The Hole’s There for a Reason
If you’ve read this far, congrats; you’re now one of the 2% of humans who know what the hole in a safety pin is for. To recap:
It’s a crucial section of the spring mechanism.
It allows for tension and snap-back.
It is a touchstone during the manufacturing process.
It may even have some useful DIY applications if you’re crafty.
So next time you employ a safety pin — whether you’re mending a wardrobe malfunction or fastening it onto your punk jacket — thank that humble hole. It’s doing more than you knew it could.
And who knows, you might just gamify your chance of winning a random trivia game or impressing someone with your freakishly specific knowledge. Either way, you’re in the know, officially.
