They are among the things that we encounter in our daily lives, but we do not pay much attention to them. Everyone noticed holes in pen caps. But many do not know why they exist.
An Instagram user explained the reason and it went viral.
As Zach D. explains, “Most people think it has to do with ink.” “But the real reason is much more important than that,” he adds.
Pen companies are required by law to make holes in caps. And the reason is that this way air can pass if the cap gets stuck in someone’s throat.
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Many people habitually chew their pen caps mechanically, which psychologists cited by the Pen Company say “occurs as a result of anxiety or stress.”
Therefore, it is not uncommon for these caps to be on the throat, not only in children, but sometimes in adults.
Jack D’s Instagram post has over 118,000 likes, although many say they already knew the reason for the small holes in the lids.
However, there are those who find other uses for pen caps. “I use them for small whistles,” said one user.
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