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00:00It's finally the weekend and you decide to go out for dinner.
00:04You opt for Chinese food because, duh, it's so delicious.
00:08You're seated at a lovely window table and handed the menu and a pair of chopsticks.
00:13Now you're faced with two options.
00:15After taking them out of their little paper envelope, what is it that you do?
00:19Option A, do you split them straight down the middle after some struggle?
00:23Option B, do you break them from the tip where they're glued together, like the internet has taught you?
00:28Well, according to mainstream online knowledge, option B will leave you with half-broken chopsticks.
00:34As it happened some time ago, a myth regarding the correct way to use chopsticks appeared on the internet.
00:40It claimed that the little marks on the tips of your chopsticks were there to help you to separate the
00:45top part.
00:46After that, you could turn this piece into a pillow to rest your chopsticks on during the meal.
00:51Well, as it turns out, having something to put your chopsticks on is very important.
00:56But breaking the top end of a wooden chopstick is not how it's supposed to go.
01:01So, once again, you arrive at the restaurant, make your order, and your waiter hands you a pair of wooden
01:06chopsticks.
01:07This time, you follow option A, breaking the chopsticks in two.
01:11And if you really want something to put your chopsticks on, just ask the waiter.
01:16They most likely have what you need.
01:18Me?
01:18I'm the daredevil type.
01:20So I just put them on my plate.
01:22Now that this is covered, you might spend the rest of the night trying to figure out how to hold
01:27the chopsticks correctly.
01:28The Chinese have been using chopsticks since 1200 BCE.
01:32I was using a fork back then.
01:34They started out using them as cooking utensils.
01:37But it wasn't until 400 CE that they started using them at the table for eating.
01:42This custom spread around.
01:44And at one point, the Japanese created disposable bamboo chopsticks that we use today.
01:4940% of the world's population use their hands to eat.
01:5330% use knives and forks.
01:55And the remaining 30% use chopsticks.
01:58Most chopsticks users are from the East and Southeast Asia, with China, Korea, and Japan leading the race.
02:05And just in case you're wondering, yes, there is more than one type of chopsticks in the world.
02:10For example, chopsticks in China are the thickest and longest of them all.
02:14They're often made from bamboo or melamine and have thick and flat tips.
02:18The material is slippery and smooth, which makes holding them even more difficult.
02:23Now, say you're having dinner with native chopsticks users.
02:27Here's what you should do.
02:29Plan where you'll rest your chopsticks between bites.
02:32You don't want to make a mess, right?
02:33So, don't put them on the table.
02:35You'll get sauce all over the place.
02:37Definitely don't place them upright in your ice bowl.
02:40I'm not even going to start on how impolite that looks.
02:43The best solution would be to ask for a chopstick pillow or a holder and put it next to your
02:48plate.
02:49But if that's not an option, you can lean the tips of your chopsticks on the rim of your plate
02:53or bowl.
02:54Also, pay attention to what your chopsticks are pointing at once you put them down.
02:58It shouldn't be the people you're dining with.
03:01That can be interpreted as disrespectful in certain cultures.
03:04Now, here's how you're supposed to hold your chopsticks.
03:07Here's your hand.
03:08And a pair of chopsticks.
03:10Try holding them like you would normally hold a pen or pencil.
03:13Take a mental picture of what it looks like.
03:16Now, never do this again.
03:18Try doing this.
03:19The thumb over the chopstick, under the chopstick, the tip of your finger.
03:24Got it?
03:25You have to place your thumb and index finger on the top stick,
03:28your middle finger serving as both support for the upper chopstick and as a holder for the bottom one,
03:33together with your ring finger.
03:35It might sound difficult, but it's really not.
03:38Just make sure to get some practice.
03:40And remember, if your finger starts sliding down the chopsticks,
03:43hold them as close to the top end as possible.
03:46This way, you can open your chopsticks wider.
03:49If you're almost a pro at handling chopsticks, you can use them while cooking.
03:53Just don't use metal ones, though.
03:55They are good heat conductors and will also most likely scratch the bottom of your pan.
04:00There are other types of chopsticks you can use.
04:02They are very good in case you decide to cook tempura or fritters that you need to keep turning from
04:07one side to the other.
04:09And last but not least, never wash your chopsticks in the washing machine.
04:13Just don't.
04:14They'll probably end up clogging the machine.
04:16Wash them by hand, the way previous generations did.
04:20Now, moving on to other things you might have been doing wrong.
04:23Hey, I don't mean to criticize.
04:25I'm just going to point out a few improvement opportunities on things you might have been doing badly, like microwaving
04:32leftover food.
04:33How many times have you taken your food out of the microwave, only to discover it's still cold in the
04:39middle?
04:39That's because microwaves heat the food closer to the sides of the plate first.
04:43Often, the heat doesn't have enough time to reach the middle of your, let's say, delicious spaghetti bolognese.
04:49It's more effective to spread your food closer to the sides, leaving some empty space in the middle.
04:54There you have it, warm food without much effort.
04:58And since we've been talking about food, let's talk chicken wings.
05:02Most of us take one, scorching hot, with both hands and take a big bite.
05:06But there's an easier way to eat it.
05:08Grab the wing by the two little bones, twist them, and slowly pull the bones out.
