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00:00Did you ever notice that the toilet paper color is usually white?
00:04But this color wasn't always a favorite.
00:07In fact, colored toilet papers popped out on the shelves in the 1950s.
00:12Homeowners purchased pink, blue, yellow, green, and even black paper
00:17because these colors matched the interior.
00:20But eventually, many doctors began to associate the dye in colored toilet papers
00:25with increased health risks.
00:27Also, the dye didn't allow the colored paper to decompose as quickly when it was flushed down,
00:33which increased the risk of clogging septic tanks.
00:36This made manufacturing and retail prices too high compared to the basic white paper,
00:41and eventually, the demand began to fall.
00:47And now, let's take a closer look at these fancy patterns.
00:50Most people probably don't care about the decorations when it comes to their toilet paper.
00:55However, these patterns still exist.
00:58But why?
00:59Well, there are several opinions.
01:02Some say it's just a marketing tool.
01:05Manufacturers use pretty decor to make their products look more aesthetically pleasing
01:09and to make customers associate their brand with elegance and a luxurious lifestyle.
01:15Another explanation is more practical.
01:17These patterns fluff up the paper, which makes it more absorbent.
01:23Speaking of fluffiness, have you ever wondered why they have such rough toilet paper in public toilets?
01:29The most obvious answer is that high-quality toilet paper is more expensive.
01:34Also, companies prefer purchasing giant rolls of low-quality paper
01:39because they can change them less frequently.
01:42This decision also helps prevent stealing.
01:44Yes, people actually steal paper from public toilets.
01:49Have you ever noticed that light switches in public toilets are usually placed outside?
01:55Well, it's not a coincidence.
01:57Construction companies do it for safety reasons
02:00because, as we all know, electricity plus water is a dangerous combination.
02:05And light switches are connected to power.
02:07Therefore, electricity literally flows through them.
02:10Of course, professionally installed switches will have a bunch of additional safety precautions.
02:16But most builders prefer not to take risks.
02:19The UK has far stricter rules for light switch safety compared to the US.
02:24That's why, if you live in London, you'll probably find light switches outside the bathroom more commonly.
02:30But don't worry.
02:32Most bathrooms in the US feature independent electrical circuits.
02:35This provides additional safety in case of accidental electric shock.
02:40When any change in the electrical current happens, they should shut off automatically.
02:47There are so many awesome lighting opportunities in this world.
02:51But why are the traffic lights red, green, and yellow?
02:55Turns out there's a reasonable explanation for it.
02:59Before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains.
03:03At first, railroad operators used white color to mean go, red to mean stop, and green to mean caution.
03:10But later, they realized that white wasn't such a good idea.
03:14Because bright white light could easily be mistaken for stars during the nighttime.
03:19So railway companies changed the white color for green to mean go, and yellow to mean caution.
03:24Because these colors are easily distinguishable from the others.
03:27And eventually, this tradition spread to traffic lights for cars, and became a standard.
03:34As for the red color, it has the longest wavelength, which means that drivers can see it from a greater
03:40distance than other colors.
03:41And the color yellow was chosen as a caution sign.
03:45Because it has a slightly shorter wavelength than red, but still longer than green.
03:52What's the dustiest room in your house?
03:55Usually, the answer is a bedroom.
03:57But why?
03:58Bedrooms tend to generate dust from skin cells, dust mites, and fibers from fabrics in your bedsheets, carpets, and curtains.
04:06If you have a pet, its fur and skin cells add a significant amount of dirt to this dusty party.
04:14Luckily, there are simple ways to make your bedroom less dusty.
04:17This includes making your bed every day, and cleaning the area regularly with both a vacuum cleaner and water.
04:24You can try to get rid of carpets, and unnecessary furniture and decor items that tend to collect dust.
04:31Also, pay attention to the quality when you buy curtains or bedsheets.
04:35The looser the fabric, the more dirt it collects.
04:39And finally, you can ban your pet from entering the bedroom.
04:42But let's be honest, you would never do that.
04:46Modern air purifiers, air conditioners, and ceiling fans can help make your sleeping area cozier.
04:52But make sure to clean them regularly.
04:54Otherwise, if your filter is dirty or clogged up with fur or any other pollutants, it won't collect new dust
05:00properly.
05:01And the dust would end up on your bedroom surfaces.
05:07Speaking of dust, did you know that you can clean the edge of a broom with a dustpan?
05:12This zigzag over here is not only for aesthetic purposes.
05:15You can use it as a comb for the bristles.
05:19Have you ever had these marks behind your ears after wearing your glasses?
05:24Sometimes it can even take them weeks to go away.
05:27Well, it's a sign that the side pieces of the glasses, called temples, are not adjusted properly for your head.
05:33In other words, they're too tight.
05:36This can cause skin irritation and even headaches.
05:40If they're bent towards the area behind your ears, they can press on the fragile part of the skull.
05:46So, keep in mind that temples should not only have the correct size, but also correct adjustment.
05:52A professional optician can easily fix this problem.
05:56It's way safer than trying to do it on your own.
06:00Box graters can be used in a horizontal position, too.
06:04In many cases, it's much more convenient to grate a carrot or a big block of cheese this way.
