r/Whatisthis

My homeboi dropped this last night before he left. From afar it looked like L.S.D tabs I was like "fuk yuh, score!!!¡¡" But inspecting it further I realized it was some sort of metal. I'm pretty sure these are break apart silver? I've seen break apart gold bars on YouTube. Am I correct?

This is in central Texas. Should I be worried?

Found this in an estate. It came in a nylon carry bag about 6" in wide and 2' long. The blue piece is made of heavy vinyl/tarp material and measures about 2' × 6.5'. I assembled the parts that seemed to fit, but I think pieces are missing. The two shock-corded poles on the left may belong to a tent and not this item. The black side poles are lightweight and quite wobbly, so I don't think this is a cot, hammock, or stretcher. There are no labels or identifying marks.

My puppy keeps eating those and I have no idea where he finds them. I have pretty regular house, so some electronic is there. But this looks too specific. Please help identifying these do i can remove them and save the puppy! 🐶 Thanks in advance!

>Image 1-3: Protoss from Starcraft
Image 4: High Heavens from Diablo
Image 5: Covenant from Halo
Image 6: Orokin from Warframe

I don't know much about art, but to me, all of these images (Protoss, High Heavens, Covenant, and Orokin) look like they share a very similar style.

Do they all fall under a single design style or "-punk" genre? Is there a specific name for this kind of aesthetic?

Noticed this on top of a local Starbucks. It has three mirrors that are almost shaped like bowls and spin in a counterclockwise direction. I'm not sure if it is powered by the wind or a motor. Does anyone know what it is and what its for?

Included a pencil for scale. They are about 3 inches in diameter. Not large enough for a wine bottle. Not exactly sure what they are specifically meant to be used for in place settings. Thanks in advance!

It would be from around 1988-1990.

These brown spots are random throughout the camper trailer. Some on the countertop, some on the windowsill, one or two on the bedding. They’re crumbly and powdery. There’s no signs of bugs or rodents or moths or grasshoppers or anything in the trailer. It’s clean.

What is this bronze scorpion-shaped object with a removable insert?

Body: I found this at a thrift store in Switzerland. It appears to be made of bronze or brass and consists of two matching parts:

A beetle-shaped body with a rectangular opening.

A removable metal insert that slides into the body and locks in place with a pin.

The insert has two spring-like metal prongs.

The two parts clearly belong together.

Things we've already ruled out:

It doesn't work well as a musical instrument. The sound is no different from striking any other piece of metal, and the beetle body doesn't seem to act as a resonator.

It is not really a container; there's essentially no usable internal space.

The "loop" on the back is not for hanging—it is simply the locking point for the removable insert.

At this point, my best guess is that it's either:

a specialized tool with a very specific purpose, or

an ethnographic/artisan object whose function isn't obvious.

Does anyone recognize it or know its origin or purpose?

Spoon has “New Franklin” inscribed on it. Trying to identify the cartoon character and approximate year.

I was eating salmon then noticed this white thing. It breaks when pulled apart. Is it a work and if so, is this normal/ safe to eat?

What is this yellow box this was bought in Payson Arizona