MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is the purpose of the tab on a soda can?

Close-up Soft Drink Can with Straw on the Desk

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is the purpose of the tab on a soda can?

If you drink a lot of soda or seltzer in cans, then you may have noticed there is a tab at the top of the can with a little hole in it. It’s not just to open the can. flipping the tab makes it a small straw holder.

I never knew this until today. I’m doing this every time now!

 

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