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Discover the intriguing reasons behind the shapes and features of everyday items. Each curve and notch tells a story of design evolution influenced by past challenges. We reveal the unexpected functions that enhance safety and usability, often overlooked in our daily lives. Unravel the secrets of design that make your world safer and more efficient. Get ready to see familiar objects in a whole new light!
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00:00All right, let's dish about condiments.
00:02In French schools, they're keeping a tight leash on ketchup, mayo, and vinaigrette.
00:08Why? Well, they're trying to up their meal game for the students.
00:11The rule is simple. These sassy sauces can't be just hanging out randomly.
00:17No, they must be served up with the most appropriate dish.
00:20It's all about making sure those kiddos are getting the best meal possible.
00:25Bon appetit!
00:26Did you know that chewing gum is a big no-no in Singapore?
00:30Yep, it's illegal to bring in any old gum.
00:33But you can get your hands on some special medical gum if you really need it.
00:38And let me tell you, Singapore doesn't mess around when it comes to gum.
00:42You could end up with a hefty fight or even spend some time behind bars.
00:46Maybe they'll really chew you out.
00:49So just leave the double bubble at home if you're planning a trip over there.
00:53Now, in Victoria, Australia, you've got to keep it down during certain times.
00:58Yep, you heard me right.
01:00No loud noises are allowed at night when everyone's trying to catch some Zs.
01:04And on Good Friday, try to keep it quiet all day long.
01:09So let's be considerate and give our ears a break, shall we?
01:13Now, in Rome, you can't keep your goldfish in a boring old glass bowl.
01:18No siree, that's considered cruel because those little guys need their oxygen flow.
01:23Plus, if you keep them in a bowl too long, they might go blind.
01:27And get this, you can't even give away goldfish as prizes.
01:31The law's got a whole subsection about it.
01:34So if you're planning on bringing a goldfish along on your next trip to Rome,
01:38make sure you've got a fancy tank ready for them.
01:42Now, let's play a little game.
01:44Check out this picture.
01:45Can you guess where it was taken?
01:47Ha ha, good luck with that.
01:49That chair you see is called a monoblock chair.
01:52And it's pretty special.
01:53You see, most objects give away clues about when and where they're from.
01:58Like the shape of electrical outlets or the labels on your shampoo bottle.
02:02But the monoblock?
02:04Nope, it's totally what they call context-free.
02:07Crazy, right?
02:08But get this, these chairs have caused quite a stir.
02:12Now, some folks think they're the bee's knees, calling them one of the world's most perfectly designed chairs.
02:18Others, not so much.
02:19They say the homogenous nature of the chair is disturbing and the real evil of globalization.
02:25And get this, in Basel, Switzerland, they actually banned these chairs from public spaces from 2008 to 2017 to keep
02:35the city looking pretty.
02:36But they're back now.
02:39One more thing you can't do in Switzerland is flush your toilet after 10 p.m.
02:43Oh no, wait!
02:45It's an urban myth.
02:46Someone posted it on the internet, and thus the funky rumors spread.
02:51But here's the deal.
02:52Taking baths at weird hours is kind of iffy.
02:55It's not okay to run a bath late at night because it's noisy and rude.
02:59But listen up, there's no way anyone can stop you from taking a shower between 10 p.m. and 6
03:05a.m., as long as you don't hog the bathroom for more than 20 minutes.
03:09So go ahead, get your scrub on whenever you please.
03:13And make sure to flush the toilet, preferably with the lid closed.
03:17You don't want to have a germ convention in your bathroom.
03:20Uh-oh, looks like you don't want to run out of gas while cruising on the Autobahn in Germany.
03:25The authorities have put a ban on stopping your vehicle on the highway.
03:29So make sure you fill up that tank before hitting the road.
03:33And don't even think about taking a stroll on the Autobahn.
03:36Because you could end up with a fine for putting other drivers at risk, not to mention getting run over.
03:42Hey, did you hear about the musician that was run over on the Autobahn?
03:46He'd be flat.
03:47Anyway, stay safe out there.
03:50In Greece, wearing high heels at historical sites has been a no-no since 2009.
03:56Apparently, those pointy shoes can cause some damage to the ground and the architecture.