05:13Don't worry, the chicken won't feel it.
05:15You'll get a meaty, bone-free chicken wing.
05:18After all this eating, make sure you brush your teeth.
05:21But make sure you're doing it right.
05:24Choose a soft or medium-bristled toothbrush.
05:26It won't harm your gums.
05:27And instead of repeating mechanical up-and-down movements, choose a 45-degree angle and go with it.
05:33This way, you'll clean all that sticky plaque.
05:37To break in a new pair of shoes, you can ask someone with wider feet to do it for you.
05:42Maybe Mongo here.
05:43Or you can do something different.
05:45First, you'll need to put on a pair of thick socks.
05:48After that, use your hairdryer to blow hot air on one of the shoes and walk or jump around your
05:53home for a minute or so.
05:55You'll notice that your shoe has become warmer and softer.
05:58Now, repeat this process with the other shoe.
06:00Now, if you still think the only use of nail polish is to make your nails all nice and pretty,
06:06you might be in for a surprise.
06:08Nail polish has unique waterproofing and adhesive properties, which makes it pretty useful when you need to create protective seals.
06:16So, if you've chipped a ceramic jug and glued it back together, try applying a layer of colorless nail polish.
06:23Now, the crack is sealed and your jug is ready to be used again.
06:27And if you don't want to seal envelopes, if you still use them, you can apply a coat of nail
06:31polish on the corners of the envelope, close it, and put it in the mail.
06:35And now, some real magic.
06:38You know how the tips of your shoelaces might get frayed?
06:40Hey, sometimes I get afraid.
06:42Well, you can twist the loose ends together, dip the ends of your shoelace into clear nail polish, and it
06:48will lock itself together in place.
06:49You can also do that if you have some difficulties with threading a needle.
06:53Dipping the thread in nail polish will make its tip firmer, and it'll make it easier for you to pass
06:59the thread through that tiny eye of the needle.
07:01Now, if you're a fan of Gatorade, I'm sure you'll be surprised to know that you've been drinking it all
07:07wrong.
07:08At the bottom of every bottle of Gatorade, there's some space.
07:11You can use it to keep the cap.
07:13This way, you'll never lose it when drinking Gatorade again.
07:17So, who doesn't like to add some ketchup to that delicious hot dog?
07:21But you might be storing it incorrectly.
07:23Should you refrigerate it or not?
07:26Commercially made ketchup typically contains tomato, sugar, and vinegar, which give the sauce its specific acidity.
07:33The vinegar is actually what keeps the condiment preserved and safe to eat.
07:37That's why ketchup doesn't need to be refrigerated to avoid going bad.
07:41So, you can clear up that refrigerator shelf space and leave your ketchup in a cupboard at room temperature.
07:47But never leave it sitting in the sun on a hot day.
07:50When you go to open it, it will explode all over you in a big red mess.
07:55I speak from experience.
07:57And finally, if you want to cross out a word on a page, try writing several random letters over it.
08:03This way, the combination of letters will make the word impossible to read, and your secrets will remain safe.
08:10You know, there are all sorts of amazing things you can do with products already lying around the house that
08:17were meant for other things.
08:19We'll explore some of those, plus everyday items that have other purposes you may not be aware of.
08:26I'm also in a silly mood, so hey, let's have some fun!
08:30Many pairs of kitchen scissors today have a serrated opening where the handles and blades meet.
08:35You can use this as an herb stripper to de-stem difficult herbs like thyme, rosemary, and chives.
08:43Saves you a lot of time trying to pick the leaves off by hand.
08:46And if you're short of a vase, you could present roses to your significant other this way.
08:52Just be careful when you're pointing the sharp end.
08:56The metal tab on soda cans can be flipped around.
08:59You can slip a straw in place, so you don't have to hold it up to your mouth.
09:03This stay-on tab replaced the pull ring tab created in the early 60s.
09:08You remember those, don't you?
09:10Those could be quite sharp and easily discarded, where they could be a menace for others.
09:16Now, you can pop your straw straight into one.
09:19Also means you can produce some bubbles and make a mess.
09:23Sometimes, when you purchase an article of clothing,
09:26you receive a plastic baggie with an extra button and a swash of fabric.
09:31While the fabric is clearly used to patch holes,
09:34it can also be used to test the effects of various cleaners on certain surfaces.
09:39It's handy, too, to test wash cycles before using them to wash the whole garment.
09:45And if you want to clean your nose with it, that suggestion never came from me.
09:50You can use a screwdriver for leverage if you're having trouble lifting or moving something.
09:56Some also have a hexagonal-shaped handle that fits inside a wrench or spanner.
10:01You can use it to improve torque and, again, for leverage.
10:05A little easier on your hands.
10:07Some of us aren't that strong.
10:09Or maybe that's just me.
10:11Rubber bands are great for many things.
10:13But if you have a bottle that's hard to open, you can wrap the band around it for a better
10:19grip.
10:21Escalators have those fluffy black brushes for a similar reason that some have yellow lines on their steps.
10:27To try and deter people from getting too close to dangerous places.
10:31People don't always take notice.
10:33And sometimes, clothing can drape close to a point where the step meets the edge or skirt.
