Did You Know These Everyday Items Have Hidden Features You’ve Probably Never Noticed
Everything is designed for a reason. Cars used to be built without seat belts, but as they continued to evolve, we quickly learned that seat belts save lives. While that design might be obvious now, there are plenty of products that have little features that not everyone is aware of.
Some of these features might be right in front of your face every day, so hopefully you'll be more aware of them in the future.
The Bristles On The Escalator
One might think the bristles on the escalator clean your shoes, but that's not their purpose at all.
They're meant to play mind games and keep you away from the side panels since mishaps happen where folks get their things stuck when standing so close.
The Margins On Notebook Paper
The margins on notebook paper aren't there to help you or provide space for notes. It's a crazier reason.
Back in the day, rats would enter your home and snack on paper. That's when they started making the margins to give the rats something to fill their stomach so they wouldn't get to the words.
Wooden Coat Hangers Are Wood For A Reason
Wooden coat hangers aren't just the fancier hanger you use. The wood serves a unique purpose, and they're made from cedar wood.
They repel bugs and moths! Also, they have more durability than the plastic version most people use.
What's The Tiny Pocket Inside The Pocket For?
It's like every pair of pants has them, but you also notice that they're starting to be phased out. That's because it's an outdated thing.
Those tiny pockets were once for pocket watches. Now, they're there for decorative purposes.
Not For Added Cuteness
Haven't you noticed that some beanies have that little pompom on top of them? They're not for added cuteness.
French sailors introduced this to help against banging their heads on the ceilings when they were too short.
The Triangles Aren't For Looks
The tasty Toblerone chocolate bar doesn't have the triangular shape as a way to show off the Swiss Alps.
They're ridges that allow you to break them apart easier with your thumb. Again, it's for function, not aesthetics. Next time you have a Toblerone, try pushing the triangle in, not out, and see if that's easier.
Those Pesky Tiny Buttons
It's almost like those tiny buttons on pants have no point in being there. That's far from true.
They're called rivets, and they're in the spot of the jeans where the pants would most likely tear apart.
The Finger Scanner On The Pixel
The Google Pixel has many neat tricks, but one of them is right in front of your face.
The finger scanner on the back also allows you to swipe down on your notification bar when you slide your finger on the scanner.
The Holes Under Locks
Have you ever noticed the small holes under a lock? They're not always that obvious.
They're there to help prevent it from clogging up with gunk and rusting. You can also pour some oil in there to keep the lock's gears running smooth.
Let The Tape Help You More
Usually, when you need to use a measuring tape, your hands might become full. That's why there's a ridge on the end of the tape so you can hang it.
The indent is also there so that you can mark things without a pencil.
Why Do Chucks Have Extra Holes?
It already seems like Chucks have a ton of holes in them already for the laces, but there's two extra at the bottom.
Those are there for your added protection. They help tie your laces tighter so you can keep your ankles safe.
The Long Beer Bottle Neck
The long beer bottlenecks are that way by design. It's part of the manufacturing process, and it helps save money.
It lets the packers close the top with a small cap, making the size of the seal smaller (which saves money).
