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00:00:00Can you believe it? There are two different ways to drink juice from a juice box.
00:00:04The first way is the default one, and the second is to flip the straw over so that its shorter
00:00:10side sits at the bottom of the box.
00:00:13Using the first method, you may have difficulty getting the last sips of liquid because the straw can't reach all
00:00:19the corners properly.
00:00:21Some straws have their bottom corner sharper than the top. It's deliberately designed that way to pierce through the seal.
00:00:27That's why some people believe the right way to drink juice is the conventional one.
00:00:32Now, let's continue with straws. Do you know there's a correct way to use a straw while drinking from a
00:00:38can of soda?
00:00:39So, you're about to have some Coke. You pop the tab open, then you put a straw in the can.
00:00:45Now you need to make a constant effort to keep the straw steady.
00:00:48See this hole in the top? Yeah!
00:00:51Turn the pop tab around and put your straw through the hole.
00:00:54It'll serve as a straw holder. No need to be annoyed by the tipping straw.
00:01:00So, what's the best way to eat a cupcake?
00:01:02Turn it into a sandwich.
00:01:04Step 1. Peel off the paper wrapped around the cupcake.
00:01:07Step 2. Carefully divide the cake into two parts.
00:01:11Step 3. Put the bottom side of the cupcake on top of the frosting.
00:01:16This is how you eat a cupcake like a pro.
00:01:19Okay, another quick word about cakes.
00:01:22People generally use kitchen knives to cut cakes into two parts.
00:01:26But you can use dental floss.
00:01:28Take a piece of floss and wrap it around the cake horizontally.
00:01:32Hold the ends tight with both hands and pull them in opposite directions.
00:01:36There you go!
00:01:37Now you have an evenly cut cake.
00:01:39Smooth, huh?
00:01:41You can use floss to cut through a cake vertically, too.
00:01:44This way, you'll reduce the chance of messing up the frosting.
00:01:47Do you use your fingers to dip your Oreos in milk?
00:01:51Try using a fork.
00:01:52Stick it between the wafers vertically and dip the cookie in milk.
00:01:56Well, you try it.
00:01:57I'm sticking with my fingers.
00:01:59Been doing it all my life.
00:02:00Hey, call me a rebel.
00:02:02You put your food in the microwave.
00:02:04The plate is hot and the upper part of the dish is steaming.
00:02:07You start eating.
00:02:09Oh no, not again.
00:02:10Your meal hasn't heated evenly.
00:02:13If you want your dish to be equally warm, arrange it in a donut shape and leave an empty spot
00:02:19in the center.
00:02:20The middle part of your dish takes longer to heat up.
00:02:22By the time the center warms up, the edges might be overheated.
00:02:27Sometimes, you need to microwave two bowls of food at the same time.
00:02:31In this case, you can try placing the second bowl on top of a cup.
00:02:35This will give you a free space for the second bowl.
00:02:38Creative solutions for small microwaves.
00:02:41Now, better to secure the cup first, though.
00:02:43Cleaning the splashed food will take more time than using this method.
00:02:47To save space, you should roll your clothes instead of folding them when packing.
00:02:52They don't get creased when you roll them.
00:02:54Plus, they take less space this way.
00:02:57Okay, we might as well continue with another packing trick.
00:03:00After rolling your clothes, pack them in your suitcase vertically, not horizontally.
00:03:05Your clothes will fit better into the bag, and you'll have more room for other essential stuff.
00:03:11Drinking iced coffee is a great way to cool your body on a summer day.
00:03:15Sadly, the ice cubes start to dilute the coffee pretty soon, changing the taste of the drink.
00:03:21To avoid this, you can freeze some coffee into ice cubes beforehand.
00:03:25This way, your iced coffee won't get watered down.
00:03:29It turns out that taking a shower too often isn't good for your hair.
00:03:34Experts say you should wash your hair two to three times a week,
00:03:37because overwashing can result in extra oil in your hair.
00:03:42Do you know there's a correct way to fit salami on a toast properly?
00:03:46Yeah, there's a geometry problem.
00:03:48Toast bread is square, but salami is mostly round.
00:03:52You can, of course, do it in a traditional way, by putting two slices next to each other.
00:03:57But then the edges of your sandwich won't have any filling.
00:04:00All you need to do is to cut the slices in half.
00:04:04Next, you line the straight pieces with the sides of the toast.
00:04:07You get four slices covering the entire piece of bread.
00:04:12Most people peel bananas starting from the top.
00:04:15But this way, you squeeze the fruit.
00:04:17The best way to peel a banana is to start from the bottom.
00:04:21Hey, take a closer look at monkeys.
00:04:23Apparently, they figured this out a long time ago.
00:04:26Do you want to have more space in the closet where you store your cleaning supplies?
00:04:30Then this one is for you.
00:04:32You can hang spray bottles on a clothing rod.
00:04:36It's convenient.
00:04:37You can find those rods online or in stores.
00:04:39This way, you'll keep your cleaning sprays organized.
00:04:43Also, this method leaves more cupboard space for other cleaning supplies.
00:04:48There's a right way to hold a burger.
00:04:50Grab it with both hands.
00:04:52Now, place your little fingers at the bottom next to your thumb for extra support.
00:04:57You want to cross out miswritten words?
00:05:00You can draw a line on top of them.
00:05:02But in most cases, you can still read the words.
00:05:05Instead of scribbling some lines, just write a bunch of random letters on the top of the
00:05:10word you want to cross out.
00:05:11Problem solved!
