Tab (beverage can)

A tab, also known as a pull tab or ring tab, is a little metal piece on top of a beverage can that helps you open it. It's like a little handle that you use to pull up on the top of the can so you can drink what's inside.

Before tabs were invented, people had to use special tools to open cans. The tab made it much easier and quicker for people to drink soda and other drinks from cans.

The tab is made of aluminum, which is a lightweight, strong metal that won't rust. It's attached to the top of the can when the can is sealed. When you want to drink from the can, you simply pull up on the tab and it breaks a little piece of the seal, allowing you to drink from the opening that's created.

Tabs are important because they make it easy to drink from cans, but they can also be harmful to the environment if they're not disposed of properly. Some people collect tabs and recycle them to make new things out of them, like jewelry or crafts.