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Discover the surprising engineering behind your household packaging that keeps items fresher for longer. From secret locking mechanisms to hidden codes, this video reveals the intentional designs often overlooked. Unravel the mysteries of how everyday objects are cleverly crafted to enhance your experience. Be amazed by the #1 hidden feature found on common items like milk cartons and foil boxes!
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00:00In the airport, they usually ask you to take your laptop out of your backpack
00:03and put it in a separate bin while going through the security check.
00:07Laptops are dense and the x-rays can't see through them,
00:10so you could be hiding something dangerous there.
00:13If it's out and it's on its own in a separate bin,
00:16it's easier for the scanners to capture a prospective hazard.
00:20Normally, the messages you send using iMessage are blue,
00:24but look, this time it turned green.
00:26No need to panic, it's not like the user blocked you or anything.
00:30It's just that you sent a regular SMS and not an iMessage.
00:33iMessages can only be sent to people who own an Apple device,
00:37so if the recipient doesn't have one, they're all going to be green.
00:41Another reason your phone might opt for an SMS
00:44is that your iPhone isn't connected to the Internet.
00:47iMessages go through the web, and SMS uses a cellular signal.
00:53The jacks you put in your devices have little plastic rings on them
00:56that separate different sections.
00:59These sections are called pins,
01:01and each of them serves a different purpose.
01:03Each plug will have at least one plastic ring
01:05because any plug must be separated into at least two pins.
01:10One of them is there to cancel out any interference,
01:13and the other to carry the signal.
01:15If, for example, your headphones have one ring and two sections,
01:18they have a mono playback.
01:20They deliver the same sound to both your right and your left ear.
01:24If there are two rings and three sections,
01:27then there is a basic one to cancel out interference
01:29and the other two for either ear.
01:32Three rings and four sections mean that you have a set,
01:35one basic, one for either of the ears,
01:38and the last one is the microphone pin.
01:42I bet you've never even noticed,
01:44but all credit cards,
01:46no matter what bank or country they come from,
01:48are the exact same size.
01:50The first ever credit card was issued in 1958 by the Bank of America,
01:55and later, the international standard was established
01:58for every issuer around the world to follow.
02:01The standard dictates both the proportions and the thickness.
02:06Whistles can work perfectly fine
02:08even if they don't have that ball inside,
02:10yet they all have it.
02:12That's because even though there's a sound without the ball,
02:15the noise it creates is very flat
02:17and not distinguishable enough.
02:20When you blow, the ball starts moving around inside,
02:23creating different pitches and making the noise more noticeable.
02:28Jeans have had those metal rivets ever since they were invented.
02:32Jacob Davis, the man who made the first pair of jeans,
02:35added copper rivets to those spots
02:37where the pants were more likely to rip to make them stronger.
02:40Today, they have more of a decorative purpose
02:43because they're distinctive and traditional for jeans.
02:47A basketball has little dots all over its surface
02:50and they serve as friction points.
02:52It's important for that ball not to slip out of the hands.
02:55There were times when they played basketball with a soccer ball.
02:59The floor was very slippery
03:01and it was impossible to play
03:03because you'd have to be very careful
03:04just to keep the ball in place.
03:07So, they had to redesign it.
03:09The more points of contact any object has with some surface,
03:13the more friction there is
03:14and the less likely it is to slip on the surface.
03:17So, that's how the ball got its dots.
03:21Those holes at the end of the handles
03:23aren't just there for you to hang your pans easily.
03:26You can also place your cooking spoon in there while making a meal.
03:29It'll hang right above the pan
03:31and the sauce won't spill around.
03:34Make sure to tap off the sauce or food beforehand though
03:37so that it doesn't go down the spoon's handle.
03:41You unload the dishwasher
03:42and while everything is dry,
03:44your plastic containers get all wet once again.
03:47Seems like they never get dry
03:49and that's actually true.
03:50The reason for it is the material.
03:52The dishes heat up and cool down slowly
03:55so the remaining water evaporates and dries out easily.
03:59When you take out those plastic containers,
04:01they cool down way too fast
04:03so the water doesn't dry out of the surface
04:05and just stays there.
04:09Another water source is those upside-down cups
04:12that collect water on top.
04:14But have you noticed that cups have chips on the bottom?
04:17They serve as a water drain in the dishwasher.
04:20So yeah, these cups don't accumulate water in the dishwasher.
04:24Take a look at aluminum foil.
04:27One side of it is always shiny
04:29and the other one is dull.
04:31When producing the foil,
04:32they flatten it with rollers.
04:34It's so thin that the rollers tear it.
04:36So they take two layers at a time.
04:38So the sides facing the roller remain shiny
04:41and those in the middle stay dull.
04:45We say it all the time,
04:472 a.m. and 2 p.m., without thinking.
04:50Why such a choice of letters?
04:51It's just Latin,
04:53which is still used for many other abbreviations.
04:56A.m. stands for ante meridium,
04:59which means before noon.
05:01P.m. stands for post meridium,
05:04meaning afternoon.
05:05Same with pounds,
05:07which are noted as L.B.,
05:09from the Latin phrase Libra Pondo.
05:12Most movie theater seats are red
05:14and the reason isn't better visibility,
05:17but quite the opposite.
05:18In low light conditions,
05:20red is the first color that fades away in our eyes.
05:23And that's what we want in a movie theater,
05:26to see nothing but the screen.
05:28Also, movie theaters were inspired
05:30by fancy Italian opera houses,
05:32so that's another reason too.
05:36Have you ever wondered
05:37why so many Disney characters wear white gloves?
05:40Well, back when animated movies were black and white,
05:43putting white gloves on characters
05:45was a way to make the hands stand out
05:47from the rest of the body.
05:49Then animation evolved,
05:51but the gloves stayed as a Disney tradition.
05:53But there are other reasons too.
05:55Human hands make animal characters
05:57more humanized and relatable.
05:59Also, those gloves are way easier to animate,
06:02which speeds up the process.
06:05Cats often rub their bodies against your legs,
06:08but do you know why they do it?
06:10This way, they transfer their scent to you,
06:12marking you as their territory
06:14and as their human.
06:16It's also a sign of affection.
06:18By doing this,
06:19they show that you're part of their inner circle.
06:23Wonder why it's so hard to swat a fly?
06:26Well, to a fly, we're sloths.
06:29That's because they see things
06:31in slow motion compared to us.
06:34Species have a different perception of speed.
06:37The speed we see will be twice as fast for a turtle,
06:40and it will be four times slower for a fly.
06:43Turn a video to 0.25 speed
06:45and imagine someone approaching you at this pace.
06:48Well, that's how a fly sees you.
06:50So yeah, it has enough time to escape.
06:55Road signs have different shapes and colors
06:57to send different signals to your brain.
07:00Oval shapes are more friendly,
07:01and squared ones are very familiar and secure,
07:04so they're usually regulatory.
07:07Triangles reflect instability,
07:09so they're usually warning signs.
07:11And finally, the stop sign has a special octagon shape,
07:14the most unusual and unsettling.
07:17It's supposed to draw your attention to it.
07:20Together with the red color,
07:21this sign stands out the most,
07:23just like it's supposed to.
07:27Some sidewalks have little plates with bumps on them.
07:29We don't pay much attention to them,
07:31but they're very important for visually impaired people.