06:10If you want to grate a soft product like goat cheese or mozzarella, you can put them in the freezer
06:15for about 30 minutes before grating.
06:17Also, there's a way to make the cleanup easier and prevent the cheese from sticking.
06:23Spray the grater with a small amount of oil before using it.
06:27And now, let's take a look at the most unpopular sides of the box grater.
06:32Have you ever used them?
06:33This side is actually designed for slicing.
06:37It's pretty handy if you want to make thin vegetable slices for your salad or pasta.
06:41Or, slice potato chips.
06:44And these tiny punched-out holes are designed for zesting or very finely grating.
06:51Graters are pretty useful for the next non-food tip.
06:55If you're on a budget, you can purchase this super-cheap laundry soap.
06:59Grate a small amount and throw it right into your washing machine instead of using the regular washing gel.
07:06Did you know that you can change which way the refrigerator door opens?
07:10There are hinges over here.
07:12If you attach them on the other side, the doors will swing the other way.
07:16But before trying to do any repairs by yourself, make sure to disconnect the power source.
07:21And read the instructions for your particular model of the fridge.
07:25Have you ever noticed that there's a shiny side and a dull side to tinfoil?
07:31Many people believe that it matters which side is used up or down because the shiny side would trap the
07:37heat better.
07:38But, in fact, it makes no difference at all.
07:41The manufacturing process makes the two sides look slightly different.
07:45But they both serve their purpose equally.
07:50Tinfoil can be used not only in the kitchen.
07:53Here's a little-known battery hack.
07:55Let's say you're out of AA batteries.
07:58No worries.
07:59Use a smaller AAA battery and a bit of tinfoil.
08:02Just insert it on one of the ends.
08:04This will work because both AA and AAA batteries carry the same amount of voltage.
08:11Did you know that Chinese take-out food containers unfold and turn into plates?
08:16All you have to do is just to disassemble it from the two sides.
08:20And gravity will do the rest.
08:22By the way, the old-school name for this type of paperboard container is an oyster pail.
08:27Because it was originally designed to hold oysters.
08:32If you look at it on the street, you'll think a fire hydrant is about 3 feet in height.
08:36But the actual size of the device used to provide water supply to firefighters all over the world is twice
08:42as large.
08:43That is, if you count the rest of the hydrant, which is hiding underground.
08:47They're mostly red, and it's not just a matter of urban design.
08:50First of all, they need to be of bright, easily noticeable colors, so firefighters can spot them fast when they
08:56need to.
08:56The choice of color depends on how much water the hydrant can hold.
09:00It can sometimes vary depending on the location, but here's the breakdown.
09:04A red fire hydrant can splash 500 gallons of water per minute, while an orange one at least 1,000
09:11gallons.
09:13Green ones mostly process 1,500 gallons of water per minute, and the most plentiful ones, colored blue, can generally
09:19contain over 1,500 gallons.
09:23Hey bowling fans, isn't it super annoying when your bowling ball gets cracked?
09:27Turns out that most of them get damaged because of incorrect storage or spikes in temperature.
09:33Now come on and face it, since it's already cracked a bit, aren't you curious what's actually inside the bowling
09:38ball?
09:38Because I sure am.
09:40Let's have a look.
09:41They mostly make the inner core of the ball of powdered metal oxides, like calcium or iron oxide.
09:47Then mix them with some resin and catalyst to harden the whole mixture.
09:51So that light bulb shape you now see inside of the ball is actually its heaviest part.
09:56It also influences how your bowling ball rotates when going down the lane.
10:01The same goes with spray paint cans.
10:03When you shake it, it makes a weird noise, but what is that thing in there?
10:07It's called a pea, and it's meant to hold the paint mixture in place and maintain its shape.
10:12They generally make it out of plastic, metal, or ceramic.
10:16It basically acts as a whisk to make sure your paint is well mixed together before you apply it to
10:21your surface of choice.
10:22Ever wondered how soda bottles keep that refreshing fizz for that long?
10:27Well, they have a little plastic ring fastened to the lid.
10:30They place it there to keep the gas from escaping and making the soda go flat, even if you shake
10:36it around in your bag the whole day.
10:39Speaking of things we use on a hot summer's day, wait, wait, don't put your baseball cap on just yet.
10:44Take a look at it for a minute, and you'll notice there's a small button on the very top.
10:48Is it functional, or is it just there for the sake of design?
10:52Way back when people started using fabrics to cover their heads, some say the button was actually functional.
10:58Since it's on top of the cap where the fabric panels come together, the top button helps keep the cap
11:03crown in one single piece.
11:05Now, with recent advances in fabric and pattern design, the button is more of an aesthetic feature.
11:10It's used to cover up the joint point of the fabric panels.
11:14Your cap might not have a button at all, but don't you think a cap actually looks better with one?
11:19Cotton pads have two sides, and if you take the time to look at them carefully, they're actually different in
11:25texture.
11:26Just in case you've ever wondered why, the textured side is for applying makeup, and the even side is for
11:31removing it.
11:34Bookworms. This one is for you.
11:36Dust jackets that come with a lot of hardcover books are not just meant to make your book look pretty.
