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00:00:01So get this, an extra hole at the upper part of the sink has multiple hidden functions.
00:00:06First, in case someone forgets to close the tap, the water won't overflow and the bathroom won't get flooded.
00:00:12Second, thanks to that hole, the water drains faster and it gives an escape for the air, helping the water
00:00:17flow down.
00:00:20Those two holes on a side of any Converse shoe are not only to let the stinky air out.
00:00:25Sure, breathability is important for any athlete.
00:00:27The second reason is that athletes lace through those holes to get a better grip.
00:00:34Donuts have a hole in the middle and it doesn't stand for O in donut.
00:00:38It's not designed for an easier grip either, though it can be quite convenient.
00:00:42It's actually made this way for mass baking so that they can cook all the way through evenly.
00:00:49Baby carrots are tiny and, unlike regular carrots, wet.
00:00:53Baby carrots aren't some special sort of carrots.
00:00:56They're actually made of regular carrots by cutting off the skin and outer layers and then polishing them to look
00:01:02that pretty.
00:01:02The problem is that they can't retain moisture.
00:01:05A regular carrot retains some water inside because of the layers that locks it in.
00:01:09Once they're chopped out, baby carrots can dry out easily.
00:01:12So, they usually sell them in bags with some water inside.
00:01:17Toy stores are filled with Beanie Baby plush toys.
00:01:20And a detail that is even more iconic than their huge eyes is their tags saying TY.
00:01:26That's a small manufacturing company not so many people have heard of.
00:01:29Beanie Babies appeared in 1993 and they went insanely popular.
00:01:34TY is the name of the company, but it's not an abbreviation.
00:01:37It's the actual name of the company's founder, H. Ty Warner.
00:01:43Most metallic zippers have a hidden lock inside them to save you from awkward situations, such as an undone fly.
00:01:50Oh boy.
00:01:51Don't leave the zipper handle in an upward position.
00:01:54When you pull it downwards, it automatically locks.
00:01:56It's all thanks to those tiny grooves hidden underneath the handle.
00:02:02Almost any public toilet has a large gap between the floor and the door.
00:02:07The reason for such a zero privacy thing is to actually minimize the level of privacy and comfort,
00:02:12so that people wouldn't stay there long and there'd be no lines.
00:02:15It's also easier to clean and safer if some emergency occurs.
00:02:22Headrests in a car are about comfort and detachable headrests are about safety.
00:02:27If you pull the headrest out of a seat, you'll see two bars, which are quite sturdy.
00:02:32If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can get out of there smashing the window with
00:02:37these bars.
00:02:41Many cups and mugs have little grooves on the bottom on purpose.
00:02:45They're designed for dishwashing machines.
00:02:47The grooves let the water flow and not spill over your feet when you take the cup out.
00:02:51Also, those grooves let the air flow so the cup doesn't crack even if the tea is scalding.
00:02:59Almost all measuring tapes have a metal tip with a small slot on the end.
00:03:03You can use this slot to hang the tape on a nail or a screw to make measurements without anyone's
00:03:09help.
00:03:10Sometimes this tip has a row of sharp points along the edge on one side.
00:03:14That comes in handy when you want to leave a mark without using a pencil.
00:03:20Doorknobs are usually made of brass, bronze, and some other copper alloys for a reason.
00:03:24They have an antibacterial effect, so they stop microbes from spreading.
00:03:29They get rid of a range of harmful germs pretty fast within a couple of hours.
00:03:34But don't forget to wash your hands anyway.
00:03:38Grocery carts have loops for a reason.
00:03:41You don't want to put your jacket in a cart next to potatoes and onions.
00:03:44Hang it on a loop.
00:03:46This little hook-like thing is there to help you better organize the space in your cart.
00:03:50The carts also have a super handy grid.
00:03:54Whenever the cart's full, you just need to lift the grid and attach the shopping basket for extra purchases.
00:03:59Placing it in between the horizontal bar above the wheels and the hooks the grid has.
00:04:06A point in an ointment cap is there for a reason too.
00:04:09Most tubes are usually sealed with foil, and it's better to avoid opening it with fingers
00:04:14unless you're ready to say goodbye to your nails.
00:04:16A point easily opens even the most safely sealed tube.
00:04:22Silica gel can often be found in different things you buy like bags, shoes, and many others.
00:04:27Don't throw it away.
00:04:29It's meant to absorb excess moisture.
00:04:31So anytime your shoes are a bit wet, just throw in a packet with silica gel.
00:04:37People used to co-live with rats, and these guys like gnawing on everything they see in their way, including
00:04:43paper.
00:04:45Still, rats weren't able to chew more than the space left on the margins.
00:04:51That black grate on a microwave isn't just some fancy decoration.
00:04:54It's called a Faraday shield, and it prevents the rays from escaping the microwave.
00:04:59It also speeds up the heating, so you can enjoy yesterday's leftovers faster.
00:05:04It may also block phone signals, so if you're tired of numerous calls, just put the phone into a microwave.
00:05:10But don't turn it on.
00:05:14All Tic Tac containers are designed to dispense one Tic Tac every time you open it.
00:05:20The lid has the same shape as the candy.
00:05:22Turn the container upside down, gently shake it, and open it slowly.
00:05:26You'll notice only one candy stuck between those lid grooves.
00:05:29So if you just open the container and shake it until five or even more candies fall into your mouth,
00:05:34it means you've been eating Tic Tacs wrong all this time.
00:05:41Those little holes in the airplane windows are designed to control the cabin pressure.
00:05:45They also protect the windows from fogging up as the temperatures drop and rise.
00:05:50By the way, the airplane window is round for a reason.
00:05:52This way, pressure is evenly distributed so it doesn't get deformed.
00:05:59Blue bristles on a toothbrush are actually an indicator that it's just about time to change the brush.
00:06:04As the bristles get in contact with water, the blue, or whatever other, pigment fades away.
00:06:09So the more you use it, the duller the color becomes.
00:06:14A triple handle on a jerry can is there to make it easier for two people to carry it and
00:06:18distribute the fuel evenly.
00:06:20Gas cans often have a second hole that actually needs to be unkept too, before you pour the gas.
00:06:25The air passage will prevent it from pouring out, so no more fuel waste.
00:06:31Jeans first appeared in 1873.
00:06:34They were invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss.
00:06:38Davis was a tailor who was producing covers and tents,
00:06:41and Strauss was a businessman who, among other things, was selling cloth.
00:06:46The first jeans were made by Davis from denim, the fabric he bought from Levi Strauss & Co.
00:06:53Together, they patented the design.
00:06:55Blue was a standard color for denim that was dyed using an indigo dye.
00:07:00The blue color is a tradition that is still often followed today to replicate the original look of a pair
00:07:05of jeans.
00:07:06Jeans also have metal rivets, and they've been there from the very beginning.
00:07:10Jacob Davis, the man who made the first pair of jeans, added copper rivets to spots where pants were more
00:07:16likely to rip, flies and pockets to make them stronger.
00:07:20Today, they have more of a decorative purpose since they're distinctive and traditional for jeans.
00:07:27Another special thing about jeans is those tiny pockets they have that seemingly serve no purpose.
00:07:32Well, maybe it's true now, but years ago, when many cowboys were wearing jeans, the pocket was made specifically to
00:07:38keep a pocket watch there.
