You have probably never given coat hangers, TV antennas, Solo cups, and coin ridges a second thought. However, it might be high time for you to appreciate them more. After all, they have secrets that can make your life easier. We don’t blame you if you don’t believe us. Take a look at these slides and prove yourself wrong!
You Will Be Blown Away When You Hear The Secrets Hiding In These Household Objects
Wine Bottle Dip
The next time you buy a bottle of wine, look below. There is a depression there called the punt. It gives the bottle the stability to withstand breezes and the strength to hold in sparkling wine. During the cleaning process prior to the addition of wine, it also distributes the steam more easily.
Wine Bottle Dip
Shirt Loops
Use the loops on your shirt to hang them! The Navy was the one to make this a popular practice. At sea, men had nowhere to put their clothes. In the ‘60s, it was also used by college students who went to the gym.
Shirt Loops
Colored Toothpaste Squares
Have you ever noticed the colored square at the bottom of the toothpaste tube? It is most likely green, red, black, or blue. Called eye marks, they help assembly line machines figure out where to cut and fold. How cool of a fun fact is that?
Colored Toothpaste Squares
Gas Gauge Arrow
What is that arrow located by the gas gauge on your car? If your car was made in 2010 or later, it will come with this tiny feature. It shows you where the gas cap is! This is helpful when you are using a rental or a borrowed vehicle.
Gas Gauge Arrow
Charcoal Purifies Air And Removes Odors
Activated bamboo charcoal will help remove odors, allergens, and bacteria. Skip the costly air purifiers and put it in a mesh bag. All you need to do is to leave it in the room that you want to freshen up!
Charcoal Purifies Air And Removes Odors
Random Jean Buttons
Did you know that the extra buttons on your jeans are called rivets? They are added to prevent the seams from opening right away. Levi Strauss owns the patents on the. In 1829, he thought of this solution after hearing miners complaining about their jeans wearing out.
Random Jean Buttons
Extra Fabric With New Clothes
You are not supposed to use the extra fabric in your new clothes as patches! No, they are supposed to be used in the washer. No one likes ruining clothes, right? This will let you find out the best setting.
Extra Fabric With New Clothes
Pot Handle Holes
Pots and pans have holes in the handles. Make your life easier by hanging them with it after washing them. Aside from that, it can also make cooking less hard. Just put the ladle there to keep it clean!
Pot Handle Holes
Extra Sneaker Holes
If you ever wore shoes that were too big, you probably got blisters! Prevent this issue by using the extra holes on top of the normal eyelets. You can make a “lace lock” by sliding the laces through them. Ta-da!
Extra Sneaker Holes
Winter Hat Pom-Poms
Do not forget to keep your head protected during winter. This is the season to bring out those hats with the pom-poms. The feature comes from Scandinavia. When knitting was common, they added this when it was time to gather the seams. We love that it has lived on!
Winter Hat Pom-Poms
Airplane Window Holes
We promise, there is no need to worry about the hole in the window seat. The breather hole is there to help with the pressure difference as the plane goes higher. You should only worry if there is an air leak!
Airplane Window Holes
Black Grating In The Microwave
If you look at your microwave door, you will see the Faraday shield. It stops the electromagnetic fields from coming out. This ensures that the food gets cooked! Aside from that, it keeps you safe as well.
Black Grating In The Microwave
Dimples On Golf Balls
Golf balls might look round, but they actually have dimples on the surface. In the past, they noticed that older, bumpy balls traveled longer than new ones. The dents create turbulence and reduce drag! Cool.
Dimples On Golf Balls
Long Bottle Necks
Why do beers come in longnecked bottles? Apparently, they are easier to hold and pour into a glass or mug! Aside from this, the long necks also distribute heat to ensure that it is colder for a long time.
Long Bottle Necks
Can Tabs
Can tabs on sodas can be annoying when they fall into your soda. Why do they even exist? Apparently, they were made with the idea of becoming a straw holder. These days, no one really uses straws for cans.
Can Tabs
Takeout Boxes
Chinese takeout is the best! It is ideal on days when you are too tired. You might eat it from the carton, but there is a right way to do this. Pull the sides and then lay it flat! This way, you get a usable plate.