11:40They also double as a bookmark.
11:43Just fold the pages you've already read underneath the inside of the jacket, and voila!
11:48Next time you reach out for your favorite shirt, take a look at the top buttonhole.
11:52It should be stitched horizontally, and all the other ones are vertical.
11:57Turns out that the dress shirt was designed this way, since the first and the last buttons were the first
12:02ones to unbutton throughout the day.
12:04They then changed the direction of the buttonhole to ensure the shirt would stay nice and fitted before you're ready
12:09to take it off.
12:11These days, we have so many variations of this awesome dessert that it's hard to imagine we've ever lived without
12:17it.
12:17You can find different types of cookie dough ice cream or even chocolate chip cookie cake basically everywhere.
12:23But the famous cookie wasn't actually invented until 1930.
12:27The story goes that a woman named Ruth Graves Wakefield was preparing some chocolate cookies as she was waiting for
12:33some guests to arrive.
12:34She soon figured out she was out of baker's chocolate, a crucial ingredient for the classic cookies.
12:39To fix things up, she chopped up a block of semi-sweet chocolate, thinking it would eventually spread out evenly
12:45throughout the batter, given the heat of the oven.
12:48Things didn't necessarily go as planned.
12:50But hey, it's great they didn't, because this is how she invented this modern dessert we now can't get enough
12:56of.
12:57And speaking of popular snacks, the potato chip is even younger than the chocolate chip cookie.
13:02Well, at least historically.
13:04There are many stories trying to explain how it was invented.
13:08One of them goes like this.
13:09A chef named George Crumb, based in New York, put the chips together in 1953.
13:15He decided to try a different cooking solution when one of his customers didn't have nice things to say about
13:21his french fries.
13:22He said they were too thick and kind of mushy.
13:25Then, Crumb came up with potatoes that were thinly sliced and fried until brown.
13:30People absolutely loved the dish.
13:33And they welcomed the first ever batch of chips with open arms.
13:37Ice cream, anyone?
13:39If the story is true, back in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, one ice cream shop owner ran
13:45out of cups to serve his dish.
13:46So, he fashioned a waffle into the shape of a cone.
13:50And the rest was history.
13:52Okay, I'll admit it.
13:54Chewing gum-like treats have been around since the ancient Greeks.
13:57So, this one isn't particularly a revolutionary discovery.
14:00But the actual gum we buy today wasn't there until the late 1800s.
14:04An American inventor named Thomas Adams wanted to mix together different chemicals to create rubber.
14:11He tried and failed, for that matter, to play with Chickle for his experiment, but ended up fashioning this neat
14:17treat.
14:17They still use Chickle to this day to produce most chewing gums.
14:21Back in the 1800s, there lived a man named Jean-Baptiste Jolly, who worked in the fabric industry as a
14:27textile maker.
14:28How he came up with this next invention that we use a lot these days has less to do with
14:33him and more to do with his maid.
14:35The story goes that the woman accidentally knocked a kerosene lamp over onto a tablecloth.
14:41Instead of getting upset over the damaged fabric, Jolly noticed that the substance actually made the material cleaner.
14:48Figured it out yet?
14:49Yep, that's how the idea for the very first dry cleaner popped up.
14:53A very neat accident, if I do say so myself.
14:57Now this one I loved.
14:59Did you know matchsticks were initially called friction lights?
15:02Or at least that's how their inventor, a chemist named John Walker, called them back in 1826.
15:09He scraped a stick coated in chemicals across his hearth, totally by accident one day, and realized that they ignited
15:16and created a spark.
15:18Initially made out of cardboard, they were then made using wooden splints and sandpaper.
15:24Back in the 1940s, a man named Harry Coover stumbled upon a chemical formulation that seemed to stick to everything
15:31it touched.
15:32The scientific community at the time didn't look much into it, as the formula didn't seem to have many applications
15:38back then.
15:39It wasn't until 1951 that he looked a bit more into the formula and decided to repurpose it, along with
15:46a fellow Eastman Kodak researcher named Fred Joyner.
15:49They gave it a proper full name.
15:51But you must know it by the shorter version.
15:54Superglue.
15:56It also has many uses in security these days, that it's hard to believe that we didn't come up with
16:01this one on purpose.
16:03Back in 1903, a scientist named Edward Benedictus knocked over a flask by accident.
16:09He looked down and was amazed to see that the glassware had just slightly cracked, but maintained its shape.
16:15He was expecting it to break into a million tiny pieces.
16:19Curious about this hidden feature, he looked into it and figured out what was keeping the glass together was a
16:24substance coating the inside of the glass.
16:26Ta-da!
16:27That's how humanity came up with safety glass.
16:32I want you to get ready to have your eyes finally opened to some of the strange little secrets behind
16:37everyday items.
16:38From tape measures to toothbrushes to the kitchen stove, you'll never look at or use any of these things the
16:45same way again.
16:47Let's start with a humble tape measure.
16:50See how shy it is?
16:51It's actually a much more useful tool than you might think.
16:55Struggling to measure something on your own?
16:58Well, there's a hole or notch in the metal bit on the end.
