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00:00Now here's a trick. Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate, put it horizontally, with
00:06no plate underneath, of course.
00:08This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles, because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach
00:14the end of the process.
00:15Also, it gives the grater more stability, when otherwise you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in
00:21the air with the other hand.
00:22When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall of the grater, simply turn
00:28it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
00:32Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
00:37Since copper has some antibacterial properties, dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay and
00:44let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
00:47An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely is to put a small mirror in between
00:53the layers for about 5 minutes.
00:55If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up, it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
01:00Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
01:03A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
01:08Okay, I'm in.
01:09If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer, you'll be surprised at how
01:16much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
01:19Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course, but that's not very good for any
01:25piece of tech, you know.
01:26So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
01:31It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
01:34Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard, then
01:40take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
01:43The slime will fill the entire space between the keys, and its sticky properties will let it gather every little
01:49bit of garbage.
01:51Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
01:55Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl, and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
02:01Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
02:04It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
02:08Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
02:11And that's no yolk!
02:13If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries or want to make a cherry pie, push the
02:19stones out with a straw.
02:21Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle that can be used exactly for that.
02:27Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
02:30Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent, then run it for about 10 seconds.
02:36Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
02:39Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor when you hammer nails into it.
02:45Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
02:49The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
02:55Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
03:01For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone, then wipe the leftovers with
03:07a damp cloth.
03:08For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
03:14Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
03:18This'll help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
03:23The sticky residue on jars left after you remove the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
03:30So, take some vegetable oil instead.
03:32Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
03:36Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
03:41If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter,
03:45hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
03:47Light up its end, and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
03:52Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull,
03:55try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
03:59Not while you're wearing them, of course.
04:01Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
04:05That'll stop them from rusting.
04:07Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge
04:12by turning the contents upside down.
04:15This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
04:20Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
04:24To bring your permanent marker back to life,
04:27simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material inside and shake.
04:32Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes,
04:36the marker will be almost as good as new.
04:39Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
04:43Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container
04:47will help it keep fresher for much longer.
04:50This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
04:53That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
04:59These tubes are usually sealed with foil,
05:01so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
05:04just flip the cap over and push.
05:07Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
05:12They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
05:15Still coming loose?
05:16Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
05:22Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it,
05:25so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
05:27But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
05:31Check out the bottom of the pack.
05:33It has a perforated line.
05:35Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
05:38Two zips too much?
05:40Maybe.
05:41But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
05:44Just lock them together.
05:46Now, no one can open your backpack.
05:48Don't have a lock on you?
05:50You can also tie them together with some string,
05:52or even just a paper clip.
05:54Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
05:57That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar
06:00is used to hold your tie in place.
06:02Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
06:06Shoe manufacturers care about their customers,
06:08so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
06:14Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
06:19Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
06:22Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
06:25Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
06:28Now, run.
06:29Yeah, go ahead.
06:31Car headrests are all about comfort,
06:33and detachable headrests are all about safety.
06:36If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
06:40If you ever get locked or trapped in your car,
06:43you can use the bars to smash the window and get out.
06:47If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
06:51It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
06:54You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
06:58It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
07:01The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
07:06Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
07:10That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two spouts.
07:16This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
07:21Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
07:24If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing,
07:29and if you remove your finger, it'll flow again.
07:32And don't forget to ask your server,
07:34Hey, wasabi!
07:36Alright.
07:37A hair straightener is an excellent tool, not only for treating your natural curls,
07:42but also for fixing crumpled money or documents.
07:45You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
07:47Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode.
07:50Otherwise, there's a risk of damaging the paper.
07:53Hair bands are good not only for getting your hair done,
07:56but also to open a glass jar with canned food.
07:59Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid,
08:02and if you don't open the can from the first attempt,
08:05your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
08:09So, put a hair band on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
08:15A simple rubber band will do as well.
08:17Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go.
08:20So, you're watching your favorite cooking show,
08:23when suddenly, the star chef adds a pinch of salt to some jam that's supposed to go into a dessert.
08:30You kick up the phone to call and complain, but right then the chef explains.
08:34It turns out that adding salt to fruit is a common thing in different cuisines across the world.
08:40Like in Mexico, they like to spice up mango and citrus fruits with salt and chili powder.
08:45You can try mango with a shrimp taste in the Philippines and salted watermelon in the southern states.
08:51So, how does it work?
08:53Well, let's say you're eating a raw mango sprinkled with salt.
08:57With the first bite, you notice the salty flavor, and the sweet, fruity taste is then slightly delayed.
09:03It feels as juicy and amazing as ever.
09:06It's most likely because salt affects the sweet taste receptor for sugar, and then really magic happens on a molecular
09:13level.
09:14One study even found that we have more sugar detectors in our taste cells than scientists previously thought.
09:20One of those detectors must direct sugar to a sweet taste cell when it gets in contact with salt.
09:25You can try and put salt on any fruit you like, but the effect will be different.
09:30Salt can make sweeter fruits like cherries and strawberries even sweeter and balance the flavor of grapefruit, pineapple, and watermelon.
09:38Just take a ripe fruit and slice it the regular way and sprinkle the pieces with salt.
09:43Large, flaked sea salt might taste more intense, plus it looks more beautiful.
09:48After 10 minutes, your gourmet dessert will be ready.
09:51So, you need to chop up a heap of iceberg lettuce, but that tough core in the middle doesn't want
09:57to leave.
09:58Just hold the lettuce head in both hands with the core end down and slam it against a cutting board
10:04or some other solid surface.
10:06Not your brother.
10:07Now, you should be able to pull the core right out of the bottom and slice the rest of the
10:12lettuce without a problem.
10:14The next time you take butter out of the fridge and struggle to spread it because, you know, it's hard
10:20as a rock, reach for your grater.
10:22With its help, you'll easily flake off tiny pieces of butter that will melt instantly on a warm toast.
10:28You can also spread them much easier on cold bread without putting your sandwich in the microwave or waiting for
10:34a while to soften the butter.
10:36Professional bakers approve of this tip and have been using it for a long time.
10:41When you're frying something, you first heat the pan and then put the food on it, right?
10:46Well, this logic won't work if you want to make your bacon crispy.
10:50On a hot pan, the meat will cook before the fat can melt out of it.
10:54Your bacon will be too fatty and rubbery.
10:56So, you gotta lay the strips on a cold pan and then turn on medium-low heat.
11:01The fat will render out of the meat and the final result will be super yummy and crispy.
11:07Have you ever tried boiling pasta in a frying pan?
11:11I know it sounds a bit weird, but it can actually help you save a lot of time, water, and
11:16energy.
11:17Instead of filling a huge pot with water and waiting for it to boil, put your pasta in a frying
11:22pan and cover it with cold water and add some salt to it.
11:25Your pasta will be cooking while the water is getting to the boiling point, so it'll be ready much faster
11:31than normal.
11:32And the water that's left in the pan will make an excellent base for a sauce because it's filled with
11:38starch.
11:38Mix it with pesto, tomato sauce, and garlic butter.
11:42Mmm, it tastes like it's straight out of a gourmet restaurant.
