{"id":81630,"date":"2024-09-20T09:44:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T02:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=81630"},"modified":"2024-09-20T09:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T02:44:08","slug":"what-is-it-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/what-is-it-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is It? How To Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is it? How to use it?\u201d These are the questions that Internet users tend to ask when they dig up something interesting in their grandma\u2019s cupboard. And by looking at these objects, you can\u2019t help but wonder: what are they actually for?\n</p><p>Here\u2019s a list of 17 things that made people all over the internet scratch their heads in confusion\n</p><h3>From my grandparents. Does anyone have ideas?\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/38e%5C/d76%5C/660e4756bcb3169f836553afff.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"984\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 Foodstamps4life \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a sugar scuttle. \u00a9 savanthebride \/ Reddit\n</li><li>My mom always used this for mixed nuts, then people\u2019s hands don\u2019t touch the nuts, just the little scoop. \u00a9 Fickle-Friendship-31 \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cThis chain inside my door? It connects the door to the frame and can easily just be pulled out of the door.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/3d0%5C/0bb%5C/55ed52535da690d100915eb987.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"473\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 HumusGoose \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a concealed door closer (and it\u2019s broken). \u00a9 sjhill \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cPromo item I received for free at a Christmas Fair. It is the size of my hand, the white top screws on and off and the red bag part expands and is pretty thick.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/831%5C/a36%5C/411ea05a89a63123a5322ffba3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"473\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 britlynj \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>You fill it with ice and use it for bruises \/ knee pain like you would a bag of frozen peas. \u00a9 OODA_Loops \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cMy friend found this on her coffee table. It\u2019s made of metal and bracelet sized. But no closure to put on.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/b53%5C/660%5C/9c946057cdb01db8d8daf8d31f.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"912\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 amberlights1293 \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a tie chain. Little loop hangs in a button of the dress shirt and the tie goes thought the chain. It prevents the tie from moving around too much. \u00a9 adamhughey \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cI bought this from my local antique shop. I was thinking of using it to store thread when I\u2019m traveling. What did you historical store in this?\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/863%5C/f67%5C/8841a356e2a320933ce0d5d1d2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"967\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 Solik-exe \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a camera case. \u00a9 SoulSisterNW \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cI got this from my grandmother and have no idea what it is. It\u2019s pretty darn heavy and has what looks to be a little stone in the middle. Also, there are Chinese characters on the bottom.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/4a7%5C/62c%5C/4044465f139f8c2deb36028e3c.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"387\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 EpicCodeMaster \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>These are called chops \u2014 it\u2019s a way of signing your name, still used for legal documents in some places. There is a street in Hong Kong where you can have them made while you wait.\n</li><li>Cool piece. \u00a9 brasskat \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cSmall plastic spoons with brown substance, individually packaged and found in a public park. What is it?\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/b18%5C/223%5C/bef80d5aa584ee0f95d9e3b8e1.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"681\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 villagetaco \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>Tamarind spoon. You have Hispanics in the neighborhood would be my guess. \u00a9 ape_on_lucy \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cWhat is the small tub for next to the big jetted tub? It has no drain and no faucet.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/35d%5C/089%5C/3a435c56c8b9d8358917a5202d.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"946\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 Woody-Cee80 \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m thinking it is\/was a spot for an artificial plant. The rest of the aesthetic seems just right for the time when designers thought that was a good idea. \u00a9 Fyrefrog25 \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cScissors with weird angle. What is the use of this?\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/a14%5C/46b%5C/aebcba512990f65845dd63c068.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"969\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 FP2028 \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>To cut candle wicks. \u00a9 Master_Chipmunk \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cFound this on the ground years ago and felt compelled to take it. Can\u2019t figure out how to put it on any body part.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/70f%5C/a4f%5C/fe53f95f9e84b77a7fa8096e4b.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"473\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 Lemon_***** \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>This is decoration for boots. The single strap goes under the arch of the boot, in front of the heel, the double straps go around the ankle. \u00a9 Tutski08 \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cA silver spoon with \u2018top\u2019 part?\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/0d9%5C/a27%5C/5d356053f8bbd1774450b6272b.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"950\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 kalvinoz \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>Seems to be a medicine spoon. \u00a9 vtosnaks \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cWhat could it be?\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/aab%5C/96f%5C/98e0ec513788759a39ab2bcc4d.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"982\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 Lamaritere \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>Pretty sure that\u2019s a baby rattle, but the bells were removed. \u00a9 Crafty-Shape2743 \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cWhat is this thing received by a family member as a Christmas gift? Top half silver, bottom half wood.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/3c6%5C/313%5C/df4b8754a1889e6453ba1d7168.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"458\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 Kennysnaps \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>Victorian nail buffer. \u00a9 hyperdreamz \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cIt has apparently been in the family for 80 years. Any help identifying this would be great!\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/41d%5C/df1%5C/f20c9659e086001dd0df3f084e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"674\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 ZookeepergameOk2750 \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>Part of a Prussian soldier\u2019s kit to hold a small amount of ground coffee. \u00a9 hekla7 \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cA transparent plastic thing with a hinged lid that opens up and a ridged cylinder that spins inside. Found in an old office space.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/png%5C/cd3%5C/ea1%5C/8b4eae5a0e84ce538ca6680f97.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"921\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 BeachPigeon \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>A paper clip dispenser! That\u2019s incredibly boring, but also I am so glad to have the answer. \u00a9 BeachPigeon \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cSmall black ceramic dish with 3 holes in center\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/3a6%5C/c45%5C/a9c911517897618b659fa38387.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"656\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 kmj022 \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a soap dish. It\u2019s sitting on our downstairs bathroom sink right now. \u00a9 Garth_AIgar \/ Reddit\n\n<h3>\u201cWhat is this phone charm thing? Comes apart and looks like a macaroon when together.\u201d\n<figure style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li%5C/resize%5C/728x%5C/jpg%5C/e0b%5C/37b%5C/74ee305ae0b636b399f0f2cb15.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"473\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\u00a9 luna-blackheart \/ Reddit\n<ul>\n<li>It is the screen cleaner. \u00a9 beannn42 \/ Reddit\n\n<p>Source: Brightside\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>What is it? How to use it?\u201d These are the questions that Internet users tend to ask when they dig up something interesting in their grandma\u2019s cupboard. And by looking at these objects, you can\u2019t help but wonder: what are they actually for? 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