10:39The brush is a little barrier to help prevent this from happening.
10:42They can also catch bits of fluff and prevent other small things from falling down into the gaps.
10:50Your average pair of jeans has several features that are both functional and somewhat sentimental.
10:56The meadow rivets around the pockets help secure the stress points.
11:00This ensures they last a bit longer than average, though not all jeans have them.
11:06Many still have a tiny pocket directly above the main pocket.
11:10This was originally meant to hold a pocket watch.
11:14Even though pocket watches are mostly a thing of the past, many people still use this space to store coins,
11:20rings, or even a portable USB.
11:24Now, this may seem a little obvious.
11:26But if you've ever wondered what all the notches are in a car tire, it's for traction on the road.
11:32However, there are also a good indicator if your tire is getting too worn down.
11:38If those notches aren't so deep anymore and are almost flush with the road, it's time to replace them.
11:45If you don't, the next time you try to stop suddenly at a stop sign, you might be surprised to
11:51find your car has turned into a giant roller skate.
11:55Those takeaway containers, most associated with Chinese restaurants, are designed to not only carry your food home, but to store
12:03them in the fridge.
12:04They double as a plate, as you can eat straight out of them and don't have to worry about dirty
12:10dishes.
12:10Yay!
12:11They were actually patented way back in 1894 to transport freshly shucked oysters and were known as oyster pails.
12:20They were later adapted to use as leak-proof containers for food.
12:25While you're sitting on an airplane and looking out the window, you may have noticed those little holes, or in
12:31some instances, a small singular opening near the bottom.
12:35This is called a breather hole, and no, it's not for you.
12:38It's designed to equalize the difference in air pressure, which builds up between the pressurized cabin and the atmosphere outside,
12:46especially during high altitudes.
12:49It also releases moisture from between the panes to avoid frost from forming on the windows and obstructing that all
12:56-important view.
12:58Sorry, but it looks like you won't be drawing a smiley face on it anytime soon.
13:03This was first introduced way back in 1956 by a company in Japan.
13:08Pretty cool, huh?
13:10They got their inspiration from snap-off rows on chocolate bars.
13:14Just don't get the two mixed up.
13:16One doesn't taste good.
13:19When it comes to measuring tape, almost every reel has an empty slot in the metallic end.
13:24This is called a nail grab, so you can attach it to a nail or screw.
13:29A handy trick to do measurements without requiring someone else to hold it in place.
13:35Ooh, very nifty.
13:38Bobby pins have grooves on one side to hold your hair in place better.
13:42Crazy notion, huh?
13:44The straight side goes face up, while the grooves go down against your head.
13:48They're called bobby pins because of the bobbed hairstyle, which was popular in the 1920s,
13:55though the pins were invented in the 19th century.
13:58The look is gone, but the pins remain.
14:01Please take them out before you wash your hair, as they don't look great stuck to your fingers.
14:07If you've been in a car or a bus and noticed the textured black dots baked into the black edges,
14:13you've probably worked out that it's not there for its pretty looks.
14:17It's called frit, a ceramic paint.
14:20Its main purpose is to protect the window from ultraviolet rays.
14:24It also creates a rough surface for the adhesive to cling to.
14:29Now, if you see a pink lump of adhesive in the corner, please do not touch it.
14:34It's actually someone's old bubble gum.
14:38If you take a look at the bottom of the lock, chances are you'll see one or two little holes.
14:44This is to let water out from the inside that may have been trapped due to rain.
14:49This mini-draining capability prevents the inner working from rusting over
14:54or freezing in place if the weather is very cold.
14:57If, in another situation, the lock becomes stuck,
15:00you can ease an oil-based product inside to lubricate the lock and get it working again.
15:08If you've lost the key and want to ease your frustrations, you can yell into the holes.
15:14It won't do anything to unlock it, but it may help you feel a little better.
15:19Some dress shirts have a fabric loop on the back.
15:22You guessed it, it's used for hanging the shirt up.
15:25The loops were reportedly first used in the navy,
15:28as it was easy to simply hang them on the wall.
15:32During the 1960s in colleges,
15:35the fashion of the day was to wear the shirt buttoned all the way to the top,
15:39which made them difficult to hang.
15:41So designers began putting the loop on the back.
15:44If the student removed the loop, it signified that they were going steady in a relationship.
15:49Unless your friend ripped one off for a prank,
15:52now everyone's asking whom you're with.
15:55There's a little more to this story, but we haven't got time to hang around.
16:00And yes, that's a bad pun.
16:03On purpose.
16:04It's what I do.
16:06Ever wondered why coins have those little ridges along the edge?
16:10It's a leftover from earlier times when they were worth more.
16:14Counterfeiters could easily file the edges off
16:17to sell as gold or silver coins to make some profit.
16:21The ridges were created so it was much easier to tell which of the coins had been altered.
16:26It's not needed today, but the coins still have that altered style.
16:30If you ever get really bored,
16:33you could try counting how many ridges there are.
16:36Actually, that is a very boring idea.
16:38Forget that and watch another Bright Side video instead.
16:44The button on the top of your baseball cap is there purely for aesthetic purposes.
16:49By the way, this little thing has a name.
16:52Professionals call it a Squacho.
