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00:00Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
00:06And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
00:11Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
00:15Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
00:19The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
00:22If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
00:29any type of organizational system.
00:32Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
00:38figure out the best way to distribute your food.
00:41No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
00:47very wrong way.
00:48Take eggs. We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by
00:56one and transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
01:00But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
01:06Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
01:09The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
01:16compromising the egg's overall quality.
01:18According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
01:25Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
01:29The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
01:35The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
01:41And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
01:48over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
01:50Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
01:58on the bottom shelves.
01:59Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
02:04Then, organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
02:08In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
02:15Fahrenheit.
02:16Now, bread.
02:17If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
02:22They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
02:30to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
02:34Well, here's some good news.
02:36There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
02:40And contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
02:46Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
02:50Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
02:54Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
02:57That is what will generate its safe storage.
03:00Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
03:04And voila!
03:05Your bread can last up to three months that way.
03:08How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
03:11In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
03:17And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
03:21There's no problem with that.
03:23Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
03:25Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
03:31First, you'll need oil.
03:33Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
03:38Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
03:43Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
03:46This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
03:51smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
03:53You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
03:58Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
04:01Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
04:05Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
04:10Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
04:14there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
04:19Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
04:23toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
04:28is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
04:34And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
04:37can I have a drumroll, please?
04:42Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
04:47It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
04:53and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
04:58Ooh.
04:58But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
05:02Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
05:05you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
05:09By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
05:14until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
05:19Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
05:22And no, I haven't lost my mind.
05:25That happened long ago.
05:27The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
05:31When you hang it in its usual, more circular form, it rotates too easily.
05:37This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users, effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
05:44Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
05:46we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
05:51And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
05:54But I bet most of us here don't do that and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
06:01You get the idea, right?
06:02Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
06:08So there.
06:09Then we have razor blades.
06:11If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades because the last one you bought five days ago is
06:17already rusty from your bathroom's humidity,
06:20maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
06:22It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
06:26They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
06:30We just need to know how to handle them.
06:33Now, you don't have to be an expert to know that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with
06:39razor blade steel.
06:40So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them, especially if your last usage was in the shower.
06:47Then, keep them in a cool and dry spot, maybe even out of the bathroom.
06:52They will surely last longer this way.
06:54Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin, contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
07:01So, that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
07:06Do keep that in mind.
07:08After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
07:12If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
07:18and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
07:24But if your candle has been burning too quickly, try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
07:30You can trim your candle's wick multiple times and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
07:37It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady and thus continues to burn slower for a longer
07:44period of time.
07:45A little extra tip regarding candles.
07:47Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
07:52Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
07:54Congrats!
07:55Boil some water, wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
07:59clean the remaining wax out of it, and reuse the jar.
08:03You can plant a succulent, store art supply, or use it for anything your heart desires.
08:09And there you have it.
08:11Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
08:15Be sure to check them out and let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite to
08:20try out.
08:21Me?
08:21I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
08:24We'll see how that goes.
08:26Have you ever wondered why things are the way they are?
08:29Like why are there holes in a takeout box?
08:31Don't worry, you're about to find out.
08:39Beanies with all those fluffy pom-poms are easily the most important accessories of wintertime.
08:45Turns out the real reason why they or other hats have pom-poms was not to make a fashion statement
08:50in the past.
08:51One of the theories says that they were there to provide safety.
08:55French sailors used to wear hats with pom-poms so they wouldn't hit their heads on the walls or low
09:00ceilings
09:00and hurt themselves if they lost their balance in a rough sea.
09:03So it wouldn't be wrong to call pom-poms head bumpers.
09:07Ever notice those extra eyelets hiking boots have on their sides?
09:11One thing is for sure.
09:13Even though it kind of makes sense,
09:14they're not there to provide ventilation for your feet so that they don't smell.
09:18They're there to prevent your shoes from moving
09:21and causing you to slip and fall while you're hiking,
09:25climbing,
09:28or descending a hill.
09:30When you're going on your next adventure,
09:32make sure to tie your laces through them to tighten your boots for a better fit.
09:38You're at a barbecue party with your friends.
