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Discover how to transform ordinary household items into extraordinary tools with our revealing guide. You’ve been missing out on the true potential of your belongings. Learn innovative hacks that enhance functionality and efficiency. This video showcases 25 clever uses that turn junk into powerful resources. Unleash your inner expert and elevate your DIY game with just a few simple tricks!
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00:00You know, there are all sorts of amazing things you can do with products already lying around the house that
00:07were meant for other things.
00:09We'll explore some of those, plus everyday items that have other purposes you may not be aware of.
00:15I'm also in a silly mood, so hey, let's have some fun!
00:20Many pairs of kitchen scissors today have a serrated opening where the handles and blades meet.
00:25You can use this as an herb stripper to de-stem difficult herbs like thyme, rosemary, and chives.
00:33Saves you a lot of time trying to pick the leaves off by hand.
00:36And if you're short of a vase, you could present roses to your significant other this way.
00:42Just be careful when you're pointing the sharp end.
00:45The metal tab on soda cans can be flipped around.
00:49You can slip a straw in place so you don't have to hold it up to your mouth.
00:53This stay-on tab replaced the pull ring tab created in the early 60s.
00:58You remember those, don't you?
01:00Those could be quite sharp and easily discarded where they could be a menace for others.
01:05Now you can pop your straw straight into one.
01:09Also means you can produce some bubbles and make a mess.
01:13Sometimes when you purchase an article of clothing, you receive a plastic baggie with an extra button and a swash
01:20of fabric.
01:21While the fabric is clearly used to patch holes, it can also be used to test the effects of various
01:27cleaners on certain surfaces.
01:29It's handy, too, to test wash cycles before using them to wash the whole garment.
01:35And if you want to clean your nose with it, that suggestion never came from me.
01:40You can use a screwdriver for leverage if you're having trouble lifting or moving something.
01:46Some also have a hexagonal-shaped handle that fits inside a wrench or spanner.
01:51You can use it to improve torque and, again, for leverage.
01:55A little easier on your hands.
01:57Some of us aren't that strong.
01:58Or maybe that's just me.
02:01Rubber bands are great for many things.
02:03But if you have a bottle that's hard to open, you can wrap the band around it for a better
02:08grip.
02:11Escalators have those fluffy black brushes for a similar reason that some have yellow lines on their steps.
02:17To try and deter people from getting too close to dangerous places.
02:21People don't always take notice.
02:23And sometimes clothing can drape close to a point where the step meets the edge or skirt.
02:28The brush is a little barrier to help prevent this from happening.
02:32They can also catch bits of fluff and prevent other small things from falling down into the gaps.
02:40Your average pair of jeans has several features that are both functional and somewhat sentimental.
02:46The meadow rivets around the pockets help secure the stress points.
02:50This ensures they last a bit longer than average, though not all jeans have them.
02:56Many still have a tiny pocket directly above the main pocket.
03:00This was originally meant to hold a pocket watch.
03:03Even though pocket watches are mostly a thing of the past, many people still use this space to store coins,
03:10rings, or even a portable USB.
03:14Now, this may seem a little obvious.
03:16But if you've ever wondered what all the notches are in a car tire, it's for traction on the road.
03:22However, there are also a good indicator if your tire is getting too worn down.
03:28If those notches aren't so deep anymore and are almost flush with the road, it's time to replace them.
03:35If you don't, the next time you try to stop suddenly at a stop sign, you might be surprised to
03:41find your car has turned into a giant roller skate.
03:44Those takeaway containers, most associated with Chinese restaurants, are designed to not only carry your food home, but to store
03:53them in the fridge.
03:54They double as a plate, as you can eat straight out of them and don't have to worry about dirty
03:59dishes.
04:00Yay!
04:01They were actually patented way back in 1894 to transport freshly shucked oysters and were known as oyster pails.
04:10They were later adapted to use as leak-proof containers for food.
04:15While you're sitting on an airplane and looking out the window, you may have noticed those little holes, or in
04:21some instances, a small singular opening near the bottom.
04:25This is called a breather hole, and no, it's not for you.
04:28It's designed to equalize the difference in air pressure which builds up between the pressurized cabin and the atmosphere outside,
04:36especially during high altitudes.
04:39It also releases moisture from between the panes to avoid frost from forming on the windows and obstructing that all
04:46-important view.
04:47Sorry, but it looks like you won't be drawing a smiley face on it anytime soon.
04:53This was first introduced way back in 1956 by a company in Japan.
