Arrow on Gas Gauge
This is something you may or may not have noticed before. Next to the gas gauge of nearly every car that’s been manufactured since 2010, there is an arrow that either points to the left or the right. A lot of people may not have even noticed it before it was pointed out to them. This is simply a way to indicate to the driver whether their gas cap is on the left side of the car or the right side of the car. Most people don’t need a reminder because after filling their tank once or twice with a new car, it becomes instinct what side to pull into at the gas station. However, next time you drive a rental car, remember that the arrow is there; otherwise, you’ll look foolish when you try to fill your tank only to realize the cap is on the other side.
Bedding That Helps Fight Germs and Keeps Odors Away
People don’t like to think about it, but your bedsheets are drenched, covered, and crawling with all types of bacteria — even if you wash your sheets weekly. This means you’re laying in and breathing in all these bacteria and microbes all night as you sleep. And with all the time we are spending at home lately, our sheets are just getting dirtier and dirtier.
If the thought of your bedsheets being a sponge for bacteria and other nasty things grosses you out (and it should), there’s something called antibacterial silver that you need to learn about. These silver ions, which is what Miracle Sheets are made with, eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and microbial growth (a.k.a they are self-cleaning). Not only does this mean these sheets will protect you from getting sick, but they’ll also keep your skin clear of blemishes, and you can go much longer in between washes.
Miracle Sheets have countless 5-star reviews and not just because of their ability to kill bacteria, but almost everyone who has them will tell you they are the most comfortable sheets they’ve ever used. These sheets also help regulate temperature and keep you cool and sleeping through the night better.
Right now, the company is offering up to 20% off your order plus a risk-free – 30-day trial but these deals can only be found directly at their website by clicking here.
Loop in Back of Shirt
First of all, this doesn’t apply to garden-variety t-shirts. Surely, you own at least one nice, collared shirt that has this mysterious loop in the middle of your back. We actually have the Navy to thank for the loops on our shirts. Believe it or not, there isn’t a lot of closet space while you’re out at sea, so sailors would have loops on their shirts so they could just hang them on hooks. College kids in the 1960s also utilized the loops, as they could hang up their shirts and keep them neat and wrinkle-free while at the gym. Today, manufacturers put them on shirts as a sign of class and quality. Also, you may have noticed that young ladies sometimes pull the hooks of boys they like, so there is still a practical reason to have these on our shirts.
Lightbulb Security Cameras: No Electrician Needed!
In a world where break-ins, package pilfering, nosy neighbors, and vandalism are on the rise, having a dependable home security camera is nothing short of essential. Enter the Lightbulb Security Cam, the game-changer you’ve been waiting for!
Unlike its stuck-in-place traditional counterparts, this Light Socket Security Cam is here to dazzle you. It boasts crystal-clear, 360° recording, nifty motion tracking, two-way audio, ear-piercing alarms to send intruders packing, night vision that’s sharper than a superhero’s gaze, and dazzling lights. All of this is right at your fingertips, managed effortlessly through a user-friendly app on both iOS and Android devices. And here’s the kicker: it doesn’t rely on bothersome batteries or snarled-up wires for power!
This security cam is poised to leave pricey competitors biting the dust, all while costing just a fraction of their price. Plus, it’s a breeze to plug in anywhere you desire. But here’s the catch – these Light Socket Security Cams are flying off the shelves faster than a superhero’s cape in a hurricane. So, if you’re looking to fortify your home with this Smart Security Cam Cam, you better act fast since inventory sells out fast!
Ridges on Coins
We’re not sure if everyone has noticed this, but both quarters and dimes have rough edges while pennies and nickels don’t. Go ahead, check all of your coins to confirm that I’m not lying to you. See, it’s true. Well, the reason for this goes back to the days when coins were stamped in different weights to reflect the true value of the coin. To stop people from shaving the edges of the coins and melting them into new coins, minters put ridges on coins made of precious metals so that it would be easy to tell if the edges had been shaved off. It’s not really an issue today, but we still have edges on our coins.
Put This On Your Knees To Fix Chronic Pain
In the US alone, it is estimated 100 million people suffer from chronic knee pain. Globally, that number easily surpasses a billion. It’s one of the more common health problems that reduce your quality of life.
The reason why so many people continue to suffer from knee pain is not that there aren’t treatments, it’s that for the longest time they were stuck with either expensive surgeries or harmful medications. And even after wasting a ton of money, most people barely had any relief.
“I struggled with meniscus and tendonitis issues for a while… my knees used to be a mess! It got so bad at one point, I could barely stand for more than 30 minutes at a time.” “But through time and technique, as well as with help from numerous orthopedists and podiatrists, I feel that I have come a long way in developing these knee sleeves”. “They are my life’s work, made to help support and protect my knees without feeling discomfort or pain.” “Now I want to help others and pay it forward”
To help pay it forward, Thomas agreed to give our readers an exclusive discount of 40% off, which can only be found by clicking here.