09:40The host serves cold drinks and long neck bottles to everyone.
09:44You think to yourself,
09:45why do bottles have long necks anyway?
09:48There are two reasons for that.
09:49The first one is to reduce the cost of packaging.
09:53The narrower the neck is,
09:55the smaller cap you need.
09:56And the second reason is to make sure that your drink stays cool longer.
10:00When you hold the bottle from its neck,
10:02not its body,
10:03the heat coming from your hand won't warm up the rest of your drink.
10:12The color of plastic tags on bread packages
10:15indicates which day of the week the bread was baked.
10:18Even though some companies have their own color codes,
10:21it generally goes like this.
10:22Monday,
10:23blue.
10:24Tuesday,
10:25green.
10:26Thursday,
10:27red.
10:27Friday,
10:28white.
10:29And Saturday,
10:30yellow.
10:34So pick accordingly to get the freshest bread.
10:38You're feeling too lazy to cook dinner,
10:41so you go to your favorite restaurant to order takeout.
10:43You come home feeling excited that you're about to have a delicious meal.
10:47You open the takeout box only to find out that your food became soggy
10:51because of the moisture built up inside of it.
10:54Well,
10:55this secret purpose is going to help you prevent that from happening ever again.
10:59Notice the perforated tabs in the corners of the container's lid?
11:02You need to push them down to allow the steam to escape from the holes.
11:06If you have a hot meal,
11:08that is.
11:13If you're one of those lucky people who have a dishwasher at home,
11:16you're going to feel even luckier once you learn what else you can wash in it.
11:20Aside from making your dishes clean and shiny,
11:23it can also clean up your makeup brushes for you.
11:25Just place them inside the silverware tray to remove all the dirt and excess product
11:30that built up amongst the bristles.
11:35You went to the farmer's market and bought some fresh fruits and vegetables.
11:39You want to wash the dirt off them,
11:41especially potatoes,
11:43before placing everything in the fridge.
11:45Don't waste your time washing them all one by one.
11:47Place them in your dishwasher and set it to the rinsing cycle with cold water.
11:51Don't use detergent for this though.
11:55Are you one of the many people who use the drawer under their oven or stove as storage?
12:01Sorry to inform you,
12:02but storing skillets,
12:03cookie sheets,
12:04and muffin pans is not their purpose.
12:06It's called a warming drawer,
12:08and it's meant to keep your cooked dishes warm and delicious.
12:11So if your guests are running late,
12:13just put that casserole you've made in it until they arrive.
12:18Keep in mind that not all oven models have this feature.
12:21Some drawers are for broiling,
12:23and some can indeed be used as storage.
12:26Check with the manual to make sure what yours is.
12:30Oranges,
12:31lemons,
12:31and avocados come in mesh bags most of the time.
12:35When you go back home from the grocery store,
12:37you probably throw those into the trash,
12:39don't you?
12:39But did you know that you can also use them as a pot scrubber?
12:42You just need to tie them up.
12:44Then you can get to cleaning those dirty dishes, pots, and pans.
12:51You can even turn them into single-use scrubbers for other kitchen appliances or your sink.
12:58If you're at a store looking for new hangers to organize your closet,
13:02we suggest you buy the ones made of cedar wood instead of plastic ones.
13:07First of all, cedar wood acts as a natural repellent.
13:11Pests like moths, fleas, lice, silverfish, ants, gnats, and ticks
13:16won't come near your clothes and closet if you use them.
13:20The second reason why you should invest in them
13:22is that they absorb unwanted odors from your clothes as well as moisture.
13:26And this feature helps prevent mold,
13:29so you can wear your favorite dress or suit for longer.
13:33It's that time of week again, Taco Tuesday.
13:36You invite a couple of friends over to enjoy some homemade tacos,
13:39but even though you have the recipe for making tortillas,
13:42you don't know how to give them that perfect taco shell shape.
13:45Well, this hidden use might help.
13:48If you have a muffin tray at home, then you have all you need.
13:55Just flip it upside down and place the small tortillas in between the cups.
