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Discover the time-saving secrets hidden in everyday objects that can transform your daily routine. From clever features in your microwave to the surprising science behind measuring tools, this eye-opening exploration reveals the invisible logic designed to streamline your life. Learn how to maximize efficiency with little-known shortcuts and enhance your productivity effortlessly. This journey into design secrets will leave you amazed at the hidden potential surrounding you.
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00:00I want you to get ready to have your eyes finally open to some of the strange little secrets behind
00:05everyday items.
00:06From tape measures to toothbrushes to the kitchen stove, you'll never look at or use any of these things the
00:13same way again.
00:15Let's start with a humble tape measure. See how shy it is?
00:19It's actually a much more useful tool than you might think.
00:23Struggling to measure something on your own?
00:25Well, there's a hole or notch in the metal bit on the end.
00:29Called a nail grab, it allows you to hook it onto a small nail or screw, which then holds the
00:35tape measure in place while you pull it open.
00:37No more wild flopping around while you try to read it.
00:41Hmm, but that metal end seems a little loose. Maybe it's time to buy a new one.
00:47Nah, don't. The end is actually supposed to move around, helping you get an accurate measurement.
00:53The hook is actually 1 16th inch wide, and that little bit of movement takes this into account.
00:59If you push it against something for an inside measurement, the hook is included in the final number.
01:04If that hook is on the end of something for an outside measurement, the slight gap equals the space the
01:10hook would take up.
01:11Your measurements are always spot on.
01:14Oh, and stop bending the tape when trying to include a corner in the measurement.
01:18Your numbers will be wrong.
01:20Check the casing. You'll actually find a measurement listed on the side.
01:24This is the length of the case itself.
01:27Press the casing into the corner, add that number to your measurement, and you'll have the correct information for any
01:33project.
01:35And guess what? There is actually a National Tape Measure Day.
01:39Ta-da!
01:40It's celebrated each year on July 14th.
01:43Wow, they really do have a day for everything.
01:47Now, another tool you haven't been using correctly?
01:50Hmm, the stapler.
01:51Take a closer look at the metal plate at the front end.
01:54This is called the anvil, and yes, it helps bend the staples.
01:58But did you know it actually has two settings?
02:02A traditional staple's arms point inward, securing several sheets of paper in place.
02:08But you can turn the anvil around to the pinning setting, so that the arms of the staple will point
02:14outward.
02:15These staples are designed to be temporary, like pins used in sewing, and are much easier to remove.
02:23Do you have a padlock for your bike, or a locker at school, or your shed, to keep your neighbor
02:28from borrowing things without asking?
02:31Then, you may have noticed a small hole at the bottom, near the place where you put the key.
02:37The main purpose for this hole is to help drain water that might get inside.
02:41If the water isn't removed, it can damage the mechanism when freezing or by causing it to rust.
02:48If you do find your lock is stuck, though, it can be very frustrating.
02:52Don't panic.
02:53Add a bit of oil through this hole to help lubricate the mechanism inside, and it should soon start working
02:59again.
03:01Let's see what interesting things we can find in your closet.
03:05Nah, I'm not snooping.
03:06Well, maybe a little.
03:08Ooh, your coat is a good place to start.
03:10Some have a weird little half-belt at the back.
03:13It doesn't wrap around to help keep the coat closed, so why is it there?
03:19Called a martingale, today it's little more than a style choice by designers, but it once served a very useful
03:26purpose.
03:26Some men's coats were made with additional material.
03:30The belt held that extra fabric in place.
03:32When the belt was undone, the jacket would open up wider and become a useful blanket.
03:38Very handy for when people were traveling and didn't have room to carry extra sleeping gear.
03:44Often, when you buy a new jacket or a fancy piece of clothing, it will come with a little bag
03:49that includes a few extra buttons and a little square of the fabric the garment was made with.
03:55The buttons are extras in case you lose one.
03:57That swatch of fabric, however, has several uses.
04:01Many people believe it can be used for patching small holes.
04:05But it also allows you to test your cleaning products on it.
04:09This way, you don't ruin your item the first time you toss it into the washing machine.
04:13It's better for that little swatch to turn a horrendous pink than your beautiful new coat.
04:19Bonus tip!
04:20Carry that swatch with you when you go shopping.
