In Ireland, an abandoned brick structure was revealed to be a steam locomotive water tank , a relic from a time when trains dominated transportation. This type of construction can still be found along old railway lines.
Bedbug Proof Zippers
These sturdy closures, often found in hotels, are used to prevent bedbugs from reaching pillows and cushions. A simple but essential innovation in the hospitality industry.
A disturbing metal tool
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This device, which looked like it came straight out of a horror movie, turned out to be a cow milking machine . A reminder of old-fashioned farming methods, now replaced by modern equipment.
The Victorian Egg Slicer
This elegant tool, often mistaken for a torture device, was used to neatly cut the shells of boiled eggs . A symbol of Victorian refinement where every detail counts.
A disguised plumb line
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Resembling a spinning top or a pendulum, this object is actually a plumb line , used to check verticality or measure depths. A tool still used in some construction work.
A raised brick
A seemingly misplaced brick in a wall actually hides an ingenious drainage system . These « brick gargoyles » evacuated water from the gutters, protecting buildings from infiltration.
A match tong
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