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00:00Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
00:04Is this a myth or a fact?
00:07This is actually true.
00:09Many products favor the righties.
00:11Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
00:14Let's say public transport.
00:16Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
00:21Household equipment and devices are one more example.
00:24Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
00:28are designed with right-handed people in mind.
00:32The same goes for shirt pockets.
00:34While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between tasks,
00:39overall, most people are right-handed.
00:42A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed
00:48and 10% are left-handed.
00:50This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side
00:54than on the right side of their garments.
00:57Try it out for yourself.
00:58Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
01:03Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
01:06which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
01:10Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
01:13What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
01:15Myth or fact?
01:18This is a myth.
01:19It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
01:23I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
01:26And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
01:30Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
01:33Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
01:36This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
01:418 glasses are not a magic number.
01:44Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
01:47How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
01:52The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
01:55If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
01:59Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
02:06Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
02:10If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
02:12Any guesses, fact, or myth?
02:15It's a myth.
02:16Carrots are about 85% water.
02:19One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
02:23Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
02:27Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals.
02:30And eating them can help lower blood sugar.
02:33Medieval people believed in flat earth.
02:36Is this a myth or a fact?
02:38Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
02:41But so is the history built around this myth.
02:43You can't say that at those times.
02:45The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
02:49Even everyday visible things proved that.
02:52For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
03:01Vikings wore horned helmets.
03:03Is this a myth or fact?
03:05The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
03:11But in reality, there are no horns.
03:14There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
03:18Detox juices cleanse your body.
03:20Is this a fact or myth?
03:23It's a myth.
03:25Detoxification doesn't work that way.
03:27Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
03:34Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
03:38A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
03:42Nuts are junk food.
03:44Any thoughts?
03:45Myth or fact?
03:48You're right.
03:49This is a myth.
03:51Nuts are full of healthy fats.
03:53They're good for your heart and other organs.
03:57The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
04:02Is this a fact or myth?
04:05Fact!
04:06Imagine all that waste.
04:08When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
04:11These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
04:16Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
04:21Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
04:28good as they were on day one.
04:29What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
04:33I got three of them lined up for you.
04:36Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
04:38Is it true or not?
04:41This is a myth.
04:42You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
04:47But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.
04:51In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
04:56Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
05:00Is this a myth or fact?
05:02That's another laundry myth.
05:04You want to rid your clothes of germs.
05:06Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
05:09Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
05:15You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
05:18Is it true?
05:20Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
05:25But that's not the best option.
05:27A much better way is to start from the back.
05:29The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
05:32Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.
05:38Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
05:42Is it a myth or fact?
05:44It's a fact!
05:46Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
05:51Most people struggle to learn grammar.
05:53Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
05:57Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
06:00Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
06:07Let me give you an example.
06:08It's from your first year at school.
06:10Yep, the alphabet song.
06:13Are you a morning person or a night owl?
06:16Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
06:21The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
06:25Do you think this is possible?
06:26Or is it an urban legend?
06:29This is a fact!
06:31Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
06:36It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher Dr. William C. Demand.
06:41The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
06:45Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
06:51Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
06:54Myth or fact?
06:56It's a myth.
06:57There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
07:03Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
07:09That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
07:12Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
07:19Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
07:22Can it be true?
07:24Well, this one's easy.
07:26It's a myth.
07:27Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
07:33Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep, but such
07:40people are an exception.
07:42One in 4 million.
07:44The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
07:49What do you think?
07:51Myth or fact?
07:53It's a myth.
07:54A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
07:59Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
08:02Do you believe that?
08:04This will probably come as no surprise.
08:07It's a fact.
08:08How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
08:12If you're looking to remodel your kitchen but don't have the budget to replace the refrigerator, there might be a
08:18way you can still use your fridge, even if you have to move it to another location.
08:23Did you know that for most refrigerators, you can change the way you open their doors?
08:28These handles can be reversed on almost any refrigerator model.
08:33You just need to remove a few screws and bolts.
08:36It's best, though, if you keep track of the assembly order and the parts you've removed.
08:41As for the necessary tools, you only need a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, pliers, and a ratchet set.
08:50There's an easy way to get the most out of your citrus fruit.
08:54And the tool you'll need for that is probably somewhere in your kitchen.
08:58Forget about expensive fruit juicers.
09:00No need to revert to the standard elbow grease.