He did warn that due to high demand for Circa Knee, this discount won’t be valid much longer.
Randomly Placed Buttons on Jeans
Avid jeans wearers are no doubt aware of all the extra buttons scattered about their pants, usually around their pockets. Yes, it seems a little odd, but you’ve probably just accepted that’s how jeans are made. But those buttons actually have an important purpose. First, they’re technically called rivets, even if they resemble buttons. More importantly, they are strategically placed on the jeans to prevent them from getting worn out at the seams and ripping. Imagine that happening at an inopportune time and you’ll be glad your jeans are properly riveted. It’s actually interesting to note that jean tycoon Levi Strauss owns the patent on these rivets. The idea came about in 1829 after miners complained about how quickly their jeans were wearing out. Young Mr. Strauss came up with a solution to the problem, and now it seems like jeans can practically last forever.
How To Fix Slow WiFi Without Giving Your Internet Company More Money
Having slow internet and losing your signal is the worst. You try everything to fix it but nothing works. I
So you call your internet provider for help, but they offer no help. All they suggest is to pay more to upgrade your plan to a faster speed. Even if you do that, nothing changes, because they purposely throttle down your speeds to make it slower.
RangeXTD is a very cool solution we tested to stop your internet provider from slowing down your internet.
However, it does more than just improve your existing speed. This tiny device also extends your WiFi to reach every part of your house. This means no more dead spots where you can’t get WiFi. This makes it perfect for all types of homes where family members need WiFi in all rooms including the basement, garage and out in the backyard. With more people spending time at home and working from home, this will be a hot seller this holiday season.
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Shoe Insoles That Fix Back, Knee, And Neck Pain
Most people are unaware that back, knee, hip, and even neck pain are all tied to their feet. When you think about how you’re on your feet all day it makes sense. Even the slightest misalignment and it breaks havoc on your entire body (especially your back/spine).
The team behind MindInsole combined modern technology with 3,000-year-old reflexology to create an insole to fix this issue. These insoles deliver over 400 acupoints that lead to quick relief and better circulation in your feet.
Millions of people are already using MindInsole to help them including people who suffer from neuropathy pain, plantar fasciitis, chronic back pain, and more.
MindInsole is always in a constant state of being sold out, but right now they still have some in stock. We even found a discount for 50% off which can be found by clicking here.
Pour Salt Down Your Sink Drain To Fix Clogs
Salt is one of the most commonly found minerals on earth. And while most people associate it with cooking, it actually has tons of uses all around the house. One of the more helpful alternatives uses for salt is to help fix clogged drains. Here’s what you need to do. First, clear as much of the blockage as you can by hand. Then take 1/2 a cup of salt and 1/2 a cup of baking soda and pour it into the drain. Then take vinegar and pour it down the hole. It will bubble up fast, then by the time the bubbles stop, the clog should be gone. Salt can also be used for things like putting out a dangerous grease fire. You can also use it as an abrasive to help clean a very dirty pot or pan. There are literally ended uses for salt around the house, that’s why it pays to always keep extra in your pantry.
Stop Snoring Tonight
It’s hard enough to get a full night’s rest without any disturbances. If you snore or have a partner that snores, getting a goodnight sleep is nearly impossible. A lack of sleep is one of the worst things for your well-being and overall health.
In the past, all you could turn to stop the snoring were CPAP machines. But these were expensive and sometimes even louder than the snores themselves. Or in extreme cases you could turn to a medical operation, which may not be covered by health insurance and could cost tens of thousands of dollars. Thankfully, a product called SleepConnection is turning the sleep industry on its head.
SleepConnection is a watch-like device that detects snoring by using cutting-edge biosensors. It immediately sends natural electrical pulses to naturally and gracefully reposition your body and end your snoring without waking you.
We just checked and it’s actually on sale again, but this discount can only be found by clicking here.
Replace Toxic And Expensive Laundry Detergent With This
Finding laundry detergent that’s safe, effective, and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg is near impossible. And if you do ever find one, no one in the family can agree on the scent, most are nauseating. Forget about finding a good detergent if someone in your house has sensitive skin, they’ll be stuck with dry itchy skin no matter what.
This is why so many people are tossing out their detergents in exchange for a Laundry Masher. Instead of using detergent, you throw this precision-made sphere into your washing machine with your clothes. It deep cleans to kill bacteria and kills bad odors better than the even most expensive laundry detergent out there.
It’s genius how it works, yet so simple. the Laundry Masher is a sphere that’s filled with specially-made Nanosilver infused ceramic beads. These beads react with the water inside the washing machine to deep clean clothes super fast. The best part is this Laundry Masher is reusable for over 200 uses.