04:01So if you're planning a trip to the Acropolis, you should leave those stilettos at home.
04:06But there's more.
04:07Did you know that high heels are also banned from Disney parks?
04:11Yeah, it's true.
04:12As much as we love our fancy footwear, it turns out that they can be a hazard in crowded places.
04:17So if you're planning a trip to the happiest place on Earth, make sure you wear some comfy flats instead.
04:24Your feet and Mickey Mouse will thank you.
04:27In Canada, you're not allowed to use more than 25 pennies per transaction.
04:32Yep, it's true.
04:33This is all part of a plan to phase out the penny, which started back in 2013.
04:38So if you're planning on paying for something with a bunch of pennies, you might want to think twice.
04:43Like in a penny for your thoughts.
04:45But hey, at least you won't have to lug around all that extra change anymore.
04:50Now, sharing memes in Australia is technically illegal.
04:55Yeah, the Copyright Act says it's a no-no to distribute anything that might hurt the owner's copyright.
05:00But let's be real.
05:02Aussies love their memes too much to let a little thing like the law stop them.
05:07So don't worry.
05:08They're still spreading those hilarious pictures around.
05:12Traveling to Guatemala with your kiddos?
05:14Well, just make sure they don't try to sneak any party whistles onto the plane.
05:19Yep, you heard that right.
05:21Whistles are a no-no in this country.
05:23Apparently, too many people were using them to pretend they were police officers.
05:28So to avoid any confusion, the Guatemalan authorities cracked down and banned them.
05:33But don't worry.
05:34They didn't ban fake uniforms.
05:36Go figure.
05:37Just kidding.
05:39If you were ever thinking of bringing a wheelbarrow into Nigeria, I've got some news for you.
05:44Don't even try.
05:46Sure, you can totally grab one once you're there.
05:49But they won't let you bring it across the border.
05:51Why?
05:52Well, they're all about supporting their own manufacturing industry.
05:56So they want to give their local wheelbarrow makers a chance to shine.
06:00Who knew wheelbarrows could cause such a fuss?
06:02Now, if Tunisia is your next vacay destination, listen up.
06:07Before you toss in a pencil for your Sudoku or crosswords, let me tell you something cray-cray.
06:14Pencils are a no-go in Tunisia.
06:17Yep, you heard that right.
06:18But relax.
06:19It concerns cases of import only.
06:22It's a mystery why they're banned.
06:24But better safe than sorry, right?
06:26So, pack your bags wisely and leave those pencils at home.
06:30Who knows?
06:31Maybe you'll discover a new way to keep your brain sharp on the plane ride over.
06:35Hey, guess what?
06:36China has banned time travel movies and shows since 2011.
06:41Apparently, the authorities think they're too accurate and could mess with people's perception of history.
06:46So, if you're heading to China, you don't have to worry about getting caught with a DeLorean in your luggage.
06:52But maybe leave your Back to the Future DVD at home if you plan on watching it on the plane.
06:58Trust us.
06:59You don't want to mess with Chinese time travel laws.
07:02Hey, did you know that on the beautiful island of Capri in Italy, flip-flops are a big no-no?
07:08Apparently, the locals love their peace and quiet so much that they've made it illegal to wear, quote,
07:15excessively noisy footwear, end quote.
07:18But don't worry, you can still rock your favorite pair of clunky shoes in the rest of Italy.
07:24Just make sure to leave the flip-flops at home if you're planning a trip to Capri.
07:28And if you do decide to break the rules, be prepared to face the consequences.
07:33Tourists have actually been prosecuted for disrespecting this law.
07:37So, let's all be respectful of the locals and keep our footwear quiet, shall we?
07:44Have you heard about those Kinder Surprise candy eggs?
07:47Well, in the USA, they're banned.
07:49Can you believe it?
07:50Apparently, the little toy inside is a major choking hazard.
07:54And get this.
07:55Some folks have even been caught trying to smuggle them in from our neighbors up north in Canada.
08:00Talk about a candy caper.
08:07Symbols.
08:08Man, they're everywhere.
08:10On road signs, logos, phones.
08:13Ever wondered where all these universal signs come from?
08:16Well, let's unravel the mystery behind all these symbols from the Bluetooth sign to the heart emoji.