04:23It'll help when you're looking for a matching outfit.
04:26I mentioned buttons just a minute ago.
04:29Have you ever wondered why buttons on women's shirts are on the left, but on men's, they're on the right?
04:35Well, there was a time when the side the buttons were on would indicate your social status.
04:41If you were a commoner, you would be dressing yourself.
04:44And these buttons would be on the right, easier for a right-handed person to do up.
04:49If you were wealthy and male, you would still probably be dressing on your own.
04:55But if you were a wealthy woman, you often had a chambermaid helping you put on clothing.
05:01Especially during times like the Renaissance and the Victorian era,
05:05where women's clothing would be quite elaborate,
05:07with everything from petticoats to corsets and bustles to consider.
05:11The buttons were on the left so the maid could use her right hand to secure them more easily.
05:16In time, it simply became part of mass-produced fashion, the reason long forgotten.
05:23And what about those boots and shoes?
05:26There is a loop on the back of some, but it's not there so that you can just hang them
05:30up.
05:31When you're putting your boots on, pull on the loop.
05:34It'll help your foot slip right in.
05:36Now those boots are really made for walking.
05:40Another thing you may not know is why there's a pom-pom on your beanie or toe.
05:44They were used by French sailors as extra padding,
05:48so they wouldn't hit their heads during rough weather on the naturally low ceilings when below deck.
05:53Of course, the pom-pom itself goes way back in time.
05:57There are even depictions of Vikings wearing them on their headgear.
06:01Using a form of knitting or crochet,
06:04they would add the pom-pom as a way to cover the exposed seams on the top of the hat.
06:10Okay, what can we find in the washroom?
06:12First, let's look at your trusty toothbrush.
06:15It's likely to have blue bristles on it.
06:18As you brush your teeth, hopefully twice a day,
06:21the color will begin to fade.
06:23When the blue is almost gone, it's time for a new brush.
06:27Oh, and you should be brushing your tongue to remove bacteria and food particles.
06:32In fact, if your toothbrush has ridges along the top of the head,
06:35this is a built-in tongue scraper.
06:37And then there are those annoying tubes of medicated cream.
06:42What, you got a rash?
06:43Not my business.
06:45Have you ever struggled to remove that silver metallic seal beneath the lid?
06:49That tube was designed to make this easy.
06:52Look more closely at the top of that cap.
06:55It has a spike right in the middle.
06:57Use this to pierce through the protective foil.
07:00Just unscrew the cap, flip it over, and push it down.
07:05Okay, let's head into the kitchen for a few more surprises.
07:09First, the oven.
07:11It has a stovetop for cooking soup and stir-fry,
07:14an actual oven part for making those amazing cupcakes,
07:18and the bottom drawer to store cookie sheets and pie plates, right?
07:23Not so fast.
07:24That bottom drawer might be more useful than you think.
07:28Many electric stoves are designed to use this as a warming drawer.
07:31You can keep food warm while waiting for other parts of your meal to finish cooking.
07:36That means no more apologizing for those cold mashed potatoes.
07:40Hey, I never apologize.
07:42If you have a gas range, though, you may actually have a broiler down there.
07:47Just check the drawer for a built-in rack that holds a broiler pan.
07:50And did you know you can also use it for grilling steak or burgers on a cold rainy day?
07:56Ooh, barbecue flavor without braving the outdoors.
07:59Now, you might have a few pots and pans with a hole at the end of the handle.
08:04One reason?
08:05Many people actually hang their pots on hooks to keep them out of the way when not being used.
08:11The other use?
08:12These holes can hold the utensil you're cooking with.
08:15If you're mixing pasta sauce with a wooden spoon, place the spoon into the handle.
08:20It is still handy, and any sauce on the spoon will drip back into the pot and not on the
08:26stove.
08:27And here's a time saver.
08:29Don't peel your garlic before putting it through the garlic press.
08:32The press is designed to push out the clove and keep the skin inside.
08:36This tip alone is a game changer.
08:39Wow, who knew a short video could dramatically change your life?
08:44Hey, it's a whole new me!
08:48Did you ever notice that the toilet paper color is usually white?
08:53But this color wasn't always a favorite.
08:56In fact, colored toilet papers popped out on the shelves in the 1950s.
