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Discover the astonishing potential of items you thought were just clutter! In this eye-opening countdown, we reveal 50 everyday objects that hold genius hidden functionalities. From kitchen tools to bathroom accessories, you'll learn how to maximize their utility and uncover secrets that manufacturers never share. Transform a simple nail clipper into a multifunctional tool and see why your pasta spoon is more than just a cooking aid. Get ready to rethink your approach to common household items!
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00:00Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.
00:04Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
00:06You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.
00:12Have you had a houseguest that didn't use a coaster?
00:14Get a hairdryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
00:18Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.
00:22If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
00:26So, wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.
00:30Then wipe it off.
00:32Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.
00:36Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.
00:39Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
00:43And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.
00:45This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
00:49Picture this.
00:50You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.
00:54You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
00:57Don't panic.
00:58Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
01:00And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
01:04It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.
01:08The football is on, and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.
01:12You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.
01:16Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.
01:19Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.
01:22All done.
01:24You can turn on the TV now.
01:26Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole,
01:29it's normally a sign that you need a new pair.
01:32But there's a way to extend their mileage.
01:34Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.
01:39The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.
01:43You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.
01:46You've managed to detach it from the box.
01:48But how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?
01:52Hold both ends of the tape apart, and by pulling it slowly,
01:55the tape stretches and separates itself from the paper without tearing it apart.
02:01Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.
02:06Take two and turn one of them inside out.
02:09They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.
02:14There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a job.
02:18Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket from the inside.
02:24This stops the keys from falling out.
02:27You've broken your key in the door.
02:29It's stuck.
02:30Great!
02:31Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100.
02:34But for a cheaper and quicker option, try using a hot glue stick.
02:38Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the keyhole.
02:43The melted glue will enter the available space, covering part of the key.
02:48Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.
02:52Now, just pull it out.
02:55If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth,
02:59put one end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.
03:04Now shake up and down.
03:05This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards, a little each time.
03:09And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.
03:14You've left your keys locked inside the car.
03:17It's an older model with a roll-down window.
03:19You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.
03:23Or use duct tape.
03:25Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.
03:27Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.
03:32Then, with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.
03:37The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.
03:42While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power,
03:46leaving them only halfway in.
03:49Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.
03:53The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm, and providing easy entry for the screw.
04:00You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.
04:04Take a small plastic bag that won't leak, fill it up with water, and close it tight, making a round
04:09bubble.
04:10Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.
04:13The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a
04:19sunny day.
04:20Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?
04:23By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.
04:26The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.
04:31You've superglued your fingers again.
04:33Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.
04:36Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.
04:39The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.
04:43While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.
04:48Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.
04:53The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the string of
04:59the painting over the nail.
05:00Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.
05:06You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up from
05:11the inside might ruin the cake.
05:13Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.
05:16The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access slice by slice.
05:23Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.
05:28This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.
05:32The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out, much faster than
05:38the glugging alternative.
05:41There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.
05:45Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.
05:49On one end, pinch off the shell.
05:51Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.
05:53The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.
06:01When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.
06:06A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.
06:12You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.
06:17Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.
06:20Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.
06:23You will eventually find it sitting at the end.
06:26You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.
06:31Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.
06:35Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.
06:40Place whichever item you find inside the hole.
06:42It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.
06:46Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.
06:51A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.
06:55Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources,
07:00but also helps prevent bad smells from forming within a bin.
07:04Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.
07:08A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of the
07:13funnel.
07:14After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.
07:17Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.
07:21The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.
07:26Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.
07:31You're thirsty, so you crack open a soda can and take a few big gulps.
07:36Next thing you know, you're out of commission.
07:39Turns out, that can was contaminated with something nasty, like rat urine, and you had no clue.
07:46Just goes to show, you never know what might be lurking in that seemingly innocent drink.
07:52During transportation, storage, or handling, cans can pick up germs, bacteria, and dirt.
07:58When you drink straight from the can, those germs can easily enter your body.
08:03Cans are often stored in warehouses and rarely get a good cleaning before they reach you.
08:08Warehouse conditions can be pretty gross.
08:11Think rats running over them and less than ideal hygiene.
08:16To stay safe, it's a good idea to clean cans before drinking from them.
08:20Experts suggest giving them a quick wash with soap and water to avoid contamination.
08:26Studies have shown that unwashed bottles can be full of bacteria, so this step is really important.
08:33Now, quick question.
08:34Who's taken out more people?
08:36Sharks or vending machines?
08:39Surprisingly, vending machines have a darker history.
08:42Let's dive in.
08:43But first, let's define what counts as a vending machine casualty.
08:47We'll rule out things like expired snacks or electric shocks.
08:51Those aren't the machine's fault.
08:53What we do count are incidents where someone was severely harmed or, what's worse,
08:59passed away from rocking or tilting the machine.
09:02For sharks, any fatal encounter counts.
09:06In a 1995 report, there were two severe incidents that ended up in demise and one serious injury linked to
09:15vending machines.