Use WD40 In Your Bathroom Faucets
For most people., they deal with hard water which over time can make cause things to become harder to do. For example, your shower or bath faucets, as hard water build-up, turning the hot water knob can become increasingly more difficult. Or the same can happen with the shower/bath diverter spout (that little thing you pull that will make the water come out of the faucet or showerhead). Instead of taking apart your faucet or paying a plumber to come to fix it, you can use WD40. Just take a can of WD40 (preferably one with a long flexible hose) and spray it inside of your faucet. The WD40 will loosen up the hard water and make the diverter work as smoothly as day 1. The same goes for a hard to turn shower knob, a spritz of WD40 and it will work like brand new.
Q-Tips Are Dangerous And Ineffective. This Is How You’re Supposed To Clean Your Ears
You know that subtle fear we all have when we begin to shove a cotton swab into our ear? That maybe the swab will go too far and hit your brain? Or do you have a loved one who may not be able to properly clean their ears due to dexterity or other stability issues? Count us in for all of the above, not to mention the fact that spending $10 per box on swabs adds up fast.
We saw tVidler when scrolling Instagram, and the avalanche of positive reviews attached to it. To say this thing has a cult following would be an understatement. It kind of looks like a drill – and in a way, it is. But it’s super soft “drill” that you gently put in your ear, and the soft bristles pull out that ear crud instead of pushing it further in the way a swab will do. Think of it like a super soft corkscrew. And unlike a swab, it’s soft, bends and the risk of “injury” is almost non-existent.
Pom-Poms on Winter Hats
For those in cold-weather climates and those without hair, winter hats are a necessity. But have you ever wondered why so many of them have a fluffy ball or pom-pom on top? Naturally, the origin of this fashion feature can be traced back to Scandinavia, where it’s practically winter year round. Anyway, the pom-pom may have been put there initially as a way to gather the seams together during a time before knitting was common. Over the past several centuries, many types of headgear have had pom-poms or similar features. For whatever reason, having a pom-pom at the top of a hate has been popular throughout history. One generation after another, people seem to take a liking to it.
Cleaning Your Shower Using A Dishwasher Tablet
Reverse The Damage Caused By Poor Sleep
It’s happened to all of us, you wake up one day with back or neck pain and nothing you do seems to get rid of it. All day you’re bothered by the discomfort and worse, trying to get a good night’s sleep is merely impossible. It’s pretty much torture and you’ll do almost anything to fix it. But most people don’t want to spend $1000s of dollars on something that MIGHT work like a custom back or neck brace…or even surgery.
Dr. Shiva tells us. “Whether you have chronic pain or not…whether you have migraines, headaches, insomnia, or just have trouble getting restful sleep, the Derila will work for you. My staff and I did extensive studies on the effects of back-sleepers versus side-sleepers, how much padding to use for the neck while sleeping, and so many things. All of these studies resulted in a pillow that is universally the best fit, size, shape, and thickness for everyone.”
After a few seconds of reading about Derila online, you can see why it has a cult following. It simply just works.
Holes in Pot Handle
Unless you’re a professional cook, you may be confused as to why most pots and pans have a hole at the end of the handle You may not have even noticed that the hole is there. There are actually two good reasons why pots and pans have this hole. First, it makes it easy to hang them up on hooks when they’re drying or not in use. This is often seen in professional kitchens or house that have a lot of space. Another trick that experienced chefs like to use is using that hole to hold a utensil. For example, if you have a stirring spoon, you don’t just want to leave it in the pot or set it on the counter. But with the hole at the end of the handle, you can slide the utensil in there so it just sits up and drips back into the pot. Try it out next time you want to impress people with your cooking skills.
Clipping Your Nails Made Easier And Pain-Free
All cheap drugstore nail clippers need to be thrown out ASAP! As we get older arthritis in our hands and wrists gets worse and worse. This makes it impossible to get a good grip on the tiny handle of your typical nail clipper. When you finally do get a grip, you end up cutting yourself or dropping it.
It’s annoying, embarrassing, and dangerous. It also means you’re left with uneven sharp nails. This is exactly why ClipperPro was invented.
The inventor experienced these same issues all the time and knew something had to be done. So he created ClipperPro which is made from surgical grade steel. But the genius behind his invention is the swivel blade that allows you to clip your nails at any angle and the ergonomically handle. It’s dead simple to use and just needs a light touch to operate.
Right now, the company is offering a 50% discount for new customers which can only be found by clicking here.
Keep Your Kids Entertained By Glueing Coins To Their Shoes
Never Get Bitten By A Mosquito Again
The worst thing about warm weather is annoying mosquitos with the constant bitting, itching, and the potential to get whatever pathogen they might be carrying. So you try lighting terrible smelling candles, or using toxic bug sprays (some of these are even banned in most countries), or even hiring an expensive professional pest company, but none of it actually works.
This is exactly why Buzz B-Gone was invented, to put an end to annoying mosquitos once and for all. And based on the fact most of the reviews give this product a full 5-star rating, it looks like they have finally solved this major issue.
Buzz B-Gone is a simple, but a genius solution for mosquitos problems. It uses a powerful UV light to attract the mosquitos, then when they touch the light, they get zapped and it kills them instantly (without the need for chemicals). It was built powerful enough to be used anywhere you need, indoors or outdoors, but light enough to take on-the-go.
