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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Looks like a githyanki artifact used to protect from illithid.

BG3 spoilerThere's definitely nobody trapped in there, it's all completely fine with no ethical considerations whatsoever.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

That's a Prime Resonator from Path of Exile

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

My ancient roman friend says it's a candle holder for different sized candles

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago
[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago

Spaghetti portion measurer.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is SCP-184.

But you probably don’t have access to that file.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This isn't even a joke, I have an O5 ID card in my wallet. Fun little thing to pull out in moments like this lol

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is amazing. I love it.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

God this thing has gotten so beaten up lately. Clearly not the best quality lol that or I'm the longest serving O5.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is the kind of insanity I wish more upon the world ❤️

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

There was a dude at a store a few months back who was wearing a hoodie with the Foundation logo on it. After making the purchase when putting the card away I saw the ID and pulled it out. Said "Keep up the good work and we'll see about those incentives." I've never seen a person look both confused and ecstatic at the same time before lol

[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 month ago

Always love seeing these come up and everyone confidently stating that it's been solved. Everything from a knitting tool (highly unlikely as the Romans didn't knit) to a dice. The truth is we just don't know and likely never will unless a new source .

Personally I'm convinced by the theory that they're probably a metalworkers portfolio piece used to demonstrate the creators skill, either to potential customers or as a test to join a guild.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What if it's a die for an ancient version of D&D? Labyrinths & Minotaurs. Or that thing you put treats in and then your dog rolls it around and gets a biccy every so often.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Romanes eunt domus!

[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Haha, they don't know how to use the three dodecahedron's.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I say it's a key to a door. Behind the door. Butt plugs.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

And behind the butt plugs?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The declaration of independence

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

*Incontinencia

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I just assume it's a random doodad. Like a desk decoration or something. Why wouldn't ancient people have had dumb bullshit that served no purpose other than it's aesthetic value just like we do now?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

It could also have been used for a game

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