09:16Since 1978, there have been at least 37 such incidents and 113 injuries, which gives us about two fatalities per
09:25year.
09:26Compare that to one shark-related incident in 2021.
09:30However, this data is quite old.
09:33Since 2008, there haven't been any reported vending machine incidents.
09:37Why the drop?
09:38It could be due to warning signs and credit card readers reducing the need to shake machines.
09:44But remember, your risk varies based on where you live and your habits.
09:50In the end, the vending machine versus shark comparison isn't quite accurate anymore.
09:55Today, you're more likely to have a serious encounter with a shark than a vending machine.
09:59But the point remains.
10:01Sharks aren't the bloodthirsty hunters they're made out to be.
10:05So, someone pointed out your visible nose hairs and now you're looking for ways to deal with them.
10:10You might think plucking is the way to go, but hold up, it's not as safe as you think.
10:15Here are three solid reasons to avoid plucking your nose hair.
10:20Your nose is full of delicate nerves, follicles, and plenty of bacteria.
10:26Plucking nose hair can damage the sensitive skin inside your nostrils, letting germs in and causing issues like infections and
10:33inflammation.
10:34Also, just like with waxing, plucking nose hair can result in ingrown hairs.
10:39As the hair grows back, it might curl into the follicle, causing bumps, discomfort, and inflammation.
10:46This can lead to folliculitis, which shows up as small, pus-filled red bumps and can be itchy or painful.
10:53In severe cases, plucking nose hairs can cause nasal farunculosis, a deep follicle infection with swelling and discomfort.
11:01This infection can spread to blood vessels near the brain, potentially leading to cavernous sinus thrombosis,
11:08a condition where blood clots form behind the eye sockets.
11:11If not treated, this condition can be life-threatening and may cause permanent brain damage.
11:17To avoid these problems, go for trimming your nose hair instead.
11:21Trimming doesn't make your hair grow back thicker or faster,
11:24and it helps maintain the right amount of nose hair to keep out pathogens.
11:31Contact lenses are meant to help you see, but they can make you turn completely blind.
11:36One big no-no is wearing your contacts in the shower.
11:40It's bad for both your lenses and your eye health.
11:43Showering with contacts is like swimming or sleeping with them in.
11:47It's a common mistake.
11:48Water and contacts just don't mix.
11:51You need to keep your lenses clean to avoid any issues.
11:55If water gets behind your lens, germs or chemicals like chlorine can get in there and cause trouble.
12:01At best, you might end up with sore or itchy eyes.
12:04Worse, you could get conjunctivitis from a bacterial infection.
12:08In rare, serious cases, you might even face infections, which can sometimes lead to blindness.
12:15Most people wear contacts in the shower accidentally rather than doing it on purpose.
12:20If this happens, close your eyes right away and carefully step out of the shower to remove your lenses.
12:26If your eyes feel sore or look red afterward, contact your optometrist, ASAP.
12:31Always use the cleaning solution your optometrist recommends to sterilize your lenses before putting them back in.
12:38But really, it's best to take out your contacts before showering or bathing.
12:43If there's one piece of home decor you should keep a close eye on, it's snow globes.
12:48They might seem harmless, but a family in East Hampton, Massachusetts would beg to differ.
12:53In a crazy turn of events, a snow globe sparked a fire in their apartment while no one was home.
13:00Luckily, quick-thinking neighbors and a swift response from the fire department kept the blaze from spreading through the entire
13:06complex.
13:07It was a normal Thursday morning when, around 11.30 a.m., neighbors heard smoke alarms blaring in the apartment
13:14and dialed 911.
13:17Firefighters arrived to find the place locked, so they had to force their way in.
13:21Inside, they found a small fire on the coffee table and a room filled with smoke.
13:26There, they also saw the culprit.
13:28It was a snow globe.
13:30It was sitting just right on the coffee table, and the sunlight hit it at the perfect angle,
13:35magnifying onto some cardboard and styrofoam and setting them on fire.
13:40While it's not calming, fires started by magnified sunlight do happen.
13:45Many firefighters have seen blazes ignited by mirrors and magnifying glasses.
13:49So, keep those snow globes out of direct sunlight.
13:53Better safe than sorry.
13:57Alright, let's talk about fatal fruit.
14:01No, I'm not going to bore you with another lame list of the most poisonous fruits out there.
14:06Instead, I'm going to tell you about something heavenly tasty that can make you teleport to the heavens in a
14:12matter of seconds.
14:13Meet the coconut.
14:14This seemingly innocent fruit has a dark side.
14:19Coconuts are responsible for around 150 fatalities each year.
14:23These bad boys have a whole page dedicated to the fatal incidents they've caused.
14:28A full-size coconut weighs about 3 pounds 3 ounces.
14:32And if you know a thing or two about physics,
14:34you'll understand that gravity makes them even more dangerous when they fall from trees.
14:40But it's not just falling coconuts you need to worry about.
