But everything should be different: things that are used differently than intended (8 photos)

Ordinary objects that we see periodically or even several times a day were originally intended to solve completely different problems.

The back of the eraser





It is believed that the main part of the eraser is intended for removing pencil marks, and the smaller blue part is for erasing what was written with a pen.



But this is not true: hard material scratches, thins and even tears the paper. But in reality, the blue part is needed to remove the same pencil, but from cardboard or thick paper. A higher density of the eraser is needed, since graphite is better fixed on a dense base. The misconception stems from the color blue associated with ink. And manufacturers began to mark the eraser with the appropriate icon.

Air bubble film





No, this is not a package or a way to relax. The well-known “pimple”, invented in 1957 by Americans Alfred Fielding and Mark Chavannes, was conceived by them as washable wallpaper.

The idea did not find a response from the amazed consumer. Then they tried to use the film to make greenhouses. And again a failure. And only 8 years later they tried to pack IBM computers in it during transportation. This turned out to be effective, and with the help of IBM, the guys organized their own company.

Stilettos



Shoes that lengthen the leg and make the gait sexy were invented by Persian cavalrymen. It is believed that galesh - such shoes made it possible to better fix the foot in the stirrup.

The fashion then trickled down to Europe, and women only started wearing heels in the 18th century. During World War II, a real “heel” revolution occurred, and such shoes became invariably associated with female sexuality.

Sildenafil



Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, which men take to increase potency, was originally intended to treat angina pectoris. But the drug showed little effectiveness and was withdrawn from sale.

But by that time, heart patients had already discovered an interesting side effect, and Viagra began to be widely used as a remedy “for adults.”

Oh those blue pants



Nowadays it is impossible to imagine society without jeans. Depending on the model, they fit organically into any image and setting. And initially, trousers made of rough canvas were worn by sailors and loaders.

The clothing was popularized by Levi Strauss during gold mining in Alaska in 1783. Thick, comfortable pants were equipped with many pockets, including for watches, money, a knife and other small items, did not restrict movement, and were not airy. These factors also influenced the further spread of this clothing.

Stickers



A stack of sticky notes is an essential part of any office. Initially, the creator of stickers, chemist Spencer Silver, planned in 1968 that the glue would be applied to a bulletin board, and then leaves would be attached to it. A few years later, an employee of the same company, Art Fry, came up with the idea of ​​​​applying it to the paper itself.

Road to nowhere



The principle of the simulator is a step mill. In 1913, Briton Claude Hagen filed a patent for a special training machine - a prototype of a modern treadmill. And only in 1968 it appeared in its familiar form thanks to the American doctor Kenneth Cooper.

What cases of unusual but effective use of things in everyday life have you come across?