Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

The Hole at the End of the Tape Measurer

While tape measures are meant to be a simple tool to make your projects easier, they're actually laid out pretty confusing. With both imperial and metric units, it can be tricky to tell which side is the right one to use. However, the hole at the end isn't pointless, it's meant to hold a nail in place so every measurement is perfect.

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