E162: What Is This Thing?
Welcome to Edition 162 of What Is This Thing?, my recurring visual riddle series consisting of one simple photo - see above - and one simple question: what is this thing?
Below are a few hints to help you out.
- It's finicky: sometimes it holds tight, other times it pushes away.
- Use it one way to achieve openness in your household.
- Use it another to protect areas at risk of injury.
Ready to solve the puzzle? Click here to find out what is this thing.
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