There are a number of features on many household objects we see and use every day and we never knew about them, as they cleverly blended into the items and we never really notice them.
Check out these 15 Hidden features in the stuff we use in our day-to-day life:
#1 The Life-Saving Hole
Despite popular opinion, the hole in the cap is not actually placed there to keep your pen from drying out. The hole is there for a very important reason. It’s there so there’s a lower risk of suffocation if a small child ends up swallowing the cap.
#2 The Hole on the Handles of Pots And Pans
Have you ever noticed that all of your pots have mysterious holes at the end of the handle? Well, there’s a reason for that! Not only can you hang them up, but you can also use it to hold that messy wooden spoon while you’re cooking!
#3 Plastic Liners Under Bottle Caps
Did you know that those little discs under the lids of plastic bottles are actually there to stop your soda from going flat? The disc maintains the liquid and carbonation.
#4 Treatments With Spikes
You may have noticed that some lids on containers have little spikes inside of them. This is so you can get through the pesky protective foil easier.
#5 Bumps on the ‘F’ and ‘J’ Keys
Have you ever noticed those bumps on the F and J key of your keyboard? Well, here’s the reason: In 10-finger typing, these bumps indicate where your index fingers rest and help you find your way back to the home position without having to glance down.
Well, here’s the reason: In 10-finger typing, these bumps indicate where your index fingers typically rest and help you find your way back to your normal position without having to glance down from the screen.
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#6 MacBook Charger Hooks
Did you know that the little wings on your Apple power cable are actually there to help you wrap the thinner part of the cable cord around the wings and secure it from unraveling? Me neither!
#7 Indentation on Tic Tacs Lid
There is an indentation on the flip lid of Tic Tacs which is actually there as a dispenser so you can eat one at a time.
#8 The Hole at the Bottom of Padlocks
The hole at the bottom of your padlock actually serves a purpose that may surprise you. The hole is actually there to allow water to drain out of the lock when being used outdoors, it’s also there to make it easier to oil the lock.
#9 The Arrow on Your Gas Gauge
If you look at the little arrow on your gas tank chart, it actually tells you which side of the car the gas tank is on.
#10 The Serrated Scribing Tool
The serrated edge on tape measures is there so you can mark where your measurement is. It may seem obvious now, but not everyone knows about this feature.
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#11 Extra Pieces of Fabric
Most new clothes come with extra pieces of fabric. This actually prevents you from ruining your clothes. The manufacturer includes this sample of the material so you can test how certain laundry detergents react to it.
#12 Soda Can Tabs as Straw Holders
If you’re a fan of soda, you might just love this useless bit of information. The tab that opens a can of soda also doubles as a straw holder too!
#13 The Breather Hole in Airplane Windows
Have you ever been on an airplane and noticed a hole in an airplane window? Well, there’s actually a reason for it! The tiny hole on airplane windows allows air to flow into the plane and regulate the pressure in the aircraft.
#14 Bottom of Wine Bottles
Wine drinkers unite! Have you ever wondered why the bottle has a punt underneath? Well, it turns out that this is actually a historical remnant from the era when wine bottles were free blown using a blowpipe and pontil.
#15 Holes on the Side of Converse Shoes
If you’re a fan of Converse, you’ll have noticed the tiny holes in your shoes. Those holes in the sides of converse aren’t there for decoration, they actually help ventilate your feet!