04:58Pretty cool, huh?
04:59They got their inspiration from snap-off rows on chocolate bars.
05:04Just don't get the two mixed up.
05:06One doesn't taste good.
05:08When it comes to measuring tape, almost every reel has an empty slot in the metallic end.
05:14This is called a nail grab, so you can attach it to a nail or screw.
05:19A handy trick to do measurements without requiring someone else to hold it in place.
05:25Ooh, very nifty.
05:27Bobby pins have grooves on one side to hold your hair in place better.
05:32Crazy notion, huh?
05:34The straight side goes face up while the grooves go down against your head.
05:38They're called bobby pins because of the bobbed hairstyle, which was popular in the 1920s,
05:45though the pins were invented in the 19th century.
05:48The look is gone, but the pins remain.
05:51Please take them out before you wash your hair, as they don't look great stuck to your fingers.
05:57If you've been in a car or a bus and noticed the textured black dots baked into the black edges,
06:03you've probably worked out that it's not there for its pretty looks.
06:07It's called FRIT, a ceramic paint.
06:10Its main purpose is to protect the window from ultraviolet rays.
06:14It also creates a rough surface for the adhesive to cling to.
06:19Now, if you see a pink lump of adhesive in the corner, please do not touch it.
06:24It's actually someone's old bubble gum.
06:28If you take a look at the bottom of the lock, chances are you'll see one or two little holes.
06:34This is to let water out from the inside that may have been trapped due to rain.
06:39This mini-draining capability prevents the inner working from rusting over or freezing in place if the weather is very
06:46cold.
06:46If, in another situation, the lock becomes stuck, you can ease an oil-based product inside to lubricate the lock
06:55and get it working again.
06:58If you've lost the key and want to ease your frustrations, you can yell into the holes.
07:03It won't do anything to unlock it, but it may help you feel a little better.
07:09Some dress shirts have a fabric loop on the back.
07:12You guessed it, it's used for hanging the shirt up.
07:15The loops were reportedly first used in the Navy, as it was easy to simply hang them on the wall.
07:22During the 1960s in colleges, the fashion of the day was to wear the shirt buttoned all the way to
07:28the top, which made them difficult to hang.
07:31So designers began putting the loop on the back.
07:34If the student removed the loop, it signified that they were going steady in a relationship.
07:39Unless your friend ripped one off for a prank, now everyone's asking whom you're with.
07:45There's a little more to this story, but we haven't got time to hang around.
07:50And yes, that's a bad pun.
07:53On purpose.
07:54It's what I do.
07:56Ever wondered why coins have those little ridges along the edge?
08:00It's a leftover from earlier times when they were worth more.
08:04Counterfeiters could easily file the edges off to sell as gold or silver coins to make some profit.
08:10The ridges were created so it was much easier to tell which of the coins had been altered.
08:16It's not needed today, but the coins still have that altered style.
08:20If you ever get really bored, you could try counting how many ridges there are.
08:25Actually, that is a very boring idea.
08:28Forget that and watch another Bright Side video instead.
08:34So, grocery carts have loops for a reason.
08:37You don't want to put your jacket in your cart next to a bunch of potatoes and onions, do you?
08:42Hang it on the loop instead.
08:44It's there to help you organize your cart better.
08:47Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.
08:50Whenever your cart's full, just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra purchases.
08:55Lift up the whole metal thing, sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels, and secure it with
09:02those handy hooks.
09:03If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
09:08It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.
09:11You need more tension.
09:13Just tie it in a knot.
09:15Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird.
09:18It's just a marketing trick.
09:19Back in the 70s, a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe to show that their toothpaste had double action.
09:27Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.
09:30But those blue bristles on your toothbrush actually make sense.
09:35They gradually lose their color over time.
09:38When the blue's faded, it's time to change your toothbrush.
09:42Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?
09:46Its hidden purpose is to drain water out to keep it from rusting.
09:50It's also the place to lubricate a padlock.
09:53A drop of oil in there will make it open and close way easier.
09:57Those ridges on the edge of dimes aren't just for show.
10:01People used to shave off the edges, then melt the edges down into new coins.
10:06But thanks to the new design, it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges off.
10:13If you still struggle with peeling an orange, here's another way of opening it.
10:17First, cut off the top and bottom.
10:20Make a slit on the side and pull it open.
10:23That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
10:28These tubes are usually sealed with foil.
10:31So, unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them, just flip the cap over and push.