00:05:13What is the best way to cut crusty bread?
00:05:16By turning the loaf upside down.
00:05:19The underside of the bread is usually softer than the top.
00:05:22But try not to squeeze the bread too much.
00:05:25The traditional way to drain pasta is to place the colander in the sink.
00:05:31After that, you drain the water and put your pasta back in the pan.
00:05:34But this method isn't the most effective.
00:05:37Sometimes, pasta gets into the holes of the colander.
00:05:40The second option is less difficult.
00:05:42Place the colander into the pot and, while holding them together, drain the water.
00:05:48This way, you don't have to move your pasta from the pot.
00:05:51This trick works best if your colander fits your pot.
00:05:55If you don't want to buy several colanders, you can still use this method.
00:05:59But you should be more careful during the draining process.
00:06:02Now, does your freezer ever spoil food?
00:06:05You put ready meals and groceries in the freezer.
00:06:08Two weeks later, you'll open it only to find your food freezer burnt.
00:06:12There are two reasons for this.
00:06:14First, you stock your freezer with too much stuff.
00:06:18Overloading can block the vent.
00:06:20Then the air inside the freezer won't circulate properly.
00:06:23The second reason might be the wrong temperature.
00:06:26The recommended freezer temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or a bit lower.
00:06:32Now, what's the best way to hold a steering wheel?
00:06:35Most people clutch it at 12 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and 10 o'clock.
00:06:39This is not very safe, even if you have three arms.
00:06:42For those of us with just two arms, the proper way to grab the wheel is to put one hand
00:06:47at 3 o'clock and the other at 9 o'clock.
00:06:50It means placing your hands where the joints are, in case you need to give way to airbags.
00:06:55Holding the wheel differently prevents them from fully inflating.
00:06:59Toblerone is a fancy chocolate bar.
00:07:02But did you know there's a correct technique to break off pieces of this chocolate?
00:07:06Mm-hmm.
00:07:07Just push the triangle you want to separate toward the rest of the bar.
00:07:11Who would have thought?
00:07:13Pringles are another hard-to-eat but delicious thing.
00:07:17While trying to dig a piece out of the can, don't shove your whole hand in there.
00:07:21Instead, use a sheet of paper.
00:07:23Fold it lengthwise and slide it into the can.
00:07:26Then gently pull it out, together with Pringles.
00:07:29Now you have a tray of crispy goodness.
00:07:33Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
00:07:38Ew.
00:07:39And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
00:07:44Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
00:07:48Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
00:07:52The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
00:07:55If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
00:08:02any type of organizational system.
00:08:05Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
00:08:11figure out the best way to distribute your food.
00:08:14No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
00:08:20very wrong way.
00:08:22Take eggs.
00:08:23We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by one and
00:08:29transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
00:08:33But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
00:08:39Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
00:08:42The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
00:08:49compromising the egg's overall quality.
00:08:51According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
00:08:58Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
00:09:02The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
00:09:08The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
00:09:14And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
00:09:21over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
00:09:23Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
00:09:31on the bottom shelves.
00:09:32Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
00:09:38Then organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
00:09:41In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
00:09:48Fahrenheit.
00:09:49Now bread.
00:09:50If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
00:09:55They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
00:10:02to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
00:10:07Well, here's some good news.
00:10:09There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
00:10:13And contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
00:10:19Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
00:10:23Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
00:10:27Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
00:10:30That is what will generate its safe storage.
00:10:33Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
00:10:36And voila!
00:10:38Your bread can last up to three months that way.
00:10:41How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
00:10:44In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
00:10:50And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
00:10:54There's no problem with that.
00:10:56Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
00:10:58Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
00:11:04First, you'll need oil.
00:11:06Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
00:11:11Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
00:11:16Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
00:11:19This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
00:11:24smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
00:11:26You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
00:11:31Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
00:11:34Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
00:11:38Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
00:11:43Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
00:11:47there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
00:11:52Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
00:11:56toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
00:12:01is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
00:12:06And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
00:12:10can I have a drumroll, please?
00:12:15Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
00:12:20It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
00:12:26and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
00:12:31Ooh.
00:12:31But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
00:12:35Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
00:12:38you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
00:12:42By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
00:12:47until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
00:12:52Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
00:12:55And no, I haven't lost my mind.
00:12:58That happened long ago.
00:13:00The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
00:13:04When you hang it in its usual, more circular form, it rotates too easily.
00:13:10This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users, effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
00:13:17Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
00:13:19we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
00:13:24And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
00:13:27But I bet most of us here don't do that and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
00:13:34You get the idea, right?
00:13:35Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
00:13:41So there.
00:13:42Then we have razor blades.
00:13:44If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades because the last one you bought five days ago is
00:13:50already rusty from your bathroom's humidity,
00:13:53maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
00:13:55It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
00:13:59They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
00:14:03We just need to know how to handle them.
00:14:06Now, you don't have to be an expert to know that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with
00:14:12razor blade steel.
00:14:13So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them, especially if your last usage was in the shower.
00:14:20Then keep them in a cool and dry spot, maybe even out of the bathroom.
00:14:25They will surely last longer this way.
00:14:27Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin, contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
00:14:34So, that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
00:14:39Do keep that in mind.
00:14:41After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
00:14:45If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
00:14:51and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
00:14:57But if your candle has been burning too quickly, try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
00:15:03You can trim your candle's wick multiple times and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
00:15:10It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady and thus continues to burn slower for a longer
00:15:17period of time.
00:15:18A little extra tip regarding candles.
