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Discover the incredible secrets behind ordinary items that are often overlooked! This detailed exploration reveals how millions misuse simple tools, from office gadgets to kitchen essentials. Learn about the ingenious designs that can transform your daily routine. Uncover the unexpected features that were added for safety after major industry changes. Prepare for eye-opening insights that will change how you perceive everyday objects!
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00:00You see these blades? They have notched corners to make your cutting experience smoother.
00:05Ooh!
00:06The front edge notch helps with separating blades during manufacturing,
00:10while the trailing edge notch helps the blade glide easily.
00:14And a fun fact! That notch on the front also helps you spot unused sections of the blade,
00:20just a little visual indicator to make your life easier.
00:23When it comes to silver versus black blades, they're both made from the same stuff.
00:27But black blades are sharper and are better suited for cutting through tough materials,
00:33while silver blades strike a balance between cutting power and durability.
00:37If you want that extra cutting oomph, go for black.
00:41Oh, almost forgot. The only thing those blades aren't meant to cut is food.
00:46It has a rust-proofing oil coating, which is not safe for humans.
00:51Check this one out! It's totally giving me childhood vibes.
00:55Now, I remember my grandma having tomato-shaped pin cushions just like this.
01:00And sometimes they would look more like a salad, with a little pepper thrown in there.
01:05Well, believe it or not, this salad actually has a purpose.
01:08The tomato keeps your pins in place, while the pepper keeps them sharp.
01:13Those peppers are filled with sand, which helps keep your pins nice and sharp.
01:18And it's not just sand.
01:19Crushed walnuts can also be used to keep your pins in tip-top shape.
01:25Now, look at this multiple pocket tool and this little hook on it.
01:29It's a bit of a mystery, but it's actually pretty handy.
01:32I counted at least four different applications.
01:35One, you can use it to carry all sorts of awkward stuff, like camping gear or heavy parcels.
01:41Two, need to twist some wire or play around with knots?
01:45Once, the parcel hook has got you covered.
01:48Three, this hook can save the day with those stubborn zippers, like the ones on your luggage.
01:53Four, it's great for pretending to be a budget version of Captain Hook.
01:58If you know more applications, let me know in the comments.
02:02Apple users, with this feature, you'll never get laundry surprises again.
02:07Now, I bet you've had this situation at least once in your life.
02:11You wash your stuff, and when you take it out of the washing machine, the size seems to only fit
02:16your cat.
02:17Your iPhone camera can actually translate those funky laundry symbols for you.
02:22There are two requirements, though.
02:24You must have iOS 17, and your phone must be in English.
02:28Take a photo of the care label, go to the Photos app, and see the details of the image.
02:33Everything will be automatically decoded and explained to you.
02:38Now, many toasters come with nifty, removable crumb trays at the bottom.
02:43It's super important to give these trays a good clean every now and then to keep your toaster running smoothly
02:48and avoid any potential fire hazards.
02:51Just pop them out, shake out the crumbs, and you're good to go.
02:55Where you shake them out is up to you.
02:58Those little compartments on your gas pump aren't just for show.
03:01They're actually there to hold your cap while you're filling up.
03:04This nifty feature keeps things tidy and prevents any spills or drips on the handle.
03:10So, say goodbye to messy refueling experiences and hello to a cleaner pump.
03:15Plus, it makes the whole process way more convenient and efficient.
03:20Now, I'll bet your oven gets so greasy and dirty sometimes that you can even hear it oink.
03:26Just kidding.
03:27I know you're a tidy person.
03:29Anyway, if you're looking for a way to bring your kitchen cleaning to a whole new level, here's a tip
03:35for you.
03:35Most oven doors have handy latches that let you pop the door off for easy cleaning, saving your pore back
03:43from the strain.
03:44When you're draining noodles or potatoes, there's no need to bother transferring everything to a colander in the sink.
03:51Just throw the colander right into the pot, hold it down, and pour the liquid out.
03:56It makes life so much easier, especially when you want to save that starchy water for recipes.
04:02It's a must for authentic pasta, by the way.
04:06So, let's say you've snagged this gem at a thrift store a while back for just under a dollar.
04:12It's seen better days, serving as an ashtray, but you decide it's time to give it a new lease on
04:18life.
04:18Here's the lowdown on how to make it shine again.
04:22Mix up a solution of boiling water, baking soda, and table salt in a bowl lined with aluminum foil.
04:29Let the piece soak for about 15 minutes and repeat this process three times.
04:34In between soaks, gently scrub any rough spots with a microfiber cloth.
04:39After the final soak, dry the piece off and rub on some toothpaste, baking soda, and peroxide.
04:46Buff out any remaining tarnish with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
04:50Rinse it off, and now your piece is practically gleaming like a mirror.
04:57These aluminum foil boxes have nifty little tabs on the sides that make it super easy to grab a sheet
05:03without any hassle.
05:04It's like a fancy little bonus that makes the product a breeze and ensures you'll have a smooth sailing experience
05:11every time.
05:13Manual can openers often come with a handy built-in feature, also known as a bottle opener.
05:19It's like getting two tools in one.
05:21But did you know that this bottle opener actually has another useful function?
05:26It can help you loosen those stubborn, hard-to-open jars.
05:30Simply lift the lid slightly at a couple of points with the bottle opener, and then watch it as it
05:36effortlessly twists right off.
05:38Yeah.
05:41Okay, I just found that, apparently, you're supposed to save the first and last slices of a loaf of sliced
05:47bread for last.