Thanks to how well it works, and their current 50% off promotion, they are selling like crazy and are expected to be sold out any day now. If you want to get one before they do, you have to buy it directly from their website by clicking here.
Dish Soap Used In The Toilet
New Tech to Lower Fuel Costs
The cost to fill up your car’s gas tank today is absolutely crippling to the wallet — with prices fluctuating as much as 10% each day in some cities. I personally have had to skimp on other necessities so I can afford to fill up the tank to get to work. And I know countless others who are being forced to do the same.
Luckily, a buddy of mine, who owns a fleet of trucks for work, tipped me off to something he is using called Automend Pro. In the past month, his total gas expenditures went down by about 35% — which equates to a lot of money!
Automend Pro is a tiny device that monitors and diagnoses any issues with your car, SUV, or truck. Just plug it in, then the device will automatically track your gas mileage and provide you with what you need to get better mileage out of it. The best part is that it was built for people who have zero knowledge of cars. So if you can plug something into an outlet, you can easily set this up in any car!
There’s only one catch: if your car was made before 1996, it won’t work. Other than that, you just plug it in, download the app, and let the device run, and in under 2 mins, you’re done. Watch the gas savings add up in real time!
If you’re interested in getting one, we searched all over the internet and found a link that gets you the Automend Pro direct from the distributor for 50% off. To grab this deal while supplies last — CLICK HERE!
The Tiny House Heater Taking America By Storm
Weather experts are predicting this winter to be crazy cold. In fact, it’s supposed to be the coldest winter in over two decades. This means money thrown into the bottomless pit of the electric company or spending $1,000s of dollars to fix/tune up your heat so it can handle the cold without breaking down completely.
But thanks to a genius new invention, you no longer have to keep handing over hard-earned money to your greedy electric company a penny more to stay warm.
Hulk Heater is a tiny plugin heater (which costs just pennies to run each month) and it dramatically warms the air around you. It works in any outlet, takes just 3 seconds to start heating up your air, and is nearly silent when in operation
Tens of thousands of people already use Hulk Heater to warm their homes, and most even ordered more units after seeing how well it works. People are keeping them in their offices where they work, their kids’ rooms, the kitchen, even outside on their patios.
There’s only one problem people complain about..it’s always selling out. The company just sent out a notice they got a new shipment from the factory and are offering a special discount of 50% off, but it can only be purchased by clicking here.
Use Bread Soaked In Vinegar As A Deodorizer
We have all dealt with this problem before, you go to throw out some garbage and as soon as you lift the lid you are hit with a wall of terrible smells. Disgusting! Then you try and clean it with sprays you can buy from the supermarket, but those don’t really help. Now your garbage will smell like chemicals and rotting food. Luckily, there’s a better solution and you likely have the items in your house already. All you need to do is take a piece of bread (stale one is even better) and soak it in some plain old distilled vinegar. Throw it in the bottom of any garbage can overnight, then in the morning toss it away. All the nasty smells will be gone!
Black Grating in Microwave
Let’s be honest, how many people have ever taken a close up look at their microwave? Probably not too many of us. If you have, you may have noticed the black grating on the microwave door. This is called a Faraday shield, and it’s not an aesthetic choice, it’s super important. The Faraday shield is in place to prevent electromagnetic fields from leaving the microwave and causing harm to people who are waiting for their hot pocket to heat up. Without it, not only would your safety be at risk, but the microwave wouldn’t be effective in cooking your food. So, next time you complain about not being able to see inside the microwave, remember that there’s an important reason why that’s the case.
Place A Bag Over Your Car’s Mirrors
Waking up for work is hard enough. It’s even worse when you have to get up extra early in the winter to scrape the ice off of your car mirrors. Most of the time you’re in a hurry because you’re going to be late and this will make you even later.
There’s an easy and lazy way to make sure this is never a problem again. Keep and grocery or ziplock bag in your car. The next time you park and the weather might turn your mirrors into ice, put a bag over each mirror. Then when it’s time to get in the car, you just take the bag off and you’re on your way. The bag stops ice from forming and it literally takes 3 seconds to do.
Golf Ball Dimples
The term golf ball is actually misleading because they technically aren’t round. If you’ve ever seen one up close, you’ll notice that the outside of golf balls are filled with dozens of little dimples. This wasn’t always the case, but over time, savvy golfers noticed that older balls with bumps and nicks would travel further. These imperfections actually create turbulence in the air surrounding the ball, which helps to reduce drag. Eventually, golf balls were designed with these dimples as a way to manufacture this turbulence so that balls get more lift and reach greater distances. Unfortunately, if your game is putt-putt, the dimples on a golf ball aren’t going to do much to help you. But they are a big reason why professional players these days can hit the ball so much further than players of past generations.