09:01Homeowners purchased pink, blue, yellow, green, and even black paper.
09:06Because these colors matched the interior.
09:09But eventually, many doctors began to associate the dye in colored toilet papers with increased health risks.
09:16Also, the dye didn't allow the colored paper to decompose as quickly when it was flushed down.
09:22Which increased the risk of clogging septic tanks.
09:25This made manufacturing and retail prices too high compared to the basic white paper.
09:30And eventually, the demand began to fall.
09:35And now, let's take a closer look at these fancy patterns.
09:39Most people probably don't care about the decorations when it comes to their toilet paper.
09:44However, these patterns still exist.
09:47But why?
09:48Well, there are several opinions.
09:51Some say it's just a marketing tool.
09:54Manufacturers use pretty decor to make their products look more aesthetically pleasing.
09:58And to make customers associate their brand with elegance and a luxurious lifestyle.
10:04Another explanation is more practical.
10:06These patterns fluff up the paper, which makes it more absorbent.
10:12Speaking of fluffiness, have you ever wondered why they have such rough toilet paper in public toilets?
10:18The most obvious answer is that high-quality toilet paper is more expensive.
10:23Also, companies prefer purchasing giant rolls of low-quality paper because they can change them less frequently.
10:31This decision also helps prevent stealing.
10:33Yes, people actually steal paper from public toilets.
10:38Have you ever noticed that light switches in public toilets are usually placed outside?
10:44Well, it's not a coincidence.
10:46Construction companies do it for safety reasons.
10:48Because, as we all know, electricity plus water is a dangerous combination.
10:54And light switches are connected to power.
10:56Therefore, electricity literally flows through them.
10:59Of course, professionally installed switches will have a bunch of additional safety precautions.
11:04But most builders prefer not to take risks.
11:08The UK has far stricter rules for light switch safety compared to the US.
11:12That's why, if you live in London, you'll probably find light switches outside the bathroom more commonly.
11:19But don't worry.
11:20Most bathrooms in the US feature independent electrical circuits.
11:24This provides additional safety in case of accidental electric shock.
11:29When any change in the electrical current happens, they should shut off automatically.
11:36There are so many awesome lighting opportunities in this world.
11:40But why are the traffic lights red, green, and yellow?
11:44Turns out, there's a reasonable explanation for it.
11:48Before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains.
11:52At first, railroad operators used white color to mean go, red to mean stop, and green to mean caution.
11:59But later, they realized that white wasn't such a good idea.
12:03Because bright white light could easily be mistaken for stars during the nighttime.
12:07So railway companies changed the white color for green to mean go, and yellow to mean caution,
12:13because these colors are easily distinguishable from the others.
12:17And eventually, this tradition spread to traffic lights for cars and became a standard.
12:22As for the red color, it has the longest wavelength, which means that drivers can see it from a greater
12:28distance than other colors.
12:30And the color yellow was chosen as a caution sign, because it has a slightly shorter wavelength than red, but
12:38still longer than green.
12:41What's the dustiest room in your house?
12:44Usually, the answer is a bedroom.
12:46But why?
12:47Bedrooms tend to generate dust from skin cells, dust mites, and fibers from fabrics in your bedsheets, carpets, and curtains.
12:55If you have a pet, its fur and skin cells add a significant amount of dirt to this dusty party.
13:02Luckily, there are simple ways to make your bedroom less dusty.
13:06This includes making your bed every day and cleaning the area regularly with both a vacuum cleaner and water.
13:13You can try to get rid of carpets and unnecessary furniture and decor items that tend to collect dust.
13:20Also, pay attention to the quality when you buy curtains or bedsheets.
13:24The looser the fabric, the more dirt it collects.
13:27And finally, you can ban your pet from entering the bedroom.
13:31But let's be honest, you would never do that.
13:35Modern air purifiers, air conditioners, and ceiling fans can help make your sleeping area cozier.
13:41But make sure to clean them regularly.
13:42Otherwise, if your filter is dirty or clogged up with fur or any other pollutants, it won't collect new dust
13:49properly.
13:50And the dust would end up on your bedroom surfaces.
13:56Speaking of dust, did you know that you can clean the edge of a broom with a dustpan?
14:01This zigzag over here is not only for aesthetic purposes.
14:04You can use it as a comb for the bristles.