11:46Now, the secret to cooking the most delicious and fluffy mashed potatoes is to dry them before you mash them.
11:53After boiling, you can either put them in a pot and leave them over low heat on the stovetop or
11:58keep them in a baking sheet in a low oven.
12:01Then add melted butter that will coat the starch in the potatoes and only then slowly add milk.
12:08Now your mashed potatoes will have the best possible structure and flavor.
12:12If you've shed enough tears over onions when trying to slice them, this one is a must-try for you.
12:19Peel the onions, cut them in half, and leave them in a fridge in a bowl of iced water for
12:24half an hour before you start cooking.
12:26The reason behind your tears is the sulfur that onions take from the soil while growing up.
12:32When you damage its cells, the acids contact the enzymes that start a whole bunch of reactions and release a
12:39chemical that makes your eyes water.
12:40Freezing the onion can weaken that chemical.
12:43To minimize it even more, only use a sharp knife to slice onions.
12:48This way, you'll do less damage to its cells.
12:51It's much easier to peel an avocado if you freeze it first.
12:56Just put it in the fridge as it is, give it some time, and then take it out and hold
13:00it under warm running water.
13:02Now you can peel it easily after you make a couple of crisscross incisions.
13:07The best way to keep herbs fresh and juicy is to store them like flowers.
13:12If you don't have the right size vase or vase, take a mason jar or a water glass and fill
13:18it with an inch of water.
13:20Now put the herbs inside as you would do to your roses.
13:24For parsley and cilantro, cover the jar with a plastic bag and store the bouquet in the fridge.
13:30Basil loves sunlight, so you better leave it uncovered on the counter.
13:35If you've made too much sauce or have some leftovers in a can that doesn't seem to be enough for
13:40anything, you can save it from the trash can.
13:43Pour the sauce into an ice cube tray and keep it in the freezer.
13:47Now, if you need to spice up a meal, you can always add a couple of sauce cubes to it.
13:52Plus, as a bonus, which is redundant, the sauce will last longer this way than it would in the fridge.
13:59Do your meatballs always turn out to be perfectly the same shape and size?
14:04Then skip this one.
14:05But if you're like me, just use an ice cream scoop to get the right amount of your minced meat
14:11mix.
14:11Try saying that five times.
14:13The balls will be the ideal shape and your fingers won't get sticky.
14:17The easiest and probably the most beautiful way to slice a mango is to turn it into a hedgehog.
14:24Wash the mango under running water.
14:26Don't squeeze it while doing it.
14:28Now, put it straight up on a cutting board and cut it into three pieces from the top downwards.
14:34Just leave that flat pit in the middle piece.
14:36There isn't much you can do with it anyway.
14:38Now your mango will have two cute cheeks.
14:41I mean, its fattest parts.
14:43Next, make crosswise and lengthwise cut in the mango cheeks.
14:47Leave some even distance between the incisions and don't go all the way through the skin.
14:52Now, press on the back side of the mango until the flesh pokes out.
14:57Does it look like something to you?
14:59Yep, a hedgehog.
15:00Hence the name of this slicing method.
15:02The final step will be to slice off the mango cubes into a bowl.
15:06Then eat.
15:08Now this one has all the potential to become your new breakfast favorite.
15:12You can cook an omelet in a mug.
15:15Take a large microwave-safe mug and cook the inside of it with olive oil or spray it with
15:20cookie spray.
15:21Add two eggs and one tablespoon of milk and mix them with a fork.
15:26Now add salt and pepper and any cheese, veggies, and herbs you like.
15:30Put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.
15:33Take it out, stir it with a fork, and then put it back for another 30 seconds.
15:38And voila!
15:39Your breakfast is served.
15:41Oh, be sure to use another mug for your coffee.
15:44Otherwise, you get eggs in your coffee, and nobody has a recipe for that.
15:50South Korea has a rich culture, but some of their museums are far from being traditional.
15:56They even have a place called Poo-Poo Land.
15:58You got me right.
16:00This museum is all about feces, human gases, and more.
16:04It's three floors of wacky and colorful exhibits that will make your Instagram followers go wild.
16:09The bravest ones can eat out of a fake toilet pot while in this museum, but the real fun begins
16:16when it's time to leave.
16:17You'll have to slide your way out through a dark room that mimics your digestive system.
16:24South Korea houses the blackest building you'll ever see.
16:27The Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion is covered with Vantablack paint, which is like the ninja of all paints.
16:34It's super black and reflects less than 1% of light.
16:38The pavilion was created for the crisp, light backdrop of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
16:44Standing at 33 feet tall and 115 feet long, this building sucks up over 99.96% of light, so
16:54it's as black as a black hole.
16:58South Korea is known for its awesome cafe culture, and their Starbucks outlets are no exception.
17:04Take Starbucks Wave Seoul, for example.
17:07It literally looks like it's floating on water.
17:09This cool spot is located in Seoul Wave Arts Center, a place where you can enjoy art galleries and exhibitions.
17:16If you feel like you've seen this place before, it might be because K-pop stars have filmed music videos
17:22here.
17:25Back in 2011, Tesco, the British chain, set up virtual grocery stores in subway stations and bus stops in Seoul.
17:33It's like shopping in a real store, but on your phone.
17:36Commuters can scan and buy virtual items that will be delivered right to their door.
17:41Imagine walking into a subway station and seeing walls filled with pictures of food and other items you can buy.
17:48You can just scan special QR codes with your Home Plus app, and boom!
17:52Your groceries are on their way to your house.
17:55Order by 1pm, and you'll have your stuff that same day.
18:00You must have heard about the main star of Korean cuisine.
18:03I'm talking kimchi.
18:06The real question is, where is the element of surprise?
18:09This zesty, tangy, sweet, and sour dish has been around for over 1,500 years,
18:15and comes in over 200 different varieties across the country.
18:19You'll never run out of new kimchi dishes to try.
18:22It can be served as a side dish, main dish, snack, appetizer, and if you're feeling daring, even a dessert.
18:29Ever heard of kimchi and banana?
18:32Yeah, that was actually a thing for a while.
18:34By the way, they say kimchi might be perfectly matched with cheese.
18:39Actually, kimchi can be matched with pretty much anything.
18:42They even produced kimchi-flavored chocolate in Korea.
18:47Seoul, the buzzing hub of South Korea, is jam-packed with around 10 million people.
18:53You'll find narrow alleyways and bustling streets at every turn, making personal space a rare commodity.
18:59If you're strolling through the city, expect to dodge pedestrians on the sidewalk,
19:04squeeze onto crowded subway trains, and feel a bit cramped compared to the wide-open spaces in the U.S.
19:11South Koreans are pros at sharing public areas, so don't be surprised if someone bumps into you without apologizing.
19:18It's just part of the hustle and bustle of city life, especially in busier areas.
19:23Just roll with the punches, literally, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Seoul.
19:29In South Korea, taking off your shoes is kind of a big deal.
19:33Some locals might even get a little miffed if you make a fuss about it.
19:37Most traditional restaurants will require you to kick off your shoes before chowing down.
19:43Make sure to keep an eye out for a shoe shelf.