08:26How many times have you struggled to plug in a USB, flipping it over and over again?
08:32Total struggle, right?
08:34But what does the circle, square, and triangle really mean?
08:38The USB symbol was actually inspired by the DRIZAC.
08:42You know, Poseidon's trident.
08:45The three shapes of the trident's points are there to show the different peripherals you can connect with a universal
08:51serial bus, aka USB.
08:54It's all about showing off the tech power of USBs, connecting all sorts of devices.
09:03The ampersand.
09:05Surely you recognize it from brands such as M&Ms and H&M.
09:09It's the easiest way to abbreviate the word AND.
09:13This symbol's story started in ancient Rome, where Latin was the language of the peeps.
09:18To them, AND was like the French A.
09:21Over the years, it evolved into the ampersand, likely to save room in the pages of super-long letters.
09:32Toyota's logo.
09:33Man, it's simple, easy to spot, but kind of puzzling, right?
09:38I mean, cars have four wheels, but the logo's got three circles.
09:42Turns out, it was picked way back in 1936, and wasn't cooked up in-house.
09:48Nope, it won in a logo design contest.
09:51And those circles?
09:53They're not just random.
09:54You can actually split them up to spell out T-O-Y-O-T-A.
10:00Pretty clever, huh?
10:02I'd probably make it the winner as well.
10:07Why the heck do we call that bumpy, upside-down triangle a heart shape?
10:13It goes way, way back, like several hundred years BCE.
10:18Back then, there was this plant called sylphium.
10:20It had these heart-shaped seeds, and the ancient Greeks were nuts about it.
10:25They even slapped it on some of their coins.
10:27Oh, and get this.
10:29It was a contraceptive plant, so that's how it got associated with love.
10:34Cute.
10:38So, have you ever noticed how those radiation symbols look like they belong in some abstract art museum?
10:45It's crazy that it's actually a heads-up about serious radioactivity nearby.
10:49It was doodled up by some Berkeley researchers back in 46.
10:55Started off as magenta on blue, then went magenta and yellow,
10:59before settling on black and yellow for better visibility.
11:03The symbol itself?
11:05Supposed to show radioactivity busting out of an atom.
11:09Pretty rad, huh?
11:13Now, on to the biohazard symbol.
11:16Looks like something out of a dark, artsy inkblot test, doesn't it?
11:21Simple enough, though.
11:22A circle sliced up by three squiggly black lines that taper off towards the edge.
11:27Created by Dow Chemical folks in 66,
11:31following a bunch of rules to keep it low-key, but recognizable.
11:35It's supposed to show a nasty agent messing up a living organism.
11:39Makes sense when you think about it.
11:44Ah, Hyundai.
11:45Pumping out affordable rides like nobody's business.
11:48Their logo is pretty straightforward, right?
11:51It's an italicized H in a circle.
11:53But don't tell Hyundai that it's basic.
11:56According to them, it's more than just an H.
11:59It's supposed to look like two folks shaking hands seen from the side.
12:03Check out this little pic if you're struggling to see it.
12:07They say it's all about prosperity and the good vibes Hyundai shares with its customers.
12:12Cool, huh?
12:16Bluetooth, man.
12:18It's like magic.
12:19The symbol looks like a fancy letter B, huh?
12:22But there's more to it.
12:24Turns out it's got some roots in Nordic runes.
12:27Back then, runes were etched into stone or wood,
12:31mostly using straight lines.
12:33The Bluetooth symbol is what they call a bind rune, combining two runes.
12:38They're the Viking versions of the letters B and H,
12:42giving a nod to a legendary king named Harold Bluetooth.
12:49The crown has always been the ultimate power symbol of the top dog.
12:53But why does a fancy ring around your head mean you get to call the shots?
12:58One theory ties it back to Christianity, where angels often rock halos.
13:03Since many kings claim to rule by divine right,
13:07the crown could have picked up some holy vibes.
13:10But nah, that theory doesn't quite cut it.
13:13Crowns have been around way before Christianity,
13:16starting with diadems worn by ancient Greek deities.
13:20We'll never know.
13:24Let's talk thumbs up.
13:26Usually, it's a sign of approval, right?
13:28But why?
