10 items about the true function of which you do not know! It turns out that the box under the oven is not for pans at all.

We are surrounded by a lot of things that have become so ordinary that we do not even think about their origin and true purpose. I mean, household It also has its secrets and hidden functions.

Editorial "So Simple." I discovered some of these secrets and finally found out what they were for. invention. We'd love to share it with you!

Unknown facts
  1. A diamond on a backpack
    Initially, patches with slots in the form of a diamond or square were only on tourist backpacks. Through the holes passed ropes and carbines. Now this element has lost its function and serves as a regular decoration.



  2. Pompons on hats
    Getting your favorite winter hat off the shelf, you never wondered why you needed a pompom or where it came from. But the history of this funny detail goes back to the XVIII century. Then the pompo was sewn on the hats of French sailors, so that they did not fight against the low ship ceilings. Later it became one of the marks of distinction in the army. A simple soldier from an officer could be distinguished by the color and shape of the pompom, as well as to find out which regiment and branch of troops belonged to the soldier.





  3. Arrows on trousers
    It takes so much time to iron perfectly smooth hands on classic trousers. But the paradox is that this trend appeared precisely because it was impossible to iron out after transporting the cracks on compressed trousers.



  4. The hole in the candy stick
    This little hole is just part of the candy making technology. It is needed to keep the lollipop on a plastic stick.



  5. Noodle boxes
    If you open a box with Asian fast food, it transforms into a plate from which it is much more convenient to eat.



  6. Stick jumper
    The main legend about its purpose says that the jumper serves as a stand. In fact, it is made only on cheap disposable products to show that the sticks are new and no one used them.



  7. Side holes on sneakers
    These 2 useless holes also perform their function. In addition to additional ventilation, they also help to tightly fix the leg. Basketball players pass shoelaces through them so that the shoes do not dangle during the game.



  8. Hole in the cap
    Who didn't eat ballpoint pens as a kid? A child may accidentally swallow a cap. This small hole, in case of getting stuck in the airways, will not allow the baby to suffocate.



  9. The number 57 on the packaging of Heinz ketchup
    Mysterious numbers are not just part of the company’s advertising slogan. If the ketchup is not pouring, tap your hand a couple of times on the number 57.



  10. A hole in a spaghetti spoon
    With this hole, you can measure a standard serving of spaghetti per 1 person.





This is what happens when a manufacturer thinks through every detail. Tell me in the comments what surprised you the most. And don’t forget to amaze your friends with these unusual facts!