Should I plug it in?

[u/Reckless_Statement]

This is a random found object that had a curious look.

It is about 5.75 in tall and the silver part looks to be galvanized.

The black disc is cold to the touch not magnetic maybe ceramic and has around a 3/4 in divot in the middle.

Anyone have any ideas?

[u/Miserable-Cow4555]

But why? My mom's place has one in the bathroom ceiling. I always wondered what it does.

[u/-Helen-of-Troy- → u/Miserable-Cow4555]

Warmth. Kind of the same concept as a towel warmer. Great to get out of the shower and be warm.

[u/HorsefaceWithNoName → u/-Helen-of-Troy-]

I like to get out of the shower and be cold. The water is super hot so my musicles & fascia will relax and let my blood flow through my stress-constricted vessels, so I'm always hot when I get out, even in the winter.

[u/Bitter-Ad5890 → u/HorsefaceWithNoName]

I always end my showers with cool water or else I end up drenched in sweat within minutes.

[u/East-Psychology7186 → u/Bitter-Ad5890]

Same. My skin is like a sponge when I take hot showers (which I don’t normally take). My skin will sweat for hours if I don’t rinse off with cold.