⚑ Quick Hop curiosity-traps

Things You Never Knew Had Names

Uncover the secret names of everyday items that will make you say 'I had no idea!'

About this Rabbit Hole

Welcome to this Quick Hop! ⚑ We've selected just 5 bite-sized videos about things you never knew had names, perfect for when you want quick entertainment without the deep dive commitment. This collection falls under our Curiosity Traps category. Each video has been carefully chosen to give you the best highlights of this topic in under 30 minutes total. Ideal for coffee breaks, commutes, or whenever you need a quick dose of fascinating content!

Videos in this Rabbit Hole

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20 Everyday Things with Secret Names You Never Knew!

Talk English Fluently
2024-12-31

Our Commentary

Who knew everyday objects had such unique and secret names?! The philtrum, Cupid's bow, and glabella are just a few examples of hidden vocabulary we use without even realizing it. Talk English Fluently has once again blown my mind with fascinating facts about the world around us. It's amazing how much we can learn about common things we see every day! Can't wait to impress my friends with these fun tidbits!

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25 Everyday Things YOU Know..but NOT their REAL Names

Wize to the Wordz
2025-05-19
25 Everyday Things YOU Know..but NOT their REAL Names by Wize to the Wordz
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Our Commentary

Who knew that the little plastic tip on your shoelace is called an "aglet"? Mind blown! This video from Wize to the Wordz will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about everyday objects. Get ready to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge of obscure word origins. English vocabulary has never been so intriguing!

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Weird Names for Things You Use Every Day! #wordnerd #onewords #onewordsubstitutions

Collective Content
2025-02-26
Weird Names for Things You Use Every Day! #wordnerd #onewords #onewordsubstitutions by Collective Content
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Our Commentary

Wow, who knew that everyday items had such bizarre names?! Mind-blowing revelations in this video reveal the hidden identities of things we use all the time. Prepare to be amazed and entertained as you discover the weird and wonderful world of one-word substitutions for common objects. Get ready to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge of the secret names for things you never knew existed! #wordnerd #mindblown #collectivecontent

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Names of Things You Didn’t Know Had Names (Elevate Your Vocabulary)

Learn English With Ini
2024-08-16
Names of Things You Didn’t Know Had Names (Elevate Your Vocabulary) by Learn English With Ini
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Our Commentary

Who knew that everyday objects had such unique names?! 🧐 This video will definitely make you question everything you thought you knew about vocabulary! Get ready to impress your friends with all these new fancy words in your arsenal. It's time to take your vocabulary to the next level - let's do this! πŸ’ͺπŸ“š #wordnerd #learningisfun

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Common Things You Didn't Know Had Names || Learn English With Sharry #englishclass

Learn English With Sharry
2025-03-13
Common Things You Didn't Know Had Names || Learn English With Sharry #englishclass by Learn English With Sharry
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Our Commentary

Did you know that the little dot over the letter "i" has a name? Sharry is here to teach you all about the surprising names of common things in English! Who knew that the plastic part at the end of a shoelace is called an "aglet"? Expand your vocabulary and impress your friends with these fun facts. Time to level up your English game with Sharry's quirky lessons! #FunFacts #EnglishLanguage #VocabularyGoals

Final Thoughts

"Well, after diving down the rabbit hole of things you never knew had names, it turns out that everyday objects have some pretty surprising titles. From aglet to petrichor, these videos revealed a whole new world of vocabulary hiding in plain sight. Who knew a doodle was actually a scrawl, or that the plastic end of a shoelace was called a "aglet"? Well, that was a wild ride through the world of hidden names! Who knew that everyday items had such fascinating"