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Discover the incredible hidden functions of 33 everyday items that could transform your daily routine! We're diving deep into the secrets behind common household products, revealing how their unique designs can enhance efficiency and save you time and money. Learn to recognize the potential in what you already own and turn the ordinary into extraordinary with these clever insights!
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00:00Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle, between the handle grips.
00:05They can help you crack nuts, crab shells, and release other tough products.
00:10You can also open jars and bottles, or remove herb stems with their help.
00:15You can keep your cold meals cold and your food fresh by making a DIY ice pack.
00:21Take a sponge and fill it with water, then put it in a plastic bag and leave it in the
00:26freezer.
00:27Once the sponge is frozen, it'll stay this way for a long time.
00:31Keep in mind that you should use a watertight bag and a fresh sponge.
00:36If you turn over a Tupperware container, you'll see some symbols.
00:40They'll inform you if you can put the container in the dishwasher, if it can be microwaved or frozen.
00:46You may even find out how you can recycle the thing.
00:50Staplers actually have two modes, not just one.
00:54There's a metal plate on the lower part of the device, which helps bend the staples inward after they've pierced
01:00the paper.
01:01What many people don't know is that you can turn this plate around to switch from the staple mode to
01:07the pinning one.
01:08The pinning setting is for temporary fastening.
01:11The staples bend outward, making them easier to remove when necessary and damaging the paper less, too.
01:19When you take a sip from a coffee cup closed with a lid, the air pressure inside the cup drops.
01:25That's why the air from the outside tries to push into the cup.
01:29The tiny hole on the lid allows some air to enter this way, and the liquid can go out of
01:35the main hole more smoothly.
01:38It's often hard to figure out how much detergent you need to clean your laundry well, but not go overboard.
01:44Pay attention to the cap of your detergent.
01:47It usually has a marker indicating how much product you need to add to your laundry.
01:52Or there might be an instruction on the bottle.
01:54It'll let you know how to measure the detergent.
01:58You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.
02:03Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.
02:06This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.
02:10You'll also be able to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.
02:14The hole in a ruler can be useful if you want to hang the device on a hook.
02:19You can also place a pencil tip in this hole if you need to draw a perfect circle.
02:25Coffee stirring sticks have holes in them because those help reduce the resistance from your drink.
02:31This way, they can stir sugar much more effectively.
02:35Such a design also makes these plastic sticks tougher and prevents them from bending in hot water.
02:41And since stirring sticks are partially hollow, less plastic is used during their production.
02:48Some boxes of chocolates have little dents in between the holes for candies.
02:52If you push such a dent, the chocolates surrounding it will pop out of their compartments.
02:58The small bumps on the F and J keys on the keyboard help people find the right keys without looking
03:04down.
03:05It's especially convenient for those who use touch typing.
03:09The rumble strips on the sides of the road are placed there to alert drivers who doze off behind the
03:15wheel.
03:15When their tires move over these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.
03:22The black grate on a microwave is called a Faraday shield.
03:27It contains the electromagnetic energy inside the oven and protects the exterior from radiation.
03:33The grate also speeds up the heating process.
03:36Bottles have long necks so that your drink stays cool longer.
03:40Hold the neck, not the bottle itself, and your drink won't warm up.
03:45Dimples on the surface of a golf ball increase its lift and reduce air resistance.
03:51It means that the ball can go further.
03:53The dimples don't have to be spherical.
03:56They can be hexagonal or have any other shape.
04:00There's a tab on the bottom of your rearview mirror.
04:02However, if you push it back during nighttime driving, the headlights of the car moving behind yours won't be so
04:08blinding.
04:09If you're driving during the day, pull the tab forward.
04:13You can peel an orange more effectively if you cut into the peel at the top and bottom first.
04:19Then make a slit on one side and just pull the peel open.
04:24Headrests in cars are detachable.
04:27You can use one to break the windows if you get stuck in your vehicle.
04:31But by smashing the glass, you can easily hurt yourself.
04:34So, try sliding one of the prongs in between the window pane and the door.
04:39Then pull the headrest towards yourself.
04:41The window will shatter.
04:43But, hey, I'd try the door lock first.
04:47Solo cups used at barbecue parties can help you measure liquids.
04:51The bottom line equals one ounce.
04:54The second line means you've poured five ounces.
04:56And the third line means 12 ounces.
05:00Sneakers were originally invented for basketball players.
05:03And since they needed to lace their shoes in the most comfortable way, side holes were invented.
05:09Those helped players lace their sneakers in any way they liked.
05:13And they accommodate anyone's foot.
05:15Little buttons on your jeans are called rivets.
05:19They were originally placed there to prevent the seams from ripping.
05:23In the past, mostly miners and other workers wore jeans.
