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00:00Have you ever stopped to think about the thrilling secrets of day-to-day modern life on planet Earth?
00:07I'm talking about tiny windows and washing machines and little holes in airplane windows.
00:13If you haven't got a clue of what I'm talking about, tag along and allow yourself to be as surprised
00:19as I was when I found out.
00:23Remember the drawer at the bottom of your oven?
00:25Maybe you've been ignoring it all along, or using it to store pots and pans.
00:30Well, even though it can serve this function, that's not the only thing it's there for.
00:36The best way to use the bottom drawer is to keep your meal heated while you're waiting to serve it.
00:41Genius, right?
00:43Talking about secret doors, have you noticed that most washing machines have little flap doors at the bottom too?
00:50These doors actually serve as drain traps.
00:53It's where all the items that we put to wash together with our jeans and jackets go to.
00:59It's a type of collector, let's say, of small items.
01:03It stops them from getting into the main drain pipes and clogging them.
01:07It saves us hundreds of dollars in repairs each month.
01:12Now, who hasn't gone through the confusing task of having to measure how much pasta to cook for one serving?
01:19Well, here's the solution.
01:21The holes in the center of pasta spoons.
01:24They were actually made for measuring the exact amount of dry pasta you need for one serving.
01:30If you try stuffing wet cooked pasta through it, well, good luck with that.
01:36On a similar topic, have you ever wondered why pen caps have holes in them?
01:41Maybe you thought it was a design feature to regulate air pressure.
01:45But in reality, these holes have a much simpler and more important function – to reduce the risk of choking.
01:52Now, lots of people love to bite on their caps.
01:56And this tiny hole prevents them from choking in case they accidentally swallow a cap and it gets stuck in
02:02their throat.
02:03For kitchen lovers, there's a hidden secret right in front of your eyes that can change your life.
02:09Think pans.
02:11Now think handles.
02:12Right!
02:13They have holes in them.
02:14As it turns out, these holes were designed to hold the spoon you're using for cooking.
02:19And instead of dripping sauce all over the stove or your kitchen floor, you can place the spoon in the
02:26hole and let it drip the sauce directly back into the pan.
02:30Woo-hoo!
02:32Speaking of everyday items, and I was, most doorknobs are made of brass because this material makes them naturally germ
02:41-free.
02:41Unlike plastic ones, brass doorknobs are kind of magical.
02:45They can disinfect themselves without you having to clean them.
02:50Neat, right?
02:52Have you ever noticed that at the bottom of a measuring tape, there is a little dip?
02:57You can find it in that metallic part you need to pull on to measure something.
03:02Well, that dip is actually the exact size of a regular nail.
03:07It was designed for people to place the tape on top of a nail and use it as a support
03:12while they stretch the tape.
03:13Well, I can't wait to try it out for myself.
03:17As for the margins in your notebook, they were invented to protect people's notes from mice.
03:24No, the mice weren't copying your answers for the math quiz.
03:28Actually, there were times when people had to cohabitate with rats and mice that often chewed on paper.
03:35So, to prevent information from getting completely lost, people created margins.
03:41This way, texts were moved closer to the middle of pages and remained unharmed by rodents.
03:48Hmm, perhaps this is where to digest information came from.
03:53And what about those tiny holes at the bottom of airplane windows?
03:58They have an extremely important function of regulating the air pressure inside the cabin.
04:04In other words, they help planes fly high up in the sky.
04:08Big responsibility, right?
04:11By the way, tray tables on an airplane are the germiest places inside the entire cabin.
04:18Studies showed that the trays had eight times the amount of germs on the toilet flush button.
04:25Now, how about we cut a commercial airplane in half and see what's inside?
04:30Well, it would look more or less like this.
04:34Rows of seats on top and everything else that needs to be stored at the bottom.
04:38I'm talking about passengers' luggage, emergency supplies, parts of the wing system, and so on.
04:46Moving on to bowling balls.
04:48Yes, I know it's a clumsy transition.
04:52Anyway, have you ever wondered what the insides of a bowling ball look like?
04:56If you have cut a professional ball in two, you'll see a familiar shape.
05:02Look closely.
05:03Do you see it?
05:04Doesn't that look like the logo of Brightside?
05:07Anyway, professional bowling balls are different from the ones in your local bowling alley.
05:12That's because they're designed to make fancy moves.
05:15They actually have some really complex engineering inside.
05:19They're shaped to help skilled professionals get more strikes.
05:22The weight of professional bowling balls is designed to be projected inward as they travel down the bowling lane.
05:29This makes it harder for them to get into the gutters on the sides of the lane.
05:35Speaking of balls, let's take a look inside a baseball.
05:39To make it light and aerodynamic, producers use several different layers.
05:44Starting from the core, we have a cork center enveloped by black rubber.
05:49Then, there's a layer of red rubber, followed by two or three alternating layers of wool yarn.
05:56After that, there's a visible white leather cover and that beautiful red seam on the side, stitching it all together.
06:04And what if you had x-ray vision and managed to look inside a human bone?
06:10Ooh, spooky!
06:12I'd say what caused most attention is this spiderweb-like situation at the center of the bone.
06:18In reality, it's a highly condensed and complex structure of nerves that you have inside your bones.
06:25Aren't you lucky?
06:27Now, I've got a riddle for you.
06:29What is round can be found near the ocean and looks like an aerial view of the Guggenheim Museum in
06:35New York City.
06:36The one that's made almost entirely of ramps.
06:39If you said a nautilus shell, hey, then you guessed right.
06:44A nautilus is a shellfish whose house you can find in countless souvenir stores near the beach.
06:50It's made up of two layers, a matte white outer layer and an iridescent white inner layer.
06:57And if you were to cut it in half, it would look very similar to the insides of the Guggenheim
07:02Museum.
07:04Aloe leaves are good for healing purposes and also for hydration.
07:08But if you managed to look inside of an aloe leaf, the image you'd see would be satisfying and very
07:16relaxing.
07:17Who hasn't dreamed of a pool filled with jelly?
07:21Now, there seems to be nothing more mundane and regular than a tube of toothpaste.
07:27But you wouldn't think so if you cut open a tube that contains several colors.
07:32Now, there have been speculations that the insides of such a toothpaste tube might be divided by barriers so that
07:39the stripes don't mix.
07:40But if you cut it in half, you'll see that it has only one interior chamber.
07:47As it happens, there's a lot of science behind the making of striped toothpaste.
07:52According to a specialist, they have to ensure that the paste in all the stripes has the same physical properties.
07:59This way, the colors are naturally prevented from mixing with one another.
08:03That's why, if you tear a tube open, you'll see something that looks like several slices of pizza in different
08:09colors.
08:11If you open your closet, you're bound to find at least a few wooden hangers.
08:16Usually, they're made of cedar wood, which is a natural moth repellent.
08:20So, cedar hangers actually protect your clothes from moth infestation.
08:25For some people, more than others, eyeliner is an everyday must.
08:30Boy, isn't it.
08:32But did you know that back in ancient Egyptian times,
08:35both men and women used cool eyeliners to protect their eyes from the sun's glare?
08:41Way to go for the Egyptians for figuring that out.
08:45Now, if I could just learn to walk like one.
08:49Normally, we use headrests for the purpose of, well, resting our heads, right?
08:54Well, not only.
08:56As it turns out, headrests can be easily removed from the seats
09:01and used to break car windows in case of emergencies.
09:05Now, this one is a trick very few people know about.
