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Free discussion is free ... so I propose a game to discover an object.
My answers will be Yes or Not
For example :
Is it used in the kitchen/dining room ?
I'll answer : Yes
The one who win will propose an other usual object.

My object is in plastic, green, and weight around 5 grams
An American friend on mine said to me 10 years ago: what a wonderful tool you get in Europe - we should get it in America ! But now it might be available there.
Referee of south atlantic islands
Sorry but I don't know how to say that in english. Can it be that ?
Always look on the bright side of life!
An health card ? (carte vitale) :°
Is it...
Used in the preparation of food?
I collect anything: If it's Italian or Italian states i collect it even more!
引用する: "Indomini16"​Sorry but I don't know how to say that in english. Can it be that ?
​No - I'm not sure that a tick removal is usually used in the kitchen ...
引用する: "Choucas"​An health card ? (carte vitale) :°
No - Since Barrack Obama they should all have such a card cross-Atlantic
引用する: "loruca"​Is it...
Used in the preparation of food?
No
Referee of south atlantic islands
引用する: "Frenchlover"
引用する: "Indomini16"​Sorry but I don't know how to say that in english. Can it be that ?
​​No - I'm not sure that a tick removal is usually used in the kitchen ...

引用する: "Choucas"​An health card ? (carte vitale) :°
​No - Since Barrack Obama they should all have such a card cross-Atlantic

引用する: "loruca"​Is it...
​Used in the preparation of food?


​No
​Is it generally used after the consumption of food?
I collect anything: If it's Italian or Italian states i collect it even more!
is it a garbage bag?
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
No - It's not used after the consumption of food
No - it's not a garbage bin
Referee of south atlantic islands
Is it used during the consumption of food?
I collect anything: If it's Italian or Italian states i collect it even more!
引用する: "loruca"​Is it used during the consumption of food?
​No - it's not used during preparation, nor during the consumption it self or after.
To be precise it's used just before the consumption cause it's not entering in the mouth
Referee of south atlantic islands
Is it used in the storage of food, like an avocado keeper?
What? Me Worry
Yes - It's getting warmer
But it's more particularly a grab tool
Referee of south atlantic islands
引用する: "Frenchlover"​Yes - It's getting warmer
​But it's more particularly a grab tool
​Une pince a poile?
I can't come up with the english word at the moment...
I collect anything: If it's Italian or Italian states i collect it even more!
引用する: "loruca"
引用する: "Frenchlover"​Yes - It's getting warmer
​​But it's more particularly a grab tool
​​Une pince a poile?
​I can't come up with the english word at the moment...
​No stove tong (pince à poële). Besides it's made in plastic
Referee of south atlantic islands
Is it used to eat a type of vegetable?
I collect anything: If it's Italian or Italian states i collect it even more!
引用する: "Frenchlover"​To be precise it's used just before the consumption cause it's not entering in the mouth


Is it a chopstick helper?
Yes it's used for a type of vegetable.
No, it's not a chopstick helper.

Now let's try a striptease. Here is a part of this object that would change the life of each american :8D
Referee of south atlantic islands
Jar opener for popping the seal button on jar lids?
What? Me Worry
oh :-)
Is it used for pickles ?
Always look on the bright side of life!
引用する: "Indomini16"​oh :-)
​Is it used for pickles ?
​Pickle picker!!!

引用する: "Indomini16"​oh :-)
​Is it used for pickles ?
Sure, a gem of technology made in France :8D
In terms of advanced technologies, Germany produces Volkswagen, the United States conceives Apple, Sweden sells Krisprolls, South Korea provides Samsung, but we the French, we have the pickle jar trays
Referee of south atlantic islands
I've never been one for these gimmicky kitchen utensils. For things in brine like olives, pickles and things we just fish them out with a spoon or fork and then tip out the brine down to the level of the remaining olives/pickles.
What? Me Worry
引用する: "Frenchlover"
​Truly a gem of modern innovation! :love:

Is anyone going to start another round?
引用する: "Frenchlover"​The one who win will propose an other usual object.

​Because of this sentence (and also because it was too easy for a french guy) I didn't give an answer, I just asked an oriented question :°
So in my opinion it's now the turn of "yusofharun" to re-start the game :P
Always look on the bright side of life!
引用する: "Indomini16"​So in my opinion it's now the turn of "yusofharun" to re-start the game :P


Noooooooooo...If it wasn't because of you, I would never have found out what the mystery object was.
To be honest, I never saw this contraption in my life before B.. In Malaysia, we pickle stuff too but to fish them out, like Neil, we'd use fork/spoon.

Besides, I sort of broke the rules - I gave my answer in a form of statement (more of an exclamation) instead of a Yes/No question

You (Indomini16) are the rightful winner for this 1st round. Please do the honor to start the 2nd round, my dear sir.

*backing-off and bowing ``-*
ahahaha thanks!

So as I have not any great idea here the description of my object:

My object is in metal (mine is 20gr) and used on a daily basis by milions of people.
I'm not sure if there is an English word to describe it.
Even if the people who use it will not know how to spend a day without it, you will have difficulties to find one in France.
Always look on the bright side of life!
Is it a kitchen utensil?
No, but you can use it almost everywhere.
Always look on the bright side of life!
Is it a phone? :wiz:

Or some other personal device?
Not a phone and not a new technology. It’s personal but not as a phone, I mean if you are close enough to a person you can use his one. I used several ones who were not mine. And unlikely a phone you don’t keep it in your pocket (8
Always look on the bright side of life!
What? Me Worry
Far from fire it’s more related to water.
Always look on the bright side of life!
Wait... a water bottle?

It can't be that simple, but worth a guess anyway.... (;0
Not a water bottle, read again my first message, I know how to say lighter or water bottle in English and I don't often see water bottle in metal :°
Always look on the bright side of life!
Most water bottles are metal now. Stainless steel ones don't grow as much bacteria

Is it used for recreation?
What? Me Worry
引用する: "neilithicman"​Most water bottles are metal now. Stainless steel ones don't grow as much bacteria







​Yeah, I was thinking something like this:
https://fr.dhgate.com/product/starbucks-double-wall-stainless-steel-mug/401997217.html

Or this, for outdoor use:
http://www.harrowsports.com/stainless-steel-water-bottle#.W8cAn1OLT-Y
I was thinking more about something like that.
Thanks, I don't saw much of these bottles in France or in Spain but interesting to know that they are different in others country.

It's not use for recreation
Always look on the bright side of life!
Is it electric?

Or maybe battery powered?
引用する: "CassTaylor"​Is it electric?

​Or maybe battery powered?

​Not an eletrical powered things and no battery, much more simple
Always look on the bright side of life!
Maybe a razor? :O

As in for shaving:
Not for shave and not for body beauty, but this things is used closed to the face.
Always look on the bright side of life!
Not sure if I can ask two question but I will.

Is it glasses or a hearing aid?
No, it have no medical purpose
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Is it this:
Dental braces were going to be my next guess, but if it's not medical....

How big is the object?
JRo69 no
The object is usually between 10/15cm, the size is not fixed by standard.
Always look on the bright side of life!
A toothbrush? (8

We need more hints, when was this thing invented?
Is this an object I could find/use in the United States?
Tooth brush no, nothing related to hygiene :-)
For the creation date I found 1615 and in silver :wiz:
I don't know if the item can be found in the United States but you can defenitly find it in america.

For more hints :
This objet is never used alone and several countries are used to think they invented it.
I first saw it when I was 11 year old and this little object had in a certain way, changed my life :°
Always look on the bright side of life!
How did it change your life? (8
引用する: "CassTaylor"​How did it change your life? (8
​It's related to a lady ;-) Let's say that it was one of our first words we exchange :love:
Always look on the bright side of life!
A musical instrument like a jaw harp
Referee of south atlantic islands
Not related to music. This object is often use near a thermos z)
Always look on the bright side of life!
Is it a tea strainer or tea spoon?
No but you are very close! It look like tea but it isn’t (8
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Is it a coffee tamper?