00:07:40Also, back then, a pair of jeans had just four pockets, that tiny pocket, the watch pocket, two big pockets
00:07:46in front, and just one pocket on the back.
00:07:51Many zippers have the letters YKK engraved on them.
00:07:55It's an abbreviation that stands for the name of the company that can be translated as Yoshida Manufacturing Shareholding Company.
00:08:02This Japanese company is the largest zipper manufacturer in the world, so they put their initials on all the zippers
00:08:09they produce.
00:08:10That's around half of the zippers in the world.
00:08:13And that's why you see their zippers more often than any other zippers.
00:08:18Those little white golf balls have dimples all over them.
00:08:21It turns out they aren't there just randomly.
00:08:23At first, golfers were playing with a smooth ball.
00:08:26With time, the ball would get all punched and damaged, but also, it would start to travel way further.
00:08:31The reason here is aerodynamics.
00:08:34Dimples allow the air to flow more smoothly around the ball, taking it further.
00:08:39So the idea was adopted and the balls got their dimples all around, allowing them to travel longer distances.
00:08:47If you look at it on the street, you'll think a fire hydrant is about three feet in height.
00:08:51But the actual size of the device used to provide water supply to firefighters all over the world is twice
00:08:57as large.
00:08:58That is, if you count the rest of the hydrant, which is hiding underground.
00:09:02They're mostly red, and it's not just a matter of urban design.
00:09:05First of all, they need to be of bright, easily noticeable colors, so firefighters can spot them fast when they
00:09:11need to.
00:09:11The choice of color depends on how much water the hydrant can hold.
00:09:15It can sometimes vary depending on the location, but here's the breakdown.
00:09:19A red fire hydrant can splash 500 gallons of water per minute, while an orange one at least 1,000
00:09:26gallons.
00:09:28Green ones mostly process 1,500 gallons of water per minute, and the most plentiful ones colored blue can generally
00:09:35contain over 1,500 gallons.
00:09:38Hey bowling fans, isn't it super annoying when your bowling ball gets cracked?
00:09:42Turns out that most of them get damaged because of incorrect storage or spikes in temperature.
00:09:48Now come on and face it, since it's already cracked a bit, aren't you curious what's actually inside the bowling
00:09:53ball?
00:09:54Cause I sure am.
00:09:55Let's have a look.
00:09:56They mostly make the inner core of the ball of powdered metal oxides, like calcium or iron oxide.
00:10:02Then mix them with some resin and catalyst to harden the whole mixture.
00:10:06So that light bulb shape you now see inside of the ball is actually its heaviest part.
00:10:11It also influences how your bowling ball rotates when going down the lane.
00:10:16The same goes with spray paint cans.
00:10:18When you shake it, it makes a weird noise, but what is that thing in there?
00:10:22It's called a pea, and it's meant to hold the paint mixture in place and maintain its shape.
00:10:27They generally make it out of plastic, metal, or ceramic.
00:10:31It basically acts as a whisk to make sure your paint is well mixed together before you apply it to
00:10:36your surface of choice.
00:10:38Ever wondered how soda bottles keep that refreshing fizz for that long?
00:10:42Well, they have a little plastic ring fastened to the lid.
00:10:45They place it there to keep the gas from escaping and making the soda go flat.
00:10:50Even if you shake it around in your bag the whole day.
00:10:54Speaking of things we use on a hot summer's day, wait, wait, don't put your baseball cap on just yet.
00:10:59Take a look at it for a minute, and you'll notice there's a small button on the very top.
00:11:03Is it functional, or is it just there for the sake of design?
00:11:07Way back when people started using fabrics to cover their heads, some say the button was actually functional.
00:11:12Since it's on top of the cap where the fabric panels come together, the top button helps keep the cap
00:11:18crown in one single piece.
00:11:20Now, with recent advances in fabric and pattern design, the button is more of an aesthetic feature.
00:11:25It's used to cover up the joint point of the fabric panels.
00:11:29Your cap might not have a button at all, but don't you think a cap actually looks better with one?
00:11:34Cotton pads have two sides, and if you take the time to look at them carefully, they're actually different in
00:11:40texture.
00:11:41Just in case you've ever wondered why, the textured side is for applying makeup, and the even side is for
00:11:47removing it.
00:11:49Bookworms, this one is for you.
00:11:51Dust jackets that come with a lot of hardcover books are not just meant to make your book look pretty,
00:11:55they also double as a bookmark.
00:11:57Just fold the pages you've already read underneath the inside of the jacket, and voila!
00:12:03Next time you reach out for your favorite shirt, take a look at the top buttonhole.
00:12:07It should be stitched horizontally, and all the other ones are vertical.
00:12:12Turns out that the dress shirt was designed this way, since the first and the last buttons were the first
00:12:17ones to unbutton throughout the day.
00:12:19They then changed the direction of the buttonhole to ensure the shirt would stay nice and fitted before you're ready
00:12:24to take it off.
00:12:26These days we have so many variations of this awesome dessert that it's hard to imagine we've ever lived without
00:12:32it.
00:12:32You can find different types of cookie dough ice cream or even chocolate chip cookie cake basically everywhere.
00:12:38But the famous cookie wasn't actually invented until 1930.
00:12:42The story goes that a woman named Ruth Graves Wakefield was preparing some chocolate cookies as she was waiting for
00:12:48some guests to arrive.
00:12:49She soon figured out she was out of Baker's chocolate, a crucial ingredient for the classic cookies.
00:12:54To fix things up, she chopped up a block of semi-sweet chocolate, thinking it would eventually spread out evenly
00:13:00throughout the batter, given the heat of the oven.
00:13:03Things didn't necessarily go as planned.
00:13:05But hey, it's great they didn't because this is how she invented this modern dessert we now can't get enough
00:13:11of.
00:13:12And speaking of popular snacks, the potato chip is even younger than the chocolate chip cookie.
00:13:17Well, at least historically.
00:13:20There are many stories trying to explain how it was invented.
00:13:23One of them goes like this.
00:13:24A chef named George Crumb, based in New York, put the chips together in 1953.
00:13:30He decided to try a different cooking solution when one of his customers didn't have nice things to say about
00:13:36his french fries.
00:13:37He said they were too thick and kind of mushy.
00:13:40Then, Crumb came up with potatoes that were thinly sliced and fried until brown.
00:13:45People absolutely loved the dish.
00:13:48And they welcomed the first ever batch of chips with open arms.
00:13:52Ice cream anyone?
00:13:54If the story is true, back in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, one ice cream shop owner ran
00:14:00out of cups to serve his dish.
00:14:01So, he fashioned a waffle into the shape of a cone.
00:14:05And the rest was history.
00:14:07Okay, I'll admit it, chewing gum like treats have been around since the ancient Greeks.
00:14:12So this one isn't particularly a revolutionary discovery.
00:14:15But the actual gum we buy today wasn't there until the late 1800s.
00:14:20An American inventor named Thomas Adams wanted to mix together different chemicals to create rubber.
00:14:26He tried and failed for that matter to play with Chickle for his experiment, but ended up fashioning this neat
00:14:32treat.
00:14:32They still use Chickle to this day to produce most chewing gums.
