10 Things You Never Noticed About Everyday Items
Published -
- March 19, 2017
- 2:00 pm
10 things you never noticed about common objects in your household.
Each day, we go about our lives using everyday items without thinking twice. But many of these items have hidden functions that make them much more useful. We were just never aware of them…until now! Here are a few things you never noticed about everyday items.
The next time you reach for a bottle of Heinz to put ketchup on your french fries, take a closer look at the neck of the bottle. You’ll see the number “57” on the glass, and it’s not just some trendy design. It actually has a useful purpose. Whenever your ketchup gets stuck inside the bottle, all you have to do is tap the number “57” to get the ketchup flowing out easily.
Why is it recommended to flip the wrapper before using a straw?
Everyday items are so common that we do not always pay attention to their intricacies. However, if we take a closer look, we will discover that these seemingly mundane objects have more to them than we previously thought. Here is a list of ten things you never noticed about everyday items.
1. Staplers have a dedicated spot for storing staples. Most staplers come with a small compartment at the base where we can keep extra staples. This is useful when we run out of staples mid-way through an important document.
2. The right way to use a straw is by flipping the wrapper. Most of us assume that the end of the straw that is closest to the bendy part is the end that goes into our mouth. However, that end is often touched by many hands, while the other end is clean. Therefore, we should flip the wrapper and insert the opposite end into our drink.
3. The hole in the handle of a pot is for a spoon rest. The hole in the handle of most cooking pots accommodates the handle of a spoon. This helps prevent the spoon from slipping into the pot while we are cooking.
4. The sole of our shoes has a pattern for added traction. The grooves on the sole of our shoes are not just for design but also provide a textured surface that grips the ground, reducing the likelihood of slipping or falling.
5. The dimples on a golf ball reduce drag. The small dimples on the surface of a golf ball channel air around the ball, creating a thin layer of turbulence that reduces drag and allows the ball to travel farther.
6. Bobby pins should be worn with the ridged side down. The ridges on a bobby pin provide additional grip, which helps hold hair in place. Therefore, wearing the ridged side down provides a better hold.
7. The small holes above windows on airplanes serve as emergency exits. These holes are called breather zones and allow fresh air to enter the cabin in case of emergency, such as a lost cabin pressure, when the door is not accessible.
8. The hole in the top of a pen cap prevents suffocation. A small hole in the top of a pen cap allows air to flow through in case a child accidentally swallows the cap. This prevents them from suffocating.
9. The grooves on the edges of coins allow for easy stacking. The grooves on the edges of coins assist in keeping coins in neat stacks by providing interlocking ridges that keep the coins from sliding off each other.
10. The bumps on the keyboards “F” and “J” keys are for typing accuracy. The raised bumps on the “F” and “J” keys help typists locate the correct spot, allowing them to type more accurately and efficiently.
In conclusion, paying attention to even the smallest details can reveal interesting things about everyday items. Even objects that we use all the time have hidden features that we can benefit from, so take a closer look and explore the intriguing features of everyday items.
