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00:00Did you ever notice that the toilet paper color is usually white?
00:04But this color wasn't always a favorite.
00:07In fact, colored toilet papers popped out on the shelves in the 1950s.
00:12Homeowners purchased pink, blue, yellow, green, and even black paper
00:17because these colors matched the interior.
00:20But eventually, many doctors began to associate the dye in colored toilet papers
00:25with increased health risks.
00:27Also, the dye didn't allow the colored paper to decompose as quickly when it was flushed down,
00:33which increased the risk of clogging septic tanks.
00:36This made manufacturing and retail prices too high compared to the basic white paper,
00:41and eventually, the demand began to fall.
00:47And now, let's take a closer look at these fancy patterns.
00:50Most people probably don't care about the decorations when it comes to their toilet paper.
00:55However, these patterns still exist.
00:58But why?
00:59Well, there are several opinions.
01:02Some say it's just a marketing tool.
01:05Manufacturers use pretty decor to make their products look more aesthetically pleasing
01:09and to make customers associate their brand with elegance and a luxurious lifestyle.
01:15Another explanation is more practical.
01:17These patterns fluff up the paper, which makes it more absorbent.
01:23Speaking of fluffiness, have you ever wondered why they have such rough toilet paper in public toilets?
01:29The most obvious answer is that high-quality toilet paper is more expensive.
01:34Also, companies prefer purchasing giant rolls of low-quality paper
01:39because they can change them less frequently.
01:42This decision also helps prevent stealing.
01:44Yes, people actually steal paper from public toilets.
01:49Have you ever noticed that light switches in public toilets are usually placed outside?
01:55Well, it's not a coincidence.
01:57Construction companies do it for safety reasons
02:00because, as we all know, electricity plus water is a dangerous combination.
02:05And light switches are connected to power.
02:07Therefore, electricity literally flows through them.
02:10Of course, professionally installed switches will have a bunch of additional safety precautions.
02:16But most builders prefer not to take risks.
02:19The UK has far stricter rules for light switch safety compared to the US.
02:24That's why, if you live in London, you'll probably find light switches outside the bathroom more commonly.
02:30But don't worry.
02:32Most bathrooms in the US feature independent electrical circuits.
02:35This provides additional safety in case of accidental electric shock.
02:40When any change in the electrical current happens, they should shut off automatically.
02:47There are so many awesome lighting opportunities in this world.
02:51But why are the traffic lights red, green, and yellow?
02:55Turns out there's a reasonable explanation for it.
02:59Before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains.
03:03At first, railroad operators used white color to mean go, red to mean stop, and green to mean caution.
03:10But later, they realized that white wasn't such a good idea.
03:14Because bright white light could easily be mistaken for stars during the nighttime.
03:19So railway companies changed the white color for green to mean go, and yellow to mean caution.
03:24Because these colors are easily distinguishable from the others.
03:27And eventually, this tradition spread to traffic lights for cars, and became a standard.
03:34As for the red color, it has the longest wavelength, which means that drivers can see it from a greater
03:40distance than other colors.
03:41And the color yellow was chosen as a caution sign.
03:45Because it has a slightly shorter wavelength than red, but still longer than green.
03:52What's the dustiest room in your house?
03:55Usually, the answer is a bedroom.
03:57But why?
03:58Bedrooms tend to generate dust from skin cells, dust mites, and fibers from fabrics in your bedsheets, carpets, and curtains.
04:06If you have a pet, its fur and skin cells add a significant amount of dirt to this dusty party.
04:14Luckily, there are simple ways to make your bedroom less dusty.
04:17This includes making your bed every day, and cleaning the area regularly with both a vacuum cleaner and water.
04:24You can try to get rid of carpets, and unnecessary furniture and decor items that tend to collect dust.
04:31Also, pay attention to the quality when you buy curtains or bedsheets.
04:35The looser the fabric, the more dirt it collects.
04:39And finally, you can ban your pet from entering the bedroom.
04:42But let's be honest, you would never do that.
04:46Modern air purifiers, air conditioners, and ceiling fans can help make your sleeping area cozier.
04:52But make sure to clean them regularly.
04:54Otherwise, if your filter is dirty or clogged up with fur or any other pollutants, it won't collect new dust
05:00properly.