19:46It's also a good idea to wear easy-on-easy-off shoes like sandals.
19:50And please, for the love of all things holy, check your socks for holes.
19:54Nobody wants to see that.
19:58PDA is not really a thing in South Korea, even in hip cities like Seoul.
20:03You might catch a glimpse of couples holding hands while strolling the streets, but that's usually where the lovey-dovey
20:09stuff ends.
20:10Public displays of affection make South Koreans a bit uncomfortable.
20:15If you're a tourist, keep them at a minimum, even in party zones like Hongdae or Sincheon.
20:22Here's a tip for when you're dining out in South Korea.
20:26Don't wait around for the waitstaff to come to you.
20:28They won't.
20:29Instead, give a shout of Yogi-yo to get their attention.
20:33Yep, it means over here in Korean.
20:36And if you happen to come across a self-service bar, don't be shy about picking up your own water
20:41and utensils.
20:42It's all about DIY in some places.
20:46So get ready to take matters into your own hands.
20:50South Koreans are not afraid to dive deep with their questions.
20:55I mean, people you barely know may ask about your personal life or how much dough you bring in.
21:00So if someone starts getting all up in your personal biz or you feel like they're crossing the line,
21:06just remember, they're probably just curious and looking to connect.
21:10Don't sweat it.
21:11They're not being rude.
21:12Just eager to get the convo going.
21:16In the U.S., it's totally cool to ask chefs to switch up ingredients for allergies or preferences.
21:22But in South Korea, it's a different story.
21:25Traditional Korean dishes are cooked up with specific ingredients for hours.
21:30So don't expect them to just switch out meat for veggies.
21:34It's not that chefs are being difficult.
21:36It's just that they put a lot of effort into making that perfect dish.
21:40So when you're chowing down in South Korea, make sure you pick something that matches your dietary needs.
21:47In South Korea, toilets are seriously next-level cool.
21:50They've got cozy heated seats, they actually play a little jam for you while you do your business,
21:56and they've got these handy wands that spray warm water to give you a nice, refreshing clean.
22:02Some of them even have built-in dryers that blow warm air to get you all nice and dry afterwards.
22:10Just like any other country, South Korea has some issues.
22:14They're facing a spy camera problem.
22:17It's still a big issue, despite tough laws.
22:19It seems like spy cameras are way too easy to get a hold of,
22:24with students even using them to film teachers and classmates.
22:27Efforts to regulate them haven't been very successful yet,
22:30but people are pushing for stricter rules and penalties.
22:35Ever been to Italy and witnessed the lively debates that turn out to be
22:40just friendly conversations with a side of dramatic arm gestures?
22:44Well, get ready for a similar revelation in Korea.
22:48Korean conversations are full of deep voices, power-packed expressions,
22:52and the occasional shock factor.
22:54That lady at the restaurant who seems like she's about to yell at you?
22:58Don't worry, she's just super excited to show you the menu.
23:01It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me,
23:06Koreans are some of the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.
23:09Soak in the melodic flow of their language and let yourself be swept away
23:13by the welcoming vibes of this vibrant culture.
23:18Still, even though the Korean language is expressive,
23:22when you hop on a bus or train in South Korea,
23:24don't be surprised if it's quieter than a library.
23:28Locals are all about their headphones,
23:30jamming out to their favorite tunes instead of chit-chatting.
23:33It's a stark contrast to the West,
23:36where everyone's gabbing away or catching up with loved ones on the phone.
23:40So if you're cruising through Seoul and feel the urge to crank up the volume
23:44and start a lively convo, think again.
23:47Being loud on public transit is a dead giveaway
23:50that you're not from around these parts.
23:53While no one will hush you outright,
23:55expect some disapproving glares and whispers from the elderly squad if you take it too far.
24:01Better keep it cool and blend in like a true South Korean, right?
24:06Hey there! Quick question!
24:08What is the capital of Japan?
24:12If you said Tokyo, then you got it right!
24:16Tokyo is one of the most modern and colorful cities in Japan.
24:20But for over a thousand years, Kyoto occupied that place.
24:24Yeah, I know, the names are similar.
24:26But while Tokyo is the futuristic center of Japan,
24:30Kyoto is one of the most traditional and historical cities in Japan.
24:34It's known as Japan's cultural capital.
24:37Let's play a game of spot the difference.
24:40Here are two photos.
24:41The first one is from Tokyo, and the second one is from Kyoto.
24:45Can you tell what is the main difference between both?
24:49Hold that thought for one more second.
24:51Here are two more pictures.
24:53The first one is from Asakusa, a neighborhood in Tokyo.
24:57While the second one is from Kyoto.
24:59What would you say is the main difference here?
25:04Well, you can probably guess where I'm headed.
25:07If you didn't figure it out, I'll spell it out for you.
25:10The main difference is in the colors.
25:12If you've ever had a chance to travel around a bit,
25:15you probably noticed how cities have certain color themes.
25:18Like Rome is terracotta,
25:20and Paris varies in tones of gray and sepia.
25:24Looking at these images,
25:26one can see that Tokyo is bright, electric,
25:28and looks even a bit chaotic.
25:30And Kyoto is monochromatic,
25:33and gives the impression of being calmer and more peaceful.
25:36It's fascinating to see that
25:38what causes this distinction between both cities
25:41has to do with a certain landscape law.
25:44You see, in 2007,
25:46Kyoto passed a new law
25:48prohibiting colorful street signs.
25:50The law also wanted to standardize overall constructions
25:54to make the city look more homogenous.
25:57Since Kyoto was Japan's capital city
25:59for such an extended period of time,
26:02it was built using traditional
26:03feng shui architecture and principles.
26:06That's why so many of the buildings
26:07have that traditional Asian shape to them,
26:10the one with the curvy ceiling,
26:11like you see in the Mulan movie.
26:15Sure, this style is very far
26:18from what modern architects are doing today.
26:20If you take a look at Tokyo,
26:22you'd see glass skyscrapers
26:24rather than these old buildings.
26:25But that's all part of a bigger plan,
26:28set in motion by something called
26:30the Miyako Landscape Guidelines.
26:32The municipality's main argument
26:34to pass the law
26:36was that Kyoto was losing its unique landscape
26:39due to Japan's modernization.
26:41If Kyoto were to follow in Japan's footsteps
26:45and build humongous skyscrapers,
26:47citizens would lose their view
26:49of the three mountains that surround the city.
26:51And let's face it,
26:53nobody would want that to happen.
26:55Plus, it's nice that you can go
26:57to different cities in Japan
26:58and notice that they are unique in their own way.
27:01If the landscape law was to be effective
27:04in all of Japan,
27:05we wouldn't get to see architectural marvels,
27:08such as the Tokyo Sky Tree
27:10and the Asahi Flame Building.
27:14Now take a look at the Akihabara district in Tokyo.
27:18It is known as one of Japan's
27:20most modern neighborhoods.
27:21It's filled with top-notch technology
27:24at every corner.
27:25And yes,
27:26it's also filled with signs everywhere.
