14 Design Features Add Cool Hidden Purposes Behind Everyday Items

When you pull your pen to write or pull on a pair of jeans, you’re probably not aware of some little design features that most times pass you by.

In reality, there’s a lot to ponder and get disturbed for- so it no surprise these features are unnoticed. Nevertheless, there’s something unique to always look out for in the designs of everyday items.

For instance, your Heinz Tomato Ketchup is known to be a staple in almost every British Kitchen table and we can all draw the container from our memory – but only about 10-11% of individuals know what the stamped number 57 on the bottle actually means.

“All that’s required is for you to apply a firm tap where the bottle narrows and the Ketchup will come out very easy,’ a spokesperson explained, adding that it lessen the struggle of getting every last drop.

Specifically, here we’re disclosing concealed purposes behind many items including the holes on the handles of your pots and pats, the hole in the cap of your pen as well as the pom-poms on a beanie hat.

Scroll down and enjoy our compilation!

Did you know that the tiny button on the pocket of jeans is placed to secure the fabric and to prevent ripping

Here’s the main reason behind the number 57! Not many people know that the needed amount of ketchup comes if you tap the printed number on the bottle 

The ridges on the F and J keys are in place to help your fingers build muscle memory – it also allows you to tap without staring at the keyboard

Have you ever chewed on a pen lid while feeling humdrum? Anyways, the hole in the top of the lid is to prevent you from choking  

The wings on an Apple laptop charger can be flicked up to keep the wire from tangling

Numerous screw-drivers can be slid through a wrench and used to create more torque 

While most would recognize the gas gauge, not many car owners know that the little arrow indicates what side of the car the fuel tank is on 

Panhandles are designed to hold utensils in order to avoid getting the counters messy 

The bristles on the side of every escalator keep rider’s away from the edge, and less likely to face a situation with a trapped shoelace 

The ridges in the bottom of any mug are designed to help make washing them in the dishwasher more convenient

Once a pill bottle is flipped upside down, the childproof lid will no longer be effective, making it easier to open

Most individuals know that the metal slot on the end of a measuring tape can be used to hang it for measurements – but did you also know that the serrated side can be used to mark points without using a pencil?

Most locks have a small hole next to the keyhole – it allows water to drain from the lock and it helps prevent your lock from getting rust and clogged

Guess what! The cute pom-poms that often adorn hats are actually a design feature by French sailors, so they could cushion their heads from blows while on a rough seas