05:01And the dust would end up on your bedroom surfaces.
05:07Speaking of dust, did you know that you can clean the edge of a broom with a dustpan?
05:12This zigzag over here is not only for aesthetic purposes.
05:15You can use it as a comb for the bristles.
05:19Have you ever had these marks behind your ears after wearing your glasses?
05:24Sometimes it can even take them weeks to go away.
05:27Well, it's a sign that the side pieces of the glasses, called temples, are not adjusted properly for your head.
05:33In other words, they're too tight.
05:36This can cause skin irritation and even headaches.
05:40If they're bent towards the area behind your ears, they can press on the fragile part of the skull.
05:46So, keep in mind that temples should not only have the correct size, but also correct adjustment.
05:52A professional optician can easily fix this problem.
05:56It's way safer than trying to do it on your own.
06:00Box graters can be used in a horizontal position, too.
06:04In many cases, it's much more convenient to grate a carrot or a big block of cheese this way.
06:10If you want to grate a soft product like goat cheese or mozzarella, you can put them in the freezer
06:15for about 30 minutes before grating.
06:17Also, there's a way to make the cleanup easier and prevent the cheese from sticking.
06:23Spray the grater with a small amount of oil before using it.
06:27And now, let's take a look at the most unpopular sides of the box grater.
06:32Have you ever used them?
06:33This side is actually designed for slicing.
06:37It's pretty handy if you want to make thin vegetable slices for your salad or pasta.
06:41Or, slice potato chips.
06:44And these tiny punched-out holes are designed for zesting or very finely grating.
06:51Graters are pretty useful for the next non-food tip.
06:55If you're on a budget, you can purchase this super-cheap laundry soap.
06:59Grate a small amount and throw it right into your washing machine instead of using the regular washing gel.
07:06Did you know that you can change which way the refrigerator door opens?
07:10There are hinges over here.
07:12If you attach them on the other side, the doors will swing the other way.
07:16But before trying to do any repairs by yourself, make sure to disconnect the power source.
07:21And read the instructions for your particular model of the fridge.
07:25Have you ever noticed that there's a shiny side and a dull side to tinfoil?
07:31Many people believe that it matters which side is used up or down because the shiny side would trap the
07:37heat better.
07:38But, in fact, it makes no difference at all.
07:41The manufacturing process makes the two sides look slightly different.
07:45But they both serve their purpose equally.
07:50Tinfoil can be used not only in the kitchen.
07:53Here's a little-known battery hack.
07:55Let's say you're out of AA batteries.
07:58No worries.
07:59Use a smaller AAA battery and a bit of tinfoil.
08:02Just insert it on one of the ends.
08:04This will work because both AA and AAA batteries carry the same amount of voltage.
08:11Did you know that Chinese take-out food containers unfold and turn into plates?
08:16All you have to do is just to disassemble it from the two sides.
08:20And gravity will do the rest.
08:22By the way, the old-school name for this type of paperboard container is an oyster pail.
08:27Because it was originally designed to hold oysters.
08:32If you ever find yourself stuck in the trunk of your car, stay calm.
08:36All cars are supposed to be equipped with an emergency latch to help open the trunk from the inside in
08:42the unlikely case it happens.
08:44These latches are so well thought out that they can be opened by people of all ages.
08:49More so, handles are designed to glow in the dark, too.
08:52You can even pull them with a mouth if there's not enough wiggle room to use your hands.
08:57Never mind how you ended up in the trunk in the first place.
09:00Moving on.
09:01If you're ever working with needle and thread, remember you don't need to stick the needle directly into the spool.
09:08You may end up losing the needle altogether.
09:10Not to mention you can easily hurt your fingers.
09:13A lot of modern sewing kits these days come with a designated place for safeguarding the needles.
09:19It's located at the bottom part of the thread spool.
09:22You'll just need to pull it out.
09:23It's even made to hold multiple sewing needles at a time.
09:28Disposable ballpoint pens come with a little secret of their own.
09:32Did you ever notice that in some of them, there's a small hole in the plastic part?
09:36It's actually a rudimentary ventilation system.
09:40It's supposed to let the ink easily make it to the tip of the pen.
09:44Okay, I know it's in the name, but you really don't need to shake the seasoning shaker to get any
09:49product out.
09:50Don't believe me?