07:34They signal a slope that then leads to a crosswalk.
07:38Also, there are several patterns that signal different things.
07:43Name the school grades.
07:45A, B, C, D, and F.
07:48No E, but why?
07:51The modern grading system dates back to 1897.
07:55In the beginning, it was all the letters from A to E.
07:58A meant excellent.
08:00B was good.
08:03C was fair.
08:05And D was passed.
08:08Below that was an E, or fail,
08:11which was often confused with the opposite.
08:13Excellent.
08:14So soon enough, it was changed.
08:16F for fail is way more intuitive.
08:22You see these blades?
08:24They have notched corners to make your cutting experience smoother.
08:28Ooh.
08:29The front edge notch helps with separating blades during manufacturing,
08:33while the trailing edge notch helps the blade glide easily.
08:37And a fun fact.
08:38That notch on the front also helps you spot unused sections of the blade.
08:43Just a little visual indicator to make your life easier.
08:46When it comes to silver versus black blades,
08:49they're both made from the same stuff.
08:51But black blades are sharper and are better suited for cutting through tough materials,
08:56while silver blades strike a balance between cutting power and durability.
09:00If you want that extra cutting oomph, go for black.
09:04Oh, almost forgot.
09:05The only thing those blades aren't meant to cut is food.
09:09It has a rust-proofing oil coating, which is not safe for humans.
09:14Check this one out.
09:16It's totally giving me childhood vibes.
09:18Now, I remember my grandma having tomato-shaped pin cushions just like this.
09:23And sometimes they would look more like a salad,
09:26with a little pepper thrown in there.
09:28Well, believe it or not, this salad actually has a purpose.
09:32The tomato keeps your pins in place,
09:34while the pepper keeps them sharp.
09:36Those peppers are filled with sand, which helps keep your pins nice and sharp.
09:41And it's not just sand.
09:43Crushed walnuts can also be used to keep your pins in tip-top shape.
09:48Now, look at this multiple pocket tool and this little hook on it.
09:52It's a bit of a mystery, but it's actually pretty handy.
09:55I counted at least four different applications.
09:59One, you can use it to carry all sorts of awkward stuff,
10:02like camping gear or heavy parcels.
10:05Two, need to twist some wire or play around with knots?
10:08The parcel hook has got you covered.
10:11Three, this hook can save the day with those stubborn zippers,
10:15like the ones on your luggage.
10:16Four, it's great for pretending to be a budget version of Captain Hook.
10:20If you know more applications, let me know in the comments.
10:25Apple users, with this feature, you'll never get laundry surprises again.
10:30Now, I bet you've had this situation at least once in your life.
10:34You wash your stuff, and when you take it out of the washing machine,
10:38the size seems to only fit your cat.
10:40Your iPhone camera can actually translate those funky laundry symbols for you.
10:45There are two requirements, though.
10:47You must have iOS 17, and your phone must be in English.
10:51Take a photo of the care label, go to the Photos app, and see the details of the image.
10:56Everything will be automatically decoded and explained to you.
11:01Now, many toasters come with nifty removable crumb trays at the bottom.
11:06It's super important to give these trays a good clean every now and then
11:10to keep your toaster running smoothly and avoid any potential fire hazards.
11:14Just pop them out, shake out the crumbs, and you're good to go.
11:18Where you shake them out is up to you.
11:21Those little compartments on your gas pump aren't just for show.
11:24They're actually there to hold your cap while you're filling up.
11:27This nifty feature keeps things tidy and prevents any spills or drips on the handle.
11:33So, say goodbye to messy refueling experiences and hello to a cleaner pump.
11:38Plus, it makes the whole process way more convenient and efficient.
11:43Now, I'll bet your oven gets so greasy and dirty sometimes that you can even hear it oink.
11:49Just kidding.
11:50I know you're a tidy person.
11:52Anyway, if you're looking for a way to bring your kitchen cleaning to a whole new level,
11:57here's a tip for you.
11:58Most oven doors have handy latches that let you pop the door off for easy cleaning,
12:04saving your poor back from the strain.
12:07When you're draining noodles or potatoes, there's no need to bother transferring everything to a colander in the sink.
12:14Just throw the colander right into the pot, hold it down, and pour the liquid out.
12:19It makes life so much easier, especially when you want to save that starchy water for recipes.
12:25It's a must for authentic pasta, by the way.
12:29So, let's say you've snagged this gem at a thrift store a while back for just under a dollar.
12:35It's seen better days, serving as an ashtray, but you decide it's time to give it a new lease on
12:41life.
12:42Here's the lowdown on how to make it shine again.
12:45Mix up a solution of boiling water, baking soda, and table salt in a bowl lined with aluminum foil.
12:52Let the piece soak for about 15 minutes, and repeat this process three times.
12:58In between soaks, gently scrub any rough spots with a microfiber cloth.
13:02After the final soak, dry the piece off and rub on some toothpaste, baking soda, and peroxide.
13:09Buff out any remaining tarnish with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
13:14Rinse it off, and now your piece is practically gleaming like a mirror.
13:20These aluminum foil boxes have nifty little tabs on the sides that make it super easy to grab a sheet
13:26without any hassle.
13:27It's like a fancy little bonus that makes the product a breeze and ensures you'll have a smooth sailing experience
13:34every time.
13:36Manual can openers often come with a handy built-in feature, also known as a bottle opener.
13:42It's like getting two tools in one.
13:44But did you know that this bottle opener actually has another useful function?
13:49It can help you loosen those stubborn, hard-to-open jars.
13:53Simply lift the lid slightly at a couple of points with the bottle opener, and then watch it as it
13:59effortlessly twists right off.
14:01Yeah!
14:04Okay, I just found that, apparently, you're supposed to save the first and last slices of a loaf of sliced
14:10bread for last.
14:11It's like a bread hack or something.
14:13Apparently, those end pieces help keep the rest of the bread fresher for longer, and you shouldn't eat them until
14:19you've devoured the rest of the loaf.
14:21So, next time you're making a sandwich, save those heel slices for the very end.
14:26Even bread-eating needs a good strategy.
14:29Now, look at those blue levers on the top rack of your dishwasher.
14:33I was curious about them, too.
14:34And it turns out they are actually water bottle sprayers.
14:38They help to ensure that your bottles get a thorough cleaning and rinse during the wash cycle.
14:45Many vegetable peelers have those little scoops on top for taking out the eyes from potatoes.
14:50And here's a cool tip.
14:52You can actually use vegetable peelers in both directions to peel faster.
14:56But most people just stick to one direction.
15:01When using yellow mustard, make sure to push the lid of the bottle all the way open until you hear
15:06a satisfying click.
15:08This way, the lid will stay securely in place and won't get in the way when you're dispensing the mustard
15:13onto your food.
15:14It's a simple step that can make your condiment experience hassle-free and enjoyable.
15:19So there!
15:22You know that little hole at the end of your pot or pan?
15:25Well, it's not just for show.
15:27You can actually use it as a handy holder for your forks and spoons.
15:31Next time you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen,
15:34just pop your utensils in that convenient little hole and keep them close at hand.
15:40Okay, just a heads-up to remember to switch the direction of your ceiling fan for the changing weather.
15:46And to give it a good clean, too.