14:43Consuming large amounts of coconut water can lead to sudden cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia,
14:50thanks to its high potassium levels.
14:52And while rare, there have been cases of anaphylaxis in people with coconut allergies.
14:58While the most common way coconuts cause harm is by falling and hitting someone,
15:02there have been some unusual incidents too.
15:04In December 1923, a man in Newcastle, Pennsylvania,
15:09passed away while trying to crack open a coconut with the butt end of a loaded revolver.
15:14It went off, and he was shot in the abdomen.
15:17You know those handy selfie sticks that help you nail the perfect shot?
15:21Turns out, they can be way more dangerous than you'd expect.
15:25These little gadgets have led to a surprising amount of injuries and even some fatalities.
15:30People have accidentally knocked themselves or others out,
15:34taken a tumble off cliffs,
15:36and even been hit by cars while trying to get that Insta-worthy pic.
15:41Some popular landmarks have even banned selfie sticks altogether.
15:45For instance, the oceanfront in Mumbai has said no to selfie sticks.
15:50India, by the way, leads the world in selfie-related deaths.
15:53Nearly 40% of the 49 globally recorded fatalities over the past three years happened there.
16:00If you still think selfie accidents aren't a big deal, consider this.
16:04From 2008 to mid-2021, a staggering 379 people lost their lives while trying to get that perfect shot.
16:13So yeah, it's definitely something to take seriously.
16:17Burglaries are on the rise in your neighborhood,
16:19and you have concerns about whether your house might be vulnerable.
16:25You have no surveillance system,
16:27so tonight you're placing some foil over the front door handle before you go to bed.
16:33This will help identify if someone sneakily tries to enter while you sleep.
16:39You wake up the next morning, and it appears the foil is slightly ripped.
16:44Someone has been here, and they're sure to return.
16:49Another option is to put a mug on the doorknob.
16:51When the knob turns, the mug will fall,
16:54causing a noise to wake you up and hopefully deter the intruder.
17:00Your main concern is that a tradesman stopped by recently.
17:04He said that he was working next door and asked to use your toilet.
17:09You refused, and felt bad at the time for being rude,
17:13but it was a very smart move.
17:16About 60% of burglaries in the USA are made by someone you know or have met before.
17:23That tradesman, while going to the bathroom,
17:26could have adjusted something in your house to make their return entry a little easier.
17:30They may have wanted to take a closer look at what security system is installed,
17:34check the structural integrity of your home,
17:37and found out what valuable loot you might have.
17:42Finally, today you're going on vacation.
17:45You need to prepare your house and make it as safe as possible.
17:49A full post box is the first thing a robber will look for in a target.
17:54Your neighbor will need to take your mail while you're away.
17:58A well-manicured property is a clear sign that you are always there.
18:02You've always kept your lawn mown and hedges trimmed,
18:05so you will need to arrange for someone to do this while you're away.
18:10If it was winter, any untouched snow around your house would also make it a target.
18:16Having a neighbor make pretend footprints that show recent activity will also provide a deterrent.
18:23There are many types of hedges that act as a great first defense.
18:27Luckily, you have sharp-leaved shrubs along your fences.
18:32If someone jumps into your property and lands on a sharp or spiky bush,
18:37they will immediately cry out in discomfort.
18:40This will alert your neighbors of an intruder.
18:44And the foliage will also catch fragments of clothing that could be used as evidence later.
18:51In preparation for your trip the week before,
18:53you opened and closed your curtains at random times throughout the day.
18:59You made sure there were no clear patterns,
19:01so it won't matter if they're left open while you're away,
19:04just in case someone was scouting your property.
19:09Burglars spend several days walking or driving through neighborhoods,
19:13identifying the behaviors of each house.
19:16One thing they don't really like is a neighborhood watch.
19:20Criminals do their research before they start scouting,
19:23and will avoid these areas.
19:25Something for you to organize when you get back.
19:29Now, move all your expensive electronics away from the windows,
19:34so there's nothing of value in clear view.
19:36Put them inside a cupboard or a concealed room.
19:41Don't worry about TVs.
19:43They're too large and take effort to move.
19:45The criminals are more interested in the smaller devices,
19:48like an iPad and gaming devices.
19:52Put your small expensive items, like jewelry, in boxes,
19:56and hide them away in a secret location.
19:59Surprisingly, a kid's room is a good spot.
20:02Burglars have admitted to never going into them,
20:04as there's nothing of value in toys.
20:08Take photos of all the serial numbers on your electronic devices
20:12and create an inventory for insurance purposes.
20:1695% of break-ins are done by force,
20:20so it's time to reinforce your windows and doors.
20:24You can make it even more difficult for the crooks.
20:27Remove all stools, chairs, and ladders in the backyard,
20:31and put them into your garage.
20:33Otherwise, they will help provide easier access points
20:36to higher entrances, like the air conditioner box.
20:41This is one of their favorites.