16:54Its initial function was to hold the four panels of the cap together.
16:58As hat-making improved,
17:00the panels stopped needing it to hold together,
17:02and Squacho was removed.
17:04But hats didn't look the same without it.
17:06Soon after, the Squacho returned due to popular demand.
17:11Originally, high-heeled shoes weren't intended for galas and proms.
17:16Back in the 10th century,
17:17horse riding was pretty tough with flat-soled shoes,
17:20and many riders' feet would constantly fall out of the stirrups.
17:23Higher heels helped deal with that problem.
17:26The grip was much firmer with them,
17:28and they grew in popularity.
17:29It wasn't long before they became a fashion accessory to match stylish outfits.
17:35Notable people wouldn't want to be seen without them.
17:38Riding a horse with fancy heels was the equivalent of owning a luxurious sports car.
17:42Even though heels were worn mainly by men at the start,
17:45ladies picked up on the iconic trend in the 17th century.
17:49It's been one of the biggest ever since.
17:52In ancient Rome, salt was so precious that people even called it white gold.
17:57With scorching heat and no fridges,
18:00its purpose was to preserve food,
18:02mainly meat and fish.
18:04As a bonus, it made everything tastier.
18:07Sal, which is salt in Latin,
18:09was used instead of money to pay salaries.
18:12Here is where the word salary originated.
18:16Rice is the oldest cultivated food in human history.
18:19Its origins as wild grass
18:21started in a small valley around 15,000 years ago in Southeast Asia.
18:26Today, it's served globally as a staple diet and popular ingredient
18:30to 3.5 billion people.
18:34It would be difficult to imagine a world without video calls
18:38you use through your phone camera or laptop.
18:41The technology has helped game-changing innovations like working from home.
18:45Still, video calls' original purpose is far from how we use them today.
18:50The technology was introduced to confirm if the coffee was still in a pot.
18:55In 1993, researchers at the University of Cambridge
18:58found it frustrating when they took a break to get a cup of coffee,
19:01only to find that the pot was empty.
19:04So, they invented a device to monitor it
19:07and hooked up a camera that provided their computer
19:09with a live stream of the coffee pot.
19:11Thanks to these researchers, we can work in pajamas now.
19:16We know Albert Einstein for various achievements,
19:19but there's something he co-invented that goes overlooked.
19:23Together with his student, he invented a modified refrigerator.
19:27It's not like the ones we use today.
19:29In the 1920s, fridges weren't quite as safe
19:32as they produced poisonous gases.
19:33He wanted to create a safer version that didn't require electricity
19:37without moving parts and only needed a heat source to operate.
19:42Unfortunately, there wasn't enough funding, so the project dried up.
19:46Later, in the 1950s, electric fridges became popular.
19:49But in 2008, engineers from Oxford University revived this retro design.
19:55They're still working on it, but once they finish,
19:57the Einstein fridge will come in handy for rural areas without power
20:01and people who want to live off the grid.
20:04That random QWERTY design doesn't make things easier.
20:08In the 1870s, Christopher Scholz invented a layout
20:11that ensured typing was twice as fast.
20:14But with commonly used letters next to each other,
20:16it was a bit too fast, and the machines constantly jammed.
20:20So, he then developed the QWERTY design.
20:23It forced typists to adopt a pecking style.
20:26This way, they would search for a letter
20:28and slowly type with their index fingers.
20:30The keyboards remain unchanged even today.
20:33And people all over the world have somehow adapted to them.
20:38The plastic end of your shoelace is an aglet,
20:41and people have used it since ancient Rome.
20:44Sure thing, they had no plastic back then,
20:47so those aglets were made of stone, glass, or even metal.
20:51Extra-wealthy people could accessorize their shoes with precious metals,
20:55like brass or silver.
20:57What came first, the TV or the remote control?
21:01The technology that functions in the remote is older by several decades.
21:05In 1898, Nikola Tesla created a machine to control mechanical devices with radio waves.
21:12Initially, he tried selling the idea of a radio waves device operating I.O.
21:17through remote control boats.
21:18But the potential buyers were not interested.
21:21He was way ahead of his time,
21:23as remote controls were finally used with televisions in 1956.
21:28As engineer Percy Spencer initially invented something brilliant in 1945,
21:33he was working on a new vacuum tube,
21:35the magnetron, which was used with early radar systems.
21:38While working on the project, he found that the chocolate in his pocket had melted.
21:44Realizing the heating potential of the magnetron,
21:46he used it on corn kernels, which turned into popcorn.
21:50Then, he tried testing it with eggs, but things got a bit messy.
21:54So once the yolk was washed away, he built a metal box,
21:57keeping the energy within, and the first microwave oven was built.
22:03In 1733, a duke in England requested William Kent,
22:07an architect, to make a traveling device for his kids.
22:11William accepted and built the first ever stroller.
22:14But nobody had to push it.
22:16Instead of handles, it was built like a carriage and pulled by a goat or a small pony.
22:21Only a few were made as it was pricey.
22:23More than 100 years later, in 1848,
22:26the first stroller with push handles became available and more affordable.
22:32Police are often associated with donuts,
22:35and there is actually a reason why.
