In case you were curious
What exactly is a keychain? you ask. Well a keychain or key chain is a small chain, usually made from metal or plastic that connects a small item to a keyring. A keychain is also known as a key fob. The length of a keychain allows an item to be used more easily than if connected directly to a keyring. Some keychains allow one or both ends the ability to rotate, keeping the keychain from becoming twisted, while the item is being used. A key chain can also be a connecting link between a keyring (a.k.a. "split ring") and the belt of an individual. It is usually employed by personnel whose job demands frequent use of keys, such as a security guard, prison officer, janitor, or retail store manager. The chain ensures that the keys remain attached to the individual using them, makes accidental loss less likely, and saves on wear and tear on the pockets of the user. A keychain can also be a short chain used to link together a number of keys or other items. Sometimes keychains are even hung on walls.
Keychains that currently hold keys are an item that is never long misplaced by the owner. Many key chains also offer functions that the owner wants easily accessible as well. These include an army knife, bottle opener, an electronic organizer, scissors, address book, family photos, nail clipper, pill case and even pepper spray. Modern cars often include a keychain that serves as a remote to lock/unlock the car or even start the engine. An electronic key finder is also a useful item found on many keys that will beep when summoned for quick finding when misplaced. Keychains are one of the most common souvenir items. They are very inexpensive and small to store while traveling and don't take up much room at home. Keychains can act as a reminder of the trip since they can be carried around during everyday life. They also are gender and age neutral and can appeal to many types of vacation shoppers. Keychain collectors can be found in people from all walks of life, all ages and from all over world. The most popular focused keychain collections are advertising, souvenir, monument, popular characters and nostalgia related items. These are just the most common, since keychains appeal to many different types of people.
Per Guinness World Records, the largest collection of non-duplicate keychains is currently over 41,000 key chains. Now that is a lot of keychains!
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