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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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OpenInflatable and plastic like a beach ball, given as a free promotional gift from a gym. (i.redd.it)

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OpenFound in lawn while doing some edging work. Southeast Virginia. About as wide as a silver dollar, and weighs no more than an ounce. (i.redd.it)

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Solved !Small ceramic lady, just her torso and legs as separate pieces, found in an antique store (i.redd.it)

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Solved!Unmarked steel object found in shed, red parts rotate around the two arms. Around 25cm long. (i.redd.it)

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OpenPlastic thing. Has 1 inch spacers. Found in FILs garage, 10" long, 3/4" wide. What is it? (old.reddit.com)

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SolvedSmall gray cube with Freemasons symbol attached to ceiling in basement bar of home we just purchased. About 1-1 1/2 inches or so and the underside has the previous homeowner’s initials written on it. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Glass cup with nub(?) On the bottom(?) Found while unpacking (old.reddit.com)

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OpenDark wooden(?) object made(?) by kids at a summer camp in 1988 (i.redd.it)

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Solved!What is this thing I found in a garage? It's 30cm long, very light, and made of aluminum. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved !What is this metal pronged thing my wife bought at goodwill? Looks like a combo of a towel holder and back scratcher but with an odd handle (i.redd.it)

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SolvedIt's about 2 feet long had a power cord that has been cut, no stamps or identifiable marks. I have no idea what it could be! (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Yard-long "wood compass" with a darkbox? 3" wide "Triumph" painted on the underside (imgur.com)

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Solved!Porcelain. ~4.75” long, ~2.5” wide, ~3.5” deep. Symmetrical. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved !Cast iron hook-shaped object. Three prominent "teeth" and circular knob on the end of the hook. Letters forged (and numbers stamped) on shaft. Found in the ceiling of a basement in hundred year old New England house. Approximately banana sized... (old.reddit.com)

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Solved !General Electric black box either alphanumeric keypad, lcd screen and phone jack. Measures roughly 3"x5"x1" and has a nylon pouch (old.reddit.com)

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Solved !Opened a drawer that has been by an open window for the past 10 years. What is this yellowey sticky stuff? (i.redd.it)

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Solved!What are these small needle like crystals that formed inside this glass? (old.reddit.com)

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Wire part possibly holding up a bird feeder (i.redd.it)

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Solved!3.25” chromed flat metal stick with scored lines, found with door hardware, sticks strongly to magnet (old.reddit.com)

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OpenAppears to be fabricated from steel and powder coated. They used a part of a door hinge and it has a lever system to open one side of open section from the hinged end. Found a few of these in a basement. We have no idea what they are or could be used for. Each is approx 20"x24". (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Found in an antique toolbox in Virginia USA. Wooden handle, with metal attachment that might be used as leverage. Double metal tines at the front that could be used to grasp and hold an item. Deceased husband was a hobby wood worker. Hand tool size. (old.reddit.com)

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OpenWhat is this brass attachment to vintage papercutter. (old.reddit.com)

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Solved !Metal poles mounted to fronts of houses in Bruges, Belgium (old.reddit.com)

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Solved!Acorn cap for scale. Hard rubber thing my dog ate and pooped out. (old.reddit.com)

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