05:48It's like a bread hack or something.
05:50Apparently, those end pieces help keep the rest of the bread fresher for longer, and you shouldn't eat them until
05:56you've devoured the rest of the loaf.
05:58So, next time you're making a sandwich, save those heel slices for the very end.
06:03Even bread-eating needs a good strategy.
06:06Now, look at those blue levers on the top rack of your dishwasher.
06:09I was curious about them, too.
06:11And it turns out they are actually water bottle sprayers.
06:15They help to ensure that your bottles get a thorough cleaning and rinse during the wash cycle.
06:21Many vegetable peelers have those little scoops on top for taking out the eyes from potatoes.
06:27And here's a cool tip.
06:29You can actually use vegetable peelers in both directions to peel faster.
06:33But most people just stick to one direction.
06:37When using yellow mustard, make sure to push the lid of the bottle all the way open until you hear
06:43a satisfying click.
06:44This way, the lid will stay securely in place and won't get in the way when you're dispensing the mustard
06:50onto your food.
06:51It's a simple step that can make your condiment experience hassle-free and enjoyable.
06:56So there!
06:59You know that little hole at the end of your pot or pan?
07:02Well, it's not just for show.
07:04You can actually use it as a handy holder for your forks and spoons.
07:08Next time you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen, just pop your utensils in that convenient little hole and
07:14keep them close at hand.
07:17Okay, just a heads up to remember to switch the direction of your ceiling fan for the changing weather.
07:23And to give it a good clean, too.
07:25I've seen that a lot of folks found it helpful before to reverse the fan's direction by flipping a switch
07:31for different seasons.
07:33So this is just a friendly reminder to go ahead and do it again, pushing hot air down and pulling
07:39cold air up.
07:42When you're chowing down for some pizza, just tear off the top of the box and use it as a
07:47big old plate.
07:48You can even rip the box in half and fold it to save some leftovers for later.
07:53Well, that's it for today.
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08:07You know what?
08:08Onions can help fight off the flu.
08:10And apparently, they can do it in various ways.
08:13Like, you can put them in your socks, which somehow transfer their disease-fighting abilities through your feet.
08:19Or you can drink onion-infused water to treat or prevent illnesses like colds or the flu.
08:24Well, unfortunately, these are all false beliefs.
08:28When it comes to directly combating cold or flu viruses, onions are unlikely to have a super impact.
08:34But overall, they're good for you.
08:36At the same time, onions do have a high concentration of quercetin.
08:40It's a pigment known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
08:46The correct way to open a new deodorant is by manually prying the top off.
08:51Nope.
08:52Removing the cap from a new deodorant stick involves twisting it.
08:55This move triggers the mechanism to push the safety cap off.
08:59This method helps avoid the hassle of manually prying the lid off, leaving deodorant residue under your nails.
09:07Now, what about the ideal time for using deodorant?
09:10You might think it's in the morning before you leave the house.
09:13But the optimal time to use deodorant is in the evening.
09:16At this time, your body temperature is cooler and your underarms are less moist,
09:21providing a greater opportunity for the deodorant to work effectively on your skin.
09:26Applying deodorant in the morning is still okay for those people who don't suffer from excessive sweating.
09:31So, if you sweat a moderate amount, there's no reason to change your daily routine.
09:36Now, keeping your shower curtain inside or outside the tub is a choice.
09:41But, apparently, putting the shower curtain inside the tub reduces splashing and prevents water from escaping.
09:47The decorative cloth curtain belongs on the outside, whereas the plastic one should be on the inside.
09:53I mean, the whole idea is to prevent splashing water.
09:57Now, watering your plants on scorching hot days harms them.
10:01Mmm.
10:02Rain showers occur during the summer season all over the world, and plants easily survive in these conditions.
10:08At the same time, when you water your plants on hot days,
10:11a substantial amount of liquid might evaporate before it can effectively benefit the plants.
10:16It's worth noting that this might be different for some sensitive indoor plants, such as African violets.
10:22It can result in leaf damage if you pour very cold water directly onto their leaves.
10:28Now, let's continue with another garden-related thing.
10:32Tree roots only reach as far as the outer edge of tree branches.
10:35Myth or fact?
10:37Well, it's a misconception.
10:39The root systems of many trees can extend well beyond the diameter of their crowns.
10:43For instance, magnolia trees can have roots that reach nearly four times their crown diameter,
10:49while the roots of red maple trees can exceed their crowns by up to three times.
10:55It's easier to shuck corn before it's boiled.
10:57Well, in the past, before the invention of modern cooking methods, many recipes involved pre-shucked corn.
11:04However, you can still grill it with or without the husk when it comes to recipes like grilled corn.
11:09A recommended technique is to partially shuck the corn, leaving only a few layers closer to the cob still attached.
11:16This method retains moisture while also providing appealing char marks on certain kernels.
11:23Alternatively, you can cook whole, unshucked ears of corn in the microwave or by boiling it, if you prefer.
11:31Moving on with everyday items you've been storing wrong.
11:35Take eggs, for example.
11:37Leaving them in the fridge door is good for them, right?
11:39No, this can lead to a rollercoaster of temperatures every time you grab a snack.
11:44As for nuts, they're happier in the fridge.
11:47He can make them go all wonky, especially if they're the kind with lots of good fats.
11:52So, keeping them chilled helps them stay fresher and tastier.
11:56There's another common myth about nuts.
11:59It's said that roasting them decreases calories, proteins, carbs, and fibers they contain.
