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The things that we use in everyday life have become such intrinsic parts of our routine that we stopped wondering why they are the way that they are a long time ago. Sometimes even without fully understanding them. So, Bored Panda took a closer look at some of the most common items to show just how much thought was put into designing them. Hopefully, this will allow you to unlock their full potential!

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The pom-poms on beanies and other hats. They might look cute and fluffy now but they had an actual function before. French sailors used to wear hats with pom-poms so that they wouldn't hurt their heads on the ceilings of the ship during rough weather.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About Notebook margins. Remember the horror of realizing that “college ruled” notebook paper meant slimmer margins, and therefore left room for more writing? Well, believe it or not, those margins weren’t invented as a guide for how many sentences you could fit onto one page, or even to leave space for note-taking. Manufacturers began to apply margins to writing paper for the purpose of protecting your work. Earlier on in history, rats were a common resident in many people’s homes, and one of their favorite snacks was your paper, in addition to everything else they could munch on. Applying wide margins to paper safeguarded against losing important work by leaving blank spaces around the edges for the rats to chew through first, and to protect the writing on the outer edges from general wear and tear.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About A lot of doorknobs are made out of brass because it destroys bacteria. So, these types of doorknobs are essentially germ-proof. Perfect in a household with lots of kids.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plus a fun fact: door knobs do not exist is many parts of the world ;)

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The half-belt on coats and jackets. Nowadays, half-belts are added to clothes mostly for the sake of style. However, they were originally used on oversized military jackets that doubled as blankets to gather up all the extra material so that soldiers could walk without stumbling.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About You can use your screwdrivers as wrenches as well. A lot of screwdrivers can be easily slid through a wrench and are used to create more torque. This feature is especially helpful at complicated heights and angles.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The fabric swatch. If you're curious about the world of fashion like we are, then you've probably wondered about those tiny squares of fabric with buttons in small Ziploc bags that come with new clothes. Sure, you can use the button to replace a missing one and you can use the piece of fabric to patch up a hole. But the main purpose of the fabric swatch is for you to test out different cleaning products on it so you won't ruin your clothes.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve been buying clothes for a very long time and I have not gotten that little piece of fabric. I’ve gotten many buttons though.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The ridges on the edges of some coins. Ridge patterns on coins are a relic of the past when precious metal coins would be as valuable as their weight. However, some sneaky rogues would shave off the edges of coins and use that metal to mint new coins while spending the shaved coins as if they didn't weigh less. The ridges were added so it would be obvious when somebody had shaved off parts of a coin and was trying to cheat the system.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In some countries, they purposely design in different edges so blind people can tell which coin is what.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The tiny buttons on your jeans. These buttons are known as rivets and they're the silent heroes that make your pants last longer. They're placed in the areas that are most likely to tear from movement or strain and help hold the fabric together.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Developed by Levi Strauss in 1873 San Francisco who took blue denim and made them into work pants. At the time most men's trousers were what we might think of as slacks today. The fabric was so thick that the sewing machines of the day couldn't make strong enough connections at the stress points so he started using copper rivets. The crotch, where four pieces of fabric are joined originally had a rivet and he pooh-poohed complaints about it until (reportedly) he was sitting at a campfire with his legs apart and quite painfully learned first-hand how well copper conducts heat.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The little arrow-like symbol on a dashboard. It’s not only you who, upon arrival at a gas station, has had to work hard at remembering which side your gas tank is on. It turns out, the answer has been right in front of you.

Every dashboard has a little symbol—an arrow or a triangle—placed near the gas gauge. It indicates precisely that which you forgot: which side your gas tank is on. If the arrow is pointing left, look for the filler cap there. If it is pointing right, you know what to do.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The extra eyelets on shoes. If you loop your laces through them, then you tighten the shoe around your ankle and prevent the shoe from moving around. This way you increase the stability of the shoe, decrease impact loading rates, and prevent your foot from moving about while climbing or descending hills and trails. It's great for jogging and hiking!

