Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

Exit Sign Placement

While this is common knowledge to seasoned drivers, newbies on the road have a lot of trouble with this. The alignment of exit signs along the highway isn't random. They tell you which side of the road the exit is on, the left or the right.

Free Fabric in New Clothes

If you're handy, that extra scrap of fabric that sometimes comes with new clothes is actually meant to be used to sew up any holes. Or, you can wash those extra pieces to see how well your detergent reacts to your new clothes. Either way, it serves a purpose you probably never considered.

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The More You Know

  • Nutella was invented during WWII, when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his chocolate ration.
  • A reindeer's eyes can change colors with the seasons.
  • This hint will save you from wasting wrapping paper each time you bring it out of storage. Rather than sticking a piece of tape along the loose edge, cut an empty toilet paper tube lengthwise and wrap it around a roll of wrapping paper. Cinch it up and secure the sleeve with a piece of tape.
  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.