I had no idea

Social media often becomes a forum for debate when an image of an old or unusual object appears. This time, a photograph of a metallic device sparked the curiosity of thousands of internet users, who joined together to try to discover its purpose.

What initially appeared to be an unfamiliar device turned out to be a kitchen utensil that was once very popular: a manual meat grinder. Although more advanced electric versions exist today, this device was indispensable in homes several decades ago.