🔑Soda fountains in fast food restaurants are just piles of boxes with tubes.
🧢Pom-poms on woolen hats were used to signify social status in Scotland.
🚗The arrow next to the gas tank icon on car dashboards indicates which side the gas tank is located.
🦶Extra loops on shoes can be used to tie the shoe around the ankle for a snug fit.
👖The metal rivets on jeans were originally added to prevent ripping.
What are the bumps on some sidewalks for?
—The bumps on some sidewalks are guide paths for visually impaired people, signaling slopes and crosswalks.
What do the numbers on makeup and hygiene products mean?
—The numbers on makeup and hygiene products, such as 6m, 12m, and 24m, indicate the suggested shelf life in months.
Why do some coats and jackets have half belts?
—The half belts on coats and jackets were originally used to gather extra fabric and prevent stumbling. They are now mostly decorative.
What are the small bags of fabric and buttons that come with clothing items for?
—The small bags of fabric and buttons are to serve as patches or for testing different washing products.
Why do some shoes have extra loops for laces?
—The extra loops on shoes are used to tie the shoe around the ankle for a secure fit, especially useful for hiking.
00:00Discover surprising facts about everyday objects, including hidden features, historical origins, and practical uses.
08:42Soda fountains in fast food restaurants are actually piles of boxes with tubes.
13:13Pom-poms on woolen hats were originally used to signify social status in Scotland.
19:32The arrow next to the gas tank icon on car dashboards indicates which side the gas tank is located.
25:18Extra loops on shoes can be used to tie the shoe around the ankle for a snug fit.
28:14The metal rivets on jeans were originally added to prevent ripping.
58:45The bumps on some sidewalks are guide paths for visually impaired people, signaling slopes and crosswalks.
01:01:30The numbers on makeup and hygiene products indicate the suggested shelf life in months.
01:06:52The half belts on coats and jackets were originally used to gather extra fabric and prevent stumbling.
01:09:50The small bags of fabric and buttons that come with clothing items serve as patches or for testing different washing products.
01:13:48The extra loops on shoes are used to tie the shoe around the ankle for a secure fit.