Long Neck Bottles
For fans of adult beverages, it’s no accident that the drinks you like often come in bottles that have long necks. For starters, the shape of beer bottles makes them comfortable to hold for extended periods of time. It also makes them easier for pouring into that ice-cold glass or mug you pulled out of the freezer. Some long-neck bottles will also have a more bulbous neck to help collect particles and sediment in unfiltered beers. If that weren’t enough, long necks also help to distribute heat throughout the entire bottle when your warm hand clutches it. Essentially, the long neck plays a role in making sure your beverage stays cold, which is what you want, right?
Soda Can Tab
If you’ve ever popped open a can of soda, you’re surely familiar with the tab at the top of the can. Also, if you’re like most people, this tab has probably annoyed you at one point or another, especially if it becomes detached and then falls into the can with the rest of the liquid. As it turns out, you haven’t been using the tab properly. As it turns out, the tab on soda cans was designed to be flipped over again and used as a holder for your straw. Who knew, right? Obviously, most of us don’t use straws to drink from cans because they’re usually so flimsy inside the can. Isn’t that why they started giving cans a wider mouth a few years back? But if you think about it, using the tab to hold your straw in place makes perfect sense.
Backup & Organize ALL Your Computer’s Photos & Videos With ONE Simple Click!
Picture it: Your computer is filled with various folders of priceless photos and videos that represent all of your precious family memories. “SOMEDAY” you’ll take the time to sort, organize, and backup all your files … but then disaster strikes. And all of those memories you cherish so much and hoped to create a family DVD with are now gone.
Unfortunately, it’s not all that uncommon and happens more often than you think: 31% of PC users have LOST ALL of their files due to events beyond their control. That’s why you need The PhotoStick.
PhotoStick backs up and protects up to 60,000 photos and videos WITHOUT you spending any time to do any of it. With The PhotoStick, you’ll never have to worry about losing your valuable memories to circumstances beyond your control.
Extra Holes in Sneakers
Unless someone else ties your shoelaces for you, there’s no way you haven’t noticed the extra unused holes at the top of your shoes. It’s not a design flaw; in fact, the extra holes are there for your benefit. People who get blisters on their feet or can feel their feet moving around inside their shoe can place their shoelaces in those extra holes but in the opposite direction. This creates a loop on each side, allowing you to cross your laces inside each loop. Then you pull down on the laces to create a much tighter lock before tying your laces normally. This maneuver is called the “lace lock” or “heel lock” and it helps ensure that your shoes remain tight to your feet.
Extra Fabric with Clothing
We’ve all bought clothes that come with a tiny bag that has an extra patch of fabric inside. For most people, their first instinct is to think that it’s there in case the shirt or pants get a rip. With a little extra fabric, you could just sew up the hole. But that’s not why clothes come with extra fabric. Think about it, unless you’re a professional seamstress, it would be obvious that you patched a hole. Instead, that extra fabric is so you can test out washing the material a certain way to know if it’ll shrink or the colors will bleed. After all, you don’t want to wash a new shirt without knowing how it’ll react in the machine. With the extra fabric, you can test it out ahead of time. Neat, huh?
Place A Bag Weighed Down With Coins Over Your Drains
Whether you’re at a hotel, or you’re own home this next trick be a huge help. We’ve all been there, we have a shirt we want to wear, but there’s a small stain. Instead of doing a whole wash (or pay a hotel to do it), you can easily wash it in your sink or tub.
Place a bag weighed down with a few coins or other small objects over the drain. Why do this? Simple. This little trick helps stop any water from leaking down the drain so your clothing item stays fully submerged and gets clean quicker while you’re doing a quick wash.
Flat Takeout Boxes
We’ve all ordered Chinese takeout before, brought it home, and dumped it out onto our own plates. Either that, or we just eat it straight out of the carton. However, we’re sad to inform you that you’re doing it all wrong. The reason that Chinese (and other food) takeout boxes are flat is that they are designed to be their own plate. While the food is still inside the container, you can (easily but carefully) pull the sides apart and set it flat on the table. If you did everything correctly, your meal will be sitting on a flat and perfectly usable plate. It’s crazy how easy it is to pull this off and even crazier that more people don’t realize why takeout containers are shaped as they are.
Real Relief For Neck Pain Sufferers—Even If Nothing Else Has Worked
In the past, neck pain meant endless and expensive visits to doctors, therapists, and the drug store. Luckily, there has been a solution taking America by storm for how effective (and cheap) it is.
NeckRelax is a state-of-the-art portable neck massager. This small device helps to stimulate and relax muscles along your vertical spine – feels better than a massage! This allows you to get fast relief wherever you are.
NeckRelax can be used from the comfort of your own home or office. This cutting edge tech combines ultrasound technology combined with infrared heat and electro stimulation. It’s remarkably effective.