Takeout Boxes
Double Keyboard Bumps
The J and F buttons on the keyboard have bumps on them. They are there to ensure that you can map out the rest of the keys without looking down. Your right index finger should be on J, the other on F.
Double Keyboard Bumps
Measuring Tape Metal
Don’t worry if you have to use a measuring tape by yourself. There is a metallic bit on the end that you can use to hang it on a nail. Aside from that, you can also use marks since the edge is serrated too.
Measuring Tape Metal
Pen Cap Holes
Pen caps come with holes, but it is not a design flaw! In fact, it makes plenty of sense. They added this feature to ensure that one can still breathe properly even if they swallow it. How useful is that?
Pen Cap Holes
iPhone Camera Hole
The hole beside the lens of your iPhone is not an extra camera. It is, however, an extra microphone! On top of this, there is one on the speaker grill and another one at the bottom edge of your mobile phone.
iPhone Camera Hole
Zigzag Side On Bobby Pins
Which side do you put on display when you wear bobby pins? From now on, make sure that the wavy side is facing your scalp. Why? Well, this will hold your hair in place for a longer amount of time!
Zigzag Side On Bobby Pins
Cable Cord Cylinders
The cylindrical lump at the end of your cord is known as the ferrite choke. It has magnetic iron oxide to stop high-frequency electromagnetic interference. It prevents weird interruptions and noises when you make your calls.
Cable Cord Cylinders
Apple Power Cord Wings
The MacBook power cord comes with wings, but why? You can actually pull it up and then wrap the length of your cord with it. This is actually a good idea if you want to prevent accidents, damage, and messes.
Apple Power Cord Wings
Blue Part On The Eraser
These erasers were common in school. There were quite a lot of rumors about the blue portion of the eraser. It is not true that it can erase ink! It is meant to be used on thick and strong paper instead.
Blue Part On The Eraser
Square Patches On Backpacks
Many backpacks have these pig snouts or lashing squares. We bet you never thought that you can use it to carry even more gear with you. If you can’t fit everything in your bag, you can hang more stuff here.
Square Patches On Backpacks
Colorful Ice Cream Scoops
There are many ice cream scoop colors, but they actually have a meaning. Who would have thought that they each represent a different scoop size? It’s true! They differ based on the number of scoops in a cup.
Colorful Ice Cream Scoops
Brass Material For Door Knobs
It is a fact that brass is the most common material for doorknobs. This is actually great news since brass is very resistant to bacteria buildup. Considering many people touch these things, this is for the best.
Brass Material For Door Knobs
Bottle Cap Discs
There are plastic discs underneath soda bottle caps. They are actually really useful when it comes to keeping the fizz alive. It basically traps the carbon dioxide in there. Flat soda is not appealing to anyone!
Bottle Cap Discs
Rearview Mirror Tab
When you are on the road, you must check your rearview mirror at all times. When you get blinded by the car behind you, you can use the tab at the bottom. It lets you adjust the mirror and see properly.
Rearview Mirror Tab
Coin Ridges
Who would have thought that the ridges on your nickels and pennies were security measures? Back in the day, they stamped coins in different weights to show their real value. People liked to then shave the edges and make coins of their own!
Coin Ridges
Grocery Cart Loops
When you go to the grocery store, it is only natural to have certain more vulnerable items. We hope that you take advantage of the loops around the fold-out section! Simply hang the squishable items there.
Grocery Cart Loops
Lined Paper Margins
Lined paper has margins because of rats! In the past, rat infestations were not anything out of the usual. However, they chewed on paper edges so much that they added in margins to keep the contents safe!
Lined Paper Margins
Paper Condiment Bowls
If you like dipping your fries into ketchup, you do not really have to keep refilling the small paper cup. After all, there is no need to bother when you actually just unfold it like this. That was easy, wasn’t it?
Paper Condiment Bowls
Women’s Underwear Pocket
We bet you always wanted to know why women’s underwear have hidden pockets sometimes. They are really nothing more than extra fabric that they did not stitch close. This is much better than extra seams!
