Bizarre Archaeological Finds That Still Baffle Scientists Today

Roman Dodecahedra

It is rumored that this object was formerly used as a tool to measure distance. Others believe that these little caltrops were used as toys or decorations, possibly to hold candles. Either way, these pieces of shaped iron were found all over Eastern Europe, and most of them date back to 100-200 BC. 

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