12:04But no, both cooked and uncooked nuts have similar amounts of those.
12:09The main goal of roasting nuts is to enhance their flavor and crunchiness.
12:13Keep this in mind, though.
12:15When nuts are roasted, the healthy fats they contain may get damaged.
12:19And in the end, this can result in a reduced nutrient content.
12:23Now, let's talk about avocados.
12:26Don't toss them in the fridge if you want them to ripen on schedule.
12:30They like hanging out at room temperature.
12:32We can also put an end to another avocado-related myth.
12:36Avocados are fattening.
12:37Yeah, they do have a high-fat content, compared with most other fruits.
12:41But this doesn't necessarily make them bad for your health.
12:45In fact, avocados contain what's often called healthy fats, which can help reduce harmful cholesterol levels in your body.
12:52Now, let's carry on with diet and food.
12:55Swapping white table sugar for unrefined options like honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar is supposed to make your diet
13:02healthier.
13:03Well, don't fall for this myth.
13:05Sugar is sugar, no matter whether it's refined or unrefined.
13:10While unrefined sugars may contain a few extra vitamins and minerals, the advantage is minimal, because they're still considered added
13:17sugars.
13:18These added sugars can add up and contribute to your diet's recommended limit on daily sugar intake.
13:25Full-fat products aren't a one-way ticket to weight gain.
13:28That's a myth from the 80s and 90s.
13:30Some people are still scared of fat, but it shouldn't be the case.
13:34Fat plays a few essential roles, such as protecting our organs, maintaining cell membranes, supporting health and development, and helping
13:42absorb vital vitamins.
13:44The key is to choose heart-healthy, unsaturated fats, like olive oil, canola oil, nuts, nut butter, and avocados,
13:53oversaturated and trans fats found in fatty meats and high-fat dairy products.
13:58There's a common belief that avoiding carbs entirely will make you lose weight.
14:03Well, that's a myth, too.
14:05Low-carb diets have made their rounds, vilifying carbs, including fruits and whole grains.
14:10While some people have had success with these diets, it's usually because they've cut out highly processed, carb-laden foods,
14:17like chips, cookies, and white bread.
14:19You know, all the stuff we like.
14:21Eliminating an entire food group isn't the best approach, as you might miss out on essential nutrients.
14:28Another belief is that you can get rid of body toxins with a detox diet.
14:32Well, sorry, most detox diets don't live up to their promises.
14:36Your body is already good at detoxing itself with the help of your liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.
14:43You don't need to buy any special products.
14:45If you want to rejuvenate your body, focus on eating more whole foods, staying hydrated, and cutting out highly processed
14:53junk food.
14:56Okay, I have three life hacks for you.
14:58These aren't myths.
14:59Firstly, you can stop a pot from boiling over by putting a wooden spoon over its top.
15:05Secondly, if you position a cheese grater vertically, there's a better way to use it.
15:10Lay it down horizontally.
15:11This way, the process will be less taxing for your arms.
15:15My next tip is about your yoga mat.
15:18Leaving it in a hot, humid spot like your car can ruin it.
15:21Keep it cool and dry for maximum yoga zen.
15:26Now, many people know they should keep their fancy fragrance bottles away from direct sunlight.
15:31So, some people store them in the refrigerator.
15:34This isn't the right move, unless you want your perfume to lose its overall depth.
15:39I mean, yes, fragrances don't like heat or humidity, but the interior of a refrigerator is too dry and cold
15:46for them.
15:47So, it has the opposite effect and breaks down the scent molecules.
15:51And please, resist the urge to rub a bit of perfume on your wrist.
15:55It may be tempting, but rubbing your fragrances is a big no-no.
15:59This practice not only muddles and weakens the scent, it also causes the top notes to evaporate quickly.
16:08They say that if you have old photos in your house, the right way to stash them is by putting
16:14them in cardboard boxes.
16:15Well, this is a misconception.
16:17These types of boxes can damage your memories.
16:20Go for acid-free archival boxes if you want your pictures to look as good as new.
16:25The next one is more of a hack than a myth.
16:28It turns out dishwashers are more user-friendly than we give them credit for.
16:33When you're loading or unloading the dishwasher, you can save your poor back from unnecessary strain by pulling out the
16:40basket.
16:41You might think that foundations are safe at room temperature.
16:45But if you store your foundation in a makeup bag, heat can mess with the oils in your makeup.
16:50So, pop this product in a cool drawer.
16:53Eye creams and serums can benefit from the chill, too.
16:57Organic or homemade cosmetics without preservatives should also be refrigerated.
17:01But always check expiration dates.
17:04I know I do.
17:08There are some inventions that make us say,
17:11Dude, why didn't I come up with this?
17:13And then you have the next question.
17:15Why don't we have it in my hometown yet?
17:18I'm talking about things like splash-proof toilets, liquid trees, and skyscrapers with slides.
17:26Yep, they're all pretty real, and you're about to fall in love with them.
17:31Have you ever used a public bathroom in the summer in your shorts and sandals and got splashed?
17:38It happens to the best of us, so no worries.
17:40If only there was some solution to this problem.
17:43Perhaps a urinal with a small hole so no liquid goes where it shouldn't.
17:48Looks pretty yucky and painful to me.
17:51An assistant professor at the University of Waterloo, Zhao Penn, and his colleagues came up with a way better solution
17:58for this sensitive issue.
18:01Their designs were inspired by physics and dogs.
