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00:00If you see someone putting ketchup on some car, it doesn't mean you're witnessing them preparing a prank.
00:07It means they're just taking care of their car.
00:10Yup, it goes great with hamburgers and hot dogs, but it goes even better with cars,
00:16since it has ingredients that are good at removing rust.
00:20Rust occurs when the metal gets exposed to moisture, oxygen, and heat,
00:25and due to weather conditions, it's hard to avoid it.
00:28When you leave rust for a longer time and don't deal with it, it will continue to degrade the metal.
00:35So, you need to get rid of it before your car becomes physically useless.
00:41That's when ketchup comes in.
00:43Its key ingredient is tomatoes, and they have many nutrients similar to those you can find in oranges and some
00:51other citrus fruits.
00:52For instance, citric acid can help you remove rust from metal surfaces, since it eats through rust.
00:59We're not talking about the cars only.
01:02You can use it on metallic kitchenwares, furniture parts, jewelry, and rust spots on generally any metallic item.
01:10You can combine it with washing soda.
01:13It's not quite effective against rust, but when you combine it with ketchup, it'll do the work.
01:19Mix these two and apply them to the rusted area.
01:23Leave it like that for about half an hour, and wash it with a wet cloth or sponge.
01:29You can combine ketchup with salt instead, or just apply a lot of it on the rusty area without using
01:37any additional ingredients.
01:39Ketchup removes tarnish from brass copper, too.
01:43Put it on brass hardware on doors and cabinets, or some accessories such as bowls and candlesticks, for 10 minutes
01:50to make it all shine.
01:52And also, you don't put it on meat just because of taste.
01:56Ketchup breaks down its fibers, which means it makes it more tender.
02:02If you've left a pot on the stove and your food burned, once again, take ketchup.
02:07Its acids will ease all the scrubbing and help you with grease.
02:12Just leave it over the night, and you'll be able to wash the pot more easily.
02:17Or, keep those small packages of ketchup we all end up having from fast food orders in the freezer.
02:23The ketchup won't be as hard as an ice cube as it freezes.
02:27So, it will be good for soothing insect bites or similar things.
02:32Okay, enough with ketchup already.
02:34I'm getting hungry.
02:35Your home has more regular things that can do magic tricks.
02:39Like, if you have a house or a big terrace and want to make a nice flower wall, try old
02:45mattress springs.
02:47Just hang them on the wall and let your imagination run wild with flowers.
02:52An old flower sifter can still come in handy.
02:55For example, as a planter.
02:57Even if you don't have one, you might find it at a garage sale or a thrift store.
03:03Wallpaper is making its big comeback when it comes to home design.
03:07Maybe you can try something different and use some old books with torn pages.
03:12You just need to learn the basics of hanging wallpaper.
03:16And voila!
03:16You get a new cool place for your old books.
03:21There's a solution for the remains of an old book.
03:24Don't worry.
03:25You can have blocks where you'll keep your kitchen knives.
03:28It's pretty original, don't you think?
03:31Cleaning blinds can be frustrating.
03:33But the next time you do it, try doing it with a sock over your hand.
03:38Hands are kind of perfectly shaped for getting all those nooks and crannies on the blinds.
03:43And the sock will do the rest.
03:47Here's something you wouldn't expect.
03:49Ice cubes can help you remove gum from carpet, clothing, and hair.
03:54Just put your clothes in the sink and add ice cubes.
03:58Leave it like that for a while.
04:00Ice will freeze the gum, so you can chip it away more easily.
04:04If the gum got stuck on the carpet, leave ice cubes right in the critical spot and remove the gum
04:10with a butter knife.
04:12It's a little bit harder to remove it from hair though, but still possible.
04:16Just wrap the ice and parts of your hair with the gum in a washcloth until the gum gets frozen.
04:23When you get there, you should be able to break apart the gum and free your hair using your fingers.
04:30Or next time you have to deal with a splinter, just take one ice cube to numb that area before
04:36you even start doing anything.
04:40Vacuuming can't suck all that dust out of your cushions, but a tennis racket can.
04:45It's a tool firm enough to beat the dust, but at the same time, it has holes where dust can
04:51go through.
04:53If you have some old CD spindles you don't use anymore, bring one of them back to life, this time
04:59as a bagel tote.
05:01It doesn't take up a lot of space in your backpack, plus you can close it so your bagel doesn't
05:07fall apart.
05:08It doesn't look like that at first, but there's a lot you can do with a tennis ball too.
05:14For example, use it as a bottle opener for twist-off bottle caps or maybe sticky jar lids.
05:21Cut along the seam of a ball so you'll have a tool coated with rubber on the inside.
05:27It gives a great grip.
05:29And it doesn't stop here for tennis balls.
05:32You can cap your chair legs to protect your floor.
05:34You can leave some in a pool if you have one too.
05:38Pools quickly become very dirty if you're using them frequently.
05:42And tennis balls can absorb some of the oil coming from the people and the rest of the goop that
05:47floats on the surface.
05:49Another frustrating task is removing floor scuff marks.
05:53Yup, a tennis ball once again.
05:55Just place it on a stick.
05:57It works like an eraser.
05:59It can also be a great tool for massage.
06:02You can try with your back.
06:03Lie down on the ball on the floor and place the tennis ball on the spots where you feel the
06:08most pressure.
06:09Or maybe put it against the wall and massage stiff parts.
06:14Or something I need, a tennis ball as a holder where I can keep my reminders.
06:20Just cut a slit into its side and place your message inside.
06:23It can be a cool gift too.
06:25Or add a small metal or wooden piece so you have a key holder too.
06:30Bread tabs can be great for labeling cords and never getting lost down there with your power strip.
06:36Plastic bread tabs are sturdy and there's enough room on them to write what the cable is for and easily
06:43clip it around the end of a cord.
06:45Plus they come in different colors so you'll easily recognize them and know which electrical device you can turn off.
06:53You don't have to immediately throw away an empty milk jug.
06:57Just take sharp scissors and cut off its top.
07:00Then clean up the cut so you're sure there are no sharp edges.
07:03Now you have a new scoop for potting soil, food for your dog, or whatever you need it for.