09:04Next time you want to have some fresh lemon juice, just use a pair of kitchen tongs.
09:10Place the lemon, or any other citrus fruit, between the tongs and use the force of the tool to squeeze
09:15out all the juice in no time.
09:19Speaking of fruit, there's a great way to keep them fresh for longer, and it doesn't necessarily involve buying unripe
09:25bananas.
09:26Place them into an airtight container and put it in the fridge.
09:30The less air reaches the fruit, the longer they'll last.
09:36Then, how about delicate things, such as strawberries?
09:40They're a bit more difficult to clean due to their texture.
09:44Here's a neat way to make sure they're safe to eat.
09:46Take three cups of cold water and add a cup of vinegar.
09:51Put your strawberries in the mixture and gently move them around.
09:56After you drain and rinse the berries with cold tap water to remove the vinegar, pat them dry with a
10:02clean towel.
10:04Lastly, put them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge until you're ready to munch on them.
10:10I'm almost certain you've been using this one wrong your whole life, but I'm just as guilty as you are.
10:16Remember those neck pillows we often use when traveling?
10:20Turns out most of us tend to wear a pillow around the back of our neck and secure it at
10:24the front with a button.
10:26Well, some people say it feels a whole lot better if you flip your pillow.
10:31Why?
10:32Because with the gap located at the back of the neck, your head is still supported.
10:37But you'll relieve the pressure on your neck if your head starts falling from side to side as you fall
10:42asleep.
10:42Not to mention that your chin stays securely in place.
10:47You may have noticed some weird bumps on the concrete sidewalk, especially in crowded or high traffic areas.
10:55This is called tactile paving.
10:58It was first used in Japan in the 1960s.
11:02Because of its efficiency, people started using it all over the world.
11:06These days, the system has developed into several types of paving for different kinds of situations.
11:14Blister paving, for example, is used at crosswalks.
11:17It's vital for people with visual impairment, warning them there's a road crossing ahead.
11:22In most cases, this paving consists of several rows of flat-topped blisters arranged in a square pattern.
11:30Then, there's corduroy tactile paving.
11:33Rounded bars running across the direction of pedestrian travel.
11:37It informs visually impaired people about some danger, like a set of stairs or a ramp.
11:44Sometimes, after a long day, there's nothing more comforting than leftovers for dinner.
11:50Unfortunately, being as tired as you are, you might forget to cover your plate of food with a paper towel.
11:56And then, your microwave is likely to become a total mess.
12:00Luckily, there's an easy way to clean it, and it doesn't involve special products.
12:05Prepare a mixture of half water, half lemon juice.
12:09Pour the liquid into a bowl and microwave it for about a minute.
12:14The acidity of the mixture should help with decreasing the walls of the microwave,
12:18and you'll be able to simply wipe off all the residues.
12:24Are you one of those people that like to experiment when baking, and aren't a fan of measuring tools?
12:30You can just use a whisk next time you need to add some flour.
12:34Stick the whisk in the flour bag, and it should pick up a considerable amount of the product between its
12:40metal bars.
12:43I don't think there's anything I love more than simple and fast tricks to make everyday chores easier.
12:50Like this one, about trash bags.
12:53I bet that just like me, you've been doing this one wrong all this time.
12:58Open a trash bag.
12:59You don't need to ruffle it open completely.
13:01Just the top of the bag will do.
13:03Place the edge of the trash bag over the edge of the trash can and secure it in place.
13:08Then, simply push the rest of the bag into the can.
13:11And it should flip over perfectly.
13:16I love a nice snack as much as the next guy.
13:20But pistachios can sometimes be a real pain to open.
13:24They can hurt your fingers or even break your nails.
13:27But did you know that you can literally use another pistachio to open a stubborn one?
13:33Layer the openings of the two pistachio pods so that they interlace.
13:37Then, just pull them apart, and they should both pop open.
13:43Deodorants tend to make a mess, especially on black clothes.
13:47But you don't need a fancy cleaning product to get rid of the stains.
13:52You won't even need to change your shirt if this happens.
13:55Just rub the stained area with another piece of fabric once the deodorant has had some time to dry.
14:00It should flake off pretty easily.
14:04Surely there's a pumice stone somewhere in your bathroom.