22:37During the 1950s in the USA,
22:39police officers that worked night shifts
22:41found it hard to locate anywhere open for a midnight snack.
22:45Donut shops at this time were family-owned.
22:47They were working hard throughout the night,
22:49providing fresh donuts for the coming day.
22:51The shops were vulnerable at night,
22:53becoming the perfect relationship.
22:55Nourishment for the police,
22:56and extra protection for the shops.
22:59Popping bubble wrap is an excellent source of relaxation,
23:03and it's also helpful with delicate packages.
23:06In 1957, two engineers glued together two shower curtains,
23:11trapping the air bubbles between.
23:12This is how the first bubble wrap was made.
23:15The result they were looking for was a sort of textured wallpaper.
23:19Still, it didn't go well on the market.
23:22Some time later, they tried to sell it as insulation for greenhouses,
23:25and once again, they failed.
23:28Everything changed in 1960,
23:29when IBM needed to ship delicate computer parts.
23:33The bubble wrap was perfect,
23:35and they continued to collaborate.
23:38Using maps with your phone has become a far easier way to navigate,
23:42but the old-fashioned handheld maps were once the only option,
23:45creating a competitive industry.
23:47So much so,
23:49that map makers would draw in phantom settlements
23:51to avoid rivals stealing from them.
23:54These fake towns were called a copyright trap.
23:57However, one of these fake settlements became real.
24:00Aglo in New York was drawn into a map by General Drafting Co.
24:05Another competing map maker had also included this town on their own,
24:09and the copyright trap was sprung.
24:11But in court, they found that in 1950,
24:14a general store had actually been built there.
24:17And the owner assumed that Aglo was a real area based on the map,
24:21so he named the shop after it.
24:23So, there was no violation found,
24:25as technically, Aglo was real,
24:27thanks to that general store.
24:30In 1943, Vesta Stout from Illinois was working with securing parcels.
24:35She was disappointed with the poor paper tape,
24:37as it would fall apart when wet.
24:40So, she asked her boss to try to make waterproof tape.
24:43Her request was ignored,
24:44but she wrote a letter to President Roosevelt
24:47with an idea of how to make a better tape.
24:49Not only did she explain her concept,
24:52but she also provided it with detailed designs.
24:55He approved the idea and ordered the changes.
24:57The new tape was so helpful for freight transport that everyone wanted it,
25:02and they started selling it at hardware stores.
25:04In the 1950s, many people would wrap air ducts,
25:08and it was then deceptively named duct tape.
25:11Still, the adhesive on the sticky side wasn't suitable for cold and hot temperatures,
25:15which caused the tape to fall off.
25:18Despite this, people continued to use that tape for almost everything else.
25:23Have you ever wondered why things are the way they are?
25:26Like, why are there holes in a takeout box?
25:29Don't worry, you're about to find out.
25:36Beanies with all those fluffy pom-poms are easily the most important accessories of wintertime.
25:42Turns out the real reason why they or other hats have pom-poms
25:46was not to make a fashion statement in the past.
25:49One of the theories says that they were there to provide safety.
25:52French sailors used to wear hats with pom-poms
25:55so they wouldn't hit their heads on the walls or low ceilings
25:57and hurt themselves if they lost their balance in a rough sea.
26:01So it wouldn't be wrong to call pom-poms head bumpers.
26:05Ever notice those extra eyelets hiking boots have on their sides?
26:08One thing is for sure.
26:10Even though it kind of makes sense,
26:12they're not there to provide ventilation for your feet so that they don't smell.
26:15They're there to prevent your shoes from moving
26:18and causing you to slip and fall while you're hiking,
26:22climbing,
26:25or descending a hill.
26:27When you're going on your next adventure,
26:29make sure to tie your laces through them
26:31to tighten your boots for a better fit.
26:35You're at a barbecue party with your friends.
26:38The host serves cold drinks and long neck bottles to everyone.
26:41You think to yourself,
26:42why do bottles have long necks anyway?
26:45There are two reasons for that.
26:47The first one is to reduce the cost of packaging.
26:50The narrower the neck is,
26:52the smaller cap you need.
26:53And the second reason is to make sure that your drink stays cool longer.
26:57When you hold the bottle from its neck,
26:59not its body,
27:00the heat coming from your hand won't warm up the rest of your drink.
27:09The color of plastic tags on bread packages indicates which day of the week the bread was baked.
27:15Even though some companies have their own color codes,
27:18it generally goes like this.
27:20Monday, blue.
27:21Tuesday, green.
27:23Thursday, red.
27:24Friday, white.
27:26And Saturday, yellow.
27:32So pick accordingly to get the freshest bread.
27:36You're feeling too lazy to cook dinner,
27:38so you go to your favorite restaurant to order takeout.
27:40You come home feeling excited that you're about to have a delicious meal.
27:44You open the takeout box only to find out that your food became soggy
27:48because of the moisture built up inside of it.
27:51Well, this secret purpose is going to help you prevent that from happening ever again.
27:56Notice the perforated tabs in the corners of the container's lid?
27:59You need to push them down to allow the steam to escape from the holes.
28:04If you have a hot meal, that is.
28:10If you're one of those lucky people who have a dishwasher at home,
28:13you're going to feel even luckier once you learn what else you can wash in it.