18:04When a stream of liquid moves on a solid surface at a shallow angle, the splash is reduced.
18:10And the smaller the angle, the fewer splashes you'll see.
18:13You can even minimize them to a zero.
18:16And when dogs do their business, they lift their hind legs and do it on the vertical surface of a
18:21tree or a wall.
18:23I don't know if they actually care about it, but this does reduce the splash.
18:27Good job, Pluto!
18:29The team invented several models and presented them at the American Physical Society conference, and it was a hit.
18:36The inventors say that all of the models are no splash, but their favorites are the slice of apple and
18:42the one that looks like a tall and slender J with a narrow and long opening.
18:47The new urinals aren't just super cool, but also more sustainable.
18:52You won't have to wash the floor with water, chemicals, and human energy after every use, which is a win
18:58-win.
19:00Here's another innovative public toilet idea for you, this time from Japan.
19:05They have completely transparent walls, which means, yes, you can see everything that's going on inside, from the toilet itself
19:13to the hand wash sink.
19:15It sounds pretty creepy, but the idea was actually to create a safe restroom in the park.
19:21Visitors can see if there's someone hiding inside before entering, and also check if the toilet is clean before entering.
19:28When you go inside and lock the door, the walls change color to opaque, and no one will be able
19:34to see you.
19:35They used glass covered with PD-LC film to make the walls, which allowed them to go from being transparent
19:41to safely in tents using electricity.
19:45Alright, now you've nearly convinced me to try one of those magical toilets.
19:49Oh, and they also double as excellent lanterns in the dark, shining bright in different colors.
19:55Bring a couple to my local park, I don't mind.
19:58Take a deep breath. If you don't like what you're breathing in, do something about it.
20:03That must have been exactly what the smart guys at the University of Belgrade, Serbia thought and invented the liquid
20:10tree.
20:11The liquid tree, not the pun and laugh a bit, consists of a glass tank filled with over 150 gallons
20:18of water,
20:19some microalgae, and a solar panel, which provides electricity to a small pump.
20:24The microalgae need heating, so just in case there's no sun and the temperatures drop,
20:30the photobioreactor is also connected to the city grid.
20:34Microalgae work hard to do some photosynthesis magic and convert water and CO2 into oxygen,
20:40and then it goes into the atmosphere.
20:43The liquid tree also comes with a bench to sit on and enjoy its work.
20:47The liquid tree needs more work than a regular tree in the park.
20:51They need to replace the water and microalgae almost completely every month and a half.
20:57And they also need to take out the biomass that is the byproduct of the process,
21:02and let's admit, nothing can replace those blooming babes in spring.
21:06If you ever find yourself casually wandering in the forests of Estonia,
21:11don't freak out if you see some giant megaphones.
21:13These wooden, acoustic giants were set three hours away from the country's capital by interior
21:20architecture students.
21:21That's way cooler than the hamster roller coaster I once built for a science fair,
21:26I have to admit.
21:27More than half of Estonia is covered by woods, and they're pretty proud of this natural wealth.
21:32So it's not the first art project of this kind,
21:35and there was a winding, elevated pathway and a faceted woodland cabin.
21:40The idea of the megaphones is to crank up the natural sounds of a forest and also to serve
21:46as a rest spot for hikers.
21:49These wooden beauties are large enough to host several people.
21:53And hey, if you walk this far into the woodland, you'll be thankful for this.
21:58The students were given a task to invent some concepts of a forest library.
22:03They built the megaphones off-site and brought them to their permanent spots.
22:07They're set in such a way that sounds from three directions meet in the center
22:12and create a cool, natural surround sound effect.
22:15Have you ever helped your friends move into a new apartment in a building without an elevator?
22:21Then you're gonna love this one.
22:23Houses in Amsterdam have hooks on top.
22:26This is a medieval invention for pulling stuff up the houses.
22:29The simple tech consisting of a wheel and a rope still functions now, centuries later.
22:34Why not just use the stairs?
22:37Well, if you get inside one of those narrow Amsterdam buildings, you'll see there's hardly
22:42enough room to comfortably ascend, and you can forget about even trying to pull a table
22:47on top.
22:48Back in the medieval ages, pretty much like now, only rich people could afford housing around
22:54the canals in the best parts of the city.
22:56Those people were mostly traders and used the canals for their business.
23:01They stored goods in the same houses they lived in, and with regular floods, they had to
23:06find a way to keep the goods dry.
23:08And that's why they needed to invent something to lift furniture, goods, boxes, instruments,
23:15and food on the upper floors, and pull it in through fully open, wide windows.
23:20The lifting tech is one of the reasons the houses in Amsterdam are leaning forward.
23:25This position helped keep both the lifted stuff and the walls and windows safe during transportation.
23:32They didn't have to touch each other.
23:35The gables also assisted in the process and had to be made firm to withstand all the heavy
23:41weight.
23:41And in case you're wondering what gables are, they're sections of wall between the edges
23:46of a dual-pitched roof, typical for Amsterdam.
23:51Folks who live or work in skyscrapers have the opposite problem.
23:55Getting out of the building can take a while as you wait in line for the elevator.
23:59A slide going from the top of a skyscraper could be a solution.
24:03In 2016, they added one outside of the U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles at the height of 1
24:10,000
24:10feet.
24:11The see-through slide, made of glass just one inch thick, was built to withstand hurricane-force
24:16winds and earthquakes.
24:17It was built to bring tourists to the building, though not for the convenience of office workers.