14:07You know that weird-looking piece of rock that you use to exfoliate your heels?
14:12There's a lot more you can do with it if you're creative enough.
14:15Turns out, it's pretty great for removing pet hair off textile furniture.
14:19You can also use it for removing pills off fabric.
14:24You can always unclog your kitchen pipes with a homemade solution.
14:29It's just as effective as the store-bought and involves way fewer damaging chemicals.
14:35Pour some white vinegar into your kettle.
14:37Make sure you heat it up, but remember to open your kitchen window as the smell might get a bit
14:42overwhelming.
14:44Meanwhile, place some baking soda in the pipes you want to clean.
14:48Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
14:51Then, add the heated vinegar.
14:53The mixture should pop and fizzle quite spectacularly.
14:56But don't worry, that's exactly what's supposed to be happening.
15:01After the process has calmed down, open the taps and let some lukewarm water run for a minute or so.
15:07It should wash off all the residues that were clogging your pipes.
15:13Nice added bonus?
15:14Take a look at the insides of your kettle.
15:16As clean as new.
15:19I'll admit, patience is not one of my best features, and I'm not very talented at opening jars either.
15:25But getting a rubber band and putting it around the edge of the lid works every time.
15:30It gives me a solid, non-slip grip and something to hold onto whenever I stumble upon one of those
15:35stubborn jars.
15:36But if that doesn't work, I place the jar in hot water.
15:40The heat causes the metal to expand, making it easy to break the seal.
15:46You know how hard it is to hang things on your walls, especially when it comes to items that require
15:51multiple holes.
15:53But here's a neat trick.
15:55Take a piece of tape and spread it over the object you want to put on the wall.
15:59It can be a painting or maybe even an extension cord.
16:03Mark the spots where the holes are supposed to be on the tape.
16:06Then take the tape and place it on the wall.
16:09Now you'll know exactly how far apart the nails need to go.
16:16Did you know zippers have locks?
16:18Or that food containers have been designed to make your life so much easier?
16:23If only you knew how to use them properly.
16:26Well, get ready to find out the secrets behind everyday items you have certainly been taking for granted.
16:32Some airplanes have wings with upturned ends.
16:35But why?
16:36When a plane is soaring through the sky, air begins to spiral around the tips of the wings.
16:41This can cause something called drag.
16:44This means that the airplane has to work harder to move forward as the drag acts as resistance.
16:50The upturned ends, or winglets, reduce the amount of drag the plane experiences.
16:55This makes for a smoother, more efficient ride and improves the aircraft's stability.
17:01Many countries around the world have started to explore wind as a way to generate electricity.
17:06This involves using large turbines.
17:08These giant machines have massive blades which catch the wind.
17:13This makes them spin, generating power that can be added to the electrical grid.
17:17You may think those blades have smooth edges, like you would find on a fan, but they're not.
17:23They're actually covered in little pointy teeth called serrations, similar to what you would see on a saw.
17:30People living near wind turbines will appreciate these serrations.
17:33They not only reduce the noise as the blades spin, making them much quieter, but also reduce how far that
17:40noise will travel.
17:41Now, I'll bet you have a blender, and I'll also bet you use it incorrectly.
17:47When making a smoothie, for example, do you cram in all those healthy fruits and veggies and then cover them
17:54with your preferred liquid?
17:55Then you turn the device on, and it winds, struggles, and sounds like it might blow a fuse.
18:00Well, you are supposed to add all the liquids first.
18:04Then you can add the solids.
18:06The blades don't have to struggle as much to spin through the liquid.
18:09This creates a whirlpool effect, and the device is able to pull the solid food down and blend everything evenly.
18:16Your next smoothie will have fewer chunks.
18:19Yes, you are welcome.
18:20I know that with online banking, you are handling fewer checks.
18:25But next time you see one, take a close-up look at the signature lines on the front and back.
18:31No, closer than that.
18:32I think you might need to grab a magnifying glass.
18:36Those lines are really teeny-tiny words.
18:39Called micro-printing, they make it harder for people to print fake checks.
18:44This will be indicated on the check with the letters MP, often near where the signature goes.
18:50The words that make up these lines can be anything from authorized signature to original document.
