What You Thought Was A Quirky Accident Of Manufacture Is In Fact A Design Feature

Published on 08/26/2019
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Holes In Airplane Windows

You are not alone if you had a minor panic attack the first time you discovered those tiny little holes in an airplane’s windows. However, they really are there for a very important reason. It is called a breather hole, and it allows the outer panes of the plane to manage the varying pressure as the aircraft flies higher, as well as preventing a build-up of condensation on the windows. Next time you see one when boarding a plane, remember this sanity-ensuring detail!

Airplane Window Holes

Holes In Airplane Windows

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Black Grating On Microwave Doors

Not everyone has carefully inspected their microwaves, but if you have, you may be wondering what the black grating on the door is actually for. Firstly, this added vital microwave feature is called a Faraday cage or shield and is there to prevent electromagnetic fields from escaping and cooking people rather than whatever is inside the microwave. The nifty feature is fundamental for a microwave to work and to avoid harming your health. Now there is no need to wonder whether microwaves are safe or not!

Black Grating In The Microwave

Black Grating On Microwave Doors

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