Every object was designed with some specific purpose. Ever noticed some weird designs of your household items? Very few people notice those tiny things or feature of everyday objects which are actually used on daily basis.
Feature of Everyday Objects – Watch the List
Wouldn’t it be nice if you discovered the uses of most of the items so that next time, you don’t waste time wondering the tiny things. You are being curious, right? I’ll tell you more than 30 items which have hidden features in them and you’re failed to notice them wisely.
1. Metal ridge on top of measuring tape
Noticed the top of measuring tape, there is a metal ridge. Of course, everyone does! And everyone use it by hooking it to the end of the object in order to measure it. Well, you can do that also. But , the actual feature of that metal ridge is that you can mark a certain place without using a pen or a marker while measuring.
2. Hole on pen cap
Wondering that hole on the top of pen cap to be used for ventilation so that the air doesn’t leave the pen dried up. Well, you are wrong! It was actually discovered as a safety feature. Many people, usually kids have habit of biting the pen caps which can end up by swallowing sometimes. The hole exists to let the kid breathe easily after swallowing.
3. Tiny pocket in jeans
That tiny pocket in Levi jeans, also called ” Fifth pocket of jeans ” is nowadays used to either keep some change or any small notes. But apparently, the feature of tiny pocket is weird. In old times, the mine workers use a common object i. e. a watch. The pocket was a safe place to store their pocket watches.
4. Extra fabric with clothes
Ever got a small sealed packet of extra fabric and some buttons into it. Buttons? We all know the reason. But, why fabric? Some people misunderstood it that it could be used when fabric gets torn or to fill hole in your cloth. But no, that’s not the reason of that extra fabric. It is actually received to check the detergent on the fabric before washing the whole piece of your cloth.
5. Hole on can tab
We all have opened a can and drink it normally. Ever seen that hole on the tab of the can? It is believed by many people that it is easier to open the tab by the hole. But this is not it, the actual use of hole is that, you can put a straw into it and drink your beverage. All you need to do is just twist the tab and drop the straw into it.
6. Red margins on the notebook
School kids use those red margins for their calculation, these days. But, do you know the reason behind those red margins? Earlier, the accounting records were written on notebooks which gets chewed by rats. So, to avoid losing their important notes, they created margins for rats to chew only side areas.
7. Holes on pans
Kitchens too include many objects which have hidden features but we never realized. Taking one of the object i. e. Pans contain a hole on the holder of the pan. It is not just a design. It is used to put spatula or any tool which undoubtedly let the kitchen surface clean.
8. Small arrow on the fuel gauge
Do you know which side your fuel tank is in your car? We usually get stuck on petrol pumps when we realize that the fuel tank is on another side. But, don’t worry, this would not happen again. Look at the fuel gauge. There’s a small arrow which indicates the side if your fuel tank.
9. Tiny hole in sink
The hole in your sink is not just a design. The purpose of that hole is to prevent flooding of water when reaches to the top of the sink. It drains out the water when overflows.
10. Dimples on golf ball
Those tiny dimples are meant for turbulence and for traveling far than a smooth golf ball. It is tested that a smooth golf ball reaches half than compared to dimpled ball because they reduces the drag on the golf ball.
11. Metal plate on the stapler
Not all staplers include those metal plate, but most of them does. When you staple any kind of sheets, you are unable to pull it out easily afterwards, if wanted. So, there’s a hidden feature in the stapler which helps you easily pull the stapler pin out. Just twist the metal plate and staple. It helps in attaching out the pin easily without tearing out the whole sheet.
12. Rivets on jeans
Usually, people think jeans rivets were meant to be fashionable and treat it as a design. But it was discovered for a different purpose. Earlier, the workers in the factories face the problem of torn jeans. To avoid the jeans from tear, rivets were placed on jeans.
13. Lines on cutter
Ever noticed the lines on cutter? Yes, you did! But never tried to check out the actual purpose of those lines. You can actually shorten your cutter blade by pulling out those lines. I’ll tell you how! Pull out the top cover lid of the cutter which relatively has a unique benefit. By using that lid, gently cut across the lines.
