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You’ve Probably Never Even Noticed Your iPhone’s Most Crucial Feature
Without these crucial bits of engineering on your smartphone, it could not function.
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OutdoorsThis Surprising Feature Makes Every Bike as Unique as a Snowflake
Geeking out on free hub sounds may forever change the way you look at your bicycle.
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StyleYou Know That Random Buttonhole on Your Suit Lapel? This Is Why It’s There
The mystery of the buttonless buttonhole.
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StyleWhy Do Aviator Sunglasses Have Green Lenses? The Reason Has Nothing to Do with Looks
Blue skies call for green lenses.
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HomeSome Cast-Iron Skillets Have a Hidden “Feature.” It’s Actually a Defect
Once you find this tricky little detail, you won't be able to unsee it.
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DrinksEvery Wine Bottle Has This Feature But No One Knows the Real Reason Why
Bottoms up. Wait, what’s that indent?
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FitnessYou Know That Extra Lace Hole on Your Running Shoes? You’re Probably Using It Wrong
No, extra hole isn’t for improved breathability or the result of faulty manufacturing. It's used to create this little-known knot.
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StyleYou Know That Little Loop on the Back of Your Shirt? You’re Probably Not Using It for Its Original Purpose
The history of the locker loop, a little detail that dates back to the first half of the 20th century.
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MotoringDid You Know Ram 1500 Trucks Have Hidden Math Formulas Inside Them? I Found Out Why
Ram owners may be wondering why their truck contains crib notes fit for high school math class. So I asked Ram.
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OutdoorsThat Little Hole in Your Swiss Army Knife Could Be Essential in Survival Situations
There's a reason why awls were included on the earliest versions of the original Swiss Army Knife.
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HomeYour Pen Has a Secret Feature That Can Save Your Kid’s Life
Holes in pen caps are there to equalize the pressure, making it easier to take on and off. But they also serve a more important function.
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TechThe Most Useful Key on Your Apple Keyboard Has a Secret Meaning
What was Apple thinking when the company designed that pretzel-shaped symbol? It turns out, a lot.
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OutdoorsThe Hidden History Behind Your Outdoor Jacket’s Most Useful Pocket
Multiple historians and experts weigh in on the provenance of that incredibly handy pocket on your technical outerwear.
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WatchesWhy Do NATO Watch Straps Have This Puzzling Feature? Most People Get It Wrong
What's the real deal with the extra piece of nylon on the back of these inexpensive watch straps?
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OutdoorsYour Hiking Backpack Has a Hidden Feature That Can Save Your Life
Packs designed for hiking, mountain biking and snow sports often include this clever touch.
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MotoringWhy Is Your Car’s Steering Wheel on the Left? Blame the Teamsters
Turns out where your car’s wheel is has an awful lot to do with people’s tendency to be right-handed.
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FootwearLace Your Boots One-Handed With This Shockingly Fast Technique
Once you learn how to use speed hooks, there's no going back.
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AudioThe Fascinating Truth Behind Those Little Rings on Headphone Jacks
No, they're not just for looks.
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StyleThink You Know What That Small Pocket on Your Jeans Is For? You’re Probably Wrong
The jeans you’re wearing right now have a curious feature you might have pondered.
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FootwearThe Real Reason Converse Chuck Taylors Have Fuzzy Soles Might Surprise You
Felt helps each Converse keep its shape and remain quiet with each step. But these aren't the actual reasons the shoes have it.