Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

Dots on Car Windows

Did you ever wonder what those tiny dots on your car window were for? They're called "frits" and they protect the glass from extreme temperature change that could shatter it. Next time you're a passenger on a very boring journey, pay more attention to the little oddities on your vehicle.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.