In your kitchen
6 small things in your kitchen, explained
Holes in crackers, the vent in a pot lid and the code on an egg carton, explained in a minute each.
By the Rmmxp editors · Updated November 6, 2026 · 6 items · 2 min read
Docking holes in crackers
Where to look: Many square and round crackers.They let steam escape during baking so the crackers bake flat.
The steam vent in a pot lid
Where to look: Glass lids, near the edge.It releases a little steam so the lid does not rattle and the pot is less likely to boil over.
The hole in a pan handle
Where to look: End of the handle.For hanging the pan on a hook or a rack.
Foil box tabs
Where to look: Box ends.Press them in to keep the roll from sliding out.
Ice tray notches
Where to look: Walls between cubes.Water flows between cells so they fill evenly.
The egg carton pack date
Where to look: Three digits near the date.Day of the year the eggs were packed, 001 to 365.
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