Introduction
We always think know the ins and outs of the objects we use every day. However, some of the everyday objects we use have clever uses behind them! Have you ever noticed the lining on the red party cups we use? How about the hole in the middle of a pasta fork spoon? In this blog, I will be writing about these interesting details and the uses manufacturers incorporate into their products.
1. Red Party Cups
You’ve probably seen these cups, whether at a friend’s birthday or a classic ping pong ball game. You probably might not have put much thought into what the ridges on the sides of the cup are. The ridges on the sides of the cup are used for measuring liquids in ounces (oz). The first ridge you see on the cup is one ounce and the next ridge holds 5 ounces. This is the standard measuring level for beer or any other beverage.
2. Pasta Fork Spoon
Some households usually dont have this utensil, however, people who don’t have it can still probably recognize it. It is normally used for ladling pasta from a boiling pot into a plate. The secret use behind this object lies in the bottom of the spoon. You will notice that in the bottom of the spoon, lies a hole. The hole is mainly used for draining the water from the pasta. However, another secret use behind this hole is that when you put dry pasta inside it, the hole perfectly measures one serving of pasta! (Sorry I couldn’t find an image for this item, just searched “Pasta Fork Spoon”.)
3. Ridges on Coins
You have probably noticed the size difference between the dimes, nickels, and quarters we use as currency. Despite this, some people dont know that the ridges from each coin also differentiate! The ridges on coins act as a measure to make sure coin counterfeiting is not happening. The dimensions of where the ridges are made are very precise. Therefore, exchanging counterfeit coins can be detected easily.
Some Small Honorable Mentions:
Tic Tac Lids: If you haven’t noticed yet, there is a small indentation on the bottom of a Tic Tac lid where you pop it open. The indentation on the bottom of the lid is used for taking out exactly one Tic Tac. This is because it is shaped to hold on.
Soda Can Tabs: Most people think that the soda can tabs are for only opening the can. Although, the actual purpose of this tab is to hold a straw in place. This is because there is a hole that fits a straw on top of the tab.
Conclusion
Thank you so much for reading my blog post! I really enjoy writing these types of blogs as they are both informational to you guys, and myself! I hope you take the time to think about these different uses and try them out yourself next time!