28:17Aside from making your dishes clean and shiny,
28:20it can also clean up your makeup brushes for you.
28:23Just place them inside the silverware tray
28:25to remove all the dirt and excess product that built up amongst the bristles.
28:32You went to the farmer's market and bought some fresh fruits and vegetables.
28:36You want to wash the dirt off them, especially potatoes,
28:40before placing everything in the fridge.
28:42Don't waste your time washing them all one by one.
28:45Place them in your dishwasher and set it to the rinsing cycle with cold water.
28:49Don't use detergent for this, though.
28:52Are you one of the many people who use the drawer under their oven or stove as storage?
28:58Sorry to inform you, but storing skillets, cookie sheets, and muffin pans is not their purpose.
29:03It's called a warming drawer, and it's meant to keep your cooked dishes warm and delicious.
29:09So, if your guests are running late,
29:11just put that casserole you've made in it until they arrive.
29:15Keep in mind that not all oven models have this feature.
29:18Some drawers are for broiling,
29:20and some can indeed be used as storage.
29:23Check with the manual to make sure what yours is.
29:27Oranges, lemons, and avocados come in mesh bags most of the time.
29:32When you go back home from the grocery store,
29:34you probably throw those into the trash, don't you?
29:36But did you know that you can also use them as a pot scrubber?
29:40You just need to tie them up.
29:42Then you can get to cleaning those dirty dishes, pots, and pans.
29:48You can even turn them into single-use scrubbers for other kitchen appliances or your sink.
29:55If you're at a store looking for new hangers to organize your closet,
29:59we suggest you buy the ones made of cedar wood instead of plastic ones.
30:04First of all, cedar wood acts as a natural repellent.
30:08Pests like moths, fleas, lice, silverfish, ants, gnats, and ticks won't come near your clothes and closet if you use
30:16them.
30:17The second reason why you should invest in them is that they absorb unwanted odors from your clothes as well
30:23as moisture.
30:23And this feature helps prevent mold, so you can wear your favorite dress or suit for longer.
30:31It's that time of week again, Taco Tuesday.
30:33You invite a couple of friends over to enjoy some homemade tacos.
30:36But even though you have the recipe for making tortillas,
30:39you don't know how to give them that perfect taco shell shape.
30:43Well, this hidden use might help.
30:45If you have a muffin tray at home, then you have all you need.
30:52Just flip it upside down and place the small tortillas in between the cups.
30:58Bon appétit!
31:03If you love sewing and making your own clothes,
31:06then you must be used to using those tomato pin cushions,
31:10which almost always come with a small strawberry tassel.
31:13But why is it there?
31:15First of all, you can push the needle you're currently using or your favorite one in there
31:19so that you don't need to search for it amongst the other needles all the time.
31:23And secondly, it's filled with emery,
31:25which will help clean and sharpen your needles once they go in there.
31:31Are you a Team Ketchup or Team Mayo?
31:34Ketchup fans must have noticed the number 57 on those Heinz Ketchup bottles.
31:39That number is placed where it is on the bottle for a very specific reason.
31:45You must have struggled with getting ketchup out of the bottle at least once in your life,
31:49and at that moment, you probably tried shaking it until the right amount of ketchup fell onto your plate.
31:54Right?
31:56Well, no need to do that anymore.
31:58Just firmly tap on the spot where 57 is written on the bottleneck,
32:02and you can get ketchup out of the bottle way quicker.
32:10You might have noticed that there are two holes in an oil can where you are filling it up or
32:15pouring it,
32:15and you maybe thought to yourself,
32:17that must be there to make it easier for me to pour it into smaller containers.
32:21But that's not the case.
32:23That hole is there to prevent oil from spilling all over, or glugging, so to say.
32:28So you need to uncap it before you pour oil from the larger hole to prevent wasting it or having
32:34to clean everywhere.
32:35Have you ever taken classes to improve your typing speed on a keyboard?
32:39If your answer is yes, then you might be disappointed to learn that keyboard manufacturers most likely wanted to slow
32:45you down.
32:46A popular theory says that's why the letters on a keyboard are arranged randomly and not in alphabetical order.
32:52The reason for that goes all the way back to typewriters.
32:56Their keys used to be arranged in alphabetical order, which allowed people to write really fast.
33:02And because of that, the keys would jam and tangle up easily, and they wanted to avoid that.
33:07That's how we ended up having the QWERTY keyboards we have today.
33:13Here's a bonus hidden feature for you before you leave.
33:17The clock app on your iPhone shows you what time it is on the little screen icon as well.
33:27Decades ago, no one would ever imagine keeping a stick in their pocket that could hold hundreds of gigabytes.
33:33We've come a long way since then, and got used to USBs transferring our files from device to device with
33:39ease.
33:39In 2000, two major companies developed and sold the first USB flash drives 1.0, which snowballed into USB 2
33:47.0, 3.0, Type-C, and so on.
33:52Physically, they can endure rough treatment and won't get damaged easily, especially if you get proper protection.
33:58By design, USBs are almost perfect.
34:01So perfect that you always make the mistake of inserting it in the wrong way.
34:05Admit it, the two square holes are used to help the USB secure its position once it's inside the port.
