1. “We received this as a wedding gift years ago, but the giver won’t tell us what it is!”
Answer: It’s a cheese holder, designed to help you slice cheese without touching the block.
2. “What is this plastic dolphin with slits?”
Answer: It’s a dive toy, similar to dive sticks you throw into a pool to retrieve while swimming.
3. “This is half wood, half marble, with two semi-circle dips and a mini spoon. What is it?”
Answer: It’s a salt and pepper pinch pot.
4. “I bought a big pack of groceries and received this item for free. What is it?”
Answer: It’s an orange peeler.
5. “What is this thing I found in my grandfather’s closet?”
Answer: It’s a tool for picking up sugar cubes.
6. “What’s this? It has a hole just big enough for a fingertip and two nubs that look like it clips to something.”
Answer: It’s a keyboard key remover, used to help install or remove keys for cleaning or customization.
7. “What’s this electric tool? When plugged in and turned on, it vibrates intensely.”
Answer: It’s a Swedish massager. You put your hand through the springs, and it vibrates your hand as you massage someone.
8. “This object is 3 inches long, with a nylon body and red rubbery ends. It’s light and hollow, making no noise when shaken.”
Answer: It’s a kururin, a Japanese fidget toy.
9. “What are these two plastic hook-shaped tools with double forks on the end used for?”
Answer: They are tick removal tools, called “tick twisters.”