07:10A bobby pin is a great nail holder.
07:13You can easily get distracted and hammer a finger when working with tiny nails.
07:17So it would be better to go with a common bobby pin to keep your fingers at a safe distance.
07:23If you don't have enough space for your cookbook while preparing a meal,
07:28take a pants hanger and attach your recipes there.
07:32Also, if you have a broken pants hanger, you don't need to throw it away.
07:36Or at least, not all the pieces.
07:39You can remove clips and use them for pasta or some other open packs in your kitchen.
07:45Don't throw away an empty ketchup bottle.
07:48You can use it for a pancake mix so it doesn't get too messy when you're preparing this delicious breakfast.
07:55It can get tricky to carry your stuff at the beach,
07:58so take an old lotion bottle and clean it out so you can put your money, phone, and keys inside.
08:04Less chance someone will take any of this stuff even if they manage to take a peek inside your bag.
08:12We know how much homeowners love to make their houses picture perfect.
08:17It can soon become a struggle, though, once you've tried to flatten out those pesky corners of a new rug.
08:22But there is one genius trick that can help.
08:25Just plop a few ice cubes and a heavy object on the corner, and voila!
08:29Flat rug.
08:30No more tripping over the rolled-up edges.
08:34Sitting in your car, frozen and grumpy, watching your window slowly defrost is about as fun as watching paint dry.
08:42And let's not forget the disaster that is wiping the mist off the inside.
08:46But hey, if you don't want to risk getting slapped with a fine, you better give this funky demisting trick
08:51a try.
08:52People have tried it all, but apparently, it was the cat litter that won the condensation game.
08:58Just grab an old sock or pair of tights.
09:01Fill them up with cat litter.
09:02Tie it up and plop it under your car's windows.
09:05It's so effective that it should do the trick in just 10 minutes.
09:09The cat litter works by absorbing the moisture in the air.
09:13Cleaning our stoves ain't fun either, let's be honest.
09:16But fear not, because one cleaning guru on TikTok has come to the rescue with a genius trick that'll make
09:23cleaning your stove a breeze.
09:25All you need is some oven spray, cling film, and a lot of patience.
09:29Start by spraying some cleaning product on the stove.
09:33Then cover the whole thing in cling film.
09:36Here's where your patience will be needed.
09:38You'll have to wait a whole day for the cleaning product to work its magic.
09:42But trust me, once you remove that cling film, the stains will have melted off.
09:46That leftover mess on your stove can be scrubbed off easily now.
09:51Finish the job using a regular cloth for the rest of the grind.
09:55It's time you forget about fancy schmancy car trash cans.
09:59Why waste your money on those when you can repurpose a plastic cereal container?
10:04It's small enough to fit in your car, and the flip-top opening means your trash won't go flying all
10:09over the place when you take sharp turns.
10:12Plus, just line it with a plastic grocery bag, and you're ready to go.
10:17Feel like your feet need a bit of pampering?
10:20You can skip the expensive spa day at your local salon.
10:23All you need is a sanitary pad, some toothpaste, and baking soda.
10:28Mix the toothpaste with the baking soda powder and spread it evenly on the pad.
10:33Place it on the soles of your feet and slip a sock on so it's nice and snuggly.
10:38The pad should keep the mixture and moisture in so you don't make a mess all over your house.
10:44After an hour or two, rinse off the toothpaste mixture with plenty of water.
10:49You'll notice how soft the soles of your feet have become.
10:52For that extra step, add some moisturizer too.
10:56Those trusty sanitary pads can be used for all sorts of stuff around your house too, like for freshening up
11:03your drawers.
11:04Just spritz some perfume on a pad, place it next to your clothes of choice, and voila!
11:10Your gym clothes, for example, will smell like a fragrant bouquet.
11:14And don't forget to throw one in your gym bag too.
11:18Oh boy, time to give those lampshades the love they deserve.
11:21Grab a trusty lint roller and watch in amazement as you unveil a whole new world of colors underneath that
11:27forever dust.
11:29Who knew your lampshades were secretly chameleon?
11:33Say goodbye to dog hair and hello to your new household best friend, the rubber squeegee brush.
11:39This bad boy can snatch up so much fur from your carpet that you'll be wondering if you even own
11:45a pet.
11:46Just stroke it short and quick over your rug and watch it unleash a furry storm.
11:51And if you're wondering about your hardwood floors, fear not.
11:54The rubber bristles work like magic to create one giant fur ball.
12:00Save yourself from cleaning cabinets and furniture tops by hooking them up with fashionable hats.
12:06They're made out of wax paper or paper bags.
12:09The dirt and grease will stick to your new accessories and when it's time for a new look, just swap
12:14them out every few months.
12:17You know that feeling when you finally peel off a bumper sticker or parking permit, but then you're left with
12:22a sticky mess?
12:23There's a simple solution though.
12:26Slap a wet piece of newspaper on top of that gunk and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
12:31Then poof!
12:32The glue will be as soft as a fluffy cloud and you can wipe it away with ease.
12:38If your dishwasher is stinking up your kitchen, it's time to get your detective hat on.
12:42Check that filter for any leftovers lurking in there.
12:45Then add a splash of vinegar to your next hot wash cycle.
12:49Those pesky food particles could be the culprits behind your dishwasher's funky fragrance.
12:55Get ready to be a Vaseline wizard.
12:58Say goodbye to pesky polish smudges with a simple solution.
13:02Slather some Vaseline around your nails before you go to town with a brush.
13:07Once you're done, wipe away the excess without the need for any nail polish remover.
13:12And if you're feeling fancy, make that perfume last even longer by adding a touch of Vaseline to your neck
13:18and wrists.
13:19It's like a scent superhero, keeping those fragrance molecules from flying away too soon.
13:26Have you checked out your shower curtain lately?
13:28It might be looking pretty grimy and gross.
13:31Toss that bad boy in the washing machine with a couple of towels and voila!
13:35No more soap scum stains!
13:38The towels will help with scrubbing away all that mess while they're tumbling in the washing machine.
13:43Say goodbye to single socks with a strip of foam pipe insulation.
13:48Measure and cut each piece.
13:50Then place it in that sneaky gap between your washer and dryer or wall.