14:08Have you ever had these marks behind your ears after wearing your glasses?
14:13Sometimes, it can even take them weeks to go away.
14:16Well, it's a sign that the side pieces of the glasses, called temples, are not adjusted properly for your head.
14:22In other words, they're too tight.
14:25This can cause skin irritation and even headaches.
14:29If they're bent towards the area behind your ears, they can press on the fragile part of the skull.
14:35So, keep in mind that temples should not only have the correct size, but also correct adjustment.
14:41A professional optician can easily fix this problem.
14:45It's way safer than trying to do it on your own.
14:49Box graters can be used in a horizontal position, too.
14:53In many cases, it's much more convenient to grate a carrot or a big block of cheese this way.
14:59If you want to grate a soft product like goat cheese or mozzarella, you can put them in the freezer
15:04for about 30 minutes before grating.
15:07Also, there's a way to make the cleanup easier and prevent the cheese from sticking.
15:12Spray the grater with a small amount of oil before using it.
15:15And now, let's take a look at the most unpopular sides of the box grater.
15:21Have you ever used them?
15:22This side is actually designed for slicing.
15:26It's pretty handy if you want to make thin vegetable slices for your salad or pasta.
15:31Or slice potato chips.
15:33And these tiny punched-out holes are designed for zesting or very finely grating.
15:40Graters are pretty useful for the next non-food tip.
15:43If you're on a budget, you can purchase this super-cheap laundry soap.
15:48Grate a small amount and throw it right into your washing machine instead of using the regular washing gel.
15:55Did you know that you can change which way the refrigerator door opens?
15:59There are hinges over here.
16:01If you attach them on the other side, the doors will swing the other way.
16:05But before trying to do any repairs by yourself, make sure to disconnect the power source.
16:10And read the instructions for your particular model of the fridge.
16:14Have you ever noticed that there's a shiny side and a dull side to tinfoil?
16:19Many people believe that it matters which side is used up or down because the shiny side would trap the
16:25heat better.
16:27But, in fact, it makes no difference at all.
16:30The manufacturing process makes the two sides look slightly different.
16:34But they both serve their purpose equally.
16:39Tinfoil can be used not only in the kitchen.
16:41Here's a little-known battery hack.
16:44Let's say you're out of AA batteries.
16:46No worries.
16:47Use a smaller AAA battery and a bit of tinfoil.
16:51Just insert it on one of the ends.
16:52This will work because both AA and AAA batteries carry the same amount of voltage.
17:00Did you know that Chinese takeout food containers unfold and turn into plates?
17:05All you have to do is just to disassemble it from the two sides.
17:09And gravity will do the rest.
17:11By the way, the old-school name for this type of paperboard container is an oyster pail.
17:16Because it was originally designed to hold oysters.
17:20Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
17:26Ew.
17:27And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
17:32Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
17:36Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
17:40The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
17:43If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
17:50any type of organizational system.
17:53Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
17:59figure out the best way to distribute your food.
18:01No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
18:08very wrong way.
18:10Take eggs.
18:11We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by one and
18:17transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
18:21But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
18:27Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
18:30The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
18:36compromising the egg's overall quality.
18:39According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
18:46Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
18:50The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
18:56The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
19:02And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
19:09over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
19:11Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
19:19on the bottom shelves.
19:20Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
19:26Then organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
19:29In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
19:36Fahrenheit.
19:37Now bread.
19:38If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
19:43They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
19:50to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
19:55Well, here's some good news.
19:57There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
20:01And contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
20:07Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
20:11Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
20:15Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
20:18That is what will generate its safe storage.
20:20Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
20:24And voila!
20:26Your bread can last up to three months that way.
20:29How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
20:32In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
20:38And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
20:42There's no problem with that.
20:43Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
20:46Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
20:52First, you'll need oil.
20:53Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
20:59Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
21:04Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
21:07This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
21:12smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
21:14You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
21:19Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
21:22Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
21:26Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
21:31Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
21:35there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
21:40Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
21:44toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
21:49is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
21:54And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
21:58can I have a drumroll, please?
22:02Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
22:08It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
22:14and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
22:19Ooh.
22:19But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
22:23Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
22:26you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
22:30By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
22:35until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
22:40Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
22:43And no, I haven't lost my mind.
22:46That happened long ago.
