Chapter 1
Wardrobe and wearable wonders
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Chapter 2
Hidden anatomy of the human body
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Chapter 3
Household items and design details
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Chapter 4
Symbols, typography, and text
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Secret names of everyday things
Ch 1 · Wardrobe and wearable wonders
schopenhauer The Shoelace Aglet
Tip of the lace / Call it the aglet / Keeps it in place
schopenhauer The metallic collar securing the eraser to the top of a pencil is a ferrule.
Fun Fact
Shoelace tips: The word 'aglet' comes from the Old French word 'aguillette', which translates to 'little needle'.
schopenhauer That heat-insulating cardboard sleeve on your takeout coffee cup is officially called a zarf.
Glossary
aglet (noun)
A small metal or plastic sheath used to bind the end of a shoelace or cord. English inventor Harvey Kennedy patented this protective shoelace tip on March 27, 1790.
A small metal or plastic sheath used to bind the end of a shoelace or cord. English inventor Harvey Kennedy patented this protective shoelace tip on March 27, 1790.
BETA
schopenhauer Match bizarre names to household items to discover the forgotten history of everyday things.
Quiz
Which historical empire popularized the 'zarf' as a metal holder for handleless cups?
Quiz
Who patented the modern corrugated paper coffee sleeve called the Java Jacket in 1993?
Quiz
In what decade did Gant Shirtmakers popularize the locker loop for college students?
Quiz
Why did US sailors originally use the locker loop on the back of their shirts?