00:15:20Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
00:15:25Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
00:15:27Congrats!
00:15:28Boil some water, wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
00:15:32clean the remaining wax out of it, and reuse the jar.
00:15:36You can plant a succulent, store art supply, or use it for anything your heart desires.
00:15:42And there you have it.
00:15:44Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
00:15:48Be sure to check them out and let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite to
00:15:53try out.
00:15:54Me?
00:15:54I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
00:15:57We'll see how that goes.
00:16:03Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
00:16:07There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
00:16:11These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
00:16:14They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
00:16:17The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
00:16:23If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly
00:16:27because of the resistance it puts on the air going out of the drain.
00:16:30Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
00:16:34A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away, and forget you're filling the tub.
00:16:41So it's kind of more necessary there.
00:16:43The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider between the two standard basins,
00:16:49and this divisor rises lower than the rim.
00:16:54The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
00:17:00If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
00:17:04You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
00:17:06It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking,
00:17:11or you were in a group but eventually separated from them.
00:17:14Uh-oh.
00:17:15Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones,
00:17:19designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing,
00:17:23and other similar outdoor activities, do.
00:17:27Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was,
00:17:30many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the outer part in the shape of a
00:17:35diamond.
00:17:36We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
00:17:41Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature,
00:17:44so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
00:17:47They made it from leather because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
00:17:52Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
00:17:55But the patch is still useful because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle
00:18:02of water.
00:18:03Or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things so you have more room inside your backpack.
00:18:11So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
00:18:15There could be a couple of reasons for that.
00:18:18Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
00:18:22Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
00:18:26It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
00:18:29Imagine if it was sealed and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
00:18:34It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
00:18:40Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
00:18:44It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
00:18:47If you use it for dirty laundry,
00:18:48it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from mildewing.
00:18:53Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
00:18:59Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
00:19:03Yup, the one on the finger.
00:19:05These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
00:19:10Because of the loops on the finger,
00:19:12you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
00:19:16Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow
00:19:20while you're hiking or participating in some other winter activities,
00:19:24like falling and rolling down the hill, like what I tend to do.
00:19:28Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that,
00:19:32it can still be good for you to use so-called carabiner clasps.
00:19:36With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
00:19:39That way, if there's any condensation,
00:19:42it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
00:19:47You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
00:19:52Think twice before you throw them away.
00:19:54You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes
00:19:58or some other product you got them with.
00:20:01These bags are like a drying agent since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
00:20:05You can use them for other things, like, for instance,
00:20:09when you need to dry out your phone or something else that got water in the wrong place.
00:20:15Now, when dealing with a stapler,
00:20:17you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
00:20:21It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
00:20:25Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
00:20:28See that metal plate over there?
00:20:30It's called the anvil.
00:20:31Turn your stapler upside down.
00:20:34This way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option
00:20:37so it won't be so hard to remove the pins.
00:20:40Yup, the anvil is there, so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
00:20:46Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored
00:20:50that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
00:20:53Well, back in the 1970s,
00:20:55people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
00:20:59They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
00:21:03That's why Aquafresh was the first company
00:21:06that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too,
00:21:10which is the blue stripe.
00:21:12Later on, they added red,
00:21:13which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
00:21:19Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
00:21:23It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
00:21:27There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
00:21:31Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
00:21:35That's how you secure the cardboard rule while pulling out a foil.
00:21:41Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan,
00:21:45ball on the top of your hat.
00:21:47It may not have a specific purpose today,
00:21:50but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
00:21:52One of the possible explanations says that beanies
00:21:56are something the Vikings invented
00:21:58because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm
00:22:01throughout the long, cold winters.
00:22:03After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
00:22:07They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
00:22:10Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
00:22:16You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
00:22:21But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
00:22:23It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
00:22:27But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
00:22:32so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
00:22:38Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
00:22:42This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
00:22:47because you can use it to puncture the seal.
00:22:50Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
00:22:56Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
00:23:00Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this,
00:23:02but this feature has an actual purpose.
00:23:06Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
00:23:08This mostly happens at the same time when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
00:23:13They recommend doing it every three to four months.
00:23:16But in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
00:23:22Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
00:23:25It's a cool design, true.
00:23:27But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
00:23:31adding something that didn't have a practical use.
00:23:34These dots are something we call fritz, which are different than fritz, the German guy.
00:23:39When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
00:23:43the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
00:23:47Good idea!
00:23:50Gas cans have a very small second hole.
00:23:53It's there to prevent some sort of the glug that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole
00:23:58as you pour the liquid out of it.
00:24:00Because, when something like this happens, the flow of liquid is not even,
00:24:04which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
00:24:08The hole is also there to help vent the gas and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
00:24:13And that's a good idea, too.
00:24:17The Queen's Guard all appear to have the same uniform,
00:24:20with a shared role of standing stoically for a long time.
00:24:24But if you look closely at their hats, there are five different types.
00:24:29The Grenadier has a white plume.
00:24:31The Coldstream has a red one.
00:24:33The Irish, a blue plume.
00:24:35The Welsh, green and white.
00:24:37And the Scots Guard has none.
00:24:40Their different divisions perform similar ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace.
00:24:45But they have other actual rules as well, suited to their specialization.
00:24:51When peeling your boiled eggs, you can see a hidden layer under the shell.
00:24:55These two membranes, an inner and outer one, are made from the same stuff as your hair.
00:25:00Keratin.
00:25:01It protects the inside from bacteria and stops liquids from escaping.
00:25:05You use X in your texts, which represents a kiss.
