You Probably See These Things Every Day But Have No Idea Of Their Purpose
Those Seemingly Senseless Holes
The Independent reported that around 100 Americans die from accidentally choking on pen lids, so this is a fair warning for those who love gnawing on their writing tools when bored. Despite the alarming figure, it used to be a bigger number, but thanks to international safety standards, fewer deaths are connected to this hazard.
This is what these tiny holes in pen lids are for: in case people inadvertently swallow one and get stuck in the windpipe, it will help them keep breathing.
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