Hidden Purposes of Everyday Things

®-Symbol

The R symbol on so many products that you see is basically an amplifier of extra power to a trademark symbol. The R symbolizes that the product is registered everywhere in the country that it can be, and anyone who tries to steal that product’s logo in any way will be in violation of the law.

Coffee Cup Lids

In most plastic coffee cup lids, you’ll find a teeny tiny hole on the top. This has a simple, yet also safe purpose. The hole allows the steam to release so that the cup doesn’t explode, and also saves you from every having a too-hot sip that will boil your tongue.