27:28If we compare it with Kyoto
27:30after the passing of the new law,
27:32the first thing that would have to go
27:34are the rooftop signs.
27:36Oh, and flashing and moving lights
27:38are also illegal there now.
27:40This Kyoto Starbucks
27:42also illustrates what I'm talking about.
27:45If you were strolling along the bucolic streets
27:47of Kyoto's countryside,
27:49searching for a place to get a cappuccino,
27:51you'd miss this coffee shop completely.
27:54I think we can agree
27:55that the traditional Starbucks logo
27:57was made to call attention,
27:59with that crowned siren-like creature
28:01supported by a very green background.
28:04In other places in Japan,
28:05it still looks like this.
28:07But in Kyoto,
28:08the brand went above and beyond
28:10to respect the new guidelines
28:12and produce this beautiful wooden logo
28:14and a little plaque that says
28:16this building has lattes.
28:18Yes, indeed.
28:22There are multiple examples like this.
28:24In Kyoto,
28:25the 7-Eleven doesn't have
28:27its traditional red, orange, and green stripes.
28:30Its logo was changed to black and white.
28:33You can think that's a doll,
28:34but I think we can agree to disagree.
28:37It looks perfect
28:38when you look at its surroundings.
28:40Oh, and what about McDonald's,
28:42the world's most famous burger franchise?
28:45It kept its yellow logo,
28:46but took the red out of the background.
28:49In terms of the color palette allowed,
28:51the law uses the Munsell color system
28:54to determine which chroma levels are acceptable.
28:57Usually, the faded version of strong colors
29:00like red, black, green, and so on,
29:03are accepted.
29:04Now, imagine if they adopted
29:05a Wes Anderson palette.
29:07It would look like a toy city,
29:09that's for sure.
29:12At first, vendors and shopkeepers
29:14felt disturbed by the new law.
29:16They didn't understand
29:17why they had to change their branding
29:19for the sake of some aesthetic
29:21the city was trying to preserve.
29:23But with time,
29:24they not only came to terms
29:26with the new law,
29:27but could already see the benefits of it
29:29for their brand success.
29:31You see, this helped turn Kyoto
29:33into an even bigger tourist attraction.
29:36Tourists felt like
29:37they were traveling in time, sort of.
29:39Some tourists even like to dress up
29:41in traditional kimonos
29:42and walk around like geishas.
29:45The municipality also began
29:47an awards system
29:48to compensate the shops and brands
29:50that had done their homework well.
29:52Of course, the camouflaged Starbucks
29:54won an award back in 2018,
29:56as did Sagawa,
29:58a major delivery company in Japan,
30:00back in 2012.
30:02It's not only shops
30:04that needed to adjust
30:05to the new guidelines.
30:06Things such as vending machines
30:08and post offices
30:09also needed to be toned down.
30:11Again, the idea is to make the city
30:14more visually coherent.
30:15And they sure help.
30:20Now, what happens
30:21if you don't follow the rules?
30:23Well, the people who chose
30:25to ignore the landscape law
30:26can spend up to one year in jail
30:29or pay a huge fine.
30:31We can also compare the differences
30:33inside Kyoto itself.
30:35Around the city center,
30:36the landscape law is less strict.
30:38So, you'll find taller buildings
30:40and even bigger
30:41and more colorful signs.
30:43But as you leave the center
30:45and move towards smaller cities
30:46in the countryside,
30:48the law is much more strict.
30:50It's especially strict
30:51around the UNESCO heritage sites.
30:53In case you're not aware,
30:55there are 17 heritage sites in Kyoto.
30:58Yep, that's a lot.
30:59But that's what makes Kyoto so unique.
31:02Now, welcome to the neighborhood
31:04of Pantolcho.
31:05This neighborhood is a good example
31:07of how the landscape law
31:09changed the city's mood
31:10over the years.
31:12Pantolcho is a cute alleyway
31:14in Kyoto that spans
31:15over several blocks.
31:17If you look at this Google street image
31:19from 2009 and this one from 2023,
31:22you'll see clear differences.
31:24For starters, the huge sign
31:26at the entrance of the alleyway
31:28is gone.
31:29And so are the wires
31:30hanging from the tops of the shops.
31:32The pavement was redone
31:34and the big store signs disappeared.
31:36It's much cleaner.
31:38At night, the alleyway turned
31:39into the perfect spot
31:40for atmospheric dining
31:42since its legislation decided
31:44to rule over the type of lighting
31:46allowed in the neighborhood.
31:48This is what it looks like
31:49at nighttime.
31:50Hey, you fancy grabbing some sushi?
31:52Hmm?
31:54I can't help thinking
31:55that this landscape law
31:57contributed a lot
31:58to Japan's minimalist architecture.
32:01Although images like these ones
32:03in Tokyo
32:03are far from the idea
32:05we have of this minimalist aesthetic,
32:08Kyoto falls right into place with it.
32:10How about we take a quick look
32:12inside one of these establishments?
32:14The Starbucks we mentioned earlier
32:16also invested in turning
32:18its interior design local.
32:19It's the first-ever Starbucks
32:22where you can drink tea
32:23on a tatami floor.
32:25You can sit cross-legged
32:26like many Japanese people do
32:28and enjoy a delicious hot beverage.
32:31I must say,
32:32I quite like the new Kyoto.
32:33How about you?
32:36So listen,
32:37if you don't want
32:38your next barbecue party
32:39to end up at the emergency room,
32:41you might want to get rid
32:43of that wire brush
32:44you use to clean the grill.
32:45Over a hundred people
32:46have to seek medical help
32:48because of it every year.
32:49Those brass and steel bristles
32:51easily separate from the brush
32:53and stick to cooked food
32:54that ends up in your mouth.
32:56With each swallow,
32:57they go deeper and deeper.
32:59They can poke into
33:00or puncture the lining
33:01of your mouth,
33:02throat,
33:02and esophagus
33:03or somewhere else
33:05down your intestinal tract.
33:07The symptoms this causes
33:08could be signs
33:09of many different conditions.
33:10And because of their tiny size,
33:12the bristles are really tricky
33:14for doctors to spot.
33:15So you can lose
33:16the precious time
33:17to solve the problem
33:18at an early stage.
33:19In some cases,
33:21one ER visit
33:22can solve the problem.
33:23But if the bristle
33:24moves into deeper tissues,
33:26say,
33:26into your neck,
33:27chest,
33:28or abdomen,
33:29well,
33:29it could start an infection.
33:31And you'd need
33:31some complex surgery
33:32to save your life.
33:34That was the case
33:36for a 63-year-old lady
33:37in Michigan.
33:38She was eating a hot dog
33:39grilled by her husband,
33:40and she felt something
33:42was wrong
33:42from the first bite.
33:43She could barely
33:44swallow the food
33:45because of an unusually
33:47painful sore throat
33:48and had to see
33:49the doctors for help.
33:50They sent her home
33:51after an inspection,
33:52but the symptoms
33:53only got worse and worse.
33:55A CT scan
33:56several months later
33:58showed the problem
33:59with some tiny metallic object
34:01that looked like
34:02a piece of hair
34:02at the back of her throat.