13:29Well, it might be a throwback to the gladiatorial fights in ancient Rome.
13:34There's still some debate about that among historians.
13:37When one warrior was dominating the other,
13:40they'd turn to the VIP in the audience,
13:43whether it was a city official or the Roman emperor himself.
13:47That VIP would then give a thumbs up to decide the loser's fate.
13:52Thumbs up might sound like a good job signal,
13:55but back then,
13:56it meant it's time to shuffle off this mortal coil.
14:03Yin-yang symbols have been around since the 14th century BCE.
14:08They're like the poster child for Taoism,
14:10representing the balance between opposing forces.
14:13Each side's got a bit of the other,
14:16symbolizing all sorts of deep stuff like morality and spirituality.
14:20But get this,
14:22the symbol's roots are surprisingly literal.
14:25Yin means the dark side of the mountain,
14:27and yang means the light side,
14:29so picture this.
14:31The symbol's like a bird's eye view of a mountaintop.
14:35Trippy, right?
14:39Do you love pies?
14:41Nope, not those desserts with yummy filling,
14:44but pies from your 10th grade math class?
14:46Pie's that magic number, roughly 3.141,
14:50that helps us figure out circle areas and stuff.
14:54Archimedes of Syracuse gets the credit for discovering it around 250 BCE,
15:00but he didn't give it that symbol.
15:02Nope, that was William Jones.
15:04He went with the first Greek letter of the word,
15:07perimeter, which is what he was using pie for.
15:13We're used to seeing crosses all around,
15:16but usually we see this type of cross,
15:18the two straight lines intersecting with each other.
15:21Yep, that one that got pretty famous thanks to Christianity.
15:25But there's a more ancient symbol of a cross
15:28that fewer know is even a cross,
15:31the Ankh.
15:32This ancient Egyptian symbol is called the key of life,
15:36and it's known to represent immortality.
15:39You can find it a lot in ancient Egyptian sacred text and drawings,
15:43or in hype necklaces nowadays.
15:45Your pick.
15:50The staff of Hermes or Mercury is the go-to symbol
15:53for a bunch of health organizations.
15:56But here's the kicker.
15:58Hermes wasn't a healer.
16:00Nah, he was more into thieving.
16:01But back in ancient Greece around 1200 BCE,
16:05there was this dude named Asclepius,
16:08a genius doc.
16:09His trademark was a long wooden staff
16:12with a snake wrapped around it.
16:14Fast forward a few millennia,
16:16and some officer from the US Army Medical Corps
16:19mixed up the two symbols.
16:20Oops.
16:24Ah, the I'm alright symbol
16:26might land you in hot water in certain places,
16:29believe it or not.
16:30But did you know it's actually a sacred symbol
16:33in Buddhism and Hinduism?
16:35It's called a mudra.
16:37Specifically, the mudra of discussion.
16:40It's not just about signaling you're okay.
16:42It's about transmitting the wisdom of Buddha
16:45to those who are open to learning about his teachings.
16:48Pretty deep, right?
16:50I'm not sure we should keep throwing it around
16:52like we do anymore.
16:56The lightning bolt.
16:57Never has something signified so much
17:00with so little.
17:01This could easily reference the Power Rangers,
17:04Flash, a charging station for your phone,
17:07and the wrath of Zeus.
17:08This symbol is one of the oldest
17:10and most recognized in human history.
17:13Its origin might be as old as humankind itself.
17:17Cavemen and Neanderthals scratch them in caves.
17:20It's got representations on Norse,
17:22Roman, Greek,
17:23and Native American civilizations.
17:25It basically means fear of fire coming down from the sky.
17:33You've probably seen tons of tattoos with this symbol,
17:37the eye of Horus.
17:39What you probably didn't know
17:41is that it's meant to signify good health and restoration.
17:44You see, Horus was an ancient Egyptian deity.
17:48He got into a fight with Set, another deity,
17:51and lost his left eye.
17:53Hathor, an almighty feminine deity,
17:56magically restored his eye.
17:58Since then, this symbol has meant wholesome health and integration.
18:04The McDonald's symbol is probably one of the most famous worldwide.
18:09Clearly, it's a stylized letter M,
18:11but it was designed to represent two golden arches,
18:15like you're entering some pretty darn special kingdom.