17:01Called a nail grab, it allows you to hook it onto a small nail or screw, which then holds the
17:07tape measure in place while you pull it open.
17:09No more wild flopping around while you try to read it.
17:14Hmm, but that metal end seems a little loose.
17:17Maybe it's time to buy a new one.
17:19Nah, don't.
17:20The end is actually supposed to move around, helping you get an accurate measurement.
17:25The hook is actually 1 16th inch wide, and that little bit of movement takes this into account.
17:31If you push it against something for an inside measurement, the hook is included in the final number.
17:36If that hook is on the end of something for an outside measurement, the slight gap equals the space the
17:42hook would take up.
17:43Your measurements are always spot on.
17:46Oh, and stop bending the tape when trying to include a corner in the measurement.
17:51Your numbers will be wrong.
17:53Check the casing.
17:54You'll actually find a measurement listed on the side.
17:57This is the length of the case itself.
17:59Press the casing into the corner, add that number to your measurement, and you'll have the correct information for any
18:05project.
18:07And guess what?
18:08There is actually a National Tape Measure Day.
18:11Ta-da!
18:12It's celebrated each year on July 14th.
18:15Wow, they really do have a day for everything.
18:19Now, another tool you haven't been using correctly?
18:22Hmm, the stapler.
18:24Take a closer look at the metal plate at the front end.
18:27This is called the anvil, and yes, it helps bend the staples.
18:31But did you know it actually has two settings?
18:34A traditional staple's arms point inward, securing several sheets of paper in place.
18:40But you can turn the anvil around to the pinning setting, so that the arms of the staple will point
18:46outward.
18:48These staples are designed to be temporary, like pins used in sewing, and are much easier to remove.
18:55Do you have a padlock for your bike, or a locker at school, or your shed, to keep your neighbor
19:00from borrowing things without asking?
19:03Then, you may have noticed a small hole at the bottom, near the place where you put the key.
19:09The main purpose for this hole is to help drain water that might get inside.
19:13If the water isn't removed, it can damage the mechanism when freezing or by causing it to rust.
19:20If you do find your lock is stuck, though, it can be very frustrating.
19:25Don't panic.
19:25Add a bit of oil through this hole to help lubricate the mechanism inside, and it should soon start working
19:32again.
19:33Let's see what interesting things we can find in your closet.
19:37Nah, I'm not snooping.
19:39Well, maybe a little.
19:40Ooh, your coat is a good place to start.
19:43Some have a weird little half-belt at the back.
19:46It doesn't wrap around to help keep the coat closed.
19:48So, why is it there?
19:51Called a martingale, today it's little more than a style choice by designers, but it once served a very useful
19:58purpose.
19:59Some men's coats were made with additional material.
20:02The belt held that extra fabric in place.
20:05When the belt was undone, the jacket would open up wider and become a useful blanket.
20:10Very handy for when people were traveling and didn't have room to carry extra sleeping gear.
20:16Often, when you buy a new jacket or a fancy piece of clothing, it will come with a little bag
20:21that includes a few extra buttons and a little square of the fabric the garment was made with.
20:27The buttons are extras in case you lose one.
20:30That swatch of fabric, however, has several uses.
20:33Many people believe it can be used for patching small holes.
20:37But it also allows you to test your cleaning products on it.
20:41This way, you don't ruin your item the first time you toss it into the washing machine.
20:45It's better for that little swatch to turn a horrendous pink than your beautiful new coat.
20:51Bonus tip!
20:52Carry that swatch with you when you go shopping.
20:55It'll help when you're looking for a matching outfit.
20:58I mentioned buttons just a minute ago.
21:01Have you ever wondered why buttons on women's shirts are on the left, but on men's, they're on the right?
21:07Well, there was a time when the side the buttons were on would indicate your social status.
21:13If you were a commoner, you would be dressing yourself.
21:16And these buttons would be on the right, easier for a right-handed person to do up.
21:22If you were wealthy and male, you would still probably be dressing on your own.
21:27But if you were a wealthy woman, you often had a chambermaid helping you put on clothing.
21:33Especially during times like the Renaissance and the Victorian era, where women's clothing would be quite elaborate,
21:39with everything from petticoats to corsets and bustles to consider.
21:44The buttons were on the left so the maid could use her right hand to secure them more easily.
21:49In time, it simply became part of mass-produced fashion, the reason long forgotten.
21:55And what about those boots and shoes?
21:58There is a loop on the back of some, but it's not there so that you can just hang them
22:02up.
22:03When you're putting your boots on, pull on the loop.
22:06It'll help your foot slip right in.
22:08Now those boots are really made for walking.
22:12Another thing you may not know is why there's a pom-pom on your beanie or toe.
22:17They were used by French sailors as extra padding,
22:20so they wouldn't hit their heads during rough weather on the naturally low ceilings when below deck.
22:25Of course, the pom-pom itself goes way back in time.
22:29There are even depictions of Vikings wearing them on their headgear.
22:33Using a form of knitting or crochet,
22:36they would add the pom-pom as a way to cover the exposed seams on the top of the hat.
22:42Okay, what can we find in the washroom?
22:44First, let's look at your trusty toothbrush.
