Sometimes ordinary things are worth looking at from a new angle because many of them have hidden features people don’t know about. Some details may look just like design ideas but they actually have a certain purpose. Even regular items like a red Solo party cup or a box of chocolates can really surprise you. And some everyday objects can be used for different purposes.

Did you know, for example, that detachable headrests in a car can be used to break the windows in case you get stuck in? Or that bath foam isn’t only for fun or a nice smell? The bubbles keep your bathwater warm for longer! Or that condiment cups at some fast-food places are supposed to be used like plates, not bowls? We've collected the most unexpected facts about things we all use every day.

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