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14. The Hole at the End of a Tape Measure
If you’ve ever used a tape measure, you’ve probably wondered about the small hole at the end of the tape, precisely at the metal part. Is it purely design? Why did they make it that way?
Apparently, the small hole is used to hold the tape measure in place, and the head of the nail fits perfectly through the hole, if you’re measuring against the wall. If the tape measure is steady and stable, you’ll have no room for mistakes when your task is to measure the length of an object or wall.