14:01Bon appétit!
14:06If you love sewing and making your own clothes,
14:09then you must be used to using those tomato pin cushions,
14:12which almost always come with a small strawberry tassel.
14:16But why is it there?
14:18First of all, you can push the needle you're currently using
14:20or your favorite one in there
14:22so that you don't need to search for it amongst the other needles all the time.
14:26And secondly, it's filled with emery,
14:28which will help clean and sharpen your needles once they go in there.
14:34Are you a team ketchup or a team mayo?
14:37Ketchup fans must have noticed the number 57 on those Heinz ketchup bottles.
14:42That number is placed where it is on the bottle for a very specific reason.
14:48You must have struggled with getting ketchup out of the bottle at least once in your life,
14:52and at that moment, you probably tried shaking it until the right amount of ketchup fell onto your plate, right?
14:58Well, no need to do that anymore.
15:00Just firmly tap on the spot where 57 is written on the bottleneck,
15:04and you can get ketchup out of the bottle way quicker.
15:13You might have noticed that there are two holes in an oil can where you are filling it up or
15:18pouring it,
15:18and you maybe thought to yourself,
15:20that must be there to make it easier for me to pour it into smaller containers.
15:24But that's not the case.
15:26That hole is there to prevent oil from spilling all over, or glugging, so to say.
15:31So you need to uncap it before you pour oil from the larger hole to prevent wasting it or having
15:37to clean everywhere.
15:38Have you ever taken classes to improve your typing speed on a keyboard?
15:42If your answer is yes, then you might be disappointed to learn that keyboard manufacturers most likely wanted to slow
15:48you down.
15:48A popular theory says that's why the letters on a keyboard are arranged randomly and not in alphabetical order.
15:55The reason for that goes all the way back to typewriters.
15:59Their keys used to be arranged in alphabetical order, which allowed people to write really fast.
16:04And because of that, the keys would jam and tangle up easily, and they wanted to avoid that.
16:10That's how we ended up having the QWERTY keyboards we have today.
16:15Here's a bonus hidden feature for you before you leave.
16:20The clock app on your iPhone shows you what time it is on the little screen icon as well.
16:30Decades ago, no one would ever imagine keeping a stick in their pocket that could hold hundreds of gigabytes.
16:35We've come a long way since then, and got used to USBs transferring our files from device to device with
16:41ease.
16:42In 2000, two major companies developed and sold the first USB flash drives 1.0, which snowballed into USB 2
16:50.0, 3.0, Type-C, and so on.
16:54Physically, they can endure rough treatment and won't get damaged easily, especially if you get proper protection.
17:00By design, USBs are almost perfect.
17:04So perfect that you always make the mistake of inserting it in the wrong way.
17:08Admit it, the two square holes are used to help the USB secure its position once it's inside the port.
17:14It's not strong enough to keep it stuck, but strong enough to do its job.
17:20You can protect your USB with proper encryption.
17:23This means that if anyone gets their hands on them, they won't be able to read them.
17:27Encrypted files end up being scrambled into gibberish of a series of letters and numbers,
17:32instead of comprehensive words to anyone who tries to read it.
17:35The file is only accessible if someone gets their hands on that USB.
17:39But if you're using certain online services like messaging or emailing, then encryption is simply not enough.
17:47Sure, the person on the other end can't read the contents of the work, but the hosting website can.
17:54This is where end-to-end encryption comes in.
17:57That means any information that goes in and out is, again, scrambled into gibberish to anyone who is in the
18:03way of your traffic,
18:04including the hosting service.
18:06Cloud Storage has taken the world by storm.
18:09You can now save everything that's on your desktop to the internet and access that data across multiple devices.
18:16All you need is an email and password, and boom, you're safe and have all your files in one place.
18:24Cloud Storage isn't data floating up in the clouds, but, less excitingly, servers that physically store data.
18:30They're like regular computers, just minus the monitors for viewing.
18:34These servers take up a lot of money.
18:37That's why you normally have to pay for their services.
