I’m going to own up to it — I have stared at that little mystery dent on the side of a milk jug more times than I can count. You know the one. Perfectly round, a little sunken in, sitting there like it knows a secret. And apparently, it does. If you’re anything like me (and most people), you probably took it to be some sort of quirk of the plastic molding process, or, perhaps, just… decorative? But nope. That circular dent has a job. A smart one.
So grab your cereal, pour some milk, and let’s dig into the curious case of the milk jug dent.
Why There’s a Round Dent in the Bottom of Milk Jugs
That circular dent on your milk jug isn’t some manufacturing mishap or cut corners in the design process. It’s there for a combination of safety, function, and structural integrity. Here’s the rundown:
