Let’s take a closer look at some common things that make us pause and ask: Why is this here?
The Tiny Pocket in Your Jeans
That miniature pocket inside your front jeans pocket isn’t useless after all. It was originally designed in the 1800s to hold pocket watches. Back then, watches were small, fragile, and valuable—this tiny pocket kept them safe from scratches and damage. While most people don’t carry pocket watches anymore, the pocket stuck around as a design tradition.
