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

Paper Clips

When people submitted designs for paper clips, they came up with all different kinds of crazy shapes. The paper clip as we know it today doesn't damage the papers and is easily able to bind papers without seeming cumbersome. The current straightforward design won out over all the rest.

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • The longest tennis rally lasted over 12 hours.
  • You can survive being in outer space without permanent damage for about half a minute.
  • All the Professors in Pokemon have been named after trees.
  • You can buy a completely renovated and converted Boeing 727 jet that accommodates 23 people for less than the cost of a Ferrari.
Next Page →