00:25:09It's been used this way for a very long time.
00:25:12Its original purpose dates back to the Middle Ages.
00:25:14Where it was a representation of a person's faith, honesty and sincerity.
00:25:20Those that would sign off with an X would kiss it after signing as a display of a sworn oath.
00:25:27The X's meaning later changed to represent the action of kissing.
00:25:31And the first document showing this was a letter dating back to 1763.
00:25:36Written by a naturalist, Gilbert White, who sent it to his wife.
00:25:41William Shakespeare is a name familiar to everyone.
00:25:44However, we don't know whether this was the actual way his name was spelled, and neither did he.
00:25:51He signed 80 different variations of his name's spelling on all his works.
00:25:56Historians haven't a clue which the correct spelling is.
00:25:59The version that we know of was only used on two of his plays.
00:26:04Different forms of alarm clocks were invented as far back as 348 BCE, with many versions throughout the world, all
00:26:12with complicated mechanics.
00:26:15Unaffordable to mostly everyone, they didn't catch on.
00:26:18Alternate methods to wake up in the morning started to be used in the 1800s.
00:26:23One process involving knocker-uppers was common in some countries.
00:26:28A person visited your house every morning to knock on your door four times.
00:26:45Tennis balls in Wimbledon must be kept at a perfect temperature to ensure they bounce at a consistent level.
00:26:51They're stored at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, so they're cold enough that the molecules inside the ball shrink, ensuring they bounce
00:26:59lower.
00:27:00Then, they're continuously swapped throughout a match as they expand by being hit too much, becoming too bouncy.
00:27:08Wimbledon goes through 50,000 tennis balls each year.
00:27:12You enjoy the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, as you associate it with the weekends and summer.
00:27:18But that smell is a sign of stress made by the grass.
00:27:23Grass evolved to emit various elements when being eaten by bugs.
00:27:27This signal attracts predator insects to remove them.
00:27:30But unfortunately for the grass, there's nothing large enough to deter a lawnmower.
00:27:36There is no oxygen inside your packet of chips.
00:27:39If there was, it would influence the combination of molecules forming inside, spoiling the chips faster.
00:27:46The packets are instead filled with nitrogen, which pushes oxygen out.
00:27:50And this extends the shelf life and quality of your chips.
00:27:56You're traveling by plane overnight and just can't get to sleep.
00:28:00And the first night in a hotel wasn't great, regardless of how comfy the bed was.
00:28:05This is because of a human evolutionary trait called the first night effect.
00:28:11When you sleep in a different place than your home, the left side of the brain responds to more sounds
00:28:16while you're asleep.
00:28:17It continues to analyze your surroundings without you realizing, acting as though it's on a night watch and keeping you
00:28:24alert for any potential dangers.
00:28:27Most animals have this trait, although it's a lot more subtle in humans.
00:28:36Before playing basketball with hoops, you would have instead been playing with peach baskets.
00:28:42When the game was invented in 1891, a peach basket was used, with the bottom of it cut off.
00:28:47But it only took 15 years for players to grow tired of constantly collecting the jammed balls and to remove
00:28:53the basket altogether.
00:28:56When you click your fingers, the snapping sound isn't from the physical click of finger and thumb.
00:29:01The noise actually comes from the finger hitting the palm.
00:29:06The instant film for the first Polaroid cameras didn't have their own coating after taking a photo.
00:29:12To develop it, you applied it yourself.
00:29:15Waiting for it to dry took a long time, so shaking it sped up the process.
00:29:19Then, from the 1970s, the film provided everything required for the photo to develop, making the popular craze of shaking
00:29:26Polaroids pointless.
00:29:29Shaking the photo can cause the ink to wave or blur before drying properly, so you shouldn't actually shake it
00:29:35like a Polaroid picture.
00:29:36And just wait patiently instead.
00:29:40Bug spray doesn't repel all bugs, especially the worst of them all, mosquitoes.
00:29:45It does cover the scent of carbon dioxide, which is what attracts mosquitoes.
00:29:50But the spray only protects you for a short distance.
00:29:54Mosquitoes can also track carbon dioxide over long distances.
00:29:58They will continue to stalk you until they find a gap in your invisible bug shield.
00:30:03A great alternative is lavender, which contains linalool.
00:30:07This fragrance completely overloads the mosquito's senses, making it unable to track you.
00:30:13The half-belt on the back of some jackets appear like a fashion accessory.
00:30:18It was initially designed that way for larger jackets, as they could also be used as a blanket to wrap
00:30:24around oneself.
00:30:25The belt's position helps hold the material together, so it's easier to walk with whilst keeping you warm.
00:30:32Ketchup wasn't originally intended to be your favorite condiment.
00:30:36In 1834, a physician, John Cook, sold ketchup as a cure for indigestion.
00:30:43It was an immediate hit, and today, 10 billion ounces are purchased annually in the USA, although not as the
00:30:51intended medicine.
00:30:53Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions, and one in particular, the lightbulb, is most famously linked to him.
00:31:01However, he didn't actually invent it.
00:31:04Warren Delarue, a British chemist, had solved this scientific challenge 40 years earlier.
00:31:10There were also 20 other inventors who made alternate versions before Edison did.
00:31:15But earlier varieties relied on cotton thread and only lasted up to 14 hours.
00:31:21Edison, in 1880, used a carbonized bamboo thread instead, and his worked up to 1,200 hours.
00:31:28It became the most commercially viable lightbulb, and today's ones are similarly shaped to Edison's original.
