The Intended Use For These Everyday Items You Never Thought Of

Published on July 14, 2020
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Double Sided Pad

If you’ve ever purchased cotton pads, you may or may not have noticed that each side has a bit of a different design pattern stamped onto it. While this might seem like a purely aesthetic choice, there’s actually a reason for it!

Double Sided Pad

Double Sided Pad

Each side actually is intended for a specific purpose. The embossed side is usually more absorbent, which is great for facial toner or removing nail polish. The smoother side is softer and is better for removing makeup from your eyes or face.

Microwave Black Grating

Here’s one you probably haven’t thought much about before: what the heck is that black grating on the microwave door? It’s called a Faraday shield, which helps keep the electromagnetic energy enclosed inside the microwave and prevent it from escaping.

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Microwave Black Grating

Microwave Black Grating

A microwave uses long-wave radiation to heat up food by causing water molecules to vibrate. This vibrating creates energy, which is then transferred to heat, which warms up the food. Without the Faraday shield, none of this would happen, rendering the microwave totally useless.