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Before the internet, people must have just been ok with random mysteries, sequences of codes or symbols that they knew they’d never learn the explanation for. But in the digital age, there is nothing stopping someone from posting a question or picture and waiting for the ‘net to provide more context.

So we’ve gathered some of the most interesting posts from the “What does this mean” internet group, a space dedicated to questions people can’t seem to find answers for. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to share your own stories and answers in the comments down below.

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#1

Found This Writing On A Car In Hamburg

Found This Writing On A Car In Hamburg

One_Flower_4173: The expression/greeting in question is 'Ramadan Kareem' [Arabic: رمضان كريم] literally means "Generous Ramadan" or "Noble Ramadan". It is used to wish someone a blessed, generous month filled with kindness.

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    #2

    Belated Christmas Gift

    Belated Christmas Gift

    AtavisticJackal: Alice in chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Oasis Greenday, Radiohead, Offspring, s******* Pumpkins Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Cranberries Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bush, Counting Crows, Korn

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    #3

    Someone Put A Plastic Fish On My Car Door Handle

    Someone Put A Plastic Fish On My Car Door Handle

    PointBreakvsLebowski: I know someone who puts ducks that size everywhere, just for people to find and hopefully put a smile on their face. This may be that, but they like fish

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    #4

    Found On A Shirt. How Are They Related?

    Found On A Shirt. How Are They Related?

    Apart-Airline-8443: Jewrassic park?

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    #5

    Any Idea What This Means? Someone Wrote It In My Building Stairwell

    Any Idea What This Means? Someone Wrote It In My Building Stairwell

    MillionDollarHeckler: It's Klatchian, it's says "Enjoy your day"

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    #6

    What Does This Bumper Sticker Mean?

    What Does This Bumper Sticker Mean?

    taarna42: It's from the movie Practical Magic. Sally Owens: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder, always have rosemary grow by a garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and be sure to fall in love.

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    #7

    Seen At A Coffee Shop

    Seen At A Coffee Shop

    junipyr-lilak: Banana orientation. Putting them upside down can cause them to split from each other which can cause them to go bad faster. They also stack more nicely in the same orientation. Working retail does some strange things to the mind, unfortunately this is one thing that will stick with me.

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    #8

    Tf Does This Mean

    Tf Does This Mean

    ForTheLoveOfLongmont: "iPhone face" is used to refer to the idea online that some actors have too modern of a 'look' for historical roles, i.e. "a face that has definitely seen an iPhone" or something along those lines. This poster is saying that "iPhone face" has less to do with the actors themselves, but instead happens because of poor styling choices. Both images are of the actress Margot Robbie in a historical role, but in the image in the right, from Wuthering Heights (2026), she suffers from "iPhone face" due to poor styling of her hair, makeup, and costuming

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    #9

    All Right, What Did My Wife Bought Because This Is Not Seasoning

    All Right, What Did My Wife Bought Because This Is Not Seasoning

    AbilityEqual1891: That's rubbing oil for pain. It does say in English, "FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY" on the box. Highly likely to contain turpentine if that's the case.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL I thought it was saffron oil or Harissa

    #10

    My Wife Was Gifted This Arabian Perfume Years Ago And It Drives Me Crazy

    My Wife Was Gifted This Arabian Perfume Years Ago And It Drives Me Crazy

    ThomasAugsburger: White Oud

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    #11

    What Does This Mean?

    What Does This Mean?

    bstrauss3: EU right to repair. They're basically staking out a position that they will not make spare parts available after 7 years. The appliance probably comes with a one-year warranty and they would have to repair it during that time. After that under right to repair they need to make information and spare parts available so you can repair it yourself or have it repaired.

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    #12

    I’ve Been Driving Past This Sign On The PA Turnpike For At Least A Year. I’ve Asked A Lot Of Local Friends But No One Knows What It Means. It’s Near A Singer Factory, Which Makes Sewing Machines

    I’ve Been Driving Past This Sign On The PA Turnpike For At Least A Year. I’ve Asked A Lot Of Local Friends But No One Knows What It Means. It’s Near A Singer Factory, Which Makes Sewing Machines

    FroyoAromatic9392: There is a famous company that produces sewing machines named Singer. Singer Equipment is not that company. They’re counting on people recognizing the other brand name as part of their ad campaign. Singer Equipment does like restaurant and hotel supply.

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    #13

    Why Did The Price Of My Order Sky Rocket?

    Why Did The Price Of My Order Sky Rocket?

    Historical-Low-6535: Yeah if you actually go to the website, the big blue banner across your screen at their websites home page, answers your questions for you. You're paying tarrifs.

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    Amanda Reinstatler
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No its OK though...because that greedy billion dollar corporation that is charging you for the tarfiffs (at LEAST twice) will get a BIG refund from the US Fed Gov!!! Yay!!

    #14

    Trying To Figure Out What This Picture Is And What “No Dislike” Is Meant To Mean

    Trying To Figure Out What This Picture Is And What “No Dislike” Is Meant To Mean

    DoesntMatterEh: What ever you do, meep dry. I assume no dislike means don't treat this p****** roughly

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    #15

    Anyone Get This Joke?

    Anyone Get This Joke?

