There are little holes on fizzy drink cans that may baffled many people. It may seem useless, but it actually serves a special purpose.
Recent discoveries have revealed the true reason behind the small-hole design of this kind of beverage.
On the TikTok platform, a user made headlines after posting a video showing how she took advantage of the small ring hole on her soda can.
The user explained that they rotated the little hole and placed a straw through it to keep it from moving during enjoyment.
This creative use of the small hole in a soda can has attracted the attention of many other users, causing them to leave comments of surprise and excitement after discovering a "game-changing hack."
However, in reality, these small holes have a surprising history that not everyone knows.
Fizzy drink cans have changed their design over the years, and one significant update was the addition of the ring pull hole.
Before, these rings could be completely taken off, and people had to put their fingers through the hole to remove them. However, this design caused problems and could be risky for health.
This became a problem because people didn't properly dispose of the ring pulls, leading to health risks.
They would throw them anywhere, creating a mess. Some people accidentally stepped on them and got hurt, while others even swallowed them by mistake.
The birth of the little hole
To solve the problems caused by thrown-away ring pulls, a clever solution was created in the 1970s by Daniel F. Cudzik, the brilliant mind behind the current can ring pull design.
The main purpose of the small hole on fizzy drink cans.
Contrary to popular belief, the small hole is not indented as a designated spot for placing a straw.
Instead, the addition of the small hole had a specific goal: to decrease littering and the dangers associated with loose ring pulls.
Physics behind the clever design.
Although the precise physics behind this design may be complex, the report explains that it involves the concept of lever systems.
The ring pull functions as both a "second-class" and "first-class" lever, effectively enhancing its functionality and practicality.
After discovering the real reason behind the small hole on fizzy drink cans, people reacted with a combination of surprise and excitement.
Some have praised companies for keeping this feature, as it brings back nostalgic memories. Others even commented that what was once seen as an old-fashioned item has now become a handy spot to hold a straw.
Now I will able to drink fizzy drinks and put a straw through that small hole, lol, one user said.
I've never thought about it before. It's amazing to know this, the second user commented.
It's for holding your rolled-up note when you're doing lines with your mates, the third user suggested another way to use the small hole.
Life-changing hack, lol, another said.