09:09You probably place your doormat horizontally, like most of us do.
09:13But doormats serve the purpose of absorbing dirt from the soles of your shoes before you enter your home.
09:20So, for this function to work as it's meant to,
09:23the best way to place a doormat is vertically.
09:27This way, you take more steps on the top of the doormat before entering your house.
09:33And, last but not least,
09:35now, I don't want to be accusatory here,
09:37but you have probably been vacuuming your house the wrong way.
09:41And I can prove it.
09:43Most people just vacuum floors and carpets in one direction
09:47or move the brush back and forth several times,
09:50thinking they've got all the dust out.
09:52But according to cleaning professionals,
09:55the best way to vacuum is in rows.
09:58First, you go forward with the brush until you arrive at the end of the row.
10:02Then, you fluff the carpet up and move back down along the same row,
10:07gathering the dust that wasn't collected in the first sweep.
10:10Talk about efficient cleaning.
10:12On the other hand,
10:13my idea of house cleaning is to sweep the room with a glance.
10:18Hey, I don't want to disturb that protective layer of dust.
10:24Fitness trackers and fancy smartwatches are fine for monitoring your heart rate
10:28and even the miles you cover on a run.
10:30They're not so good at measuring the number of calories you've burned, though.
10:34A 2017 study from the Stanford University School of Medicine
10:38showed that fitness trackers and smartwatches
10:40have error margins of less than 5% when it comes to measuring heart rates.
10:44That's pretty good,
10:45so you can be confident in whatever reading you're getting.
10:48The problem is with the devices measuring energy expenditure accurately
10:52or calendars burn.
10:54Even the best was off by an average of 27%.
10:57The worst was off by a crazy 93%.
11:00That means they're very unreliable and shouldn't be trusted.
11:04Fitness trackers don't work well for measuring calories
11:06because we all have different heights, weights, diets, and many other things.
11:10That means we all burn calories at completely different rates.
11:14The trackers are often programmed with a preset average height and weight.
11:18So, if you're going to use one, take it with a grain of salt.
11:21Unless you're trying to reduce your sodium intake.
11:24Sunscreens have only one job to do,
11:26and that's protecting us from the harmful ultraviolet rays.
11:29In 2017, though, a study found that many popular brands
11:33failed to protect at all, with only one in four working.
11:37Most sunscreens didn't protect users from ultraviolet A and B rays at all.
11:41Some manufacturers also claimed that these products had an SPF of over 50,
11:46which sounds very high quality.
11:48But the actual SPF was much lower than that.
11:51The misleading labeling means we aren't as protected as we think when we're at the beach.
11:56So, when you're out shopping for sunscreen,
11:58make sure you look at the ingredients and apply more than you think you should.
12:02Ooh, sports drinks.
12:03An essential item for anyone working out.
12:06These bright colored drinks are filled with electrolytes
12:09that will increase your performance and rehydrate you fast.
12:12The problem is, we're not all athletes.
12:14So, most people would be better if they just drink water instead.
12:18Sports drinks are made up of water with some minerals
12:20and lots of sugar, coloring, and flavor.
12:24Those minerals are electrolytes, which can help our bodies go longer.
12:27Your exercise habits, the duration, and the intensity of your training
12:31all come into whether you really need that extra boost.
12:34While sports drinks can benefit athletes engaged in long or intense training,
12:39they're not really necessary for most gym-goers.
12:41Sports drinks are probably pointless if you're only doing light-to-moderate exercise,
12:45like walking or jogging, over a short period of time.
12:49After using a toaster for most of your life,
12:51most people still haven't figured out how to get a perfect heat setting.
12:55It turns out that burnt toast is probably just down to a simple misconception.
13:00Those numbers on your toaster aren't heat levels at all.
13:03They're actually minutes.
13:04The dial is basically just a timer.
13:06That means all you need to do is look up how long it takes to toast certain things,
13:11and you'll never ruin your breakfast again.
13:13Hey, I like burnt toast.
13:15I'm used to it.
13:16Most of us rely on wireless technology to carry out normal, everyday tasks.
13:21It can be very frustrating when technology stops working and interrupts your day.
13:26In fact, the only thing more frustrating might be not knowing why it isn't working.
13:30The worst culprit here is your cell phone.
13:32It'll often show really great reception, but somehow can't make a phone call.
13:37The bars on a cell phone actually don't mean anything.
13:40The way they receive the signal differs a lot between different makes and models of phone.
13:45There's even a big difference between what the bars mean, from one phone to another.
13:49Meanwhile, watching a progress bar showing the percentage of time left to complete a download on our phones or PC
13:56can be tedious.
13:58Sometimes they just seem to be stuck doing nothing.
14:01Bad news!
14:02They don't really work.
14:03At least not in the way we think.
14:05The system updates the progress bar when certain milestones are reached.
14:08A progress bar at 50% doesn't mean half the file has been downloaded.
14:13Almost all the files could have been downloaded.
14:15The point of them is to give you something visual to look at.
14:19Progress bars aren't accurate because downloads and transfers have too many variables beyond the system's control.
14:26Internet speeds and network availability are the coordinators of how quickly a download will complete,
14:32while your computer's hard drive determines how fast things process and information gets put in the right files.
14:38It's probably best to make a coffee or set things up to download while you're in bed,
14:43instead of constantly checking up on an incorrect progress bar.
14:47Elsewhere, stopping at a crosswalk and pressing the button hoping the walk signal will come up might just be a
14:53waste of your time.
14:54It turns out that all that button pushing could be for nothing.
14:58Some crosswalk buttons need to be pressed, but others don't do anything at all.
15:02The crossing symbol will just light up whenever it wants to.
15:05Some crosswalks even switch between needing and not needing a button press, depending on the time of day.
15:11That said, it can be difficult for all of us pedestrians to determine whether a crosswalk button works or not.
15:18When in doubt, just push the button anyway.
15:20You don't want to stand around waiting for no reason.
15:23With more people going into the water and sharks, well, living in the water,
15:28the fear of bumping into a not-so-friendly shark is ever-increasing.
15:32This shared water space has pushed many companies to try to create shark repellents.
15:37This sounds like a good idea that should help keep both people and sharks more safe.
15:42Companies have tried everything – sprays, wetsuits, magnets, wax, and even electronic devices – to repel the scary fish.
15:50The bad news is, none of these products are confirmed to actually work.
15:54One, in particular, makes the sound of an orca.
15:57Sharks aren't too fond of being in the same area as them, but does pretending you're an orca stop a
16:03shark from biting you?
16:04If you feel safer using them, then go right ahead.
16:08But if you're looking for a shark deterrent that's 100% effective, it's just not available.
16:13Psst, here's what actually works.
16:15Stay out of the water!
16:17Rushing into an elevator and repeatedly pushing the closed-door button in the U.S. is basically a huge waste
16:23of time, unless you've got the special trick.
16:26In 1990, the U.S. passed a Disabilities Act for elevators, which meant that elevators had to ensure that someone
16:33with a disability had time to get inside one.
16:36If you're on crutches, use a cane, or travel in a wheelchair, you don't have to worry about someone accidentally
16:42closing the elevator doors before you've had a chance to pass through them.
16:46There's one important loophole to this.
16:48If you're an emergency or maintenance worker, you'll have access to keys and codes that make that button operational.
16:54This is just another example of a placebo button you're invited to push, just to make you feel like you've
17:00done something.
17:01That impatient finger-poking isn't doing anything.