Women’s Underwear Pocket
Plastic Cup Lids
Your disposable cups probably come with plastic lids. You might be surprised to hear that they double as a coaster too. Of course, this will not be all that useful if you are the type of person who gets drinks to go.
Plastic Cup Lids
Holes In Padlocks
Padlocks are the way to go if you want to keep everything safe and secure. There is normally a hole or two at the bottom. It is there to let the water come in and out. However, it also helps when the lock jams. You only need to pour in some oil and WD-40 to get it sorted out.
Holes In Padlocks
Detachable Car Headrests
While on a road trip, you might have played around with the headrest in front of you. It is a good idea to remember that you can pull it out all the way. The resulting metal bars can then smash the window during emergencies.
Detachable Car Headrests
Solo Cup Lines
If you need to measure your liquor, you can actually use Solo cups! The lines on these iconic cups say a lot about alcohol volume. The first one means an ounce or one shot. The second one means five ounces or a glass. The top one, meanwhile, means twelve ounces or an entire bottle of beer.
Solo Cup Lines
Jerry Can Handles
Jerry cans are nothing new if you like to travel and go on camping tricks. There are three handles on top of it. This ensures that you can distribute the fuel evenly! If you are on your own, simply use the middle one. If a friend is helping you, hold the outer handles instead.
Jerry Can Handles
Coat Hangers Made With Wood
Wooden coat hangers are great if you want to improve your closet and keep insects away. This is a great idea if you have a lot of thick clothes. After all, bugs and creepy crawlies like those better than anything.
Coat Hangers Made With Wood
Juice Box Flaps
Juice boxes feature these heavy top flaps. Apparently, you are meant to fold them like this! By doing so, they will be easier to hold. The juice boxes were made for little kids, so this will prevent any slipping.
Juice Box Flaps
Holes In Your Converse
Why are there extra holes at the side of your Converse shoes? It seems like they are meant to help your feet breathe after a while. Of course, some prefer the fact that they get to try cool new lacing tricks with them!
Holes In Your Converse
Screwdrivers, But Also Wrenches
What do you have to do? It’s simple. Just slide the end of the wrench on top of the screwdriver! It is actually the reason screwdrivers look like that. If you ask me, this is a good trick for difficult angles.
Screwdrivers, But Also Wrenches
Medicine Bottle For Adults
You can actually de-childproof medicine bottles. If this is a concern for you, make sure you get the ones with this cap. All you need to do is turn it upside down. It is simple but do not do it in front of the kids!
Medicine Bottle For Adults
TicTac Hack
TicTacs make for great treats, but rarely do you want to eat a whole bunch of time. The container can help you with that. Just tip it over and then flip open the cap. It should catch only a single piece for you.
TicTac Hack
The Hole In Your Spaghetti Spoon
You can use the holes to drain the pasta out of the water, but this is not the extent of what it can do. Mind you, it is possible to get the perfect measurement by sticking the pasta pieces through the holes.
The Hole In Your Spaghetti Spoon
Grooves Between Tire Treads
Start using the indents on your tires to figure out if it is time for you to get them replaced. How does it work? If the tires are completely smooth without any grooves, this is the time to change them out.
Grooves Between Tire Treads
Gas Pump Latch
There is a weird latch on the gas pump, but what is it for? You might be surprised to hear that you can lock this latch between the gas pump handle grooves! Yes, this means that you do not have to hold it.
Gas Pump Latch
Toothpick Holder
It is pretty cool to learn that some toothpicks have built-in holders with them. There is a ridged portion of the toothpick that you can break off. Put it on the table and leave the stick on it until you need it!
Toothpick Holder
Aluminum Foil Packaging
Aluminum foil rolls come in boxes that have tabs you can simply push in. What would that do, however? Apparently, the roll will be locked into the box when you push them in. Essentially, they would not move around when you need to get a sheet of foil!
Aluminum Foil Packaging
Half Belt On Jackets
You will see the half belt style on pea and trench coats. It originated in the military as an oversized jacket and blanket. The belt lets the servicemen gather the material so that they can still walk around easily!
