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Discover the 25 ingenious ways to use your household items that manufacturers don't want you to know! This eye-opening video reveals hidden features and designs that can transform your everyday life. From clever office tools to kitchen gadgets with secret functions, learn how to maximize efficiency and unlock the true potential of your belongings. Prepare to be amazed by the engineering secrets that are hiding in plain sight!
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00:00Now here's a trick. Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate, put it horizontally, with
00:06no plate underneath, of course.
00:08This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles, because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach
00:14the end of the process.
00:15Also, it gives the grater more stability, when otherwise you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in
00:21the air with the other hand.
00:22When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall of the grater, simply turn
00:28it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
00:32Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
00:37Since copper has some antibacterial properties, dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay and
00:44let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
00:47An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely is to put a small mirror in between
00:53the layers for about 5 minutes.
00:55If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up, it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
01:00Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
01:03A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
01:08Okay, I'm in.
01:09If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer, you'll be surprised at how
01:16much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
01:19Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course, but that's not very good for any
01:25piece of tech, you know.
01:26So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
01:31It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
01:34Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard, then
01:40take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
01:43The slime will fill the entire space between the keys, and its sticky properties will let it gather every little
01:49bit of garbage.
01:51Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
01:55Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl, and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
02:01Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
02:04It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
02:08Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
02:11And that's no yolk!
02:13If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries or want to make a cherry pie, push the
02:19stones out with a straw.
02:21Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle that can be used exactly for that.
02:27Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
02:30Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent, then run it for about 10 seconds.
02:36Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
02:39Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor when you hammer nails into it.
02:45Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
02:49The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
02:55Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
03:01For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone, then wipe the leftovers with
03:07a damp cloth.
03:08For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
03:14Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
03:18This'll help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
03:23The sticky residue on jars left after you remove the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
03:30So, take some vegetable oil instead.
03:32Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
03:36Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
03:41If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter,
03:45hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
03:47Light up its end, and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
03:52Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull,
03:55try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
03:59Not while you're wearing them, of course.
04:01Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
04:05That'll stop them from rusting.
04:07Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge
04:12by turning the contents upside down.
04:15This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
04:20Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
04:24To bring your permanent marker back to life,
04:27simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material inside and shake.
04:32Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes,
04:36the marker will be almost as good as new.
04:39Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
04:43Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container
04:47will help it keep fresher for much longer.
04:50This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
04:53That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
04:59These tubes are usually sealed with foil,
05:01so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
05:04just flip the cap over and push.
05:07Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
05:12They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
05:15Still coming loose?
05:16Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
05:22Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it,
05:25so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
05:27But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
05:31Check out the bottom of the pack.
05:33It has a perforated line.
05:35Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
05:38Two zips too much?
05:40Maybe.
05:41But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
05:44Just lock them together.
05:46Now, no one can open your backpack.
05:48Don't have a lock on you?
05:50You can also tie them together with some string,
05:52or even just a paper clip.
05:54Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
05:57That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar
06:00is used to hold your tie in place.
06:02Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
06:06Shoe manufacturers care about their customers,
06:08so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
06:14Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
06:19Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
06:22Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
06:25Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
06:28Now, run.
06:29Yeah, go ahead.
06:31Car headrests are all about comfort,
06:33and detachable headrests are all about safety.
06:36If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
06:40If you ever get locked or trapped in your car,
06:43you can use the bars to smash the window and get out.
06:47If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
06:51It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
06:54You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
06:58It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
07:01The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
07:06Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
07:10That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two spouts.
07:16This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
07:21Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
07:24If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing,
07:29and if you remove your finger, it'll flow again.
07:32And don't forget to ask your server,
07:34Hey, wasabi!
07:36Alright.
07:37A hair straightener is an excellent tool, not only for treating your natural curls,
07:42but also for fixing crumpled money or documents.
07:45You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
07:47Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode.
07:50Otherwise, there's a risk of damaging the paper.
07:53Hair bands are good not only for getting your hair done,
07:56but also to open a glass jar with canned food.