17:04Getting a bit warm or cold in the office? Better adjust that thermostat.
17:09Unfortunately, in the vast majority of office buildings, the system controls are kept inside air ducts, not on the wall.
17:16Technicians installed dummy thermostats to give workers the illusion that they're dramatically changing the air conditioning or heat.
17:23Some are set to change one or two degrees, but they're often not connected to anything at all.
17:28Dummy thermostats came about around the 1960s.
17:31As heating prices rose, building leases often required employers to stay within specific temperatures.
17:37Faced with this problem, fake thermostats became the new rage for businesses.
17:42They offer people some feeling of control while keeping their temperature in the right range.
17:46Now, ever come across some premium PC cleaning software that promises to clean your PC and make it go as
17:53fast as when you purchased it?
17:54Yeah!
17:56These third-party PC cleaners are often made to seem like they really work, but they usually don't do much
18:01of anything at all.
18:03They'll detect non-problems and list them as problems.
18:06The worst example of this is when they list browser cookies and temporary files as having an effect on the
18:11computer's speed when they don't.
18:13It's better to stick to the operating system's built-in cleaner.
18:16It'll work fine if you ever need to clean your computer and save you having to splash out on one
18:21that does pretty much the same thing.
18:23Well, that's all I got.
18:25Time to burn some toast!
18:28You see these blades?
18:29They have notched corners to make your cutting experience smoother.
18:33Ooh!
18:33The front-edge notch helps with separating blades during manufacturing, while the trailing-edge notch helps the blade glide easily.
18:42And a fun fact!
18:43That notch on the front also helps you spot unused sections of the blade, just a little visual indicator to
18:50make your life easier.
18:51When it comes to silver versus black blades, they're both made from the same stuff.
18:56But black blades are sharper and are better suited for cutting through tough materials,
19:00while silver blades strike a balance between cutting power and durability.
19:05If you want that extra cutting oomph, go for black.
19:09Oh, almost forgot.
19:10The only thing those blades aren't meant to cut is food.
19:14It has a rust-proofing oil coating, which is not safe for humans.
19:19Check this one out.
19:21It's totally giving me childhood vibes.
19:23Now, I remember my grandma having tomato-shaped pin cushions just like this.
19:28And sometimes they would look more like a salad, with a little pepper thrown in there.
19:33Well, believe it or not, this salad actually has a purpose.
19:36The tomato keeps your pins in place, while the pepper keeps them sharp.
19:41Those peppers are filled with sand, which helps keep your pins nice and sharp.
19:46And it's not just sand.
19:48Crushed walnuts can also be used to keep your pins in tip-top shape.
19:53Now, look at this multiple-pocket tool and this little hook on it.
19:57It's a bit of a mystery, but it's actually pretty handy.
20:00I counted at least four different applications.
20:03One, you can use it to carry all sorts of awkward stuff, like camping gear or heavy parcels.
20:09Two, need to twist some wire or play around with knots?
20:13The parcel hook has got you covered.
20:15Three, this hook can save the day with those stubborn zippers, like the ones on your luggage.
20:21Four, it's great for pretending to be a budget version of Captain Hook.
20:25If you know more applications, let me know in the comments.
20:30Apple users, with this feature, you'll never get laundry surprises again.
20:35Now, I bet you've had this situation at least once in your life.
20:39You wash your stuff, and when you take it out of the washing machine, the size seems to only fit
20:44your cat.
20:45Your iPhone camera can actually translate those funky laundry symbols for you.
20:50There are two requirements, though.
20:52You must have iOS 17, and your phone must be in English.
20:56Take a photo of the care label, go to the Photos app, and see the details of the image.
21:01Everything will be automatically decoded and explained to you.
21:06Now, many toasters come with nifty, removable crumb trays at the bottom.
21:11It's super important to give these trays a good clean every now and then to keep your toaster running smoothly
21:16and avoid any potential fire hazards.
21:19Just pop them out, shake out the crumbs, and you're good to go.
21:23Where you shake them out is up to you.
21:25Those little compartments on your gas pump aren't just for show.
21:29They're actually there to hold your cap while you're filling up.
21:32This nifty feature keeps things tidy.
21:35And prevents any spills or drips on the handle.
21:38So, say goodbye to messy refueling experiences and hello to a cleaner pump.
21:43Plus, it makes the whole process way more convenient and efficient.
21:48Now, I'll bet your oven gets so greasy and dirty sometimes that you can even hear it oink.
21:54Just kidding.
21:55I know you're a tidy person.
21:57Anyway, if you're looking for a way to bring your kitchen cleaning to a whole new level,
22:02here's a tip for you.
22:03Most oven doors have handy latches that let you pop the door off for easy cleaning,
22:09saving your pore back from the strain.
22:12When you're draining noodles or potatoes, there's no need to bother transferring everything to a colander in the sink.
22:19Just throw the colander right into the pot, hold it down, and pour the liquid out.
22:24It makes life so much easier, especially when you want to save that starchy water for recipes.
22:30It's a must for authentic pasta, by the way.
22:34So, let's say you've snagged this gem at a thrift store a while back for just under a dollar.
22:40It's seen better days, serving as an ashtray, but you decide it's time to give it a new lease on
22:46life.
22:46Here's the lowdown on how to make it shine again.
22:50Mix up a solution of boiling water, baking soda, and table salt in a bowl lined with aluminum foil.
22:57Let the piece soak for about 15 minutes and repeat this process three times.
23:02In between soaks, gently scrub any rough spots with a microfiber cloth.
23:07After the final soak, dry the piece off and rub on some toothpaste, baking soda, and peroxide.
23:14Buff out any remaining tarnish with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
23:18Rinse it off, and now your piece is practically gleaming like a mirror.
23:25These aluminum foil boxes have nifty little tabs on the sides that make it super easy to grab a sheet
23:31without any hassle.
23:32It's like a fancy little bonus that makes the product a breeze and ensures you'll have a smooth sailing experience
23:39every time.
23:41Manual can openers often come with a handy built-in feature, also known as a bottle opener.
23:47It's like getting two tools in one.
23:49But did you know that this bottle opener actually has another useful function?
23:54It can help you loosen those stubborn, hard-to-open jars.
23:58Simply lift the lid slightly at a couple of points with the bottle opener, and then watch it as it
24:04effortlessly twists right off.
24:06Yeah.
24:09Okay, I just found that, apparently, you're supposed to save the first and last slices of a loaf of sliced
24:15bread for last.
24:16It's like a bread hack or something.
24:18Apparently, those end pieces help keep the rest of the bread fresher for longer,
24:22and you shouldn't eat them until you've devoured the rest of the loaf.
24:25So, next time you're making a sandwich, save those heel slices for the very end.
24:31Even bread-eating needs a good strategy.
24:34Now, look at those blue levers on the top rack of your dishwasher.
24:37I was curious about them, too.
24:39And it turns out they are actually water bottle sprayers.
24:43They help to ensure that your bottles get a thorough cleaning and rinse during the wash cycle.
24:49Many vegetable peelers have those little scoops on top for taking out the eyes from potatoes.
24:55And here's a cool tip.
24:57You can actually use vegetable peelers in both directions to peel faster.
25:01But most people just stick to one direction.
25:05When using yellow mustard, make sure to push the lid of the bottle all the way open until you hear
25:11a satisfying click.
25:12This way, the lid will stay securely in place and won't get in the way when you're dispensing the mustard
25:18onto your food.
