11 Things Used Everyday You Didn't Realise Had a Purpose

1. Plastic disks under soda bottle caps:
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These plastic seals are not just for hidden lottery messages, they are the actual reason our sealed Soda Bottles can remain fizzy for days.

2. Tiny Fabric pieces with clothing
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You might have noticed tiny pieces of clothes along with new clothing, that is there to check the washing effect on cloth.

3. Black Gradient on Microwave
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Microwave doors are covered with black gradient, no it’s not just for looks, it is to prevent microwave radiation leakage through the microwave.

4. Hole in Ball-Point pens
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“It is there so that ink does not dry”. No! It is there so that if accidentally eaten, it won’t block air passage till help comes.

5. Extra holes in Sport Shoes
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Not there for mere show, the extra holes are present so that shoes can be lace in different ways for added benefits.

6. Hole in pot/pan handle
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Yes, we know you’re shouting the answer, to hang them, but that’s not it. The hole also has a purpose to hold the ladle while cooking!

7. Indentation on Tic-Tac Lid
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Keeping the box air-tight is possibly the best and most heard-of explanation, but there’s one more to it. It is there to dispense one tic-tac at a time! But do we really need to have one at a time?

8. Bumps on ‘F’ and ‘J’ keys on keyboard
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If you’ve learnt typing, you probably know that one, the ridges on F and J are the ideal hand position where the index fingers of both the hands rest!

9. Step-Marks on Utility Blades
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The lines or marks on utility blades are not there just for show, in fact, they’re there to break the knife at that edge when the main edge loses its sharp edge!

10. Detachable Headrests in Cars
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People often wonder why these headrests are removable? Well, the answer is linked to disaster management. If you ever get locked in a car, detach the headrests, the ends are pointed. Use these to smash the window glass and get out!

11. Bubble Baths
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Yes they’re fun, but that’s not it! Bubbles tend to keep the temperature of water constant longer than normal, giving you a much relaxing experience.

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