05:27That's why this item of clothing had to be particularly durable.
05:30And even though these days, jeans aren't under such stress,
05:34the tradition of using rivets still remains.
05:38A big, toothy spoon comes in handy when you need to pull your spaghetti out of the pot.
05:43And the hole in the middle of this spoon can help you measure portions.
05:47One portion equals as many dry noodles as you can fit into the hole.
05:53Sometimes, pre-rinsing dishes may lead to your dishwasher cleaning them worse than it could.
05:59Special sensors inside modern dishwashers can perceive how dirty your plates are.
06:04And after that, they send a controlled jet of water to wash all that stuff off.
06:09The only thing you're actually supposed to do is remove solid food from your plates and stack them up properly.
06:16Ribbed ketchup containers that they give you at fast food restaurants can get a bit bigger.
06:20Just pull the ribs outward, and your container will house much more sauce.
06:26While using a plunger on a clogged kitchen sink or toilet, make sure you've got the right tool.
06:32If it has a standard bowl-shaped rubber head, it's perfect for flat surfaces, such as a sink or a
06:38tub.
06:39But the one designed for toilet pipes has a narrower head.
06:44The hole near the rim of your bathroom sink is there to prevent overflows.
06:48Thanks to it, all excess water goes into the siphon.
06:52Plus, it helps your sink drain faster.
06:55The hole gives the air gathered in the siphon somewhere to escape.
07:00The hole in a lollipop stick can save your life.
07:03If the stick gets stuck in someone's mouth, the hole will prevent this person from choking.
07:08But the original reason for it is to simply not let the candy run off the stick.
07:14During production, the liquid treat is poured on top of the stick.
07:18The stick is hollow inside, so the candy gets inside it from both the top and the side, through that
07:24exact hole.
07:25And when it gets solid, it keeps perfectly on the plastic tube.
07:31Most padlocks have a tiny hole on the bottom.
07:33It's needed to drain water from the lollipop and avoid corrosion.
07:37By the way, it's the best place to lubricate a padlock.
07:41Just put a drop of oil there, and the key will turn much easier.
07:46If you don't see a hole on the bottom, the lollipop is supposed to be used inside.
07:51Instead of opening a banana at the stem, turn it upside down and peel it from the bottom.
07:57It opens much more easily this way.
08:00A utility knife can serve you much longer than you might think.
08:04Look at the blade carefully.
08:06It's made of parallel sections.
08:08Once the knife gets blunt, you should break off the top section.
08:12You can do it with the help of the cap you'll find at the bottom of the instrument.
08:16In no time, you'll have a sharp blade again.
08:18The stripes on headphone jacks keep the wires insulated from one another.
08:24One stripe means the headset has a mono signal.
08:27Two stripes indicate you'll have stereo sound.
08:30And three stripes means the headset also has a built-in microphone.
08:35You can usually find some silica gel in bags, shoes, and many other things you buy.
08:40This gel absorbs excess moisture.
08:43Don't throw it away.
08:44Every time your shoes get wet, put some packets of silica gel inside them.
08:48It's very convenient to use bread tags to organize your cords.
08:53Just take a bread tag and several cords and clip them together.
08:57You can also write notes on these tags and use them as reminders.
09:03You're thirsty, so you crack open a soda can and take a few big gulps.
09:08Next thing you know, you're out of commission.
09:11Turns out, that can was contaminated with something nasty, like rat urine, and you had no clue.
09:18Just goes to show, you never know what might be lurking in that seemingly innocent drink.
09:25During transportation, storage, or handling, cans can pick up germs, bacteria, and dirt.
09:31When you drink straight from the can, those germs can easily enter your body.
09:35Cans are often stored in warehouses and rarely get a good cleaning before they reach you.
09:41Warehouse conditions can be pretty gross.
09:44Think rats running over them and less than ideal hygiene.
09:48To stay safe, it's a good idea to clean cans before drinking from them.
09:53Experts suggest giving them a quick wash with soap and water to avoid contamination.
09:58Studies have shown that unwashed bottles can be full of bacteria, so this step is really important.
10:05Now, quick question.
10:07Who's taken out more people?
10:09Sharks or vending machines?
10:11Surprisingly, vending machines have a darker history.
10:14Let's dive in.
10:15But first, let's define what counts as a vending machine casualty.
10:20We'll rule out things like expired snacks or electric shocks.
10:24Those aren't the machine's fault.
10:26What we do count are incidents where someone was severely harmed or, what's worse,
10:31passed away from rocking or tilting the machine.
10:34For sharks, any fatal encounter counts.
10:39In a 1995 report, there were two severe incidents that ended up in demise and one serious injury linked to
10:47vending machines.
