Not So Hidden Features On Common Objects That You Probably Didn't Know
I feel like I'm supposed to know this stuff, but I don't.
Some everyday objects hide features that make them a lot more useful than they first appear. A simple orange, a stapler, or even a hanger can have a trick built in that changes how you use it.
This roundup pulls together a bunch of those small discoveries, from kitchen shortcuts to little design details on things you already own. The examples are simple, but they can make ordinary routines feel a lot less clumsy.
Once you notice these hidden features, it is hard not to look at familiar objects a little differently. Read on.
How To Eat An Orange Properly
Cut the top and bottom off, and then make a cut on its side; it will unroll into a nice line of orange segments.
Do This Before Heating a Meal in the Microwave
When heating food in the microwave, make sure to create a small hole in the middle. This way, the heat will distribute evenly, and your meal will be the same temperature throughout.
imgur.comUnderstanding the Codes on Your Makeup
On the back of your makeup products, you can often find numbers like: "6M", "12M", or "24M". They represent the life of the product on your shelf after opening. In the above example, you have about 12 months to use this face cream before you should consider throwing it out and replacing it.
Thoroughly Cleaning a Blender
Mix a splash of dishwashing liquid and water in your blender right after making a smoothie; blend it, and it will basically wash itself.
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Most Staplers Have Two Functions; You Can Switch Between Them by Rotating the Base Plate
That little detail changes the whole setup.
This Is the Correct Way to Pour Milk Without It Splashing Everywhere
The Extra Piece of Fabric Is Used to Test How the Fabric Reacts to Different Detergents
A Pea-Sized Amount of Toothpaste Is More Than Enough to Do the Job Correctly
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The Wood in the Hanger Helps Keep Clothes Undamaged by Repelling Unwanted Insects
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Some of these features are hiding in plain sight.
And if your kitchen battles get personal, a roommate refusing to share groceries, then the reimbursement question tells the full story.
The Arrow Points to the Side of the Car Where Your Gas Cap Can Be Found.
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This Is What Those Loops Are Used For
A More Efficient Use of a Microwave
Wet a Paper Towel, Wrap It Around Any Warm Drink, and Put It in the Freezer. It’ll Be Cold in Literally 5-10 Minutes!
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That one is the kind of shortcut people remember.
The Correct Way to Get Tic Tacs Out
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You Can Do This to Prevent Your Locked Down Computer from Sleeping
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Small tricks, big payoff.
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