How do you use it? 8 things you might not know the real function of
There are a lot of common objects in daily use which we do not realize have other functions. We may have habits that prevent us from gaining this extra knowledge, for example.
So why not read up on the actual functions of these objects? Some of them could really surprise us, improve the quality of our lives and prove useful in solving small problems we encounter.
Below, we have listed a number of these things which you can review. Who knows, their actual functions could end up surprising you.
1. Sugar sachets that open in the middle
Everyone believes that sugar sachets, especially the long ones, open at the ends. In fact, the ideal way to avoid wasting sugar and avoiding spillage, is to open the sachets in the center and pouring from here.
2. A travel pillow is best to use back-to-front
By placing the open part behind one's neck and having the closed part in the front, a travel pillow will be much more comfortable.
3. Take-away food boxes can be flattened
Just open them up and the cartons containing take-away food - especially those for Asian cuisine - become handy rectangles which can substitute for plates.
4. The small hole in the base of locks has a specific purpose
The small hole - which not everyone notices - at the base of every lock can be used to drain away liquids. Rain water will flow out of the hole, preventing stagnation and the formation of rust. Oil, when need, can easily be dripped into this hole too.
5. Disposable cotton pads have different uses for each side of them
Anyone who uses disposable cotton pads knows that they have a smooth side and one with a honeycomb texture. Not everyone knows, however, that this is deliberate. The smooth part is used to remove make-up, while the other side is suitable for removing nail polish.
6. The hook at the front of a shopping trolley is used to hang bags
Probably the majority of people think that that hook is there by mere chance and put their handbags in the cart/trolley. The hook, however, is provided for shoppers to hang their handbags on (if they want).
7. The cold air button on the hair dryer is designed to fix your styling
There is always a button on a hair dryer for cold air. Well, it certainly is not there to cool you down, but rather for the fact that cold air helps to fix styling of your hair.
8. There is a holder for the fuel cap when refueling
For suere, many will never have noticed it, but where the petrol tank is, there is a small support for the fuel cap that almost nobody uses when gassing up the car.
Did you already know about at least a couple of these "secrets"?