24:23And then they decided it wasn't such a great idea, so the slide was removed as part of
24:29the reconstruction of the building.
24:31A Hong Kong photographer and editor who became famous online went even wilder with his imagination
24:38and designed a double-decker bus with a slide.
24:41It's not his only futuristic photography masterpiece, as he likes to play with perspective and proportions.
24:48I can totally see myself sliding away when someone asks me to pay for the ride.
24:54In some ways, the United States is a whole different world, totally different from every other place.
25:01So let's take a look at what's normal there that baffles people from the outside.
25:07One of the first things a foreigner notices when entering the country is flags.
25:14On buildings, like schools and houses, and on clothes, like shorts, t-shirts, you name it.
25:21Throughout history, Americans have changed 27 flags.
25:25The current American flag was only adopted in 1960 and is so far the longest-lasting flag of the country.
25:33It wasn't created by the authorities, though.
25:36In 1958, there was a contest for a design of the new American flag,
25:41and the winning flag was made by a 17-year-old high school student from Ohio.
25:46The reason why Americans love their flag so much is national pride.
25:50But why not so many countries do the same?
25:53Well, some countries avoid displaying them for historical reasons.
25:57Other countries only raise the flag on special occasions to highlight the importance of the event.
26:03Still, some countries display their flag as often as Americans do.
26:08In Denmark, people are quite proud of their flag, too.
26:12They decorate the winter holiday tree and birthday cakes with them.
26:16And you can always find stickers with Danish flags,
26:19red and white candles, and other goodies with the flag in a grocery store.
26:24People in Sweden are also very much into their flag and have flagpoles everywhere.
26:31Now, let's go to a restaurant, shall we?
26:34Many things there are very specific to the states.
26:37Like, for example, tons of ice in every drink.
26:41Turns out there is some history to this preference.
26:44America has always had a lot of ice as a resource,
26:48since New England's lakes and rivers have a lot of those during winter.
26:52Centuries ago, before refrigerators and other helpful cooling machines,
26:57that kind of cold resource was very valuable.
26:59And the states started exporting ice to other parts of the world.
27:04And also, of course, consuming it themselves.
27:08They started to put ice in their hot drinks,
27:11in contrast to the British,
27:12who were always drinking their beverages hot.
27:15The ice in the drinks has become an American thing,
27:18and it was also considered a rich person's drink.
27:21Yep, the ice would also show a person's status.
27:25Of course, with time, when refrigerators appeared,
27:28ice became available to everyone,
27:30and Americans started to add it to their drinks commonly.
27:33The habit remained, but also, ice drinks are very refreshing,
27:38which is especially important in the hot south of the country.
27:42But if you come from abroad and don't want your drink freezing cold,
27:46always specify it to the waiter.
27:49The next striking thing is the huge portions that are served,
27:53and there is a reason for that too.
27:55It wasn't always like this,
27:57but in the second half of the last century,
28:00due to pesticides and fertilizers,
28:02farmers started to be able to grow more food than they used to.
28:06The government caught on,
28:08subsidizing them to grow even more food.
28:11So, the amount of available food increased.
28:14Over time, companies started to increase the sizes of their portions.
28:18Why serve less food and get less money
28:21if you can serve a bit more and also charge more?
28:24That's good for business, and it's a win-win.
28:27Customers get more food for just a little bit more money.
28:30So, larger portions stuck.
28:34Okay, now we need to take a little toilet break.
28:38And, surprisingly, there are a lot of foreigners who find American toilets weird.
28:44First, what's up with those huge gaps in bathroom stalls?
28:47Let's start with a more obvious part.
28:50Gaps on the bottom of the doors.
28:53Those are quite common, even outside the U.S., and they serve several purposes.
28:58First, you can see if there's a person inside without trying to break into an occupied stall.
29:04Second, it provides some ventilation and makes it easier to clean the floor in the bathrooms.
29:09The gaps on the sides are more questionable.
29:13Of course, people on the outside can't see everything going on behind the door.
29:18But still, there's not much privacy whatsoever.
29:21In most other countries, the gaps are either negligible or non-existent.
29:26So, what's up with them in America?
29:28I did some research.
29:31Some sources say that since every inch of material is expensive,
29:35wide gaps are made to reduce the costs of bathroom stalls.
29:39Other sources say that when people feel exposed like this,
29:42they have fewer incentives to do something illegal in public bathrooms.
29:47Next observation?
29:49American toilets have way more water in their bowls in comparison to, for example, European ones.
29:55The reason is that those types of toilets use different flashing systems,
30:00and an American one needs more water to flush effectively.
30:04In many countries, especially in Asia, most bathrooms have bidets,
30:10which are used for after-toilet cleaning,
30:12and tourists don't understand why Americans wouldn't adopt those too.
30:17After all, if you step in mud, you'll go and wash your foot instead of just wiping it off with
30:22a tissue.
30:23The same logic works here.
30:25Also, it reduces toilet paper usage.
30:28So, it's more sustainable, and it's environmentally friendly.
30:31Some say there's a strong stigma in America around bidets that is extremely hard to overcome.
30:38Others say that toilets in the U.S. don't have enough room to install a bidet.
30:42So, they don't have those, especially if there are other well-known ways.
30:48Before we leave the restaurant, we need to tip the waiter.
30:52Tipping in the United States is way more common than in most other countries.
30:56You're expected to tip any service person who helped you with something.
31:00While some kind of tipping exists in some other countries, the extent of it is smaller.
31:05And there are also countries like Japan and Denmark where tipping isn't a thing at all.