    Kityri: It’s implying that the boy at school compared him to his dad as an insult. The son didn’t say anything back because the boy is a bully. Dad thought it was a compliment, the son did not.

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    #16

    Not Understanding This Picture

    Not Understanding This Picture

    reveillemoname: The father is a trucker. Or a transformer.

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    #17

    Why Do People Waste Bagels Like This? Apparently, This Is Common In Urban Areas, Whether The Bagels/Bread Are In Bags On The Ground Or Scattered On The Ground.. I Doubt These Are For The Birds.. Does This Signify Something? Who Would Do This?!?!

    Why Do People Waste Bagels Like This? Apparently, This Is Common In Urban Areas, Whether The Bagels/Bread Are In Bags On The Ground Or Scattered On The Ground.. I Doubt These Are For The Birds.. Does This Signify Something? Who Would Do This?!?!

    ImportantRepublic965: My guess is that these bagels were thrown away behind the bakery because they didn’t sell in a certain period of time. Then a hungry person took the bag from the trash, ate their fill and left the rest of the bagels scattered on the sidewalk.

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    #18

    Friend Has This. Isn't Sure What It Means

    Friend Has This. Isn't Sure What It Means

    GrumpyGlasses: It means patience but the Chinese lettering is terrible.

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    #19

    What Is This Word, What Does It Mean, And In What Language ?

    What Is This Word, What Does It Mean, And In What Language ?

    Senior-Summer-4476: To me, it looks like "четверг" (Chetverg) which is Thursday in Russian.

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    #20

    What Do These Characters Translate To In English?

    What Do These Characters Translate To In English?

    ElkEngineer: 恭喜发财 - basically may you make a fortune/be prosperous/get rich. It’s a very common phrase during lunar new year!

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    #21

    Anyone Know What This Says?

    Anyone Know What This Says?

    CompetitiveBag9279: It means good luck in chinese, along with the green jade which is a luck symbol

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    #22

    Painted On My Street. What Does It Mean?

    Painted On My Street. What Does It Mean?

    bear45188721: Milling is like scraping off the top layer before laying new asphalt.

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    #23

    Saw This On The Back Of A Car, What Is Scan Queen?

    Saw This On The Back Of A Car, What Is Scan Queen?

    yarn_b: For an ultrasound tech more than likely

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    #24

    What Does This Asl Sweater Say?

    What Does This Asl Sweater Say?

    Ferocula: It’s signed English, not ASL. We don’t use “is” or “to” in ASL. It’s supposed to say: “Ability to communicate is progress.” If I were translating this into ASL, I’d probably have it say something like: “ABILITY - COMMUNICATE - THAT - PROGRESS”. It’s tricky not having facial expressions in the design, leaving it up to the viewer to interpret meaning w/o clues. It’s tricky to draw and represent ASL in a design like this - but not impossible.

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    #25

    What Does Getting “Cracked” Mean??

    What Does Getting “Cracked” Mean??

    mCharles88: Current top comment: Went to the chiropractor. Current second top comment: Successfully laid. Current third top comment: Got laid with the chiropractor.

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    #26

    What Do The Symbols Translate To?

    What Do The Symbols Translate To?

    My parents are concerned the symbols might be some satanic thing which I really doubt but they won't let me buy it unless they know what the symbols mean. I am referring to the symbols along the edges not the big symbol. If anyone knows, I would appreciate the help. I tried to translate it myself but I don't really know what in doing and when I searched "thplodninja" which is what I ended up with, I couldn't find anything. I didn't look very hard so maybe that's the problem. Thanks. UrAFrogg: It’s just gibberish. It’s made to look cool

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    #27

    Girlfriend Got This From Her Mom And We Were Wondering If This Is Lettering Or Just A Design

    Girlfriend Got This From Her Mom And We Were Wondering If This Is Lettering Or Just A Design

    DealerTurbulent7725: It’s turned backwards but it means longevity

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    #28

    What Fabric Is This? Thank You

    What Fabric Is This? Thank You

    Infamous_Register223: 棉 means cotton, so 100% cotton

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    #29

    This Came From A Random Sticker Pack Where All Stickers Were Mainly Yellow And Positive

    This Came From A Random Sticker Pack Where All Stickers Were Mainly Yellow And Positive

    LordGaben01: Old vine meme.

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    #30

    They're Doing Some Construction Down The Street From Me, And These Marks Are On The Sidewalk, And I'm Wondering What They Mean

    They're Doing Some Construction Down The Street From Me, And These Marks Are On The Sidewalk, And I'm Wondering What They Mean

    hubtackset: The point is a 40 ft offset of design (centerline) station 59+00 (5,900 ft).

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    #31

    Saw This Poster In The Bathroom At Forrest Hills Stadium During A Concert

    Saw This Poster In The Bathroom At Forrest Hills Stadium During A Concert

    LeoPromissio: The first part, I’d guess, means that the first bit of toilet paper you tear off should only be half an arms’ length. Then see how you’re doing after that. Like, ‘keep rolling along’ or something. So confusing.

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    #32

    What Does My Starbucks Cup Say?

    What Does My Starbucks Cup Say?

    Jickey: You rock!❤️

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