25:19It's a simple step that can make your condiment experience hassle-free and enjoyable.
25:24So there!
25:27You know that little hole at the end of your pot or pan?
25:30Well, it's not just for show.
25:32You can actually use it as a handy holder for your forks and spoons.
25:36Next time you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen,
25:39just pop your utensils in that convenient little hole and keep them close at hand.
25:45Okay, just a heads-up to remember to switch the direction of your ceiling fan for the changing weather.
25:51And to give it a good clean, too.
25:53I've seen that a lot of folks found it helpful before to reverse the fan's direction by flipping a switch
25:59for different seasons.
26:00So this is just a friendly reminder to go ahead and do it again,
26:04pushing hot air down and pulling cold air up.
26:10When you're chowing down for some pizza, just tear off the top of the box and use it as a
26:15big old plate.
26:16You can even rip the box in half and fold it to save some leftovers for later.
26:21Well, that's it for today.
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26:35Have you ever wondered what these extra holes at the top of your running shoes are for?
26:39They're designed so that you can tie the shoes in multiple different ways.
26:43That's useful when you want to compensate for things such as a bad stride or even a damaged toe.
26:50Plus, you can change the look of your shoes the way you prefer.
26:56Many people use a dust jacket of their book as a bookmarker.
27:00No problem with that.
27:01It will save your book from bent page corners.
27:04But the primary purpose of a dust cover is to keep the book safe from distortions.
27:09For instance, if you spill juice or drop some of the food on your book while reading it.
27:15The tic-tac dispenser has this little groove on its top, so you can dispense only one tic-tac at
27:21a time.
27:22Even though, let's be honest here, nobody does that.
27:25Most of us just spill a whole bunch at once and then we wiggle all those extra tic-tacs back
27:30in.
27:32Those rubber bumps you see between the tire treads are there for your safety.
27:36The raised edges tell you what the minimum height of your tread is.
27:40If the bump and the edges are even, it's time for you to visit the tire shop as soon as
27:46possible.
27:46But if the bumps are well beneath the level of the edges, you're good to go.
27:52What about that black grating on the microwave window?
27:55It's something called a Faraday shield.
27:58And it's there to prevent microwaves from getting away and turning the entire room into a Faraday cage.
28:04If the microwaves escape, your meal won't cook properly either.
28:08So yep, the cage is not there to make it difficult for you to see your meal while it's cooking.
28:12It's keeping the electromagnetic energy inside.
28:18How about a wrench-compatible screwdriver?
28:20Cover your screwdriver with the end of your wrench and you can increase its torque.
28:24That's why the head of your screwdriver is designed the way it is.
28:28When you have odd angles, you can use this strategy.
28:33You've probably heard those myths, the blue side of the eraser can erase the pen.
28:38False.
28:39Its purpose is to erase a pencil.
28:41But in case you're writing something on heavier paper.
28:44The blue side can remove smudges you see after using the pink eraser too.
28:50Have you ever wondered why oranges in supermarkets mostly come in the red mesh bag?
28:56It's a trick to make this food look more orange and encourage you to make a purchase.
29:01An extra tip.
29:02Don't throw away the mesh bag.
29:03Tie it up so you can have a small pot scrubber to clean your sink, kitchen, appliances, and dishes.
29:12You can see golf balls don't have a perfectly round shape.
29:15Their surface is covered with many little dimples, something golf balls didn't always have.
29:20At one point, experienced golfers started noticing how through time,
29:25older balls with imperfections, such as nicks and bumps, could travel further.
29:31Such things create turbulence in the air around the golf ball, which eventually reduces drag.
29:37So, manufacturers started producing balls with dimples so they could go farther and faster.
29:45You might have noticed that sometimes there are ridges in toothpick tops.
29:48It's more hygienic because when you break that off, you can prop the toothpick up on it,
29:53and it won't touch anything.
29:57Another safety feature you'll find, this time in your car, is a tab on your rearview mirror.
30:03With it, you can change the position of the mirror,
30:06so you don't get blinded if there's a car behind you with its high beams on.
30:10So, this little tab helps you control the glare of lights coming from behind.
30:15This feature showed up in the 1930s, but in the early 1970s,
30:19it became a part of standard equipment in most trucks and cars.
30:24Do you see that tiny hole on your iPhone right next to the rear-facing camera?
30:29It's a microphone, and it's there so your phone can record sound as you turn your camera around.
30:37Some cables have a thick cylinder towards the end of the cord.
30:41It's called a ferrite core, or a choke.
30:44It's a magnetic iron oxide that stops high-frequency electromagnetic interference.
30:49For example, you know that annoying static noise you get if you bring your phone too close to a speaker?
30:56This interrupts your call, which is why cable cords with big cylinders are pretty useful,
31:01because they prevent these things.
31:04Do you know why nearly all luggage bags and backpacks have two zippers?
31:09It's way more convenient and easier to open in that way.
31:12But not just that.
31:13You can also lock these two zippers together to keep the stuff inside your bags safer.
31:20You know how toilets at public spots like malls have those big gaps at the bottom?
31:25It's primarily for better circulation of air.
31:28This type of door also makes it easier to clean the toilet,
31:32or check if it's occupied if you're standing in line.
31:35Other than that, if you get stuck there and the lock gets broken,
31:39you still have a way to escape.
31:41You can just crawl out.
31:45Ever notice those plastic end caps on utility knives?
31:48And they also have scales on them,
31:51which indicates you may use them multiple times, but with sharp edges.
31:56You can separate the blades through these plastic end caps.
31:59Then, you can move the slider and bring the sharp blade to the front.
32:04If you've ever taken a moment to examine a regular grocery cart,
32:08especially their fold-out section,
32:10you probably noticed those metal loops jutting out.
32:13They're designed to protect the items you carry in your cart.
32:17You can use them to hang bags with soft items.
32:21You don't want to accidentally squish with heavier products, like bread,
32:24or easily breakable things, like eggs.
32:29Many coffee mugs come with curved notches on their bottom.
32:33When you're washing your mugs,
32:34put them against the rack at an angle in your dishwasher.
32:37This way, the water won't pool in there,
32:39so your favorite cup will be completely dry
32:41by the time you take it out of the dishwasher.
32:45If you're a McFlurry fan,
32:47you've probably noticed there's a square hole in the handle of the spoon.
32:51It's there, so you can attach it to the special machine
32:54that mixes the ice cream and your favorite toppings together.
32:58The machine has a bar that slips into this square-shaped spoon
33:01and then thoroughly stirs it.
33:03And you get the spoon so they can minimize the mess during the process.
33:08Quite neat, wouldn't you say?
33:11A regular milk jug has a dent on one side.
33:15Some might see it as a random design decision,
33:17but a dent has several purposes.
33:20One of them is to get bigger if there's a gas buildup.
33:24This happens when your milk is spoiled.
33:26So you don't even have to try to check this out.
33:29Also, the dent is there so the jug doesn't burst if you accidentally drop it.
33:34The dent allows the expansion space
33:36that deals with the sudden pressure that happens when you drop the jug.
33:42Dental floss.
33:43Sure, it's important for your dental health
33:45and it's easy to assume what you do with it.
33:47But dental floss is great in the kitchen as well
33:50because it's a very precise cake slicer.
33:53Way better than a regular knife.
33:58Most kitchen shears have a serrated opening
34:00right there at the center where the blades and handles meet.
34:04It's something you can use to trim difficult herbs
34:06such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.