07:59Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid,
08:02and if you don't open the can from the first attempt,
08:05your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
08:09So, put a hair band on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
08:15A simple rubber band will do as well.
08:17Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go.
08:20Over 40 billion Oreos are made every single year.
08:24It's the world's most popular manufactured cookie.
08:27The geometric design stamped into these cookies has the Nabisco logo,
08:32the symbol of European quality, surrounding the word Oreo.
08:36William Tournier created the chocolate cookie design we see today back in 1952.
08:42Headphone jacks might become a thing of the past because of wireless technology.
08:47But if you've seen one, you might have noticed the rings at the base of the plug.
08:51One ring means single sound playback.
08:54Two rings represent stereo sound in the left and right ear,
08:58while three rings means you've got stereo and a microphone built in.
09:02Now, the iconic orange, red, purple, yellow, and lime green rings of Froot Loops hide a deep secret within.
09:10They don't represent different fruit flavors.
09:12All those rings are the same fruit flavors blended together.
09:16The colors are just for show.
09:19The E in Dell's logo is at an angle because the founder, Michael Dell,
09:25wanted his technology to turn the world on its ear.
09:28A compass uses magnets to point to the magnetic north pole,
09:32but it's not really north at all.
09:35The north pole of a compass magnet points toward the north because the north and south attract.
09:41Earth's south magnetic pole is near the geographic north,
09:44while the north pole is near Earth's geographic south.
09:48Confusing, isn't it?
09:49Those little red spots you sometimes see after you crack an egg are nothing to be worried about.
09:56Tiny blood spots can be caused by a small rupture in the blood vessel of the hen as it was
10:01laying the egg.
10:02Eggs with these blood spots are safe to eat,
10:05but that spot can be removed if you want.
10:07It won't affect the taste of the egg.
10:10That's comforting.
10:11Ketchup is a word taken from many cultures, like Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian.
10:17It originally meant a pickled fish sauce.
10:20Ketchup is also an acceptable spelling use.
10:23However, ketchup is the most popular way it's spelled these days.
10:29Airbnb's logo isn't a bent paper clip, as it may seem to be.
10:33Bella, as it's called for belonging, means more than that.
10:36There's a person's head, the location symbol, and a heart for love.
10:41All joined together, they make Airbnb's iconic A and symbol of togetherness.
10:48E120 or Natural Red 4 food coloring, aka carmine, is made from tiny beetles.
10:54It's been used to color anything from cakes to candy to even drinks.
10:59That shine on candy also comes from bugs.
11:02This time, it's the Indian female lac bug.
11:06The beetle leaves behind a substance that is scraped from the trees
11:09to be formed into dry shellac that gives that glossy look.
11:14The Mozilla Firefox logo isn't a fox at all surrounding the planet.
11:19It's a red panda instead.
11:21The name Firefox is the English translation of its Chinese name.
11:26Those maintenance covers in the street are round for safety reasons.
11:30In past civilizations, like ancient Rome, manholes, that's what they were called back then,
11:36were square-shaped slabs of stone.
11:38Unfortunately, these were prone to accidents.
11:41If they weren't placed properly, a square cover could slip through the square hole diagonally.
11:46Ow!
11:47Placing a round cover eliminated this problem.
11:50A circle cover won't slip inside because there are no angles.
11:54A tomato isn't technically a vegetable, but a fruit.
11:58Banana trees aren't related to palm trees or trees at all.
12:02They're herbs.
12:04Banana is considered an herb because it never builds a woody trunk the way a tree does.
12:09Instead, it forms a succulent stalk, like lemongrass or its cousin, ginger.
12:14You can call them berries as well.
12:17The Golden Gate Bridge color wasn't meant to be the orangey-red that it is today.
12:21The bridge's original color was suggested to be many other colors,
12:26such as black with yellow stripes or even candy cane to make it visible for passing ships and aircraft,
12:33especially in the frequent San Francisco fog.
12:37But when the steel arrived, covered in an orange primer to protect it from rust,
12:42the architect preferred the international orange color, and it stuck.
