Who doesn’t love ordering some greasy Chinese takeout while binge-watching Netflix? We sure do. But, if you’re like most people, then chances are you’ve been eating your Chinese food wrong all these years. We’re talking about how you eat from the takeout boxes. Although there’s something satisfying in eating straight out of the container, you shouldn’t be doing this unless you’re post-breakup.
The boxes can turn flat for a reason. This is because they are meant to be their own plate, and you don’t even have to remove the food from the container in order to convert it! Just carefully pull the sides apart and set it flat on the table. If you maneuvered it slowly and carefully enough, then your meal should now be sitting on a flat and convenient surface. So no need to dirty up the dishes!
Keyboard Bumps
Take a glance at any computer keyboard. Go ahead, we'll wait. Do you notice two little bumps on the F and J keys? If you have ever taken a computer class, then you may have learned the reason why these bumps exist. But, if you're like the rest of us, you most likely don't have a clue. Well, the tiny bumps are there so that you can find your way on the keyboard while staring at the screen.
If you are typing with both hands, they will be aligned so that your left pointer finger is on F and your right pointer finger is on J. This allows you to keep your eyes on the screen while your fingers are typing away, knowing that your hands are in the correct positions.
Black Grating in Microwave
You've most likely noticed that a microwave comes with a type of black grating on its door. This grating is called a Faraday shield and it serves an important purpose. The shield prevents electromagnetic fields from exiting the microwave and causing harm to people hanging around the microwave waiting for their meal to heat up.
You should be thankful that the shield was there for you that time at 3 am when you were drunk, staring into the microwave, waiting for your pizza to warm up. Without the shield, you would be in harm's way and the microwave wouldn't be so effective at cooking your food. It does make you wonder, though, what exactly is happening to that food of ours inside of the microwave if it needs protection from electromagnetic fields?
Lines of Red Solo Cup
We've all drank out of red solo cups more times than we're willing to admit. We're not here to shame, we're just here to tell you something that your freshman year intoxicated self would have benefited from knowing. Did you ever notice that red solo cups come with horizontal lines inside of them? Well, those lines actually serve a purpose.
The lines tell you how much liquid is in the cup. So, the first line at the bottom of the cup equates to one ounce or one shot of hard alcohol. The next line is five ounces, which is the perfect amount for a glass of wine. The line at the top equals 12 ounces, which is the size of one beer. It seems like the red solo cup was on your side all along, and you didn't even know it.
Extra Holes in Sneakers
Unless you've been having your shoes tied for you since the time you were born (that's another issue that we won't address here), then you have most definitely noticed the extra hole at the top of your shoes that aren't being used by the laces. Have you ever questioned why they're there? The extra holes are there in the case that people get blisters on their feet and need to move their feet around inside of their shoe.
They can place their shoelaces in the extra holes but in the opposite direction. This creates a loop on each side, thus allowing you to cross your laces inside each loop. Then you can pull down on the laces to create a much tighter lock before tying your laces normally. This maneuver is called the “lace lock” or “heel lock,” and it helps make sure that your shoes remain tight to your feet.