15:48I've seen that a lot of folks found it helpful before to reverse the fan's direction by flipping a switch
15:54for different seasons.
15:56So this is just a friendly reminder to go ahead and do it again,
16:00pushing hot air down and pulling cold air up.
16:05When you're chowing down for some pizza, just tear off the top of the box and use it as a
16:10big old plate.
16:11You can even rip the box in half and fold it to save some leftovers for later.
16:16Well, that's it for today.
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16:30So listen, if you don't want your next barbecue party to end up at the emergency room,
16:35you might want to get rid of that wire brush you use to clean the grill.
16:39Over a hundred people have to seek medical help because of it every year.
16:43Those brass and steel bristles easily separate from the brush and stick to cooked food that ends up in your
16:49mouth.
16:49With each swallow, they go deeper and deeper.
16:52They can poke into or puncture the lining of your mouth, throat, and esophagus,
16:57or somewhere else down your intestinal tract.
17:00The symptoms this causes could be signs of many different conditions.
17:04And because of their tiny size, the bristles are really tricky for doctors to spot.
17:09So you can lose the precious time to solve the problem at an early stage.
17:13In some cases, one ER visit can solve the problem.
17:17But if the bristle moves into deeper tissues, say, into your neck, chest, or abdomen,
17:22well, it could start an infection.
17:24And you'd need some complex surgery to save your life.
17:28That was the case for a 63-year-old lady in Michigan.
17:31She was eating a hot dog grilled by her husband,
17:34and she felt something was wrong from the first bite.
17:37She could barely swallow the food because of an unusually painful sore throat
17:42and had to see the doctors for help.
17:44They sent her home after an inspection, but the symptoms only got worse and worse.
17:49A CT scan several months later showed the problem with some tiny metallic object
17:54that looked like a piece of hair at the back of her throat.
17:57The doctors were able to remove it during surgery.
18:02So to play it safe, take good care of your wire grill brush
18:06and inspect it before putting food on it.
18:08If you see any loose or dangling wire bristles,
18:11get rid of them.
18:12If this sounds like too much work, just toss that brush all together.
18:16There are some safe alternatives to it,
18:18like wooden panels, pumice stone, nylon bristle brush, or liquid grill cleaner.
18:24You can also roll a piece of aluminum foil into a ball
18:27and use grill tongs to hold it while you're scrubbing your dirty grill grits.
18:31Cooking pros say an onion cut in half can also do the job.
18:37The caterpillar that arrived at your barbecue party as an uninvited guest might seem cute
18:43and harmless, but not all of them are safe to pick up and play with.
18:47There are several types of venomous caterpillars in the U.S. alone that can give you a hard time.
18:52Any brightly colored caterpillar that has a spine, bristles, or looks fuzzy could be venomous,
18:58and you're better off not touching it.
19:01Many caterpillars are equipped with hairs or spines, which are connected to poisonous glands.
19:06They often hide on the underside of the leaf so you could easily miss it.
19:11So when you're doing some work in the garden,
19:13it's a good idea to wear gloves and clothes with long sleeves.
19:17Your skin will thank you for it.
19:19If you get stung by accident,
19:21use any sticky tape to remove the hair or spines,
19:24and then just wash the affected spot with soap and water.
19:30If you plan to go swimming or boating to cool down after the party,
19:34remember that algal blooms are just a freaky splash of color in the water,
19:38but a real problem.
19:40They are toxic and can cause a lot of trouble for you and your pets.
19:44The symptoms will be less than pleasant,
19:46and will involve you spending a great deal of time in the bathroom.
19:50Algae bloom means there are plenty of bacteria in the water,
19:53so don't swim in it and don't drink the water,
19:56no matter how thirsty you are after all the swimming.
19:59And if you happen to get some ingested water on your skin,
20:03take a long shower with clean water immediately.
20:06The media should report cases of dangerous algae blooms in your area,
20:10so make sure to check it before you hit the nearest lake.
20:15Wild parsnip might not appear in your summer nightmares,
20:18but this yellow-flowered plant can do some really mean things to your body.
20:23It contains a substance called solorin,
20:25and when you accidentally touch it and then enjoy a walk in the sun,
20:29the effect it will leave on your skin will be as nasty as the name solorin.
20:34And you could have dark red or brownish discoloration on your skin for months
20:38after your unwanted rendezvous with the plant.
20:41It's mostly active and mischievous between May and July, so watch out!
20:49Alright, a garden hose must be completely safe as, unlike the grill brush,
20:54it doesn't have any small metallic parts, right?
20:57Well, when you leave it hanging out in direct sunlight,
21:01the water inside can heat up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
21:04If you spray someone with water this hot, their skin won't love it.
21:09It's especially dangerous for youngsters and pets.
21:12So, if you see someone blissfully unaware,
21:15grab the hose, take it from them by force if needed,
21:18and let the water run for a few moments before you let anyone play with the hose.
21:22It's for their own good.
21:24The intense sun can also heat up all the bad chemicals the hose itself contains,
21:28like lead and thylates.
21:30So, check what yours is made of and replace it with a safer version
21:34that's labeled lead-free or drinking water safe
21:37if you plan to use the water for drinking or playing.
21:40And if you already have a safe version but suddenly smell a terrible odor,
21:45it could be the algae and bacteria that just love stagnant water.
21:49If it comes into contact with your skin or you swallow it by accident,
21:53you could have some serious health problems.
21:56The best you can do is replace the hose.
21:58And yes, make sure you keep it in a cool shaded area
22:01and drain it well after every use.
22:06Now, you're never too old to love the trampolines.
22:09But the trampoline might not love you back
22:11and give you a spinal injury or broken bones.
22:14Almost 100,000 injuries like this with young users happen every year
22:19because they're so easy to fall from
22:21or land in the worst possible way during a somersault or a flip.
22:25The biggest risk of trampoline trouble
22:28is when more than one person is using this fun contraption.
22:32Nearly 75% of all accidents with trampolines
22:36happen when two jumping youngsters crash into one another.
22:40And no, some netting or padding really can't save the day.
22:43If you want to keep things safe,
22:45make sure there's always only one person at a time on the trampoline.
22:49You're going to need to install shock-absorbing pads
22:52that completely cover the trampoline's metal frame, springs, and hooks.
22:56If you see any signs of the padding getting too old,
23:00like tears and fraying,
23:01you need to replace it immediately.
23:04Make sure the trampoline stands on level ground
23:06and isn't too close to other structures and trees.
23:12A slide in your backyard,
23:14no matter if it's made of metal or plastic,
23:17can turn into a frying pan under the sun
23:19and can heat up to 189 degrees Fahrenheit.
23:23So, before you jump on it or let someone else do it,
23:26check the temperature of the whole thing top to bottom.
23:29And even when your little sister or someone else you love
23:32is begging you to go on a ride with them,
23:35don't do it.
23:36The slide is designed for one person of a certain size.
23:39When the two of you end up tandem sliding,
23:42the smaller leg can get caught up
23:43between the bigger leg and the edge of the slide.
23:46The speed will also increase,
23:48and it can lead to all sorts of drama.
23:52Finally, no matter how tempting it feels in the hot months,
23:55don't walk barefoot on that beautiful lawn in the park
23:58or even in your own garden.
24:00You never know what's hiding in the grass.