34:10Because of this opening,
34:11you don't need to pick the leaves off by hand,
34:13but de-stem them in one motion.
34:17The majority of gelatin containers or single-serving yogurts
34:21come with a tinfoil lid.
34:23And in most cases,
34:24you can use this covering as a disposable spoon.
34:27Just peel away the covering
34:29and after a couple of simple folds,
34:31you'll have a perfect little spoon for your midday snack.
34:35Now, it should come as no surprise
34:38that most things around us
34:39seem to have a hidden purpose.
34:42Hey, down at the aquarium,
34:43they have a hidden porpoise.
34:45But I digress.
34:47Now, please tell me in the comments
34:48if you like my joke
34:49or about how many of these
34:5126 multi-porpoise thingamabobs
34:54you knew about before.
34:55It's cool either way.
34:56Let's go!
34:58Check this space button on your phone,
35:00tap and hold it,
35:01and see how it turns into a cursor.
35:04This way, you can navigate the text you've typed easily
35:07instead of trying to tap that very letter
35:09you wanted to change.
35:10If this feature doesn't work on your phone,
35:13consider upgrading your firmware.
35:15Hair conditioner is meant to make your hair soft,
35:18but it can also be used as a makeshift fabric softener.
35:22Use it for hand washing only.
35:23Your washing machine might dislike this trick.
35:27Use an old pillowcase to separate your delicate laundry
35:30from the rest of your clothes.
35:32Underwear, slips, stockings, you name it.
35:35Before laundry, make sure your stuff
35:36doesn't fall out into the washing machine
35:38by turning the pillowcase into a drawstring bag.
35:42Sew a hem into the opening of the case
35:44and feed a string through the hem,
35:46then pull it, and you're done.
35:48Then just toss the filled pillowcase
35:50into the washing machine.
35:51It will act as a wash bag,
35:53making your delicates last longer.
35:55If you have toothpaste based on baking soda,
35:59it will be helpful not only to make your breath fresher,
36:02but also to clean stuff around the house.
36:05Usable food containers tend to soak in food odors,
36:08but if you scrub them with such toothpaste,
36:11the smells will be gone before long.
36:13Also, try cleansing your kitchen sink with it too.
36:16It will return the shine.
36:19The big toe isn't just a thumb for your foot.
36:22It has its own name, Hallux.
36:24Hey, Hallux, how the hell are you doing, bud?
36:27This toe is the exact reason we can keep our balance
36:31when standing upright.
36:33Inserting bobby pins correctly
36:35is with the wavy side down,
36:37but that's if you use them on your hair.
36:40Alternatively, you can put one at the end
36:42of the toothpaste tube in your bathroom,
36:44and it doesn't matter which side in this case.
36:47The bobby pin will help you squeeze the toothpaste
36:50to the very last drop.
36:52Just slide it down the tube as you keep using it,
36:54and you might save a few days
36:56before putting toothpaste on your shopping list.
36:59If you paint a fence or walls in your house,
37:02paint dripping from the brush on the ground or floor
37:04would usually make you irritated.
37:07To avoid that, stretch a large rubber band
37:09across the opening of the paint can.
37:11After dipping the brush in the can,
37:14scrape the excess paint off with the help of the band.
37:17Now it won't leave a mess beneath your feet.
37:20Not only is baking soda good at fighting foul odors,
37:25salt does the job too.
37:27For example, if your sneakers start insulting your nose
37:30with their smell, sprinkle a pinch of salt inside
37:33and leave them overnight.
37:35Sodium chloride crystals eliminate bacteria
37:37and the odors they create.
37:39Don't forget to shake your sneakers out
37:42before putting them back on.
37:44You don't have to take a complete set of cutlery
37:47when going on a summer picnic with your friends or family.
37:50Some toothpicks and dental floss will be more than enough.
37:53Cut soft products like cheese or bread using the floss.
37:57It's strong enough to cut them into smooth and neat slices.
38:00Just make sure the floss is unflavored
38:02unless you fancy your cheese and bread with a hint of peppermint.
38:07Ooh.
38:07As for toothpicks, they can quickly act as forks.
38:11And it's more fun this way.
38:12When you're finished with a picnic,
38:14you can also use the floss and toothpicks
38:16for their direct purpose, of course.
38:19Candle wax can be a nuisance to remove from furniture
38:22when it hardens.
38:23But you can get it soft again by using a blow dryer
38:26and then remove the stain with a soft cloth.
38:29Or, for better effect,
38:31put a cloth or towel over the wax drip
38:33and turn the blow dryer on high heat.
38:36The blob will soften and soak into the cloth,
38:39after which you only need to wipe the surface clean.
38:43The little dots along the edges of bus windows
38:45are called frit.
38:47Now, don't worry.
38:48It's nothing to frit about.
38:50The glass is fitted into a special rubber frame,
38:52and the frit is there to protect the sealant from UV rays.
38:56It's essentially a baked-in ceramic paint
38:59that makes the edges tougher.
39:01Those flaps on your laptop charger
39:03are there to protect your wire.
39:05You can wind the wire around these clips
39:07to keep it safe and neat.
39:13Glasses or sunglasses have a frame
39:15that seems too shabby at first glance
39:17with a bouncy and flexible feel.
39:20They're not broken, though.
39:21On the contrary,
39:22it's the sign of a good product.
39:24So grab those if you have a choice.
39:27This kind of flexibility
39:28provides extra comfort when wearing
39:30and also doesn't let the glasses break
39:32or become too loose.
39:35Sandpaper can have a lot of different applications,
39:38like sharpening scissors or needles,
39:40roughing slippery shoe soles,
39:42or removing stains or scuffs from suede.
39:45As for sharpening,
39:46tinfoil also does the trick with scissors.
39:49If you don't have a special tool
39:51for your cuticles handy,
39:53take a pencil with an eraser at the other end.
39:56Just push the cuticles back gently.
39:58The thing works miracles with that.
40:01Many types of fruit, like oranges,
40:03come in mesh bags.
40:05These things are rough enough
40:06to scrub dishes or your kitchen sink.
40:08Just tie one into a tight knot
40:10instead of simply throwing it away.
40:13Now, you don't need a special money clip
40:15to keep your cash in one place.
40:17A simple binder clip will suffice.
40:20It does the job with the same efficiency.
40:22Or you can give your cash to me.
40:25I'll watch it for you.
40:26Trust me.
40:28When you come across a yogurt
40:29that comes with fruit
40:30or some sweet topping in a separate container,
40:33don't go scooping the topping
40:35with your spoon to mix it with a yogurt.
40:37The containers like this
40:38have a special structure
40:40that lets you fold them in two
40:42and simply pour the topping into the yogurt.
40:45Now, using the same plunger
40:47on your sink and your toilet
40:48is actually not the best idea.
40:51The one with the simple cup
40:53is made for sinks,
40:54while toilets require another type.
40:56It also has a cup,
40:58but an additional flap folds out
41:00from inside it.
41:01The flap perfectly fits
41:03the toilet drain opening,
41:04creating enough suction
41:06to get rid of the clog.
41:08Um, that's what we're calling it?
41:10Okay.
41:12Fix a broken bracelet
41:14until you get it repaired
41:15using a paper clip.
41:17Latch both ends of the brake
41:18into the paper clip
41:20and twist it hard
41:21to fasten it on your wrist or ankle.
41:23If the cup of a drink
41:25you just bought has a lid
41:26and you'd like to sip it without hurry,
41:29you can take the lid off
41:30and use it as a coaster.
