The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

A Zippo Lighter

Ever wondered how you can light a fire with just the flick of your thumb? Well, this might be able to provide a little bit of insight for all you curious types. Thanks to some quick friction, a fire can appear in your hands in just a moment (or a few, depending on how long it takes you to get a grip on the top of it.)

Toothpaste Tube

When you need to get your mouth clean, you should be grabbing a tube of toothpaste, but make sure it isn't chopped in half like this one is. The pinwheel effect allows for that very cool color combination once you squirt a pea-sized amount onto your brush. Keep those teeth pearly white!

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The More You Know

  • The speed of a computer mouse is measured in "Mickeys."
  • Agatha Christie said she came up with many of her book plots while sitting in her bathtub while eating apples.
  • The first TV commercial didn't air until the 1940s.
  • Singapore plans to build floating burbs.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.