24:02And if you step on something sharp,
24:04like a rusty nail hiding in the grass,
24:07you'll get yourself into a lot of trouble.
24:09Flip-flops aren't the best idea for everyday summer shoes either.
24:13They rarely come with arch support
24:15and can make you take shorter steps
24:17and put more stress on your body.
24:19It's just not good for your feet, joints, and muscles.
24:22Otherwise, have a great summer!
24:30Now, doctors recommend risking your life at least twice a day.
24:34I mean, brushing your teeth at least twice a day.
24:37But you see, the seemingly harmless toothpaste
24:40that peacefully chills on every American counter
24:43poses a life-threatening danger
24:45because of one not-so-harmless ingredient,
24:48sodium fluoride.
24:49Now, don't get me wrong,
24:50not every toothpaste out there contains it.
24:53But most of them still do.
24:55But don't rush to the bathroom to trash your tube.
24:58If you swallow a tiny pea-sized glob,
25:01it isn't fatal.
25:02I'm talking about larger quantities.
25:04A toothpaste tube has only 0.15% fluoride.
25:08To send you running to the hills,
25:09you must consume around 8 tubes one by one.
25:12So, technically, toothpaste is totally safe.
25:17Let's go and look for more dangers at your place, shall we?
25:20Personally, I don't have this one.
25:22But if you happen to have a CFL light bulb,
25:25you gotta be extremely cautious with it.
25:27The thing is,
25:28many of those bulbs are made with mercury.
25:30If such a bulb breaks,
25:31you gotta start by turning off your ventilation system.
25:34Otherwise, the contamination will only get worse.
25:37Make sure everyone has left the room,
25:39then open a window to allow for fresh air circulation.
25:42Finally, clean the area where the bulb shattered.
25:46Be careful to address both wet and dry surfaces
25:48and contact specialists.
25:50Mercury vapors are definitely the biggest concern
25:53when it comes to this element.
25:55Take, for instance, a case of 2008,
25:57where a 55-year-old guy in Oklahoma
26:00tried to extract gold from old electronics
26:02using liquid mercury.
26:04Unfortunately, he inhaled too much vapor
26:06and sadly passed away just 10 days later.
26:09The contamination was so severe
26:11that they had to completely gut his house.
26:15Now, you definitely don't want your favorite clothes
26:18to get ruined by moths.
26:20So you might grab some mothballs to exterminate them.
26:23But watch out!
26:24Those mothballs can exterminate you, too.
26:27They usually contain chemicals like naphthalene
26:30or a paradichlorobenzene.
26:32When these get into the air,
26:34they turn into gas.
26:35That strong smell you associate with mothballs kicks in.
26:38Those fumes can actually irritate your eyes and lungs
26:41and may even cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
26:45Plus, there are concerns about these chemicals
26:47being the cause of major conditions
26:49that even modern medicine can cure.
26:52Naphthalene is especially risky
26:53because it can break down your red blood cells,
26:56leading to a condition called hemolytic anemia.
26:59So try to swap those balls for good old lavender.
27:02Moths aren't big fans of it.
27:05Now, it's super important to keep an eye on the plant
27:08you bring into your home
27:09because some can be surprisingly harmful.
27:12Take Diefenbachia,
27:13commonly known as dumb cane, for example.
27:16Rumor has it that its sap
27:18can cause your tongue to swell up so much
27:20that it can block your airway.
27:22But can it really?
27:23Yes and no.
27:25It's true that this plant contains poisonous,
27:28tiny needle-like crystals called rapides,
27:30but they require someone to actually chew on a leaf first
27:33before any fuss happens.
27:35Otherwise, you might just feel a brief burning sensation
27:38or observe some skin redness.
27:40In rare cases, you might see some swelling
27:43in the area that touched the plant.
27:45Generally, just a little nibble leads to mild discomfort.
27:48So please, don't snack on your potted plants.
27:51This warning is more for the safety of your pets,
27:53especially cats.
27:55Now, if Diefenbachia stays in contact
27:58with the mouth for too long,
27:59it can cause some serious pain
28:01that might linger for days or even weeks.
28:03In those cases, a trip to the hospital might be necessary,
28:07especially if the throat gets affected,
28:09as that could impact breathing.
28:11But don't believe the hype that Diefenbachia
28:14is a lethal poison.
28:15That's just an urban legend.
28:16The bottom line?
28:18One must be really dumb
28:19to get poisoned by a dumb cane.
28:23Now, using a power washer
28:25can be more dangerous than you might think.
28:27The intense pressure can lead to serious injuries,
28:29and the high-speed spray can kick up debris
28:32that might cause even more harm.
28:34If you do get injured,
28:35infections can set in quickly,
28:37and without timely medical care,
28:39things can get really serious.
28:41Think severe complications,
28:43potential limb loss, or even worse.
28:45But honestly, it's not that scary.
28:47Just don't overdo it with pressure.
28:51Here's a friendly tip.
28:52Don't skip out on your weekly house cleaning,
28:55especially when it comes to the bathroom.
28:57The longer you put off cleaning it,
28:59the more risky it becomes.
29:01Bathrooms are notorious hotspots for bacteria,
29:04which makes regular cleaning essential.
29:06You definitely don't want those unwelcome guests
29:09like norovirus, E. coli, salmonella,
29:12or even Staphylococcus aureus hanging around,
29:15along with those molds and mildews.
29:17Just put things into perspective.
29:19An average toilet seat can host
29:21over 200,000 colony-forming bacteria.
29:25And here's another thing to keep in mind.
29:27If you're not careful while cleaning,
29:29you can accidentally create a dangerous situation.
29:32Mixing bleach and ammonia
29:34can release a toxic gas called fluoramine.
29:37Those fumes can lead to some pretty nasty symptoms,
29:39from shortness of breath to fluid in your lungs.
29:42Guess what?
29:43If it happens, you will probably kick the bucket.
29:46And I'm not talking about the one you use
29:48for cleaning the floors in the bathroom.
29:52On a sweltering summer day,
29:55having air conditioning is definitely a blessing.
29:57But don't let that trick you into thinking
29:59there aren't risks involved.
30:01If your AC is on the older side,
30:03it can lead to various issues.
30:05For example, the ductwork and filters
30:07can trap harmful mold, bacteria, and allergens.
30:11If those aren't addressed,
30:12folks in your home might end up
30:14dealing with coughing, wheezing, or a stuffy nose.
30:17Plus, an aging AC unit can pose a fire risk.
30:21Older components tend to generate more heat
30:23as they try to keep up.
30:24And if they're not replaced,
30:26you could end up with a potential fire hazard.
30:29Faulty wiring is another concern,
30:31as many wires are tucked away in hard-to-reach spots,
30:34making them tough to inspect.
30:35So, if you have an older AC,
30:38it's a smart move to have it cleaned properly
30:41and ensure that its parts and wiring are up-to-date
30:44to avoid any fire risks.
30:47Snuggling under a cozy electric blanket
30:50when the weather turns chilly sounds like a dream.
30:52But if electric blankets get too hot,
30:55they might lead to burns.
30:57This risk is particularly significant with older models
31:00that don't have an automatic shut-off feature.
31:02So, the best way to use such a blanket
31:04is to warm up your bed
31:06and then turn it off before you crawl in.
31:09There's also the concern of heat stroke,
31:11linked to the use of an electric blanket.