41:32Mess-free and neat.
41:34Packing up your jewelry for a trip
41:36or just sorting it neatly
41:38in the jewelry box,
41:39use buttons you don't need
41:41as earring holders.
41:42Put the earring pins
41:44through the holes in the button
41:45up to two pairs
41:46and lock them
41:47like you would on your ears.
41:49Clear discs
41:50that are said
41:51to stabilize your earrings
41:52and make them look better
41:53on your ears
41:54aren't actually to be worn.
41:56Their real purpose
41:57is to hold the earrings in place
41:59while they're in the package.
42:01Old tissue boxes
42:02can be used to store
42:03some other stuff
42:04when the tissues are gone.
42:06For example,
42:07you can put a bundle
42:08of plastic bags in there
42:10and get them out one by one
42:11like you would tissues.
42:13There's often a serrated opening
42:15at the point
42:16where the blades and handles
42:17of kitchen shears meet.
42:19It can be used
42:20to strip various herbs
42:21like thyme, chives,
42:22or rosemary
42:23of their leaves
42:24in a single motion
42:25instead of plucking them
42:27with your own hands.
42:28And that little hole
42:30next to the camera
42:31on your iPhone
42:32isn't a flash.
42:33It's a microphone.
42:34One of three, in fact.
42:36They're meant to pick up
42:37every sound
42:38regardless of how
42:39you hold your phone.
42:40And this particular one
42:41also helps
42:42with voice recognition.
42:44Ooh, hello?
42:45Do you recognize my voice?
42:47Do I sound like myself?
42:48Hey, is this thing working?
42:51If you ever find yourself
42:53stuck in the trunk
42:54of your car,
42:55stay calm.
42:56All cars are supposed
42:57to be equipped
42:58with an emergency latch
42:59to help open the trunk
43:01from the inside
43:02in the unlikely case
43:03it happens.
43:04These latches
43:05are so well thought out
43:06that they can be opened
43:07by people of all ages.
43:09More so,
43:10handles are designed
43:11to glow in the dark, too.
43:12You can even pull them
43:13with a mouth
43:14if there's not enough
43:15wiggle room
43:16to use your hands.
43:17Never mind how you ended up
43:18in the trunk
43:19in the first place.
43:20Moving on.
43:21If you're ever working
43:22with needle and thread,
43:24remember,
43:24you don't need to stick
43:25the needle directly
43:26into the spool.
43:27You may end up
43:28losing the needle altogether.
43:30Not to mention,
43:31you can easily
43:32hurt your fingers!
43:33A lot of modern
43:34sewing kits these days
43:35come with a designated
43:36place for safeguarding
43:38the needles.
43:39It's located
43:39at the bottom part
43:40of the thread spool.
43:41You'll just need
43:42to pull it out.
43:43It's even made
43:44to hold multiple
43:45sewing needles
43:46at a time.
43:47Disposable ballpoint pens
43:49come with a little
43:50secret of their own.
43:51Did you ever notice
43:52that in some of them,
43:54there's a small hole
43:55in the plastic part?
43:56It's actually
43:57a rudimentary
43:58ventilation system.
43:59It's supposed
44:00to let the ink
44:01easily make it
44:02to the tip of the pen.
44:04Okay,
44:04I know it's in the name,
44:05but you really
44:06don't need to shake
44:07the seasoning shaker
44:09to get any product out.
44:10Don't believe me?
44:11Hey,
44:12you're not the only one.
44:13Go grab your favorite
44:14seasoning bottle
44:15out of your pantry.
44:16If it has one
44:17of those removable
44:18plastic caps,
44:19it's perfect
44:20for the experiment.
44:21Instead of shaking
44:23the bottle,
44:23try holding it
44:24from the plastic cap
44:25while it's upside down.
44:27Now,
44:28gently twist the bottle
44:29from side to side
44:30and,
44:31before you know it,
44:32you get some
44:33gorgeously flowing
44:34seasoning
44:34without having to
44:35wiggle the shaker
44:36and make a mess
44:37all over the stove.
44:39On the same note,
44:41most salt and pepper shakers
44:42should have ridges
44:43on the bottom
44:44of the glass portion.
44:45In case you get
44:46any seasoning
44:47stuck in there,
44:48place the bottom
44:49of the salt shaker
44:50against the bottom
44:50of the pepper shaker
44:51and wiggle it around
44:53so the ridges
44:54click with each other.
44:55The seasoning
44:56should easily
44:57pour out now
44:57without you having
44:58to open the bottle.
45:00In colder weather,
45:01you often have
45:02so many clothing layers
45:03on you
45:04that you can hardly
45:05feel the purse
45:06or back straps
45:07on your shoulder anymore.
45:08Not to mention
45:09how fast
45:10they can slide off.
45:11Some jackets
45:12come with a built-in
45:13solution for that
45:14in the form
45:15of a small tab
45:16on the shoulder
45:16with either a hook
45:18or a button.
45:18It's meant
45:19to be opened
45:20and closed
45:20comfortably
45:21so you can
45:22keep your purse
45:22in place
45:23at any time.
45:25You're most likely
45:26using it
45:27merely to peel
45:28the skin
45:28of potatoes,
45:29carrots,
45:30or cucumbers.
45:31But you can
45:32use your vegetable
45:33peeler
45:33for chopping
45:34fine strips
45:35of onion as well.
45:36Just cut the onion
45:37into quarters
45:38vertically
45:38and then start slicing.
45:40This might also
45:41help out
45:42with those
45:42embarrassing onion tears.
45:45Most people
45:46miss this one,
45:46but should you
45:47ever have
45:48a closer look
45:49at your toothpaste tube,
45:50you will surely
45:51see some sort
45:52of coloring there,
45:53either a dot
45:54or a block.
45:55Colors can vary.
45:56They can be black,
45:58green,
45:58red,
45:58or even blue.
46:00These color spots
46:01are actually meant
46:02to help the assembly
46:03machines back
46:03at the toothpaste factory.
46:05They recognize
46:06when and where
46:06these machines
46:07need to cut
46:08the toothpaste tubes
46:09and proceed
46:10to fold them
46:10for packaging.
46:11For most types
46:12of footwear,
46:13if there's anything
46:14that seems a bit
46:15out of place,
46:16always know
46:17that it's there
46:17for a reason.
46:18Most manufacturers
46:20don't put extra items
46:21on shoes
46:21just for fun.
46:22It would definitely
46:24be a waste of time
46:25and resources.
46:26For footwear,
46:27like boots,
46:28for example,
46:28there's often
46:29a small loop
46:30at the top back
46:31of the shoe.
46:31It's there to help you
46:33when you need
46:33to put the shoe on
46:34since you can
46:35quickly pull on it.
46:36Plus,
46:37you can also hang
46:38the shoes somewhere,
46:39most likely to dry,
46:40since most boots
46:41are meant to be worn
46:42in the colder weather.
46:44Now,
46:44I've been guilty
46:45at least once
46:46of overdressing
46:47with a bunch of layers
46:48just so I won't need
46:50to jam everything
46:50in my check-in bag.
46:52But does it become
46:53a problem
46:54when you actually
46:55have to get seated?
46:56What do you do
46:57with your coat
46:57or your jacket?
46:58Well,
46:59have a closer look
47:00next time you board
47:01a plane
47:01on the seat
47:02in front of you.
47:03The hook
47:04that keeps the tray table
47:05upright
47:06can double
47:07as a jacket hook.