34:04The doctors were able
34:05to remove it
34:06during surgery.
34:08So,
34:09to play it safe,
34:10take good care
34:11of your wire grill brush
34:12and inspect it
34:13before putting food on it.
34:15If you see any loose
34:16or dangling wire bristles,
34:18get rid of them.
34:19If this sounds
34:20like too much work,
34:21just toss that brush
34:22all together.
34:23There are some
34:23safe alternatives to it,
34:25like wooden panels,
34:26pumice stone,
34:27nylon bristle brush,
34:29or liquid grill cleaner.
34:30You can also roll
34:31a piece of aluminum foil
34:33into a ball
34:34and use grill tongs
34:35to hold it
34:36while you're scrubbing
34:36your dirty grill grids.
34:38Cooking pros say
34:39an onion cut in half
34:40can also do the job.
34:44The caterpillar
34:45that arrived
34:45at your barbecue party
34:47as an uninvited guest
34:48might seem cute
34:49and harmless,
34:50but not all of them
34:51are safe to pick up
34:52and play with.
34:53There are several
34:54types of venomous
34:55caterpillars
34:56in the U.S. alone
34:57that can give you
34:58a hard time.
34:59Any brightly colored
35:00caterpillar
35:01that has a spine,
35:02bristles,
35:02or looks fuzzy
35:03could be venomous,
35:04and you're better off
35:06not touching it.
35:07Many caterpillars
35:08are equipped with
35:09hairs or spines,
35:10which are connected
35:11to poisonous glands.
35:13They often hide
35:14on the underside
35:15of the leaf
35:15so you could easily
35:16miss it.
35:17So when you're doing
35:18some work in the garden,
35:20it's a good idea
35:21to wear gloves
35:21and clothes
35:22with long sleeves.
35:23Your skin
35:24will thank you for it.
35:25If you get stung
35:27by accident,
35:28use any sticky tape
35:29to remove the hair
35:30or spines
35:31and then just wash
35:32the affected spot
35:33with soap and water.
35:36If you plan to go swimming
35:38or boating
35:38to cool down
35:39after the party,
35:40remember that
35:41algal blooms
35:42are just a freaky
35:43splash of color
35:44in the water
35:44but a real problem.
35:46They are toxic
35:47and can cause
35:48a lot of trouble
35:49for you and your pets.
35:50The symptoms
35:51will be less than pleasant
35:52and will involve you
35:54spending a great deal
35:55of time
35:55in the bathroom.
35:57Algae bloom
35:58means there are plenty
35:59of bacteria
35:59in the water,
36:00so don't swim in it
36:01and don't drink the water,
36:03no matter how thirsty
36:04you are after all the swimming.
36:06And if you happen
36:07to get some ingested water
36:08on your skin,
36:09take a long shower
36:11with clean water immediately.
36:12The media should report
36:14cases of dangerous
36:15algae blooms
36:16in your area,
36:16so make sure to check it
36:18before you hit
36:19the nearest lake.
36:22Wild parsnip
36:23might not appear
36:24in your summer nightmares,
36:25but this yellow-flowered plant
36:27can do some really mean things
36:28to your body.
36:29It contains a substance
36:30called soloran,
36:31and when you accidentally
36:33touch it
36:33and then enjoy
36:34a walk in the sun,
36:36the effect it will leave
36:37on your skin
36:37will be as nasty
36:39as the name sororan.
36:40And you could have
36:41dark red
36:42or brownish discoloration
36:43on your skin
36:44for months
36:45after your unwanted
36:46rendezvous
36:47with a plant.
36:48It's mostly active
36:49and mischievous
36:50between May and July,
36:51so watch out!
36:55Alright,
36:56a garden hose
36:57must be completely safe
36:59as, unlike the grill brush,
37:00it doesn't have
37:01any small metallic parts,
37:03right?
37:03Well,
37:04when you leave it
37:05hanging out
37:06in direct sunlight,
37:07the water inside
37:08can heat up
37:09to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
37:11If you spray someone
37:13with water this hot,
37:14their skin won't love it.
37:15It's especially dangerous
37:17for youngsters and pets.
37:18So,
37:19if you see someone
37:20blissfully unaware,
37:21grab the hose,
37:22take it from them
37:23by force if needed,
37:24and let the water run
37:25for a few moments
37:26before you let anyone
37:28play with the hose.
37:28It's for their own good.
37:30The intense sun
37:31can also heat up
37:32all the bad chemicals
37:33the hose itself contains,
37:35like lead and thylates.
37:36So,
37:37check what yours is made of
37:38and replace it
37:39with a safer version
37:40that's labeled
37:41lead-free
37:42or drinking water safe
37:43if you plan to use
37:45the water
37:45for drinking or playing.
37:46And,
37:47if you already
37:48have a safe version
37:49but suddenly smell
37:50a terrible odor,
37:51it could be the algae
37:52and bacteria
37:53that just love
37:54stagnant water.
37:55If it comes into contact
37:57with your skin
37:57or you swallow it
37:59by accident,
38:00you could have
38:00some serious health problems.
38:02The best you can do
38:03is replace the hose.
38:05And yes,
38:05make sure you keep it
38:06in a cool shaded area
38:08and drain it well
38:09after every use.
38:12Now,
38:13you're never too old
38:14to love the trampolines,
38:15but the trampoline
38:17might not love you back
38:18and give you a spinal injury
38:19or broken bones.
38:21Almost 100,000 injuries
38:23like this
38:23with young users
38:24happen every year
38:26because they're so easy
38:27to fall from
38:28or land in the worst possible way
38:30during a somersault
38:31or a flip.
38:32The biggest risk
38:33of trampoline trouble
38:34is when more than one person
38:36is using this
38:37fun contraption.
38:39Nearly 75%
38:40of all accidents
38:41with trampolines
38:42happen when
38:43two jumping youngsters
38:44crash into one another.
38:46And no,
38:47some netting or padding
38:48really can't save the day.
38:50If you want to keep things safe,
38:52make sure there's always
38:53only one person
38:54at a time
38:55on the trampoline.
38:56You're going to need
38:57to install
38:57shock-absorbing pads
38:59that completely cover
39:00the trampoline's
39:01metal frame,
39:02springs,
39:02and hooks.
39:03If you see any signs
39:04of the padding
39:05getting too old
39:06like tears
39:07and fraying,
39:08you need to replace it
39:09immediately.
39:10Make sure the trampoline
39:12stands on level ground
39:13and isn't too close
39:14to other structures
39:15and trees.
39:18A slide in your backyard,
39:20no matter if it's made
39:22of metal or plastic,
39:23can turn into a frying pan
39:25under the sun
39:26and can heat up
39:27to 189 degrees Fahrenheit.
39:29So,
39:30before you jump on it
39:31or let someone else do it,
39:33check the temperature
39:34of the whole thing
39:34top to bottom.
39:35And even when your little sister
39:37or someone else you love
39:38is begging you
39:39to go on a ride with them,
39:41don't do it.
39:42The slide is designed
39:43for one person
39:44of a certain size.
