The Hole in a Pot Handle
That hole in the pot handle isn't just for hanging them up for storage. You can also use that hole to place the spoon while you're in the middle of cooking. It saves you from making a mess on the counter and keeps the spoon easily accessible.
The McFlurry's Square Spoon
The McFlurry's weirdly shaped spoon has been a topic of public speculation for years because nobody could figure out what it was for. However, the true reason the spoon is shaped like a square is because it can also double as a straw.