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ergonomics

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A colorful assortment of plastic-handled push pins

Ergonomics & Polymers

Why Do Push Pins Have Plastic Handles?

engineeringmaterials science

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Close-up of scissors showing two differently sized finger loops

Everyday Objects

Why Do Scissors Have Different Handle Sizes?

Scissors have different handle sizes so multiple fingers fit in the larger loop while just the thumb sits in the smaller one, giving you more control and less fatigue.

objectshandle design

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