One of the great things about YouTube, and the internet in general, is the videos we can watch showing us novel uses for items that we all have. These life hacks give us simple and straightforward instructions for making the most out of our stuff.
This is one such video. Ever noticed that metal bit on the end of a tape measure? Ever wondered what it’s for? Now, the obvious use is for hooking onto the edge of whatever it is you are measuring. But as this video shows us, there are far more uses than just that. If you look carefully, this seemingly simple addition is actually incredibly well designed to perform a number of very clever functions.
Watch the video below to find out what they are…