20:43Without a way to reinforce it,
20:44it's easy to tear off and creates an entrance.
20:47Don't make it easier for them with a step-up.
20:52Burglars can break down a weak door within one minute.
20:55Install a metal frame instead of wood for more support.
20:59The hinges and lock should have adequate strength
21:02to withstand being kicked long enough until they give up.
21:07With the lock as the remaining weak spot,
21:10this can easily be picked by an experienced thief.
21:12A simple protection lock that holds it in place
21:16will make sure it won't budge.
21:19The hinges on your garage door swing outwards,
21:22which makes it vulnerable
21:23and can be accessed by taking the pins out of the hinges.
21:27Replace them with tamper-proof pins
21:30so they can't be removed.
21:33And lastly, the garage overhead door
21:36is one of the first places a burglar looks to access.
21:39They don't have a lock that fully secures them.
21:42Attach a padlock on the latch connecting it to the track,
21:45holding it in place.
21:48Your garage door doesn't have this option,
21:51so drill a hole in the track just above one of the rollers
21:55and attach a padlock.
21:58Robbers are scared of dogs,
22:00the territorial and loyal guardians of the house.
22:03A survey found that most houses burgled
22:06didn't have dogs
22:07because thieves don't want to draw attention during a heist.
22:12Unfortunately, you don't own one.
22:14But just placing a dog bowl outside the front door
22:18will discourage them.
22:21The burglars have adapted their craft with technology.
22:24Four out of five criminals use social media
22:27like Facebook, Twitter, and Google Maps
22:30to find their targets.
22:33Even sharing a photo with a house key in it
22:35is enough for a burglar to create their own key
22:38by zooming in and taking the exact measurements.
22:43Make sure your wireless network is secure
22:45and use a new, much stronger password while away.
22:49You're not only vulnerable to physical objects being stolen,
22:54valuable data like passwords and access codes
22:57can be taken through your network.
22:59And there's also the threat of infecting devices
23:02through malicious malware.
23:05You can also remove the vision of your house
23:07completely from Google Maps.
23:10Type in your home address,
23:12find the street view of your residence,
23:14press the Options button,
23:16and select Report a Problem.
23:20You'll be taken to a screen with an image of your home
23:23with the option to move a red square
23:25to cover your property.
23:29Request it to be blurred under the option
23:31My Home and enter your exact address.
23:34It will only take a couple of days to be processed.
23:39Don't leave the radio on while away.
23:42It won't help.
23:43Through the burglar's method of scouting houses,
23:46they take note of radio and TV sounds.
23:50When they return, they check if they're still on,
23:53which just makes it easier to confirm that no one's home.
23:58An alternative option to show active presence at home
24:02is by making your own audio,
24:04something that plays ambient noises randomly throughout the day
24:07with footsteps, conversations, and a dog barking.
24:13Leaving your lights on is also not a good idea.
24:17Someone spying will notice your house easier,
24:19especially at night,
24:21and you'll be further robbed on your electricity bill.
24:25You're just about ready to leave on your vacation
24:28and need to take the trash out.
24:30If you have some large boxes,
24:33break them down so they can fit inside the bin.
24:35Hide any clues about what valuables you recently received.
24:41Last check, all the doors are locked
24:43and no windows are left open.
24:45Now you can finally enjoy your trip.
24:49But as you enjoy yourself in your picturesque location,
24:53leave any snaps on your phone while you're over there
24:56and post them online only when you return.
25:00If you do share your photos while you're away,
25:03it will have made all your preparations pointless.
25:07Every criminal in the area will know you're not home.
25:11But with 2.5 million houses burgled annually in the USA,
25:16a house without a modern security system
25:19is 300% more likely to be broken into.
25:22When you get back from your break,
25:24it will be a great idea to install one.
25:28Well, it's that time of year again.
25:31Spring cleaning.
25:32Making your way outside,
25:33you grab the duster and broom
25:35to get rid of all those cobwebs on your windows.
25:38They don't stand a chance this time.
25:40Removing one cobweb after the other,
25:43you suddenly notice some weird-shaped mud
25:46stuck under the eaves and porch.
25:48What's this?
25:49It suddenly dawns on you,
25:51these have to be mud-dauber wasp nests.
25:54You're probably thinking there's a swarm of them around
25:57with so many nests being side by side.
26:00Luckily, mud-dauber wasps are solitary insects.
26:04Whew!
26:04All those little mud huts are filled with paralyzed spiders.
26:09Sometimes, even up to 500 spiders
26:11can be trapped in these lockers,
26:13just waiting for the wasp young to hatch.
26:16If the nest has holes,
26:18it may indicate the nest is inactive or old,
26:21as mud-dauber wasps create holes
26:24when they leave the nest.
26:25If you're not going to remove them,
26:27it's best to wait till nighttime
26:29when they're not as active.
26:31While they're pretty placid,
26:33if they feel threatened,
26:34they won't hesitate to sting.
