Can you guess what this is?
Here’s a tight close-up of a familiar Thing — but seen from a tricky angle.
Can you guess the Thing? Drop your answer in the comments!
Quick Hints
- It’s still around today, though used less than it once was.
- It peaked in popularity during the 1980s–1990s.
- Common materials: plastic, magnetic ribbon, small metal parts.
- That toothed center is a reel hub the player’s spindle engages.
Fun Fact (No Spoilers)
- The reel hub lets the machine wind one reel while releasing the other.
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The Answer
IT’S THE REEL HUB OF A [AUDIO/VHS] TAPE.
That toothed “gear” is the hub the player’s spindle engages.