18:56Most printers are unable to reproduce the micro-printing, making it easier to detect a fake check.
19:02Hand sanitizer is everywhere these days.
19:05Yep, nothing gets past me.
19:07And though it's great at keeping your fingers free of germs, it's actually much more useful than you think.
19:13Some of us had made the mistake of using a permanent marker on a whiteboard.
19:18Guess what? It doesn't come off.
19:20But grab your hand sanitizer, and it can lift that stubborn mark.
19:24It can also help with cleaning windows, sunglasses, and mirrors.
19:29Do you have a magic key fob for your car?
19:32Most fobs are designed to lock and unlock your car doors.
19:36Some even allow you to start your car from a distance.
19:39But there's one feature some fobs have that you would never know unless you read the manual.
19:45And who has time for that?
19:47To see if you have a special fob, hold down the unlock button for a whole two seconds.
19:53For some car brands, this will open the windows of your car.
19:56This allows you to access your car if there's ever an issue with the door locks or to let out
20:01hot air on a summer day.
20:04You might have noticed a hole along the side of the shaft or barrel of some ballpoint pens.
20:10This is designed to handle pressure.
20:12The hole ensures that the internal and external pressure is the same, which allows the ink to flow freely into
20:18the tip.
20:19If these pressures were different, the ink could become stuck inside, making the pen useless.
20:25Another hole you might see is at the very top of a pen's cap.
20:29This is a new development, with companies adding it in 1991.
20:34First, it helps keep the ink from drying out. Yay!
20:38Second, it ensures that if you accidentally swallow it, the cap will not completely block your airway.
20:44You'll still be able to breathe while seeking help.
20:46Huh, double yay. But maybe, think about stop putting caps in your mouth in the first place.
20:52Speaking of holes, some shoes are designed with two extra holes, or eyelets.
20:58They're located near the arch, just above the sole of the shoe.
21:01Everyone assumes they're there to help your feet breathe and keep sweating, and the resulting smelliness to a minimum.
21:08But you're actually supposed to use them when lacing up.
21:11They allow you to get a tighter, better fit, and reduce the chances of spraining your ankle.
21:17Some people prefer to drink soda from a glass bottle, arguing that it tastes better.
21:23Whether or not this is true, the bottle does have a unique design feature that most people completely ignore.
21:29It's that long, tapered neck.
21:32Heat transfers from the hand.
21:34If you hold the bottle around the thicker body, you are warming the contents inside.
21:39Warm cola? No thanks.
21:41You should be holding on to the long neck instead.
21:44This way, your drink will stay colder longer.
21:48Hungry?
21:49Who doesn't like some delicious Chinese takeout?
21:52Here's a shocker.
21:53Those sturdy containers the food comes in can actually be turned into plates.
21:58First, grab the creases on the sides of the packaging.
22:01Slowly pull these apart.
22:03Push the corners down to flatten the box.
22:06This is ideal for rice and noodle dishes, but not so good for soup.
22:11Another surprise?
22:12Chinese takeout containers were not invented in China.
22:15They were created in 1894 by Frederick Weeks Wilcox, a man from Chicago.
22:22He called his creation a paper pail and was inspired by Japanese origami when he designed them.
22:29As Chinese food gained in popularity in America, these paper pails were used for delivery and takeout
22:36and eventually became associated with this particular style of cuisine.
22:41Now, when it comes to dessert or breakfast or both actually, a popular choice is a donut.
22:47But people often wonder about the hole in the center.
22:50Wait, another hole?
22:52You bet.
22:53Although it's hard to know who exactly invented the hole in a donut,
22:58some stories give credit to a sailor named Hanson Gregory.
23:02It was 1847 and Hanson was only 16 years old.
23:06At the time, he was working on a lime trading ship.
23:09The deep-fried cakes served on board were nice and crispy on the outside,
23:14but undercooked and doughy on the inside.
23:17He suggested adding a hole in the middle, which would allow the batter to cook evenly.
23:22The modern donut was born.
23:25Hanson is now my personal hero.
23:27Of course, with all that food, it'll make doing up your pants a little harder.
23:32Luckily, most zippers now have locks.
23:35A locking mechanism, which often looks like a little pin or bump, was added to help keep the zipper done
23:41up.