39:45When the two of you
39:46end up tandem sliding,
39:48the smaller leg
39:49can get caught up
39:50between the bigger leg
39:51and the edge of the slide.
39:52The speed will also increase
39:54and it can lead to
39:55all sorts of drama.
39:58Finally,
39:59no matter how tempting
40:00it feels in the hot months,
40:02don't walk barefoot
40:03on that beautiful lawn
40:04in the park
40:05or even in your own garden.
40:06You never know
40:08what's hiding in the grass.
40:09And if you step
40:10on something sharp,
40:11like a rusty nail
40:12hiding in the grass,
40:14you'll get yourself
40:14into a lot of trouble.
40:16Flip-flops aren't the best idea
40:18for everyday summer shoes either.
40:20They rarely come
40:21with arch support
40:21and can make you
40:22take shorter steps
40:23and put more stress
40:24on your body.
40:25It's just not good
40:27for your feet,
40:28joints, and muscles.
40:29Otherwise,
40:30have a great summer!
40:37Now, doctors recommend
40:38risking your life
40:39at least twice a day.
40:41I mean,
40:41brushing your teeth
40:42at least twice a day.
40:43But you see,
40:44the seemingly harmless toothpaste
40:46that peacefully chills
40:48on every American counter
40:49poses a life-threatening danger
40:51because of one
40:53not-so-harmless ingredient,
40:54sodium fluoride.
40:56Now,
40:56don't get me wrong,
40:57not every toothpaste
40:58out there contains it,
40:59but most of them still do.
41:01But don't rush
41:02to the bathroom
41:03to trash your tube.
41:04If you swallow
41:05a tiny pea-sized glob,
41:07it isn't fatal.
41:08I'm talking about
41:09larger quantities.
41:10A toothpaste tube
41:11has only 0.15% fluoride.
41:14To send you running
41:15to the hills,
41:16you must consume
41:17around 8 tubes
41:18one by one.
41:19So, technically,
41:20toothpaste is totally safe.
41:23Let's go and look
41:24for more dangers
41:25at your place,
41:26shall we?
41:27Personally,
41:27I don't have this one,
41:28but if you happen
41:29to have a CFL light bulb,
41:31you gotta be
41:32extremely cautious with it.
41:33The thing is,
41:34many of those bulbs
41:35are made with mercury.
41:36If such a bulb breaks,
41:38you gotta start
41:39by turning off
41:39your ventilation system.
41:41Otherwise,
41:41the contamination
41:42will only get worse.
41:44Make sure everyone
41:45has left the room,
41:46then open a window
41:47to allow for
41:47fresh air circulation.
41:49Finally,
41:50clean the area
41:51where the bulb shattered.
41:52Be careful to address
41:53both wet and dry surfaces
41:55and contact specialists.
41:57Mercury vapors
41:58are definitely
41:58the biggest concern
41:59when it comes
42:00to this element.
42:01Take, for instance,
42:02a case of 2008
42:03where a 55-year-old guy
42:05in Oklahoma
42:06tried to extract gold
42:08from old electronics
42:09using liquid mercury.
42:10Unfortunately,
42:11he inhaled too much vapor
42:13and sadly passed away
42:14just 10 days later.
42:16The contamination
42:16was so severe
42:18that they had to
42:18completely gut his house.
42:22Now, you definitely
42:23don't want your favorite
42:24clothes to get ruined
42:25by moths,
42:26so you might grab
42:27some mothballs
42:28to exterminate them.
42:29But watch out!
42:31Those mothballs
42:32can exterminate you, too.
42:34They usually contain
42:35chemicals like naphthalene
42:37or a paradichlorobenzene.
42:39When these get into the air,
42:40they turn into gas.
42:41That strong smell
42:42you associate
42:43with mothballs
42:44kicks in.
42:45Those fumes
42:45can actually irritate
42:47your eyes and lungs
42:48and may even cause
42:49headaches,
42:50dizziness,
42:50and nausea.
42:51Plus,
42:52there are concerns
42:53about these chemicals
42:54being the cause
42:55of major conditions
42:56that even modern medicine
42:57can cure.
42:58Naphthalene is especially risky
43:00because it can break down
43:01your red blood cells,
43:03leading to a condition
43:04called hemolytic anemia.
43:06So try to swap those balls
43:08for good old lavender.
43:09Moths aren't big fans of it.
43:12Now, it's super important
43:13to keep an eye on the plants
43:14you bring into your home
43:15because some can be
43:16surprisingly harmful.
43:18Take Diefenbachia,
43:19commonly known as
43:21dumb cane, for example.
43:23Rumor has it
43:23that its sap
43:24can cause your tongue
43:25to swell up so much
43:26that it can block
43:27your airway.
43:28But can it really?
43:30Yes and no.
43:31It's true that this plant
43:33contains poisonous,
43:34tiny needle-like crystals
43:35called rapides,
43:36but they require someone
43:38to actually chew
43:39on a leaf first
43:40before any fuss happens.
43:41Otherwise,
43:42you might just feel
43:43a brief burning sensation
43:45or observe some skin redness.
43:47In rare cases,
43:48you might see some swelling
43:49in the area that touched
43:50the plant.
43:51Generally,
43:52just a little nibble
43:53leads to mild discomfort.
43:55So please,
43:56don't snack on your
43:56potted plants.
43:57This warning is more
43:58for the safety of your pets,
44:00especially cats.
44:02Now,
44:02if Diefenbachia stays in contact
44:04with the mouth for too long,
44:06it can cause some serious pain
44:07that might linger for days
44:09or even weeks.
44:10In those cases,
44:11a trip to the hospital
44:12might be necessary,
44:13especially if the throat
44:15gets affected,
44:16as that could impact breathing.
44:18But don't believe the hype
44:19that Diefenbachia
44:20is a lethal poison
44:21that's just an urban legend.
44:23The bottom line?
44:24One must be really dumb
44:26to get poisoned
44:26by a dumb cane.
44:29Now,
44:30using a power washer
44:31can be more dangerous
44:32than you might think.
44:33The intense pressure
44:35can lead to serious injuries,
44:36and the high-speed spray
44:38can kick up debris
44:39that might cause
44:39even more harm.
44:40If you do get injured,
44:42infections can set in quickly,
44:43and without timely medical care,
44:46things can get really serious.
44:47Think severe complications,
44:49potential limb loss,
44:50or even worse.
44:51But honestly,
44:52it's not that scary.
44:54Just don't overdo it
44:55with pressure.
44:58Here's a friendly tip.
44:59Don't skip out
45:00on your weekly house cleaning,
45:01especially when it comes
45:02to the bathroom.
45:04The longer you put off
45:05cleaning it,
45:05the more risky it becomes.
45:07Bathrooms are notorious
45:09hotspots for bacteria,
45:10which makes regular
45:11cleaning essential.
45:12You definitely don't want
45:14those unwelcome guests
45:15like norovirus,
45:17E. coli,
45:18salmonella,
45:19or even Staphylococcus aureus
45:21hanging around,
45:22along with those
45:23molds and mildews.