34:11It's not strong enough to keep it stuck, but strong enough to do its job.
34:17You can protect your USB with proper encryption.
34:20This means that if anyone gets their hands on them, they won't be able to read them.
34:24Encrypted files end up being scrambled into gibberish of a series of letters and numbers,
34:29instead of comprehensive words to anyone who tries to read it.
34:32The file is only accessible if someone gets their hands on that USB.
34:37But if you're using certain online services like messaging or emailing, then encryption is simply not enough.
34:44Sure, the person on the other end can't read the contents of the work, but the hosting website can.
34:51This is where end-to-end encryption comes in.
34:54That means any information that goes in and out is, again, scrambled into gibberish to anyone who is in the
35:00way of your traffic, including the hosting service.
35:04Cloud storage has taken the world by storm.
35:20Cloud storage isn't data floating up in the clouds, but, less excitingly, servers that physically store data.
35:27They're like regular computers, just minus the monitors for viewing.
35:31These servers take up a lot of money.
35:34That's why you normally have to pay for their services.
35:36The servers are placed in data centers all around the world where third-party companies manage them.
35:42It's like getting remote access to a computer.
35:45The servers include a master control server, backup server, and a linked supply of servers operating to maintain a good
35:52quality service.
35:53The more money you pay, the better the server your data will be stored in.
35:59In the realm of computers, you just can't delete something to be gone forever.
36:04Whatever file you want to remove is already present in the hard disk as electrical impulses.
36:10And, depending on your gadget, it will be disposed of in a recycle bin or the garbage.
36:15That isn't to say that it isn't still there.
36:18It simply implies that the file has been moved to a different folder from which you can easily recover it.
36:23So, if you're worried about accidentally deleting a crucial document you've been working on for weeks, don't panic.
36:29It's not gone for good.
36:30But if your device breaks, then all your data is lost.
36:35If you own a device that has Windows 10, then you've probably been shutting down thinking that your computer or
36:40laptop is completely off.
36:42This is not the case.
36:44Windows 10 doesn't actually shut down, but goes into a state of hibernation.
36:48It keeps your app saved for you to recover.
36:51The proper way to shut it down is by resetting it.
36:55Windows operating system is known for being user-friendly with all the commands displayed in front of you.
37:01But for computer whiz kids, know that you can open the search bar and type CMD for the command prompt.
37:07It looks just like a bunch of random characters, but this is where you can achieve a lot with your
37:13device.
37:15If you don't like the black window, you can always change the color of your suiting.
37:20Once you launch the command prompt window, right-click on the title bar and then on Properties.
37:26Another window will open which has the option of choosing colors.
37:29You can pick the colors you want for the background and text or fix the opacity for the CMD window.
37:37This is easy mode.
37:39The real work is typing commands in the window.
37:41If you want to look for all your drivers on your Windows 10 device, then type in this command in
37:47the window.
37:48Don't forget to add spaces.
37:50The list of servers will magically pop up on your screen.
37:53This is a good way to get to the bottom of your issue instead of searching for them manually.
37:58You can also hide specific folders on your computer through the command prompt by typing this command and pressing enter.
38:06Of course, you'll have to type in the folder you want to hide and poof, it's gone.
38:12The non-tech way of doing this is by opening the Properties pane in the folder and clicking on the
38:17checkbox that shows Hidden.
38:21While this is indeed the easy way of hiding your folders, it's not the most effective.
38:26You can simply write Show Hidden Files and Folders and every checkbox you check will be visible again.
38:34The command prompt isn't all about business.
38:37You can try playing a game there to pass the time.
38:40Don't expect a AAA kind with realistic graphics and epic gameplay.
38:45Type this command and you'll be transported into the game via text.
38:49This game will allow you to create characters and engage in this imaginary world.
38:55Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers on the net, but you can also play a text-based
39:01game there, just like in the command prompt.
39:03First press Ctrl plus Shift plus J to open the console.
39:09Then type text adventure into the search box.
39:12Don't freak out, you just opened the sort of a back end of the page.
39:17Next, click on the box that says Console.
39:20You'll be greeted with a text that will ask you if you want to play a game.
39:24Type Yes and you'll instantly begin.
39:27They'll give you some basic commands which are easy to follow and an opening premise of the journey.
39:33If you're looking for something a little more contemporary, then get ready to play some solitaire.
39:38No worries, you don't have to type some command to play it.
39:41All you need to do is type Solitaire in the search bar, and you're there.
39:46You can play the exciting game of Solitaire in your web browser.
39:50And when you get bored, you can play the classic game Pac-Man.
39:55If you're from the generation of the classic bulky phones, then this next game will bring back all those memories
40:01of your childhood.
40:02Open Google and type Snake, and there you go.
40:07When the internet is down, you can play the dinosaur game in your browser window while you're impatiently waiting for
40:13the Wi-Fi to come back.
40:14This game is very simple.
40:16After pressing Enter, you just have to hit the space bar to jump over obstacles.
40:21And at a certain point, you'll have the option to duck down, which will make it even more challenging.
40:26Even without Wi-Fi, you can still have a good time.
40:29You can pause the game whenever you want by pressing the Alt key or F11.
40:33You can just click on your screen to continue the game at any time.