31:13Once, two people were discovered unresponsive
31:16in their beds beneath electric blankets.
31:18The first person's body temperature
31:20reached an alarming 106.2 degrees Fahrenheit,
31:24while the second person's temperature
31:25was 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
31:28So, while these blankets offer comfort,
31:31it's crucial to use them wisely.
31:34Just a quick heads-up about windshield washer fluid.
31:38It contains methanol, which can really pack a punch.
31:41If ingested, it can cause everything
31:43from dizziness and headaches to severe poisoning.
31:46Make sure to store it safely
31:48and keep it in the original container.
31:50Never transfer it to unmarked bottles.
31:52It can easily be confused with water
31:54and other harmless liquids,
31:55and that's a big no-no.
31:58Methanol is super toxic.
31:59For a grown-up, 2 to 8 ounces can do the trick.
32:03You know what I mean.
32:04The windshield washer fluid you dump into your car
32:07usually has about 30 to 50% methanol in it,
32:10but the concentrated versions?
32:12They can pack a serious punch
32:14with 90 to 100% methanol.
32:16Just remember, these products need to be diluted
32:19with water before you use them.
32:22The last everyday thing on our list
32:24does seem to be a great buddy of ours,
32:26especially if located in the bathroom.
32:28But although air fresheners
32:30can give your home a pleasant scent,
32:32many of them release volatile organic compounds
32:35that can build up over time
32:37and may pose serious health risks,
32:39including neurological issues
32:40and incurable conditions.
32:42I suggest, if you were to ask me,
32:45you play it safe
32:46and think about opting for natural alternatives
32:48or enhancing your home's ventilation instead.
32:51Got that?
32:52Good.
32:54Have you ever wondered
32:56what these extra holes
32:57at the top of your running shoes are for?
32:59They're designed so that you can tie the shoes
33:01in multiple different ways.
33:03That's useful when you want to compensate for things
33:05such as a bad stride
33:07or even a damaged toe.
33:10Plus, you can change the look of your shoes
33:12the way you prefer.
33:16Many people use a dust jacket of their book
33:18as a bookmarker.
33:20No problem with that.
33:21It will save your book from bent page corners.
33:23But the primary purpose of a dust cover
33:26is to keep the book safe from distortions.
33:29For instance, if you spill juice
33:30or drop some of the food
33:32on your book while reading it.
33:35The Tic Tac dispenser
33:36has this little groove on its top
33:38so you can dispense only one Tic Tac at a time.
33:41Even though, let's be honest here,
33:43nobody does that.
33:44Most of us just spill a whole bunch at once
33:47and then we wiggle all those extra Tic Tacs back in.
33:52Those rubber bumps you see between the tire treads
33:54are there for your safety.
33:56The raised edges tell you
33:57what the minimum height of your tread is.
34:00If the bump and the edges are even,
34:02it's time for you to visit the tire shop
34:04as soon as possible.
34:06But if the bumps are well beneath
34:08the level of the edges,
34:09you're good to go.
34:12What about that black grating
34:13on the microwave window?
34:14It's something called a Faraday shield
34:17and it's there to prevent microwaves
34:19from getting away
34:20and turning the entire room
34:22into a Faraday cage.
34:23If the microwaves escape,
34:25your meal won't cook properly either.
34:27So yep, the cage is not there
34:30to make it difficult for you
34:31to see your meal while it's cooking.
34:32It's keeping the electromagnetic energy inside.
34:37How about a wrench compatible screwdriver?
34:40Cover your screwdriver with the end of your wrench
34:42and you can increase its torque.
34:44That's why the head of your screwdriver
34:46is designed the way it is.
34:48When you have odd angles,
34:50you can use this strategy.
34:52You've probably heard those myths,
34:54the blue side of the eraser
34:56can erase the pen.
34:57False.
34:58Its purpose is to erase a pencil.
35:00But in case you're writing something
35:02on heavier paper,
35:04the blue side can remove smudges you see
35:06after using the pink eraser too.
35:10Have you ever wondered why oranges in supermarkets
35:12mostly come in the red mesh bag?
35:15It's a trick to make this food look more orange
35:18and encourage you to make a purchase.
35:20An extra tip,
35:21don't throw away the mesh bag.
35:23Tie it up so you can have a small pot scrubber
35:25to clean your sink,
35:26kitchen,
35:27appliances,
35:28and dishes.
35:31You can see golf balls
35:33don't have a perfectly round shape.
35:35Their surface is covered with many little dimples,
35:38something golf balls didn't always have.
35:40At one point,
35:41experienced golfers
35:42started noticing how through time,
35:44older balls with imperfections
35:46such as nicks and bumps
35:48could travel further.
35:51Such things create turbulence in the air
35:53around the golf ball,
35:54which eventually reduces drag.
35:57So,
35:58manufacturers
35:58started producing balls with dimples
36:01so they could go farther and faster.
36:04You might have noticed that sometimes
36:06there are ridges in toothpick tops.
36:08It's more hygienic
36:09because when you break that off,
36:11you can prop the toothpick up on it
36:13and it won't touch anything.
36:17Another safety feature you'll find,
36:19this time in your car,
36:20is a tab on your rearview mirror.
36:23With it,
36:24you can change the position of the mirror
36:25so you don't get blinded
36:27if there's a car behind you
36:28with its high beams on.
36:30So,
36:30this little tab
36:31helps you control the glare of lights
36:33coming from behind.
36:34This feature showed up in the 1930s,
36:37but in the early 1970s,
36:38it became a part of standard equipment
36:41in most trucks and cars.
36:44Do you see that tiny hole on your iPhone
36:47right next to the rear-facing camera?
36:49It's a microphone
36:50and it's there so your phone can record sound
36:52as you turn your camera around.
36:56Some cables have a thick cylinder
36:59towards the end of the cord.
37:00It's called a ferrite core
37:02or a choke.
37:03It's a magnetic iron oxide
37:05that stops high-frequency
37:06electromagnetic interference.
37:09For example,
37:10you know that annoying static noise
37:12you get if you bring your phone
37:13too close to a speaker?
37:15This interrupts your call,
37:17which is why cable cords
37:18with big cylinders
37:19are pretty useful
37:20because they prevent these things.
37:24Do you know why nearly all luggage bags
37:26and backpacks have two zippers?
37:28It's way more convenient
37:30and easier to open in that way.
37:32But not just that,
37:33you can also lock these two zippers together
37:35to keep the stuff inside your bags safer.
37:39You know how toilets
37:41at public spots like malls
37:43have those big gaps at the bottom?
37:45It's primarily for better circulation of air.
37:48This type of door
37:49also makes it easier to clean the toilet
37:51or check if it's occupied
37:53if you're standing in line.
37:55Other than that,
37:56if you get stuck there
37:57and the lock gets broken,
37:59you still have a way to escape.
38:01you can just crawl out.
38:04Ever notice those plastic end caps
38:06on utility knives?
38:08And they also have scales on them,
38:10which indicates
38:11you may use them multiple times,
38:13but with sharp edges.
38:15You can separate the blades
38:17through these plastic end caps.
38:19Then, you can move the slider
38:21and bring the sharp blade to the front.
38:23If you've ever taken a moment
38:25to examine a regular grocery cart,
38:27especially their fold-out section,
38:29you probably notice
38:31those metal loops jutting out.
