Bic may have been the first in the implementation of the pen cap hole but other pen manufacturers have since adopted the safety measure in accordance to the International Organization for ...

The idea of perforating the caps of pens appears to have started in the United Kingdom, where a new safety standard was adopted in 1990 (BS 7272). Between 1970 and 1984, nine children in the ...

The idea of perforating the caps of pens appears to have started in the United Kingdom, where a new safety standard was adopted in 1990 (BS 7272). Between 1970 and 1984, nine children in the ...

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You'll Never Guess Why Bic Pens Have a Hole in the Cap. Admit it, you've always wondered why your pen caps came with those mysterious little holes in them. Are they for decoration?

Zack D shared an explanation about why the detachable caps feature holes as part of a series he created called, “A collection of things that I find interesting”. Primary Menu Sections US News ...

In today's edition of Saturday science. we bring you this: holes in pen caps help prevent choking deaths by creating a small passageway for air to slip through.

A colorful design is featured on the barrel of the BIC Style Ball Pen, which also has a 1.0-millimeter point and a modern cap, BIC USA Inc. reported. Black, blue, red and green inks are available.

On its website, Bic writes: "In addition to help prevent the pen from leaking, all our BIC® caps comply with international safety standards that attempt to minimize the risk of children ...

Even BIC Pen Company has given a hole in the cap of a pen due to the same reason as mentioned above. - The ink of the pen should not dry faster and allows pressure therefore, the hole in the pen ...