A puzzling metal gadget featuring two beaters and a hand crank recently went viral, leaving thousands online guessing its purpose. Some thought it was a coffee grinder, others a juicer — until the truth emerged.
The mystery object turned out to be an early hand-cranked egg beater, a 19th-century invention that revolutionized home cooking. Patented in 1856 by Ralph Collier, it used gears to spin metal beaters smoothly, making mixing and baking far easier.
The viral post not only sparked curiosity but also offered a nostalgic glimpse into how simple inventions shaped the modern kitchen.