10:48Since 1978, there have been at least 37 such incidents and 113 injuries, which gives us about two fatalities per
10:58year.
10:58Compare that to one shark-related incident in 2021.
11:03However, this data is quite old.
11:05Since 2008, there haven't been any reported vending machine incidents.
11:10Why the drop?
11:11It could be due to warning signs and credit card readers reducing the need to shake machines.
11:16But remember, your risk varies based on where you live and your habits.
11:22In the end, the vending machine versus shark comparison isn't quite accurate anymore.
11:27Today, you're more likely to have a serious encounter with a shark than a vending machine.
11:32But the point remains.
11:34Sharks aren't the bloodthirsty hunters they're made out to be.
11:38So, someone pointed out your visible nose hairs and now you're looking for ways to deal with them.
11:43You might think plucking is the way to go, but hold up, it's not as safe as you think.
11:47Here are three solid reasons to avoid plucking your nose hair.
11:52Your nose is full of delicate nerves, follicles, and plenty of bacteria.
11:58Plucking nose hair can damage the sensitive skin inside your nostrils, letting germs in and causing issues like infections and
12:05inflammation.
12:07Also, just like with waxing, plucking nose hair can result in ingrown hairs.
12:12As the hair grows back, it might curl into the follicle, causing bumps, discomfort, and inflammation.
12:19This can lead to folliculitis, which shows up as small, pus-filled red bumps and can be itchy or painful.
12:25In severe cases, plucking nose hairs can cause nasal farunculosis, a deep follicle infection with swelling and discomfort.
12:34This infection can spread to blood vessels near the brain, potentially leading to cavernous sinus thrombosis,
12:41a condition where blood clots form behind the eye sockets.
12:44If not treated, this condition can be life-threatening and may cause permanent brain damage.
12:50To avoid these problems, go for trimming your nose hair instead.
12:54Trimming doesn't make your hair grow back thicker or faster,
12:57and it helps maintain the right amount of nose hair to keep out pathogens.
13:03Contact lenses are meant to help you see, but they can make you turn completely blind.
13:09One big no-no is wearing your contacts in the shower.
13:12It's bad for both your lenses and your eye health.
13:16Showering with contacts is like swimming or sleeping with them in.
13:19It's a common mistake.
13:21Water and contacts just don't mix.
13:24You need to keep your lenses clean to avoid any issues.
13:27If water gets behind your lens, germs or chemicals like chlorine can get in there and cause trouble.
13:33At best, you might end up with sore or itchy eyes.
13:37Worse, you could get conjunctivitis from a bacterial infection.
13:41In rare, serious cases, you might even face infections, which can sometimes lead to blindness.
13:48Most people wear contacts in the shower accidentally rather than doing it on purpose.
13:53If this happens, close your eyes right away and carefully step out of the shower to remove your lenses.
13:58If your eyes feel sore or look red afterward, contact your optometrist, ASAP.
14:04Always use the cleaning solution your optometrist recommends to sterilize your lenses before putting them back in.
14:11But really, it's best to take out your contacts before showering or bathing.
14:16If there's one piece of home decor you should keep a close eye on, it's snow globes.
14:20They might seem harmless, but a family in East Hampton, Massachusetts would beg to differ.
14:25In a crazy turn of events, a snow globe sparked a fire in their apartment while no one was home.
14:33Luckily, quick-thinking neighbors and a swift response from the fire department kept the blaze from spreading through the entire
14:39complex.
14:40It was a normal Thursday morning when, around 11.30 a.m., neighbors heard smoke alarms blaring in the apartment
14:47and dialed 911.
14:49Firefighters arrived to find the place locked, so they had to force their way in.
14:53Inside, they found a small fire on the coffee table and a room filled with smoke.
14:59There, they also saw the culprit.
15:01It was a snow globe.
15:02It was sitting just right on the coffee table, and the sunlight hit it at the perfect angle,
15:08magnifying onto some cardboard and styrofoam and setting them on fire.
15:12While it's not calming, fires started by magnified sunlight do happen.
15:17Many firefighters have seen blazes ignited by mirrors and magnifying glasses.
15:22So, keep those snow globes out of direct sunlight.
15:25Better safe than sorry.
15:30Alright, let's talk about fatal fruit.
15:33No, I'm not going to bore you with another lame list of the most poisonous fruits out there.
15:38Instead, I'm going to tell you about something heavenly tasty that can make you teleport to the heavens in a
15:44matter of seconds.
15:46Meet the coconut.
15:51Coconuts are responsible for around 150 fatalities each year.
15:56These bad boys have a whole page dedicated to the fatal incidents they've caused.
16:01A full-size coconut weighs about 3 pounds 3 ounces.
16:04And if you know a thing or two about physics, you'll understand that gravity makes them even more dangerous when
16:10they fall from trees.
