Things You Never Knew Actually Had a Purpose Until Now

1062073656 Have you ever come across a hack or trick for using a product, and all of a sudden you realize you’ve been doing it wrong the entire time? The inventors of these products are clearly smarter than we thought because they’ve added some easy hacks to make the items work even better. We had no idea that there was actually a reason for the drawer under your oven. And we never even knew that take-out containers could double as something else. From bobby pins to tape measurers, these everyday items are actually so much more useful than we realized! That little plastic bit under your bottle cap is there for a surprising reason! Those Pot Handle Holes Can Be Very Helpful While a lot of us may use those holes on pan and pot handles to hang them up when not in use, there’s actually a cleverly hidden feature not many of us know about. Let’s be real here: if you have time to cook and if you find it to be rather tedious while doing so – before you know it, everything gets messy and you wonder why you didn’t just order takeout in the first place – there’s a little hidden feature that may just make things a lot easier and cleaner. That little hole on the handle can be used to keep your utensils from getting dirty while you are cooking. Who knew? Airplane Window Holes Are Real If you’re an avid window seat occupier on airplanes, then you’re probably familiar with those little holes you see on the windows. Have no fear! They are there for two good reasons. The first reason is to compensate for air pressure, so when the plane reaches cruising altitude, there is a huge pressure difference between the inside and outside of the plane – as you can tell by your ears popping. The hole regulates some of that difference so the outer window doesn’t have to do all the work. The other reason is that it prevents the windows from fogging up. Medicine With A Spiked Cap Can Be Useful 151058982 A spike in the cap of a medicine tube seems a little counterproductive, but what do we know, we’re not medical professionals. The spikes are actually quite useful for those who don’t have nails! Hear us out. On a new ointment, there is foil that protects the contents and allows the buyer to know it hasn’t been messed with. Well, if you unscrew the cap and flip it around you’ll see that little spike. Push the spike into the foil and you have an opened medical tube! No more trying to break your nails on that tiny foil, folks! That Drawer At The Bottom Of Your Oven Is There To Help You 1062073656 If you ask just about anyone, most people will claim that they use the drawer at the bottom of their oven as a place to store their baking sheets, utensils, or anything else oven or stove related. While this is a great use of space, that’s not what it was actually designed for. In reality, it is supposed to be used as a warming drawer once your food has been cooked. Keep your oven on warm and throw your food in there and never suffer from cold food again while waiting for everyone to sit at the table. Coming up, see the real reason pasta spoons have a hole in the middle (no, it’s not for draining water) But What About That Pasta Spoon Hole? Let’s face it: some, if not all, of us have utensils we are not quite sure about yet we just go along with it because our parents have shown us their functionality all our lives. So what about that pasta spoon? What’s up with that hole in the middle? Slotted spoons have a neat feature that allows you to strain the pasta and let the water drain out. On some spoons, the hole is just about the size of a single portion of spaghetti. So if you ever wanted to insert spaghetti into a pot without splashing boiling water everywhere, there you go! Next, see what the little black diamond on a measuring tape is for Ever Have an Eraser With a Blue Side? As a kid, and sometimes even today, erasers were essential for anyone in school. While it has been known to erase pencil marks, that blue side has a purpose as well! Turns out, that blue side of the eraser is meant to erase pen ink but it actually only works on very strong and thick paper. The blue side of the eraser is harder and more abrasive than the soft, pink side. It also takes a lot more paper off when you use it, hence all the times you’ve ripped through your paper while using it. Tic Tacs Can Do That? After reading this, you’ll swear you have been eating Tic Tacs wrong since forever! Mark our words! We were quite shocked too. Maybe you have noticed that little indentation on the lid of the Tic Tac package. While many, if not all, of us thought it was there to somehow tightly seal the container, we have been wrong for decades! That little indentation is actually there to serve as a dispenser that gives you one Tic Tac at a time! But wait! Who actually eats one at a time though? If you’ve ever owned a pair of Converse sneakers, you’ll soon realize you’ve been lacing them wrong the whole time. Chinese Takeout Containers Are Not What They Seem Ever go to pick up your Chinese takeout only to be greeted with a funny look when you ask for paper plates? Well, there’s a good reason for that, and it’s not because the cashier thinks you could just use your normal plates. Much like the fast-food condiment cups, Chinese takeout containers are folded in such a way that you are able to unfold them and utilize them as dinner plates! No need to use valuable resources when we all know you’re going to finish that container of chicken lo mein anyway. Take it in stride, people, and use what you are given to its full extent! What About Those Holes on the Sides of Shoes? Converse All-Stars are probably the most iconic sneaker in the world, but they come laced with some mysteries. See what I did there? Those little holes on the side of the shoe have been known to be air holes for your feet, but there’s actually a better explanation. Being that Converse were originally basketball sneakers, the holes allowed some alternate lacing technique that stopped players from tripping n their laces on the court. So while there may not be a reason for them to be there nowadays, those little holes remain an iconic feature on the shoe. Keep reading to find out what those little pockets on your jeans are meant for There’s A Trick To Opening And Closing Pill Bottles If you’ve ever had to open a prescription pill bottle, you know the pain that it can be at times trying to get through the child lock. Luckily, not all pharmacists intended people to suffer every time you need your medication, especially if there aren’t children around. If you simply turn the cap upside down, it will fit snugly onto the pill bottle. Even if it’s knocked over, the pills won’t spill out, but it allows for easy access to your medication (as long as children aren’t around). Good trick, especially if you aren’t feeling well and don’t want to deal with lining up the tiny arrows on the bottle.