10:38The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime supply of soda.
10:45It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.
10:47The lid keeps the liquid inside.
10:50The rubber disc keeps the gas inside.
10:53Until you drink it.
10:55Ha ha ha!
10:55If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen, your notebooks are probably all full of holes.
11:02The blue side's there for when you need to erase something on much thicker paper.
11:06It works on pencil and even ink, as long as the paper's thick enough.
11:11Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
11:16They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
11:20Still coming loose?
11:21Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
11:27Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.
11:32It's handy if you want to be fancy.
11:34Put your thumb in the indent and pour away.
11:38The technical name for this little dude is a punt.
11:42Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand are ready to be opened in a new and easier way.
11:48Look how happy they are!
11:49Try splitting it right down the middle.
11:52No more sugar on your fingers.
11:54No more tiny little paper bit.
11:56Even your coffee's happier.
11:58Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it, so you can hang it on a handy hook in the
12:03bathroom.
12:04But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.
12:09Check out the bottom of the pack.
12:11It has a perforated line.
12:13Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
12:17Doorknobs are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.
12:21Why?
12:22They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.
12:26Just a couple of hours, and the pesky microbes are gone.
12:30But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!
12:34Bottles have long necks for a reason.
12:36Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.
12:40Two zips too much?
12:43Maybe.
12:43But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
12:47Just lock them together.
12:49Now, no one can open your backpack.
12:51Don't have a lock on you?
12:53You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paper clip.
12:58Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
13:00That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
13:06You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
13:10Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.
13:13So, most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system, pre-installed.
13:19Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
13:25Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.
13:28Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
13:32Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
13:36Now, run!
13:38You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.
13:43Don't throw them away.
13:45They soak up excess moisture.
13:47So, any times your shoes are a bit damp, chuck a few gel packets in there overnight.
13:54You might have been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.
13:57Really?
13:57Here's the gist.
13:59Don't apply it to your hair.
14:01Just apply it to the roots.
14:03The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.
14:07Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.
14:11They were invented to protect people's work.
14:14People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.
14:18The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.
14:21They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their writing further from the edge so it's
14:27not lost to a hungry rodent.
14:30Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.
14:33But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.
14:37You can use them to measure liquids.
14:39The bottom line equals 1 ounce, the second line equals 5 ounces, and the third line equals 12 ounces.
14:47If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.
14:51Pour it from the other side of the carton.
14:53It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.
14:58Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
15:04If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
15:08If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
15:14get out.
15:15Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are right-handed.
15:22It would make way more sense to have them on the right.
15:24The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.
15:30So, for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?
15:37The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.
15:41It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dice, maybe a big smiley emoji.
15:47But it's actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.
15:51When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.
15:57The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.
16:00It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get mixed in together, right
16:06in your cup.
16:07It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water, because they don't have to wash the machine after
16:14each one.
16:15Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.
16:20Nah, not really, but they look better and are more natural.
16:23But there's another reason to use them.
16:26They're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.
16:30Bonus tip?
16:30Add some dry orange peel to your closet.
16:33No moth is ever going in there again.
16:37What's hiding inside Coca-Cola cans and regular household batteries?
16:42Why do magnets affect breakfast cereals?
16:45Do crosswalk buttons actually work, or are they just useless decorations?
16:50What does that USB symbol really mean?
16:54I'm not sure I know the answers to these and similar questions, but I'm eager to learn the truth together
17:00with you.
17:01Let's find it out.
17:03Coca-Cola cans have a secret few people know about.
17:07Here's a Coke can.
17:08Let's submerge it in a highly corrosive alkaline solution.
17:12The aluminum dissolves due to a process known as hydrolysis, and we can see a plastic liner inside the can.
17:19It's made from a polymer or epoxy resin, and serves as some kind of a protective barrier between the aluminum
17:25walls of the can and the rather acidic soda.
17:30Despite a popular myth, household batteries don't actually contain liquid, and if you accidentally cut them open, no toxic liquid
17:38will spill.
17:38Most of them are dry cell batteries, which are made of electrochemical cells.
17:43Those convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
17:47Larger batteries often house numerous small cells within them, too.
17:51Even Tesla vehicle batteries consist of multiple small cells.
17:55When combined, they easily provide the necessary voltage.
18:01Most toothbrushes have differently colored bristles, but they aren't just pleasing to the eye.
18:06Those bristles, often blue, have a functional purpose.
18:09They're called toothbrush indicators, and their colors fade as you use the brush.