26:38Looking like someone got halfway through
26:40building one insect
26:41and forgot what part came next,
26:43the mole cricket is one insect
26:46that really looks out of this world.
26:48With claws like a mole,
26:50a body of a cricket,
26:52and the head of a shrimp,
26:54this critter is like the platypus
26:56of the insect world.
26:57They're not venomous
26:59and will only bite
27:00if you trap them inside your hand.
27:02And if you really annoy it,
27:04it's got something else up its sleeve.
27:06The wings!
27:07They can spit a foul-smelling brown liquid
27:10from their body,
27:11just like a skunk.
27:12So just let them leave your home
27:14and there will be nothing to clean up.
27:17Rock pools are teeming
27:19with all sorts of plant and animal life.
27:22Sea creatures such as starfish,
27:24seagrass,
27:25hermit crabs,
27:26tiny fish,
27:27and all types of octopuses.
27:29If you come across
27:31this tiny blue-ringed octopus,
27:33it's best to leave it alone.
27:35It's flashing neon blue at you
27:37for a reason.
27:38This miniature octopus
27:39has a venomous bite
27:41that's a thousand times
27:43stronger than cyanide
27:44with no antidote available.
27:46Don't poke it with a stick
27:48or try to pick one up.
27:49It's not worth the trip
27:51to the hospital
27:51or the morgue.
27:54Snakes on land are scary,
27:56but sea snakes
27:57are on an entirely different level.
28:00Found in the Indian
28:01and Pacific Oceans,
28:02there are about 50 different species
28:05of sea snakes,
28:06and they're beautiful
28:07as much as they're dangerous.
28:08Luckily, they don't seem
28:10to worry about us too much.
28:12The Dubois sea snake
28:14is arguably
28:15the most venomous snake
28:16in the ocean,
28:17with the big sea snake
28:19not far behind.
28:20Their venom makes a cobra's bite
28:22seem like a walk in the park.
28:24The venom of both these snakes
28:26is extremely dangerous.
28:28Good thing for us
28:29that their venom can take hours
28:30to cause any symptoms in humans.
28:32If they can bite through
28:34your wetsuit, that is.
28:36Now, if this fly
28:38lands on your arm outside,
28:40you might just scream a little.
28:41Hey, I wouldn't blame you.
28:43The scorpion fly,
28:45as its name suggests,
28:46has a curved tail
28:47that looks just like
28:48a scorpion stinger.
28:50But you can breathe
28:51a sigh of relief.
28:52This is only used for mating.
28:54It also has a long,
28:56beak-like head
28:57that's used to feed
28:58after stealing insects
28:59from spiders' webs.
29:01To find the perfect partner,
29:03they love to give
29:04the equivalent
29:05of a box of chocolates
29:06and flowers.
29:07Except theirs is saliva.
29:09Hmm, how romantic!
29:12If you happen to be in Africa,
29:14you might just miss
29:15this large bird
29:17if you're not paying attention.
29:18The shoebill
29:19will just casually stand still
29:21as you walk right on by.
29:23Going up to 5 feet tall
29:25with an 8-foot wingspan,
29:27the shoebill
29:28sounds like an apex predator,
29:30though it's anything but.
29:32Known as one of the most
29:34slow-moving birds,
29:35almost statue-like.
29:37The shoebill
29:38just eats fish
29:39near the surface of the water
29:40without a care in the world.
29:43This bird isn't afraid
29:44of humans at all.
29:45While they won't naturally
29:46come over
29:47to talk about the weather,
29:48they'll allow us
29:49to get close enough
29:50for some photos.
29:53Now, if you hear
29:54a small squeaking sound
29:56while you're in the garden,
29:57it could be a mouse,
29:58a squirrel,
29:59or a rhinoceros beetle
30:01is letting you know
30:03that you are too close.
30:04They love to make a racket
30:06when bothered.
30:07With a giant scary horn
30:09on top of their head,
30:10they might seem like
30:12they're able
30:12to defend themselves with it.
30:14But that's not possible at all.
30:16That's only to move leaves
30:18and sticks out of their way
30:19and to stop other males
30:21from coming into
30:22the female beetle's area.
30:24Not only have they got
30:25a horn on their head,
30:26but they've also got
30:28Herculean strength,
30:29able to lift 850 times
30:32their own weight.
30:33It's like you or me
30:34lifting 65 tons
30:36or 11 elephants.
30:38Hey, let's try it.
30:39Nah.
30:41Found mainly in China,
30:42the small tufted deer
30:44looks adorable
30:45with its tuft of hair.
30:47That is,
30:47until it turns around.
30:49Oh no!
30:50It's a vampire deer!
30:52Luckily,
30:53this animal doesn't want
30:54to taste your blood
30:55or wear a cape.
30:57Only males grow these
30:59during the mating season
31:00rather than antlers
31:01to fight over territories
31:03and female tufted deer.
