The Unexpected Uses Of Everyday Items

Published on 07/29/2021
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Order of the Letters on a Keyboard

The creators of the keyboard must have had a valid reason for not arranging the letters alphabetically. It seems counter-intuitive not to do so. Well, there’s a reason for it, and it didn’t start off that way. The original keyboard did, in fact, include alphabetically-organized letters.

Order Of The Letters On A Keyboard

Order Of The Letters On A Keyboard

However, because typewriters used to be clumsy machines with metal arms, expert typists would type too quickly, causing the keys to jam. As a result, keyboard designers decided to change the order of the keys, slowing down typists and providing each letter a little “break.” The world has grown accustomed to the letter order, and it does not appear that we will be returning to it very soon.

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The Second Hole On a Jerrycan

In the case that you’ve ever had to fill up a gas can for a lawnmower or any other type of machine, you may have observed that the jerrycan has two holes with caps on them. So what is the purpose of the second, smaller hole?

The Second Hole On A Jerrycan

The Second Hole On A Jerrycan

The second hole is there for safety reasons. To avoid “glugging,” which would result in a waste of fuel and extremely flammable clothing if it spilled, you should unscrew the cap before pouring the gas.

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