45:24Just put things
45:25into perspective.
45:26An average toilet seat
45:27can host over 200,000
45:29colony-forming bacteria.
45:31And here's another thing
45:32to keep in mind.
45:33If you're not careful
45:34while cleaning,
45:35you can accidentally
45:36create a dangerous situation.
45:38Mixing bleach
45:39and ammonia
45:40can release a toxic gas
45:42called fluoramine.
45:43Those fumes can lead
45:44to some pretty nasty symptoms,
45:46from shortness of breath
45:47to fluid in your lungs.
45:49Guess what?
45:50If it happens,
45:51you will probably
45:52kick the bucket.
45:53And I'm not talking
45:53about the one you use
45:54for cleaning the floors
45:55in the bathroom.
45:56Mmm.
45:59On a sweltering summer day,
46:01having air conditioning
46:02is definitely a blessing.
46:03But don't let that trick you
46:05into thinking there
46:06aren't risks involved.
46:07If your AC is on the older side,
46:09it can lead to various issues.
46:11For example,
46:12the ductwork and filters
46:13can trap harmful mold,
46:15bacteria, and allergens.
46:17If those aren't addressed,
46:19folks in your home
46:19might end up dealing
46:20with coughing,
46:21wheezing,
46:22or a stuffy nose.
46:23Plus, an aging AC unit
46:25can pose a fire risk.
46:27Older components
46:28tend to generate more heat
46:29as they try to keep up.
46:31And if they're not replaced,
46:32you could end up
46:33with a potential fire hazard.
46:35Faulty wiring
46:36is another concern,
46:37as many wires
46:38are tucked away
46:39in hard-to-reach spots,
46:40making them tough to inspect.
46:42So, if you have an older AC,
46:45it's a smart move
46:46to have it cleaned properly
46:47and ensure that its parts
46:49and wiring are up-to-date
46:50to avoid any fire risks.
46:54Snuggling under a cozy
46:55electric blanket
46:56when the weather turns chilly
46:58sounds like a dream.
46:59But if electric blankets
47:00get too hot,
47:01they might lead to burns.
47:03This risk is particularly significant
47:05with older models
47:06that don't have
47:07an automatic shut-off feature.
47:09So, the best way
47:10to use such a blanket
47:11is to warm up your bed
47:12and then turn it off
47:14before you crawl in.
47:15There's also the concern
47:16of heat stroke,
47:17linked to the use
47:18of an electric blanket.
47:20Once, two people
47:21were discovered unresponsive
47:22in their beds
47:23beneath electric blankets.
47:24The first person's
47:25body temperature
47:26reached an alarming
47:28106.2 degrees Fahrenheit,
47:30while the second person's
47:32temperature was
47:32105.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
47:35So, while these blankets
47:36offer comfort,
47:37it's crucial
47:38to use them wisely.
47:41Just a quick heads-up
47:42about windshield washer fluid.
47:44It contains methanol,
47:46which can really
47:46pack a punch.
47:47If ingested,
47:48it can cause everything
47:49from dizziness and headaches
47:51to severe poisoning.
47:53Make sure to store it safely
47:54and keep it
47:55in the original container.
47:56Never transfer it
47:57to unmarked bottles.
47:59It can easily be confused
48:00with water
48:01and other harmless liquids.
48:02And that's a big no-no.
48:04Methanol is super toxic.
48:06For a grown-up,
48:072 to 8 ounces
48:08can do the trick.
48:09You know what I mean.
48:10The windshield washer fluid
48:12you dump into your car
48:13usually has about
48:1430 to 50% methanol in it.
48:16But the concentrated versions?
48:18They can pack a serious punch
48:20with 90 to 100% methanol.
48:23Just remember,
48:24these products
48:24need to be diluted with water
48:26before you use them.
48:28The last everyday thing
48:29on our list
48:30does seem to be
48:31a great buddy of ours,
48:32especially if located
48:34in the bathroom.
48:35But although air fresheners
48:36can give your home
48:37a pleasant scent,
48:38many of them
48:39release volatile
48:40organic compounds
48:41that can build up
48:42over time
48:43and may post
48:44serious health risks,
48:45including neurological issues
48:47and incurable conditions.
48:49I suggest,
48:50if you were to ask me,
48:51you play it safe
48:52and think about opting
48:53for natural alternatives
48:55or enhancing
48:56your home's ventilation instead.
48:58Got that?
48:58Good.
49:01You see these blades?
49:02They have notched corners
49:04to make your cutting experience
49:05smoother.
49:06Ooh.
49:07The front edge notch
49:08helps with separating blades
49:10during manufacturing,
49:11while the trailing edge notch
49:13helps the blade glide easily.
49:15And a fun fact!
49:16That notch on the front
49:18also helps you spot
49:19unused sections of the blade.
49:21Just a little visual indicator
49:23to make your life easier.
49:24When it comes to silver
49:25versus black blades,
49:27they're both made
49:28from the same stuff.
49:29But black blades are sharper
49:31and are better suited
49:32for cutting through
49:33tough materials,
49:34while silver blades
49:35strike a balance
49:36between cutting power
49:37and durability.
49:39If you want that
49:40extra cutting oomph,
49:41go for black.
49:42Oh, almost forgot.
49:44The only thing those blades
49:45aren't meant to cut
49:46is food.
49:47It has a rust-proofing
49:48oil coating,
49:49which is not safe
49:50for humans.
49:53Check this one out!
49:54It's totally giving me
49:55childhood vibes.
49:56Now, I remember my grandma
49:58having tomato-shaped
49:59pin cushions
50:00just like this.
50:01And sometimes,
50:02they would look more
50:03like a salad,
50:04with a little pepper
50:05thrown in there.
50:06Well, believe it or not,
50:07this salad actually
50:09has a purpose.
50:10The tomato keeps
50:11your pins in place,
50:12while the pepper
50:13keeps them sharp.
50:14Those peppers are filled
50:16with sand,
50:17which helps keep your pins
50:18nice and sharp.
50:19And it's not just sand.
50:21Crushed walnuts
50:22can also be used
50:23to keep your pins
50:24in tip-top shape.
50:26Now, look at this
50:27multiple pocket tool
50:29and this little hook on it.
50:30It's a bit of a mystery,
50:32but it's actually
50:32pretty handy.
50:33I counted at least
50:35four different applications.
50:37One, you can use it
50:38to carry all sorts
50:39of awkward stuff,
50:40like camping gear
50:41or heavy parcels.
50:43Two, need to twist
50:44some wire
50:45or play around
50:45with knots.
50:46The parcel hook
50:47has got you covered.
50:49Three, this hook
50:50can save the day
50:51with those stubborn zippers,
50:53like the ones
50:53on your luggage.
50:55Four, it's great
50:56for pretending
50:56to be a budget version
50:58of Captain Hook.
50:59If you know more
51:00applications,
51:01let me know
51:01in the comments.
51:03Apple users,
51:05with this feature,
51:06you'll never get
51:06laundry surprises again.
51:08Now, I bet you've
51:09had this situation
51:10at least once
51:11in your life.
