Every parent knows kids can leave behind messes, but Kelli Tarin’s discovery was something else entirely. In her daughter’s room, she kept finding odd little piles—fine, gritty, and appearing out of nowhere. No matter how often she cleaned, the mysterious mounds returned.
Frustrated and curious, Tarin posted a photo in a homemaking Facebook group, asking for help. The response was overwhelming—thousands of reactions, thousands of theories. Was it termite droppings? Mouse waste? Crushed insect shells? Even pest control professionals couldn’t say for sure.
Tarin took action, spraying the house for bugs and keeping her daughter out of the room. But the piles kept coming. Some commenters joked it might be “fairy dust,” while others suggested rare pests. With no solid answers, Tarin eventually reached out to her landlords, hoping an inspection might reveal the truth.
Though the mystery was never fully solved, Tarin stayed upbeat, thanking the online community for their support. Sometimes, the weirdest things happen at home—and the internet is the best place to share the confusion.
