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

Holes in Lollipop Sticks

The hole on the lollipop stick is a purposeful design technique. In the factories, the candy is poured into molds, and some of it seeps into the holes on the stick so the lollipop doesn't fall off when it's hardened. Who would have thought something so small had such an important job?

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