Do you like drinking a glass of wine? If so, perhaps you have already noticed the dip at the end of the bottle. It is more than just an interesting design quirk. First of all, this part is called the kick-up or punt. At any rate, it lends the bottle more stability to prevent it from falling over or breaking after a strong gust of wind passes by. It also makes the bottle stronger in order to hold in champagne and sparkling wine. Lastly, it makes it easier to distribute steam when they are cleaning it before pouring the wine in.
Shirt Loops
This does not only apply to t-shirts, you know. You will also find this on a nice collared shirt! Apparently, this practice began with the Navy. There is not much closet space out at sea, which is why sailors hang their shirts on hooks through these loops. College kids in the ‘60s also used them to keep the shirts neat and wrinkle-free at the gym. These days, manufacturers leave them on as a sign of quality and class.
Gas Gauge Arrow
Perhaps you have already noticed this if you happen to drive a car. Beside the gas gauge of just about every car manufactured from 2010 onwards, you will see an arrow pointing either to the right or left. This serves as a way to remind drivers which side of the car the gas cap is located! If you have been using the car for a while, you might not need the reminder. However, it is useful when you are driving a rental car or a brand-new vehicle. If you ask us, it sounds pretty handy.
Charcoal Purifies Air And Removes Odors
Activated bamboo charcoal is available at home goods stores. You can use it to remove odors and purify the air! No need for baking soda or pricey air purifiers here. Aside from that, this kind of charcoal can remove bacteria and allergens as well. You just need to put them into mesh bags and place them in the area with foul odors. Companies like BreathGreen Charcoal Bags have been selling their products for $10 each. This sounds like a pretty awesome product, doesn’t it?
Random Jean Buttons
People who love jeans are probably familiar with all those extra buttons scattered all over the pants, often somewhere around the pockets. It might seem odd, but you probably have no idea what they are for. Those buttons are actually pretty important. They are called rivets and are placed strategically on the garment to stop them from wearing out at the seams and ripping open. Jeans giant Levi Strauss is the owner of the patent on rivets. He came up with the idea when miners complained about how easily their jeans had been wearing out in 1829.
Extra Fabric With New Clothes
When you buy new clothes, it might come with a small bag that has an extra bit of fabric. It is easy to assume that this is for patching up rips and tears. However, it is intended for something else. The fabric is meant to be a trial clothe you can use to find out if it will shrink or bleed in the wash. It is not a good idea to wash a new piece of clothing without knowing how it will react in the wash. This will fix that!
Airplane Window Holes
Did you freak out a little when you first sat in the window seat and noticed the tiny hole in the airplane window? We have all been there. Why does it even exist? The breather hole, as it is called, lets the outer panes of the airplane deal with the pressure difference when an airplane goes higher. This makes the cabin stay at a comfortable and safe level. Should the outer pane ever get compromised, you should notice an air leak through the tiny hole!
Black Grating In The Microwave
We doubt you have ever inspected your microwave way too close. However, it is easy enough to notice the black grating on the door of the microwave. It is called the Faraday shield, and it prevents electromagnetic fields from escaping the microwave and warming people. You would be in danger without it AND your food would not get cooked. Which one is worse? Anyway, the more you know!
Dimples On Golf Balls
Golf balls aren’t really round… If you look at them all up close and personal, you will notice all the dimples on the surface. Apparently, golfers noticed that balls that have nicks and bumps tend to travel a longer distance. The imperfections create turbulence, which reduces drag. This is the reason they began to make golf balls with dimples to create more lift. If you are playing putt-putt, it won’t help much.
Long Bottle Necks
Have you ever noticed how adult beverages come in bottles with long necks? This shape makes beers more comfortable to hold during extended periods of time. It also allows easy pouring when you want to put them in a mug or glass. Unfiltered beers commonly use long-necks with a more bulbous neck to capture sediments. Long necks also distribute heat throughout the bottle, so you should thank them!
Can Tabs
If you have ever opened a can of soda, you are familiar with the can tabs already. If you are like most people, you probably find it annoying because it tends to detach and fall into the can! Apparently, the tab on these cans had been designed to become a straw holder. These days, it is not very common to use a straw to drink from a can. They even widened the mouth a while back to make this easier!
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