Why Is There a Tiny Hole on Coffee Cup Lids?
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Most people assume it's just part of the manufacturing process, but that small opening actually serves several important purposes. In this episode of History of Simple Things, we uncover the science and thoughtful design behind one of the smallest yet most useful details on your takeaway coffee cup. Timestamps: 0:03 - Intro 1:04 - It's a Vent for Air 2:00 - It Helps Prevent Spills 2:57 - It Helps Manage Steam Pressure 3:55 - It Makes the Lid Easier to Remove 4:47 - Some Lids Use It During Manufacturing 5:41 - Small Design, Big Engineering 6:36 - Conclusion #coffee #coffeecup #everydayscience #engineering #design #didyouknow #interestingfacts #historyofsimplethings #science #everydayobjects Malt Shop Bop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Tags: #HistoryOfEverydayItems, #HowItsMade, #BehindTheProduct, #SimpleThingsExplained, #EverydayInnovations, #ManufacturingProcesses, #FromRawToFinished, #TheMakingOf, #EverydayWonders, #ExploringOrigins, #UncoveringCreation, #TheStoryBehind, #CraftingEssentials, #OriginsOfInnovation, #DiscoveryOfCreation
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