12:47Those legs on the back of keyboards aren't an ergonomic design to help your wrist sit better.
12:53Using the legs out for too long can tire and hurt your wrists, plus slowing your typing down.
12:59The hinged legs are just there to help you see the letters and numbers better if you don't know how
13:04to touch type.
13:06The color of a chili pepper reveals nothing about its taste or heat.
13:11The smaller a chili is, the hotter it'll usually be.
13:15The heat doesn't come from the seeds, as believed, but the white membranes that hold them.
13:21Hidden within the Toblerone logo of the mountain
13:23Is the image of a bear standing on its hind legs, about to eat that yodeler over there?
13:29No, not really.
13:30This is because bears are a big part of Bern,
13:33one of the biggest cities in Switzerland, where the founder created the triangle chocolate tree.
13:39Toblerone is also a play on the founder's family name, Tobler,
13:42and the Italian word, Tyrone, for honey and almond nougat.
13:47The space below a cup of noodles is there to protect the noodles during transport.
13:51This technique is called a middle suspension.
13:55Not only are they protected better in their styrofoam cup,
13:58but it also helps those noodles soften more evenly and quickly.
14:02Now, even though you might have thought that the hole in the barrel of a ballpoint pen had no purpose,
14:08it does.
14:09It's called a venting system, which helps the ink flow more smoothly.
14:14This way, an even amount of air pressure is created inside and outside the pen,
14:19allowing the ink to flow into the point easily.
14:22One of the most recognized logos in the cycling world has a hidden item in its famous logo.
14:29Inside the Tour de France name, a cyclist hides in the O, U, and R.
14:35Those metal brackets on the top of the nozzles in gas stations have a unique design put into place in
14:42case of accidents.
14:43If a dodo accidentally forgets the nozzle is still inside the gas tank and starts driving away,
14:50the magnetic brackets separate without damaging any part of the gas pump.
14:55Wendy's logo is designed off of the daughter of creator Dave Thomas.
14:59It's also named after her nickname, but there is more to the logo than that.
15:05Wendy's collar spells out the word mom.
15:08While unintentional, it became something to mean a homey feel more than any other restaurant out there.
15:15Finding the right lane to be in while driving for your exit can sometimes be confusing,
15:20especially in a foreign country.
15:22Pay attention to the side of the road that exit signs are located.
15:26It'll be the lane you need to be in.
15:29Some toothpaste has a little seal on them that needs to be removed before you can use them.
15:34Instead of peeling back the foil layer, the toothpaste lid has a little spike on the top just for this
15:41reason.
15:42Tostitos have a secret symbol hidden right in the middle of their name.
15:46The two T's in the middle of the logo resemble two people enjoying Tostitos over a bowl of salsa.
15:53The salsa bowl is in red and forms the dot in the eye.
15:58One of the most recognizable figures in the world, the Statue of Liberty, for 16 years, functioned as a fully
16:05operational lighthouse.
16:07However, the light was barely visible, even from Manhattan.
16:11In 1901, it was eventually decommissioned as a lighthouse.
16:15Tourists could even visit the torch for a stunning view of the city.
16:18But an accident damaged the Statue of Liberty's torch in 1916, and it's been closed to the public ever since.
16:26The do-not-remove-under-penalty-of-law tag on mattresses isn't put there for the consumer or void your
16:33warranty either if you do remove them.
16:36In the 1900s, manufacturers used to create the filling with basically anything.
16:41Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.
16:45It didn't matter at the time.
16:46Strict laws created the tags to stop recycled materials from being used and sold as new.
16:53Good thing!
16:54Toyota's symbol is more than just some random rings combined.
16:58The three overlapping ovals symbolize the merge of the hearts of consumers and Toyota together.
17:04A California sushi roll is made of seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.
17:11But it's not crab meat at all.
17:14Surimi is an imitation crab meat.
17:17It's made of white fish blended with sugar instead of crustaceans.
17:20The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.
17:24The logo for Beats is just a lowercase b inside of a red circle.