00:14:37Back in the 1800s, there lived a man named Jean-Baptiste Joly, who worked in the fabric industry as a
00:14:42textile maker.
00:14:44How he came up with this next invention that we use a lot these days has less to do with
00:14:48him and more to do with his maid.
00:14:50The story goes that the woman accidentally knocked a kerosene lamp over onto a tablecloth.
00:14:56Instead of getting upset over the damaged fabric, Joly noticed that the substance actually made the material cleaner.
00:15:03Figured it out yet?
00:15:05Yep, that's how the idea for the very first dry cleaner popped up.
00:15:08A very neat accident, if I do say so myself.
00:15:12Now this one I loved.
00:15:14Did you know matchsticks were initially called friction lights?
00:15:17Or at least that's how their inventor, a chemist named John Walker, called them back in 1826.
00:15:24He scraped a stick coated in chemicals across his hearth totally by accident one day and realized that they ignited
00:15:31and created a spark.
00:15:33Initially made out of cardboard, they were then made using wooden splints and sandpaper.
00:15:40Back in the 1940s, a man named Harry Coover stumbled upon a chemical formulation that seemed to stick to everything
00:15:46it touched.
00:15:47The scientific community at the time didn't look much into it as the formula didn't seem to have many applications
00:15:53back then.
00:15:54It wasn't until 1951 that he looked a bit more into the formula and decided to repurpose it.
00:16:00Along with a fellow Eastman Kodak researcher named Fred Joyner.
00:16:04They gave it a proper full name.
00:16:06But you must know it by the shorter version.
00:16:09Super glue.
00:16:11It also has many uses in security these days that it's hard to believe that we didn't come up with
00:16:16this one on purpose.
00:16:18Back in 1903, a scientist named Edward Benedictus knocked over a flask by accident.
00:16:24He looked down and was amazed to see that the glassware had just slightly cracked but maintained its shape.
00:16:30He was expecting it to break into a million tiny pieces.
00:16:34Curious about this hidden feature, he looked into it and figured out what was keeping the glass together was a
00:16:39substance coating the inside of the glass.
00:16:42Ta-da!
00:16:42That's how humanity came up with safety glass.
00:16:47Road and construction workers are usually dressed in orange because the bright orange hue is visible even in bad weather.
00:16:54It's the most effective color to attract attention and alert people.
00:16:57No wonder lots of safety jackets and traffic cones are orange as well.
00:17:01The stop sign has an eight-sided shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if they see it from
00:17:07the back.
00:17:07And when the signs weren't reflective yet, the octagon shape prevented drivers from confusing the stop sign with any other
00:17:14at night.
00:17:16The rumble strips on the side of the road are placed there to alert drivers who doze off behind the
00:17:21wheel.
00:17:21When their tires move over these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.
00:17:27There are magnetic locks on fuel hoses at gas stations.
00:17:30They come in handy if someone drives away with the gas nozzle still attached to their car.
00:17:35In this case, the lock detaches the hose automatically.
00:17:38Oh, that's embarrassing.
00:17:40Gasoline looks like a rainbow in a puddle because it can't mix with water.
00:17:44It forms a thin membrane over it.
00:17:46When light reflects from it, and the water at the same time, you've got a rainbow.
00:17:52A triple handle on a jerry can is there to make it easier for two people to carry it and
00:17:57distribute fuel evenly.
00:17:59Gas cans often have a second hole that actually needs to be uncapped too before you pour the gas.
00:18:04The air passage will prevent it from pouring out, so no more fuel waste.
00:18:10Most gas cans have two holes with caps, a bigger and a smaller one.
00:18:14You're supposed to uncap the smaller hole before pouring gas inside the bigger one.
00:18:18It'll prevent the liquid from glugging and spilling all over your clothes and the ground.
00:18:24Another little thingy we often neglect is a point on an ointment cap.
00:18:28Most tubes are usually sealed with a plastic film or a foil, and opening it with your fingernails isn't the
00:18:34best idea.
00:18:35A point easily opens even the most safely sealed tube.
00:18:39You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.
00:18:44Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.
00:18:47This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.
00:18:51You'll also be able to get to hard to reach areas more easily.
00:18:56They install cameras in shops, banks and hospitals to monitor everything.
00:19:00If something happens, you can call the police or rescuers.
00:19:04The camera really helps to solve a lot of problems.
00:19:07Why are there no cameras on planes?
00:19:10The crew keep order on the plane, but they won't be able to do anything if something serious happens.
00:19:15Besides, there's nowhere to run on the plane.
00:19:19During the flight, the cameras are useless, and after the flight, the words of the passengers work ideally instead of
00:19:25cameras.
00:19:25So, if cameras do no good, then why spend money on them?
00:19:30Water is great at cleaning stuff because it has triangular molecules.
00:19:34They're made of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.
00:19:37Um, H2O?
00:19:39Such molecules have slightly different charges on their opposite sides, pretty much like magnets.
00:19:44That's why water easily sticks to other molecules, including those that make up dirt.
00:19:49Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow, and fallen leaves to slide off the
00:19:56slope.
00:19:56If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day, your roof would collapse.
00:20:02When a storm is coming, clouds seem to turn dark, but it's just an illusion.
00:20:07Thin clouds on a sunny day let the light through easily.
00:20:10They also scatter all the colors of the light spectrum.
00:20:13This makes us perceive the clouds as white, but the thicker the clouds are and the more water droplets they
00:20:19contain,
00:20:20the less light they let through and the darker they look.
00:20:23A good doorknob is the one made of brass, bronze, or some copper alloys.
00:20:29These metals have an anti-germ effect.
00:20:32Bacteria spread way slower on them.
00:20:35They also get rid of germs pretty fast, within a couple of hours.
00:20:38Nope, it doesn't mean you don't have to wash your hands.
00:20:42Diamonds have such symmetrical shape to show you their brilliance.
00:20:46Initially, the gems aren't so beautiful.
00:20:48They go through several stages of cutting, and then become pieces of elegance.
00:20:53Most of these stones have a round shape with slightly pointed corners.
00:20:57Diamonds shine the brightest in this shape.
00:21:01Why are there two holes in the socket?
00:21:03The left hole is neutral.
00:21:05The right hole is not.
00:21:07And the gap underneath is ground.
00:21:10Electricity needs to flow through the chain.
00:21:12The current flows from the hot slot, passes through your phone charger, for example, and then goes through the neutral
00:21:18hole.
00:21:19Ever wondered what that small pocket on your jeans is for?
00:21:22People used to wear watches on chains.
00:21:25That small pocket was meant for it.
00:21:27Now, almost no one wears such a watch, but the pocket remains.
00:21:31You can still keep something small in there, like a ring.
00:21:34In London, there are some poles that look like street lamps, but there are no bulbs.
00:21:39Well, their official name is stink pipes, and they're a thing of the past now, but they used to come
00:21:45in handy back in the 19th century.
00:21:47These hollow poles would vent away the air and explosive gases with bad smells to prevent, shall we say, unwanted
00:21:54consequences.
00:21:56Most kitchen shears have metal, plier-like teeth in the middle.
00:22:00Between the handle grips, they can help you crack nuts, crab shells, and other tough products.
00:22:05You can also open jars and bottles or remove herb stems with their help.