18:14The American Dental Association recommends changing your toothbrush at least four times a year.
18:19And by getting paler, these bristles help you figure out when it's time to replace your toothbrush.
18:26You'll probably agree that there's no better snack than a pack of chips.
18:30Some are flat, others have ridges.
18:32Is it just aesthetics?
18:34Not really.
18:35The main purpose of those lines on some kinds of chips is to help with the distribution of spices and
18:40seasonings.
18:41In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
18:47Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
18:52Now, this one might be a surprise, but some breakfast cereals are magnetic.
18:56That's because they're often fortified with iron in the form of a fine powder.
19:01Due to the added iron, cereal flakes get attracted to magnets.
19:05All this may sound kind of alarming, but in reality, the iron content in the flakes is minimal
19:10and doesn't pose any threat to your health.
19:13That clear fluid in gel pens is called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
19:18The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
19:24The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
19:29out.
19:30Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
19:34The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
19:39Neither does it move backwards or flow out of the pen.
19:44Many pedestrian crosswalk buttons, namely in New York, are placebo buttons.
19:49They do literally nothing when you press them.
19:52Originally, they were functional after being introduced in 1964,
19:56but today, most of them don't affect traffic lights,
19:59which are programmed based on the real needs of the traffic flow.
20:03Why do such buttons even exist, then?
20:05It's a simple psychological trick, providing you with an illusion of control.
20:11You might have noticed that movie theater seats are almost always red.
20:16This choice isn't random.
20:17It has strategic importance, which is rooted in visual science.
20:21The thing is, red light has a longer wavelength.
20:24It means that it's the first color to disappear in low light.
20:27It allows the audience to concentrate better on the screen once the movie begins.
20:32Such a design choice enhances the viewing experience by minimizing distractions.
20:38Speed bumps are crucial for pedestrian safety.
20:41But at the same time, they can seriously increase car emissions
20:44due to the non-stop acceleration and deceleration they cause.
20:49To address this issue, some cities, like London, are testing fake speed bumps.
20:54Those are optical illusions painted on the road.
20:57They look raised from a driver's perspective, but in reality, they're flat.
21:02Authorities hope that this approach will slow down drivers
21:05without having a negative impact on the environment.
21:10Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
21:15That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
21:18It's a gas that can expand once the bottle's heated.
21:21If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
21:27Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, making the drink overflow.
21:32The gap helps with this problem, too.
21:36The USB symbol, looking like a trident, has always sparked multiple speculations about its origin.
21:44One popular idea is that it represents Neptune's trident and symbolizes power and adaptability.
21:50But there's also a little bit less exciting theory.
21:54A man who claimed to have designed the symbol in the 1980s stated that it was supposed to represent connectivity.
22:00The large circle symbolizes a computer,
22:02while the attached shapes, the circle, the triangle, and square, stand for different outputs.
22:10The design of a tennis racket has a specific feature known as the throat.
22:15It's an open space below the head of the racket.
22:18This space isn't just for storing balls,
22:21it also improves the racket's aerodynamics by letting air pass through.
22:25It seriously reduces drag during swings.
22:29Speaking of tennis, tennis courts are usually built with a north-south orientation.
22:35It helps minimize the impact of the sun's position during the game,
22:38ensuring that neither player has the sun directly in their eyes.
22:43Look closely at a tram's overhead lines,
22:46and you'll see that its contact wires zigzag back and forth instead of going in a straight line.
22:51That's because all trams have pantographs attached to their roofs.
22:56The upper part of the pantograph is gradually worn down by the overhead wire and eventually needs to be replaced.
23:03To wear it down evenly,
23:05the wire is not installed strictly along the tram's path, but in zigzag patterns.
23:11As the tram moves, the pantograph slides along the wire, and it wears down evenly.
23:18Those cone-shaped water cooler cups?
23:20Their shape is intentionally designed to prevent users from setting the cups down.
23:25This allows employees to minimize the risk of spilling water on their desks around various electronic devices.
23:32Plus, less material is used to produce cone-shaped cups,
23:35which makes the process less wasteful and more cost-effective.
23:39It also kind of supports sustainability by encouraging people to drink their water quickly
23:44and dispose of their cups immediately after.
23:49Most suitcases have two zipper pulls, and it serves several purposes.
23:54First of all, if one zipper fails, the other can keep the suitcase closed.
23:59Even better, having two zippers allows you to have easier access to small sections of your suitcase
24:05without having to open it entirely.
