Aha! So this is what the tab on a can of cola is for

Are you also someone who mindlessly opens a can of cola and has never stopped to think that the tab on the can actually has another function? Join the club and hear us out.

Even better, grab a straw. Straws are good to have around the house anyway; some drinks really do taste better through a straw. Gin and tonics, smoothies or a Piña Colada Mimosa, for example. Cola with a straw isn’t a must for everyone, but this hack really is life-changing. Just watch.

Here’s how it works

After opening the can, turn the tab so that the round hole is directly above the opening. Insert the straw through this hole into the can. This effectively clamps it in place, so the carbonation no longer pushes the straw up. And be honest, did you ever know that?! No shame, neither did we.

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