09:51Hey, you're not the only one.
09:53Go grab your favorite seasoning bottle out of your pantry.
09:57If it has one of those removable plastic caps, it's perfect for the experiment.
10:02Instead of shaking the bottle, try holding it from the plastic cap while it's upside down.
10:07Now, gently twist the bottle from side to side and, before you know it, you get some gorgeously flowing seasoning
10:14without having to wiggle the shaker and make a mess all over the stove.
10:19On the same note, most salt and pepper shakers should have ridges on the bottom of the glass portion.
10:25In case you get any seasoning stuck in there, place the bottom of the salt shaker against the bottom of
10:31the pepper shaker and wiggle it around so the ridges click with each other.
10:35The seasoning should easily pour out now without you having to open the bottle.
10:40In colder weather, you often have so many clothing layers on you that you can hardly feel the purse or
10:46back straps on your shoulder anymore, not to mention how fast they can slide off.
10:51Some jackets come with a built-in solution for that, in the form of a small tab on the shoulder
10:57with either a hook or a button.
10:59It's meant to be opened and closed comfortably, so you can keep your purse in place at any time.
11:06You're most likely using it merely to peel the skin of potatoes, carrots, or cucumbers.
11:11But you can use your vegetable peeler for chopping fine strips of onion as well.
11:16Just cut the onion into quarters vertically and then start slicing.
11:20This might also help out with those embarrassing onion tears.
11:25Most people miss this one, but should you ever have a closer look at your toothpaste tube, you will surely
11:31see some sort of coloring there, either a dot or a block.
11:35Colors can vary. They can be black, green, red, or even blue.
11:40These color spots are actually meant to help the assembly machines back at the toothpaste factory.
11:45They recognize when and where these machines need to cut the toothpaste tubes and proceed to fold them for packaging.
11:52For most types of footwear, if there's anything that seems a bit out of place, always know that it's there
11:58for a reason.
11:59Most manufacturers don't put extra items on shoes just for fun.
12:03It would definitely be a waste of time and resources.
12:06For footwear, like boots, for example, there's often a small loop at the top back of the shoe.
12:12It's there to help you when you need to put the shoe on, since you can quickly pull on it.
12:17Plus, you can also hang the shoes somewhere, most likely to dry, since most boots are meant to be worn
12:22in the colder weather.
12:24Now, I've been guilty at least once of overdressing with a bunch of layers, just so I won't need to
12:30jam everything in my check-in bag.
12:32But does it become a problem when you actually have to get seated?
12:36What do you do with your coat or your jacket?
12:39Well, have a closer look next time you board a plane on the seat in front of you.
12:43The hook that keeps the tray table upright can double as a jacket hook.
12:48As long as you don't need to have any meals while in the air, you're good to go.
12:53Now, most mascaras expire within 3-6 months, I'm told, depending on the manufacturer.
12:59But you can help speed up that process if you're not careful enough.
13:03Continuously pumping the mascara wand, trying to mix in the product, actually pushes more air into the tube.
13:10This can make it dry much faster, and you evidently won't get the desired results with it anymore.
13:16There's an easy way to check if your mascara is still good enough to use.
13:20If you don't hear a popping noise when you take the brush out, you may very well need to go
13:25get yourself a new mascara tube.
13:28Now, I know we're living in the era of Bluetooth-connected devices.
13:32But for better quality sound, they still recommend using headphones that connect via audio jacks.
13:39Remember seeing black ridges on those jacks?
13:42They aren't there just to make them fit when you plug them into your phone or laptop.
13:46Made out of a special insulating material, these bands are meant to guard the wires when sound is being transmitted.
13:53Based on the number of bands, you can figure out which end goes where.
13:57Some empty space under noodles in a cup doesn't mean the company producing them wants to cheat you out of
14:03a full portion.
14:04No, no.
14:05It's a manner of keeping the noodles intact during their transportation.
14:09It also helps with the circulation of hot water that is poured over the products before you can enjoy them.
14:15The V-shaped neckline was initially designed to serve a bunch of objectives.
14:20First, as a way of prolonging the life of the garment that would maintain its shape over the years.
14:25It's also there to fit your head through the shirt in case it needs some stretching.
14:30This way, it ensures a snugger grip around the neck.