47:08As long as you
47:09don't need to have
47:09any meals
47:10while in the air,
47:11you're good to go.
47:12Now,
47:13most mascaras expire
47:15within 3-6 months,
47:16I'm told,
47:17depending on the manufacturer.
47:19But you can help
47:20speed up that process
47:21if you're not
47:22careful enough.
47:23Continuously pumping
47:24the mascara wand,
47:26trying to mix in
47:27the product,
47:27actually pushes
47:28more air into the tube.
47:29This can make it dry
47:31much faster,
47:32and you evidently
47:33won't get the desired
47:34results with it anymore.
47:36There's an easy way
47:37to check if your mascara
47:38is still good enough
47:39to use.
47:40If you don't hear
47:41a popping noise
47:42when you take
47:42the brush out,
47:43you may very well
47:44need to go get
47:45yourself a new
47:46mascara tube.
47:48Now, I know
47:49we're living in the era
47:50of Bluetooth-connected
47:52devices,
47:52but for better
47:53quality sound,
47:54they still recommend
47:55using headphones
47:56that connect
47:57via audio jacks.
47:59Remember seeing
48:00black ridges
48:00on those jacks?
48:01They aren't there
48:02just to make them
48:03fit when you plug
48:04them into your
48:04phone or laptop.
48:06Made out of a special
48:07insulating material,
48:08these bands are
48:10meant to guard
48:10the wires when
48:11sound is being
48:12transmitted.
48:13Based on the number
48:14of bands,
48:15you can figure out
48:16which end goes
48:16where.
48:17Some empty space
48:18under noodles
48:19in a cup doesn't
48:20mean the company
48:21producing them wants
48:22to cheat you out
48:23of a full portion.
48:24No, no.
48:25It's a manner of
48:26keeping the noodles
48:27intact during their
48:28transportation.
48:29It also helps
48:30with the circulation
48:31of hot water that
48:32is poured over the
48:33products before you
48:34can enjoy them.
48:35The V-shaped neckline
48:37was initially designed
48:38to serve a bunch
48:39of objectives.
48:40First, as a way
48:41of prolonging the
48:42life of the garment
48:43that would maintain
48:44its shape over the
48:45years.
48:45It's also there to
48:46fit your head
48:47through the shirt
48:48in case it needs
48:49some stretching.
48:50This way, it ensures
48:51a snugger grip
48:52around the neck.
48:53Lastly, it helps
48:54absorb sweat in case
48:56you're wearing the
48:56shirt while exercising.
48:59Now, it's not
48:59necessarily a custom
49:00anymore, but you
49:02may have stumbled
49:02upon a dinner jacket
49:04with an additional
49:05mysterious pocket
49:06on the right side.
49:07Turns out, this pocket
49:09was used by men to
49:10easily reach their
49:11train tickets, since
49:13most of them had to
49:13travel to work every
49:14day.
49:15It helped them keep
49:16their jacket buttoned
49:17up, but also benefited
49:19from the use of a
49:20pocket.
49:20Now, it's only added
49:22as a decoration, and
49:23it doesn't serve an
49:24actual purpose anymore.
49:26Speaking of things we
49:27don't use these days,
49:29or at least for their
49:30initial purpose, did
49:31you know Play-Doh was
49:32originally a cleaning
49:33product?
49:34In the 1920s, the
49:36market was in need of
49:37a product that could
49:38help them wipe the
49:39wallpapered areas around
49:41coal-burning furnaces.
49:42The recipe for what we
49:44now know as Play-Doh was
49:46thus invented.
49:47It was manufactured in
49:48white only, and was
49:50supposed to clean
49:50wallpaper by being
49:52rolled back and forth
49:53over the dirt.
49:54It was only later, in
49:55the 1940s, that new
49:57products for cleaning
49:58wallpaper were brought
49:59up, and Play-Doh was
50:01redirected toward another
50:03area of the market.
50:04Now, while I enjoy a
50:06nice piece of toast for
50:07breakfast, isn't it
50:08pesky to have to clean
50:10out the toaster?
50:11Well, not anymore,
50:12since I recently found
50:14out that toasters have a
50:15slide or a panel at the
50:17bottom that helps get rid
50:18of all those annoying
50:19breadcrumbs easily.
50:23Now, there used to be a
50:25time when you could only
50:26have access to video
50:27games by inserting
50:28cartridges in your
50:30console of choice.
50:31These tiny objects gave
50:33many doctors a lot of
50:34headaches.
50:35People soon started
50:36popping up in hospitals
50:37after swallowing small
50:39game cartridges, especially
50:41the younger generation.
50:43Nintendo, the company
50:44that manufactures the
50:45majority of these
50:46devices, had to come up
50:47with a creative solution
50:49to prevent these
50:50accidents.
50:51So, these days,
50:52Nintendo Switch cartridges
50:53are purposely coated with
50:55specific chemicals that
50:57can leave a really bad
50:58bitter taste in the mouth.
51:00Not that I'd, you know,
51:01recommend you ever try
51:02and taste for yourself.
51:04Hmm.
51:05Now, here's a trick.
51:06Instead of putting the
51:07box grater vertically on
51:08top of a plate, put it
51:10horizontally, with no
51:11plate underneath, of
51:12course.
51:13This way, you won't risk
51:14scraping your knuckles,
51:15because only your
51:16fingertips will eventually
51:17touch the grater when you
51:18reach the end of the
51:19process.
51:20Also, it gives the grater
51:21more stability, when
51:23otherwise, you'd have to
51:24balance the grater or even
51:25hold it in the air with
51:26the other hand.
51:27When you're done, or when
51:29there's just too much
51:30grated stuff on the
51:31bottom wall of the
51:32grater, simply turn it on
51:33its side to pour the
51:34contents into the bowl or
51:36plate.
51:37Flowers in a vase would
51:38stay fresher for longer,
51:39if not for the bacteria
51:41that breed in the water.
51:42Since copper has some
51:43antibacterial properties,
51:45dropping a penny into the
51:47water will help keep the
51:48microbes at bay, and let
51:49you enjoy your flowers for
51:51that little bit longer.
51:52An easy way to check if
51:54your bed linen has dried
51:55completely is to put a
51:57small mirror in between the
51:58layers for about 5 minutes.
52:00If the mirror has steamed up
52:02when you pick it up, it
52:03means the sheets are still
52:04a bit damp.
52:05Let them dry until the
52:06mirror stops getting
52:07cloudy.
52:08A damp bed is a lovely
52:10breeding ground for fungi
52:11and bacteria.
52:13Okay, I'm in.
52:14If you have a not-very-healthy
52:17habit of eating in front of
52:18your computer, you'll be
52:20surprised at how much
52:21crumbs and grime there is
52:23inside your keyboard.
52:24Now, you can just turn it
52:26over and shake it vigorously,
52:28of course, but that's not
52:29very good for any piece of
52:30tech, you know.
52:31So, instead, take a post-it
52:34note and run its sticky part
52:35over the keyboard.
52:36It will collect the little
52:37pieces of trash like magic.
52:40Even a better way to do it,
52:41though, is to take a slime and
52:43stick it to the keyboard, then
52:45take it away, squeeze it, and
52:46stick again in another part.
52:48The slime will fill the entire
52:50space between the keys, and
52:52its sticky properties will let
52:53it gather every little bit
52:55of garbage.
52:56Separating egg yolks from
52:57whites is easier using a
52:59plastic bottle.