24:08And finally, when you have two zippers, you can connect them with a padlock for increased security.
24:16Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
24:19These dents serve several purposes.
24:22When milk spoils, it usually causes swelling and high-pressure buildup inside the container.
24:27That's when the dent pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
24:31Plus, if you decide to freeze the milk, it will expand like any other fluid.
24:35And then again, the indentation will pop out and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
24:44If you ever had a problem figuring out why fake pockets exist, you need to hear this.
24:50The main reason is that if a clothing item has a specific cut or shape, pockets may spoil it.
24:56They can alter the item's shape either in the warehouse or already on the retail rack.
25:01The solution?
25:03Getting rid of the pockets in key areas.
25:05Plus, fake pockets are obviously cheaper, and they don't get stretched out.
25:11The thermos wasn't actually invented to keep your coffee warm.
25:16It was made by a Scottish scientist who wanted a safe place to keep his chemicals at a stable temperature.
25:22So, he took two bottles, put the smaller one inside the bigger bottle, and vacuumed out the air between them.
25:32All right, let's dish about condiments.
25:35In French schools, they're keeping a tight leash on ketchup, mayo, and vinaigrette.
25:40Why?
25:40Well, they're trying to up their meal game for the students.
25:43The rule is simple.
25:45These sassy sauces can't be just hanging out randomly.
25:49No, they must be served up with the most appropriate dish.
25:52It's all about making sure those kiddos are getting the best meal possible.
25:57Bon appetit!
25:58Did you know that chewing gum is a big no-no in Singapore?
26:02Yep, it's illegal to bring in any old gum.
26:05But you can get your hands on some special medical gum if you really need it.
26:10And let me tell you, Singapore doesn't mess around when it comes to gum.
26:14You could end up with a hefty fight or even spend some time behind bars.
26:18Maybe they'll really chew you out.
26:20So, just leave the double bubble at home if you're planning a trip over there.
26:26Now, in Victoria, Australia, you've got to keep it down during certain times.
26:30Yep, you heard me right.
26:32No loud noises are allowed at night when everyone's trying to catch some Zs.
26:37And on Good Friday, try to keep it quiet all day long.
26:41So, let's be considerate and give our ears a break, shall we?
26:45Now, in Rome, you can't keep your goldfish in a boring old glass bowl.
26:49No siree, that's considered cruel, because those little guys need their oxygen flow.
26:55Plus, if you keep them in a bowl too long, they might go blind.
26:59And get this, you can't even give away goldfish as prizes.
27:03The law's got a whole subsection about it.
27:06So, if you're planning on bringing a goldfish along on your next trip to Rome,
27:10make sure you've got a fancy tank ready for them.
27:14Now, let's play a little game.
27:16Check out this picture.
27:17Can you guess where it was taken?
27:19Ha ha, good luck with that.
27:21That chair you see is called a monoblock chair.
27:24And it's pretty special.
27:26You see, most objects give away clues about when and where they're from.
27:30Like the shape of electrical outlets or the labels on your shampoo bottle.
27:34But the monoblock?
27:36Nope, it's totally what they call context-free.
27:39Crazy, right?
27:40But get this, these chairs have caused quite a stir.
27:44Now, some folks think they're the bee's knees,
27:46calling them one of the world's most perfectly designed chairs.
27:50Others, not so much.
27:52They say the homogenous nature of the chair is disturbing and the real evil of globalization.
27:58And get this, in Basel, Switzerland,
28:01they actually banned these chairs from public spaces from 2008 to 2017
28:06to keep the city looking pretty.
28:08But they're back now.
28:11One more thing you can't do in Switzerland is flush your toilet after 10 p.m.
28:15Oh no, wait!
28:17It's an urban myth.
28:18Someone posted it on the internet, and thus the funky rumors spread.
28:23But here's the deal.
28:24Taking baths at weird hours is kind of iffy.
28:27It's not okay to run a bath late at night because it's noisy and rude.
28:31But listen up.
28:32There's no way anyone can stop you from taking a shower between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
28:38as long as you don't hog the bathroom for more than 20 minutes.
28:41So go ahead.
28:42Get your scrub on whenever you please.
28:45And make sure to flush the toilet, preferably with the lid closed.
28:49You don't want to have a germ convention in your bathroom.
28:52Uh-oh.
28:53Looks like you don't want to run out of gas while cruising on the Autobahn in Germany.
28:57The authorities have put a ban on stopping your vehicle on the highway.