13:55Those pesky socks will never go missing again.
14:00Got a wobbly table that's cramping your style?
14:03Your trusty bottle cork is here to save the day.
14:07Slice off a piece of that bad boy, glue it to the wobbly leg, and voila!
14:13You've got yourself a sturdy surface to rest your drink on.
14:18A hammer is more than just a smashing tool.
14:23The back of this tool can actually hold a nail for you.
14:27No more risking your fingers or giving yourself a thumbectomy.
14:32Just slide it into the claw, and bam!
14:35You're ready to nail it!
14:38Want to know the saucy way to pick up a sizzling lid?
14:42Ditch those boring oven mitts and grab yourself a pair of tongs.
14:47But wait, don't just go in head first.
14:50Use the middle.
14:52Trust me, it's hot and it's effective.
14:56Care to find out how to keep your dressing gown from slipping and sliding all over the place?
15:02Got you covered!
15:04Instead of going through all the loops, just place the cord through the front ones.
15:10You don't even need it to be wrapped around you.
15:13All the business will be in the front.
15:17Tie that cord up nice and tight, and you'll be strutting around in no time.
15:23Bet you didn't know the right way to light a multi-wit candle.
15:28You'll never hurt the tips of your fingers again.
15:31And truth is, you don't light them one by one.
15:35Just light the first one.
15:38Then angle the candle in the right position, so it lights up the other ones too.
15:45So, apparently, we've all been using deodorant wrong.
15:49Who knew?
15:51You're supposed to lather that stuff on before going to bed.
15:55That's because our underarms are supposed to soak it in overnight for maximum effectiveness.
16:04I'm here to save you from the USB struggle bus.
16:07You know that symbol on the cord?
16:10Yeah, it's not just there for decoration.
16:13Align the seam with the opposite edge of the tongue, and voila!
16:17You're in business.
16:19No more flipping it upside down and sideways like a crazy person.
16:23Thank me later.
16:24Hey, buddy!
16:25Looks like you had some fun in the great outdoors.
16:29As adorable as those paw prints look, your mama still needs to clean them.
16:36Spreading soda over the carpet and then vacuuming it works like magic for such cases.
16:43Artistic people can be messy sometimes.
16:45No judgment here.
16:47I know it's all part of the creative process.
16:50But this hack will actually help save time from cleaning only to paint more.
16:56I think that's more than enough laundry detergent.
17:00Yep, she agrees with me.
17:02There's a way to make sure he uses the right amount next time.
17:07Just put the ice tray in the freezer and you'll have yourself jelly detergent cubes.
17:14Hey, this will save you money too, you know.
17:18Cleaning your brushes is such a bore.
17:20It's definitely something that tests one's patience.
17:25This shaving foam hack will save you a lot of time.
17:28I feel like that amount of hair will clog the sink, though.
17:32Remember what parents always say.
17:34Wash your hands before eating something.
17:39But looks like that's not an easy task with those melted soap bars.
17:44A couple of rubber bands will help you save your soap.
17:50It won't be touching water all the time and therefore, it'll last longer.
17:56Oh man, I hate it when bottles get all dirty inside.
18:01If you're not Mr. Fantastic with the ability to stretch your body into any shape,
18:06then this looks like an impossible task.
18:11Hey, wait.
18:12Maybe I was looking at it the wrong way.
18:14Magneto's powers will work perfectly fine here.
18:18I feel like you'll need a stronger magnet, however.
18:21Wow, this bottle looks brand new now.
18:24Don't you just hate that cooking and cleaning takes forever,
18:28but eating the dish you made takes like 15 minutes?
18:34Guess that guy leaves all the hard work to the lady.
18:38Don't worry, miss.
18:39There's a way you can avoid this disaster.
18:42Just cover the surfaces with stretch film, and that's it.
18:47Now you don't need to get anxious about all the cleaning you'll have to do later.
18:53Hope this won't cause you to be late for your work.
18:56Because how are you going to explain this to your boss?
19:01You can't just say,
19:02I had to wait for the stinky odor to go away.
19:07It's always a real struggle to get the corners, am I right?
19:13But it's nothing a couple of straws can't fix.
19:17No dust left behind is the motto.
19:19You can firmly clean all the nooks and crannies
19:22that the regular vacuum head can't get to.
19:27If you're a jar collector like I am,
19:30then you already got everything you'll need for this hack.
19:35This is what being smart looks like, everyone.
19:38By the way,
19:39looks like you've been postponing doing the dishes for a while now, huh?
19:45Don't worry, no judgments.
19:47We've all been there.
19:49Those toothbrushes were basically swimming in there.
19:53But the glass filling up with water is inevitable, really.
19:58However,
19:59Orbeez balls can make the process a lot slower.
20:02Somebody needs to replace the paper towel.
20:06But don't head to the store just yet.
20:09I suggest you ditch paper towels altogether and go for this reusable option.
20:15You'll be saving a lot of bucks.
20:18Thank me later.
20:20Whoa, have you been collecting dirty makeup sponges or what?
20:25Don't use them until they're all clean.
20:27Otherwise, I'm pretty sure they'll give you pimples.
20:31Looks like this is gonna take a while.
20:34But the satisfaction you'll get once you see them all clean will be worth it.
20:40These kind of look like Easter eggs to me.
20:43By the way, do you really need that many sponges to do your makeup?
20:50It's all fun and games until someone spills all the glitter on the floor.
20:55Worry not, we got you.
20:57Hey, good to see you recycling.
21:00No, you don't need a bigger bin, trust me.
21:02All you need is to know this one hack.
21:05And let's get this one thing straight.
21:07I know this is science, but it sure feels like magic.
21:13Honey, I shrunk the trash.
21:15Look at the difference here.
21:17It's a relief to see you don't have a pile of dirty dishes like the lady before.
21:22But how are you going to explain that sink?
21:25Seems like you've been ignoring it for quite some time now.
21:30That's why you need something strong to scrub there.
21:35But I have a better solution.
21:38One that won't tire you.
21:40Just apply a coat of dish soap and soda mixture all around the sink and wait.
21:46I wouldn't believe how it works wonders if I didn't see it with my own eyes.
