They Said It Was Nuts, But Now They Use It

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You won't believe some of the wild ideas people come up with! Like, check out Tokyo's transparent glass toilet cubicles - talk about taking bathroom privacy to a whole new level! And get this - there's a restaurant in Taiwan where you can dine while sitting on mini toilets - I mean, who comes up with this stuff? Then there's that crazy trend of edible insects - apparently, they're the next big thing in sustainable food! Oh, and don't forget about those wacky Instagram filters that turn your face into a potato or a dancing hotdog - they went viral overnight!     Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00 Public toilets can be absolutely disgusting and it's sort of frustrating when you pay for it, but can't really use it because of the mess inside.

00:07 But now there are completely transparent toilet cubicles and you can actually see if the toilet is good to be used before spending money on it.

00:15 This innovation comes straight from Japan, but worry not, these toilets won't deprive you of your well-deserved privacy.

00:22 These new "see-through" toilets are made with special colored glass that turns opaque when in use.

00:28 Bonus here, at night, these public toilets can serve as beautiful park lanterns thanks to multi-colored lights.

00:35 Geese are now hired by some police departments in China.

00:39 The police in one province in China found a new way to keep police stations secure overnight.

00:44 Instead of using dogs, they've turned to geese.

00:47 Several years ago, there was reportedly this break-in at a police station, but guard geese saved the day.

00:53 They spotted the intruder and alerted the police officers before he could steal a confiscated motorbike.

00:58 Experts think geese make great protectors because they have super sharp senses and are always on high alert.

01:05 See, geese have hearing and vision, so they can spot trouble from far away.

01:10 They're also very territorial, which makes them perfect for guarding places like police stations or chicken coops.

01:16 Unlike dogs, who can be bribed with treats, geese stay focused once they start honking.

01:21 They can be a handful to calm down, but they're pretty low-maintenance otherwise.

01:25 Just feed them cracked corn and grass, and they're good to go.

01:28 So they can be bribed with treats.

01:31 Residents in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, were being asked by city officials to flush their toilets at the same time

01:39 to help with sewer blockages caused by water rationing.

01:42 The city council wanted residents to flush at 7.30 p.m., when the water was back on.

01:47 That synchronized flushing was needed to clear up built-up waste.

01:52 The first synchronized flushing was successful, but some residents doubted its effectiveness.

01:57 Despite this, the city planned to continue with the initiative twice a week.

02:01 City officials hoped this coordinated effort would address sewer issues and minimize damage to the city's infrastructure,

02:08 even though some residents were skeptical.

02:10 I bet this tore the fabric of space and time, though, somewhere in the universe.

02:17 Those who have no one to leave their cat with while on vacay, the solution for you was invented back in the 1970s.

02:23 Meet Gary Dahl, a guy who created a perfect pet that doesn't need food and an expensive vet checkup.

02:30 His innovative idea got the name "The Pet Rock."

02:33 Yep, he suggested keeping pebbles as pets.

02:36 And guess what? This crazy idea made him a millionaire overnight!

02:41 It all started as a joke among friends, but Dahl turned it into a viral sensation by packaging it with care and creating a playful backstory.

02:49 The Pet Rock became a popular holiday gift in 1975, selling about 1.5 million items at about $4 each.

02:57 Keep in mind that $4 were valued more almost 50 years ago.

03:02 The craze faded over time, but the Pet Rock's impact on pop culture and the toy industry remains.

03:07 However, the trend seems to have returned, as there's a new trend in South Korea.

03:11 Young people there domesticate stones, paint faces on them, and even give them names.

03:17 I guess there'll always be people who have more money than they do brains.

03:21 In a small village tucked away in the Italian Alps, winter has gotten a whole lot brighter thanks to a giant mirror perched on a nearby mountain.

03:31 This mirror, standing tall at 16 feet high and 26 feet wide, has been strategically positioned to bounce the sun's rays right into the village's main square.

03:41 Before this nifty idea, Viganella, home to just under 200 people, was plunged into darkness from the 11th of November to the 2nd of February every year, all thanks to the valley's steep sides.