00:22:11Leather often looks dull to the eye because it's covered with itsy-bitsy scratches and scrapes.
00:22:16They scatter the light that hits the material.
00:22:18When you coat your shoes in a layer of wax, you fill these tiny crevices.
00:22:23The surface becomes smoother, and the rays of light bounce off it more evenly.
00:22:27That's why the leather looks shiny.
00:22:31Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.
00:22:37Yellow and light green hues are the most popular because they don't prevent you from seeing the text after black
00:22:43and white photocopying.
00:22:45Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as very pale and don't print them.
00:22:49They make magnets shaped as a horseshoe because this increases the magnetic force.
00:22:55Colors matter, too.
00:22:57The blue part indicates the south pole.
00:22:59The red part, the north pole.
00:23:01The two poles work simultaneously and increase the attraction force.
00:23:06The dime-sized holes in elevator doors is actually a keyhole.
00:23:10If the doors get stuck, an operator can open them manually thanks to this hole.
00:23:15They'll just insert a special key.
00:23:18The tiny hole in the airplane window is there to balance air pressure.
00:23:22The window has three layers.
00:23:25The outer pane is extremely sturdy.
00:23:27It can withstand air pressure differences during takeoff and landing.
00:23:31The inner pane, which is the closest to you, is made of cheaper materials.
00:23:35It prevents potential damage to the window.
00:23:37The hole itself is in the middle pane.
00:23:40It not only balances the pressure, but also prevents the window from fogging.
00:23:46Escalator brushes are there for your safety.
00:23:48They don't allow you to come too close to the edge of the escalator.
00:23:52This way, your clothes won't end up between the steps.
00:23:55You see the sun as yellow or orange.
00:23:58Because the atmosphere of our planet scatters such colors as blue, green, and violet.
00:24:03This is also why the sun looks warmer at sunrise and sunset.
00:24:08Go shopping for some oranges and I'm sure you'll get them in a red mesh bag.
00:24:12You'll rarely see them lying around without one of those.
00:24:15It's pure marketing, and that color isn't a random choice.
00:24:19When packed in a red mesh bag, oranges appear more orange, fresher, and more appealing to you.
00:24:25So, you're more likely to buy them, right?
00:24:28Lemons are usually sold in green mesh bags for a similar reason.
00:24:31If you pack them in red, they'll appear more orange.
00:24:35Green goes better with yellow and makes those lemons stand out.
00:24:39Mattress manufacturers make a limited number of different mattresses.
00:24:43And the only way to make them look different is to come up with a fancy stitching pattern.
00:24:48Two mattresses of two different companies might be the exact same quality, but cost differently.
00:24:53Most people will never know it and will decide that different patterns mean something in terms of quality.
00:24:59So, when shopping, don't mind the pattern at all.
00:25:03Almost all hotels have white bed sheets.
00:25:06They choose this color specifically to show how high their standards of cleanliness are.
00:25:10The whiter and brighter the sheets are, the more luxurious the hotel seems.
00:25:14It's much easier to see dirt and stains on white linen.
00:25:18It's like proof that you've checked into a clean room.
00:25:21For all those days when you barely have time for breakfast, there's an easy way to enjoy a nice and
00:25:26fast meal.
00:25:27And it will also save you the hassle of doing the dishes afterwards.
00:25:31I'm talking about instant oatmeal packets.
00:25:34Some manufacturers have added this neat design to the oatmeal.
00:25:38The packet is lined with plastic, so you can directly pour water or milk straight into it.
00:25:44This way, you won't have to use a bowl anymore.
00:25:47You place the liquid in and shake.
00:25:50Some packaging also has a demarcation line to show how much liquid should go inside the pack for that quantity.
00:25:57Next time you have to switch apartments, you won't have to worry about carrying that heavy box of books.
00:26:03These days, most moving boxes are specially designed for easy transportation with built-in handles.
00:26:10While they're not actually handled, I'll admit, they're basically just holes inside the cardboard box on the sides.
00:26:17But if you slip your hands in, you'll surely notice the boxes become way easier to carry than picking them
00:26:22up altogether.
00:26:25With the onset of so many online reading options, like ebooks or even apps on your phone that allow you
00:26:31to download novels,
00:26:33you've most likely forgotten about your local library.
00:26:36And hey, I'm not blaming you!
00:26:38But libraries these days offer a lot more services than you're used to, apart from free books and audiobook rental.
00:26:45Some of them have a variety of evening classes or can provide access to online courses.
00:26:51You may even be able to join a book club, which is a great way to meet new people, and
00:26:56you're guaranteed to get out of that reading slump you've been stuck in.
00:27:01I enjoy picking up dinner on my way home from my favorite takeout place, just as you do.
00:27:05But if the food containers are not completely sealed shut, the ride back can prove itself quite the culinary experience,
00:27:12if you know what I mean.
00:27:14Especially for the carpets in your car.
00:27:17Some cars have a curry hook near the center console, next to the driver's seat.
00:27:22It has been popular for 20 years and started as a handbag holder or a hook for a small shopping
00:27:27bag.
00:27:28But it quickly became the perfect way to store takeaway food and avoid spilling.
00:27:34I'm almost sure there's an umbrella somewhere in your car.
00:27:37But if I were to ask you where you're storing it, you'd most likely say, the trunk, of course.
00:27:42But is that really the best place to keep it?
00:27:45Wouldn't you want to have an umbrella at hand, right when you get out of the car?
00:27:50Some car companies have thought about that and don't worry, they don't come with a built-in butler to help
00:27:55you get out of the car all dry.
00:27:57Some specific models have a designated place in the driver's door panel that perfectly fits an umbrella.
00:28:03You have to admit, it's an important thing to consider when researching your next car.
00:28:07More so if you live in a rainy location.
00:28:11Whenever I plan to travel to a new location, I like to have access to the local maps on my
00:28:15phone at any given time.
00:28:17Since you can't always foresee the quality or price of the internet in foreign countries, be sure to download the
00:28:23maps on your phone when connected to Wi-Fi.
00:28:26This way, you'll have easy access to all the must-see locations on your next city break, even if you
00:28:32run out of mobile data.
00:28:34The same goes for Google Translate.
00:28:37The mobile app comes with the option of downloading a language so you'll be able to use it offline.
00:28:43Another nice tip if you're more of the traveler type.
00:28:45If you own an iPhone, text an airline code and flight number to yourself.
00:28:50You'll then notice it will show up with an underline.
00:28:53When clicking on it, you'll be able to pull up flight data, like the gate the flight leaves from, or
00:28:58if the flight is on schedule.
00:29:02Flashlights are those objects that we tend to reach out for in an emergency.
00:29:05Like whenever there's a power break, or when you need to take a quick trip in the attic for an
00:29:10old photo album or something.
00:29:12If you're ever in a sticky situation and the flashlight runs out of battery, have a look at its base
00:29:17under the battery spring.
00:29:18Some models come with a spare bulb hidden in there.
00:29:23If you're the type of person that likes to wake up early in the morning, but the rest of the
00:29:27people in your house enjoy sleeping in, there's a way you can still use your microwave to prepare breakfast without
00:29:33waking everyone up.
00:29:34It turns out, some of them come with a built-in mute function that gets rid of all the annoying
00:29:40rings and beeps.