21:52You're going to hurt your back and knees cleaning like this.
21:57You know, robot vacuum cleaners don't need coffee breaks, right?
22:02So put that thing to work.
22:05In the meantime, you can just relax and maybe even start reading the book you bought six months ago.
22:12No matter how many times you clean the stove, it always gets dirty at the end of the day, right?
22:20Well, not anymore.
22:22Hey, I think I'm going to give this a try using glitter glue.
22:25It'll help make things more fun.
22:28You should have bought a trash bin with a lid.
22:31To avoid the awful stench, you know.
22:35Although this hack won't make the trash smell good or anything, it will at least help keep your bin fresh
22:39and nice.
22:43I know this is not a food hacks video, but that doesn't stop me from wanting some snacks now.
22:50Even if you're too old to play with slimes, it might be a good idea to keep one at home
22:54for stuff like this.
23:03If I were you, I would still disinfect that with antibacterial wipes or something, just in case.
23:10Hey, it's her turn to pick the movie now.
23:14Uh-oh, someone's forgotten to add laundry powder to the shopping list.
23:19That's okay, you can still make your own with everyday things, such as baking soda and a soap bar.
23:26This lady is one of the lucky ones because she has a dishwasher.
23:31Placing a piece of lemon, even one that's been juiced, will help freshen the load and leave your dishes looking
23:36shinier.
23:39This is why I never wear white socks if I'm going to visit someone else's house.
23:45Because I don't really want to see how dirty their floors might be, you know?
23:52Using bleach for situations like this may help, but it might also ruin your garments.
23:59That's why this hack is the better option to make white clothes look great again.
24:04You might want to clean the microwave after you're done, though.
24:09This phone case looks like it's been through some tough stuff.
24:14Let's give it the second chance it deserves.
24:17All you need to do is apply WD-40 spray, pour some soda, and rinse it out.
24:23By the way, if you have sensitive skin, you might want to wear protective gloves to avoid irritation.
24:30Better safe than sorry.
24:33Cleaning stubborn stains on a glass stovetop can be tricky.
24:37There's always the risk of causing scratches on the surface.
24:43That's why any type of scrubbing or scraping action is not advised.
24:48Did you know that according to one poll, an average person spends more than six days a year washing dishes?
24:56Then there's all the other cleaning stuff that needs to be done.
25:00But knowing the right hacks will save you a lot of time and make your life so much easier.
25:08Wow, your shoes are definitely cleaner than this house.
25:11Who knew shoelaces would work like a charm when it comes to getting rid of all the dust and rust?
25:19Is it time to go to bed yet, or are you tired of all the work you've done around the
25:23house?
25:25I was being sarcastic.
25:27Your partner did all the work.
25:30So saving her toothbrush is the least you can do.
25:33Even when you listen to the instructions and create a strong password for any of your online accounts,
25:39you're still not entirely safe from hackers.
25:42They always come up with new ways to crack what you think might finally be a good and secure password.
25:49For example, there's a password manager tool that has taken a look at more than 60 million passwords from data
25:56breaches.
25:59It turns out the majority of people choose passwords that aren't that unique.
26:04I love you, Ferrari, and Password1234 are some of the most popular ones, together with Star Wars.
26:13For hackers, these are really not difficult to guess.
26:16Plus, they have special tools that help them with cracking passwords.
26:22For example, one takes a list of dictionary words and then uses them to find out passwords.
26:29With this tool, you can try millions of words in a pretty short time.
26:33It's able to do some sneaky things, too, such as replacing an E with 3, or an A with an
26:41at sign.
26:44This tool also noticed that there were a lot of people who believed they were unique and creative with their
26:49passwords
26:50because they used a tactic we call password walking.
26:54It's when your fingers walk across the keyboard, and you create a password using keys that are next to each
27:01other.
27:01For example, QWERTY or ASDFG.
27:06It may seem meaningless enough to be safe, but you're not the only one who's thought of it.
27:11And hackers know it.
27:13They can upload basically any number of different variations into some of their tools to test them out.
27:19So it's just a matter of time before they find out what your password is.
27:29Here's a big no-no.
27:31Using the same password for multiple websites.
27:34Hackers love when you do that, because once they figure out one password,
27:38they can use it to access all your other accounts, too.
27:42Let's say your base password is Porsche.
27:45Then you add a few numbers and symbols to the end to create a unique password for each site you
27:51use,
27:51like Porsche 3% 5% for Facebook,
27:56or Porsche 5$7 carat for Twitter.
28:03Most of us use the same principle at some point.
28:06The thing is that hackers are not going for your bank account or WorkVPN first,
28:12even though one of the main goals is to get there.
28:15They'll use their special tools to try out lots and lots of different usernames and passwords
28:21on websites that might not have the best security,
28:24such as an online forum you often visit,
28:27or maybe an e-commerce site where you've had some shopping lately.
28:32All they have to do is try different variations of your base password,
28:37like Porsche1 or Porsche123,
28:40and sooner or later, they'll crack the code and gain access to all your accounts.
28:46And if they get lucky and guess your login info for one of those sites,
28:51they can then use that info to try and access more important sites.
28:57And we're not talking about some genius hackers here.
29:01They use simple tricks, like checking your social media profiles.
29:05If you've ever mentioned your dog's name or your kid's birthdate on Facebook, for example,
29:11a hacker could use that info to guess your passwords.
29:14So, chappy123 is out.
29:19So, what's the solution here?
29:21First, stop trying to come up with some unique passwords based on things in your life.
29:27Instead, use a password manager to generate strong, random passwords for all your accounts.
29:33And make sure those passwords are long and include a variety of characters,
29:38not just lowercase letters.
29:41Plus, it's much safer to create unique, random passwords for each site you use.
29:47That way, even if a hacker does manage to crack one of your passwords,
29:52they won't be able to access all your other accounts as well.
29:55And you won't have to remember all those crazy passwords yourself.
29:59The password manager will do it for you.
30:05Also, it's better to have a long password.
30:08The tools hackers use crack shorter passwords with lowercase letters way faster.
30:13If you add only one asterisk and one capital letter,
30:17it will change the processing time for, let's say,
30:21a password with eight characters from 2.4 days to 2.1 centuries.
