That thing at the end of your shoelace is called…
An Aglet
An aglet or aiglet is the little plastic or metal cladding on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling. The word comes from the latin word acus which means needle. In times past, aglets were usually made of metal though some were glass or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they would be formed into small figures.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglet
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Coincidentally, I was watching Justice League Unlimited the other day and the Question was mentioning about “things at the end of your shoelaces” and “aglets” too. Interesting that you happen to come across as it as well Sze Yen
Comment by Eng Seng — August 13, 2007 @ 9:29 am
Coincidentally, I was watching Justice League Unlimited the other day and the Question was mentioning about “aglets” and their “sinister purpose” as well. Interesting that you happen to come across this Sze Yen
Comment by Eng Seng — August 13, 2007 @ 9:32 am