29:01So make sure you fill up that tank before hitting the road.
29:05And don't even think about taking a stroll on the Autobahn,
29:08because you could end up with a fine for putting other drivers at risk,
29:12not to mention getting run over.
29:13Hey, did you hear about the musician that was run over on the Autobahn?
29:18He B-flat.
29:19Anyway, stay safe out there.
29:22In Greece, wearing high heels at historical sites has been a no-no since 2009.
29:28Apparently, those pointy shoes can cause some damage to the ground and the architecture.
29:33So if you're planning a trip to the Acropolis, you should leave those stilettos at home.
29:38But there's more.
29:39Did you know that high heels are also banned from Disney parks?
29:43Yeah, it's true.
29:44As much as we love our fancy footwear, it turns out that they can be a hazard in crowded places.
29:50So if you're planning a trip to the happiest place on Earth,
29:53make sure you wear some comfy flats instead.
29:56Your feet and Mickey Mouse will thank you.
29:59In Canada, you're not allowed to use more than 25 pennies per transaction.
30:04Yep, it's true.
30:05This is all part of a plan to phase out the penny, which started back in 2013.
30:10So if you're planning on paying for something with a bunch of pennies, you might want to think twice.
30:15Like in a penny for your thoughts.
30:17But hey, at least you won't have to lug around all that extra change anymore.
30:22Now, sharing memes in Australia is technically illegal.
30:27Yeah, the Copyright Act says it's a no-no to distribute anything that might hurt the owner's copyright.
30:32But let's be real, Aussies love their memes too much to let a little thing like the law stop them.
30:39So don't worry, they're still spreading those hilarious pictures around.
30:44Traveling to Guatemala with your kiddos?
30:46Well, just make sure they don't try to sneak any party whistles onto the plane.
30:51Yep, you heard that right.
30:53Whistles are a no-no in this country.
30:55Apparently, too many people were using them to pretend they were police officers.
30:59So, to avoid any confusion, the Guatemalan authorities cracked down and banned them.
31:05But don't worry, they didn't ban fake uniforms.
31:08Go figure.
31:09Just kidding.
31:11If you were ever thinking of bringing a wheelbarrow into Nigeria, I've got some news for you.
31:17Don't even try.
31:18Sure, you can totally grab one once you're there.
31:21But they won't let you bring it across the border.
31:23Why?
31:24Well, they're all about supporting their own manufacturing industry.
31:28So they want to give their local wheelbarrow makers a chance to shine.
31:32Who knew wheelbarrows could cause such a fuss?
31:35Now, if Tunisia is your next vacay destination, listen up.
31:39Before you toss in a pencil for your Sudoku or crosswords, let me tell you something cray-cray.
31:46Pencils are a no-go in Tunisia.
31:49Yep, you heard that right.
31:50But relax, it concerns cases of import only.
31:54It's a mystery why they're banned.
31:56But better safe than sorry, right?
31:58So, pack your bags wisely and leave those pencils at home.
32:02Who knows?
32:03Maybe you'll discover a new way to keep your brain sharp on the plane ride over.
32:07Hey, guess what?
32:09China has banned time travel movies and shows since 2011.
32:13Apparently, the authorities think they're too accurate and could mess with people's perception of history.
32:18So, if you're heading to China, you don't have to worry about getting caught with a DeLorean in your luggage.
32:24But maybe leave your Back to the Future DVD at home if you plan on watching it on the plane.
32:30Trust us, you don't want to mess with Chinese time travel laws.
32:34Hey, did you know that on the beautiful island of Capri in Italy, flip-flops are a big no-no?
32:41Apparently, the locals love their peace and quiet so much that they've made it illegal to wear, quote, excessively noisy
32:48footwear, end quote.
32:49But don't worry, you can still rock your favorite pair of clunky shoes in the rest of Italy.
32:56Just make sure to leave the flip-flops at home if you're planning a trip to Capri.
33:00And if you do decide to break the rules, be prepared to face the consequences.
33:05Tourists have actually been prosecuted for disrespecting this law.
33:09So, let's all be respectful of the locals and keep our footwear quiet, shall we?
33:16Have you heard about those Kinder Surprise candy eggs?
33:19Well, in the USA, they're banned.
33:21Can you believe it?
33:23Apparently, the little toy inside is a major choking hazard.
33:26And get this, some folks have even been caught trying to smuggle them in from our neighbors up north in
33:32Canada.
33:33Talk about a candy caper.
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