00:31:36The first treadmill was used in England in 1818.
00:31:40It was a large wooden cylinder with a handrail, although it wasn't used to keep fit.
00:31:46Convicted criminals would be forced to use these for up to 10 hours per day as a punishment.
00:31:52The energy output potential was realized, and soon it was built to work with water pumps and grain grinders.
00:31:59It was so effective that it was used in all prisons throughout the country.
00:32:03But in 1902, it was decided that it was too harsh and stopped.
00:32:07And now, this cruel punishment is mainly found in gyms.
00:32:12During the 1940s, there was a shortage of cocoa, and it was important to find a solution to this problem.
00:32:18A production company found a way by mixing only a small amount of cocoa with hazelnuts and milk,
00:32:24and the original Nutella was created.
00:32:27It started out as a loaf spread, like a stick of butter.
00:32:31It then transformed into a creamier version inside a jar in 1951.
00:32:36But it wasn't until 1964 that it was given its famous name.
00:32:41Your passport might be a dark shade of either green, blue, or red.
00:32:46The darker color not only makes them appear more official,
00:32:49but is intended so that through its journeys, the dirt that's collected is more easily hidden.
00:32:56Wasabi was first used back in the 8th century.
00:32:59It wasn't meant as a spicy condiment as it's served with sushi today.
00:33:03Initially, it was used for its antimicrobial properties
00:33:07that help avoid the harmful reactions to fish with sushi that's a bit too old.
00:33:16Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
00:33:20Is this a myth or a fact?
00:33:23This is actually true.
00:33:25Many products favor the righties.
00:33:26Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
00:33:29Let's say public transport.
00:33:32Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
00:33:37Household equipment and devices are one more example.
00:33:40Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
00:33:44are designed with right-handed people in mind.
00:33:48The same goes for shirt pockets.
00:33:50While some people use both hands equally
00:33:52and others change their hand preference between tasks,
00:33:55overall, most people are right-handed.
00:33:58A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed
00:34:04and 10% are left-handed.
00:34:06This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side
00:34:10than on the right side of their garments.
00:34:12Try it out for yourself.
00:34:14Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
00:34:18Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
00:34:22which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
00:34:26Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
00:34:29What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
00:34:31Myth or fact?
00:34:34This is a myth.
00:34:35It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
00:34:39I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
00:34:41And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
00:34:46Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
00:34:49Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
00:34:52This is a myth.
00:34:54So don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
00:34:578 glasses are not a magic number.
00:35:00Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
00:35:03How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
00:35:08The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
00:35:11If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
00:35:15Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
00:35:22Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
00:35:26If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
00:35:28Any guesses, fact, or myth?
00:35:31It's a myth.
00:35:32Carrots are about 85% water.
00:35:35One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
00:35:39Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
00:35:42Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals.
00:35:46And eating them can help lower blood sugar.
00:35:49Medieval people believed in flat earth.
00:35:52Is this a myth or a fact?
00:35:54Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
00:35:56But so is the history built around this myth.
00:35:59You can't say that at those times.
00:36:01The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
00:36:05Even everyday visible things proved that.
00:36:07For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
00:36:16Vikings wore horned helmets.
00:36:18Is this a myth or fact?
00:36:21The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
00:36:26But, in reality, there are no horns.
00:36:30There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
00:36:34Detox juices cleanse your body.
00:36:36Is this a fact or myth?
00:36:39It's a myth.
00:36:40Detoxification doesn't work that way.
00:36:42Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
00:36:50Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
00:36:54A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
00:36:58Nuts are junk food.
00:37:00Any thoughts?
00:37:01Myth or fact?
00:37:04You're right.
00:37:05This is a myth.
00:37:06Nuts are full of healthy fats.
00:37:09They're good for your heart and other organs.
00:37:12The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
00:37:18Is this a fact or myth?
00:37:21Fact!
00:37:22Imagine all that waste.
00:37:24When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
00:37:27These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
00:37:32Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
00:37:37Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
00:37:43good as they were on day one.
00:37:45What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
00:37:48I got three of them lined up for you.
00:37:52Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
00:37:54Is it true or not?
00:37:57This is a myth.
00:37:58You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
00:38:02But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the button hole.
00:38:07In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
00:38:12Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
00:38:15Is this a myth or a fact?
00:38:18That's another laundry myth.
00:38:20You want to rid your clothes of germs.
00:38:22Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
00:38:25Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
00:38:31You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
00:38:34Is it true?
00:38:36Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
00:38:40But that's not the best option.
00:38:42A much better way is to start from the back.
00:38:45The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
00:38:48Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.
00:38:54Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
00:38:57Is it a myth or fact?
00:39:00It's a fact.
00:39:02Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
00:39:06Most people struggle to learn grammar.
00:39:08Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
00:39:13Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
00:39:16Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
00:39:22Let me give you an example.
00:39:24It's from your first year at school.
00:39:29Are you a morning person or a night owl?
00:39:31Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
00:39:37The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
00:39:41Do you think this is possible?
00:39:42Or is it an urban legend?
00:39:45This is a fact.
00:39:46Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
00:39:52It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher Dr. William C. Demond.
00:39:57The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
00:40:01Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
00:40:07Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
00:40:10Myth or fact?
00:40:12It's a myth.
00:40:13There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
00:40:19Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
00:40:25That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
00:40:28Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
00:40:35Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
00:40:38Can it be true?
00:40:40Well, this one's easy.
00:40:42It's a myth.
00:40:43Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
00:40:50Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep.
00:40:55But such people are an exception.
00:40:57One in 4 million.