30:28Here's another scam they use to get your password.
30:32Let's say you're playing a game of capture the flag,
30:36and the other team manages to break into your fort and steal your flag.
30:40They now know exactly where your fort is and how to get in.
30:45That's basically what hackers do in data breaches.
30:49They break into a company's fort, their database,
30:53and steal all the sensitive information they can find,
30:56like your passwords, credit card details, and even your social security number.
31:03Then, they sell this information to other bad guys on the dark net,
31:07who can use it to pretend to be you and steal your money or even your identity.
31:13Stay up to date on news of data breaches
31:15and change your passwords immediately if one of your accounts was affected.
31:20And if you receive an email about a data breach, don't respond to it.
31:24Instead, visit the company's website
31:27or call their official customer support number to verify the situation.
31:33Phishing is when these thieves send you fake emails
31:36that look like they're from important people or companies,
31:40like the president or your bank.
31:43They might even ask you to click on a link that takes you to a fake website
31:47that looks real, but it's actually a trap.
31:51If you fall for their tricks and give them your password or personal information,
31:56they can use it to sneak into your computer and steal more stuff.
32:00Yikes!
32:01Don't reply to strange messages or click on weird links.
32:05If you're not sure if an email is real or fake,
32:08do some detective work and contact the sender directly through their official website.
32:13And remember, never, ever give away your personal information to anyone,
32:18even if they claim to be your long-lost cousin or a famous celebrity.
32:24Have you ever gotten an email that says something like,
32:28reset your password now, but you don't remember asking for it?
32:33Yep, hackers once again.
32:36They send you fake emails that look like they're from a website you use,
32:40like Facebook or Amazon.
32:42They'll say something like,
32:44your account has been hacked, reset your password now to be safe.
32:50But if you click on the link they provide,
32:52it'll take you to a fake website that looks real,
32:56and hackers will be able to see any information you put in there.
32:59So, if something in your email seems weird,
33:03it's probably a scam.
33:05Check for signs of fraud,
33:06like spelling mistakes or strange designs,
33:09and always make sure to check the sender's email address
33:12to see if it matches the website they're claiming to be from.
33:18If hackers manage to get your passwords,
33:20they can cause serious issues to your reputation,
33:23finances, and other things related to your online identity.
33:27That means access to your social media accounts,
33:30email, personal identifiable information, and more.
33:36Let's play detective and spot the signs of a hacked password.
33:40First, if your password suddenly stops working,
33:44it might mean a hacker has changed it.
33:46So, if you're locked out of your account for no reason,
33:49it's time to investigate.
33:53Next, if your computer starts acting slow and sluggish,
33:57it could be a sign that it's been infected
34:00with password-stealing malware.
34:02Another thing to watch out for
34:04is finding your personal information on the dark web.
34:07That's like the sketchy black market of the internet
34:10where hackers sell stolen data.
34:13If you see your info for sale there,
34:15it's time to take action.
34:19Have you ever heard of ransomware?
34:21It's a type of malware
34:22that locks you out of your own computer
34:25and demands money if you want to regain control.
34:28Yikes!
34:29In Costa Rica,
34:30hackers even attacked local authorities
34:32with this nasty stuff.
34:36Last but not least,
34:38if your friends or family
34:39start receiving strange messages from you online,
34:42it's a red flag that someone else
34:44might be using your accounts.
34:46So, if your BFF gets a message from you
34:49about buying a Nigerian prince's yacht,
34:52it's probably time to change your passwords.
34:55ASAP.
35:01Okay, today I'll show you things you've never seen
35:04and tell you stuff you never knew.
35:07Wow, all in one video!
35:09What a bargain!
35:09For example,
35:11these soda found stations
35:12in fast food restaurants.
35:13We all see the nice side of it,
35:15but have you ever wondered
35:17where all this soda comes from?
35:19Let me take you behind the scenes.
35:21Ta-da!
35:21Turns out it's a pile of boxes with tubes.
35:25So, when the drink runs out,
35:27the employees change the box
35:28and plug the tube back in.
35:30Okay, let's peek into a couple more places
35:33where we normally don't belong.
35:35This is, for example,
35:37what you will see
35:38if you cut the screen of a Mac open.
35:40And here's what's hidden
35:42behind the dryers in a public laundromat.
35:44Today, 4 out of 5 households
35:46in the U.S. have a dryer,
35:48but they weren't so widely accessible
35:50when they first appeared in the 1950s
35:52because they were way too expensive
35:54for the average homeowner.
35:56Now, grocery shopping
35:57isn't an uncommon practice,
35:59and we all have walked past
36:01dairy fridges a million times.
36:02But have you ever wondered
36:04what's behind them?
36:05Turns out, they're just shelves,
36:07and store employees stack the products
36:09from the other side.
36:10It makes perfect sense,
36:11but I never imagined it like this.
36:14Now, this photo shows
36:15what's behind the elevator button.
36:17Obviously, a bunch of cords.
36:19The buttons are all wired
36:21to a computer
36:21that manages the elevator.
36:23How does the computer know
36:25where the elevator is
36:26at a particular time?
36:27Well, there are several
36:29possible systems,
36:30but the most common one
36:31is a long vertical tape
36:33in the shaft
36:33with a series of holes.
36:35A sensor counts the number
36:37of holes that are passed,
36:38and that's how the location
36:40is determined.
36:41Okay, there are a couple
36:43of common things we all know,
36:45but the purpose of which
36:46remains a mystery to most.
36:47So, let me share
36:49these secrets with you.
36:50Those metal rivets on jeans
36:52have been there
36:53from the very beginning.
36:54Jacob Davis,
36:56the iconic man
36:57who made the first pair of jeans,
36:59added copper rivets
37:00to places where pants
37:01are most likely to rip.
37:03Today, they have more
37:04of a decorative
37:05and distinctive purpose
37:06since they are a traditional
37:07attribute of the jeans
37:09everyone knows of.
37:10Now, I'll bet you know
37:12there are extra loops
37:13on some shoes.
37:14No, they're not
37:15for sweat or ventilation.
37:17Those are extra loops
37:18for laces,
37:19just like other loops
37:20you use.
