40 Things Whose Purpose Was Unknown Until the Internet Came to the Rescue

[post_page_title]What on earth is that?[/post_page_title]

Okay, now this is the type of object that Internet detectives love to see. It looks absolutely mysterious. It seems homemade as well, meaning it should be pretty hard to identify. And you know that these people love a challenge! This hand-me-down from the poster’s father in law was identified as an erhu. Do you have no idea what an erhu is? Don’t worry, we didn’t either.

What on earth is that?

Apparently they are old Chinese instruments that are somewhat similar to fiddles. This one was missing some pieces, but it was indeed that! How did anyone figure this one out?!

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