Why does cap of every bottle or tube opens anticlockwise and closes clockwise. Was it decided initially.

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Why does The caps of bottles like soda bottle or cold drinks opens up rotating anti clockwise and closes clockwise. Same is with any tube like toothpaste or any ointment.

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It’s the same direction as standard screws. Righty tighty, lefty loosey. It makes it more intuitive to use and prevents you from overtightening or loosening by mistake by standardizing the process.

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