17:29The circle represents a human head, with the b being the headphones in their shape.
17:35All those little black dots around the edges of car windows are called frits.
17:40A frit is a painted black enamel that's put into windshields during manufacturing.
17:44They block ultraviolet rays and help distribute temperatures between the metal and glass.
17:50There are 24 symbols hidden inside the Unilever logo.
17:55Let's count, shall we?
17:56The sun, dove, plant, spark, chili pepper, spoon, bowl, flower, ice cream, hand, hair, lips, swirl, fish, clothes, bee, particles,
18:11packaging, transformation, waves, DNA, palm trees, heart, and virtuous cycle.
18:18Whatever that is.
18:19These represent everything that the company believes in and produces.
18:23DNA
18:25Bobby pins are designed so that the zigzag part goes onto your scalp, not the flat part.
18:30It gives a greater grip on the hair and skin, making the pins stay in longer.
18:36The story that the pins were named after those fashionable London constables, called bobbies, is not true.
18:43I made it up.
18:45South Korea has a rich culture, but some of their museums are far from being traditional.
18:51They even have a place called Poo Poo Land.
18:54You got me right.
18:55This museum is all about feces, human gases, and more.
19:00It's three floors of wacky and colorful exhibits that will make your Instagram followers go wild.
19:05The bravest ones can eat out of a fake toilet pot while in this museum, but the real fun begins
19:11when it's time to leave.
19:13You'll have to slide your way out through a dark room that mimics your digestive system.
19:19South Korea houses the blackest building you'll ever see.
19:23The Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion is covered with Vantablack paint, which is like the ninja of all paints.
19:29It's super black and reflects less than 1% of light.
19:33The pavilion was created for the crisp, white backdrop of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
19:40Standing at 33 feet tall and 115 feet long, this building sucks up over 99.96% of light, so
19:49it's as black as a black hole.
19:53South Korea is known for its awesome cafe culture, and their Starbucks outlets are no exception.
20:00Take Starbucks Wave Seoul, for example.
20:02It literally looks like it's floating on water.
20:05This cool spot is located in Seoul Wave Arts Center, a place where you can enjoy art galleries and exhibitions.
20:11If you feel like you've seen this place before, it might be because K-pop stars have filmed music videos
20:18here.
20:20Back in 2011, Tesco, the British chain, set up virtual grocery stores in subway stations and bus stops in Seoul.
20:28It's like shopping in a real store, but on your phone.
20:32Commuters can scan and buy virtual items that will be delivered right to their door.
20:36Imagine walking into a subway station and seeing walls filled with pictures of food and other items you can buy.
20:43You can just scan special QR codes with your Home Plus app, and boom, your groceries are on their way
20:49to your house.
20:50Order by 1pm, and you'll have your stuff that same day.
20:55You must have heard about the main star of Korean cuisine.
20:59I'm talking kimchi.
21:01The real question is, where's the element of surprise?
21:05This zesty, tangy, sweet, and sour dish has been around for over 1,500 years,
21:10and comes in over 200 different varieties across the country.
21:14You'll never run out of new kimchi dishes to try.
21:17It can be served as a side dish, main dish, snack, appetizer, and if you're feeling daring, even a dessert.
21:25Ever heard of kimchi and banana?
21:27Yeah, that was actually a thing for a while.
21:30By the way, they say kimchi might be perfectly matched with cheese.
21:34Actually, kimchi can be matched with pretty much anything.
21:37They even produced kimchi-flavored chocolate in Korea.
21:42Seoul, the buzzing hub of South Korea, is jam-packed with around 10 million people.
21:48You'll find narrow alleyways and bustling streets at every turn, making personal space a rare commodity.
21:54If you're strolling through the city, expect to dodge pedestrians on the sidewalk, squeeze onto crowded subway trains,
22:01and feel a bit cramped compared to the wide-open spaces in the U.S.
22:06South Koreans are pros at sharing public areas, so don't be surprised if someone bumps into you without apologizing.