51:12You wash your stuff,
51:13and when you take
51:14it out of the
51:15washing machine,
51:16the size seems
51:17to only fit your cat.
51:18Your iPhone camera
51:20can actually translate
51:21those funky laundry
51:22symbols for you.
51:23There are two
51:24requirements, though.
51:25You must have
51:26iOS 17,
51:27and your phone
51:28must be in English.
51:29Take a photo
51:30of the care label,
51:31go to the Photos app,
51:32and see the details
51:33of the image.
51:34Everything will be
51:35automatically decoded
51:37and explained to you.
51:39Now, many toasters
51:41come with nifty
51:42removable crumb trays
51:43at the bottom.
51:44It's super important
51:45to give these trays
51:46a good clean
51:47every now and then
51:48to keep your toaster
51:49running smoothly
51:50and avoid any
51:51potential fire hazards.
51:52Just pop them out,
51:54shake out the crumbs,
51:55and you're good to go.
51:56Where you shake them out
51:57is up to you.
51:59Those little compartments
52:00on your gas pump
52:01aren't just for show.
52:02They're actually there
52:03to hold your cap
52:04while you're filling up.
52:05This nifty feature
52:06keeps things tidy
52:08and prevents any spills
52:09or drips on the handle.
52:10So, say goodbye
52:12to messy refueling experiences
52:14and hello
52:15to a cleaner pump.
52:16Plus, it makes the whole process
52:18way more convenient
52:19and efficient.
52:21Now, I'll bet
52:23your oven gets so greasy
52:24and dirty sometimes
52:25that you can even hear it oink.
52:27Just kidding.
52:28I know you're a tidy person.
52:30Anyway,
52:31if you're looking for a way
52:32to bring your kitchen cleaning
52:34to a whole new level,
52:35here's a tip for you.
52:37Most oven doors
52:38have handy latches
52:39that let you pop the door off
52:41for easy cleaning,
52:42saving your pour back
52:44from the strain.
52:45When you're draining noodles
52:47or potatoes,
52:48there's no need
52:49to bother transferring
52:50everything to a colander
52:51in the sink.
52:52Just throw the colander
52:54right into the pot,
52:55hold it down,
52:56and pour the liquid out.
52:57It makes life
52:58so much easier,
52:59especially when you want
53:01to save that starchy water
53:02for recipes.
53:03It's a must
53:04for authentic pasta,
53:05by the way.
53:08So let's say
53:09you've snagged this gem
53:10at a thrift store
53:11a while back
53:11for just under a dollar.
53:13It's seen better days,
53:15serving as an ashtray,
53:16but you decide
53:17it's time to give it
53:18a new lease on life.
53:20Here's the lowdown
53:21on how to make it shine again.
53:23Mix up a solution
53:24of boiling water,
53:26baking soda,
53:26and table salt
53:28in a bowl
53:28lined with aluminum foil.
53:30Let the piece soak
53:31for about 15 minutes
53:33and repeat this process
53:34three times.
53:36In between soaks,
53:37gently scrub
53:38any rough spots
53:39with a microfiber cloth.
53:41After the final soak,
53:42dry the piece off
53:43and rub on some toothpaste,
53:45baking soda,
53:46and peroxide.
53:47Buff out any remaining tarnish
53:49with a clean,
53:50dry microfiber cloth.
53:52Rinse it off,
53:53and now your piece
53:54is practically gleaming
53:55like a mirror.
53:58These aluminum foil boxes
54:00have nifty little tabs
54:01on the sides
54:02that make it super easy
54:03to grab a sheet
54:04without any hassle.
54:05It's like a fancy
54:07little bonus
54:07that makes the product
54:08a breeze
54:09and ensures you'll have
54:10a smooth sailing experience
54:12every time.
54:14Manual can openers
54:16often come
54:16with a handy built-in feature
54:18also known as
54:19a bottle opener.
54:20It's like getting
54:21two tools in one.
54:22But did you know
54:24that this bottle opener
54:25actually has another
54:26useful function?
54:27It can help you loosen
54:29those stubborn,
54:29hard-to-open jars.
54:31Simply lift the lid
54:32slightly at a couple
54:34of points
54:34with the bottle opener
54:35and then watch it
54:37as it effortlessly
54:38twists right off.
54:39Yeah.
54:42Okay, I just found
54:43that apparently
54:44you're supposed to save
54:45the first and last
54:46slices of a loaf
54:47of sliced bread
54:48for last.
54:49It's like a bread hack
54:50or something.
54:51Apparently,
54:52those end pieces
54:53help keep the rest
54:54of the bread
54:54fresher for longer,
54:55and you shouldn't eat them
54:57until you've devoured
54:58the rest of the loaf.
54:58So, next time
55:00you're making a sandwich,
55:01save those heel slices
55:03for the very end.
55:04Even bread eating
55:05needs a good strategy.
55:07Now, look at those
55:08blue levers
55:09on the top rack
55:10of your dishwasher.
55:11I was curious
55:11about them too.
55:12And it turns out
55:14they are actually
55:15water bottle sprayers.
55:16They help to ensure
55:17that your bottles
55:18get a thorough cleaning
55:19and rinse
55:20during the wash cycle.
55:23Many vegetable peelers
55:24have those little scoops
55:25on top
55:26for taking out
55:27the eyes from potatoes.
55:28And here's a cool tip.
55:30You can actually use
55:31vegetable peelers
55:32in both directions
55:33to peel faster.
55:34But most people
55:36just stick to one direction.
55:39When using yellow mustard,
55:41make sure to push
55:41the lid of the bottle
55:42all the way open
55:43until you hear
55:44a satisfying click.
55:46This way,
55:46the lid will stay
55:47securely in place
55:48and won't get in the way
55:50when you're dispensing
55:51the mustard
55:51onto your food.
55:52It's a simple step
55:53that can make
55:54your condiment experience
55:55hassle-free
55:56and enjoyable.
55:58So there.
56:00You know that little hole
56:01at the end
56:02of your pot or pan?
56:03Well, it's not just for show.
56:05You can actually use it
56:06as a handy holder
56:07for your forks and spoons.
56:09Next time you're cooking up
56:11a storm in the kitchen,
56:12just pop your utensils
56:13in that convenient little hole
56:15and keep them close at hand.
56:18Okay, just a heads up
56:20to remember
56:20to switch the direction
56:22of your ceiling fan
56:23for the changing weather
56:24and to give it
56:25a good clean, too.
56:26I've seen that
56:27a lot of folks
56:28found it helpful before
56:29to reverse the fan's direction
56:31by flipping a switch
56:33for different seasons.
56:34So this is just
56:35a friendly reminder
56:36to go ahead
56:37and do it again,
56:38pushing hot air down
56:39and pulling cold air up.
56:43When you're chowing down
56:44for some pizza,
56:46just tear off
56:46the top of the box
56:47and use it
56:48as a big old plate.
56:49You can even rip
56:51the box in half
56:51and fold it
56:52to save some leftovers
56:54for later.
56:55Well, that's it for today.
56:56What, you want to know
56:57more cool facts?
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