22:47It's likely to have blue bristles on it.
22:50As you brush your teeth, hopefully twice a day,
22:53the color will begin to fade.
22:55When the blue is almost gone, it's time for a new brush.
22:59Oh, and you should be brushing your tongue to remove bacteria and food particles.
23:04In fact, if your toothbrush has ridges along the top of the head,
23:08this is a built-in tongue scraper.
23:10And then there are those annoying tubes of medicated cream.
23:14What, you got a rash?
23:16Not my business.
23:17Have you ever struggled to remove that silver metallic seal beneath the lid?
23:22That tube was designed to make this easy.
23:25Look more closely at the top of that cap.
23:27It has a spike right in the middle.
23:29Use this to pierce through the protective foil.
23:32Just unscrew the cap, flip it over, and push it down.
23:38Okay, let's head into the kitchen for a few more surprises.
23:41First, the oven.
23:43It has a stovetop for cooking soup and stir-fry,
23:46an actual oven part for making those amazing cupcakes,
23:50and the bottom drawer to store cookie sheets and pie plates, right?
23:55Not so fast.
23:56That bottom drawer might be more useful than you think.
24:00Many electric stoves are designed to use this as a warming drawer.
24:03You can keep food warm while waiting for other parts of your meal to finish cooking.
24:08That means no more apologizing for those cold mashed potatoes.
24:12Hey, I never apologize.
24:14If you have a gas range, though, you may actually have a broiler down there.
24:19Just check the drawer for a built-in rack that holds a broiler pan.
24:23And did you know you can also use it for grilling steak or burgers on a cold rainy day?
24:28Ooh, barbecue flavor without braving the outdoors.
24:32Now, you might have a few pots and pans with a hole at the end of the handle.
24:36One reason?
24:37Many people actually hang their pots on hooks to keep them out of the way when not being used.
24:43The other use?
24:44These holes can hold the utensil you're cooking with.
24:47If you're mixing pasta sauce with a wooden spoon, place the spoon into the handle.
24:52It is still handy, and any sauce on the spoon will drip back into the pot and not on the
24:58stove.
24:58And here's a time saver.
25:01Don't peel your garlic before putting it through the garlic press.
25:04The press is designed to push out the clove and keep the skin inside.
25:09This tip alone is a game changer.
25:11Wow, who knew a short video could dramatically change your life?
25:16Hey, it's a whole new me!
25:21Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
25:26Ew.
25:27And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
25:32Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
25:36Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
25:40The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
25:43If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
25:50any type of organizational system.
25:53Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
25:59figure out the best way to distribute your food.
26:02No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
26:08very wrong way.
26:09Take eggs.
26:11We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by one and
26:17transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
26:21But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
26:27Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
26:30The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
26:37compromising the egg's overall quality.
26:39According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
26:46Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
26:50The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
26:56The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
27:02And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
27:09over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
27:11Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
27:19on the bottom shelves.
27:20Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
27:26Then organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
27:29In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
27:36Fahrenheit.
27:37Now, bread.
27:38If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
27:43They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
27:51to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
27:55Well, here's some good news.
27:57There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
28:01And contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
28:07Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
28:11Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
28:15Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
28:18That is what will generate its safe storage.
28:21Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
28:25And voila!
28:26Your bread can last up to three months that way.
28:29How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
28:32In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
28:38And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
28:42There's no problem with that.
28:43Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
28:46Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
28:52First, you'll need oil.
28:54Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
28:59Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
29:04Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
29:07This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
29:12smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
29:14You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
29:19Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
29:22Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
29:26Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
29:31Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
29:35there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
29:40Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
29:44toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
29:49is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
29:55And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
29:58can I have a drumroll, please?
30:03Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
30:08It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
30:14and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
30:19Ooh.
30:19But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
30:23Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
30:26you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
30:30By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
30:35until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
30:40Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
30:43And no, I haven't lost my mind.
30:46That happened long ago.
30:48The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
30:52When you hang it in its usual, more circular form,
30:56it rotates too easily.
30:58This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users,
31:01effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
31:05Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
31:07we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
31:12And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
31:15But I bet most of us here don't do that
31:18and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
31:22You get the idea, right?
31:24Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
31:29So there.
31:30Then we have razor blades.
31:32If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades
31:36because the last one you bought five days ago is already rusty from your bathroom's humidity,
31:41maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
31:43It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
31:47They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
31:51We just need to know how to handle them.
31:54Now, you don't have to be an expert to know
31:56that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with razor blade steel.
32:01So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them,
32:05especially if your last usage was in the shower.
32:08Then keep them in a cool and dry spot,
32:11maybe even out of the bathroom.
32:13They will surely last longer this way.
32:15Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin,
32:19contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
32:22So that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
32:27Do keep that in mind.
32:29After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
32:33If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
32:39and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
32:45But if your candle has been burning too quickly,
32:48try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
32:51You can trim your candle's wick multiple times
32:54and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
32:57It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady
33:02and thus continues to burn slower for a longer period of time.
33:06A little extra tip regarding candles.
33:09Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
33:13Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
33:15Congrats!
33:16Boil some water,
33:17wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
33:20clean the remaining wax out of it,
33:22and reuse the jar.