14. Hole between lens and flash
Only I-phone contain this hidden feature. Look at an I-phone closely and you will notice a tiny hole between the lens and flashlight. The hole exists is actually a ‘microphone’. Yes, there are three microphones in an I-phone. The tiny microphone at the back is helpful in recording good sound quality video.
15. Hole on lollipop stick
When you finished eating your lollipop, noticed a hole on the stick of it?. That hole have 2 hidden features you might not know till now. First, if some time, a kid swallow the stick by mistake, kid could breathe easily because of that hole otherwise it can lead to choking. Second feature of it is to maintain the grip between candy and the stick until you finishes it.
16. Lid on drink glasses
You usually think that the lid is used to safeguard the drink from falling. But no, this was not the reason for lids. The lid was invented to be used as a ‘saucer’ to be placed below the glass on a table.
17. Tic-tac container
Taking out the tic-tac candy one at a time is probably a huge task. Ever wondered, a small container on the back of the lid of the tic-tac box. If you reverse the box and open it, you will see only one candy moves out of the box on the container. No more hectic.
18. Shirt loops/straps
Look at the back of you shirt. You will see a small loop just on the top between side of the shirt. The loop was designed for sailors to hang the shirt when there is no cloth hanger available.
19. Aluminium foil box tab
Cutting the foil piece perfectly is something which an expert can only do. But, no, it’s not true. You usually do a mistake before cutting it. Notice those two tabs on the sides of the box. When you press them inside , they make a hole which would make easier for you to cut the foil perfectly.
20. Stripes on the back of toothpaste
Well, everyone in their life once noticed these strips on the toothpaste. They are not just a design. The stripes specifies the different kind of ingredients.
21. Holes on bags
Some bags have two holes in the middle of the bag from front. Why they exist? Passing the air easily? No, they were made to hang other bag to your bag.
22. Folded flaps on juice box
Juice box have two folded flaps on both the sides. They are meant to hold so that your naughty kid do not squeeze the box while holding.
23. Feature of Everyday Objects – Shape of wine glass
The shape of the wine glass was not just a wonderful design but includes a hidden feature which few people know. Everyone knows the manner/rule of holding the wine glass from the stem of the wine glass. But why a stem? Well, it was designed to let your drink remain cool. If you hold the glass from it’s bowl, the drink will get heated up because of the heat of your hand on the glass.
24. Hole between donut
Wondering the shape of donut? One of the thoughtful feature of everyday objects. Everyone does it in their life and left it without knowing the purpose. The purpose of the hole in donut is to bake the donut properly, as the centre part remains unbaked.
25. White strips on headphone jacks
One of the most used item in our daily life is our headphones. Did you noticed the white strips on the jack of it before inserting? They were created so that you could hear the sound on both sides of headphones.
26. Tiny dents on chocolate boxes
Eating chocolate is a favorite thing ever existed? Right? Next time when you get a chocolate box, observe tiny dents all around the box. They are meant to take the chocolate out without getting your fingers tidy. You need to put your finger on the dent and press it. The chocolate will come to the side of the dent , making it easier for chocolate without touching it.
27. Feature of Everyday Objects – Extra holes on shoes
Sneakers have two extra holes on them? It was not just meant for ventilation. It much more which is out of your reach. The holes were invented for lacing up your shoes tightly. If your shoes don’t fit properly, try taking the help of those two holes.
28 .Tiny groove on the bottom of mug
There is a gap on the bottom of the mug. No, it’s not broken. The actual purpose of the gap is to let water drain when it is upside down while washing utensils
29. Little black dots on the windscreen of the car
There are tiny little black dots arranged so properly on the windscreen of the car. They are called frits. The outer frits have the purpose of shielding the heavy UV rays of sunlight directly to the windscreen.
30. Beanie pom poms
Beanie pompoms was a cute discovery for latest generation but it was meant to have a purpose more than that of being cute. Earlier, when the sailors were out for sailing at the sea, they wear beanies so that while working, they do not bash their heads on the roof. They serves as an extra protection while sailing. Wasn’t it an interesting feature of everyday objects which one needs to know.
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