37:21But they're there
37:22to tie your shoe
37:23around the ankle
37:24to prevent your foot
37:25from moving aside.
37:26That's especially helpful
37:27if you're hiking
37:28and ascending
37:29and descending
37:30hills and trails.
37:32Now, have you ever noticed
37:33those half-belt thingies
37:34many coats and jackets
37:36have at the back?
37:37Turns out,
37:38they first appeared
37:38on oversized military jackets,
37:40so the extra fabric
37:42could be collected
37:43on the back
37:43and the person
37:44doesn't stumble
37:45when working.
37:46Today, those belts
37:47are only added
37:48for the sake of style
37:49and tradition.
37:50Most clothing items
37:52you buy come
37:52with a small bag
37:53of fabric
37:54or a button
37:55or both.
37:56These are actually
37:57not useless.
37:58Buttons obviously
37:59can be replaced
38:00if you lost
38:01the original one.
38:02Pieces of fabric
38:03can serve two purposes.
38:04You can patch up
38:05the haul,
38:06but the main purpose
38:07is to provide you
38:08with a sample of cloth
38:09so you can use it
38:11to test different
38:12washing products on it
38:13and see what happens
38:14to the fabric.
38:15Now, pom-poms
38:17on woolen hats.
38:18Did you know
38:19that sailors
38:19were wearing hats
38:20with pom-poms
38:21in the 18th century
38:22to protect their heads
38:24in case they
38:24accidentally whacked them?
38:26Regular people
38:27were wearing them
38:28in Scotland
38:28and the color
38:29of the pom-pom
38:30signified the person's
38:31social status.
38:33People got back
38:33to wearing hats
38:34with those cute
38:35decorative items
38:36during the Great Depression.
38:37They're made
38:38of spare yarn,
38:39so it was a cheap way
38:40to decorate your hat.
38:42Now, if you haven't noticed,
38:43some sidewalks
38:44have little plates
38:45with bumps on them.
38:46Most people
38:47don't pay much attention
38:48to them,
38:49but they're very important
38:50for visually impaired people.
38:52It signals a slope
38:54that then leads
38:55to a crosswalk.
38:56Also,
38:57several patterns
38:57signal different things.
38:59Have you noticed
39:00that the icon
39:01of a gas tank
39:02on car dashboards
39:03has a little arrow
39:04next to it?
39:05Well, the arrow
39:06has a purpose.
39:07It points
39:08at the side
39:08of the car
39:09where the gas tank
39:10is located.
39:11Very useful
39:12for forgetful people
39:13like me
39:14who constantly wonder
39:15which side it is on
39:16and also for those
39:18who drive rentals
39:19once in a while.
39:20The answer
39:20is right in front
39:21of your eyes.
39:22If you can't find
39:23the arrow
39:24on your panel,
39:25then the fuel hose
39:25on the icon
39:26indicates the side
39:28instead.
39:29Now,
39:29on the back
39:30of many makeup
39:31and hygiene products,
39:32you'll find this symbol
39:33with a marking
39:34like 6M,
39:3512M,
39:36and 24M.
39:37This is the number
39:38of months
39:39this product
39:39can serve you
39:40before you should
39:41toss it out.
39:42You might know
39:43that whistles
39:44work perfectly fine
39:45even if they don't
39:46have that ball inside.
39:48And yet,
39:48they have it.
39:49But why?
39:50Even though there's
39:51a sound without the ball,
39:53the noise it creates
39:54is very flat
39:55and it's not
39:56distinguishable enough.
39:57When the whistle
39:58has a ball inside,
39:59then it starts moving
40:00with every blow,
40:02indicating different pitches
40:03and making the noise
40:04more noticeable.
40:06Lollipop sticks
40:07have those squared holes
40:08on the end of their sticks
40:10for a reason too.
40:11When the candy
40:12is put on the stick,
40:13some of it goes
40:14into the hole,
40:15fixating the candy part.
40:17This way,
40:18the candy ball
40:18or whatever shape
40:19is less likely
40:20to fall off the stick.
40:22Yeah,
40:22it's a bummer
40:23when that happens.
40:24Measuring tapes
40:25have that little
40:26metal stud on the end.
40:28Most people know
40:29that you can use it
40:30to stick it to the side
40:31of the surface
40:31you're measuring.
40:32But it's not the only
40:34cool thing about it.
40:35Look,
40:35there's also a small slot.
40:37And this slot
40:38can be used
40:39to hang it on a nail.
40:40Again,
40:40to free your hands
40:41and keep measuring.
40:43The bottom of the end
40:44of the tape
40:45has a ridged edge.
40:46It'll help you
40:47make a mark
40:48if you don't have
40:48a marking tool with you.
40:50Have you ever wondered
40:51why the tape's blade
40:52is curved?
40:53Well,
40:54it helps to keep it rigid
40:55when extended.
40:56Pay a closer look
40:58at the blade.
40:59Apart from numbers
41:00and markings,
41:01there are also
41:02black diamonds.
41:03Those are there
41:04every 12.2 inches
41:06and they're useful
41:07for construction workers
41:08to space
41:08engineering joists.
41:10They can also
41:11be useful for you
41:12if you want to hang
41:13something heavy,
41:14for example.
41:15The diamond
41:15will mark
41:16the exact center
41:17of a stud
41:18which is placed
41:1916 inches apart
41:20from one another
41:21and you can drill
41:22something to that center
41:23to make sure
41:24whatever you hang
41:25is safely attached.
41:27Now,
41:28most coins
41:28have ridges
41:29and this is the legacy
41:31of the olden days.
41:32You see,
41:33back in the day,
41:34all coins
41:34were linked
41:35to a silver standard.
41:36The amount of silver
41:37used in the coin
41:38was proportionate
41:39to the value
41:40of the coin.
41:41So,
41:42the more actual
41:42silver was used
41:43to make the coin,
41:44the higher
41:45its value was.
41:46Hi-ho silver!
41:48Do you remember
41:48the Lone Ranger?
41:49Silver was the name
41:50of his horse.
41:51Never mind.
41:53Anyway,
41:53all the coins
41:54had precious metal
41:55in them
41:56and some people
41:57started shaving off
41:58a little bit of silver
41:59from it.