18:19Yikes!
18:21So, grocery carts have loops for a reason.
18:25You don't want to put your jacket in your cart
18:27next to a bunch of potatoes and onions, do you?
18:30Hang it on the loop instead.
18:32It's there to help you organize your cart better.
18:35Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.
18:38Whenever your cart's full,
18:40just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra purchases.
18:44Lift up the whole metal thing,
18:46sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels,
18:49and secure it with those handy hooks.
18:51If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth,
18:55try this tip.
18:56It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.
18:59You need more tension.
19:01Just tie it in a knot.
19:03Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird.
19:06It's just a marketing trick.
19:07Back in the 70s,
19:09a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe
19:12to show that their toothpaste had double action.
19:15Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.
19:18But those blue bristles on your toothbrush
19:21actually make sense.
19:23They gradually lose their color over time.
19:25When the blue's faded,
19:27it's time to change your toothbrush.
19:30Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?
19:34Its hidden purpose is to drain water out to keep it from rusting.
19:38It's also the place to lubricate a padlock.
19:41A drop of oil in there will make it open and close way easier.
19:45Those ridges on the edge of dimes aren't just for show.
19:49People used to shave off the edges,
19:51then melt the edges down into new coins.
19:54But thanks to the new design,
19:56it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges off.
20:01If you still struggle with peeling an orange,
20:03here's another way of opening it.
20:05First, cut off the top and bottom.
20:08Make a slit on the side and pull it open.
20:11That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream
20:15is there for a reason.
20:16These tubes are usually sealed with foil.
20:19So, unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
20:23just flip the cap over and push.
20:26The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap
20:29isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime supply of soda.
20:33It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.
20:35The lid keeps the liquid inside.
20:38The rubber disc keeps the gas inside.
20:41Until you drink it.
20:42Ha ha!
20:43If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen,
20:47your notebooks are probably all full of holes.
20:50The blue side's there for when you need to erase something on much thicker paper.
20:54It works on pencil and even ink,
20:56as long as the paper's thick enough.
20:59Your bobby pins might not stay in place
21:02if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
21:04They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
21:08Still coming loose?
21:09Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin
21:13before you put it in your hair.
21:15Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.
21:20It's handy if you want to be fancy.
21:22Put your thumb in the indent and pour away.
21:26The technical name for this little dude is a punt.
21:29Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand
21:32are ready to be opened in a new and easier way.
21:36Look how happy they are!
21:37Try splitting it right down the middle.
21:40No more sugar on your fingers.
21:42No more tiny little paper bit.
21:44Even your coffee's happier!
21:46Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it
21:49so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
21:52But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.
21:57Check out the bottom of the pack.
21:59It has a perforated line.
22:01Tear it open carefully and you're good to go.
22:05Doorknobs are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.
22:09Why?
22:10They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.
22:14Just a couple of hours and the pesky microbes are gone.
22:18But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!
22:21Bottles have long necks for a reason.
22:24Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.
22:28Two zips too much?
22:30Maybe.
22:31But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
22:35Just lock them together.
22:37Now, no one can open your backpack.
22:39Don't have a lock on you?
22:41You can also tie them together with some string,
22:44or even just a paper clip.
22:45Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
22:49That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
22:54You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
22:58Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.
23:01So, most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system, pre-installed.
23:07Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
23:13Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.
23:16Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
23:20Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
23:24Now, run!
23:26You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.
23:31Don't throw them away.
23:33They soak up excess moisture.
23:35So, any times your shoes are a bit damp,
23:38chuck a few gel packets in there overnight.
23:41You might have been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.
23:45Really?
23:45Here's the gist.
23:47Don't apply it to your hair.
23:49Just apply it to the roots.
23:51The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.
23:55Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.
23:59They were invented to protect people's work.
24:02People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.
24:06The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.
24:09They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their riding further from the edge
24:14so it's not lost to a hungry rodent.
24:18Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.
24:21But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.
24:25You can use them to measure liquids.
24:27The bottom line equals 1 ounce, the second line equals 5 ounces, and the third line equals 12 ounces.
24:35If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.
24:39Pour it from the other side of the carton.
24:41It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.
