How often do you ignore the tag on your loaf of bread or a pen lid? We bet you never knew these everyday objects actually had handy hidden functions.
They actually tell what day of the week the bread was delivered. The corresponding colors are in alphabetical order (B, G, R, W,Y) to correspond to the order of the days of the week.
#2. You must have wondered what that tiny pocket on your jeans is for.
Well, it’s for your pocket watch — for the cowboys who made the blue jeans popular, that is. Back in the 1800s, watches were carried on chains and worn in waistcoats, but that wasn’t practical for cowboys, so jean-makers introduced the tiny, tight pocket to keep watches safe.
#3. So, the arrow next to the gas symbol on your dashboard…
…is actually a reminder which side your gas tank is on. You might want to check your dashboard now.
#4. That whole in your pen cap has a purpose.
It’s actually there to save your life — well, to prevent choking. Sounds irrational, huh? According to Business Insider more than 10,000 people have swallowed parts of pens and pencils. So anyone choking on a pen lid will still be able to breath through the hole. Smart.
#5. What about this baby strawberry attached to its mommy strawberry pincushion?
It’s an emery tool for your needles. And if you’re wondering why all pincushions are shaped and formed like strawberries and not apples, or mangoes, it’s because historically strawberries were used for polishing, sharpening and removing rust from pins and needles.
#6. The perforation on the sides of your aluminum wrap box is actually a built-in hack.
They’re called end locks and they’re meant to keep aluminum rolls secure.
#7. And the little hole you see outside the elevator is not meant to spy on passengers.
It’s basically a keyhole for authorized personnel to enter lifts safely.