33:24You can plant a succulent,
33:26store art supply,
33:27or use it for anything your heart desires.
33:30And there you have it.
33:32Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
33:36Be sure to check them out
33:37and let us know in the comments below
33:39which one was your favorite to try out.
33:42Me?
33:42I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
33:45We'll see how that goes.
33:46Whether it's something as simple as a button on your jeans
33:50or something that's part of a larger moving mechanism,
33:53here are 26 secrets to everyday things you probably didn't know about.
33:59You use doorknobs every day,
34:02so it's right to be concerned about how many germs could be on them.
34:05However,
34:06they have made doorknobs out of brass partly for that reason.
34:10Brass provides an antimicrobial effect,
34:13eliminating the microorganisms that were hoping to start a colony on your doorknob.
34:18Your pants have that one-fifth pocket that's recognized as the small useless one.
34:24Originally,
34:24it was there to provide a safe place for your pocket watch,
34:28something that was necessary when first implemented in 1901.
34:31It then continued to remain for traditional purposes.
34:34However,
34:35it's still a great place to put your Tic Tacs.
34:38You've probably mistaken those little rivets on your jeans as some form of fashion statement,
34:43similar to the small pocket.
34:45In fact,
34:46they're incredibly important.
34:48They are there to provide extra support for areas that withstand the most strenuous parts of your clothing,
34:54preventing them from embarrassingly falling apart.
34:57That little button at the end of your seatbelt seems like it's way out of place.
35:02In fact,
35:03it's there to ensure your buckle will always remain at the end.
35:06So you won't have to awkwardly fiddle with your seatbelt every time you put it on.
35:11You're in a new car or a rental,
35:13and the gauge tells you the gas is getting low.
35:16You don't know which side the fuel cap is on from the inside.
35:19It can cause unnecessary effort at the gas station.
35:23However,
35:23your fuel gauge has an arrow that reminds you which side to fill your gas tank up from.
35:28Some models of cars may also have a gas tank hose instead,
35:33with the hose pictured on the side that the cap is on.
35:37Hiking and walking through snow requires the best kind of footwear.
35:41The shoes which are perfect for this also have an extra eyelet for your lace to loop through.
35:47Looping your laces through the extra eyelets will give more support for your ankles and feet and will provide more
35:54stability as you walk.
35:55But as you walk,
35:57blisters are also a concern.
36:00The sweat in your shoe creates friction between the feet and the shoe,
36:04which then helps create the blisters.
36:07Antiperspirant that you use for your armpits will help keep the feet from sweating.
36:11Just make sure you use the clear one.
36:14Cooking for people is always nice.
36:17However,
36:18sometimes the guests are late.
36:20Yep,
36:21we're all guilty of that sometimes,
36:22right?
36:23The extra drawer under your oven where you've been keeping all of your spare pots and pans
36:28was actually made to keep your food warm.
36:31Great for those who are late to the meal.
36:34Ever wondered how long that padlock could possibly last when it's outside?
36:39In the rainy weather,
36:40keeping your bike safe?
36:41It has a little hole at the bottom of it.
36:44It's there to drain water to avoid corrosion on the inside.
36:48It also serves to provide oil,
36:51further prolonging its use.
36:53That hole in the elevator door isn't there to check who's inside so you can avoid sharing
36:58a ride with specific people.
37:00It's a keyhole in case it breaks down.
37:04Ketchup,
37:05sauce bottles,
37:06and all other condiments we love all have a stage when it's difficult to get the insides
37:10out.
37:21The label at the top suggests where to tap the bottle.
37:25The sauce will come out easier and smoother, allowing gravity to take the place of frustration.
37:32The purpose of wooden coat hangers is to help repel pesky insects and avoid fungal growth that eats away at
37:39your clothing.
37:40As it's made of cedar wood, it contains oils that have insecticidal and fungicidal properties, and were used as far
37:48back as the ancient Egyptians, although they used it for other purposes.
37:54We've all been trained and tested at the art of typing, and know the correct way to use a keyboard.
37:59But you may not have noticed that the F and J keys have a small ridge at the bottom.
38:05They're there to help you find your correct starting place with your fingers on the keyboard, without having to look
38:12down.
38:13If you've been lucky enough to get the window seat on the plane, you would have noticed that little hole
38:18at the bottom of the window.
38:20It helps with the air pressure on the plane.
38:22The window itself is made from acrylic and isn't actually glass, which saves it from fogging up so you can
38:29see the scenery on your journey.
38:30The windows on planes were originally square, however, they would continuously break from the constant changes in pressure.
38:39Round windows are able to evenly distribute the pressure, ensuring you'll have a pleasant journey without falling out.
38:45For all you Nintendo Switch players, those who have tried to taste your cartridges will notice they have a bitter
38:52taste.
38:52The manufacturers added it intentionally, as the Switch's cartridge size is very small, and it might be a hazard for
39:00the youngest players that have a tendency to put things in their mouth that they shouldn't.
39:05So the bitter taste made from denotonium benzoate ensures that they won't be tasted for too long.
39:12Cosmetics containers that are filled with products used for your skin have a secret number on them.