00:29:42In the many times I've found myself driving on local roadways, I've noticed some apparently random blue reflectors here and
00:29:49there.
00:29:50Since I had no idea what they were, I did some research and found out they actually pinpoint the locations
00:29:55of fire hydrants.
00:29:57They're generally offset from the center line on either side, and the offset side tells if the hydrant is on
00:30:03the left or right side of the road to assist firefighters on their missions better.
00:30:09Next time you get out of the car and forget to close all the windows, you won't have to get
00:30:13back in there.
00:30:14Just try this. Hold the keys on the door of your car pressed, and it should lock all the doors
00:30:19and shut all the windows.
00:30:21The same goes with opening all the doors. Just double click the button.
00:30:26Most car models should come with this added option, but most people just forget or have no idea that they
00:30:32can do that.
00:30:34Whenever you're in that awkward position of messing up a voicemail, do you know there's a way you can delete
00:30:39or re-record the message, saving you the unnecessary embarrassment?
00:30:44Stay online after recording the message and dial either pound, number sign, or star, asterisk, to access the voicemail menu.
00:30:52Further instructions should be provided so you can decide what to do with the recording.
00:30:58Bagels are becoming more and more famous these days on options for breakfast or snacks because they're so tasty and
00:31:04so versatile.
00:31:05The problem is, I only want my bagel toasted on one side.
00:31:10Thankfully, some toasters come with a bagel setting, which ensures the pastry is toasted on either one of the two
00:31:16sides.
00:31:19Ever wondered why manhole covers only come in that round shape?
00:31:23It turns out that this is the only shape that cannot fall through the hole altogether.
00:31:27Any other shape, especially shapes with corners, could be rotated so that the lid could fall through.
00:31:34Here's a neat one if you enjoy a little massage whenever you're taking a shower.
00:31:38On most of the shower heads available these days, there should be a small metal filter in the back beneath
00:31:44the shower head once you unscrew it.
00:31:47If you give this piece a rough cleaning once in a while, you'll find the water pressure to be greatly
00:31:51improved.
00:31:54You may be able to save that wool sweater you've accidentally thrown in the washer and has shrunken down three
00:31:59sizes.
00:32:00Just go in the shower and grab a bottle of hair conditioner.
00:32:04Add it to some cold water in a tub and make a solution and let the garment sit there for
00:32:09at least a couple of hours.
00:32:11The conditioner should help relax the wool fibers and loosen them back up, not to mention how nice it should
00:32:17smell afterwards.
00:32:20You might need to do a bit of research before you can safely use this trick.
00:32:24But just so that you know, there are some modern laptops with drainage channels.
00:32:28Mm-hmm, you heard that right.
00:32:31Precisely when you accidentally spilled coffee on it, they're designed to ensure any liquid that gets on the keyboard safely
00:32:37drains out at the bottom without damaging the electrical parts.
00:32:40Just make sure to not shake the laptop after you've spilled the liquid so that the system can do its
00:32:45job correctly.
00:32:52You got used to browsing the web, playing games, and connecting with your friends on social media.
00:32:57All at the convenience of the iPhone in your pocket.
00:33:00But what if I were to tell you that there were many more hidden uses inside it?
00:33:06Back Tap
00:33:08Have you ever noticed that fancy Apple logo on the back of your iPhone?
00:33:12If you've got a cover on, go ahead and pull it off so you can check it out.
00:33:17Okay, you're now probably thinking, there's nothing secret about this, the obvious brand logo on my iPhone.
00:33:24Sure, it might not seem so special, but did you know that it's more than just a handsome decoration?
00:33:30It's also, as a matter of fact, a button.
00:33:33Don't believe me? Give it a try!
00:33:38But, before you go tapping at it like you're using your phone backward, you'll need to adjust your settings.
00:33:44There's a reason this handy feature is considered a secret.
00:33:47First, pull up your settings, tap on Accessibility, and then the Touch menu, and navigate your way to the very
00:33:55bottom of the list, where you'll find the Back Tap button.
00:33:59Found it? Great!
00:34:01You can choose the Double Tap or Triple Tap option, whichever you prefer, and best of all, you'll have a
00:34:09multitude of options to choose from.
00:34:11You can have your Back Tap feature take a photo with your camera app, alert Siri, switch apps, and even
00:34:18take a screenshot.
00:34:19It'll make things a lot easier than performing finger gymnastics when you need to take a screenshot.
00:34:26Adjust Siri's pronunciations.
00:34:29Have you ever asked Siri to call a friend?
00:34:32Maybe you've said, Siri, call Hermione.
00:34:36Only for Siri to comply with calling Hermione.
00:34:40Okay, you may not have Harry Potter's best friend in your contacts list, but we can all agree, it's not
00:34:47the easiest name to pronounce.
00:34:49Siri might be one of the most intelligent digital assistants in the smartphone game, and sometimes a bit of a
00:34:56smarty pants.
00:34:57But, iPhone's companion can often struggle to pronounce even the most common names.
00:35:02If this bothers you, then you'd be delighted to hear you can actually correct Siri's pronunciations.
00:35:09The simplest way is to catch Siri in the act and say,
00:35:13That's not how you pronounce.
00:35:15It will prompt Siri to ask for the correct pronunciation for each name, first, middle, and last, or the name
00:35:23of a place if it's not for a person.
00:35:25Once you've given it, Siri will generate some options, and all you have to do is pick the correct one.
00:35:32If your digital best friend is still struggling, it might help to spell it out.
00:35:37Open your contacts, select the person Siri is struggling to pronounce, and choose edit.
00:35:43You can add the correct pronunciation in the notes section using phonetic spelling and click pronunciation spelling to train Siri
00:35:52to get it right.
00:35:52Even a super smart digital assistant needs some help sometimes.
00:35:58Hey Siri, it's Leviosa, not Leviosar.
00:36:02Measure App
00:36:04Is a toolkit too clunky to carry around?
00:36:07Or maybe you've forgotten which drawer you placed the measuring tape in?
00:36:11That's okay, iPhone has got some more secrets that will help you out.
00:36:15Did you know that iPhone has a few tools in its arsenal that will serve your carpentry needs?
00:36:20Take the Measure App for instance.
00:36:23You no longer need that long, awkward-to-use floppy tape to get a measurement on your coffee table, bookshelf,
00:36:29or couch.
00:36:32The app uses augmented reality to measure objects around you using your phone's camera.
00:36:38The first thing you'll need to do is move your phone around so the app can analyze the area you
00:36:44intend to measure.
00:36:45You'll eventually find a white circle with a dot in the middle of your screen.
00:36:50From there, it's not so different from an actual measuring tape.
00:36:54Just line up the dot with the corner of the object you want to measure, and trace it to where
00:36:59you want the measurement to end.
00:37:01If you're a builder, you might want to stick to the physical tape for more accurate measurement.
00:37:06This option isn't necessarily for the professionals.
00:37:10But the app is excellent for getting a rough estimate.
00:37:14The Measure app can also be used as a level.
00:37:18Simply switch over to the Level tab in your app and place your phone on the surface where you want
00:37:23to get a reading.
00:37:25When you get a green screen and a zero reading, your surface is nice and level.
00:37:31It's not so different from the Compass app's Level feature.
