Millions shocked after discovering the ‘right way’ to open a bag of lollipops: ‘I had no idea’

Foodies are just discovering a quick and easy way to open a bag of lollipops in seconds – and it works every time.

The lesser-known life hack posted on TikTok has left millions “blown away”, with many wondering how this idea is not “common knowledge”.

Anna Antonje from Germany shared the ‘right way’ to open a lollipop bag and captured her shock in a video.

Rather than tearing the package from the top or corner, there is a secret hidden tab on the back that can be torn downward to open in one smooth motion.

“Don’t tell me you knew?!” » she captioned a viral TikTok video.

Anna filmed herself opening a packet of Haribo lollipops and was surprised she hadn’t known about it sooner.

The short clip has since gained mainstream attention and has been viewed 38.1 million times.

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“At this point I don’t know how to live,” one wrote.

“Are you telling me my entire 26 years on this earth were a LIE? » said another.

“Why don’t they say that on the packaging?!” » asked a third.

Someone else said: “I had absolutely no idea. And I’m 61 now.

Although many admitted they had known about the hack for “years”.

“Don’t tell me I was the only person who knew,” one wrote.

“How did people not know?” » another muses.

Last year, thousands of people were “blown away” after two friends revealed the purpose of the tabs on cooking oil bottles.

Zach and Steve, from Brisbane, shared a fascinating video showing how to use the plastic tab ‘properly’ rather than throwing it away.

After removing the tab, it was turned over and inserted inside the bottle to pour the oil perfectly.

“Don’t you hate it when you pour oil and it makes everyone a mess?” » » Zach said in a TikTok video.

“Well, yes and, believe me, try this hack and you will thank me later.”