31:05These fangs are more like
31:06elephant tusks
31:07than sharp teeth.
31:09Not only do they have fangs,
31:10but they're also known
31:12to bark like a dog
31:13and flee like a cat
31:14when they're scared.
31:17Red sky at night,
31:19sailor's delight.
31:20Red sky in the morning,
31:22sailor's warning.
31:23No one said anything
31:25about a red tide, though.
31:27The red tide
31:28is a toxic algal bloom
31:30that rises up
31:31from the seafloor
31:32after particularly bad storms.
31:34This algae looks a lot
31:36like spilled ketchup
31:37or rust in the water,
31:38but it's much worse
31:40for the life around it.
31:41Fish and marine life
31:43will try to escape
31:44once exposed
31:44to the toxic algae
31:46in their water.
31:47It's not particularly harmful
31:48to humans
31:49who are exposed to it,
31:50But if you eat seafood
31:52contaminated with its toxins,
31:54things can become
31:55a bit more serious.
31:57So, if the sea is red,
31:59just stay out of the water.
32:02Some spiders love to show off
32:05with bright colors
32:06to show they're dangerous.
32:07Not the Sydney funnel-web
32:09spider of Australia.
32:11This glossy black spider
32:13doesn't eat theatrics
32:14to prove it's tough.
32:15These bad-tempered crawlers
32:18cause serious alarm
32:19when they decide to bite us.
32:21They can shut down
32:22our entire nervous system
32:23in as little as 30 minutes.
32:26Making their web
32:27in any shelter,
32:28like old logs,
32:30shoes,
32:30or even garden gnomes,
32:32the funnel-web spiders
32:33like to live close
32:35to our surroundings
32:36for easy food.
32:38When they get tired
32:39of an area,
32:39they just leave their web
32:41behind and wander off
32:42to find somewhere new.
32:44Perfect!
32:46Some say honey badgers
32:48don't care,
32:49and I think they might be right.
32:51When you're brave enough
32:52to take food away
32:53from a jaguar,
32:54lion,
32:54or hyena,
32:56hey,
32:56what do you got to fear?
32:58These tough relatives
32:59of the weasel
33:00aren't just ferocious,
33:01they're super smart.
33:03Known to even use tools
33:05to escape from enclosures,
33:07objects like rakes,
33:08stones,
33:08and mud
33:09just become things
33:10to climb for freedom.
33:12Aside from their
33:13physical similarities
33:14to the skunk,
33:15the honey badger
33:16also boasts
33:17a dangerous gland
33:18in its tail
33:19containing a powerful
33:21stink machine.
33:22So,
33:23they're tough,
33:24stinky,
33:25have extremely stretchy
33:26and strong skin,
33:27and to top it all off,
33:29they've got a strong immunity
33:30to scorpions and snakes.
33:32The best thing to do
33:34if you walk into
33:34a honey badger
33:35is to leave it alone.
33:38What chance do we have?
33:40Ever heard of the fungus
33:42strawberries and cream?
33:44No?
33:44What about its other name?
33:46The bleeding tooth fungus?
33:48This fungus isn't toxic,
33:50but tastes so bitter
33:52that you might think
33:53twice about trying some.
33:54When young and growing,
33:56this white mushroom
33:57appears to have red jelly
33:59coming out of its pores.
34:01This sticky liquid
34:02is sap
34:03that's pushed up
34:04from taking on
34:04too much water.
34:06The adult mushroom
34:07is just a boring beige
34:09compared to this.
34:10Underneath the mushroom cap,
34:12where its spores are produced,
34:13it has a tooth-like structure
34:15just to make it even weirder.
34:19Tasmanian devils
34:20have a reputation
34:21for being bad-tempered
34:23when threatened
34:23by a predator,
34:24fighting other males,
34:26or getting a place
34:27at the table for dinner.
34:28They're dubbed devils
34:30because of the teeth-bearing,
34:32lunging,
34:32and one of the scariest shrieks
34:34you'll ever hear
34:35in the middle of the night.
34:36They'll also eat
34:37pretty much anything
34:38they can get a hold of too.
34:40They don't habitually
34:41go for people,
34:42although they will
34:44defend themselves
34:44if they're cornered.
34:46With such a powerful bite,
34:48you wouldn't want to be
34:49on the receiving end.
34:50Good thing the tassie devils
34:52would much rather escape as well.
34:58Did you know
34:59that most break-ins
35:00take place
35:01in the middle of the day?
35:02The FBI says
35:04burglaries happen mid-day
35:05because people
35:06are outside the house.
35:08Don't let your home
35:09be an easy mark
35:11for theft.
35:12Here are 10 tips
35:13to protect your home
35:15and some security items
35:16you might need
35:17along the way.
35:19Number one on our list
35:21is portable door locks.
35:22They aren't just designed
35:24for regular houses.
35:25Let's say you stay
35:27in a rented house
35:28where other guests
35:30also come and go.