Colored Squares on Toothpaste
Ever take a close look at a tube of toothpaste and noticed a colored block toward the bottom? Most of the time it’s blue, red, green, or black. It’s not an aesthetic choice by the toothpaste manufacturer, nor is it a hidden signal about the chemicals used to make the toothpaste. Those are two or the more popular explanations. However, these colored blocks on the tube are actually called “eye marks.” They tell the machines on the assembly line where to cut and fold the packaging. Without it, tubes of toothpaste would be attached to one another, making it awfully difficult to apply any to your toothbrush. If you’re worried about any toxic chemicals being in your toothpaste, the colored block tells you nothing, just read the ingredients on the back.
Keyboard Bumps
Metal And Black Diamond Markers On Measuring Tape
There comes a time in every person’s life when a parent or guardian has forced them to hold the end of measuring tape. At this time, you probably noticed a small piece of metal at the end of the measuring tape. Well, technically at the beginning. In any event, there are multiple reasons why that metal end exists. For starters, there’s a little slot that can be placed around a nail to help hold the measuring tape in place on the off chance that no one is around to hold the other end. Also, you probably noticed that the edge is a little serrated. This makes it easy to mark a wall or other surface in case you can’t seem to locate the pencil that’s tucked behind your ear to mark your measurement that way.
As for those black diamonds you see printed on nearly all standard measuring tape? Consider them “Stud Finders”. They can show you the exact center between 2 studs in your wall. The first black diamond is at 19.2” on the tape measure, and then repeats at 38.4”, 57.6”, 76.8” and finally 96” inches. In other words, if you know your home was built using standard 16″ stud spacing, you can simply pull out a tape measure instead of an electronic stud finder!
Holes in Padlock
At a certain point in our lives, we’ve all used a padlock for one reason or another. You may or may not have noticed that there’s a little hole, sometimes two, at the bottom of the padlock. These holes actually serve two important purposes for the lock itself. First, they allow any water that gets inside to drain out of the lock. Often times, locks are used outside, so they have to be prepared to handle the elements. If water couldn’t drain out and it ended up freezing, the lock would suffer some serious damage since water expands when it freezes. Second, the holes allow you to pour oil or WD-40 into the lock in case it gets jammed and won’t open up. Without the hole for pouring oil, once the lock became stuck, it’d be useless.
Hole in Cap of Ballpoint Pens
At first glance, there appears to be something wrong with your pen’s cap because it has a hole in it. Fear not, because this was totally done on purpose, and no it’s not because the company wants the pen to dry out and force you to buy more. They are actually there so that air can flow through in the event the cap is swallowed accidentally by a child or adult. Remember, a lot of adults have the bad habit of putting pen caps in their mouth and it only takes one bad move until the cap ends up in the back of their throat. Feel free to keep your conspiracy theories about companies drying out pens on purpose; that hole in the cap is all about safety.
Placing A Rubber Band Around Both Door Knobs
Everyone has rubber bands in their messy drawer, but now you’ll actually have a use for them besides holding things together. If you have young kids or ever did, then you know nothing is worse than waking them up by accident when they are sleeping. And one of the most common ways to wake them is by going into their room to check on them only to have the sound of the door opening wake them up. To stop the loud noise the lock makes is very easy. Take a rubber band, wrap it around each doorknob, and over the lock/latch. This allows you to open and close the door without ANY noise, letting your sleeping baby stay asleep. Wrapping a rubber band around the door is also a good way to stop a toddler/child from locking a door on purpose or accident.
Hole Next to iPhone Camera
If you have an iPhone, you may have noticed a little hole right next to the camera lens. If you don’t have an iPhone, get with the times already! In any event, that tiny hole is not a second secret camera that helps Facebook and the NSA spy on you. It’s actually a microphone. Starting with the iPhone 5, there are three microphones on every smartphone. One is under the speaker grill, one is on the bottom edge of the phone, and the third is right next to the camera lens. With the three microphones, it’s easier to pick up sounds no matter how you choose to hold your phone, which actually comes in handy if you have voice recognition. That third microphone next to your lens is also important when you shoot video with sound on your iPhone.
Zigzag Side of Bobby Pin
Even if you’ve never used a bobby pin (looking at you, gentlemen), you’ve surely noticed that one side is straight and one side is kind of wavy. Usually, the side with the zigzag pattern is facing toward the scalp, so we don’t see it. Of course, it might look a little cooler that way. However, the wavy side is what helps keep the pin in place all day by helping to catch the big clump of hair. That’s why you only see the wavy side when the bobby pin isn’t in use.
Cylinder Toward End of Cable Cord
We’ve all used cable or power cords of some kind and notice a big cylinder-shaped lump toward the end. Most people don’t know that those are actually called chokes or ferrite cores. They are simply magnetic iron oxide that helps to prevent any high-frequency electromagnetic interference. An example of this kind of interference is when your cell phone gets too close to a speaker and you get that weird noise interrupting your call. That’s why we have those big cylinders on cable cords.