42:00It wasn't noticeable
42:01on one,
42:02but if done
42:03on several,
42:04people could get
42:05quite a bit
42:05of that precious metal.
42:07So,
42:07to prevent fraud,
42:09the edges
42:09were made with ridges
42:10for security reasons.
42:12So,
42:12if someone attempted
42:13to shave it off,
42:14the ridges would disappear
42:15and no one
42:16would accept
42:17that coin anymore.
42:18Smart!
42:19Today,
42:20no one makes coins
42:21out of silver,
42:22the coins just
42:22represent the value.
42:24But the ridges
42:25are kind of
42:25a cultural heritage now.
42:27And finally,
42:28a typical plastic
42:29milk jug
42:30often has inverted
42:31circles
42:32on one or more
42:33of the sides.
42:34Not like alien
42:35crop circles,
42:36this dimple
42:37is there
42:37to make the jug
42:38more resistant
42:39and to prevent it
42:40from erupting
42:41in case the jug
42:41falls on the floor.
42:43The dimple
42:44gives some more space
42:45for the liquid
42:45to expand.
42:46Also,
42:47as the expiration
42:48date approaches,
42:49the microbes
42:50in the milk
42:50start to expel
42:51some gases.
42:52As there are
42:53more of them
42:53trapped inside,
42:54the pressure
42:55in the jug
42:55is rising.
42:56The dimple
42:57takes care
42:58of the expansion
42:58and prevents
42:59the jug
43:00from exploding.
43:01And the cows
43:02are utterly delighted
43:03that their hard work
43:05is not wasted.
43:10You must have
43:11noticed those lines
43:12on some kinds
43:13of chips.
43:14For one thing,
43:15they help
43:15with the distribution
43:16of spices
43:17and seasonings.
43:18In other words,
43:19all those substances
43:20that make your chips
43:21taste like cheese
43:22are mostly stored
43:24inside the lines.
43:26Plus,
43:27the lines
43:27make chips crunchier.
43:30Some cars
43:31have a tiny
43:32coffee cup sign
43:33on their dashboard.
43:34It's the vehicle's
43:35anti-drowsiness mechanism.
43:38There are
43:39manufacturers
43:39that equip
43:40their cars
43:41with a drowsiness
43:42detection system.
43:43It analyzes
43:44the speed,
43:45wheel angle,
43:46and lane deviations
43:47to figure out
43:48if it's time
43:49for the driver
43:49to take a break.
43:51If it is,
43:52the vehicle
43:52makes several
43:53audio signals
43:54and the coffee cup
43:56sign starts to flash.
43:59Some plastic milk
44:00containers have
44:01dents on their sides.
44:02These dents
44:03serve several purposes.
44:06For one thing,
44:07when milk spoils,
44:08this process
44:09usually causes swelling
44:11and high pressure buildup
44:12inside the container.
44:14That's when the dent
44:15comes in handy.
44:16It pops out
44:17and doesn't let
44:18the jug blow up.
44:20Plus,
44:21if you decide
44:21to freeze the milk,
44:23it will expand
44:23like any other liquid.
44:25And then again,
44:26the indentation
44:27will pop out
44:28and prevent the container
44:29from breaking
44:30inside your freezer.
44:32You might have wondered
44:34why jerry cans
44:35have three handles.
44:36It's a clever
44:37designer move.
44:39This way,
44:40if you carry
44:41the container alone,
44:42you can use
44:43only the central handle
44:44to distribute
44:45the weight evenly.
44:47But,
44:48if your friend
44:48wants to help you out,
44:50each of you
44:50can grab the side handle.
44:53The first jeans
44:54had a problem.
44:55Workers and miners,
44:57who were the original
44:58jeans wearers,
44:59put too much pressure
45:00on the poor piece
45:01of clothing.
45:02As a result,
45:03the seams
45:04couldn't withstand
45:05the stress
45:06and tore.
45:07Tiny metal studs
45:09were invented
45:09to prevent this
45:10from happening.
45:13Sticky notes
45:14come off
45:14relatively easily
45:15because their adhesive
45:16is spread out
45:17across the paper
45:18unevenly
45:19in small blobs.
45:20And only some
45:22of these blobs
45:22touch the surface
45:23of whatever
45:24you've stuck
45:24the note on.
45:25That's why
45:26when you unstick
45:27a post-it
45:28and attach it
45:29to something else,
45:30it still works
45:31until all the glue
45:32gets used
45:33or covered with dirt.
45:36Soda bottles
45:36are always filled
45:37in such a way
45:38that there's some space
45:40between the liquid
45:40and the cap.
45:42That's because soda
45:44contains carbon dioxide.
45:46It's a gas
45:47that can expand
45:48once a bottle
45:49is heated.
45:49If there's no gap
45:50in the bottle,
45:51it can break
45:52because of the pressure
45:53building inside.
45:55Also,
45:56when you open
45:57your drink,
45:58the gases go out
45:59in the form of bubbles
46:00and the drink
46:01is likely to overflow.
46:03The gap helps
46:04with this problem too.
46:07Dental floss
46:08is super useful
46:09for your teeth,
46:09but it might be
46:11rather hard
46:11to operate.
46:12It regularly slips
46:13out of your fingers
46:14and tangles.
46:16To avoid these problems,
46:18tear off a piece
46:19of dental floss
46:20and tie its two ends
46:22together.
46:22It'll be much easier
46:24to use
46:24and won't hurt
46:25your fingers.
46:27Now,
46:28about those horizontal lines
46:30on plastic bottles.
46:31They help hold bottles up.
46:34Some bottles are produced
46:36from soft plastic.
46:37Without the lines,
46:38they wouldn't keep
46:39their shape.
46:40Instead,
46:41they would twist easily
46:43or even break.
46:46The soft,
46:47round part
46:47under a soda bottle cap
46:49keeps the carbonation
46:50from escaping.
46:51Without it,
46:53your pop
46:53would go flat
46:54in no time,
46:55probably even
46:56before you buy it.
46:59If you don't have
47:00anywhere to put
47:01a toothpick
47:01after using it,
47:03break off its flat end
47:04at the first groove
47:05and place it
47:06on the table.