23:42When you position the pull tab flat along the teeth, the pin hooks in place and the zipper can't move.
23:48When you lift the tab, it becomes unlocked and you can easily open and close it.
23:54Now, why are the letters on the computer keyboard in such random order?
23:58This feature dates back to when manual typewriters were used.
24:02Initially, the keys were placed in alphabetical order.
24:05But this way, people were able to type too quickly for the machine to handle.
24:10Levers associated with certain letters would often get jammed together.
24:14The QWERTY keyboard, which is the one we still use today, was designed to slow people down and reduce the
24:21chance of hitting two keys that might jam.
24:24The QWERTY keyboard may no longer be essential, but we have become used to it.
24:29Now, feel the F and J keys on your computer.
24:32Each of these has a little bump on it.
24:35These are known as homing bars, and the F and J are called position keys.
24:39They were designed to help you properly place your hand when typing without having to look down at them.
24:46This allows for touch typing, when you use your muscle memory to remember where each key was.
24:52For it to work, you have to put your fingers in a specific position before starting.
24:57This means ASDF for the left hand and JKL for the right hand.
25:03This is especially useful if you have to transcribe something for your job.
25:07You can read the original and type it out without slowing down to look at your keyboard.
25:13Even the human body has its own little secrets hiding in plain sight.
25:18On your fingers, at the base of each nail, there's something called a cuticle.
25:22Many people think it is just a bit of extra skin, and they cut or trim it, often when getting
25:28a manicure.
25:29But the cuticle is there to protect the nail from becoming infected by bacteria or fungus.
25:35By removing it, you are leaving your fingernails exposed.
25:40If you really want the look of a longer nail, you can gently push the cuticle back towards the base
25:46of the nail.
25:46It can still do its job, and you can still get that funky nail art you always wanted.
25:53Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.
25:57Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
25:59You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.
26:05Have you had a houseguest that didn't use a coaster?
26:07Get a hair dryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
26:11Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.
26:15If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
26:20Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.
26:23Then wipe it off.
26:25Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.
26:29Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.
26:32Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
26:36And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.
26:38This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
26:42Picture this.
26:43You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.
26:47You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
26:50Don't panic.
26:51Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
26:53And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
26:57It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.
27:01The football is on and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.
27:05You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.
27:09Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.
27:12Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.
27:16All done.
27:16You can turn on the TV now.
27:19Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole,
27:22it's normally a sign that you need a new pair.
27:25But there's a way to extend their mileage.
27:27Push the plug back through the hole.
27:29Then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.
27:32The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.
27:36You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.
27:39You've managed to detach it from the box.
27:41But how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?
27:44Hold both ends of the tape apart and by pulling it slowly,
27:48the tape stretches and separates itself from the paper without tearing it apart.
27:54Zip-lock bags are perfect to keep things dry.
27:57But it would be great if they were larger.
27:59Take two and turn one of them inside out.
28:02They can now connect and work as one large bag.
28:05Big enough to protect a keyboard.
28:07There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a jog.
28:11Instead, put them inside your pocket,
28:13take a rubber band,
28:14then tie it around the pocket from the inside.
28:17This stops the keys from falling out.
28:20You've broken your key in the door.
28:22It's stuck.
28:23Great.
28:24Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100.
28:27But for a cheaper and quicker option,
28:29try using a hot glue stick.
28:31Heat the end with a lighter.
28:32And once it's warm enough to melt,
28:34push the glue into the keyhole.
28:36The melted glue will enter the available space covering part of the key.
28:41Once it cools,
28:42it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.
28:45Now, just pull it out.
28:48If you need to siphon liquid through a hose
28:50and want to avoid using your mouth,
28:52put one end in the liquid
28:53and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.
28:56Now shake up and down.
28:58This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards,
29:01a little each time.
29:02And once it reaches the top,
29:04lower the exit point
29:05and let gravity do the rest.
29:07You've left your keys locked inside the car.
29:10It's an older model with a roll-down window.
29:12You could get the coat hanger
29:13and begin the long process of finding the lock.
29:16Or use duct tape.
29:17Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.
29:20Stick them onto the window,
29:22allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.
29:25Then, with a friend,
29:26take the ends of the tape,
29:27holding them together,
29:29and pull downwards.
29:30The force will allow the window to lower enough
29:32that you can unlock the door.