31:11Those countries have minimum wage laws that dictate decent wages employers must pay their workers.
31:17This way, the need to pay money to service stuff isn't pushed onto the customers.
31:22By the way, here's one more fact about the prices.
31:26Probably the craziest thing in the States tourists have to adapt to are prices in stores.
31:32The tax isn't included into the displayed price and is added on top while checking out.
31:38So, people who are short on money can't pre-calculate the price they will have to pay to make sure
31:43that they have enough money.
31:45But really, why is it so?
31:47The main reason behind such a weird policy is transparency.
31:51This way, taxpayers know how much tax they pay and can resist raising the tax rate, in case it comes
31:58on the national agenda.
32:00Also, it allows buyers to compare the costs of products across states fairly, since tax rates may differ.
32:06So, if the tax isn't included, you compare the actual bread costs between Alabama and Alaska, for example.
32:14In some places in America, it's not very easy to get around unless you travel by car.
32:19In some regions, there's often no sidewalk taking you to the closest convenience store or a crosswalk, allowing you to
32:27cross the road right in front of the store.
32:29The main reason for that is probably the fact that the United States is a big country, with vast lands
32:35and everything is spread out.
32:38Neighborhoods can be scattered around, wide suburban territories quite far away from one another.
32:43So, that's already far from being walking distance.
32:46And sidewalks aren't needed, because, yes, no one's walking.
32:51Studies show that Spanish or Germans walk at least twice as much as Americans.
32:56But in those countries, everything is way closer.
33:00And last and not least, you guessed it, the imperial system.
33:05It's based on the human body.
33:07A foot is an average foot size of a person, so you might think it's quite intuitive for anyone.
33:13Well, no.
33:14Foreigners are incredibly confused with feet, inches, gallons, and fahrenheits, and tend to convert it all to the familiar metric
33:22system.
33:23Well, in this sense, the British are even more confusing.
33:26Those guys use both imperial and metric systems.
33:29For height, it's mostly feet and inches, but for weight, kilograms.
33:34Great Britain used to have the imperial system, but later they were forced to switch to the metric system.
33:40So now, they're using a combination.
33:42Whatever helps to be more precise.
33:46There's nothing better than a nice piece of buttered toast for breakfast, if we're not counting hot fudge sundaes.
33:53But if you find it harder to spread out cold butter over your toast, here's an idea.
33:58Use a cheese grater.
33:59Figure out the amount you need and grate the product.
34:03The process will also soften the butter, making it easier to spread, and you won't have to melt a too
34:08large amount of it in the process.
34:10But still, that hot fudge.
34:12Dried pasta comes in all sorts of different shapes and sizes for a reason.
34:17That's because each type of pasta goes best with a particular sauce.
34:22Pasta shells, for example, are perfect with denser and chunkier sauces.
34:27Why?
34:28Because the sauce gets inside the shells, making it easier to serve and eat the dish.
34:33The ribbed outer surface also helps with covering the shells in the sauce.
34:38If you ever end up burning your cookies, you can save them with your trusty grater, too.
34:44Just grate off the blackened parts after carefully taking the cookies from the baking tray.
34:49But be careful and wait until the cookies have cooled down.
34:53Also, if you ruin their shape a bit, you can always dip them in some melted chocolate.
34:58After the chocolate cools down, you'll have perfectly shaped cookies.
35:02Although, after it gets past your lips and beyond, does the shape of the cookie actually matter?
35:09Just saying.
35:11If you like adding a lot of ingredients to your sandwiches, but don't really appreciate it when the bread gets
35:17soggy,
35:17there is a way to reduce the amount of moisture.
35:20Pick your sliced tomatoes or cucumbers and place them between two paper towels for up to five minutes.
35:26After that, you can use them.
35:28Also, make sure to spread butter, cheese, or sauces, like mayo or ketchup, onto the bread first.
35:34This will help you seal the bread and keep moisture at bay.
35:40Some people think that the little white string that you find near an egg yolk needs to be removed before
35:45you cook the egg.
35:46Well, I'm here to tell you that these strands are called calaza, and you don't actually need to get rid
35:52of them.
35:52They help keep the yolk in place, at the egg's center.
35:55A calaza is not going to mess up the consistency or the taste of your food.
36:00So, removing it is completely up to you.
36:02Ever notice that most juice boxes come with two flaps, one on each side?
36:08Those are actually handles.
36:10Manufacturers design the boxes this way to make it easier for us to hold them.
36:14This way, we don't end up squeezing the box, making the juice spill out.
36:20Now, you don't need to be a baking pro to know that you can use both white and brown sugar
36:26in your recipes.
36:27But have you ever wondered what the difference between these two is?
36:30It turns out that the only thing that sets them apart is that, during production, a small amount of molasses
36:37is added to the brown sugar.
36:40Molasses is basically a sort of syrup you get when processing sugarcane.
36:44It's usually removed during the refining process.
36:47That's how white sugar is produced.
36:49But if some amount of molasses remains in the final product, we end up with brown sugar, with its specific
36:56taste and darker hue.
36:58It's a good thing.
37:00There are a lot of things you can put in your dishwasher, apart from your dishes.
37:05For example, you can clean such things as your silicone oven mitts or the knobs of some kitchen appliances, like
37:12your oven or stove.
37:13Some kitchen sponges and reusable towels may be safe to clean in the dishwasher as well.
37:19Speaking of kitchen cleaning products, there are a lot of things you can do with dish soap, like de-griming
37:25your patio furniture.