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The holes in pen caps. Some people can't help but chew the caps of their pens (tip: don't do this). However, it's a potential health hazard because you might swallow it and choke. The holes in the caps allow people to breathe in case that happens.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can also use the plastic tube (emptied) for an emergency tracheotomy

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About Remember that drawer under your oven? The one where you keep your kitchen gear that doesn't belong anywhere else? It wasn’t actually designed for that. Manufacturers originally made that drawer for keeping food warm until you were ready to serve it. Now tell us how many people do you know who actually do this.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum used to (maybe still does) use it to warm the plates before serving dinner on them. Our's is occassionally used to keep food warm, when cooking lots of things, but mostly as a place for baking trays and roasting pans.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haven't ever owned an oven with a warming drawer though I did know they existed and what they were for. Good for proofing bread.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or in some ovens it is a brolier. You can make some tasty dishes down there.

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, only on high end ovens. On cheap ovens there's no heat down there, not even enough to be a warmer.

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, but 1) heat rises, 2) burnt food and other stuff fall into it from above so would get in the food on the plates, and 3) the drawer is practically on the floor. So, better for storing pans than keeping plates of food warm. Now, if the warming bin was higher up and better protected, I’d feel a lot better using it. I believe the warming tray is a little below eye level on antique stoves, which makes a lot more sense.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And as crumbs accumulate on the floor under the stove from falling between the stove and the countertop, some of you may discover that this nice, warm place is actually a roach feeder.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Handy at Christmas to keep the barbecued food warm whilst rest is still cooking.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't know that. I just use that space for pan storage.

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have an electric oven and that drawer doesn't get the slightest bit warm with the oven at 425. so it certainly isn't true in all cases.

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Scagsy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nor do I. I don't even know what WE store in there. It's like the doorway to another realm oozing mystery and a small amount of peril.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is on electric stoves. I have a gas stove and the bottom drawer is the broiler.

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Paul Punzer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not every oven is desinged to do that. some drawers dont warm up, so they are just drawers.

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Odin Schmidt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking of stoves. Who's the genius that decided that the best place to put the controls is at the back of the stove (as in the picture above), so that you have to reach across the hot burners and pots full of food to adjust them?!!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good point! Luckily, mine are at the front. I think that is another difference between electric and gas stoves. (Weird, I never thought about it before...)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the ones who buy the specific "warming drawer" for very expensive kitchens. Differently from this example, it is advertised speicificaly for that purpose ;)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we use it for our pans, muffin tins, baking trays, and baking pans. basically anything used on the stove or in the oven. when we're keeping food warm we put it in the oven but turn the oven off

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Anne Mitchell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Knew it and used it all my life until I bought a cooktop and separate oven that didn't have one.

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Debi Rus
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never - too close to the floor and always collects dirt and dust.

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Jane Doe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother did this. Always remember her telling me "food is in the heat chamber".

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a proving drawer for letting bread rise. But it also keeps food warm.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

False. It won't keep things warm. Try it sometime and you'll see. Besides, many stove tops have a 'warmer' burner.

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Barb Evans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew that but do they still have warmer drawers? I have benchtop hotplates and in-built oven, and I miss not having a warmer drawer.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was the case many years ago, but most newer stoves have that drawer for exactly that - to be used as a storage drawer. A newer stove will refer to it as a "warming drawer" if that is its intended purpose.

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CharliAnn Olney
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Granmother taught me this. I use that feature often for Holiday meals. Otherwise, storage for pots and pans! LOL

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Susan Miller
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 'drawer' is actually the broiler on my Kenmore gas stove- I never use it because I have arthritis in my spine, and it's hard to bend that low!

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Cynthia Marrs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In our manufactured home in the country, the uninvited mice would love it if we stored food there!