00:37:35So, you might have had some bad experiences with this feature before.
00:37:39With your new digital toolbox, your iPhone will make you the handiest person in the house.
00:37:48We all live pretty fast-paced and busy lives these days.
00:37:52And whether we're at work, in a movie, or at school, more often than not, we have our iPhone set
00:37:59to vibrate.
00:38:01Sure, there are some cool ringtones to choose from.
00:38:04But there aren't many occasions where a sudden tune coming from our pocket wouldn't distract those around us.
00:38:10Or worse yet, it leads to our phone being confiscated by a disgruntled employer or teacher.
00:38:17Luckily, there are plenty of vibration options to choose from.
00:38:20You probably have various ones for different occasions and different contacts.
00:38:25None of those settings quite your jam?
00:38:27Apple has a solution to this too.
00:38:30Another hidden feature in the iPhone is creating a custom vibration for your alerts.
00:38:36If you want to feel the beat to your favorite song when your best friend calls or texts,
00:38:41or when it's time to wake up in the morning, you create that pattern on your iPhone.
00:38:45Once again, you'll need to go into those handy settings.
00:38:49Then, in sound and haptics, choose the tone you'd like to customize.
00:38:54Tap vibration.
00:38:56Then, create new vibration.
00:38:58The next step is to create those sweet vibrations like a soundless DJ by tapping your finger on the screen
00:39:05until you have the silent rhythm you're happy with.
00:39:08Now you've got a vibrate option to your liking.
00:39:13It might even make the early morning wake-up calls just a little more pleasant.
00:39:17Just like the Beach Boys, you'll be picking up good vibrations.
00:39:23Trackpad.
00:39:25With smartphones, we no longer need two hands to use a keyboard.
00:39:29All you need is one good thumb.
00:39:32Yet, it can still prove a little tedious sometimes as typos are easy to make,
00:39:37and all your characters can't fit all at once on that crammed keyboard at the bottom of your phone screen.
00:39:43You might be typing out a long body of text, only to realize you left out the R out of
00:39:49the word drive a few sentences back,
00:39:51which might give your friends the wrong idea about what you're doing.
00:39:55It can be a fiddly task to fix it, and it's often easiest to delete the entire word and write
00:40:00it all over again.
00:40:01Or, so it may seem.
00:40:03If you're a stickler for good grammar in your text messages,
00:40:07you might want to shift your keyboard into trackpad mode for easier editing.
00:40:11That's right, another hidden gem on your iPhone.
00:40:15It's easy to access, too.
00:40:17All you have to do is hold your finger on the spacebar.
00:40:20All the other keys will grey out, and you'll be able to move the cursor to wherever it needs to
00:40:26go.
00:40:27Then, lift your finger off the spacebar to continue typing.
00:40:31Another tedium to writing on that tiny iPhone keyboard is shifting tabs to use numbers and symbols.
00:40:37It may not seem like much, but it's sure to be a little frustrating when you have to jump back
00:40:42and forth multiple times in the same message.
00:40:45However, there is another hidden feature in your iPhone's keyboard that will alleviate this.
00:40:51Hold it down instead of tapping on the numeric 123 tab, and it will bring up the numbers and symbols
00:40:58tab.
00:40:58As long as you're holding it, the tab will remain open to pick your character, and releasing will return you
00:41:05to letters.
00:41:05Soon, you'll be fast enough to write a novel on your smartphone.
00:41:09Did you ever tie a string between two plastic cups so you could talk to your friend from opposite ends
00:41:15of your home?
00:41:15It may have seemed pretty cool at the time, but that plastic cup couldn't tell you the weather or let
00:41:21you send an email, right?
00:41:23Indeed, we've come a long way since the string telephone.
00:41:26In fact, can you even imagine life before smartphones?
00:41:30They have become almost like our clothes or the shoes we walk in.
00:41:34It's almost our consistent accessory.
00:41:36Now you know some of these handy secrets, and you'll be an iPhone pro.
00:41:41However, if these secrets aren't for you, there's always the string telephone.
00:41:45At least it won't run out of charge.
00:41:50Have you ever stopped to think about the thrilling secrets of day-to-day modern life on planet Earth?
00:41:56I'm talking about tiny windows and washing machines and little holes in airplane windows.
00:42:02If you haven't got a clue of what I'm talking about, tag along and allow yourself to be as surprised
00:42:09as I was when I found out.
00:42:12Remember the drawer at the bottom of your oven?
00:42:15Maybe you've been ignoring it all along, or using it to store pots and pans.
00:42:20Well, even though it can serve this function, that's not the only thing it's there for.
00:42:25The best way to use the bottom drawer is to keep your meal heated while you're waiting to serve it.
00:42:30Genius, right?
00:42:33Talking about secret doors, have you noticed that most washing machines have little flap doors at the bottom, too?
00:42:40These doors actually serve as drain traps.
00:42:43It's where all the items that we put to wash together with our jeans and jackets go to.
00:42:48It's a type of collector, let's say, of small items.
00:42:52It stops them from getting into the main drain pipes and clogging them.
00:42:57It saves us hundreds of dollars in repairs each month.
00:43:01Now, who hasn't gone through the confusing task of having to measure how much pasta to cook for one serving?
00:43:09Well, here's the solution.
00:43:11The holes in the center of pasta spoons.
00:43:14They were actually made for measuring the exact amount of dry pasta you need for one serving.
00:43:19If you try stuffing wet cooked pasta through it, well, good luck with that.
00:43:26On a similar topic, have you ever wondered why pen caps have holes in them?
00:43:31Maybe you thought it was a design feature to regulate air pressure.
00:43:35But in reality, these holes have a much simpler and more important function – to reduce the risk of choking.
00:43:41Now, lots of people love to bite on their calves.
00:43:45And this tiny hole prevents them from choking in case they accidentally swallow a calf and it gets stuck in
00:43:51their throat.
00:43:53For kitchen lovers, there's a hidden secret right in front of your eyes that can change your life.
00:43:59Think pans.
00:44:00Now think handles.
00:44:02Right!
00:44:02They have holes in them.
00:44:04As it turns out, these holes were designed to hold the spoon you're using for cooking.
00:44:09And instead of dripping sauce all over the stove or your kitchen floor, you can place the spoon in the
00:44:16hole and let it drip the sauce directly back into the pan.
00:44:20Woo-hoo!
00:44:21Speaking of everyday items – and I was – most doorknobs are made of brass because this material makes them
00:44:29naturally germ-free.
00:44:31Unlike plastic ones, brass doorknobs are kind of magical.
00:44:35They can disinfect themselves without you having to clean them.
00:44:39Neat, right?
00:44:41Have you ever noticed that at the bottom of a measuring tape, there is a little dip?
00:44:46You can find it in that metallic part you need to pull on to measure something.
00:44:51Well, that dip is actually the exact size of a regular nail.
00:44:56It was designed for people to place the tape on top of a nail and use it as a support
00:45:01while they stretch the tape.
00:45:03Well, I can't wait to try it out for myself.
00:45:07As for the margins in your notebook.
00:45:09They were invented to protect people's notes from mice.
00:45:13No, the mice weren't copying your answers for the math quiz.
00:45:17Actually, there were times when people had to cohabitate with rats and mice that often chewed on paper.
