This Is Why Your Denim Jeans Have Those Little Metal Rivets Sewn Into The Pockets

In today’s edition of “No I Never Wondered About That But Go Ahead And Tell Me Anyway,” we have the reason why your denim jeans have those little metal rivets stuck into the pockets.

You know what I’m talking about, right? No? Yes? Maybe but you’re just humoring me so I don’t feel stupid? Alright whatever, here’s a photo:

THOSE are the little metal rivets I’m talking about, and apparently they’re not just there for fun – they serve a functional purpose. So no, they’re not there just for the sake of looking “fashionable,” but rather to keep your jeans from wearing out and ripping at the seam.

Apparently there’s even a patent on them. Yup, you can patent just about anything that’s not blatantly stupid, like a boat made out of potatoes or a potato made out of boats. Those are two bad examples, but they are both indeed too stupid to patent. Levi Strauss reportedly came up with the idea to include them back in the early 1800’s when he heard miners were complaining about how quickly their pants fell apart.

This has been another, semi-interesting but largely forgettable edition of “No I Never Wondered About That But Go Ahead And Tell Me Anyway.”

[H/T Elite Daily]