15 Things You Don’t Know Their Actual Purpose

There are many items we see around us every day, but whose usefulness we have never doubted. This is because we haven’t paid enough attention to them or because we really don’t know how to use them correctly.

Based on this, we have decided to introduce you to a list of 15 items that, after reading this article, you will know how to use correctly.

You must have opened the Tic Tac box more than once to have seen a small oval attachment on the lid. Many people think it is for sealing well and preventing the flow of air and moisture. But believe it or not, the other function is that it serves as an opening for a single Tic Tac. Remember when you only wanted to take one candy, but several came out? Now you know how to get only one out of the box.

You may have thought that this piece of fabric is used to choose the same quality fabric and type. Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you. This piece of fabric is used to check if the detergent you normally use does not damage the fabric. Very valuable, as none of us want to ruin brand-new clothing during the first wash.

You must have noticed a small hole at the end of a measuring tape. Believe it or not, its function is much more logical than it seems. Imagine you are measuring a large area. An extra hand could come in handy, right? However, this is not necessary because you can insert a nail or something similar into this hole and simply pull the tape out. Simple, clear, and yet very helpful.

Certainly, like many others, you know the answer. Thanks to this hole, you can hang the pan on the wall, cabinet, or anywhere else in the kitchen. Another, less known application of this hole is to hang a wooden spoon in it when you don’t need it for cooking. That has another advantage. The wooden spoon won’t dirty your countertop or dish if you want, saving you time in cleaning.

Yes, as we all know, the pasta spoon, along with the opening in the middle, serves to drain the water from the pan after taking it out. However, this special opening has another function. Its size corresponds to the exact amount of one serving of pasta served as dinner. So, it serves as a kind of measuring cup. Now you know how to measure the right amount of pasta.

Wait! Do you know which arrows we’re talking about? If you have no idea, take a close look at your car’s fuel gauge, where you will see a small arrow attached to it. It shows on which side of the car the fuel tank is located. Useful information, especially if you are using the car for the first time. A helpful aid not only in a new car but also if you frequently switch cars. You don’t have to think about which car you’re driving and which side the tank will be on.

Believe it or not, this special outer tip is not only part of the tube construction but is meant to break the aluminum membrane hidden under the lid. By twisting the cap and pressing the point against the membrane, the contents come out easily from the container. It is designed in this way so that you can open ointments and pastes more hygienically than struggling to tear the membrane.

If you thought the darker half is used to erase ink and the lighter half is used to erase pencil, then I have to tell you that you’re mistaken. In fact, both sides are designed to erase pencil marks. The lighter side is used for thinner paper, and the darker side is for thicker surfaces. If you decide to work with wood, for example, you know that the darker side is a tool that will come in handy.

If your answer is that it’s used to open the can, then you’re absolutely right. But pay attention! There are other functions that you surely know nothing about. How are they? When you turn this tab over the can opening, you can insert a straw through it to enjoy the drink in this way. This way, you ensure that your straw stays in one place.

While you may not think about it, these small indentations will not only make the toothpick look good but also allow you to support and hold another toothpick. This prevents it from coming into direct contact with the surface and getting dirty. Very handy for those who are very picky about any kind of contamination.