38:33They're designed to protect
38:34the items you carry in your cart.
38:37You can use them
38:38to hang bags with soft items.
38:40You don't want to accidentally squish
38:42with heavier products,
38:43like bread,
38:44or easily breakable things,
38:46like eggs.
38:49Many coffee mugs
38:50come with curved notches
38:51on their bottom.
38:52When you're washing your mugs,
38:54put them against the rack
38:55at an angle in your dishwasher.
38:57This way,
38:58the water won't pool in there.
38:59So your favorite cup
39:00will be completely dry
39:01by the time you take it out
39:02of the dishwasher.
39:05If you're a McFlurry fan,
39:07you've probably noticed
39:08there's a square hole
39:09in the handle of the spoon.
39:11It's there,
39:12so you can attach it
39:13to the special machine
39:14that mixes the ice cream
39:15and your favorite toppings together.
39:17The machine has a bar
39:19that slips into this square-shaped spoon
39:21and then thoroughly stirs it.
39:23And you get the spoon
39:25so they can minimize the mess
39:26during the process.
39:27Quite neat,
39:28wouldn't you say?
39:31A regular milk jug
39:32has a dent on one side.
39:34Some might see it
39:35as a random design decision,
39:37but a dent
39:38has several purposes.
39:40One of them
39:41is to get bigger
39:42if there's a gas buildup.
39:43This happens
39:44when your milk is spoiled.
39:46So you don't even have
39:47to try to check this out.
39:49Also,
39:49the dent is there
39:50so the jug doesn't burst
39:52if you accidentally drop it.
39:54The dent allows
39:55the expansion space
39:56that deals with
39:57the sudden pressure
39:57that happens
39:58when you drop the jug.
40:01Dental floss.
40:02Sure,
40:03it's important
40:04for your dental health
40:04and it's easy to assume
40:06what you do with it.
40:07But dental floss
40:08is great in the kitchen as well
40:10because it's a very precise
40:12cake slicer,
40:13way better than a regular night.
40:17Most kitchen shears
40:19have a serrated opening
40:20right there at the center
40:21where the blades
40:22and handles meet.
40:24It's something you can use
40:25to trim difficult herbs
40:26such as rosemary,
40:27thyme,
40:28or chives.
40:29Because of this opening,
40:31you don't need to pick
40:31the leaves off by hand,
40:33but de-stem them
40:34in one motion.
40:37The majority
40:37of gelatin containers
40:39or single-serving yogurts
40:40come with a tinfoil lid
40:42and in most cases,
40:44you can use this covering
40:45as a disposable spoon.
40:47Just peel away the covering
40:49and after a couple
40:50of simple folds,
40:51you'll have a perfect little spoon
40:52for your midday snack.
40:56How many hidden features
40:57are there in your car
40:58that you have never heard of?
41:00Most cars these days
41:02have everything color-coded
41:03under their hoods.
41:04It makes it way easier
41:06to know what you need
41:07to supervise
41:07between services,
41:09like the dipstick,
41:11the oil cap,
41:12or the coolant.
41:13You can even have a look
41:15at the brake and washer fluid.
41:17Anything else that's black or gray,
41:19just leave it to the mechanics.
41:22Ever seen a snowflake light
41:24on the dashboard
41:25of your car?
41:26It's not there
41:27to let you know
41:28the winter holidays
41:29are coming
41:29if that's what you're thinking.
41:31It's actually a sensor
41:32that indicates
41:33the exterior ambient temperature.
41:35It gets activated
41:37and pops up the light
41:38whenever there's
41:39a road warning
41:39due to a sharp drop
41:41in temperature.
41:43It may sometimes
41:44even come on
41:45with an audio warning
41:46or a message
41:47on your dashboard
41:48to warn you
41:48that the roads
41:49may be getting icy
41:50so you can either adapt
41:52the speed
41:52or change
41:53to the appropriate tires
41:54if necessary.
41:57Most cars
41:58come with added features
41:59for the summertime too,
42:00like those neat sun visors.
42:03Yours might have
42:04an added bonus
42:05you might want to check out.
42:06We all know they twist
42:07to help the driver out
42:08when the sun is not shining
42:09from the front,
42:10but some of them
42:11can also extend
42:13so they can provide shade
42:14to a larger area.
42:17If you figure out
42:18your sun visor
42:19doesn't extend,
42:20there's a simple solution though.
42:22Buy a sun visor extender.
42:24You can even find them online.
42:26They work by being attached
42:28to your existing sun visors
42:30or windows
42:30for better shade coverage
42:32and visibility.
42:34Let's find some
42:35hidden features at home.
42:37It's not rocket science,
42:39but there is a wrong way
42:41to make ice in the freezer.
42:42And that's because
42:43you're probably not using
42:44the ice cube tray correctly.
42:47They come with
42:48that particular shape
42:49because you need
42:49to fill the trays
42:50until there's a layer
42:51of water on the top.
42:53This layer will help
42:55remove the cubes faster
42:56from the tray
42:57because it will crack
42:58when twisted
42:58and leave each cube poking out.
43:01You can then grab them
43:02in no time
43:03and enjoy your drink.
43:05If you find that the heat
43:07on your oven is too high
43:08or you need to cook
43:10some delicate dishes
43:10that require more control
43:12over the temperature,
43:13there's an easy way
43:15to adjust that.
43:16The knobs on your oven
43:18should come with
43:19calibration screws
43:20on their backs.
43:22Pop out the plastic knob
43:23and adjust it
43:24to your preferences.
43:25Be sure to disconnect
43:26the oven from any energy source
43:28before doing it.
43:30Do you know what your stove
43:32and your car
43:33have in common?
43:34They both have hoods
43:35that you can open
43:36if you need to have a peek
43:37or if they need some cleaning.
43:40If you look closely
43:42at the top of your kitchen stove,
43:44you will see two hinges
43:45located on the back corners.
43:47You'll be able to easily lift it up
43:49and clean out all the grime
43:51that's been stuck in there.
43:53Ever wondered why glue
43:54doesn't stick
43:55to the inside of the bottle?
43:57The answer is a bit more complex,
43:59depending on the type of glue.
44:01But the simple response is,
44:03well,
44:04it doesn't have any air in there.
44:07PVA glue contains some molecules
44:09called polymers and water.
44:11When the glue is out,
44:13the water evaporates,
44:14leaving just the sticky polymers behind.
44:18Things are more or less
44:19the other way around
44:20with superglue.
44:22It has a chemical
44:23that solidifies
44:24as soon as it hits
44:25water vapors in the air.
44:28Did you know Microsoft Word
44:30has a feature
44:31that you can use for references
44:32and a bibliography?
44:34It's not only helpful
44:35for keeping track of everything,
44:37but it also automatically formats
44:39all the information accordingly.
44:42If you like to surround yourself
44:44with as many house plants
44:45as possible,
44:46here's an easy way
44:47to figure out
44:48if they need watering.
44:50Stick your fingers
44:51into its soil.
44:52It should give you
44:53a better idea
44:54than simply looking
44:55at the plant's surface.
44:56If you can reach
44:57two to three inches
44:58into the soil
44:59and feel its dry,
45:01the plant
45:01most likely needs
45:02some hydration.