22:47The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
22:52When you hang it in its usual, more circular form, it rotates too easily.
22:58This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users, effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
23:04Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
23:07we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
23:12And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
23:15But I bet most of us here don't do that and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
23:22You get the idea, right?
23:23Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
23:29So there.
23:30Then we have razor blades.
23:32If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades because the last one you bought five days ago is
23:38already rusty from your bathroom's humidity,
23:41maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
23:43It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
23:47They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
23:51We just need to know how to handle them.
23:54Now, you don't have to be an expert to know that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with
23:59razor blade steel.
24:01So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them, especially if your last usage was in the shower.
24:08Then keep them in a cool and dry spot, maybe even out of the bathroom.
24:13They will surely last longer this way.
24:15Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin, contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
24:22So, that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
24:27Do keep that in mind.
24:29After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
24:33If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
24:39and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
24:45But if your candle has been burning too quickly, try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
24:51You can trim your candle's wick multiple times and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
24:58It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady and thus continues to burn slower for a longer
25:05period of time.
25:06A little extra tip regarding candles.
25:08Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
25:13Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
25:15Congrats!
25:16Boil some water, wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
25:20clean the remaining wax out of it, and reuse the jar.
25:24You can plant a succulent, store art supply, or use it for anything your heart desires.
25:30And there you have it.
25:32Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
25:36Be sure to check them out and let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite to
25:41try out.
25:42Me?
25:42I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
25:45We'll see how that goes.
25:47This is the right way to use a hairbrush.
25:49Don't use it horizontally.
25:51Hold it in a vertical position.
25:53The bristles are lined up vertically.
25:55If you hold the comb horizontally, then these bristles begin to bend.
26:00You can check it yourself and feel how convenient it is this way.
26:06You enter the room and take off your sunglasses.
26:09Where are you going to hide them?
26:11Are you going to hold them in your hand or hang the glasses on your shirt collar?
26:15Or maybe put them in your pocket?
26:17The best way is to put the glasses in the breast pocket so the lenses look inside and only one
26:23temple sticks out.
26:24Your glasses will be protected from damage this way.
26:28According to the rules of etiquette, you must always let out those who are leaving the room, building, or elevator
26:34first, only then enter.
26:36This simple rule helps to avoid collisions and awkward situations.
26:41Do you have paint rollers in your house?
26:43Let's say you're doing repairs and painting walls.
26:46See how a thick layer of paint gets on the roller?
26:49People clean it in different ways.
26:51Someone washes it off with water or scrapes the paint off with a knife or paper.
26:56But there is an easier way.
26:58You can buy special squeegees for paint rollers.
27:01Their blade shape fits the roller perfectly and scrapes off all the dirt.
27:06Toothpicks are always on the table at restaurants and cafes.
27:10People use them incorrectly when picking their teeth with them after eating.
27:14The correct and cultured way is to go into the restroom and carefully pull out all the food.
27:20You don't have to tear off the cover layer from the dishwasher tablet.
27:24This layer is tiny.
27:25Just put it in the tank and the water will dissolve the cover.
27:29You know this feeling of happiness when you're hungry and find some pizza in the fridge?
27:34How are you going to reheat it?
27:36You can use a microwave or an oven, but there is a great alternative way.
27:40Heat a frying pan and put a piece of pizza on the side of it.
27:44Add a little water to the opposite side.
27:46Then cover the pan with a lid or foil.
27:49Be careful here.
27:50After a couple of minutes, take it out and taste the pizza.
27:54It's perfect, right?
27:56Don't brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush using fast movements.
28:00This device should move back and forth smoothly.
28:05These shoulder straps with buttons on your jacket have a purpose.
28:08They were invented to keep your backpack straps tightly on your shoulders, preventing them from slipping off.
28:14Try it yourself.
28:16Unhook the straps, put on the backpack, and attach them back.
28:21Keep the box with the hole up when you're pouring juice or milk out of it.
28:25Then there'll be less splashing.
28:28Always put the toilet lid down before flushing it.
28:32Small, imperceptible particles of dirty water splash and pollute the entire space when you keep it open.
28:39Many people have a seasoning shaker in their kitchen, and most just shake it to pour spices on food.
28:45If you're one of them, stop right there.
28:48Just flip it over and scroll the top cover with holes.