Wings on Apple Power Cord
If you own a MacBook, you probably noticed that there are wings you can pull up on the power cord. At first, you were probably confused as to why they exist. Don’t worry, all of us were unsure why they were there at first. However, they do have a purpose. If you flip them up, it becomes easier to wrap the cord around the power block so it’s not just hanging out there, getting in the way. You don’t have to use it, but it’s a neat little accessory.
Blue Part of Eraser
Why would an eraser possibly need two different colors? It’s one of the great grade school mysteries. Growing up, there were always rumors that the blue part of an eraser could pen ink. Well, that’s not exactly true. The truth is that the blue part of the eraser is designed to be used on types of paper that are thicker and stronger than common looseleaf or notebook paper. The kind of paper used by artists tend to be more sensitive to friction, which is why they need a special type of eraser different from the pink one us non-artistic types use.
Square Patch on Backpacks
Do the square patches on the back of your backpack look cool? Sure, but they also have a purpose. The lashing square or pig snout is there so you can carry extra gear on your backpack. Various cords and strings can go through the lash tabs so you can hang extra stuff on the back part of your bag. If you ever go camping and need to carry a lot of extra supplies, this will come in handy.
Color-Coded Ice Cream Scoops
Admittedly, I worked in an ice cream stand for several years and never understood why ice cream scoops all have different colors. It’s only later that I learned what most people still don’t know, which is that each color represents a different size of scoop. Ice cream scoops come in over a dozen different sizes based on how many scoops go in a cup and how many scoops are needed to fill a 32-ounce container. Sure, the colors on the handles look nice, but they also serve a purpose.
Brass Doorknobs
Okay, so no one is expecting you to pay too much attention to door handles, but perhaps you’ve noticed that all doorknobs are made of brass. This is no accident. Surfaces made of brass are more resistant to bacteria building up, helping to make doorknobs free of germs. Obviously, this is important since people will pick up germs on their hands in countless different ways and then touch doorknobs that are then touched by countless other people. But because we use brass doorknobs, germs don’t have a free for all.
Sleep With A Bar Of Soap Under Your Sheets
It might sound strange, but there’s some evidence to back this up. People claim that sleeping with a bar of soap helped cure their leg cramps at night. This trick has gained so much popularity that it even made it to the TV show “The Doctors”. When they polled their audience, 40% said this has relieved their leg cramps or restless legs syndrome. Some suggest placing soap near your feet helps ions to go from the soap to your body and eventually your nervous system. It’s these ions that help ease your cramps. While there’s been no official clinical study on this, anyone who suffers from leg cramps should give this a shot as you have nothing to lose.
Discs Under Bottle Caps
At some point in our lives, we’ve looked under the cap on a bottle of soda and found a little plastic disc. It seems unnecessary to have it there at first, but that tiny plastic disc actually helps to see in carbonation. Don’t ask us to explain the science behind it, but those discs trap carbon dioxide so that the soda doesn’t lose their fizz. Without them, we’d all be drinking flat soda, and no one wants to live in a world like that.
Tab on Rearview Mirror
Hopefully, all of us look in our rearview mirror regularly when we drive, but you can drive for years without noticing the tab at the bottom of the mirror. Even if you notice its presence, you may not realize that it has a purpose. Honestly, I didn’t know what it did until my late 20s when someone explained that it allows you to change the position of the mirror so you’re not blinded by the headlights of the car behind you. It deflects light without preventing you from being able to see that there’s a car behind you. It’s very much an overlooked safety feature in cars.
Loops on Grocery Carts
Yes, you can fit a lot of stuff in your grocery cart, but most people don’t realize that there are loops that help to frame the fold-out section of carts to help protect the items in your cart. With these loops, you can hang plastic bags that are carrying vulnerable items like eggs and bread that you don’t want to get squished by heavier items. Clearly, whoever designed grocery carts was well ahead of their time. In fact, even check out people who bag your groceries and put them in your cart may not even be aware of this neat function.
Margins on Lined Paper
Have you ever asked yourself why notebook paper has margins? Also, why do the margins change when you get to college so you have more space on the page? Well, the answer to the second question is because colleges are cruel. The answer to the first question, meanwhile, is far more interesting. Many years ago, back in the days when rats would frequently take up residence in a person’s home, they would chew on paper. With margins on the paper, a rat could eat the edges of the paper without ruining anyone’s work or accidentally eating important information. Obviously, we don’t need this feature so much anymore, but they do help protect what’s written from general wear and tear that happens on the edges of notebook paper.
Paper Condiment Cups
Why do we always have to fill six of these tiny paper condiment cups with ketchup every time we order fries? These things are so tiny, if we order chicken fingers, we can’t even dip them in the special sauce. Alas, we’ve missed the boat on these tiny cups. The purpose of these is to unfold them so that they become a little plate upon which you put your ketchup and various other condiments. If you do this, all of your dipping needs will be met without a hassle.
Pocket in Women’s Underwear
Why do women have secret pockets sewn right into their underwear? Well, just because you can fit tampons and other small items into them doesn’t make them secret pockets. They are actually called a panty gusset, it’s simply extra fabric sewn in that most manufacturers don’t bother to stitch it closed. To be fair, it’s actually more comfortable without the extra seems. It also gives women that little pouch to use however they please.