37:27Just add a bit of dish detergent to some warm water and use the solution to wipe down your outdoor
37:32furniture with a piece of cloth.
37:34Finally, rinse it clean using your garden hose.
37:38You can also use dish soap to get rid of greasy stains on your clothes.
37:42Be it pasta sauce or salad dressings.
37:45Hey, sometimes we miss our mouths.
37:47So, just apply a little dish detergent to the stain and then rinse with water.
37:52Use non-colored soap for lighter clothes.
37:54For more difficult stains, let the dish soap sink in for a bit, then throw the piece of clothing in
38:00the washer as usual.
38:01And think about maybe getting a bib.
38:04If none of the methods have helped you organize your closet, and you're still overwhelmed with large piles of clothes,
38:11there's a simple way that might be effective.
38:13It's called the one-in-one-out rule.
38:16That means for every new piece of clothing you buy, you need to get rid of one you already have.
38:22That means you'll always be decluttering your space.
38:25To make it easier to find something in your closet, good luck!
38:29Keep your most used items at eye level.
38:32This way, they'll be easier to find and pull out when you're in a hurry.
38:36Those items that you tend to use less often, like your evening clothes, for example, can stay on the shelves
38:41above or below your eye level.
38:45You can make good use of old spice tins.
38:47If you glue some powerful magnets to the inside of the tins, they can double as magnetic shelves.
38:53You can use them for all sorts of everyday items, like kitchen pliers, ice cream scoops, or even cutlery.
39:01You can also place them on any metallic surface, like your refrigerator door.
39:05They'll blend in nicely with your kitchen magnets.
39:08Hidden in your laundry room, there's a great tool for picking up head hair.
39:13It sometimes works better than lint rollers.
39:16Take a dryer sheet and, using some elbow grease, you'll get rid of that dog or cat hair in no
39:22time.
39:22It works on all sorts of surfaces, but it's especially effective for upholstered furniture.
39:28Now, if you don't like it when a door starts squeaking whenever you enter a room, get a bar of
39:34soap and rub it straight on the hinges.
39:36This will only help for a while, though.
39:38But it'll do the trick until you manage to get to a hardware store.
39:42And, you know, buy some oil.
39:45Have you ever noticed that, in some elevators, there's a star next to the number of a specific floor?
39:51No.
39:51It's not to indicate where my office is.
39:54It's there to point out where the nearest exit is.
39:57And it's not always on the first floor.
39:59It's most likely located on the floor closest to the street.
40:04Have you ever wondered why stop signs are red?
40:07Well, back in the day, they didn't actually have any particular color at all.
40:11Before the 1920s, they didn't even have a standardized shade.
40:16In 1922, though, someone came up with the octagon.
40:20But initially, it was painted yellow.
40:22All because the red coloring tended to fade out too quickly because of sun exposure.
40:27So, yellow turned out to be the best option.
40:30It took another 30 years for fade-resistant enamel paint to be invented.
40:35We ended up changing the color of the stop sign back to red.
40:39After all, it's still the best color if you want something to be easily noticeable.
40:44Do you know there's a type of rose that can grow taller than people?
40:48According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest rose bush ever found grew in Vienna, Austria.
40:55It was a staggering 28.5 feet tall.
40:58Yes, it arose to a great height.
41:02In the same way we all have unique patterns on our fingerprints, no two tigers have the same set of
41:07stripes.
41:08It makes it easier for people working with this feline species to distinguish one tiger from another.
41:15I'll bet you didn't know the White House has its own flower shop hidden in the basement of the building.
41:20It's supposed to provide flower arrangements for all sorts of events that take place there.
41:26It's probably no surprise that pizza has become an American staple dish despite its Italian origin.
41:33People in the U.S. love it so much that they buy 350 slices of pizza every second in the
41:40States.
41:40Man, I am not getting my fair share.
41:43To manage the huge demand for this delicious dish, around 17% of all restaurants in the U.S. are
41:49pizzerias.
41:52Finally, there's a way to make lemon juice without the seeds getting into your beverage.
41:56Try cutting the fruit in two and squeezing it with a pair of kitchen tongs.
42:01The pointed end of the lemon should be facing down.
42:04The juice will flow down, but the seeds will remain inside the lemon.
42:09Ooh, lemonade.
42:10It goes well with pizza.
42:13Would you prefer to own a private island or an underwater hotel?
42:17A tough choice, isn't it?
42:19Yep, you got it right.
42:21It's time to answer a set of impossibly hard, would-you-rather questions.
42:27If you had a private villa, would you prefer it to have a sea view or a mountain view?
42:40If you could choose, would you rather have a gaming room or a home cinema in your house?
42:53Would you rather buy a Samsung Flip 5 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?
43:05Would you rather have a one-minute conversation with your past self or your future self?
43:19Would you rather have a private jet or a private yacht?
43:31Would you rather not brush your teeth for a week or not take a shower for two weeks?
43:44If you had to, would you rather take part in a dating show or a survival show?
43:56If you had to choose, would you only wear Nike or Puma sneakers for the rest of your life?
44:09Would you rather wear classic white sneakers or chunky platform sneakers for the rest of your life?
44:22Or would you rather have a fancy night out or a movie night at home?
44:35Would you rather always be underdressed or always be overdressed?
44:47If you could make only one choice, would you rather always wear Barbie shoes or Wednesday shoes?
45:01Would you rather wear the same colour every day for a year or wear the same hairstyle forever?