18:39The servers are placed in data centers all around the world where third-party companies manage them.
18:45It's like getting remote access to a computer.
18:48The servers include a master control server, backup server, and a linked supply of servers operating to maintain a good
18:55quality service.
18:56The more money you pay, the better the server your data will be stored in.
19:02In the realm of computers, you just can't delete something to be gone forever.
19:06Whatever file you want to remove is already present in the hard disk as electrical impulses.
19:13And, depending on your gadget, it will be disposed of in a recycle bin or the garbage.
19:18That isn't to say that it isn't still there.
19:20It simply implies that the file has been moved to a different folder from which you can easily recover it.
19:26So, if you're worried about accidentally deleting a crucial document you've been working on for weeks, don't panic.
19:31It's not gone for good.
19:33But if your device breaks, then all your data is lost.
19:37If you own a device that has Windows 10, then you've probably been shutting down thinking that your computer or
19:43laptop is completely off.
19:45This is not the case.
19:47Windows 10 doesn't actually shut down, but goes into a state of hibernation.
19:51It keeps your app saved for you to recover.
19:54The proper way to shut it down is by resetting it.
19:58Windows' operating system is known for being user-friendly with all the commands displayed in front of you.
20:04But for computer whiz kids, know that you can open the search bar and type CMD for the command prompt.
20:11It looks just like a bunch of random characters, but this is where you can achieve a lot with your
20:16device.
20:18If you don't like the black window, you can always change the color of your suiting.
20:22Once you launch the command prompt window, right-click on the title bar and then on Properties.
20:29Another window will open which has the option of choosing colors.
20:32You can pick the colors you want for the background and text or fix the opacity for the CMD window.
20:40This is easy mode.
20:42The real work is typing commands in the window.
20:44If you want to look for all your drivers on your Windows 10 device, then type in this command in
20:50the window.
20:51Don't forget to add spaces.
20:53The list of servers will magically pop up on your screen.
20:56This is a good way to get to the bottom of your issue instead of searching for them manually.
21:01You can also hide specific folders on your computer through the command prompt by typing this command and pressing enter.
21:09Of course, you'll have to type in the folder you want to hide, and poof, it's gone.
21:15The non-tech way of doing this is by opening the Properties pane in the folder and clicking on the
21:20checkbox that shows Hidden.
21:23While this is indeed the easy way of hiding your folders, it's not the most effective.
21:28You can simply write, Show Hidden Files and Folders, and every checkbox you check will be visible again.
21:37The command prompt isn't all about business.
21:40You can try playing a game there to pass the time.
21:43Don't expect a AAA kind with realistic graphics and epic gameplay.
21:47Type this command and you'll be transported into the game via text.
21:52This game will allow you to create characters and engage in this imaginary world.
21:58Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers on the net, but you can also play a text-based
22:04game there, just like in the command prompt.
22:07First press Ctrl plus Shift plus J to open the console.
22:12Then type Text Adventure into the search box.
22:15Don't freak out, you just opened the sort of a back end of the page.
22:20Next, click on the box that says Console.
22:23You'll be greeted with a text that will ask you if you want to play a game.
22:27Type Yes, and you'll instantly begin.
22:30They'll give you some basic commands which are easy to follow and an opening premise of the journey.
22:35If you're looking for something a little more contemporary, then get ready to play some solitaire.
22:41No worries, you don't have to type some command to play it.
22:44All you need to do is type Solitaire in the search bar, and you're there.
22:49You can play the exciting game of Solitaire in your web browser.
22:53And when you get bored, you can play the classic game Pac-Man.
22:57If you're from the generation of the classic bulky phones, then this next game will bring back all those memories
23:03of your childhood.
23:05Open Google and type Snake, and there you go.
23:10When the internet is down, you can play the dinosaur game in your browser window while you're impatiently waiting for
23:15the Wi-Fi to come back.
23:17This game is very simple.
23:19After pressing Enter, you just have to hit the space bar to jump over obstacles.
23:23And at a certain point, you'll have the option to duck down, which will make it even more challenging.
