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It was an ordinary evening when my husband came across a strange find while washing dishes: a little silicone object placed in the sink. The appearance was modest, but it gave the impression of déjà vu. We were both sure that we had already met him, but his origin and purpose escaped us. This small piece of flexible silicone, no bigger than a coin, was a mystery that just needed to be solved. Is it part of a kitchen appliance, children's toys or anything else? The search for identifying this object began and led us on a path of discovery and learning.
Object identification: a look
More in-depth By looking closer, the piece of silicone was circular with a small hole in the middle. The texture was smooth and slightly flexible. The color was neutral gray, suggesting that it might be a household item. We looked at it from all angles and tried to remember where we could have seen it before. Its size and shape indicated a functional roller, perhaps as a joint or as a cap. We considered several gadgets and kitchen appliances, but nothing immediately came to our mind. It was time to dig deeper and explore potential matches.
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