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1825. Approximately 14" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this one and a chance to win a T-shirt:

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1826. 11-3/8" long, submitted by a visitor who is looking to identify this device:

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1827. 7-3/4" long, a souvenir from Siam that was sent in by a visitor who would like to find out what it's for:

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1828. 3" long:


























1829. About 1-1/2" diameter, someone found this in their house and is interested in knowing its purpose:



The power cord goes from the device into this transformer and then into a wall outlet:







































1830. 44" long:

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Answers:

1825. A crossbow winder or cranequin, the two hooks pull back the bow string when the handle is turned:

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1826. Don't yet have an answer for this device:

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1827. This souvenir from Siam is probably a muddler, used at a bar to stir drinks and crush fruit:

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1828. A license for a horse, it was hung on the harness, most likely for a horse used with a commercial vehicle:


























1829. An ultrasonic fogger, for plants, ponds, terrariums, etc.








































1830. A corn planter, patent number 102,618:

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