39:18This is to help inform you how long the product will be usable.
39:22Ensuring it doesn't cause the reverse effect by damaging your skin instead.
39:28Pen lids have a hole at the end of them.
39:31It's not there to help your pen breathe and boost performance, but it's there to help you breathe.
39:36Just in case while you're sitting in class or at work and you're chewing on your lid and just happen
39:41to swallow it,
39:43you can be rest assured if it's stuck, the pen makers were thinking of you.
39:48When you're traveling by car or any other form of ground transportation and you're trying to drink your favorite pot
39:54from a straw, you'll find it quite difficult to do at times.
39:58Simply turn the tab on the can around so that your straw easily fits inside, making it easier to drink
40:04out of.
40:06There are always spare buttons when buying new clothes, along with a little bit of fabric.
40:11It's far too small to repair that crutch part that always rips first.
40:15The fabric is actually there for you to test how to wash it, so you don't accidentally ruin your brand
40:21new clothes.
40:23Determining how much pasta you need just for yourself can be difficult to figure out.
40:27Your big spaghetti spoon with the big hole on the inside?
40:31That looks like it's there to drain water.
40:33It's actually there so you can put the uncooked pasta inside before cooking, so you know exactly how much you
40:40need.
40:41New shoes always come with those strange little packets.
40:45That's silica gel.
40:46The gels are there to reduce the moisture in the air to avoid any fungal growth while the shoes were
40:52waiting to be purchased.
40:53There's a lot of chemistry involved to get you that silica, and it's very effective, capable of absorbing 50%
41:00of the humidity.
41:02So make sure you don't throw it away.
41:04Next time you need to dry out your electrical devices, it's a lot easier than using rice.
41:10It's difficult enough to see at night whilst driving, but it's even worse when the driver behind you shines their
41:16high beams.
41:17Your rearview mirror has a tab at the bottom.
41:20When you press it, it changes the angle.
41:23One is for day driving, the other, well, for nighttime.
41:27It'll help in case that one person driving behind you has forgotten to turn off their high beams.
41:32Although your screwdriver is ergonomically made for your hand, sometimes you have that one screw that's too hard to loosen
41:39up.
41:40The handle is also shaped so you can easily fit inside of a ring spanner or wrench, allowing you to
41:46apply more force, ensuring that you can remove that troublesome screw.
41:50The skirt part on an escalator seems like a good spot to get your foot stuck, but in reality, those
41:56long brushes poking out aren't there to give you an extra shine on your shoes, but for safety precautions, to
42:02minimize the risk of trapping objects between the steps and the side of the escalator.
42:08If you look at it on the street, you'll think a fire hydrant is about 3 feet in height, but
42:13the actual size of the device used to provide water supply to firefighters all over the world is twice as
42:18large.
42:19That is, if you count the rest of the hydrant, which is hiding underground.
42:23They're mostly red, and it's not just a matter of urban design.
42:26First of all, they need to be of bright, easily noticeable colors, so firefighters can spot them fast when they
42:32need to.
42:32The choice of color depends on how much water the hydrant can hold.
42:36It can sometimes vary depending on the location, but here's the breakdown.
42:40A red fire hydrant can splash 500 gallons of water per minute, while an orange one, at least 1,000
42:48gallons.
42:49Green ones mostly process 1,500 gallons of water per minute, and the most plentiful ones, colored blue, can generally
42:56contain over 1,500 gallons.
42:59Hey bowling fans, isn't it super annoying when your bowling ball gets cracked?
43:03Turns out that most of them get damaged because of incorrect storage or spikes in temperature.
43:09Now come on and face it, since it's already cracked a bit, aren't you curious what's actually inside the bowling
43:14ball?
43:15Because I sure am.
43:16Let's have a look.
43:17They mostly make the inner core of the ball of powdered metal oxides, like calcium or iron oxide.
43:23Then mix them with some resin and catalyst to harden the whole mixture.
43:27So that light bulb shape you now see inside of the ball is actually its heaviest part.
43:32It also influences how your bowling ball rotates when going down the lane.
43:37The same goes with spray paint cans.
43:39When you shake it, it makes a weird noise.
43:42But what is that thing in there?
43:43It's called a pea, and it's meant to hold the paint mixture in place and maintain its shape.
43:48They generally make it out of plastic, metal, or ceramic.
43:51It basically acts as a whisk to make sure your paint is well mixed together before you apply it to
43:57your surface of choice.
43:59Ever wondered how soda bottles keep that refreshing fizz for that long?
44:03Well, they have a little plastic ring fastened to the lid.
44:06They place it there to keep the gas from escaping and making the soda go flat, even if you shake
44:12it around in your bag the whole day.
44:15Speaking of things we use on a hot summer's day, wait, wait, don't put your baseball cap on just yet.
44:20Take a look at it for a minute, and you'll notice there's a small button on the very top.
44:25Is it functional, or is it just there for the sake of design?
44:28Way back when people started using fabrics to cover their heads, some say the button was actually functional.
44:34Since it's on top of the cap where the fabric panels come together, the top button helps keep the cap
44:39crown in one single piece.