45:04However,
45:05this trick does tend
45:06to work better
45:07with smaller potted plants
45:08because of the limited depth.
45:10In any case,
45:11it's always best
45:12to research the plant's needs
45:13in terms of watering
45:15and sunlight
45:15before committing to a plant.
45:18And always,
45:19be careful not to damage
45:20its roots.
45:22Be honest,
45:23you indeed have clothes
45:24you wear all the time
45:26and some that just sit there
45:27in the back of your closet
45:28that you've most likely
45:29forgotten about.
45:30Here's a neat way
45:32to figure out
45:32which one is which.
45:34For starters,
45:35you'll need to turn
45:35all of your hangers
45:36backwards.
45:38If you really feel like
45:39putting more effort
45:40into this project,
45:41you can wrap some pieces
45:42of electrical tape
45:43on the hangers
45:44and write the start date
45:45on each.
45:47After that,
45:48everything is pretty
45:49self-explanatory.
45:50Each time you wear
45:51a particular item,
45:53turn the hanger around,
45:54making it face forward.
45:56After six months
45:58or a year,
45:58all those items
45:59that have yet to be
46:00turned around
46:01should go to donations
46:02or yard sales.
46:04Another great way
46:05to use hangers
46:06to help you
46:06with your wardrobe
46:07organization
46:08is to use them
46:09for your scarves.
46:11They will be wrinkle-free,
46:12but you can also
46:13see them a lot better
46:14and have a clear view
46:15of the scarves
46:16you actually use
46:17and those
46:17you should let go of.
46:20If you're looking
46:21to increase the storage space
46:22in your wardrobe,
46:24especially when
46:24the season changes,
46:26go pick yourself up
46:27some vacuum-pack
46:28storage bags.
46:30After that,
46:31you just need to
46:31fold your garments
46:32or other pieces of laundry
46:34like bedding
46:35or blankets for example
46:36and place them
46:37in the bags.
46:39Turn on your vacuum cleaner,
46:41place the nozzle
46:42on the bag seal
46:43and remove all the
46:44extra air from the bag.
46:46It helps with reducing
46:47the storage size of clothes
46:49and keeps the clothes
46:50clean, dry
46:51and moth-free.
46:53Should you have
46:54an empty basket
46:55lying around
46:55and you aren't sure
46:56if you want to
46:57recycle it just yet,
46:58you can always
46:59repurpose it
47:00as a cool lamp.
47:01Wicker baskets
47:02work best for this.
47:04Just cut a small hole
47:05in the bottom
47:06of the basket
47:07and place a pendant
47:08light kit there.
47:09You can even
47:10paint it manually
47:11or spray paint
47:12if you need it
47:13to be in a particular color.
47:15Another way
47:15to neatly repurpose
47:16things around the house
47:17is to use
47:18leftover cookie jars
47:19to store dryer balls,
47:21but the sky's
47:22the limit here.
47:23You can also
47:24use dryer sheets
47:25to remove dust
47:26from screens
47:27around your house,
47:28like computers,
47:29laptops,
47:30or TVs.
47:31These items
47:32are electrically charged,
47:34so they generally
47:34attract a lot
47:35of dust particles.
47:38Dryer sheets
47:38are made to reduce
47:39static cling,
47:40so they won't
47:41only remove the dust
47:42but also help
47:43keep it at bay
47:44for a longer period
47:45of time.
47:46Dryer sheets
47:47also help out
47:48if you're having
47:49a bad hair day,
47:50believe it or not.
47:50They can seriously
47:52help out
47:52taming flyaways
47:53whenever your frizz
47:54just gets
47:55out of control.
47:57Run one of those
47:58dryer sheets
47:59from the roots
47:59of your hair
48:00all the way
48:00down to the tip
48:01and be amazed.
48:04If there's
48:04a particular type
48:05of soap bar
48:06you like the smell of
48:07and want to replicate
48:08that on your clothes too,
48:10pick up one of those
48:11bars to make
48:12a day's clothes fresher.
48:15Place it in a fabric
48:16and place it
48:16anywhere between
48:17your clothes.
48:18Your shirts
48:19should smell awesome
48:20every time
48:21you pick them up.
48:22You can also save
48:23on fabric softener.
48:25I don't know
48:26about your washing machine
48:27but mine does love
48:29to jump,
48:29I'll tell you that.
48:30If yours tends
48:31to run out
48:32of its designated place,
48:33especially during
48:34those intense
48:35spinning cycles,
48:36it happens because
48:38it's not perfectly
48:39fixed to the floor.
48:40The good thing
48:41is that most
48:42modern washing machines
48:43can self-level
48:44since they come
48:45with a pair of legs.
48:46Just lift the back
48:48of the device
48:48off the surface area
48:49it sits on
48:50and it will drop them,
48:52locking them
48:53into place
48:54once it's perfectly leveled.
49:01Welcome
49:01to an uninhabited island.
49:03How did we end up here?
49:05Well,
49:06I don't know.
49:07But now,
49:08we have to survive here
49:09for a couple of days
49:10and I'll teach you
49:11all I know.
49:13Gladly,
49:14wherever I go,
49:15I'm always prepared
49:15for a situation like this.
49:17So in this
49:18magical backpack,
49:20I've got everything
49:21we're going to need
49:22for survival.
49:23The first thing is,
49:24of course,
49:25a knife,
49:26which will come in handy
49:27in many situations.
49:30Surrounded by the ocean,
49:32you don't have
49:32any drinking water available.
49:34Oops,
49:35I didn't put any water
49:36in the backpack.
49:37But don't panic.
49:38Your most reliable
49:40source of water here
49:41is the coconuts.
49:43So,
49:44we need to fetch
49:45some of those.
49:46If you're lucky
49:47to get some green coconuts,
49:49you can cut them open
49:50with a knife.
49:51It's relatively easy.
49:52But the problem is
49:54that they grow
49:54high up on the tree.
49:56You're free to climb up there
49:57to get some.
49:58But it's not
49:59going to be easy.
50:01Luckily,
50:02when coconuts mature,
50:03they turn brown
50:04and fall off the tree.
50:06The water inside
50:07stays safe to drink
50:08for about 9 months
50:10so you can pick
50:11some up from the ground.
50:13The problem here
50:14is that they can be
50:15pretty hard to open.
50:17However,
50:18if you're lucky
50:18to have a screwdriver,
50:20it won't be a big deal.
50:21Also,
50:22a simple stone
50:23can crack a coconut
50:24for you.
50:25But don't forget
50:26to wrap it in a towel
50:27or even a t-shirt
50:29beforehand.
50:31Remember that
50:32you can't drink
50:32as many coconuts
50:33as you want.
50:35Don't drink more
50:36than 5 brown coconuts
50:37a day.
50:38Unless you want
50:39to get an upset stomach.
50:40By the way,
50:41the same goes
50:42for green coconuts.
50:44After you drink
50:45a brown coconut,
50:46don't rush
50:46to throw it out.
50:47You can scrape off
50:48the white part
50:49and eat it.
50:50It's totally edible.
50:53I admit,
50:54I didn't bring
50:55any bowls.
50:55But this is once again
50:57where coconuts
50:58come in handy.
50:59It can be turned
50:59into one.
51:01After you cut it open,
51:02you have bowl-shaped pieces.
