> Why the paper clips?<br><br>I like them. In their original shape, they are useful to, well, clip things together. Unfolded, they can be used to punch holes, as a hook to pull something out, etc. As I live/learn/work in a places with lots of paperclips, I got used to them as multi-purpose items. Perhaps safety pins could do the same plus some more - I don't know, I carry both.