22:13It's just part of the hustle and bustle of city life, especially in busier areas.
22:18Just roll with the punches, literally, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Seoul.
22:25In South Korea, taking off your shoes is kind of a big deal.
22:29Some locals might even get a little miffed if you make a fuss about it.
22:32Most traditional restaurants will require you to kick off your shoes before chowing down.
22:38Make sure to keep an eye out for a shoe shelf.
22:41It's also a good idea to wear easy-on-easy-off shoes like sandals.
22:45And please, for the love of all things holy, check your socks for holes.
22:50Nobody wants to see that.
22:53PDA is not really a thing in South Korea, even in hip cities like Seoul.
22:58You might catch a glimpse of couples holding hands while strolling the streets,
23:02but that's usually where the lovey-dovey stuff ends.
23:06Public displays of affection make South Koreans a bit uncomfortable.
23:10If you're a tourist, keep them at a minimum, even in party zones like Hongdae or Sincheon.
23:18Here's a tip for when you're dining out in South Korea.
23:21Don't wait around for the waitstaff to come to you.
23:23They won't.
23:24Instead, give a shout of Yogi-yo to get their attention.
23:29Yep, it means over here in Korean.
23:31And if you happen to come across a self-service bar,
23:34don't be shy about picking up your own water and utensils.
23:38It's all about DIY in some places.
23:41So get ready to take matters into your own hands.
23:46South Koreans are not afraid to dive deep with their questions.
23:50I mean, people you barely know may ask about your personal life
23:54or how much dough you bring in.
23:55So if someone starts getting all up in your personal biz
23:59or you feel like they're crossing the line,
24:01just remember, they're probably just curious and looking to connect.
24:05Don't sweat it.
24:06They're not being rude.
24:07Just eager to get the convo going.
24:11In the US, it's totally cool to ask chefs to switch up ingredients for allergies or preferences.
24:18But in South Korea, it's a different story.
24:21Traditional Korean dishes are cooked up with specific ingredients for hours.
24:26So don't expect them to just switch out meat for veggies.
24:29It's not that chefs are being difficult.
24:31It's just that they put a lot of effort into making that perfect dish.
24:35So when you're chowing down in South Korea,
24:37make sure you pick something that matches your dietary needs.
24:42In South Korea, toilets are seriously next-level cool.
24:46They've got cozy heated seats.
24:48They actually play a little jam for you while you do your business.
24:51And they've got these handy wands that spray warm water to give you a nice, refreshing clean.
24:57Some of them even have built-in dryers that blow warm air to get you all nice and dry afterwards.
25:05Just like any other country, South Korea has some issues.
25:09They're facing a spy camera problem.
25:12It's still a big issue, despite tough laws.
25:15It seems like spy cameras are way too easy to get a hold of,
25:19with students even using them to film teachers and classmates.
25:22Efforts to regulate them haven't been very successful yet,
25:26but people are pushing for stricter rules and penalties.
25:31Ever been to Italy and witnessed the lively debates that turn out to be
25:35just friendly conversations with a side of dramatic arm gestures?
25:39Well, get ready for a similar revelation in Korea.
25:43Korean conversations are full of deep voices, power-packed expressions,
25:47and the occasional shock factor.
25:50That lady at the restaurant who seems like she's about to yell at you?
25:54Don't worry.
25:54She's just super excited to show you the menu.
25:57It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me,
26:01Koreans are some of the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.
26:04Soak in the melodic flow of their language and let yourself be swept away
26:09by the welcoming vibes of this vibrant culture.
26:13Still, even though the Korean language is expressive,
26:17when you hop on a bus or train in South Korea,
26:20don't be surprised if it's quieter than a library.
26:23Locals are all about their headphones,
26:26jamming out to their favorite tunes instead of chit-chatting.
26:29It's a stark contrast to the West,
26:31where everyone's gabbing away or catching up with loved ones on the phone.
26:36So if you're cruising through Seoul and feel the urge to crank up the volume
26:40and start a lively convo, think again.
