Welcome to /whatisthisthing

Curiosity found it. Community solved it.

Ever stumbled across something and thought, "What the heck is this?" You're in the right place.

This is a community built on curiosity, mystery, and the collective power of people who love a good puzzle. That weird tool in your basement, the odd contraption at a thrift store, the mysterious object buried in your backyard: post it here, and let's figure it out together.

The Process Is Simple

Post a photo of your mystery object. Add context (size, where you found it, materials, anything that might help). Then wait as the community investigates. Someone will crack the case, and you'll learn something new.

That's it.

Ground Rules (Keep These in Mind)

1. Clear Photos Required
Post clear, well-lit photos from multiple angles. We're good, but we're not psychic. Blurry potato-quality images won't help anyone.

2. Provide Context
Tell us the size, materials, where you found it, any markings, and what you think it might be. "Found in grandma's attic" is way more helpful than just a photo.

3. No Dangerous Items
Don't post anything illegal. Seriously. We don't want the FBI knocking on anyone's door.

4. Be Respectful
No insults or mockery. Your "obviously a spatula" might be someone else's genuine mystery. We're all here to learn.

5. Stay On Topic
This is for identifying physical objects, not existential crises or relationship advice. Save the "what is the meaning of life" posts for another community.

Got a mystery? Let's solve it.

Welcome aboard!