35:32You can carry
35:33one of these
35:34portable locks with you.
35:35Many rooms have
35:37secondary locking mechanisms
35:38besides the regular lock,
35:40like security chains
35:41attached to the door,
35:43but you shouldn't
35:43always rely on them.
35:45These mechanisms
35:46are only held by screws.
35:48It means
35:49they're easy to dislocate.
35:52There are many
35:53portable lock models,
35:55so what should you look for?
35:56Ease of use
35:58is the key
35:59for installation
36:00and removal
36:01in case of emergency.
36:02Most inward swing doors
36:04are suitable
36:05for these items.
36:06Adalock is a good example.
36:08You can find it
36:09on Amazon.
36:10It's fairly inexpensive,
36:12has a versatile design,
36:13and most importantly,
36:14comes in one piece.
36:16It takes seconds
36:17to upgrade your safety.
36:19You insert the claws
36:20into the door strike plate
36:21and then close the door.
36:23It'll be held in position
36:24with a handle.
36:26There you go.
36:28Burglars don't hang out
36:29in your house
36:30or bother stealing
36:31heavy stuff,
36:32like TVs.
36:33They want to get in
36:35and out
36:35in under 10 minutes.
36:37What you should do
36:38is take some precautions
36:39to slow them down.
36:41Laminated glass
36:43is great for this.
36:44You should consider
36:45investing in it.
36:47Normal windows
36:48that are made
36:49with tempered glass
36:50can shatter easily,
36:51but laminated windows
36:52are like shields.
36:53They can crack,
36:55but not break apart.
36:56Instead of making
36:58smashing noises
36:59and grabbing attention,
37:00the burglar
37:01will probably leave.
37:02The structure
37:03of laminated glass
37:04is different
37:05from the regular one.
37:06It holds the piece
37:08intact even after
37:09a strong impact.
37:11Laminated glass windows
37:12are 100 times stiffer
37:14and 5 times more durable
37:16than standard.
37:17What makes these types
37:19of glass so special?
37:21Firstly,
37:22it's made with layers.
37:23There are two layers
37:24of glass
37:25and there's a vinyl
37:26material in between
37:27that helps keep
37:29the two layers intact.
37:30As a bonus,
37:32laminated ones
37:33have a soundproofing feature.
37:34Two birds
37:35with one stone.
37:41The interlayer
37:42absorbs some
37:43of the outside noise.
37:44It's glass after all.
37:46Aren't we going to see
37:47the vinyl layer?
37:48That might be the question
37:50that popped into your head.
37:51Nope.
37:52Laminated glass
37:53is transparent
37:54just like other types.
37:56Enjoy the crystal clear views
37:57while staying safe.
37:59I would say
38:00but unfortunately,
38:01it's expensive
38:02to get these
38:02specifically manufactured
38:04burglar deterrent glasses.
38:05You can have professionals
38:07install a laminate film
38:08onto your standard windows
38:10or you can even
38:11buy security film.
38:13They all work
38:14according to the same principle
38:15but obviously,
38:17these alternatives
38:17cannot be as strong
38:19as the laminated glass itself.
38:22The next few tips
38:23come from an ex-burglar,
38:25Michael Fraser.
38:26Now,
38:27he's giving bits of advice
38:28on how to protect
38:30from theft.
38:31His first tip
38:32is quite interesting.
38:34Don't put a
38:35Beware of the Dog sticker
38:36if you have a dog.
38:37If a dog can walk
38:39around the house
38:40without triggering the alarm,
38:42so can a human.
38:43This is the way
38:44burglars think.
38:45Plus,
38:46many dogs
38:47get friendly
38:48in a short time
38:49unless they're
38:49specifically trained
38:50to catch strangers.
38:52Otherwise,
38:53they can easily
38:54be put in a room
38:55and well,
38:56you know the rest.
38:57Bye-bye
38:57to precious items.
38:59Advertising your house
39:01for sale online
39:01is a standard procedure
39:03to attract potential buyers
39:04but also thieves.
39:07With your innocent pics,
39:09burglars can have
39:10floor plans
39:10with virtual tours.
39:12They can easily spot
39:13the entry and escape routes.
39:15Sounds like a perfect plan
39:16to rob a house.
39:19Number 5
39:20is buying a home security system.
39:22It helps prevent thefts
39:24and notifies you
39:25if that happens.
39:26According to the data,
39:28homes without a security system
39:29are almost three times
39:31more vulnerable
39:31to break-ins.
39:33There are numerous ones
39:34to choose from.
39:35Some are pricey,
39:37but luckily,
39:37there are affordable options, too.
39:39You don't even have
39:40to call professionals.
39:42This do-it-yourself
39:43security system
39:44from Amazon
39:44is an example
39:45of a budget-friendly gadget
39:47with useful features.
39:49These types of devices
39:50are designed
39:51to be easy to install.
