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So THIS is what the tiny little sub-pocket on your jeans is for

Published 20:08 2 Mar 2016 GMT

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So THIS is what the tiny little sub-pocket on your jeans is for

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Mind blown! You know that little pocket within the pocket of your jeans? The one that gets in the way if you're putting your hand into your pocket? Ever wondered what it's for? If we were to hazard a guess, we might say it's where people might stash their lighter, or where some folk might choose to hide their weed. We were wrong. Well, apparently the reason for it dates back to the 1800s. It's said that it was a 'watch pocket', used by cowboys. The original designs for jeans had four pockets, one in the back, two main ones in the front and then the little watch pocket. The watch would be fastened to the belt loop and then tucked inside the mini pocket to be accessed easily. iStock_000012149935_Small

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So THIS is what the tiny little sub-pocket on your jeans is for