28:51Spices will easily fall out without any obstacles.
28:55Do you have bad breath?
28:57How are you going to check it?
28:59You can breathe on the palm and feel it, but this method is not effective.
29:02It's much better to lick your wrist.
29:04Don't touch it with the tongue tip.
29:06Lick it with the middle part.
29:08Smell it, and yeah.
29:10That's what people get when you're talking to them.
29:13One of the ways to keep your breath fresh is to stay silent.
29:17When you talk a lot, your mouth dries up.
29:19Without moistening with saliva, many bacteria accumulate in it.
29:23And this is what gives you bad breath.
29:27There's an empty space between the panes in the oven door.
29:30You can stick a brush in there to clean the window.
29:33The entrance to this space is at the bottom of the door.
29:36Open the lower shelf, then push the brush through the hole.
29:41There are many ways to separate the yolk from the white in a raw egg.
29:47You can use special spoons or do it with a bottle.
29:50Someone slowly pours egg white from the shell.
29:54None of the methods are easy, especially if you're doing it for the first time.
29:57But you can extract the yolk much more efficiently without using any additional equipment.
30:03Just pour the raw egg onto a plate and take out the yolk with your own hands.
30:07But before that, oil your fingers with garlic.
30:12Did you know that it's better to wash the rice in cold water before cooking it?
30:17Water helps to separate the dry grains from each other.
30:20During cooking, the washed rice grains don't stick together.
30:23This makes the rice fluffy and delicious.
30:27The easiest way to peel garlic is to put it in the microwave.
30:31Cut off the tip and leave it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
30:35Done! You can peel it easily now.
30:39Do you know how to properly open a pack of spaghetti?
30:42Take it with both hands.
30:44Hold it upright and hit the bottom part against the table.
30:47Don't be afraid to use force.
30:49The lower side of the pack should evenly touch the table surface.
30:53A slight deviation can damage your spaghetti.
30:56You can also open it by strongly slapping its back with your palm.
31:00But this option requires more practice.
31:03It turns out that you don't really have to wrap your suitcase with a protective plastic film while traveling.
31:09You can use a t-shirt instead.
31:12Just put your clothes on your suitcase as a cover.
31:15And don't waste your time and money wrapping it in plastic.
31:18Here's the right way to tie a garbage bag to get rid of the hole in the middle.
31:22Don't tie these thin straps together.
31:25Hold them to the top.
31:27Make a knot.
31:29And wrap the knot through the loop.
31:31Now you have a good tight seal here.
31:36Here's the best way to open a bag of chips at a party.
31:40Put the bag horizontally.
31:42Fold two corners on the same side and roll this side inside a little bit.
31:47Put the bag with this rolled side on the table and open the top.
31:53Your ceiling fan has two modes of operation.
31:56The winter and the summer one.
31:58You need to find the switch to change between them.
32:01Switch it up to activate the winter mode.
32:03And the fan will pull the air up.
32:06Turn on the summer mode.
32:07And the fan will push the air down to cool the room.
32:11If you're afraid of losing your luggage at the airport, here's a great way to avoid it.
32:16You need to take a picture of your suitcase in advance to show it to the airport staff later.
32:22You can also buy a special GPS tracker and put it in your bag.
32:27It can work for six days.
32:28You can use your phone to locate your luggage wherever it is.
32:33The extra space under your oven is not only for keeping your frying pans and pots.
32:39You can put dishes with food in there.
32:41The oven heat will keep the food warm.
32:44It's helpful if you're waiting for guests and they're late.
32:48Don't tuck the bathrobe belt behind the back.
32:50Pull it out and thread it through loops on the side of your stomach.
32:54After that, tie the belt as you like.
32:57The robe will fit tightly to the body.
33:00You get a hot pack of popcorn out of the microwave and feel that small, unpopped grains are in there.
33:06You can get rid of them before you open the box.
33:08See that tiny hole in the top?
33:10Shake it over a plate and all the grains will fall through it.
33:15Have you ever found pieces of fabric coming with new clothes?
33:19They're not patches.
33:20These are the first test subjects before cleaning.
33:24You can put this piece in the washing machine and see what will happen to it.
33:28If everything's okay, you can safely wash your clothes.
33:32Here's an easy way to peel an orange.