00:41:00The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
00:41:05What do you think?
00:41:06Myth or fact?
00:41:09It's a myth.
00:41:10A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
00:41:15Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
00:41:18Do you believe that?
00:41:20This will probably come as no surprise.
00:41:22It's a fact.
00:41:23How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
00:41:28Hey, have you ever been vibing out in your room, listening to some of your favorite songs,
00:41:34admiring the subwoofer of your speaker as it delivers magnificence to your eardrums?
00:41:39We all have.
00:41:40But have you ever asked yourself why that same speaker, along with other speakers across the globe,
00:41:46is almost always black?
00:41:47Some of you are probably screaming at your screen right now about your speaker being green, red, or any other
00:41:53color found in the rainbow.
00:41:55Number one, I said, almost always.
00:41:58And number two, if you look closely at the gorgeous design of your brightly colored music player,
00:42:03you'll often find that the speaker beneath it is still colored black.
00:42:07One possible explanation for this is that the original technology of speakers had a diaphragm with black particles on it.
00:42:15So, as soon as a sound is amplified, it sends a charge through the diaphragm, and these black particles are
00:42:21driven upwards.
00:42:22The carbon particles bouncing and touching the upper membrane of the diaphragm are responsible for creating some of the distinct
00:42:29sounds from our speakers that we all love so much.
00:42:32Speaker manufacturers must have gotten tired of their products changing color with prolonged use,
00:42:38combined with these black particles settling on the upper membrane of the diaphragm.
00:42:43So, their logical solution was to color most speakers black.
00:42:48Another more practical belief as to why speakers are mostly colored black is that it's a hue that easily matches
00:42:55up with many types of decor.
00:42:57Walls, furniture, and clothes all often look quite well when combined with this color.
00:43:02Which is why it's so prevalent everywhere you go.
00:43:06Listening to music has repeatedly scored in the top 10 pastimes in the U.S. based on research.
00:43:12Nowadays, you find sound speakers everywhere.
00:43:15In your television, laptop, and your phone.
00:43:18You can't escape them.
00:43:20But let's take a look at how they started off.
00:43:23Their origins are in radio and telephone technology.
00:43:26The first form of a speaker was developed by Johann Philipp Reiss in 1861.
00:43:32The German was a self-taught inventor and installed the speaker on his telephone.
00:43:37It was just about able to reproduce clear tones.
00:43:41But it could also replicate muffled speech after a few revisions.
00:43:47Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, decided to try and produce an improved version of Reiss's speaker.
00:43:53Essentially, Bell and other inventors wanted to make an electrodynamic speaker.
00:43:58By 1877, it was still yet to exist.
00:44:02But due to the desire of inventors worldwide to change this, research confirmed that it was extremely possible to make
00:44:09one.
00:44:10In particular, the work of Wernher von Siemens, who came up with the idea of an electromagnetic coil-driven speaker,
00:44:17was a driving force in arriving at this conclusion.
00:44:21Why are there magnets in speakers, you might ask?
00:44:24Every speaker nowadays has an electric current, something the inventors were discussing would never have taken for granted at any
00:44:31point in their lives.
00:44:32When this electric current is changing, it produces a magnetic field.
00:44:37To make the panel of the speaker move, magnets are used to create an opposing magnetic field, which creates vibrations.
00:44:44These vibrations are the sound we end up hearing.
00:44:47The bigger the magnet, the louder the speaker will be.
00:44:50Another inventor, by the name of Thomas Edison from the U.S., had filed a British patent for a system
00:44:57using compressed air for an amplifying mechanism.
00:45:00The first commercial electric loudspeaker saw the light of day only in 1924.
00:45:07The sound quality produced by the speaker was good enough for motion pictures.
00:45:11It took nearly 20 years for the next groundbreaking development in the world of loudspeakers.
00:45:16This came with the arrival of the duplex driver in 1943.
00:45:21It offered better clarity and coherence at high volumes, which was important in movie theaters.
00:45:27Fittingly, it was nicknamed the voice of the theater.
00:45:30The duplex driver was immediately tested by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and instantly made its film
00:45:37house industry standard in 1955.
00:45:41Until now, this loudspeaker design is still used.
00:45:45Indeed, the film industry does seem to put a lot of effort into its sound, and so do the theaters
00:45:51we watch them in.
00:45:52You may have noticed that these buildings often have thick curtains on the walls.
00:45:56These are soundproof or acoustic curtains, and both are much thicker than regular curtains.
00:46:02They will either consist of heavier fabrics that are tightly woven or have better quality linings.
00:46:07This means that these curtains will absorb sound and reduce the acoustic reflection off the ceiling, windows, and flat walls
00:46:15of the room.
00:46:16This ultimately creates a much better sonic experience.
00:46:19The carpet floors are so thick in theaters for the same reason.
00:46:23It helps to trap sound by providing insulation.
00:46:25From a practical standpoint, this carpet is also set up to prevent the sound of footsteps during film screenings.
00:46:33This concept of trapping sound is also the reason why putting a phone inside a cup will make the phone's
00:46:40speaker seem louder.
00:46:41Any speaker sitting or suspended in an open space projects its sound in all directions.
00:46:46As the speaker vibrates to create sound waves, an equal amount of energy leaves from both the front and the
00:46:54back.
00:46:54By placing a speaker in some form of enclosure, we can redirect some of the energy that comes from the
00:47:00back of the speaker and project it forwards.
00:47:03By putting the speaker in a cup, you're directing the sound more efficiently.