51:04Start by removing
51:06all the white stuff
51:07from the inside
51:07until it's just a shell.
51:10This is going
51:11to be your bowl,
51:12but we'll make it pretty.
51:14Scrape the hair off
51:15using the knife.
51:16Then you can rub it
51:18around with sand,
51:19making it smoother.
51:20The last thing to do
51:22is to polish it
51:23with the coconut's
51:24very own coconut meat.
51:25The oils in it
51:26will make your bowl
51:27shiny and pretty.
51:30Okay,
51:31the most important skill
51:32is to make fire,
51:33of course.
51:34I did put a couple
51:35of lighters
51:36and a matchbox
51:37in the bag
51:37to make it easier.
51:38But you just can't
51:39be a qualified survivor
51:41if you don't know
51:42how to start a fire
51:43without them.
51:44You need to find
51:45a curved piece of wood
51:47and tie a bow string
51:48to it like this
51:49so it looks like a bow.
51:52In case you don't
51:53have a nylon cord,
51:54a shoestring
51:55will work too.
51:56So whenever you
51:57go traveling,
51:58wear shoes with laces,
51:59I guess.
52:00Next,
52:01find a piece
52:02of dry hardwood.
52:03It will be
52:04your spindle.
52:05You will need
52:06to wrap the string
52:07of the bow around it
52:08so you can create friction.
52:10The spindle
52:11can be fixed
52:12to a board
52:13with a notch
52:13that can hold it.
52:15Also,
52:16you'll need to find
52:17another piece of wood
52:18that's usually called
52:19a hand block.
52:21It should have
52:22a dimple carved
52:22into it
52:23which will make it
52:24easier for you
52:25to create friction.
52:27So here's how
52:28it goes.
52:29The board
52:29holds the spindle
52:30and you twist
52:32the bow string
52:32around it
52:33just like this.
52:34On top,
52:35you hold the spindle
52:36with a hand block.
52:37Then you start
52:38moving the bow,
52:39rubbing it around
52:40the spindle
52:41and creating friction.
52:42It will start
52:44heating up
52:44and in the end,
52:45you'll get an ember.
52:47After you get
52:48an ember,
52:48you need to
52:49carefully move it
52:50to a bundle of tinder
52:52and blow on it
52:53trying to start
52:54the fire.
52:55It's going to be
52:56tough to do it
52:56the first time
52:57but after you
52:58get a hold of it,
52:59you can start
53:00the fire in less
53:01than 5 minutes.
53:03Now that we have
53:04the fire,
53:05we need food.
53:06The obvious choice
53:07is to go fishing.
53:09So in my magic
53:10backpack,
53:11I have a fishing kit.
53:13It's just a small
53:14box with some hooks
53:15and strings
53:16but it's going to be
53:17a tremendous help.
53:18The rest is just
53:20practice and skills.
53:21If you manage
53:22to catch some,
53:23you need to
53:24cook it
53:24and that's
53:25the easy part
53:26now that you
53:26have both fish
53:27and fire.
53:29Wrap your fish
53:30in coconut leaves,
53:31tie it up with bark
53:32and put it on
53:33the coals of your fire.
53:35Wait for about
53:3620 minutes
53:37but before eating,
53:39make sure it's
53:39well cooked.
53:40Just pierce the fish
53:42at an angle
53:42with a fork
53:43or a toothpick
53:44and twist gently
53:45at the thickest point.
53:47If the fish is cooked,
53:48it will flake easily.
53:50Bon appetit!
53:53Everything changes
53:54when the sun goes down.
53:55You have to be prepared
53:57for the night.
53:58So during the day,
53:59you have to make a shelter
54:01out of sticks
54:01and palm tree leaves.
54:03Pieces of bark
54:04can be used
54:05as strings
54:05but it's also
54:07a good idea
54:07to walk along the shore
54:09and see what gets washed out.
54:11There can be a lot
54:12of trash there
54:13and some of that
54:14can be useful.
54:17If you go to an island,
54:19you need to have devices
54:20that will help you
54:21not to get lost.
54:22I have something here.
54:24It's a multifunction
54:25water-resistant watch
54:27I got on Amazon.
54:29Apart from the time,
54:31there's also a compass,
54:32a thermometer,
54:33a scraper,
54:34a whistle
54:35and even a fire starter.
54:38Yeah,
54:38you don't really need
54:39to spend two hours
54:40with the sticks
54:41but I wanted to teach you.
54:44So take the watch
54:45with you
54:46as you go into the jungle.
54:47We need material
54:48for the shelter.
54:49Sticks,
54:50bark
54:50and palm tree leaves
54:52which are actually
54:53harder to pull off the tree
54:54than you may imagine.
54:56So dry ones
54:57on the ground work too.
54:59Make the roof
55:00of the shelter
55:00using palm tree leaves
55:02but also put some
55:04on the ground
55:04for you to lie on.
55:06But be careful.
55:07Make sure
55:08that the leaves
55:09you're using
55:09are free of snakes,
55:11spiders
55:11or scorpions.
55:13You don't want
55:14any of them
55:14in your bed.
55:16The other thing
55:17is that at night,
55:18insects
55:19and many other creatures
55:20come out
55:21and they will be
55:22very happy
55:23to join you
55:23in your shelter.
55:25So the fire
55:26and termite mounds
55:27around the shelter
55:28will help to keep
55:29at least some
55:30of them away.
55:32Others can still
55:33sneak in
55:34and climb
55:34under your clothes,
55:36walk on you
55:37and bite you.
55:38So,
55:39time for the
55:40magic backpack.
55:41Here,
55:42I have a survival
55:43sleeping bag.
55:45Being just
55:46four inches long,
55:47it doesn't take up
55:48much space
55:49but it's tear resistant,
55:51waterproof
55:52and keeps your body
55:53heat inside.
55:55Plus,
55:56it has sealed seams
55:57which will keep out
55:58water,
55:59wind
55:59and any insects.
56:01You can find it
56:02on Amazon.
56:04Also,
56:05don't build the fire
56:06right in front
56:07of the entrance
56:07of the shelter.
56:08In this case,
56:10you might end up
56:11breathing smoke
56:12all night.
56:14And now,
56:15you're all set.
56:16Just a couple of tips
56:18on how to survive.
56:20Your phone,
56:21which is probably
56:22the one thing
56:23you'll have with you,
56:24is pretty useless here.
56:25But not exactly.
56:27The screen of your
56:28no-signal cell
56:29can be used
56:30to reflect sun
56:31and moonlight
56:32to send SOS signals.
56:35Second,
56:36in conditions
56:37when you don't
56:37particularly have
56:38much water resources,
56:40try to keep
56:41your body cool.
56:42So,
56:43just walk in the water
56:44once in a while
56:45so it doesn't get
56:46overheated
56:47and so that you
56:48don't get too
56:48dehydrated.
56:50And,
56:51of course,
56:52always have a
56:52first aid kit with you.
56:54It's the last
56:55survival thing
56:55I have in my backpack.
56:57Also,
56:58from Amazon.
56:59It's a water-resistant bag
57:01with a pair of scissors,
57:03band-aids,
57:04tweezers,
57:04bandages,
57:05and so on.
57:06Pretty useful stuff
57:07in the wild.
57:08Happy survival,
57:10even though I hope
57:11you'll never have
57:11to do it unprepared.
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