03:55 So, the mayor decided to shake things up and forked out around 100,000 euros for this genius mirror.

04:02 Needless to say, the whole village is over the moon about it.

04:06 No more being cooped up indoors during the winter chill now, the residents can soak up the sun's warmth in the historic piazza, especially the older folks who are really feeling the gloom.

04:16 Real vanilla flavoring in cookies or ice cream can be replaced with a secretion extracted from beaver behinds.

04:23 Every now and then you might see posts on social media warning folks about a substance called castoreum that could be lurking under the "natural flavoring" label in some sweets.

04:34 It's true, beavers do produce a sweet-smelling edible substance called castoreum from their glands near their bums.

04:41 But don't worry too much about finding it at your local store. Experts say it's pretty rare and expensive.

04:47 Castoreum is a yellowish-brown goo in beavers' scent glands near their tails. They use it to mark their territory, leaving a scent that humans can easily smell.

04:56 Even though castoreum has been used for centuries in medicine and perfumes, it's not as common in foods these days.

05:03 Cheaper synthetic alternatives like vanillin are now preferred.

05:06 While the FDA says this substance is safe to eat, the chances of accidentally munching on the beaver butt goo are pretty slim because there's not really a big supply of it for food use.

05:16 Imagine being the first guy that looked at a beaver bum and thought, "I bet we could get something sweet from there."

05:22 Isn't it wonderful to have a refreshing walk after a rainfall? Streets appear shiny, the air feels nicer, and people are typically happier to have the sun shining again.

05:33 The only downside is dealing with damp benches and chairs.

05:36 Luckily, innovative designers, particularly from Korea, have devised a clever solution.

05:41 These benches have slats that can be rotated to the dry side by turning a handle. No more wet pants situations and awkward moments during dates.

05:50 In LA, some reservoirs have weird-looking black plastic balls that cover the water.

05:57 These shade balls aren't just for looks; they're part of a huge $34 million project to protect the water supply from pollution and evaporation.

06:06 By filling the balls with water and releasing millions of them into the reservoirs, the city hopes to save around $250 million compared to other ideas.

06:16 The idea of using shade balls came from a former biologist at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

06:22 They got the inspiration from similar balls used to keep birds away from airport drainage ponds.

06:28 These black balls only cost $0.36 each to make, and now they're floating on water in four reservoirs around LA, with $96 million in the LA reservoir alone.

06:39 The balls are black because they have carbon in them, which helps soak up UV rays. This stops sunlight from getting through the plastic and onto the water.

06:47 Experts say a lighter color wouldn't work as well.

06:51 Using carbon in outdoor stuff is pretty common because it helps materials deal with being in the sun all day.

06:59 Route 66 is a well-known and beloved piece of American history, attracting tourists from all over the world.

07:06 But did you know that there was once a road that could actually sing?

07:09 There was a section in New Mexico known as the Singing Road or the Musical Road.

07:14 This unique feature played the song "America the Beautiful" when vehicles drove over rumble strips embedded in the road.

07:21 Drivers needed to maintain a speed of 45 miles per hour to hear the melody, promoting focus and reducing distractions.

07:28 While driving over rumble strips for an extended period may not be ideal for tire maintenance,

07:33 the Singing Road in New Mexico provided a fun and entertaining experience for travelers.

07:38 The road doesn't sing anymore though, but if you want to have such an experience, there are other musical roads out there.

07:44 Similar ones can be found in various countries worldwide, including Denmark, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and San Marino.

07:52 Artist Allison Schatz has made some cool picket fences out of mirrors that make you think about why we have barriers and make you ponder life.

08:01 She's been putting these trippy installations in all kinds of places since 2003.

08:06 The fences reflect the world around them and turn it into something smooth or wacky depending on where they are.

08:12 It's easy to imagine neighborhoods feeling more open and friendly with these artsy fences around.

08:17 But we should probably think about how these new environments might affect the safety of kids, pets, and birds.

08:24 That's it for today! So hey, if you pacified your curiosity, then give the video a like and share it with your friends.

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