00:47:07It travels only one way, making it seem louder than what you'd hear when you take it out of the
00:47:13cup.
00:47:13Speaking of phones and speakers, ever wonder why your mobile device makes your speaker produce a buzzing noise?
00:47:21This can occur when the two gadgets are near one another and your mobile is trying to send and receive
00:47:26data.
00:47:27The transfer of information produces electromagnetic disturbances in the medium around the speakers.
00:47:33It creates noise in the audio, and as a result, you can hear the buzzing sound coming from the speaker.
00:47:39A simple way to protect the amazing vibe your speaker is creating for you from this irritating buzzing noise is
00:47:46just to move your phone away from your speaker, or vice versa.
00:47:51This will eliminate what is officially known as electromagnetic interference.
00:47:56Research across America shows that, on average, 74% of people own two or more pairs of headphones.
00:48:0446% of them mention they listen to their headphones for more than two hours per day.
00:48:09Some choose the headphones by their looks, others by the sound quality.
00:48:14In either case, finding the right pair is important, since a lot of people are willing to spend over $100
00:48:20on it.
00:48:21Headphones have become a true fashion accessory.
00:48:24That's why well-known figures are trying to make an impact in the headphone industry like it's the fashion industry.
00:48:30Music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine came up with the idea for the now world-famous Beats by Dre
00:48:38Headphones brand.
00:48:39They were walking along the Pacific Ocean one day in 2006, discussing a sneaker deal as they had an offer
00:48:46on the table from a major brand in that arena.
00:48:49After some discussions, they decided they wanted to do something they were more passionate about and landed on headphones.
00:48:56The duo's idea turned into a brand that was purchased by Apple in 2014 for $3 billion.
00:49:03It was the largest deal in Apple's history, and Beats by Dre controlled 70% of the headphone market at
00:49:10the time of signing.
00:49:11The move allowed Apple to take over the headphone space.
00:49:14The release of their popular wireless AirPods headphones in 2016 was another reason it happened.
00:49:21But how did these popular wireless headphones that many of us own actually work?
00:49:26These headphones rely on internal batteries to have enough power to remain wireless.
00:49:32Most often, they have conveniently built-in rechargeable batteries.
00:49:36But sometimes, they keep going thanks to standard AA or AAA batteries.
00:49:41They receive wirelessly transmitted signals from their paired audio sources, be it your phone or laptop.
00:49:48These signals are encoded by the source device and transmitted most commonly via radio frequencies or infrared carriers.
00:49:56The headphones receive the signal and decode it to audio.
00:49:59And just like that, it's music to your ears.
00:50:05Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.
00:50:10But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy and shiny?
00:50:15Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.
00:50:18That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to two hours.
00:50:24In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.
00:50:27But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see these types of doorknobs
00:50:33anymore nowadays.
00:50:35Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.
00:50:40They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting.
00:50:45Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.
00:50:50There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing to do with
00:50:55fashion.
00:50:56This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,
00:51:01and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.
00:51:05Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth,
00:51:09so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.
00:51:15Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.
00:51:20If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.
00:51:24Turns out that these are blades that snap off.
00:51:28Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.
00:51:31To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter,
00:51:34the top segment along the next line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.
00:51:38To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade snapper.
00:51:45The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers,
00:51:48inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.
00:51:51Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.
00:51:55Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.
00:51:59Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,
00:52:04so you can store these packets for further occasions.
00:52:06Whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object,
00:52:11you can place them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.
00:52:15You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing,
00:52:20since they come equipped with a neat indicator.
00:52:22Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.
00:52:28When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars,
00:52:31it's a sign you need to book an appointment with your local car service.
00:52:35Since most likely, the tires have lost most of their traction
00:52:38and may not be safe for driving any longer.
00:52:41The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.
00:52:47This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.
00:52:50It's called frit glazing,
00:52:52which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to the window
00:52:56for protecting its sealant from UV rays.
00:52:59It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.
00:53:06Whenever you're up for a drive,
00:53:08check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.
00:53:12Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.
00:53:18It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection
00:53:22and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.
00:53:26People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s,
00:53:29but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.
00:53:33While you're in the car,
00:53:34check out the headrests,
00:53:36as you most likely don't know that they carry a little disguised purpose.
00:53:40Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height
00:53:43so that they get the proper support for their heads and necks.
00:53:46The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.
00:53:52Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway?
00:53:57These bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.
00:54:00So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.
00:54:04What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.
00:54:08But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle still in the
00:54:14tank?
00:54:15Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
00:54:20They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out with enough force.
00:54:26Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players,
00:54:32sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals, similar to jeans and leather jackets.
00:54:37If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side, similar to
00:54:42the shoelace holes.
00:54:43They're manufactured as such, not only to provide extra ventilation,
00:54:47but to allow people to get extra creative with their laces when wearing the shoes.
00:54:51Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose of keeping them together
00:54:57until you're ready to dig into your meal.
00:54:59That may or may not be the whole truth.
00:55:02Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
00:55:07Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design,
00:55:11which can help with breaking the ends easily.
00:55:14The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks
00:55:18to keep it more sanitized in hopes it can be used again,
00:55:22since they won't be touching the table or any other surface.
00:55:25Women's bikes have a special design, which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable purpose.
00:55:32The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height of ladies,
00:55:37compared to that of the average gentleman.
00:55:39While that is the case for handlebars and saddles,
00:55:42the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.
00:55:45Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day,
00:55:49every day they needed to make sure their outfits wouldn't get caught in the frame.