23:29Even without Wi-Fi, you can still have a good time.
23:32You can pause the game whenever you want by pressing the Alt key or F11.
23:36You can just click on your screen to continue the game at any time.
23:41Windows 11 has some cool hidden features that are very useful, like adjusting the volume for each individual app.
23:49You can go to Settings and click on System.
23:52Hit the Sound section.
23:54This will bring you to all the sound levels and the master switch.
23:58Copy-pasting is so essential to our everyday workflow that Windows 11 decide to take it to a whole other
24:04level with Clipboard History.
24:07This option allows you to save your copied texts in one designated area, which you can access any time.
24:15And the good news is that this option is also available on Windows 10.
24:20Just click on the Windows key, plus V, and you're good to go.
24:25If you have too many windows opened on Windows 11, you can grab the window that you want to keep
24:30and shake it.
24:31It will minimize all the remaining windows in the background so that you can have a pleasant, productive workflow.
24:36Oh wait, it's happening now.
24:393, 2, 1.
24:42Bam!
24:43Now instead of enjoying the new movie, you will enjoy cleaning your microwave after the popcorn apocalypse.
24:48And all this because you trusted the popcorn button too much.
24:53It turns out, many of those buttons are just timers and not professional chefs hidden in the microwave.
24:59Different types of popcorn, and maybe even different batches of your favorite one, have different popping times.
25:05It depends on the weight and humidity of the corn, and there's no magical cooking regime that would work for
25:11them all.
25:12If you don't give your popcorn enough time to pop because you rely on the button, it will be undercooked
25:18and full of kernels.
25:19If you let it pop for too long, it'll burn, and the smell will be with you for longer than
25:24you'd want it to.
25:26Some newer, fancy microwave models come with humidity sensors that take all the factors into account and can actually figure
25:34out how to cook your popcorn.
25:35All you have to do is touch a special pan.
25:38Check your microwave manual to see if it can do the trick.
25:42If that's not your case, you need to follow the instructions on the popcorn bag.
25:47Most of them say, do not use the popcorn button.
25:51A microwave that works on 700 watts is slower than that with 1,000 watts of power.
25:57And even when you did the math or followed the manual to a tee, don't leave your popcorn unattended.
26:03Give it those several minutes of your life and stay nearby to make sure all is going well.
26:09Listen to the popping symphony.
26:11When it slows down to 2 to 3 seconds between pops, turn it off.
26:16If you overcook it, it can lead to scorching.
26:19And even when you follow all the rules, you can't just blame it all on the microwave.
26:24Check your popcorn's best-by date.
26:27Keep your microwave clean.
26:28Always remove the plastic overwrap and unfold the paper bag.
26:32Now you should be fine.
26:37If you want to experiment more with your microwave, you can try drying herbs in it.
26:42Sandwich some fresh herbs between two paper towels and microwave them in 30-second intervals
26:48until they're as dry as you want them to be.
26:50You can also toast nuts the same way, in 30-second intervals, in chopped form, in a single layer on
26:56a plate.
26:57Your microwave can also help you peel garlic easily.
27:00Put the whole head in for around 20 seconds, and the cloves should slip out of the peels without any
27:06problems or smelly fingers.
27:11A cube of ice is not something you'd expect to be microwaved, but this trick has taken TikTok by storm.
27:18One vlogger tried heating salmon and rice in the microwave with an ice cube and a piece of parchment paper
27:24on top.
27:24She also added other ingredients, like kimchi, mayo, soy sauce, avocado, and dried seaweed.
27:33Adding water to reheated ice isn't new, but ice is something rather sensational.
27:38A chef instructor explained that an ice cube gives something for the microwave to heat, and the steam diffuses all
27:45the way through the food.
27:47It helps prevent that annoying situation when only half your meal is properly warmed up.
27:52The parchment paper lid also helps to keep the heat in.
27:56The steam moves up, hits the paper, and the hot liquid goes down to reheat the food.
28:01It takes a while for an ice cube to fully melt in the microwave.
28:04The water molecules in it are locked and held together by strong hydrogen bonds.