14:33Lastly, it helps absorb sweat in case you're wearing the shirt while exercising.
14:39Now, it's not necessarily a custom anymore, but you may have stumbled upon a dinner jacket with an additional mysterious
14:46pocket on the right side.
14:48Turns out, this pocket was used by men to easily reach their train tickets, since most of them had to
14:54travel to work every day.
14:55It helped them keep their jacket buttoned up, but also benefited from the use of a pocket.
15:00Now, it's only added as a decoration, and it doesn't serve an actual purpose anymore.
15:06Speaking of things we don't use these days, or at least for their initial purpose, did you know Play-Doh
15:12was originally a cleaning product?
15:15In the 1920s, the market was in need of a product that could help them wipe the wallpapered areas around
15:21coal-burning furnaces.
15:22The recipe for what we now know as Play-Doh was thus invented.
15:27It was manufactured in white only, and was supposed to clean wallpaper by being rolled back and forth over the
15:33dirt.
15:34It was only later, in the 1940s, that new products for cleaning wallpaper were brought up, and Play-Doh was
15:41redirected toward another area of the market.
15:44Now, while I enjoy a nice piece of toast for breakfast, isn't it pesky to have to clean out the
15:50toaster?
15:51Well, not anymore, since I recently found out that toasters have a slide or a panel at the bottom that
15:58helps get rid of all those annoying breadcrumbs easily.
16:04Now, there used to be a time when you could only have access to video games by inserting cartridges in
16:10your console of choice.
16:11These tiny objects gave many doctors a lot of headaches.
16:15People soon started popping up in hospitals after swallowing small game cartridges, especially the younger generation.
16:23Nintendo, the company that manufactures the majority of these devices, had to come up with a creative solution to prevent
16:30these accidents.
16:31So, these days, Nintendo Switch cartridges are purposely coated with specific chemicals that can leave a really bad, bitter taste
16:39in the mouth.
16:40Not that I'd, you know, recommend you ever try and taste for yourself.
16:44Hmm.
16:45Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.
16:49But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy and shiny?
16:54Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.
16:57That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to two hours.
17:03In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.
17:06But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see these types of doorknobs
17:12anymore nowadays.
17:14Speaking of lovely multipurpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.
17:19They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting.
17:25Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.
17:29There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing to do with
17:35fashion.
17:36This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,
17:40and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.
17:45Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth,
17:48so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.
17:55Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.
17:59If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.
18:03Turns out that these are blades that snap off.
18:07Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.
18:10To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter,
18:13the top segment along the next line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.
18:18To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade snapper.
18:24The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers,
18:28inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.
18:31Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.
18:34Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.
18:38Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,
18:43so you can store these packets for further occasions.
18:46Whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object,
18:50you can place them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.
18:55You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing,
18:59since they come equipped with a neat indicator.
19:01Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.
19:07When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars,
19:10it's a sign you need to book an appointment with your local car service,
19:14since most likely the tires have lost most of their traction and may not be safe for driving any longer.
19:20The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.
19:26This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.
19:29It's called frit glazing,
19:31which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to the window for protecting its sealant from UV
19:38rays.
19:38It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.
19:46Whenever you're up for a drive,
19:48check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.
19:52Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.
19:57It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.
20:05People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s,
20:09but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.
20:12While you're in the car, check out the headrests,
20:15as you most likely don't know that they carry a little disguised purpose.
20:19Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height
20:23so that they get the proper support for their heads and necks.
20:25The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.
20:32Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway?
20:36These bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.
20:40So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.
20:43What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.
20:48But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle still in the
20:53tank?
20:53Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
20:59They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out with enough force.
21:05Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players,
21:11sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals, similar to jeans and leather jackets.
21:16If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side, similar to
21:21the shoelace holes.
21:22They're manufactured as such, not only to provide extra ventilation,
21:26but to allow people to get extra creative with their laces when wearing the shoes.
21:31Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose of keeping them together
21:36until you're ready to dig into your meal.
21:38That may or may not be the whole truth.
21:41Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
21:46Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design,
21:51which can help with breaking the ends easily.
21:54The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks
21:58to keep it more sanitized in hopes it can be used again,
22:01since they won't be touching the table or any other surface.
22:05Women's bikes have a special design, which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable purpose.
22:11The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height of ladies,
22:16compared to that of the average gentleman.