33:34Just cut off its top and bottom and make an incision down to the middle.
33:39Now unroll the fruit.
33:44You can open cardboard containers with Chinese food by expanding paper walls and using them as a plate.
33:51This way, you'll get more space and cool down your food faster.
33:58It's finally the weekend and you decide to go out for dinner.
34:02You opt for Chinese food because, duh, it's so delicious.
34:06You're seated at a lovely window table and handed the menu and a pair of chopsticks.
34:10Now you're faced with two options.
34:12After taking them out of their little paper envelope, what is it that you do?
34:17Option A.
34:18Do you split them straight down the middle after some struggle?
34:20Option B.
34:22Do you break them from the tip where they are glued together, like the internet has taught you?
34:26Well, according to mainstream online knowledge, option B will leave you with half-broken chopsticks.
34:32As it happened some time ago, a myth regarding the correct way to use chopsticks appeared on the internet.
34:38It claimed that the little marks on the tips of your chopsticks were there to help you to separate the
34:43top part.
34:43After that, you could turn this piece into a pillow to rest your chopsticks on during the meal.
34:49Well, as it turns out, having something to put your chopsticks on is very important.
34:54But breaking the top end of a wooden chopstick is not how it's supposed to go.
34:59So, once again, you arrive at the restaurant, make your order, and your waiter hands you a pair of wooden
35:04chopsticks.
35:05This time, you follow option A, breaking the chopsticks in two.
35:09And if you really want something to put your chopsticks on, just ask the waiter.
35:13They most likely have what you need.
35:15Me? I'm the daredevil type, so I just put them on my plate.
35:20Now that this is covered, you might spend the rest of the night trying to figure out how to hold
35:24the chopsticks correctly.
35:26The Chinese have been using chopsticks since 1200 BCE.
35:29I was using a fork back then.
35:32They started out using them as cooking utensils.
35:34But it wasn't until 400 CE that they started using them at the table for eating.
35:40This custom spread around.
35:41And at one point, the Japanese created disposable bamboo chopsticks that we use today.
35:4740% of the world's population use their hands to eat.
35:5130% use knives and forks.
35:53And the remaining 30% use chopsticks.
35:56Most chopsticks users are from the East and Southeast Asia, with China, Korea, and Japan leading the race.
36:02And just in case you're wondering, yes, there is more than one type of chopsticks in the world.
36:08For example, chopsticks in China are the thickest and longest of them all.
36:12They're often made from bamboo or melamine and have thick and flat tips.
36:16The material is slippery and smooth, which makes holding them even more difficult.
36:21Now, say you're having dinner with native chopstick users.
36:24Here's what you should do.
36:26Plan where you'll rest your chopsticks between bites.
36:29You don't want to make a mess, right?
36:31So, don't put them on the table.
36:33You'll get sauce all over the place.
36:35Definitely don't place them upright in your rice bowl.
36:37I'm not even going to start on how impolite that looks.
36:41The best solution would be to ask for a chopstick pillow or a holder and put it next to your
36:46plate.
36:46But if that's not an option, you can lean the tips of your chopsticks on the rim of your plate
36:51or bowl.
36:52Also, pay attention to what your chopsticks are pointing at once you put them down.
36:56It shouldn't be the people you're dining with.
36:58That can be interpreted as disrespectful in certain cultures.
37:02Now, here's how you're supposed to hold your chopsticks.
37:05Here's your hand and a pair of chopsticks.
37:08Try holding them like you would normally hold a pen or pencil.
37:11Take a mental picture of what it looks like.
37:14Now, never do this again.
37:16Try doing this.
37:17The thumb over the chopstick, under the chopstick, the tip of your finger.
37:22Got it?
37:22You have to place your thumb and index finger on the top stick, your middle finger serving as both support
37:28for the upper chopstick and as a holder for the bottom one, together with your ring finger.
37:33It might sound difficult, but it's really not.
37:35Just make sure to get some practice.
37:37And remember, if your finger starts sliding down the chopsticks, hold them as close to the top end as possible.
37:43This way, you can open your chopsticks wider.
37:46If you're almost a pro at handling chopsticks, you can use them while cooking.
37:51Just don't use metal ones, though.
37:52They are good heat conductors and will also most likely scratch the bottom of your pan.
