Now has come the time for the best of the best, the cream of the crop – the very top “What Is This Thing?” posts of all time.

Now has come the time for the best of the best, the cream of the crop – the very top “What Is This Thing?” posts of all time.

Despite how unbelievable these stories may sound, these people swear they witnessed these things.

Despite how unbelievable these stories may sound, these people swear they witnessed these things.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?! Unfortunately, it most likely won’t be Superman. And, chances are, it’s not the Twister either.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?! Unfortunately, it most likely won’t be Superman. And, chances are, it’s not the Twister either.

Every job has its own quirks and weird occurrences, the aviation industry is no exception.

Every job has its own quirks and weird occurrences, the aviation industry is no exception.

Whether it's due to shifts in mood or a (temporary) lapse in judgment, we sometimes take actions that surprise even ourselves.

Whether it's due to shifts in mood or a (temporary) lapse in judgment, we sometimes take actions that surprise even ourselves.

Hiking in a desert might be dangerous. But where else will you find a ten foot tall mailbox?

Hiking in a desert might be dangerous. But where else will you find a ten foot tall mailbox?

The answers come to those who seek them. Especially on the subreddit 'What Is This Thing?'

The answers come to those who seek them. Especially on the subreddit 'What Is This Thing?'

When the internet is filled with flashy trends and spectacles, sometimes it's the little things that truly captivate us.

When the internet is filled with flashy trends and spectacles, sometimes it's the little things that truly captivate us.

The more time you spend online, the weirder the content becomes. Eventually, you’re left gazing into the proverbial abyss—and the abyss is gazing back into you.

The more time you spend online, the weirder the content becomes. Eventually, you’re left gazing into the proverbial abyss—and the abyss is gazing back into you.