26:43Being loud on public transit is a dead giveaway
26:46that you're not from around these parts.
26:48While no one will hush you outright,
26:51expect some disapproving glares and whispers
26:53from the elderly squad if you take it too far.
26:56Better keep it cool and blend in like a true South Korean, right?
27:01So you're watching your favorite cooking show
27:03when suddenly, the star chef adds a pinch of salt to some jam
27:08that's supposed to go into a dessert.
27:10You pick up the phone to call and complain,
27:12but right then the chef explains.
27:14It turns out that adding salt to fruit
27:17is a common thing in different cuisines across the world.
27:20Like in Mexico, they like to spice up mango and citrus fruits
27:24with salt and chili powder.
27:25You can try mango with a shrimp taste in the Philippines
27:28and salted watermelon in the Southern States.
27:31So how does it work?
27:33Well, let's say you're eating a raw mango sprinkled with salt.
27:37With the first bite, you notice the salty flavor
27:40and the sweet fruity taste is then slightly delayed.
27:43It feels as juicy and amazing as ever.
27:46It's most likely because salt affects the sweet taste receptor for sugar
27:50and then really magic happens on a molecular level.
27:54One study even found that we have more sugar detectors
27:57in our taste cells than scientists previously thought.
28:00One of those detectors must direct sugar to a sweet taste cell
28:04when it gets in contact with salt.
28:05You can try and put salt on any fruit you like,
28:08but the effect will be different.
28:10Salt can make sweeter fruits like cherries and strawberries even sweeter
28:14and balance the flavor of grapefruit, pineapple, and watermelon.
28:18Just take a ripe fruit and slice it the regular way
28:21and sprinkle the pieces with salt.
28:23Large, flaked sea salt might taste more intense,
28:26plus it looks more beautiful.
28:28After 10 minutes, your gourmet dessert will be ready.
28:31So you need to chop up a heap of iceberg lettuce,
28:35but that tough core in the middle doesn't want to leave.
28:38Just hold the lettuce head in both hands with the core end down
28:42and slam it against a cutting board or some other solid surface.
28:46Not your brother.
28:47Now you should be able to pull the core right out of the bottom
28:50and slice the rest of the lettuce without a problem.
28:54The next time you take butter out of the fridge
28:56and struggle to spread it because, you know, it's hard as a rock,
29:00reach for your grater.
29:02With its help, you'll easily flake off tiny pieces of butter
29:05that will melt instantly on a warm toast.
29:08You can also spread them much easier on cold bread
29:11without putting your sandwich in the microwave
29:13or waiting for a while to soften the butter.
29:16Professional bakers approve of this tip
29:18and have been using it for a long time.
29:21When you're frying something,
29:22you first heat the pan and then put the food on it, right?
29:26Well, this logic won't work if you want to make your bacon crispy.
29:30On a hot pan, the meat will cook
29:32before the fat can melt out of it.
29:34Your bacon will be too fatty and rubbery.
29:36So you gotta lay the strips on a cold pan
29:39and then turn on medium-low heat.
29:41The fat will render out of the meat
29:43and the final result will be super yummy and crispy.
29:47Have you ever tried boiling pasta in a frying pan?
29:51I know it sounds a bit weird,
29:52but it can actually help you save a lot of time, water, and energy.
29:57Instead of filling a huge pot with water and waiting for it to boil,
30:01put your pasta in a frying pan
30:03and cover it with cold water and add some salt to it.
30:05Your pasta will be cooking while the water is getting to the boiling point,
30:09so it'll be ready much faster than normal.
30:12And the water that's left in the pan
30:14will make an excellent base for a sauce
30:16because it's filled with starch.
30:18Mix it with pesto, tomato sauce, and garlic butter.
30:22Mmm, it tastes like it's straight out of a gourmet restaurant.
30:26Now, the secret to cooking the most delicious and fluffy mashed potatoes
30:30is to dry them before you mash them.
30:33After boiling, you can either put them in a pot
30:35and leave them over low heat on the stovetop
30:38or keep them in a baking sheet in a low oven.
