Life is all about discoveries and learning. You're actually presented with a new chance to learn every day and don't even know it! Take a look at everything around you now. There are at least 5 things you won't know the names of! It's not just our homes that are filled with surprisingly named items. When you get your morning coffee, have you ever wondered what the sleeve on your coffee cup is called?
From parts of fruits to your own face, there are so many things that we see on a daily basis and never stop to think about what they're actually called. Well, have no fear because we've thought about it for you. Here are the names of 15 everyday things that you wouldn't think even had names!
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