24:46Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
24:51If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
24:56If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
25:02get out.
25:03Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are right-handed.
25:10It would make way more sense to have them on the right.
25:13The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.
25:18So, for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?
25:25The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.
25:29It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dice, maybe a big smiley emoji.
25:35But it's actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.
25:39When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.
25:45The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.
25:48It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get mixed in together, right
25:54in your cup.
25:55It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water, because they don't have to wash the machine after
26:02each one.
26:03Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.
26:08Nah, not really, but they look better and are more natural.
26:11But there's another reason to use them.
26:14They're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.
26:18Bonus tip?
26:18Add some dry orange peel to your closet.
26:21No moth is ever going in there again.
26:24Wow, look at that!
26:26One Reddit user has grown a perfectly square salt crystal.
26:30And the best thing?
26:32It's edible!
26:33People in the comments shared their experience of growing salt crystals.
26:37They say that the best way to get such beautifully shaped crystals is by leaving a dish with salty water
26:44indoors for a month.
26:46The water will gradually evaporate, and you'll have your crystals.
26:50This sure looks like a futuristic picture, but it's actually a real-life place.
26:56That's what was left after a volcanic eruption at the Cumbre Vieja Ridge in La Palma, Canary Islands.
27:03Now, I wonder what they're going to do with all that ash.
27:06It doesn't seem like it's impossible to just plow it away or wait for it to melt.
27:12Uh-oh, look at this tree.
27:14It seems to be desperate to get some help.
27:16Who knows what troubles it?
27:18Well, in reality, the tree has grown around this sign.
27:22And now, only the word help is visible.
27:26Look at this teeny lightning bolt.
27:29How cute is it?
27:30Hehe, just kidding.
27:32Someone just managed to capture a picture of them shocking their girlfriend.
27:36Still awesome.
27:38This circle appeared in the evening sky over Beijing, China.
27:42One Reddit user posted it and triggered a discussion about the nature of this bizarre phenomenon.
27:48Most people agreed with the theory that it was the reflection of a light show.
27:54Now, for some reason, this person stabbed a bottle of hand sanitizer with a tack.
27:59A few months later, they spotted something was growing on that tack.
28:04Ugh, can it just be good old rust?
28:07Whatever it is, that's one thing I'm not sure about.
28:10No one should use this sanitizer anymore.
28:14This is one of the most unbelievable and, at the same time, revolting findings.
28:20It's a snake shedding, and it comes together with the eye skin.
28:25Ew!
28:26All because snakes don't have eyelids.
28:29Instead, they have eye caps, specially adapted scales covering their eyes.
28:35And, during a shedding cycle, these eye caps also come off.
28:42Ah, look at this beauty.
28:44Someone has grown this crystal from scrap copper and vinegar.
28:48Its scientific name is copper acetate.
28:51It took the person seven months to grow such a large crystal.
28:55And, it formed this way naturally.
28:58No one polished or cut it.
29:00Oh, and do you see that tiny tail?
29:03It's there because the crystal was grown on a piece of fishing line.
29:08Are these also some crystals?
29:11Frost?
29:12Spider web?
29:14Nope.
29:14It's just a red crayon on paper under a microscope with 400 times magnification.
29:21And, this reddit user from Sweden was going to work when they came across a geothermal anomaly.
29:28Look at this rock sticking out of the snow.
29:31It was warm to the touch.
29:33A bit warmer than human body temperature.
29:36There were also no tracks around this spot.
29:39So, what's your bet?
29:41What is this thing?
29:42Share your ideas in the comments below.
29:46And, this person accidentally found a mushroom.
29:49Yes, a large legit mushroom growing inside a glass globe.
29:54I wonder how it got there.
29:56And, most importantly, why?
29:59Someone found an old light bulb in their grandparents' house.
30:03Its construction was finished in 1902.
30:06And still, the light bulb still functioned.
30:09I wish everything in my life was as reliable as that light bulb.
30:15Wow, marriage certificates were literally next level in the past.
30:19Look at this marriage certificate from 1895.
30:23It was discovered during the renovation of a cabin.
30:26Isn't it absolutely amazing?
30:30This tree is pretty cool.
30:32Its roots have long outgrown their spot.
30:34But look, it's still trying to keep them in check.