22:18While that is the case for handlebars and saddles,
22:21the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.
22:24Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day,
22:28every day they needed to make sure their outfits wouldn't get caught in the frame.
22:32That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle,
22:35perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.
22:39The fact that toothpastes are multicolored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.
22:45There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.
22:50In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care,
22:55and as such, they were looking for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.
23:00One company was the pioneer in that regard, adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning the blue strip.
23:07They later added on the red strip, meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum care.
23:13Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.
23:16You may be in for a little surprise.
23:18There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap, so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste without cutting yourself
23:25or ruining your manicure.
23:26Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs or other bacteria into the product
23:32itself.
23:33On the subject of bathroom countertop items, toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden in the bristle patterns.
23:40Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler, they also do come with a practical purpose.
23:46Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.
23:50The blue dye is meant to fade out, signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.
23:56Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, but it does serve as a great reminder
24:02in case you forget.
24:03Still love playing with Lego?
24:05Don't judge. Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.
24:09Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?
24:11Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent choking hazards.
24:17The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the airways.
24:24Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until it can be
24:29removed safely.
24:31We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs, some tubular, some shaped like diamonds, and some even twisted
24:38all together.
24:39Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.
24:44It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown, which gave them the round shape to
24:50begin with.
24:50The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament needed to be at the same distance from every surface
24:56of the glass sphere.
24:58The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.
25:05There are two sides to every story.
25:08Just like to a regular cotton pad, two different textures to be more precise.
25:13One is smooth, and you're supposed to use it for more sensitive areas of your face, for example, the eyes.
25:19The rougher side can help you remove makeup and clean your face in less sensitive areas, like the forehead.
25:27If you like having greenery in your home, you've probably noticed the flower pots have holes at the bottom.
25:33These holes are the reason your green friends live a happy life.
25:37They're extremely important for water drainage.
25:41Thanks to these holes, you'll avoid stagnant water buildup that can eventually ruin your plant.
25:47Also, thanks to those holes, roots can grow and expand beyond the limits of your pot.
25:53Have you noticed aviator sunglasses mostly have green lenses?
25:58It has something to do with their origin.
26:01First, they showed up in the 1930s.
26:04Before that, pilots had goggles to protect their eyes while they were in the air.
26:09High altitudes with glaring sun and sub-zero temperatures were a real test for their eyes.
26:16The goggles helped them with those issues, but there was another one.
26:20Since the temperature differences between the air outside and within the goggles were big,
26:25the lenses would fog up and obscure the pilot's view.
26:28So, the company Bausch & Loam came up with teardrop lenses surrounded by a light metal frame.
26:36These lenses were dark green because this tint cuts out blue light,
26:40which is also a problem for pilots when they're flying above the cloud line.
26:45Plus, green lenses also reduce glare and improve contrast and sharpness.
26:52Holes in the side of your Converse sneakers, hmmm, are those really necessary?
26:57Well, they allow air to enter your shoe so your feet can stay cool.
27:01You can also use them to style up your shoes and tie them in different ways too.
27:08There are two reasons plastic bottles have grooves.
27:11First, if you're drinking cold water and it's hot outside,
27:15you'll see there's a lot of condensation on your bottle.
27:18Or maybe if you're playing some sport or working out.
27:21Your hands are sweaty and if a bottle had a smooth surface,
27:25it would be more difficult to grip it.
27:26So, the ridges are there to improve your hand grip.
27:30The second reason is that because of these ridges,
27:33manufacturers can use thinner plastic.
27:36That means they need less material in overall production.
27:40And that plastic is still firm enough for the bottle to maintain its shape.
27:46Wooden coat hangers are not just there to look nice.
27:49Since they're made of cedar wood, they bring a nice scent to your closet.
27:52Plus, they repel bugs.
27:55They're also quite firm, so they come in handy for heavy clothes, such as jackets.
28:00And it's hard to damage them.
28:01So, they'll serve you longer.
28:05You may have noticed there's a colored square at the bottom of your toothpaste.
28:10These blocks mostly come in blue, red, green, and black.
28:15They are some sort of eye marks.
28:17Since they help manufacturing machines at the assembly line recognize where and when to cut the toothpaste and seal the
28:24end of the tube.
28:26Some boots have loops at their top and back.
