Let us help you identify that mysterious object you’ve found.
Currently in CHALLENGE mode: If you've got something obscure knocking about, post a picture, and let's see how we do. Please prefix such posts with "CHALLENGE:" so we know we've got a fighting chance.
Two white plastic discs that rotate freely, each with two semicircular arms which again rotate freely.
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I know the answer but used Google Lens to find it... I don't know if this is against the spirit of the place, as there's no rules?
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It's a pom pom maker
You are (obviously!) correct. Thanks for spoilering your answer.
That's a great question. I didn't realise Google Lens would be so helpful. I think for challenges I will add something to gently discourage its use for the moment as I clearly am unable to find any objects that are obscure enough to remain unsolved for more than a few minutes.
I'm sure if people start submitting handmade items used by their grandmothers they might even beat Google Lens.
Edit: struggling with the spoiler tag.
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Pom pom maker
I had the same struggle! Also didn't see your comment weirdly until now.
That is correct! And another embarrassingly fast solution. I might need to start dismantling random appliances to find some tougher challenges...
I like your use of the spoiler tag, it avoids giving away the answer too quickly to people who clicked through to see the pictures.
My wife has a number of smaller versions of it which helped me identify it.
That's how I got my hands on this -- rootling through some of my partner's bags looking for perplexing stuff.
