There are objects that are so much a part of our daily lives that we don't don't really see them anymore.
However, an ordinary object can contain many mysteries!
Indeed, the objects were not designed at random.
Some objects were designed to make our lives easier, except that we don't even know how to use them correctly!
Luckily, here are 24 Items You COMPLETELY Didn't Know The Use Of . Watch:
Many people think that the small hole drilled at the end of the caps of Bic Cristal pens serves to prevent the ballpoint from drying out. Others say it would serve to regulate the air pressure inside the cap, so as to prevent the ink from leaking.
The real reason is much simpler! This tiny opening serves to reduce the risk of choking. Indeed, if a child swallows the cap, he may choke. But thanks to this small hole, there is a minimum of air passing through.
This small hole fulfills 2 functions.
The first is that it allows you to regulate the difference in air pressure between the interior of the cabin and the exterior of the aircraft.
This simple little hole allows you to reduce some of the pressure and avoid excessive pressure on the outer part of the porthole.
The second utility? The hole also protects the porthole from fogging.
You would think that these pieces of fabric are there to mend a possible hitch, right? Well, not at all!
In fact, the reason manufacturers give you these small samples is to let you see how the fabric will react with the detergents you use at home. Ingenious, isn't it?
It's still better than ruining a beautiful garment because you used the wrong detergent!
And to avoid an accident while washing your clothes, watch the guide to understanding washing labels.
These little pockets have been around since the invention of jeans. For cowboys and gold prospectors, its usefulness was obvious:before, this pocket was used to store pocket watches.
At the time, the seams of the pants did not withstand the efforts of people who worked in the mines. As a result, they tended to tear...
That's why Levi Strauss has reinforced the vulnerable parts of the jeans with strong rivets.
To discover: 9 Essential Tips For Those Who Wear Jeans.
The first of the 2 uses is the most obvious:these holes are used to ventilate the feet .
The first Converse All-Stars were specifically designed for playing basketball. Thus, many people maintain that passing your laces through the 2 holes on the side allows you to have your feet better supported when you play sports .
It's simple, this hole (called the eye of the tape measure) allows you to hang the tape measure to nails or screws without it slipping when you take your measurements. Handy, isn't it?
Its use is easy to guess when you see it in the picture, isn't it?
Surely you know this problem of the handyman:you want to mark an exact measurement with a pencil but impossible, because your two hands are occupied… to hold the tape measure!
This is why the metal end of the measuring tapes is toothed. Use it to make a small mark on the surface you measure, and you're done (pencil-free)!
Of course, its first use is to hang and store your pans.
But this hole is also very useful if you don't know where to put your spoon full of sauce when cooking. Simply slide your spoon through the hole in the handle so as not to put sauce everywhere! Check out the trick here.
The hole in the middle of the large dough spoons is obviously used to drain the pasta .
But there is also another unsuspected utility! Yes, this hole is also used to measure the quantity of spaghetti to be cooked . Indeed, the size of the hole corresponds exactly to the amount of pasta for one person!
To discover: Finally a tip for weighing ingredients WITHOUT a scale!
You may not have noticed it yet, but know that in your car there is a small arrow next to the gas pump symbol.
Well, I can tell you that this little arrow is super handy!
Indeed, it tells you which side the gas tank is on .
Believe me, this is a detail that can really help you, especially when driving a car that is not yours, such as a rental car. Check out the trick here.
Note that the side with the waves is the lower part of the hairpins.
This wavy part should be positioned against the skull. Indeed, these undulations are used to better "hang" the pins to your hair.
And the smooth part is the top part of the pin which should be visible once in place on your hair.
This little hole has several uses.
The first is that it allows water to drain away when you use your padlock outdoors. Thus, this prevents the lock from rusting in rainy weather, or freezing and breaking during periods of extreme cold.
This small hole is also used to oil the lock , in order to ensure its proper functioning.
These plastic cylinders are called "ferrite beads" and are essentially made of pieces of magnetic iron oxide. They make it possible to reduce electromagnetic interference .
You certainly know the phenomenon of these strange fryings that one hears when one approaches a cell phone ringing near a loudspeaker? Well, these ferrite beads serve to protect your electrical devices from this type of interference.
Take a close look at the blade of your utility knife. See those little etched lines along the blade? When your cutter no longer cuts well, these marks are used to cut the end of the blade more easily , and thus have a new sharp blade.
To cut the blade, remove the plastic protection on the back of the handle. Then pull the blade out so that only one line is visible. Slide the bit you just removed into the blade and snap off a piece of the blade. Watch how to do it here to make it easier to understand.
The cutter is a dangerous instrument so remember to put on gloves and protective goggles before handling it. Once the blade is cut, put the piece you have left in tape before putting it in the trash.
Unscrew the cap, turn it upside down and press it. This small tip is used to perforate the protective film of new toothpaste tubes , ointment or any other product sold in a tube.
People who can type without looking at their keyboard already know the answer. When typing with 10 fingers, the "F" and "J" keys serve as the base position for the indexes. Thus, these mini reliefs make it possible to find your bearings without having to look at the keyboard .
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Easy ! They are used to hang your ruler.
These fins allow you to store your cable with your charger, without clutter. They unfold to be able to easily roll up the cable around.
Start by wrapping the thickest part of the cable around the power supply. Then wrap the thin part of the cable around the fins and secure it using the small plastic tie at the end of your cable.
To discover: 16 Mac Tricks Every Mac Owner Should Know.
It's a small microphone, which is used to improve the sound when filming with the rear camera of your Phone.
To discover: 33 Essential iPhone Tricks Nobody Knows.
Have you ever noticed that little embossed oval, located inside the lid of the Tic Tac boxes? Surely you thought it was used to close the box tightly, or something like that, right?
Well no ! In reality, imagine that it is about a receptacle to take out only one Tic Tac at a time ! Check out the trick here.
Even if you tear off the disc inside the corks, you still manage to close the bottle properly. So what can this little floppy disk be used for?
He is not there by chance. This disc is used to close the bottle hermetically , in order to keep EVERYTHING it contains, both liquid and gas! Without it, your soda would have no bubbles!
To discover: 51 Fun Ways To Recycle Bottle Caps.
You have surely been told that the blue part of the eraser is used to erase the ink . It's true, but be careful because it only works for erasing on thick paper!
Indeed, the blue part of the eraser is stiffer and more abrasive than the pink part. Therefore, erasing with the blue side of the eraser removes a lot more paper . That explains the big holes you may have left in the paper every time you tried to use the blue part of your eraser!
To discover: An Ultra-Easy Trick to Clean a Dirty Eraser.
No, contrary to popular belief, it's not to get a better grip when pouring a glass of wine.
The bottoms of wine and champagne bottles have a concave shape to regulate the pressure that the bottle undergoes during corking . Indeed, the sides and the bottom of the bottle are the weakest points of a glass bottle. Thus, the hollow shape of the bottom allows a better distribution of the pressure inside.
This is also why this shape is even more pronounced on champagne bottles which are subjected to much greater pressure due to carbon dioxide.
To discover: 22 Ingenious Ways to Recycle Your Glass Bottles.
