Everyday things with hidden features we didn’t know the purpose of

[post_page_title]Bobby pins[/post_page_title]

Usually when you see (or sport) a hairdo where bobby pins are involved, the slight curve at the end is facing upwards. Most people are in fact so used to using them that way, it looks right to us. Perhaps the curve is there as an aesthetic touch? Nope, it actually serves a purpose.

Bobby pins

The curve of the bobby pin should face down, in order to hold the pin in place better by gripping into the underlying hair.

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