Half Belt On Jackets
Utility Knife Cap
Are you surprised to hear that you might find a brand-new knife at the end of that trusty utility knife? If you ask us, it is pretty cool! You only have to break off its plastic edge to get a nifty sharpened knife.
Utility Knife Cap
Stapler Plates
The metal plate on the stapler is known as the anvil. If you have not done it before, try spinning the wheel so that it lines up with the square. This makes a “temporary staple” possible. It results in staples with the arms pushed outward. This kind of staple is much easier to remove.
Stapler Plates
The Hole In Your Lollipop Stick
We bet you liked to use the lollipop stick as a whistle, but there is a good reason the hole is there. They added this to the stick to ensure that the melted candy will enter the stick. This ensures that the head will hold onto the stick no matter what.
The Hole In Your Lollipop Stick
The Letter Arrangement On Your Keyboard
In case you were wondering, there was actually a time when the keyboard was in the alphabetical order. This was before computers. However, the problem was that people would type so quickly that the metal arms of the typewriter would get stuck! This led to the upgraded keyboard that we know and love.
The Letter Arrangement On Your Keyboard
Ridges In Audio Jack
We are here to answer your question if you have always wondered why there are ridges in the audio jack. They prevent the wires from coming out, for one thing. Aside from that, the bands indicate which headphone the music will go to!
Ridges In Audio Jack
Silica Gel Packets
We honestly think silica gel packets are underrated. Commonly found in new bags, purses, and shoes, they are effective when it comes to getting rid of humidity and moisture. We highly recommend using them if ever you need to dry the phone you dropped in the toilet!
Silica Gel Packets
Colorful Toothpaste
Who would have thought that there was any meaning to the colors in the Aquafresh toothpaste? The blue stripes indicate that it will clean and freshen your breath. On the other hand, the red stripes are there to let you know that it can help with plaque control.
Colorful Toothpaste
The Mysterious Square In Your McFlurry Spoon
McFlurry spoons come with square openings, but why? Apparently, the spoon that you get is used to create the delicious sweet treat as well! They can attach the utensil to the machine and then use it to blend the ice cream and the topping of your choice. This sounds very efficient, doesn’t it?
The Mysterious Square In Your McFlurry Spoon
TV Cable Hack
This is a great trick if you want to get highspeed TV without shelling out excess money. There are great technology disruptors that can trick devices with the use of an electrical outlet and TV antennas. The resulting product will let you stream HD signals from CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS, FX, Fox, and more!
TV Cable Hack
Make Threading Needles Easier
Sewing can be fun, but we always hate the act of inserting the flimsy thread end into the opening of the needle. This does not have to be so hard. You can always try dipping the thread in clear nail polish first. It should make it much easier to slip it through the hole.
Make Threading Needles Easier
Olive Oil: Not Just For Italian Food
People with dry skin issues, this one is for you. Olive oil is not only delicious, but it can also help improve the state of your skin. All you need to do is get a small amount of it and put it on your body and face.
Olive Oil: Not Just For Italian Food
Use A Tennis Ball For Parking Accuracy
Parking is truly a difficult task. A lot of people crash into their very own garage, you know. One trick is to put up an old tennis ball with the use of a string. Position it to hang from the roof at the perfect spot. Once you hit the ball, it is time to hit the brake.
Use A Tennis Ball For Parking Accuracy
Strain Your Food With Tights
Your old pair of tights can be repurposed in the kitchen, so do not throw it out just yet! It is a good idea to use it as a strainer. After all, this garment has such tiny holes that you can filter out small particles.
Strain Your Food With Tights
Groom Your Eyebrows With A Toothbrush
Who needs an eyebrow brush when you can just use a spare toothbrush? We are not messing with you at all! You can save a lot of money by using one to groom your eyebrows. No need to spend the big bucks when something so accessible will do the exact same thing for you.
Groom Eyebrows With A Toothbrush
Loosen Doors With Petroleum Jelly
We are sure that you have felt annoyed by the noise that squeaky doors make. While it is not really a big deal, some peace and quiet is worth the effort. This easy DIY solution is all you need to achieve that. You just need to rub some petroleum jelly on drawer tracks, door hinges, and other things that might squeak.
Loosen Doors With Petroleum Jelly