28:09So, it takes a lot of energy to break those bonds.
28:16Did you know that microwaving your tea is the best and healthiest way to brew it?
28:22Australian scientists proved that this way you can squeeze out all the good stuff in your cuppa.
28:28So, all you need to do is drop a tea bag in a cup of freshly boiled water for half
28:33a minute.
28:34Then, you need to place it in the microwave with the leaf bag still inside, and keep it brewing for
28:39one minute at 500 watts.
28:42Finally, you need to fish out the tea bag and enjoy your drink.
28:46A cup of green or white tea has more antioxidant benefits than a portion of broccoli, spinach, carrots, or strawberries.
28:54And now, all the benefits are yours.
28:58Brewing tea in a microwave is a great alternative to an electric kettle.
29:01That kitchen gadget most American households don't have, yet they're super popular in the UK.
29:08The reason is simply the difference in efficiency.
29:11Most American homes run on around 100 volts, and the UK and many other countries use between 220 and 240.
29:21The lower the voltage, the slower the speed that the appliance has.
29:24So, if we do some simple math, it will show that it would take the same kettle around a minute
29:31and a half longer to get to boiling temperature in the US than in the UK.
29:39The microwave oven that made the lives of so many people easier was invented by accident in the 1940s.
29:46Its creator, Percy Spencer, was trying to design a more efficient and effective way to mass-produce radar magnetrons.
29:54It's a kind of electric whistle that creates vibrating electromagnetic waves.
29:59Spencer was testing one of his magnetrons when he put his hand in his pocket to have a snack.
30:05The peanut cluster bar he had inside had melted and turned into a gooey mess.
30:10So, he couldn't enjoy his snack, but he realized that something unusual had just happened.
30:16Spencer ran another test with the magnetron, this time on an egg under a tube.
30:21The egg blew up just moments later.
30:24The following day, he popped corn kernels with the new invention.
30:27And that's how the first prototype of the microwave was born.
30:31It's one of the several inventions from the 40s we still use and love today.
30:39The official birth of the mobile phone concept is 1947.
30:44It wasn't a flip phone that everyone secretly had in their pockets.
30:48Back then, AT&T proposed to the Federal Communications Commission to dish out a ton of radio spectrum frequencies to
30:56make the dream of widespread mobile telephone service a reality.
31:01Bell Laboratories introduced the idea of cellular communications the same year.
31:06The FCC didn't support the idea and limited the number of frequencies to 23 phone conversations possible at the same
31:14time in the same service area.
31:16The first call on a portable cell phone was only made in 1973.
31:21It was a prototype weighing 28 ounces.
31:27Back in the 1920s, some genius engineers were already cooking up the idea of color television.
31:34But only in the early 1940s did CBS and engineer Peter Goldmark create a system that beamed images in all
31:41three primary colors.
31:43By the 50s, color TV had already settled in the living rooms of families in the West.
31:52You wouldn't be able to spray your hair against all elements or paint a mural easily without aerosol spray can
31:58technology.
32:00It was an invention of the Department of Agriculture researchers.
32:03They created the aerosol to spray dangerous bugs.
32:07Spray cans, mostly with insecticides, became available to the public shortly after.
32:12The invention was later perfected by an American inventor and engineer who created a crimp-on valve.
32:19His invention was made of lightweight aluminum.
32:22It made the cans cheap and practical to dispense liquids, foams, powders, and creams.
32:31In the 1940s, Swiss engineer George de Mistral went for a stroll in the woods with his dog.
32:37Suddenly, his clothes and his dog's fur turned into a magnet for hundreds of annoying cockle burrs.
32:44George got curious and whipped out a microscope to check out these burrs up close to find out their success
32:50secret.
32:51He knew this tech could be useful.
32:54So, the engineer discovered that they had tiny hooks that looked like a monster's spiky fangs.
33:00Those hooks could latch onto anything with a loop, clothing fiber, animal fur, or even human hair.
33:08De Mistral realized he could mimic this burr magic, and that's how Velcro was born.
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