Beer Bottle Cap Mystery Uncovered: Why 21 Stripes Became a 130-Year-Old Engineering Standard
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News18 Punjabi•01/12/2025
Beer Bottle Cap Mystery Uncovered: Why 21 Stripes Became a 130-Year-Old Engineering Standard
- •Beer bottle caps have 21 stripes due to a 130-year-old design.
- •William Painter invented the crown cap in 1892.
- •21 stripes ensure a strong seal and easy opening.
- •24-stripe caps caused issues in automatic filling machines.
- •The 21-stripe design is still used by beer companies today.
Why it matters: This story shows how small design choices impact product quality and global standards.
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