39:53You'll be guided
39:54through an app
39:54for the software
39:55and for the product itself.
39:57Bonus,
39:58you won't have to deal
39:59with screws,
40:00tools,
40:00or drilling.
40:01They have fast
40:02emergency dispatch
40:03that can notify
40:04the authorities
40:05if you say so.
40:06Since it's easy to set up,
40:08it's perfect
40:09for short-term residents, too.
40:11Remember I mentioned
40:12that if a dog
40:13can walk in the house,
40:14so can a thief?
40:15Well,
40:16technology is not
40:17in favor of thieves.
40:19These types of devices
40:20can now detect intruders
40:22and be friends
40:23with your pet.
40:24The sensors
40:24can be put in the window,
40:26doors,
40:27and corners,
40:27but still be adjusted
40:29to avoid fake alarms
40:30by the pets.
40:33Another device
40:34to add a layer
40:34of protection to you,
40:36especially in shared residences
40:38like dorms,
40:38is a doorstop alarm.
40:41These devices
40:42are very compact,
40:43so you can put them
40:44in your luggage
40:45and take them
40:46on your dream vacation.
40:47You can use it
40:48in your daily life.
40:49A doorstop alarm
40:51can be used
40:51on any door
40:52as long as you
40:53place it inside.
40:54It works as a door wedge,
40:56but it keeps
40:56the door closed.
40:58How does it work?
40:59When the alarm
41:00is triggered,
41:00it will keep the intruder
41:01outside the door
41:02and activate
41:03a noise alarm.
41:04It can wake the owner
41:05of the house
41:06or neighbors.
41:07This one, again,
41:09can be easily found
41:10on Amazon.
41:12Ex-burglar Michael
41:13also recommends
41:14thinking like a thief.
41:16Ask yourself,
41:17how would I get in?
41:18It's a great starting exercise
41:20for discovering
41:21vulnerable spots.
41:23Walk around your home.
41:24Is there a window
41:25that can be easily opened?
41:27Oh wait,
41:28is it your laptop
41:28on the desk
41:29that can be seen
41:30from the street?
41:31Speaking of the street,
41:32If you buy
41:34a new electronic device
41:35like a TV
41:36or a computer,
41:37don't leave
41:38the empty cartons
41:39displayed near
41:40the trash container.
41:41This looks like
41:42an invitation to thieves.
41:44They will know
41:45that you have
41:46expensive electronics
41:47inside the house.
41:49Instead,
41:50break down
41:50the cardboard boxes
41:51and then put them
41:53away for recycling.
41:55Unfortunately,
41:56first floor windows
41:57are entry points
41:58in 23%
41:59of home break-ins.
42:01To prevent this,
42:02you can purchase
42:03a wireless alarm kit.
42:05When it comes
42:06to the front door,
42:07installing a double-keyed
42:09deadbolt
42:09can be a solution.
42:10Similarly,
42:12motion sensor lighting
42:13does the job.
42:15Do you have blind spots
42:16around your home?
42:17Upgrade to a security camera
42:19with night vision.
42:20If you want to see
42:21what's happening
42:22inside your house
42:23rather than outside,
42:24you can get one of these
42:25cool security gadgets.
42:28Orbi Robotic Mobile Sphere
42:30is like a ball,
42:30but it has a camera
42:32inserted in it.
42:33It doesn't have
42:34a limited view.
42:35Imagine,
42:36you're at the office
42:36and want to play
42:37with your dog.
42:38Your four-pawed
42:40best friend
42:40can chase the ball
42:41at home
42:42while you're away
42:42controlling the device.
42:44Ah, okay,
42:45we're here to save
42:46your house from burglars,
42:47so I'll leave fun
42:48pet toys
42:48for another video.
42:50Here is a shocking
42:52truth about fences.
42:53Most people believe
42:54that fences
42:55are like guardians
42:56protecting their property.
42:57Sorry to break it to you,
42:59but even tall
43:00and solid ones
43:01aren't as secure
43:02as you believe.
43:03The number one rule
43:04of a thief
43:05is not to be caught,
43:06and if they broke
43:07into a house
43:08with fences at night,
43:10they'd be perfectly covered.
43:11Your neighbors
43:12can't see
43:13who that person is.
43:14You know,
43:15unless they have
43:16x-ray vision,
43:17the fences
43:17should be hard to climb.
43:19One of the points
43:20of having a fence
43:21is privacy,
43:22but I'm just saying
43:23metal, wire,
43:24and picket fences
43:24are harder
43:25for intruders
43:26to fly in.
43:27So,
43:28we cracked
43:29the burglar's code.
43:30Implementing the tips
43:31on our list
43:31might help you
43:32discourage
43:33and prevent burglary
43:34and keep you safe.
43:35Did you experience
43:37such unpleasant incidents?
43:38If so,
43:39do you have
43:40any other tips
43:40for fellow
43:41brightsiders
43:41to watch out for?
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