00:45:25So, to prevent information from getting completely lost, people created margins.
00:45:31This way, texts were moved closer to the middle of pages and remained unharmed by rodents.
00:45:37Hmm, perhaps this is where to digest information came from.
00:45:43And what about those tiny holes at the bottom of airplane windows?
00:45:48They have an extremely important function of regulating the air pressure inside the cabin.
00:45:54In other words, they help planes fly high up in the sky.
00:45:58Big responsibility, right?
00:46:00By the way, tray tables on an airplane are the germiest places inside the entire cabin.
00:46:07Studies showed that the trays had eight times the amount of germs on the toilet flush button.
00:46:14Now, how about we cut a commercial airplane in half and see what's inside?
00:46:20Well, it would look more or less like this.
00:46:23Rows of seats on top and everything else that needs to be stored at the bottom.
00:46:28I'm talking about passengers' luggage, emergency supplies, parts of the wing system, and so on.
00:46:36Moving on to bowling balls.
00:46:38Yes, I know it's a clumsy transition.
00:46:41Anyway, have you ever wondered what the insides of a bowling ball look like?
00:46:46If you have cut a professional ball in two, you'll see a familiar shape.
00:46:51Look closely.
00:46:52Do you see it?
00:46:53Doesn't that look like the logo of Brightside?
00:46:56Anyway, professional bowling balls are different from the ones in your local bowling alley.
00:47:02That's because they're designed to make fancy moves.
00:47:05They actually have some really complex engineering inside.
00:47:09They're shaped to help skilled professionals get more strikes.
00:47:12The weight of professional bowling balls is designed to be projected inward as they travel down the bowling lane.
00:47:19This makes it harder for them to get into the gutters on the sides of the lane.
00:47:24Speaking of balls, let's take a look inside a baseball.
00:47:29To make it light and aerodynamic, producers use several different layers.
00:47:34Starting from the core, we have a cork center enveloped by black rubber.
00:47:38Then, there's a layer of red rubber, followed by two or three alternating layers of wool yarn.
00:47:45After that, there's a visible white leather cover and that beautiful red seam on the side, stitching it all together.
00:47:54And, what if you had x-ray vision and managed to look inside a human bone?
00:47:59Ooh, spooky!
00:48:01I'd say what calls most attention is this spiderweb-like situation at the center of the bone.
00:48:07In reality, it's a highly condensed and complex structure of nerves that you have inside your bones.
00:48:14Aren't you lucky?
00:48:16Now, I've got a riddle for you.
00:48:19What is round can be found near the ocean and looks like an aerial view of the Guggenheim Museum in
00:48:25New York City.
00:48:26The one that's made almost entirely of ramps.
00:48:29If you said a nautilus shell, hey, then you guessed right.
00:48:33A nautilus is a shellfish whose house you can find in countless souvenir stores near the beach.
00:48:40It's made up of two layers, a matte white outer layer and an iridescent white inner layer.
00:48:46And, if you were to cut it in half, it would look very similar to the insides of the Guggenheim
00:48:52Museum.
00:48:53Aloe leaves are good for healing purposes and also for hydration.
00:48:58But, if you managed to look inside of an aloe leaf, the image you'd see would be satisfying and very
00:49:05relaxing.
00:49:06Who hasn't dreamed of a pool filled with jelly?
00:49:10Now, there seems to be nothing more mundane and regular than a tube of toothpaste.
00:49:16But, you wouldn't think so if you cut open a tube that contains several colors.
00:49:21Now, there have been speculations that the insides of such a toothpaste tube might be divided by barriers, so that
00:49:29the stripes don't mix.
00:49:30But, if you cut it in half, you'll see that it has only one interior chamber.
00:49:36As it happens, there's a lot of science behind the making of striped toothpaste.
00:49:41According to a specialist, they have to ensure that the paste in all the stripes has the same physical properties.
00:49:48This way, the colors are naturally prevented from mixing with one another.
00:49:52That's why, if you tear a tube open, you'll see something that looks like several slices of pizza in different
00:49:58colors.
00:50:00If you open your closet, you're bound to find at least a few wooden hangers.
00:50:05Usually, they're made of cedar wood, which is a natural moth repellent.
00:50:10So, cedar hangers actually protect your clothes from moth infestation.
00:50:15For some people, more than others, eyeliner is an everyday must.
00:50:20Boy, isn't it!
00:50:21But, did you know that back in ancient Egyptian times, both men and women used cool eyeliners to protect their
00:50:29eyes from the sun's glare?
00:50:31Way to go for the Egyptians for figuring that out!
00:50:34Now, if I could just learn to walk like one!
00:50:38Normally, we use headrests for the purpose of, well, resting our heads, right?
00:50:44Well, not only!
00:50:46As it turns out, headrests can be easily removed from the seats and used to break car windows in case
00:50:53of emergencies.
00:50:55Now, this one is a trick very few people know about.
00:50:58You probably place your doormat horizontally, like most of us do.
00:51:03But doormats serve the purpose of absorbing dirt from the soles of your shoes before you enter your home.
00:51:10So, for this function to work as it's meant to, the best way to place a doormat is vertically.
00:51:15This way, you take more steps on the top of the doormat before entering your house.
00:51:22And, last but not least…
00:51:24Now, I don't want to be accusatory here, but you have probably been vacuuming your house the wrong way.
00:51:31And I can prove it!
00:51:32Most people just vacuum floors and carpets in one direction or move the brush back and forth several times, thinking
00:51:40they've got all the dust out.
00:51:42But, according to cleaning professionals, the best way to vacuum is in rows.
00:51:47First, you go forward with the brush until you arrive at the end of the row.
00:51:51Then, you fluff the carpet up and move back down along the same row, gathering the dust that wasn't collected
00:51:58in the first sweep.
00:51:59Talk about efficient cleaning.
00:52:01On the other hand, my idea of housecleaning is to sweep the room with a glance.
00:52:08Hey, I don't want to disturb that protective layer of dust.
00:52:13You just spent the entire morning running errands up and down the street, and you finally stop to treat yourself
00:52:19to a cup of coffee.
00:52:21You enter the nearest coffee shop, place your order, and notice that, actually, you really need to use the bathroom.
00:52:27It's a regular-looking public one with multiple stalls.
00:52:31As you pick yours, the one in the middle, you get inside, and your mind starts to wander.
00:52:37Why on earth do bathroom doors have a half-inch gap between the door and the lock?
00:52:41And why on earth do they have a huge gap between the door and the floor?
00:52:46Can we have a drumroll for this moment, please?
00:52:49Well, my friend, there is not only one specific reason why public bathroom doors have so many gaps in them,
00:52:55but rather several.
00:52:57Public toilets are designed to make people spend as little time there as possible.
00:53:01You aren't supposed to feel comfortable or at home.
00:53:04So, the design would have to reflect this notion.
00:53:07Here come the gaps.
00:53:09In some bathrooms, gaps are so big that users may even feel self-conscious about doing their business out of
00:53:16preoccupation that the rest of the people standing in line will see them.
00:53:20Then, there's the matter of pricing.
00:53:22Making custom doors can be a heavy burden for the people building public toilets.
00:53:27This would mean understanding exact measurements so that doors would always fit the mold of the stalls it's supposed to
00:53:33be installed into.