37:57There are other types of chopsticks you can use.
38:00They are very good in case you decide to cook tempura or fritters that you need to keep turning from
38:05one side to the other.
38:06And last but not least, never wash your chopsticks in the washing machine.
38:11Just don't.
38:12They'll probably end up clogging the machine.
38:14Wash them by hand, the way previous generations did.
38:18Now, moving on to other things you might have been doing wrong.
38:21Hey, I don't mean to criticize.
38:23I'm just going to point out a few improvement opportunities on things you might have been doing badly, like microwaving
38:30leftover food.
38:31How many times have you taken your food out of the microwave, only to discover it's still cold in the
38:36middle?
38:37That's because microwaves heat the food closer to the sides of the plate first.
38:41Often, the heat doesn't have enough time to reach the middle of your, let's say, delicious spaghetti bolognese.
38:46It's more effective to spread your food closer to the sides, leaving some empty space in the middle.
38:52So, there you have it, warm food without much effort.
38:55And since we've been talking about food, let's talk chicken wings.
38:59Most of us take one, scorching hot, with both hands and take a big bite.
39:04But there's an easier way to eat it.
39:06Grab the wing by the two little bones, twist them, and slowly pull the bones out.
39:11Don't worry, the chicken won't feel it.
39:13You'll get a meaty, bone-free chicken wing.
39:16After all this eating, make sure you brush your teeth.
39:19But make sure you're doing it right.
39:21Choose a soft or medium-bristled toothbrush.
39:24It won't harm your gums.
39:25And instead of repeating mechanical up-and-down movements, choose a 45-degree angle and go with it.
39:31This way, you'll clean all that sticky plaque.
39:34Blech!
39:35To break in a new pair of shoes, you can ask someone with wider feet to do it for you.
39:39Maybe Mongo here.
39:41Or you can do something different.
39:43First, you'll need to put on a pair of thick socks.
39:45After that, use your hairdryer to blow hot air on one of the shoes and walk or jump around your
39:51home for a minute or so.
39:53You'll notice that your shoe has become warmer and softer.
39:56Now, repeat this process with the other shoe.
39:58Now, if you still think the only use of nail polish is to make your nails all nice and pretty,
40:04you might be in for a surprise.
40:05Nail polish has unique waterproofing and adhesive properties, which makes it pretty useful when you need to create protective seals.
40:13So, if you've chipped a ceramic jug and glued it back together, try applying a layer of colorless nail polish.
40:20Now the crack is sealed and your jug is ready to be used again.
40:24And if you don't want to seal envelopes, if you still use them, you can apply a coat of nail
40:29polish on the corners of the envelope, close it, and put it in the mail.
40:33And now, some real magic.
40:35You know how the tips of your shoelaces might get frayed?
40:38Hey, sometimes I get afraid.
40:40Well, you can twist the loose ends together, dip the ends of your shoelace into clear nail polish, and it
40:45will lock itself together in place.
40:47You can also do that if you have some difficulties with threading a needle.
40:51Dipping the thread in nail polish will make its tip firmer, and it'll make it easier for you to pass
40:56the thread through that tiny eye of the needle.
40:59Now, if you're a fan of Gatorade, I'm sure you'll be surprised to know that you've been drinking it all
41:05wrong.
41:05At the bottom of every bottle of Gatorade, there's some space.
41:09You can use it to keep the cap.
41:11This way, you'll never lose it when drinking Gatorade again.
41:14So, who doesn't like to add some ketchup to that delicious hot dog?
41:18But you might be storing it incorrectly.
41:21Should you refrigerate it or not?
41:24Commercially made ketchup typically contains tomato, sugar, and vinegar, which give the sauce its specific acidity.
41:31The vinegar is actually what keeps the condiment preserved and safe to eat.
41:35That's why ketchup doesn't need to be refrigerated to avoid going bad.
41:39So, you can clear up that refrigerator shelf space and leave your ketchup in a cupboard at room temperature.
41:44But, never leave it sitting in the sun on a hot day.
41:48When you go to open it, it will explode all over you in a big red mess.
41:52I speak from experience.
41:55And finally, if you want to cross out a word on a page, try writing several random letters over it.
42:00This way, the combination of letters will make the word impossible to read, and your secrets will remain safe.
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