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Ruth Beaty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you have a gas oven, it's the broiler/browner part.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My stove trick: when buying a new glass top stove, ORDER A SECOND GLASS TOP from the manufacturer while the model is still being produced, and store it. Stains and scratches on tops are a main reason people become unhappy with the appliance and replace the whole thing.

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Tina Harbour
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew it,but it seems dirty in there even when I clean it,so no food is going in there that close to the floor😣

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Victor Botha
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always knew it as the warming drawer, to keep plates & food warm before serving. On my stove there is a temprature control k**b for setting the drawer temperature.

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Martha Higgins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My drawer actually has it's own thermostat and can be used not only as a warming drawer, but as an extra oven.

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Johanne Trudeau
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew this. Was told about it years ago, but it doesn't stop me from keeping my frying pans in there.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true at all, maybe gas ovens, maybe, not electric for sure.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just cut the oven off and leave it in the oven to stay warm

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew this but it always becomes incredibly dirty so I keep nothing in there.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we know..... but pans. I do know some people who use it for the bread to rise.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should put it at the top! No one wants to use such a low drawer!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew this one also but had a stove that you can use that drawer as a broiler. Did steaks perfectly.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because noone wants to store his food so close to the floor

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I miss my oven that had a warming drawer. It was really useful.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can also preheat plates or srrving platters there (but yeah, I only ever use it for storage)

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The hole at the top of a lollipop stick. The Hole At The Top Of A Lollipop Stick. This weird little hole emerging after you finish a candy has been bugging us for years. Who would ever put a whistle there if it doesn't work?! It turns out, the reason for this lollipop stick hole has to do with manufacturing. When pouring hot, molten caramel into the mold, some of it seeps into this hole and hardens. It allows the candy to stay on the stick and not to fall off.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The small holes on locks. They help drain water from locks which stop it from rusting and clogging up with gunk. You can also use the hole to oil the lock's inner mechanism and keep it in tip-top shape.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The number "57" on a Heinz bottle. Apparently, the embossed number "57" on Heinz’s bottle is what the company’s spokesperson calls a soft spot. “All you need to do is apply a firm tap where the bottle narrows, and the ketchup will come out easier." No need to punch that bottle too much!

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About You might think that wooden coat hangers are simply a fancier version of the ones made from plastic or wire. But in reality, they actually have a unique purpose to them. These closet hangers aren't just made from any wood. They're from cedarwood, which is known to repel bugs and moths. Not to mention its refreshing scent and durability. These hangers are perfect for heavy clothing that is susceptible to damage from insects, such as coats and jackets or dresses. Especially those that were made from wool.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A bit of a generalization here... Closet hangers are made out of any wood (just go to Ikea and see for yourself). Only cedar closet hangers are made out of cedar. I think I have one made of cedar wood, the rest are probably birch.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About Double-colored erasers. The different-colored sides are used to erase marks made by different pencils on different types of paper. While the soft pinkish-orange side is used for light grades of paper and lighter pencil marks, the blue side is meant for grainier, tougher paper and darker marks. The blue side was later promoted for removing pen marks because a lot of people didn't understand what it was meant for.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still remember damaging paper trying to erase pen with this eraser

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About Aside from the obvious use for buttons, you might have wondered why the ones women’s shirts are on the left. Especially when you consider that most people are right-handed. Turns out, putting the buttons on the left of clothes is an old tradition carried over from a time when buttons represented your social and financial status. If you owned buttons, you probably were being dressed by a chambermaid, and the buttons on your left were on her right when she was facing you.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The ridges on the “F” and “J” keys on the keyboard. They help your fingers find their location on the keyboard. This way you can type without having to glance down much easier.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm very surprised if this is not widely known. I make use of that all the time.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The holes in the handles of utensils. Sure, they're great when you want to hang your pan or pot on a wall but they're also perfect for holding spoons and ladles while cooking. That way, you won't get your kitchen counter messy!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone told me that if you place a wooden spoon across a pan it stops it boiling over... so I do that instead and so far so good!

