98% of people don't know what the hole in a safety pin is for
What Is the Hole on a Safety Pin For?
At first glance, the small hole at the end of a safety pin may seem useless, but it actually has several important
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Structural Strength
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The hole allows the metal wire of the pin to be bent and twisted in a way that gives the pin spring tension
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This tension is what keeps the pin tightly closed and prevents it from opening accidentally.
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Without the hole, the metal could lose its flexibility, making the pin weaker and easier to bend out of shape.
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Secure Locking Mechanism
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The hole provides an anchor point so that when you press the pin, the spring action snaps it back into place.
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This ensures the pin locks firmly
and does not come undone while being used on fabric or other materials.
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Manufacturing Convenience
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During production, the hole acts as a guiding point to bend, twist, and form the pin consistently in mass production.
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It also helps in quality control because the correct shape and alignment of the hole determine if the pin will function properly.
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Optional Uses by Consumers
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Some people thread a
tiny string or thread through the hole to mark items (such as sewing projects or fabric pieces). -
In some cases, it can also help in jewelry crafting, where safety pins are turned into decorative accessories.
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Why Is It Important?
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The hole is not a decoration—it is essential for the mechanical function of the safety pin.
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It ensures the durability, safety, and reusability of the pin.
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Without it, the safety pin would not have enough spring action and would fail to stay closed, making it unsafe for holding clothes or fabrics.
✅ Key Takeaway:
The hole on a safety pin exists to provide
It’s a small detail, but without it, the safety pin would not work as effectively or safely.
HERO MOMENT: 13 TRUCK DRIVERS BLOCK HIGHWAY TO FORM SAFETY NET
13 trucks create 'safety net' on highway to save man planning to jump: Police
Police said it was not the first time they'd enlisted truck drivers for help.
It is an image that left many people speechless.
The scene captured a row of 13 trucks on Tuesday, lined up under an overpass on Interstate 696 in Detroit, Michigan, blocking traffic in both directions.
The story? Michigan State Police had called the truckers to the scene to help them save a man's life.
According to authorities, the man was atop the overpass and police believed he was about to jump.
When officers arrived on the scene, they calmly talked to him as others took to the highway, flagging down truck drivers.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw said the trucks created a kind of "safety net" under the overpass "to make sure if [the man] moved anywhere in that overpass, there was a semi there."
"There's 13 truck drivers that didn't even know this guy and were willing to slide underneath that overpass to help him," Shaw said.
Shaw told ABC News today that Tuesday's effort was the not first time for police.
"We've never, ever had a truck driver turn us down," he said.
He said the man had relayed to the officers that he was having issues with his family. After about four hours, Shaw said, police were able to get the man off the ledge safely.
Later, the department tweeted out the photograph with information about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
"We always want to make sure that people realize there are so many other options," Shaw said.
