We are so inundated with material objects, it’s highly likely that, despite some pretty clever design ingenuity or a long history of societal use, you might remain unaware of a bevy of interesting (and even disturbing) facts about some of the goods and products we use on a consistent basis. From toothbrushes to condiments, grocery store carts to bubble wrap, we’re inspecting 13 seemingly ordinary objects hiding a secret that will either impress you or put you straight off.
#1: Toothbrushes Were Once Made from Animal Hair
The first ever nylon bristle toothbrush went to market in 1938, thousands of years after the original toothbrushes were believed to have originated. Wooden bristles were replaced with boar hair bristles, which were tough on gums and harbored bacteria.