53:00Break the necessary number of
53:02eggs into a bowl, and then
53:03take an empty plastic bottle
53:05and squeeze it.
53:06Hold the bottle over the
53:07yolk and release.
53:09It'll pull in air and the
53:10yolk together, leaving the
53:12white in the bowl.
53:13Repeat with the rest of the
53:14yolks, and you're done!
53:16And that's no yolk!
53:18If you're tired of spitting
53:20out the stones when eating
53:21cherries or want to make a
53:22cherry pie, push the stones
53:24out with a straw.
53:26Also, many garlic presses have
53:27a special tool on their
53:29handle that can be used
53:30exactly for that.
53:32Cleaning a blender can be a
53:33nuisance if you do it
53:34manually.
53:35Instead, fill it with hot
53:37water and add some liquid
53:38soap or detergent, then run
53:40it for about 10 seconds.
53:41Rinse it afterwards, and it's
53:43clean.
53:44Plaster walls can crumble,
53:45flake, and spread dust all
53:47over the floor when you
53:48hammer nails into it.
53:50Cut a strip of masking tape
53:52and stick it to the place
53:53you want to hammer a nail in.
53:55The tape won't let the
53:56plaster crack and crumble,
53:57leaving the hole neat and
53:59clean.
54:00Small scratches and dents on
54:02wooden furniture can be
54:03removed with some toothpaste
54:05or a walnut.
54:06For toothpaste, rub a
54:08pea-sized amount of it into
54:09the scratch until it's gone,
54:11then wipe the leftovers with
54:12a damp cloth.
54:13For a walnut, take a half of
54:15that brain-shaped nut and rub
54:18it into the dent.
54:18Then rub the area with your
54:20fingers and buff it with a
54:22soft cloth.
54:23This'll help the wood absorb
54:24the oil from the nut, making
54:26the scratch sealed and gone.
54:28The sticky residue on jars left
54:30after you remove the stickers
54:32won't be easily removed by
54:33water and detergent.
54:35So, take some vegetable oil
54:36instead.
54:37Soak a cotton pad in it and
54:39wipe the sticky surface.
54:40Let it sit for a while and
54:42then wash the oil away
54:44together with the residue.
54:46If you can't comfortably
54:47reach the wick of a candle
54:49with a lighter, hey, take a
54:50stick of spaghetti.
54:52Light up its end and you'll
54:53get a burning stick that's
54:55easy to use for hard-to-reach
54:56places.
54:57Now, next time your razor
54:59blade's getting dull, try
55:00rubbing it backwards on a
55:02pair of jeans for regular
55:03upkeep.
55:04Not while you're wearing
55:05them, of course.
55:06Make sure you keep the
55:07blades dry, too, or even
55:09kept in mineral oil.
55:10That'll stop them from
55:11rusting.
55:12Keep all those jelly, ketchup,
55:14peanut butter, and mayo
55:16fresher for longer in your
55:17fridge by turning the
55:18contents upside down.
55:20This creates a partial
55:21vacuum inside the
55:23container, helping prevent
55:24mold growth.
55:25Storing ice cream upside
55:26down will prevent freezer
55:28burn, too.
55:29To bring your permanent
55:31marker back to life, simply
55:32put a few drops of rubbing
55:34alcohol into the felt
55:35material inside and shake.
55:37Once the felt absorbs the
55:39rubbing alcohol for a couple
55:40of minutes, the marker will
55:42be almost as good as new.
55:44Now, don't keep throwing
55:45away lettuce that goes black
55:47too quickly.
55:48Covering it with a dry paper
55:49towel and then placing it in
55:51an airtight container will help
55:53it keep fresher for much
55:54longer.
55:54This goes for any leafy greens
55:56you've got leftovers of.
55:58That sharpish bit sticking out
56:01of the cap of your favorite
56:02cream is there for a reason.
56:04These tubes are usually sealed
56:06with foil, so unless you love
56:07breaking your nails trying to
56:09open them, just flip the cap
56:10over and push.
56:12Your bobby pins might not stay
56:14in place if the grooves aren't
56:15facing the right way.
56:17They should always be on the
56:18bottom, close to your head.
56:20Still coming loose?
56:21Well, put a squeeze of hairspray
56:23right onto the bobby pin before
56:25you put it in your hair.
56:26Now, your cotton rounds pack has
56:28those strings on it, so you can
56:30hang it on a handy hook in the
56:32bathroom.
56:32But there's no need to loosen
56:34and tighten it back up every
56:36time.
56:36Check out the bottom of the
56:38pack.
56:38It has a perforated line.
56:40Tear it open carefully, and
56:42you're good to go.
56:43Two zips too much?
56:45Maybe.
56:46But they come in handy as a
56:47clever anti-theft device.
56:49Just lock them together.
56:51Now, no one can open your
56:52backpack.
56:53Don't have a lock on you?
56:54You can also tie them together
56:56with some string or even just a
56:58paper clip.
56:59Anything to slow those pickpockets
57:01down.
57:02That tiny little button on the
57:04back of a shirt collar is used to
57:05hold your tie in place.
57:07Hey, you don't want your tie trying
57:09to escape back there.
57:11Shoe manufacturers care about
57:13their customers, so most running
57:15shoes now have a special anti-
57:17blister system pre-installed.
57:19Sounds intense, but it's basically
57:21just that extra hole on top of your
57:23sneakers.
57:24Make a loop with the extra hole,
57:26inserting the lace backward.
57:27Cross your laces and put them
57:29through the loops.
57:29Now, pull the laces down to lock your
57:32foot in place.
57:33Now, run.
57:34Yeah, go ahead.
57:36Car headrests are all about comfort,
57:38and detachable headrests are all about
57:40safety.
57:41If you pull the headrest out,
57:43you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
57:45If you ever get locked or trapped in
57:47your car, you can use the bars to smash
57:50the window and get out.
57:52If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in
57:54your teeth, try this tip.
57:56It can be hard to get it out with loose
57:58floss.
57:59You need more tension, so just tie it in a
58:02knot.
58:03It's not an accident that soy sauce
58:05bottles have two spouts.
58:06The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of
58:09the bottle pretty easily once you turn it
58:11over.
58:11Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at
58:13least once in a lifetime.
58:15That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer
58:17serving soy sauce in special bottles that
58:20have two spouts.
58:21This design allows you to control when
58:24and how much sauce will come out.
58:25Just put your finger on one spout when
58:28you pour the sauce through another.
58:29If you press your finger tightly to the
58:32spout, the sauce will stop flowing, and
58:34if you remove your finger, it'll flow
58:36again.
58:37And don't forget to ask your server,
58:39Hey, wasabi!
58:41Alright.
58:42A hair straightener is an excellent tool,
58:44not only for treating your natural curls,
58:47but also for fixing crumpled money or
58:49documents.
58:49You can also use a regular iron for this
58:52purpose.
58:52Just make sure you don't turn on steaming
58:55mode, otherwise there's a risk of
58:57damaging the paper.
58:59Hairbands are good not only for getting
59:00your hair done, but also to open a glass
59:03jar with canned food.
59:04Your hands might slip on the tightly
59:06closed lid, and if you don't open the
59:08can from the first attempt, your palms
59:11tend to get sweaty, making the task
59:13virtually impossible.
59:14So, put a hairband on the lid to fix
59:17your hand and make your grasp stronger.
59:20A simple rubber band will do as well.
59:22Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms
59:25and go.
59:25And go.
59:25I'll see you next time.
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