00:55:53That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle,
00:55:56perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.
00:55:59The fact that toothpastes are multicolored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.
00:56:06There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.
00:56:11In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care,
00:56:16and as such, they were looking for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.
00:56:21One company was the pioneer in that regard,
00:56:24adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning the blue strip.
00:56:27They later added on the red strip,
00:56:30meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum care.
00:56:33Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.
00:56:37You may be in for a little surprise.
00:56:39There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap,
00:56:42so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste without cutting yourself or ruining your manicure.
00:56:47Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs
00:56:51or other bacteria into the product itself.
00:56:54On the subject of bathroom countertop items,
00:56:57toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden in the bristle patterns.
00:57:01Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler,
00:57:03they also do come with a practical purpose.
00:57:07Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.
00:57:11The blue dye is meant to fade out,
00:57:13signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.
00:57:17Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months,
00:57:21but it does serve as a great reminder in case you forget.
00:57:23Still love playing with Lego?
00:57:26Don't judge.
00:57:27Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.
00:57:29Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?
00:57:32Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent choking hazards.
00:57:38The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the airways.
00:57:44Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until it can be
00:57:50removed safely.
00:57:52We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs,
00:57:55some tubular, some shaped like diamonds, and some even twisted altogether.
00:58:00Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.
00:58:05It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown,
00:58:09which gave them the round shape to begin with.
00:58:11The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament
00:58:14needed to be at the same distance from every surface of the glass sphere.
00:58:18The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.
00:58:25Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin?
00:58:27Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.
00:58:30Yep, that's right.
00:58:31The glass has a stem for a reason.
00:58:33Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature,
00:58:36and it will get warmer much sooner.
00:58:39While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.
00:58:43Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs,
00:58:47but this may not be the best solution for storing them.
00:58:50The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,
00:58:54so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.
00:58:59Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket.
00:59:03Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge,
00:59:06did you know that waiting for food to cool down before refrigerating it may be bad for it?
00:59:11Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of going bad.
00:59:17So, pop it in as soon as possible.
00:59:19Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.
00:59:24What's that in your fridge I just saw?
00:59:27Chocolate?
00:59:27Well, that's a big no-no.
00:59:29Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.
00:59:33The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.
00:59:37Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?
00:59:41When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking soda into the
00:59:47water when boiling.
00:59:48The eggshells will peel off way easier.
00:59:52Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.
00:59:56The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.
01:00:02Fan of smoothies?
01:00:03Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.
01:00:07Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.
01:00:10The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free, delicious breakfast or snack.
01:00:17After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting it blend away.
01:00:23No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore since the full cycle of the dishwasher can damage the metal
01:00:29plates on the blender.
01:00:31If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich, but the peanut butter is all split with the
01:00:36oils on top, remember, there's a correct way to store it.
01:00:39Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.
01:00:46Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?
01:00:49You're probably digging in too soon.
01:00:51You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting it.
01:00:57Using the right knife will also give you better results.
01:01:00A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.
01:01:05It's pasta night.
01:01:07Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?
01:01:10Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.
01:01:15Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.
01:01:20When using non-stick pans, never use metal utensils.
01:01:24Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.
01:01:26Instead, the metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non
01:01:31-adherent surface.
01:01:33Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?
01:01:35Aren't we all?
01:01:37Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.
01:01:39Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.
01:01:43Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible.
01:01:47But not if the food is piled up.
01:01:50Ever try to take out a single tic-tac from the tiny container?
01:01:54Just turn the box on its side.
01:01:56There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.
01:02:00No more shaking the tic-tac box like a maniac.
01:02:04If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.
01:02:08Placing your phone in a cup or bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience so much better.
01:02:14In a hurry, and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the charging time.
01:02:21Simply set the phone to airplane mode.
01:02:23You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.
01:02:27We all keep our phones in all sorts of places.
01:02:30Our pockets, bags, under our pillows.
01:02:33Hence, a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.
01:02:36For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.
01:02:39You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers, or a microphone.
01:02:45Just be sure to be gentle.
01:02:48Nice desk you got there.
01:02:49Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to help you see
01:02:55the keys better?
01:02:56However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift the keyboard up.
01:03:01This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.
01:03:06If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes, just make sure to remove them
01:03:11from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.
01:03:16We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.
01:03:20One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching pillowcase.
01:03:27Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the shelves.
01:03:32When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic reasons.
01:03:38They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.
01:03:42Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.
01:03:47Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?
01:03:51That one just next to your ankles?
01:03:54Well, turns out it's there for a reason.
01:03:56The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.
01:04:00Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you go for a
01:04:06run.
01:04:07Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.
01:04:10On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders, there's a tiny loop that you can use to hang
01:04:15the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.
01:04:19Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.
01:04:23To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes, instead of folding,
01:04:30try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.
01:04:35This way, you save a lot of space.
01:04:38You have easy access to everything you need and your clothes will be less wrinkled.
01:04:44Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom as well.
01:04:50Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.
01:04:55To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.
01:05:00There you go.
01:05:01Squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.
01:05:06Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.
01:05:10Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.
01:05:15When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.
01:05:21Be careful though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.
01:05:25Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.
01:05:31You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.
01:05:36The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.
01:05:41Take good care of your loofah as well.
01:05:44Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty bacteria.
01:05:51Either throw it in with your laundry once a week or let it soak in a solution with diluted bleach.
01:05:58We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do that too.
01:06:04Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.
01:06:10Your skin will thank you for it.
01:06:13You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.
01:06:18Next time, try tying your floss in a knot.
01:06:21With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.
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