TOP 10 Hidden Facts You Didn't Know About Everyday Objects/Products.

Here are some of the secret and hidden features on items we use on a day to day basis.

1- Tic-Tac

Tic-Tac lids have a little crater in them that perfectly dispenses a single Tic-Tac. I myself am guilty of extracting Tic-Tacs the wrong way, up until now. But then again who actually eats a single Tic-Tac? I much prefer to pour about 5 in my hand then shove them into my mouth and gobble them all at once. 

2- Dimple at the bottom of a bottle

The dimple at the bottom of a bottle is known as a "punt". The punt is known to serve a few uses but i'll just explain the main one. Historically flat bottom bottles were hand-blown and would occasionally result in deformities. Those deformities sometimes prevented the bottle from standing up straight. And would make it prone to tipping over. The punt came about as a solution to this. They would tie it off and push the excess up into the bottle. Problem solved! Even thought today we have much more advanced methods of glass molding, we still keep the punt simply because of tradition. 


3- Little brackets on the top of the nozzle hose at Petrol Station

Have you ever been at the petrol station and wondered what those little brackets on the top of the nozzle hose are? No, me neither. Well some people actually fill up their car and forget to remove the nozzle. Those brackets at the top are a magnetic safety feature that snaps away when forgetful people drive off with the hose still in their car. 

4- Plastic lids in throw-away cups of Drinks

If you buy a drink from, say, Starbucks, McDonald's, Burger King or anywhere that sells drinks in their throw-away cups, obviously they come with those little, plastic lids. Now the main use of them is to stop the drink from spilling out, but did you know they also double as a coaster? They clip on the base of the cup perfectly, but I think I'd much prefer to use it to prevent spills. 

5- Hole i every Pot and pan in your Kitchen

I'll bet that every pot and pan in your kitchen has a hole in the handle. Now most people would say that this is for hanging them up. And they'd be right. But they also have another use. You can use it to hold a utensil instead of putting it on the side after stirring your bolognese. 

6- Tiny, little holes in the windows of Plane

Have you ever been on a plane and seen those tiny, little holes in the windows and wondered what they're for? They're called "bleed holes" and, believe it or not, they are actually there for our safety. Since pressure changes in the cabin during the flight, it's also necessary to equalize the pressure between the windows. Hence, the little hole. It also ensures that the outer pane bares the most pressure. So if there ever were a situation that caused added strain on the windows, it would be the outside panel that blows out, which would still keep you relatively safe. 

7- Letters "F" and "J" on your Keyboard

If you're reading this post on a PC or a laptop, take a look at your keyboard. In particular, the letters "F" and "J". You'll notice that they are the only keys with a small, raised line on them. But why is that? Well these keys are on the home row, and those lines act as a guide for people to correctly position their hands without having to look down at the keys. The theory is, if you are able raised lines without looking, then you'll know where the rest of the keys are from that point. 

8- Holes in the top of some pen lids

Now some people believe that the holes in the top of some pen lids are part of a big conspiracy. They believe that manufacturers put the holes there to dry ink out faster and get you to buy more pens. That's not totally true. See, a lot of people bite and chew their pens and this causes, on average, around 10,000 people per year to choke on them. That hole is intended so you can at least get a little bit of air if the lid becomes lodged in your throat.

9- Hole in the ring of Soda Can

Have you ever noticed that when you are drinking soda from a straw,the straw annoyingly bobs up and down and spins around and makes you look a little silly whilst you chase it around looking like a fish with an open mouth? Well that's because you are doing it wrong. That hole in the ring is designed to hold your little straw perfectly in place so you can easily enjoy your favorite drink. 

10- Little Plastic/rubber Circular disc Inside drink Bottle Cap

Have you ever bought a soda bottle and drank it and in your boredom slowly taken apart the lid only to find a little, plastic, circular disc? Well, if you're like me, you probably end up chewing it. But surprisingly that's not what it's used for. All it is is a seal to prevent the drink from going flat. As the lid is screwed down, it simply squishes it against the top of the bottle. Not very exciting, but, well, now you know. And that brings this list to an end. 

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