Plastic Lids on Cups
This one might blow your mind a little. The plastic lids that come on top of disposable cups are able to double as a coaster. Yes, you should keep the lid on if you’re in a car or plan on shaking the cup. But when you sit down to enjoy your beverage, the ridges on the lid are perfectly designed so it can serve as a coaster that hugs the base of the cup. It may not seem like it, but these lids are designed with this function in mind. In life, there’s almost always a method to the madness, and this is a great example.
Two Holes At The End Of Electrical Prongs
You look at them all the time, but have you ever noticed the two holes at the end of every electrical prongs? There’s a 99% chance if you unplug any appliance in your home the two flat prongs will have these holes. So why are they there? There are 3 reasons for them:
1. Inside an outlet there are tiny bumps, these bumps make it so the holes on the prong can “grip” inside, staying in place firmly.
2. These holes allow someone to “lock” the device attached to the cord in case they don’t want anyone using it. For example. Some construction sites will place a padlock through the hole when they aren’t on the job to stop someone from using an appliance when no one is around.
3. Manufacturers save a small amount of money by having to use fewer raw materials to make these.
Detachable Headrest in Cars
As a kid, did you ever sit in the backseat on family road trips and play with the headrest of the person in the front seat? Come on, I’m not the only one, right? Anyway, you may have noticed that this headrest can completely come out of the seat. Is this a crazy flaw in car design? Nope. On the contrary, it’s meant to be used in an emergency. If you’re trapped in your car, you can pull out the headrest and use the long metal bars to break the window so you can get out. Yup, it’s a life hack that could literally save your life someday.
Lines of Red Solo Cup
Okay, no judgment here, but we’ve all had way too much to drink out of those red solo cups at some point in our lives. Also, we’ve all probably been too busy to notice a series of horizontal lines on those cups. Guess what? Those ridged lines have a purpose; they tell us how much alcohol to put in the cup. The first line at the bottom measures one ounce, which is equivalent to one shot of hard liquor. The next line up is at five ounces, which is the perfect amount for a glass of one. The line at the top denotes 12 ounces, which is the standard size of one beer. It turns out the red solo cup was trying to help you from drinking too much all along.
Three Handles on Jerry Can
If you love traveling and camping, you’ve surely seen a Jerry can before. While you may know it can hold up to five gallons of fuel, you may be confused as to why there are three handles across the top. These are there to make sure the fuel inside is evenly distributed while you’re carrying the can, especially if two people are carrying it. With two people, they should each grab the two outside handles. But if you’re strong enough to carry it along, you should grab the middle handle.
Holes in Airplane Windows
Raise your hand if you freaked out a little the first time you had the window seat on an airplane and noticed a tiny hole in the window? There’s no need to be ashamed; it’s a little odd and disconcerting to see at first because you think it means the window is vulnerable to breaking mid-flight. However, there is an important reason why that hole it’s there. First of all, it’s called the breather hole. When an airplane climbs, air pressure drops outside, but the cabin remains at a safe and comfortable level. The breather allows the two outer panes of the aircraft to deal with the pressure difference. Not to be alarmist, but if the outer pane becomes compromised, there would be a small air leak coming through the breather hole. However, this is a rare occurrence and the plane would still be able to cope with the pressure.
Wooden Coat Hangers
Yes, wooden coat hangers are fancy and denote a touch of class, but that’s not why they exist in the first place. Wooden coat hangers are designed specifically to help repel moths and various other creatures that may want to do damage to clothing. Heavy clothing, specifically coats and dresses made out of wool, can be vulnerable to various insects. The cedar wood used to make wooden hangers has a pleasing smell to it and is known to help repel moths and other bugs.
Flaps on Juice Boxes
Why do juice boxes have those heavy flaps toward the top? Well, look at the picture and you’ll see why. This young fellow has figured out that those bulky flaps can be folded outward so that they’re easier for children to hold. Remember, juice boxes are meant for those ages 2 to 10, and folding out the flaps makes it easier for small hands to hold the juice box without dropping it. If you didn’t know that, don’t worry about it because you’re probably too old to be drinking from a juice box anyway.
Dip in Wine Bottle
So you like drinking wine, huh? Well, then you probably noticed that sizable dip at the bottom of the bottle. It seems a little odd, but there are a number of reasons why it’s there. For starters, it’s called a punt or a kick-up, although it’s not exactly clear why it’s called that. In any event, it makes the bottle a little more stable, so it won’t fall over and break with a slight touch or a strong wind if you happen to like taking a bottle on a picnic. Having the punt at the bottom also makes the bottle stronger so it can hold up to higher pressure if there is champagne or sparkling wine inside. The punt also makes it easier to distribute steam while cleaning the bottle before the wine is poured into it, ensuring that your wine is as pristine as possible.