44:41Now, with recent advances in fabric and pattern design, the button is more of an aesthetic feature.
44:47It's used to cover up the joint point of the fabric panels.
44:50Your cap might not have a button at all, but don't you think a cap actually looks better with one?
44:56Cotton pads have two sides, and if you take the time to look at them carefully, they're actually different in
45:01texture.
45:02Just in case you've ever wondered why, the textured side is for applying makeup, and the even side is for
45:08removing it.
45:10Bookworms. This one is for you.
45:12Dust jackets that come with a lot of hardcover books are not just meant to make your book look pretty.
45:17They also double as a bookmark.
45:19Just fold the pages you've already read underneath the inside of the jacket, and voila!
45:24Next time you reach out for your favorite shirt, take a look at the top buttonhole.
45:28It should be stitched horizontally, and all the other ones are vertical.
45:33Turns out that the dress shirt was designed this way, since the first and the last buttons were the first
45:38ones to unbutton throughout the day.
45:40They then changed the direction of the buttonhole to ensure the shirt would stay nice and fitted before you're ready
45:45to take it off.
45:48These days, we have so many variations of this awesome dessert that it's hard to imagine we've ever lived without
45:53it.
45:54You can find different types of cookie dough ice cream or even chocolate chip cookie cake basically everywhere, but the
46:00famous cookie wasn't actually invented until 1930.
46:03The story goes that a woman named Ruth Graves Wakefield was preparing some chocolate cookies as she was waiting for
46:09some guests to arrive.
46:10She soon figured out she was out of Baker's chocolate, a crucial ingredient for the classic cookies.
46:16To fix things up, she chopped up a block of semi-sweet chocolate, thinking it would eventually spread out evenly
46:21throughout the batter, given the heat of the oven.
46:24Things didn't necessarily go as planned, but hey, it's great they didn't because this is how she invented this modern
46:30dessert we now can't get enough of.
46:33And speaking of popular snacks, the potato chip is even younger than the chocolate chip cookie.
46:39Well, at least historically.
46:41There are many stories trying to explain how it was invented.
46:44One of them goes like this.
46:46A chef named George Crumb, based in New York, put the chips together in 1953.
46:52He decided to try a different cooking solution when one of his customers didn't have nice things to say about
46:57his french fries.
46:58He said they were too thick and kind of mushy.
47:02Then, Crumb came up with potatoes that were thinly sliced and fried until brown.
47:06People absolutely loved the dish, and they welcomed the first ever batch of chips with open arms.
47:14Ice cream, anyone?
47:15If the story is true, back in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, one ice cream shop owner ran
47:21out of cups to serve his dish.
47:23So, he fashioned a waffle into the shape of a cone, and the rest was history.
47:28Okay, I'll admit it, chewing gum-like treats have been around since the ancient Greeks.
47:33So, this one isn't particularly a revolutionary discovery.
47:36But the actual gum we buy today wasn't there until the late 1800s.
47:41An American inventor named Thomas Adams wanted to mix together different chemicals to create rubber.
47:47He tried and failed, for that matter, to play with Chickle for his experiment, but ended up fashioning this neat
47:53treat.
47:53They still use Chickle to this day to produce most chewing gums.
47:58Back in the 1800s, there lived a man named Jean-Baptiste Jolly, who worked in the fabric industry as a
48:04textile maker.
48:05How he came up with this next invention that we use a lot these days has less to do with
48:09him and more to do with his maid.
48:12The story goes that the woman accidentally knocked a kerosene lamp over onto a tablecloth.
48:18Instead of getting upset over the damaged fabric, Jolly noticed that the substance actually made the material cleaner.
48:24Figured it out yet?
48:25Yep, that's how the idea for the very first dry cleaner popped up.
48:29A very neat accident, if I do say so myself.
48:34Now this one I loved.
48:35Did you know matchsticks were initially called friction lights?
48:39Or at least that's how their inventor, a chemist named John Walker, called them back in 1826.
48:45He scraped a stick coated in chemicals across his hearth, totally by accident one day, and realized that they ignited
48:52and created a spark.
48:54Initially made out of cardboard, they were then made using wooden splints and sandpaper.
49:01Back in the 1940s, a man named Harry Coover stumbled upon a chemical formulation that seemed to stick to everything
49:07it touched.
49:08The scientific community at the time didn't look much into it as the formula didn't seem to have many applications
49:14back then.
49:15It wasn't until 1951 that he looked a bit more into the formula and decided to repurpose it, along with
49:22a fellow Eastman Kodak researcher named Fred Joyner.
49:25They gave it a proper full name.
49:27But you must know it by the shorter version.
49:30Superglue.
49:32It also has many uses in security these days that it's hard to believe that we didn't come up with
49:37this one on purpose.
49:39Back in 1903, a scientist named Edward Benedictus knocked over a flask by accident.
49:45He looked down and was amazed to see that the glassware had just slightly cracked but maintained its shape.
49:51He was expecting it to break into a million tiny pieces.
49:55Curious about this hidden feature, he looked into it and figured out what was keeping the glass together was a
50:00substance coating the inside of the glass.
50:03Ta-da!
50:04That's how humanity came up with safety glass.
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