47:07Now,
47:08you can balance
47:08the used portion
47:09of your toothpick
47:10on the grooved part
47:11so that it doesn't
47:12have to touch
47:13the table.
47:15You can also make
47:16a makeshift stand
47:17for disposable chopsticks.
47:19They have a sort of
47:20lump on one side.
47:22Break that lump off
47:23before you split
47:24the pair.
47:26Now,
47:27when you want
47:27to take a sushi break,
47:29just place the stick
47:30on this stand.
47:33Donuts are shaped
47:34like rings
47:35because,
47:36otherwise,
47:36they might get
47:37overdone at the edges
47:38but uncooked
47:40and gooey inside.
47:42With a hole
47:43in the center,
47:43both the outside
47:44and the inside
47:45get ready
47:46at the same time.
47:49Ever notice
47:50that layer
47:51of clear fluid
47:52in gel pens?
47:53It's called
47:53the ink follower
47:54or stopper fluid.
47:57The gel
47:58in such pens
47:58contains pigment
48:00particles
48:00dissolved
48:01in a polymer solution.
48:03The gel
48:04should be thick
48:04enough to keep
48:05the pigment
48:05particles suspended
48:06but also thin enough
48:08to flow first
48:09onto the ball
48:10and then the paper.
48:12The main task
48:14of the stopper fluid
48:15is to be a barrier
48:16to prevent the gel
48:17from evaporating
48:18or leaking out.
48:19Without this
48:20transparent fluid,
48:21your gel pen
48:22wouldn't function.
48:24The fluid
48:25always stays
48:26in one position
48:27and doesn't get
48:28dissolved with the gel.
48:29Neither does it
48:30move backward
48:30or flow out
48:31of the pen.
48:34Some button-down shirts
48:35have a button
48:36hidden on the back
48:37of the collar.
48:39Its main purpose
48:40is to prevent
48:41the tie
48:41from sticking out
48:42from under the collar.
48:44As for that
48:45locker loop
48:46on the back,
48:48you can use it
48:49to hang the shirt
48:50on a hook
48:50to avoid wrinkling it.
48:53Outer rings
48:54and zipper sliders,
48:55especially when
48:56two sliders
48:57are used together,
48:58are added
48:59so that you can
49:00connect them
49:00with a lock
49:01and keep sticky
49:02fingers away.
49:05Most ambulance cars
49:06have this word
49:07printed on the front
49:08of the vehicle.
49:09That's the word
49:10ambulance backward.
49:13It's written in reverse
49:14so that the driver
49:15in front of the ambulance
49:16can see the word
49:17properly in their
49:18rearview mirror.
49:20Then they can move
49:21out of the way
49:22and let the ambulance
49:23pass.
49:25Escalator brushes
49:26serve an important
49:27safety purpose.
49:29You might have heard
49:30that most accidents
49:31happen after people
49:32get their bags
49:33or clothes stuck
49:34in escalators
49:35because they stand
49:36too close to the sides.
49:38But when there are
49:39nylon brushes
49:40on both sides,
49:41you can't but keep
49:42your feet away
49:43from the escalator's
49:44skirt panels.
49:45The result?
49:46No accidents.
49:49The side holes
49:49in sneakers
49:50are for laces.
49:52Since sneakers
49:54were originally
49:54invented for
49:55basketball players,
49:56this interesting design
49:57allowed them
49:58to accommodate
49:59any player's foot.
50:01They just needed
50:02to lace their sneakers
50:03in the most comfortable
50:04way for them.
50:06The holes
50:07in the bottoms
50:08of your earphones
50:09allow air to circulate
50:10up and through
50:11the speakers.
50:13It helps to increase
50:14low frequencies,
50:15making the bass
50:16sound deeper.
50:17The quality of the sound
50:19also becomes
50:19much better.
50:22Ever been stranded
50:23with a cup of applesauce
50:24but no spoon at hand?
50:27But each snack pack
50:28already has
50:29a built-in spoon.
50:31Several twists
50:32of the foil lid
50:33and here you go!
50:37Diamond slits
50:38on backpacks
50:39were originally placed
50:40only on traveler bags.
50:41Their purpose
50:42was to carry robes.
50:45These days,
50:46you can find such slits
50:47on almost every backpack.
50:49Why not use them
50:50to carry a bottle of water,
50:52an umbrella,
50:52or a pair of sneakers?
50:56Highlighters
50:56are filled
50:57with a special
50:58semi-transparent
50:59fluorescent ink
51:00that can glow
51:01in dim light.
51:03Yellow and light green
51:04hues are the most popular
51:06because they don't
51:07prevent you
51:07from seeing the text
51:09after black and white
51:10photocopying.
51:12Photocopiers
51:13perceive yellow
51:13and light green marks
51:15as almost non-existent
51:16and don't print them.
51:19A stop sign
51:20has an octagonal shape
51:22to help drivers
51:23recognize it easily,
51:24even if they see it
51:25from the back.
51:26When the signs
51:27weren't reflective yet,
51:28this shape
51:29prevented drivers
51:30from confusing
51:31the stop sign
51:32with any other
51:33at night.
51:35The number 57
51:36on a Heinz ketchup bottle
51:38has nothing to do
51:39with the product label.
51:41The truth is
51:42that the place
51:43with the numbers
51:43is the very sweet spot
51:45you should tap
51:46to get the ketchup flowing.
51:48So, stop hitting
51:49the bottom
51:50of your sauce bottle
51:51and hit 57.
51:54Lots of private houses
51:56have triangular-shaped roofs
51:57because this allows rain,
51:59snow, and fallen leaves
52:01to slide off the slope.
52:03If all this stuff
52:04piled up on top
52:05of your house,
52:06one day,
52:07your roof would collapse.
52:11Airplane windows
52:12have rounded edges
52:13and that's a crucial
52:14safety measure.
52:15it prevents
52:16aircraft accidents.
52:18Weak spots
52:19are usually situated
52:20in the corners.
52:22If airplane windows
52:23were square
52:23or rectangular,
52:25each of them
52:25would have four
52:26potential weak spots.
52:28Under pressure,
52:29they would collapse.
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