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About Long bottle-necks. The shape of a beer or a soda bottle is so familiar, nobody would think twice about it. But it turns out this long bottleneck is shaped this way on purpose.

According to “Interesting Engineering,” such a design allows packers to seal off the top with a small bottle cap, reducing the size of the seal and thus saving money. Plus, it’s practical, since a small seal on a beverage container is stronger and more reliable than one which covers a larger area.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About Have you ever wondered why keyboard letters are arranged the way they are? To find the answer to this question, we need to take a look at the first keyboard ever invented. It belonged to the typewriter. Originally, keys were arranged in alphabetical order but typists got so good at their job that they would end up typing too fast and the key “arms” would get cross-wired and stuck. So, keyboard manufacturers had to randomize the order of keys to intentionally slow down typists to keep the machine running, and we haven’t changed it back to this day.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"DVORAK" keyboards are designed for minimal finger movement so you can maximize your typing speed. Culturally, we are stuck with the QWERTY keyboards though.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About In the 1970s, cleaning the mouth to keep it healthy wasn’t enough; people wanted something in the toothpaste to freshen the breath, too. Aquafresh answered the call by adding in a blue stripe to their paste to indicate that it could do both. After people began paying more attention to the health of their gums, the brand added a 3rd red stripe to their product, indicating that their paste now had triple action; cleaning, freshening, and plaque control. Even though solid white toothpaste offers the same benefits, companies continue to add stripes to their paste because it still sells.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not really “A Hidden Feature Most People Fail To Notice“...

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About If you fly a lot, then maybe you’ve rolled over the possible uses for the tiny hole in your airplane window a time or two before. It actually serves two purposes: first, it allows airflow through to keep from too much pressure building in the plane and busting the window as it rises in altitude, and second, it keeps the windows from fogging up with all the warm breath of the passengers.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The delicious Toblerone candy bar was first manufactured in Switzerland, so it is easy to see why people assume that the odd triangular shape of the candy bar is a shout out to the Swiss Alps. Actually, the design of the chocolate bar is all about function, not aesthetic. The pieces are in triangles so that if you press on one of them with your thumb, it will snap off easily and leave you with the perfect sized serving.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The perfectly sized serving of Toblerone is one complete bar at least (unless it is one of those giant bars).

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The brushes on the sides of escalators aren’t for polishing your shoes. You may have been using these escalator brushes to clean your shoes, however, these bristles are actually a big safety feature. One of the biggest reasons for escalator mishaps is people getting their clothes and bags stuck in them when they stand too close to the sides.

These nylon bristles play with your mind and make you keep your feet away from the escalator’s skirt panels, hence avoiding accidents.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About The little slot at the end of measuring tape. Most measuring tapes come with a metal stub with a small slot on the end. In case all your hands are full, hang the slot on a nail for measurement. If you look closely, you will also notice that the stub is slightly serrated on one side. It can be used to mark the points without a pencil.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, you can use the long yellow section for measuring the length of things. Fact.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About A teeny-tiny pocket that's seemingly pointless. If you’re wearing a good ol’ pair of jeans, chances are it has a teeny-tiny pocket above the regular pockets on the front. The same place where you get your thumb stuck now and then. It was originally meant to tuck in a hand watch. Levi’s points out it has served more purposes throughout the years, like storing coins, matches, and tickets.

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About What Are These Circles On A Window Of A Bus And What Do They Do?

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30 Everyday Things With 'Hidden' Features You Probably Didn't Know About When you see a person with bobby pins in their hair, they’re usually wavy side up. This is because they probably assume the curves in the pin are there for fashion. The true purpose for the little waves, however, is to grip the pin into place by catching it to the underlying bulk of hair. In other words, wavy side down.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw that info everywhere but that is not true. If you see that pin - the end of the wavy side is bent up. If you wear that wavy side down - that end would point to your skin directly. And the coat of those ends usually fell off. So you will get a sharp metal scratching your skin while wearing it.

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