40:38Windows 11 has some cool hidden features that are very useful, like adjusting the volume for each individual app.
40:46You can go to Settings and click on System.
40:49Hit the Sound section.
40:51This will bring you to all the sound levels and the master switch.
40:56Copy-pasting is so essential to our everyday workflow that Windows 11 decide to take it to a whole other
41:02level with Clipboard History.
41:04This option allows you to save your copied texts in one designated area, which you can access any time.
41:13And the good news is that this option is also available on Windows 10.
41:17Just click on the Windows key, plus V, and you're good to go.
41:22If you have too many windows opened on Windows 11, you can grab the window that you want to keep
41:27and shake it.
41:28It will minimize all the remaining windows in the background so that you can have a pleasant, productive workflow.
41:34Oh wait, it's happening now!
41:36So, grocery carts have loops for a reason.
41:39You don't want to put your jacket in your cart next to a bunch of potatoes and onions, do you?
41:45Hang it on the loop instead.
41:47It's there to help you organize your cart better.
41:50Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.
41:52Whenever your cart's full, just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra purchases.
41:58Lift up the whole metal thing, sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels,
42:03and secure it with those handy hooks.
42:06If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
42:11It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.
42:14You need more tension.
42:15Just tie it in a knot.
42:18Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird.
42:20It's just a marketing trick.
42:22Back in the 70s, a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe to show that their toothpaste had double action.
42:30Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.
42:32But those blue bristles on your toothbrush actually make sense.
42:37They gradually lose their color over time.
42:41When the blue's faded, it's time to change your toothbrush.
42:45Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?
42:48Its hidden purpose is to drain water out to keep it from rusting.
42:53It's also the place to lubricate a padlock.
42:56A drop of oil in there will make it open and close way easier.
42:59Those ridges on the edge of dimes aren't just for show.
43:04People used to shave off the edges, then melt the edges down into new coins.
43:09But thanks to the new design, it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges off.
43:15If you still struggle with peeling an orange, here's another way of opening it.
43:20First, cut off the top and bottom.
43:23Make a slit on the side and pull it open.
43:26That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
43:30These tubes are usually sealed with foil, so unless you love breaking your nails trying
43:36to open them, just flip the cap over and push.
43:40The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime
43:46supply of soda.
43:47It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.
43:50The lid keeps the liquid inside.
43:53The rubber disc keeps the gas inside.
43:56Until you drink it.
43:58If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen, your notebooks are probably all full
44:04of holes.
44:05The blue side's there for when you need to erase something on much thicker paper.
44:09It works on pencil and even ink, as long as the paper's thick enough.
44:14Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
44:19They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
44:23Still coming loose?
44:24Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
44:30Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.
44:35It's handy if you want to be fancy.
44:37Put your thumb in the indent and pour away.
44:41The technical name for this little dude is a punt.
44:44Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand are ready to be opened in a new and easier way.
44:50Look how happy they are!
44:52Try splitting it right down the middle.
44:55No more sugar on your fingers.
44:56No more tiny little paper bit.
44:59Even your coffee's happier.
45:01Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it, so you can hang it on a handy hook in
45:06the bathroom.
45:07But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.
45:12Check out the bottom of the pack.
45:14It has a perforated line.
45:16Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
45:20Doorknobs are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.
45:24Why?
45:25They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.
45:29Just a couple of hours, and the pesky microbes are gone.
45:33But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!
45:36Bottles have long necks for a reason.
45:39Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.
45:44Two zips too much?
45:45Maybe.
45:46But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
45:50Just lock them together.
45:52Now, no one can open your backpack.
45:54Don't have a lock on you?
45:56You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paper clip.
46:00Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
46:03That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
46:09You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
46:13Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.
46:16So, most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system, pre-installed.
46:22Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
46:27Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.
46:32Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
46:34Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
46:39Now, run!
46:41You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.
46:46Don't throw them away.
46:48They soak up excess moisture.
46:50So, any times your shoes are a bit damp, chuck a few gel packets in there overnight.
46:56You might have been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.
47:00Really?
47:00Here's the gist.
47:02Don't apply it to your hair.
47:03Just apply it to the roots.
47:05The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.
47:09Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.
47:14They were invented to protect people's work.
47:17People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.
47:20The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.
47:24They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their writing further from the edge,
47:29so it's not lost to a hungry rodent.
47:32Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.
47:36But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.
47:39You can use them to measure liquids.
47:41The bottom line equals 1 ounce, the second line equals 5 ounces, and the third line equals 12 ounces.
47:50If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.
47:54Pour it from the other side of the carton.
47:56It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.
48:00Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
48:06If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
48:10If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
48:16get out.
48:18Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are right-handed.
48:24It would make way more sense to have them on the right.
48:27The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.
48:33So, for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?
48:40The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.
48:44It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dyes, maybe a big smiley emoji.
48:49But it's actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.
48:54When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.
48:59The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.
49:03It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get mixed in together, right
49:09in your cup.
49:10It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water, because they don't have to wash the machine after
49:16each one.
49:17Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.
49:22No, not really, but they look better and are more natural.
49:26But there's another reason to use them.
49:28They're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.
49:32Bonus tip?
49:33Add some dry orange peel to your closet.
49:36No moth is ever going in there again.
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