However, many mystery items from days long ago have left people stumped and confused, forcing them to turn to Reddit for answers.
Here are 5 popular yet confusing objects that once served a major purpose and, in some cases, still do.
- Mystery Items that are Seemingly Unpleasant for Everyone
This bizarre metal object was found by someone in their grandmother’s basement. Some may argue that it resembles a torture device of sorts, and while that may be true, it would only be so for cows. It turns out there’s a simple explanation for these odd mystery items. They were used for milking cows. However, the details are rather unpleasant and, therefore, won’t be shared in this brief explanation.
- Egg Cutter
This tool, also resembling a torture device, was actually used in the kitchen. It was designed to break eggshells easily so people could enjoy a soft-boiled egg without making a massive mess trying to crack the shell. These are called egg toppers, and they’re actually useful kitchen tools.
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