45:14Would you rather be constantly surprised or always know what's coming?
45:27Would you rather give up breakfast or dinner?
45:39Would you rather get Airpods Max or Marshall Major 5 headphones?
45:52Would you prefer everything you eat to be too sweet or not sweet enough?
46:17Would you rather watch one single movie for the rest of your life or only eat the same food for
46:23the rest of your life?
46:33If you were offered to pick one, would you rather have a Lamborghini or a Ferrari?
46:45Would you rather wear dress shoes at the beach or sandals at a muddy outdoor music festival?
46:57If you had to, would you rather give up coffee or give up pizza for a year?
47:10If you could own a monument, would you pick the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower?
47:23If you had to choose, would you only wear sports or fancy clothes for a year?
47:35Would you rather travel anywhere you want for the rest of your life for free or get your dream house
47:40for free?
47:48Would you rather be gifted the most expensive bag in the world or the rarest pair of sneakers or shoes?
48:01Would you prefer to sing well and dance poorly or sing poorly and dance well?
48:14Would you rather receive exotic flowers or super expensive chocolate as a gift?
48:26Would you prefer to have a pool in your backyard or live next to the ocean?
48:39Would you rather be given a million dollars tomorrow or ten million dollars ten years from now?
48:51Would you rather plan a wedding or a giant birthday party?
49:04Would you prefer to move to a new city every year or only be able to live in your current
49:09city for the rest of your life?
49:12Would you prefer to move to a new city every year or only be able to live in your current
49:13city for the rest of your life?
49:19Would you rather buy ten things you don't need every time you go shopping or always forget that one thing
49:25that you need when you go to the store?
49:34Would you choose to only go on cruises or only go to Disney World for vacations?
49:46Would you rather cuddle a koala or pal around with a panda?
49:59Would you rather cuddle a koala or pal around with a panda?
50:0520 minutes early?
50:14Would you rather have a pause or a rewind button in your life?
50:26Would you rather never eat watermelon ever again or be forced to eat watermelon with every meal?
50:51Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again?
51:04Would you rather have unlimited battery life on all of your devices or have free wifi wherever you go?
51:17Would you rather have unlimited battery life on all of your devices or have free wifi wherever you go?
51:2120 minutes early?
51:2320 minutes early?
51:2420 minutes early?
51:2821 minutes early?
51:3521 minutes early?
51:4221 minutes early?
51:4321 minutes early?
51:4422 minutes early?
51:4422 minutes early?
51:4722 minutes early?
51:56Would you prefer to lounge by the pool or on the beach?
52:08Would you rather have to wear hiking boots to sleep or slippers everywhere you go?
52:20Would you rather give this video a like or wear only sweats when out?
52:33Would you prefer to eat only burgers or only ice cream for a week?
52:46If you had to choose between these two mystery boxes, which one would you pick?
52:53Think twice. The big reveal will be at the end of the video.
52:59If you could choose, would you rather work the job you have now for a year at double your current
53:04rate of pay
53:04or have one year off with what you are making now?
53:15Would you prefer to go on tour with your favourite artist or be your favourite actor's go-to red carpet
53:21date?
53:28Would you rather become famous for publishing a best-selling book or directing an Oscar-winning movie?
53:41Would you prefer to fly first class for one vacation a year or take several cheap trips with a backpack?
53:54Would you rather be always stuck in traffic but find a perfect parking spot
53:58or never hit traffic but always take forever to park?
54:09Would you rather be thrown a surprise birthday party or plan your own party from start to finish?
54:35Would you rather live a peaceful life in a small cabin in the woods or a drama-filled life
54:40in a mansion in a big city?
54:46Would you rather live a peaceful life in a small cabin in the woods or a drama-filled life in
54:46a mansion in a big city?
54:50Would you rather go on a romantic and relaxing vacation or a non-stop adventure?
55:02Would you rather spend every night on vacation out or spend every day just relaxing near the pool?
55:16Would you rather spend every night on vacation out or spend every day just relaxing near the pool?
55:16Would you rather walk the Great Wall of China or climb the pyramids of Machu Picchu?
55:29Would you choose to be locked overnight in an amusement park or in a shopping mall?
55:41Would you rather have an apartment in Paris or New York?
55:53Would you rather be known for having the best music taste or for having the best fashion sense?
56:06Would you rather furnish your dream home with antiques or cutting-edge, modern designs?
56:19Would you prefer to wear only sequined clothing or only all-black clothing for a year?
56:32Would you rather spend a rainy day trying out a new recipe or marathoning movies?
56:45Would you rather marry the person of your dreams or have the career of your dreams?
56:58If you were given a choice, would you prefer to have a full-time housekeeper or a personal chef?
57:12Would you rather lose all of the money you've earned this year or lose all of the memories
57:16you've made this year?
57:25Would you rather make a movie about your most embarrassing moment or publish your diary?
57:36Would you rather eat cold pizza or hot cereal for breakfast for the rest of your life?
57:49Would you rather be able to teleport or have a private plane?
58:02Would you rather have someone make you your favorite meal or go out to a new restaurant?
58:14Would you rather fulfill your biggest wish or resolve your biggest regret?
58:29Would you rather fulfill your biggest wish or resolve your biggest regret?
58:33Would you rather have a surprise?
58:34A trip to a private island on a super-modern jet.
58:37The contents of the second box, though, aren't as exciting.
58:41Just a few outdated lottery tickets.
58:43Well, maybe you'll get lucky next time.
58:46Bye!
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