9 Everyday Items You Didn't Know Had A Purpose

Pom-pom hats

Pom-pom hats may be all the rage in the winter season, and chances are you have one in your closet. The reason behind the pom-pom, beyond being a cute addition to the hat, is that it was useful to French sailors. When the waters got rough, the pom-poms on their hats kept them from hitting their heads on the low roofs of the boats.