It's not for coffee or tea, this beuverage can be drink hot or cold but the name is different when it's cold or hot.
No one had the idea to look at my profil pic?
Always look on the bright side of life!
Something for hot/cold chocolate?
What? Me Worry
引用する: "Indomini16"​It's not for coffee or tea, this beuverage can be drink hot or cold but the name is different when it's cold or hot.
​No one had the idea to look at my profil pic?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(drink)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terer%C3%A9

This? :°
Yes it is ! The object is the Bombilla straw.
Always look on the bright side of life!
引用する: "Indomini16"​Yes it is ! The object is the Bombilla straw.
​I thought it was some kind of straw but I didn't know many straws made of metal!

You do learn something new every day. (8
It's a combination of a straw and a filter. Mate (Ilex paraguariensis), is something really comon in South america :8D
Something to test :love:
Always look on the bright side of life!
Is it my turn to suggest an object now?
引用する: "CassTaylor"​Is it my turn to suggest an object now?
​Right !
Always look on the bright side of life!
引用する: "Indomini16"
引用する: "CassTaylor"​Is it my turn to suggest an object now?
​​Right !
​Okay, since I am a historian, I will use an objet I have always been fascinated by. :wiz:

This object was invented in a European country, and used a lot in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but now it is no longer used there at all.

However you can still find it being used in a South American country today. :°
Is it something used in a boat ?
Always look on the bright side of life!
No, it is used on land.

I should also add that Paraguay is not the South American country this object is still used in today. :°
Is it something to cut branches like a machete?
Is it related to coffee ?
Always look on the bright side of life!
used in agriculture?
What? Me Worry
No, not like a machete; but it does have an iconic pointy bit.

Not related to coffee or agriculture in any way either! :|

It is usually made from leather and metal, although sometimes it is entirely made of metal.
a metal knife with a leather handle ?
Referee of south atlantic islands
Do people wear this object as an article of clothing?
Not a knife, or any kind of weapon I'm afraid!

Yes, it is usually worn as an article of clothing.

The European country that invented this item does not exist anymore.
Cass, is this your object?
Yes it is! :wiz:

The Pickelhaube was a helmet designed in Prussia in 1842, and used by various armies mostly until the end of WWI. The Chilean army still uses it in their parades, though, since Prussian military advisors were responsible for building their army up back in the 19th century.

YAY!
OK, my turn.
I am thinking of an object that is useless by itself, but very useful when used in conjunction with other items.
It was created to for a specific purpose, and still is, but over time has evolved to include other functions.
Go!
What is it usually made of?
引用する: "CassTaylor"​What is it usually made of?
​Metal
A nail?
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引用する: "Indomini16"​A nail?
​No
A phone.
Batteries maybe?
No and No
Ask some questions to try and narrow it down
引用する: "JRo69"​Ask some questions to try and narrow it down
​Is this object electric in any way?

How big is the object usually?
引用する: "CassTaylor"
引用する: "JRo69"​Ask some questions to try and narrow it down
​​Is this object electric in any way?

​How big is the object usually?
​It is not electric. It can vary in size from about 3 CM on up, but unfortunately, I don't know all the sizes this could be. I am sure the size varies depending on the need.
Is it a spanner or a wrench?

No, but technically, it is a tool.
Is it used to make music?
What? Me Worry
Is it used to hold things together? Paperclip?
Screwdriver perhaps?
Hello,
Sorry for my absence. I was under the weather and not online.
It is not a tool in terms of a screwdriver or wrench, but you need to utilize it as a tool.
Since there was a long delay in my response, I'll give you a clue - you need it to reach new heights.
Is it a rock climbing clip?

引用する: "XRY-478"​Is it a rock climbing clip?

​Yes. Excellent work!!!!
Well done!

I was thinking of crampons for some reason (the metal studs on the soles of mountain climbers' boots).
My object was Invented some time in the 17th century and is made of metal. My family's personal one is about 52g and the handle is around 18cm long.

Bribery in the form of any nice coins will be excepted.

Happy guessing. ;)
What is it primarily used for? (gardening, cooking, etc.)
Not exactly a yes no question but I suppose more details are needed to narrow it down. :)

I can't give an exact classification or it will be to much of a give away however I can tell you that it is used with a decorative item that can brighten up your day or night.
Alright, here's a yes/no question:

Is "brighten up" in your last post literal or figurative?
Is it a candlestick?

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