30:38Or rather, in shape.
30:40Rectangular shape.
30:42Uh-oh, someone's lost their cell phone.
30:45They must be devastated.
30:47But you know what?
30:48It's Nokia.
30:49I bet it still works.
30:51Have you ever seen a cut tree?
30:54If so, you must have noticed a series of concentric rings.
30:58These rings can tell you a lot about the tree.
31:02How old it is.
31:02What the weather was like during each year of the tree's life.
31:06Dark rings represent wood that grew in the late summer or fall.
31:10And light colored rings represent wood that grew in the spring and early summer.
31:15So one light and one dark ring mean one year of a tree's life.
31:19But look at this tree.
31:22What can we say about it?
31:24Um, I'm not really sure.
31:26Maybe that it's pretty, unique, and apparently likes to stand out.
31:32And this isn't your regular tomato.
31:34Oh no, this one is a bit creepy.
31:37Because it seems to be growing more tomatoes inside its own body.
31:42Unsettling.
31:43And this person bought an ice cream cone.
31:46The only thing missing was the cone.
31:49Duh, I'll never call myself unlucky anymore.
31:53Some insect, perhaps a caterpillar, chewed on this leaf.
31:57But by doing so, it created a beautiful, symmetrical design.
32:02Do you think it was an accident or a plan?
32:06Another person bought this watermelon.
32:09Little did they know that after cutting it, they would be in for a nice surprise.
32:13Because just how beautiful is that?
32:16What would you do if you found such a watermelon?
32:19Be very attentive while roaming the streets of Rome.
32:23Because you can come across such an amazing piece of art.
32:26A face carved into a cut tree.
32:30And this, may I call it a monster?
32:33Because it sure looks like one.
32:35Anyway, a couple found this thing while they were hiking in a forest.
32:39I bet they were scared.
32:42At least at first.
32:43On the other hand, I have a suspicion that someone helped this tree look this terrifying.
32:48What do you think?
32:51Hmm.
32:52This one looks like a hieroglyph to me.
32:54But no.
32:55If we look closer, it becomes apparent that road workers were just playing a game of tic-tac-toe.
33:01The nerve of them.
33:03Would you get scared if you found this message on a random banana in a supermarket?
33:08Duh.
33:09I've got so many questions.
33:11Who exactly is coming?
33:12Why are they coming?
33:14And many more.
33:16One Reddit user found four or five such concrete shoes scattered around their town.
33:21They got curious.
33:23But no one could tell them who had made these shoes or why they had done it.
33:28And this person was lucky.
33:30Or should I say unlucky?
33:32To find a cucumber without any seeds in it.
33:35Unlike this next Reddit user, when they opened their ice cream, they found five sticks in it.
33:41How did they even fit?
33:42But there's more wood than ice cream here.
33:46I've heard that medical students sometimes perform surgeries on grapes to acquire basic microsurgical skills.
33:54Do you think something like that could have happened to this tomato?
33:57Someone found it in their garden.
33:59And doesn't it look as if someone had already cut it apart and then stitched it back together?
34:06Now look at this piece of cheese.
34:08What does it remind you of?
34:09Come on, doesn't it look like an edible piece of marble?
34:14This truck has been parked in this spot for more than 10 years.
34:18Apparently, it was long enough for a tree to grow from behind its bumper.
34:23Um, the next picture is really hard to explain.
34:26Has the flame just moved away from the wick?
34:29Have they had an argument?
34:31Have they broken up?
34:32This leaves me with so many questions.
34:35One family got a real wake-up call when they received this newspaper.
34:39The sofa in the advertisement was exactly the same as their own.
34:43It must be a sign.
34:44They should really consider replacing this piece of furniture.
34:48If you tend to have problems choosing between red and white grapes, why not find a branch that has both,
34:54just like this person did?
34:56In this park, someone has messed up with copy paste.
35:00I can't find any other explanation for the bizarre positioning of these benches, can you?
35:07Someone has taken the request, just throw down a towel and save a spot for us, a little bit too
35:13seriously.
35:14Have you ever seen such tiny bananas?
35:17Neither have I.
35:19And this little patch of cloves has chosen to grow in a bottle.
35:22Because why not?
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