A padlock is a common item with an important job. People use them for things like bikes, sheds, toolboxes, and gates. They’re made to handle weather and prevent damage or cutting. But there’s a small hole at the bottom that also has an important purpose.
Serving an Important Function
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A padlock is a great way to protect your things from being stolen. Made of metal, these small but strong tools can rust due to water and bad weather. Luckily, padlocks have a small hole at the bottom that lets water drain out. This helps prevent rust and makes the padlock last longer.
Alternative to the Padlock Hole
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The small hole in padlocks was a big innovation, but now there are also weatherproof padlocks available. These are designed to protect your belongings all year long.
Another Reason for the Padlock Design
Besides preventing rust, the small hole at the bottom of a padlock has another use. If the padlock gets stuck and won’t open with the key or code, you can put lubricant in the hole to help it open.
Other Everyday Things With ‘Hidden Features
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Padlocks aren’t the only items with hidden features. Here are some other useful items that have multiple purposes.
Screwdrivers as Wrenches
Image Credit: thetortureneverstops | Imgur ng how to work on cars is a helpful skill, especially with the rising number of vehicles on the road. Yet most mechanics agree that working on cars can be tough because of the small space and crevices that must be maintained. Fortunately, most screwdrivers can be slid into a wrench to help reach those small spaces.
Color Swatch on Clothes
Clothing used to come with a small piece of fabric called a color swatch, and some still do. Many people don’t know why. These swatches help you match fabrics or threads if the clothing gets ripped. They also let you test how products like laundry soap will affect the color. Basically, they help you take care of your clothes properly.
Brass Podlock and Doorknobs.
Brass is often used for doorknobs, stair railings, padlocks, and other items people touch a lot because it has antibacterial properties.
Gas Indicator.
People often forget which side of their car the gas tank is on. Thankfully, car makers have added an indicator to help. Usually, it’s a small triangle near the gas gauge that points to the correct side.
A Logo Has 2 Roles
The Heinz 57 label appears on many sauces like ketchup and steak sauce. Besides being a decorative logo, it also shows where to tap the bottle to make the sauce flow easily.
Padlocks and the other items mentioned are just a few examples of many inventions designed to make life easier and more convenient.