00:53:34Now, not all the gaps in public bathrooms are necessarily the same size.
00:53:39They may vary, even if this variation is small and often unnoticeable.
00:53:44So, these gaps actually help to reduce the margins of errors and to turn production more cost-effective for the
00:53:51people financing them.
00:53:52In case a door comes wider or more narrow than it should, the gap regulates the differences and allows for
00:53:59their installation anyway.
00:54:00There is also the case of air circulation.
00:54:03The last thing you want to do in a public bathroom is to trap odors.
00:54:08So, you need a little space under and between the doors to allow the air to flow.
00:54:13Finally, the gaps are a big safety measure.
00:54:15It can always allow for people on the outside to see if someone inside a stall isn't feeling too okay
00:54:21and maybe need some help.
00:54:24And what about that extra hole in the upper part of the sink?
00:54:27It has a name in everything – the overflow hole.
00:54:30And it's designed to keep the sink from flooding.
00:54:33So, in case someone forgets and keeps the faucet going for too long, or the sink gets clogged and water
00:54:39can't drain down from the main drain hole, the overflow hole comes in to save the day.
00:54:45Let's say it buys you a little time before you have the entire bathroom floor flooded.
00:54:49Have you ever noticed how satisfying closing the door of a car can be?
00:54:54Car manufacturers devote a great deal of time to designing these sounds.
00:54:58Studies have shown that they create a perceived sense of quality in the buyer.
00:55:03It all begins with the primary material.
00:55:05While older cars used to be made with heavier materials, car doors nowadays are produced with lighter tin, which can
00:55:12make a rather unpleasant metallic sound once you shut them closed.
00:55:16So, car companies employ sound engineers to ensure that there is the exact amount of foam, mats, and tin in
00:55:23a car's composition to make the most comforting sound possible.
00:55:27And what about those tiny dots on the top of your car's front window?
00:55:31The pattern of these little black dots minimizes distractions for your eyes.
00:55:36This black part, also known as frit, normally gets warmer than the clear parts, which prevents the windshield from deforming.
00:55:43And no, the tab under your rearview mirror is not made only for the purpose of hanging fluffy dice or
00:55:50aromatic-pleasing air fresheners.
00:55:52It's actually a switch that allows you to adjust the position of the mirror, depending on the time of day.
00:55:57Flip it one way, and it's the daytime driving mode.
00:56:00Flip the other, and you're ready to drive safely during nighttime as it tones down the glare coming from headlights
00:56:07of the cars behind you.
00:56:08Next time you head out to the supermarket, make sure to keep this in mind.
00:56:12In case you don't have a coin to unlock these shopping carts, there is a well-kept secret that can
00:56:17help you out.
00:56:18If you have your house keys on you, check for a rounded key head.
00:56:22If you happen to find one, try using it to unlock the cart.
00:56:26It should fit perfectly in there, replacing the need to carry coins around.
00:56:30Because, if we're being honest, who still has them?
00:56:34Elevators.
00:56:35If you want to ride them on your terms and your terms only, make sure to try something out.
00:56:40Most elevators have a secret button combination you can use to skip all the other selected floors and go directly
00:56:46to the one of your choosing.
00:56:47This might work out, especially on those days when you've pressed 13, but you wanted to press 33.
00:56:54On most elevators, this works once you simultaneously press the closed door button together with your floor number.
00:57:01This should help you get to your floor without stopping.
00:57:03Some elevators require you to double-press the selected floor numbers, as double-pressing will often cancel the previously made
00:57:11request.
00:57:12While other elevators require you to hold the open door button and then double-press the buttons of the floors
00:57:18you'd like to cancel.
00:57:19Now, to stay out of trouble, it's best not to cancel the floors of the other people in the elevator.
00:57:25They won't take it kindly.
00:57:27Also, keep in mind that there are elevators that might not have this function.
00:57:31Now, for honey lovers out there, go ahead and raise your hand.
00:57:34If your pot of golden honey is crystallized, know that it is actually a good sign.
00:57:40Crystallized honey means that it hasn't been pasteurized, which means better product quality.
00:57:45With a decrease in temperature, the natural ingredient of honey, also known as glucose, will make it crystallize.
00:57:52Now, try making the best of it.
00:57:54To add some texture to your oatmeal or toast, add a layer of crystallized honey and enjoy nature's sugar.
00:58:00And if you don't like crystallized honey, plop it in the microwave for a minute or two.
00:58:06Ah, winter and fall.
00:58:07You know what this means, right?
00:58:09Sweater weather.
00:58:10But there's nothing more annoying than wearing your beautiful wool sweater and itching yourself all the way through it.
00:58:17Actually, I can be more annoying than that, but let's talk about itchy sweaters.
00:58:21To keep this from happening again, here's the secret.
00:58:24Turn your sweater inside out and soak it in cold water.
00:58:27Add two or three tablespoons of vinegar and let it sit for a while.
00:58:32Then, drain the water.
00:58:34Now, while the sweater is still wet, massage a generous amount of hair conditioner into the fibers of the wool.
00:58:40After letting it soak in the hair conditioner for about 30 minutes,
00:58:44gently press the excess water out of the wool and leave it to dry flat on a towel.
00:58:49There you go! No more itchy sweater!
00:58:52Any fast food restaurant you go to will hand out small paper cups
00:58:56for customers to fill with their ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.
00:59:00But if you're eating some chicken nuggets or trying to dip your burger into the cup,
00:59:05there's always that bit of sauce that seems impossible to reach.
00:59:09Next time, try unfolding the cup.
00:59:11It'll turn into a small paper plate, and this way you'll get all the ketchup you poured in the first
00:59:17place.
00:59:18Padlocks, used in outdoor environments, should be clean and lubricated every three months.
00:59:24Regular lubrication will help prevent padlocks from freezing in cold weather conditions.
00:59:29Look for the tiny hole on the bottom of the lock.
00:59:32Then, pour oil into it, and there you go! It opens again!
00:59:36One thing we often neglect is a point in an ointment cap.
00:59:40These pointy surfaces were designed to help us break the tin foil protection of the ointment tube.
00:59:46You just turn the cap over and break the ointment seal with its own cap, and there you go!
00:59:52After a long day of work, all you really need to do is a bubble bath.
00:59:56You turn on the hot water and let it run for a few minutes.
00:59:59You might even light a candle and pour some essential oils into the water.
01:00:04Then, in comes the liquid soap.
01:00:06You stir the water until the entire surface of the tub water is crammed with bubbles and make your way
01:00:12in.
01:00:13The bubbles in a bubble bath have a fundamental primary function.
01:00:17Their job is to preserve the water's temperature, just so you can have warm water for longer.
01:00:23Do you have sweaty feet?
01:00:24Weird question, I know.
01:00:26But if you're one of these people, here's some good news.
01:00:29All is not lost.
01:00:31Try putting a dry teabag inside your shoes and storing it in a dry place for a while.
01:00:36The teabags will absorb the humidity and the smell off the soles of your shoes.
01:00:41So, here I am thinking, shouldn't we have learned these things in school?
01:00:45Well, either way, if you learned something new today, make sure to tell us about it in the comments below.
01:00:55Do you think you've 对 health questions in your opinion?
01:00:58No, no this won't work right now.
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