Small Magnet Mystery

[Chipchopper]

Not sure which category this should go in but here go's.
I found a small magnet in my stainless steel kitchen sink this morning.
Its not much bigger than a pin head but it is very strong for its size.

I'm just puzzled how it got there and what its purpose it serves ?

TIA.

[Old_Geezer]

No idea how it could have dropped there, but rare metal magnets aren't cheap, but can be useful.

[woofgang]

no idea about purpose but be careful with it. They are easily swallowed by kids and pets and can be dangerous

[roopower]

I'd put it away and wait to see if something that was magnetic isn't anymore.

[Jonathan-Joe]

Cutlery that could be kept on a metal strip? A can opener?

[Canary42]

Beware - ( cf woofgang) several deaths have resulted from people (usually children) accidentally swallowing them. As to where it came from - who knows - but if you find out then please let us know.

[barry1010]

Can opener is a good guess

[retrocop]

I would also plump for a can opener. Our Zyliss utensil has a tiny round magnet at the end. About the size of a very small button cell.It assists in removing the tin lid,once cut, without cutting fingers on sharp edges of lid.

[Chipchopper]

Thank you all. I agree, the can opener seems the most probable answer, as I bought a new one about 2 weeks ago but this is where the "thick plottens" the opener still has its lid lifting magnet and is working fine.
I've put it in a safe place and I will let you know if I ever find out what it is.

[soxmis_sid]

LOL. Love your " thick plottens".

[Chipchopper]

I guess the factory where my can opener was made had lots of batteries in stock and maybe one hitched a ride with my can opener, well that's all I can think of.
At first, I thought it was some sort of weird looking lentil what wouldn't wash down the plug hole, so when I tried to scrape it off with a spoon, it stuck to that too.
I'm just thankful it didn't end end up in my food.