29:35While drilling long screws into hardwood,
29:37your old drill might not have enough power,
29:39leaving them only halfway in.
29:42Before the drill gives up,
29:43get a block of wax
29:44and scrape the edges of the screws with it.
29:46The wax works like a lubricant,
29:48melting as it gets warm
29:50and providing easy entry for the screw.
29:53You're out camping,
29:54but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.
29:56Take a small plastic bag that won't leak,
29:59fill it up with water,
30:00and close it tight,
30:01making a round bubble.
30:03Hold it over where you want
30:04to catch the light from the sun.
30:06The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass,
30:09starting up the barbecue,
30:10just as long as it's a sunny day.
30:13Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?
30:16By using a stove lighter,
30:18heat the top of the bottle.
30:19The heat slightly expands the glass,
30:21and this forces the cork out the top.
30:24You've superglued your fingers again.
30:26Take some salt
30:27and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.
30:29Put your fingers into the water
30:31and slowly rub.
30:32The mixture will dissolve the glue
30:34and release you in no time.
30:36While hanging up a painting,
30:38it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.
30:40Place a fork upside down
30:42and insert it so the nail
30:43is in between the middle fork teeth.
30:46The fork has provided a long arm
30:48that's separated from the wall,
30:50making it easier to slip the string
30:52of the painting over the nail.
30:53Once it's perfectly balanced,
30:55simply remove the fork.
30:59You need to put a cake into a container,
31:01but taking it out again later
31:03by lifting it up from the inside
31:04might ruin the cake.
31:06Put the lid upside down
31:07and place the cake on the lid.
31:09The base of the container
31:10is now the lid,
31:12making it much easier to access,
31:14slice by slice.
31:16Pour out water more efficiently
31:18from large jugs and bottles
31:20by swirling.
31:21This will make the liquid inside spin,
31:23creating a vortex.
31:24The vortex allows for the air
31:26to flow back into the bottle
31:28as the water pours out,
31:29much faster than the glugging alternative.
31:33There is an easier and less messy way
31:36to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.
31:38Once fully boiled,
31:39crack the shell on both ends
31:41by tapping them.
31:42On one end,
31:43pinch off the shell.
31:44Use the opened end
31:45to blow with your mouth.
31:46The force of air will push the flesh
31:48and expand the eggshell,
31:50forcing out the egg undamaged.
31:54When the hinges of your laptop break,
31:56repairing them can cost up to $300.
31:59A far cheaper fix
32:01is to buy a picture frame
32:02and tape it to the back of the screen.
32:05You've dropped a small piece of jewelry
32:07on the floor,
32:07seemingly impossible to find.
32:10Take a stocking
32:11and place it over the end
32:12of the vacuum hose.
32:13Give the area a good vacuum
32:14and check the end periodically.
32:16You will eventually find it
32:18sitting at the end.
32:19You've drilled a hole in the wall,
32:21but the drill hole
32:22is now too wide.
32:24Remove the screw
32:24and find an object
32:25that is slightly shorter
32:27and thinner.
32:28Pieces of plastic,
32:29small wires,
32:30paper clips,
32:30or even toothpicks
32:31are perfect.
32:32Place whichever item
32:34you find inside the hole.
32:35It's filled the gap enough
32:36so the screw
32:37will now re-enter securely.
32:39Taking the trash out
32:40can put you in a gross scenario
32:42of getting bin juice on you.
32:44A great way to avoid this
32:45is by placing old papers
32:47at the bottom of the bag.
32:48Now,
32:49not only does it absorb
32:50all the liquids
32:51from the food
32:52and other sources,
32:53but also helps prevent
32:54bad smells
32:55from forming within a bin.
32:57Nobody likes mosquitoes,
32:59and pesticides are pricey.
33:00A cheap alternative
33:01is to take a plastic bottle
33:03and cut the top part off
33:05from the bottom of the funnel.
33:06After removing it,
33:08turn it upside down
33:09and put it inside the bottle.
33:10Mix two cups of warm water
33:12with two tablespoons of sugar.
33:14The mosquitoes
33:15will be attracted
33:16to the formula inside
33:17and become trapped.
33:19Now just sit back
33:20and relax
33:20without getting bitten.
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