28:30Looks like a fashion statement, doesn't it?
28:32Or maybe it's something that manufacturers add for fun.
28:35But those loops actually have their purpose.
28:38With them, you can pull the shoe up when trying to wear it.
28:41Plus, you can easily hang them or use the loop for better support for the laces.
28:47Confession time.
28:48Remember those attachments your vacuum cleaner came with?
28:52Did you also put them somewhere aside and never use them again?
28:56They're actually pretty helpful when you're cleaning the house.
28:58Because you can use them for particular areas that are sometimes hard to reach with the regular attachment.
29:05We all know what the vegetable peeler is for.
29:07But besides peeling the skin of carrots or potatoes, you can use it for onions too.
29:12It may be faster than doing it with a knife.
29:15Plus, it will save you some onion tears.
29:18Some sweatshirts have something pretty specific in the neck area.
29:22A V-shaped stitch you can see in the middle of the collar.
29:26The ribbed insert, similar to the ribbing at the hem and the sleeves,
29:30would allow the owner to put the garment on more easily.
29:33And it wouldn't even lose shape.
29:35The V-insert would stretch so a person wearing the sweatshirt could get their head through the neck.
29:40Its purpose was also to absorb sweat.
29:43In its early versions, sweatshirts had both the back and the front of the collars.
29:48Through time, they lost the back one.
29:50And this V-insert became something decorative since manufacturers started to stitch a V at the collar
29:55without using the ribbed material they had added before.
30:00Brightly colored squares or circles you see on food packages aren't an indication of vitamins, minerals, or certain flavors that
30:07food contains.
30:08And nope, it's not some secret code consumers are supposed to crack.
30:13It's actually for printing engineers.
30:16They're called process control patches or printer's color blocks.
30:19During the process of printing the food packaging, manufacturers use those colored blocks to check if the printing ink is
30:26correct.
30:27They compare the color of blocks they print to make sure the brand they print for has a consistent and
30:33recognizable quality all over the world.
30:36The majority of printers only use four colors.
30:39Yellow, magenta, cyan, and black.
30:43Some printers have additional colors such as green, orange, and violet.
30:48That's why you sometimes see multiple circles on certain packages.
30:52They test each ink color.
30:55Margins in notebooks.
30:57They're not there as some sort of a guide for taking notes and writing.
31:00Someone came up with a potential solution that was supposed to protect the written work from, well, rats.
31:06They used to be pretty common residents in people's homes.
31:09They are known for their diet, including basically anything, like paper for example.
31:14So, people started adding wide margins as an appetizer that was supposed to keep rats full.
31:21This way, they wouldn't want to get to the main dish.
31:23The written pages.
31:26Suits have a buttonhole close to the top of the lapel.
31:30Manufacturers sew it shut so you can't open it without ruining your suit.
31:34And when you compare it to the other lapel, you see that one is completely smooth, without any clues.
31:40You won't find such an unpartnered buttonhole on a suit jacket only.
31:44Camp shirts, pea coats, and some other clothing pieces have them too.
31:49And they have to do with the history of lapels.
31:51The earliest ones showed up at the beginning of the 19th century.
31:55Before this, men mostly wear frocks with high collars.
31:59They would button them all the way up to the top.
32:02During hot days, they would relax the button stance, turn down the collars, and leave the top button undone.
32:08It was a relief from the swelter.
32:09Plus, their folded overlaps would be symmetrical at the chest.
32:13And today, we recognize that as a lapel.
32:17People stopped using that buttonhole after they came up with a lapel, unless it was for some formal occasion.
32:23Like, for example, when you wanted to put a flower in there.
32:26That's why suit makers left it as a fashion feature.
32:30Teabags
32:31It's pretty easy to guess what they're for.
32:33But they come in handy if you have smelly feet after a long day in your shoes.
32:38Just pop teabags, unused of course, in your shoes during the night.
32:41By the time you wake up, teabags are going to effectively absorb all the unwanted odors.
32:48Binder clips can also have a helpful purpose besides their main one.
32:52You can clip your money to keep it together.
32:55Same is true for paper clips.
32:57If your favorite bracelet broke and you're looking for a way to hold it on, a paper clip might help.
33:03Just hook one through each end of the bracelet, twist it tightly, and your bracelet is good to go.
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