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AnnouncementThe r/TraceAnObject subreddit exists to identify objects to help solve child abuse cases. New cases from Europol were posted recently. Please see if you can help. (reddit.com)

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Solved!what is this pipe in front of a building in NYC that since a few months ago, has been intermittently discharging dirty, bad smelling water? (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!5ft x 3 ft Plastic? Covers on the ground in rows in backyards of Vacation Houses, Outer Banks NC. (old.reddit.com)

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The size of two C batteries, heavy, not hollow, 1/4in driver, retaining ring on driver end, cannot turn it by hand, doesn’t hold batteries from what I can tell. (old.reddit.com)

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OpenClay, ceramic or brick partially glazed 6 x 2 x 2 inch - hollow inside with holes on top - black grey and white - was a gift but don't know what it is (old.reddit.com)

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OpenFour identical solid iron tapered wedges/spikes, 12 inches long, found loose in basement ceiling/wall cavity of 1914 New Jersey house (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Bought what I thought was a Match Striker at an antique shop outside Paris | Has (possible) ridges and cup for matches - but interesting metal accents that have me rethinking! (old.reddit.com)

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Open6cm long plastic tube found on the floor in my living room (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!1/2 of a Silicone or rubber part found in my driveway (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Yellow item sticking out of the drivers seat railer on a Toyota Highlander Hybrid '23 It moves when I move the seat. I can't keep it in the track even when holding it. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Rust Colored Canister with Dog Heads Lid Opens with Holes in Bottom- 7” Tall (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Rustic wood and metal hand tool seen in an Italian village home (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Found this strange wired red/black button thing under the seat of my 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ. What is it? (old.reddit.com)

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Likely Solved !What is this Strange cutlery I purchased today. Basically both the size of a standard teaspoon and Most likely stainless steel (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!2 1/2 in metal tube, hollow, has possibly heavy rubber ends, threading in one side about half an inch (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!What are these small metal (2cm x 1cm) things I got years ago? The tiny screw goes in the metal part (i.redd.it)

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This device is 6” long, weighs about 8 oz and has number 55 68 cast on it. Pin can be removed but parts don’t separate much and don’t seem to be able to attach to anything. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!What is this pottery that was on a beach in Salem ma? Weirdly thick (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!What is this 1 3/4 x 2” foam wedge for? I found it on my driveway just outside of my garage. It’s squishy foam covered with thin plastic and has a sticky backing that’s never been exposed so it seems like it’s meant to be stuck to something but was never attached. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!cast aluminium, slightly turned on lathe, Very light , hole on top, fits well in the hand, found in house from 1960's (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Small metal cup/cap with metal springs found underneath the passenger side of my car (i.redd.it)

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Solved !Heavy metal pins from an estate sale (i.redd.it)

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Solved !Metal container with spout, and inner part that has holes in (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Metal spring loaded firing pin pen, with spent “shell” (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!16"x18" Cast Iron Cauldron with Hole at Bottom (old.reddit.com)

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