30:41Then add melted butter that will coat the starch in the potatoes
30:44and only then slowly add milk.
30:48Now your mashed potatoes will have the best possible structure and flavor.
30:52If you've shed enough tears over onions when trying to slice them,
30:56this one is a must-try for you.
30:59Peel the onions, cut them in half,
31:01and leave them in a fridge in a bowl of iced water
31:04for half an hour before you start cooking.
31:06The reason behind your tears
31:08is the sulfur that onions take from the soil while growing up.
31:12When you damage its cells,
31:14the acids contact the enzymes that start a whole bunch of reactions
31:18and release a chemical that makes your eyes water.
31:21Freezing the onion can weaken that chemical.
31:23To minimize it even more,
31:25only use a sharp knife to slice onions.
31:28This way, you'll do less damage to its cells.
31:31It's much easier to peel an avocado if you freeze it first.
31:36Just put it in the fridge as it is,
31:38give it some time,
31:39and then take it out and hold it under warm running water.
31:42Now you can peel it easily
31:44after you make a couple of criss-cross incisions.
31:47The best way to keep herbs fresh and juicy
31:50is to store them like flowers.
31:52If you don't have the right size vase or vase,
31:55take a mason jar or a water glass
31:58and fill it with an inch of water.
32:00Now put the herbs inside as you would do to your roses.
32:04For parsley and cilantro,
32:06cover the jar with a plastic bag
32:08and store the bouquet in the fridge.
32:10Basil loves sunlight,
32:12so you better leave it uncovered on the counter.
32:15If you've made too much sauce
32:17or have some leftovers in a can
32:19that doesn't seem to be enough for anything,
32:21you can save it from the trash can.
32:23Pour the sauce into an ice cube tray
32:26and keep it in the freezer.
32:27Now, if you need to spice up a meal,
32:29you can always add a couple of sauce cubes to it.
32:32Plus, as a bonus, which is redundant,
32:35the sauce will last longer this way
32:37than it would in the fridge.
32:39Do your meatballs always turn out
32:41to be perfectly the same shape and size?
32:44Then skip this one.
32:45But if you're like me,
32:47just use an ice cream scoop
32:49to get the right amount of your minced meat mix.
32:51Try saying that five times.
32:53The balls will be the ideal shape
32:55and your fingers won't get sticky.
32:57The easiest and probably the most beautiful way
33:00to slice a mango
33:01is to turn it into a hedgehog.
33:04Wash the mango under running water.
33:06Don't squeeze it while doing it.
33:08Now, put it straight up on a cutting board
33:10and cut it into three pieces
33:12from the top downwards.
33:14Just leave that flat pit in the middle piece.
33:16There isn't much you can do with it anyway.
33:18Now your mango will have two cute cheeks.
33:21I mean, its fattest parts.
33:23Next, make crosswise and lengthwise cut
33:26in the mango cheeks.
33:27Leave some even distance between the incisions
33:30and don't go all the way through the skin.
33:33Now, press on the backside of the mango
33:35until the flesh pokes out.
33:37Does it look like something to you?
33:39Yep, a hedgehog.
33:40Hence the name of this slicing method.
33:42The final step will be to slice off
33:44the mango cubes into a bowl.
33:47Then eat.
33:48Now this one has all the potential
33:50to become your new breakfast favorite.
33:52You can cook an omelet in a mug.
33:55Take a large microwave-safe mug
33:57and coat the inside of it with olive oil
33:59or spray it with cooking spray.
34:01Add two eggs and one tablespoon of milk
34:04and mix them with a fork.
34:06Now add salt and pepper
34:07and any cheese, veggies, and herbs you like.
34:10Put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.
34:13Take it out, stir it with a fork,
34:15and then put it back for another 30 seconds.
34:18And voila!
34:19Your breakfast is served.
34:21Oh, be sure to use another mug for your coffee.
34:24Otherwise, you get eggs in your coffee
34:26and nobody has a recipe for that.
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