16:12But it's not just falling coconuts you need to worry about.
16:16Consuming large amounts of coconut water can lead to sudden cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia, thanks to its high potassium
16:24levels.
16:24And while rare, there have been cases of anaphylaxis in people with coconut allergies.
16:30While the most common way coconuts cause harm is by falling and hitting someone, there have been some unusual incidents
16:37too.
16:38In December 1923, a man in Newcastle, Pennsylvania passed away while trying to crack open a coconut with the butt
16:45end of a loaded revolver.
16:46It went off and he was shot in the abdomen.
16:50You know those handy selfie sticks that help you nail the perfect shot?
16:54Turns out, they can be way more dangerous than you'd expect.
16:58These little gadgets have led to a surprising amount of injuries and even some fatalities.
17:03People have accidentally knocked themselves or others out, taken a tumble off cliffs, and even been hit by cars while
17:10trying to get that Insta-worthy pic.
17:14Some popular landmarks have even banned selfie sticks altogether.
17:17For instance, the oceanfront in Mumbai has said no to selfie sticks.
17:22India, by the way, leads the world in selfie-related deaths.
17:26Nearly 40% of the 49 globally recorded fatalities over the past 3 years happened there.
17:33If you still think selfie accidents aren't a big deal, consider this.
17:37From 2008 to mid-2021, a staggering 379 people lost their lives while trying to get that perfect shot.
17:46So yeah, it's definitely something to take seriously.
17:50Burglaries are on the rise in your neighborhood, and you have concerns about whether your house might be vulnerable.
17:57You have no surveillance system, so tonight, you're placing some foil over the front door handle before you go to
18:04bed.
18:06This will help identify if someone sneakily tries to enter while you sleep.
18:12You wake up the next morning, and it appears the foil is slightly ripped.
18:17Someone has been here, and they're sure to return.
18:21Another option is to put a mug on the doorknob.
18:24When the knob turns, the mug will fall, causing a noise to wake you up and hopefully deter the intruder.
18:33Your main concern is that a tradesman stopped by recently.
18:36He said that he was working next door, and asked to use your toilet.
18:42You refused, and felt bad at the time for being rude.
18:46But it was a very smart move.
18:48About 60% of burglaries in the USA are made by someone you know or have met before.
18:56That tradesman, while going to the bathroom, could have adjusted something in your house to make their return entry a
19:02little easier.
19:03They may have wanted to take a closer look at what security system is installed,
19:07check the structural integrity of your home, and found out what valuable loot you might have.
19:14Finally, today you're going on vacation.
19:17You need to prepare your house and make it as safe as possible.
19:22A full post box is the first thing a robber will look for in a target.
19:26Your neighbor will need to take your mail while you're away.
19:30A well-manicured property is a clear sign that you are always there.
19:35You've always kept your lawn mown and hedges trimmed,
19:38so you will need to arrange for someone to do this while you're away.
19:43If it was winter, any untouched snow around your house would also make it a target.
19:48Having a neighbor make pretend footprints that show recent activity will also provide a deterrent.
19:56There are many types of hedges that act as a great first defense.
20:00Luckily, you have sharp-leaved shrubs along your fences.
20:05If someone jumps into your property and lands on a sharp or spiky bush,
20:09they will immediately cry out in discomfort.
20:12This will alert your neighbors of an intruder.
20:16And the foliage will also catch fragments of clothing that could be used as evidence later.
20:23In preparation for your trip the week before,
20:26you opened and closed your curtains at random times throughout the day.
20:31You made sure there were no clear patterns,
20:34so it won't matter if they're left open while you're away,
20:37just in case someone was scouting your property.
20:41Burglars spend several days walking or driving through neighborhoods,
20:45identifying the behaviors of each house.
20:49One thing they don't really like is a neighborhood watch.
20:53Criminals do their research before they start scouting,
20:55and will avoid these areas.
20:58Something for you to organize when you get back.
21:02Now, move all your expensive electronics away from the windows,
21:06so there's nothing of value in clear view.
21:09Put them inside a cupboard or a concealed room.
21:13Don't worry about TVs.
21:15They're too large and take effort to move.
21:18The criminals are more interested in the smaller devices,
21:21like an iPad and gaming devices.
21:25Put your small expensive items, like jewelry, in boxes,
21:28and hide them away in a secret location.
21:31Surprisingly, a kid's room is a good spot.
21:34Burglars have admitted to never going into them,
21:37as there's nothing of value in toys.
21:40Take photos of all the serial numbers on your electronic devices
21:44and create an inventory for insurance purposes.
21:4995% of break-ins are done by force,
21:52so it's time to reinforce your windows and doors.
21:57You can make it even more difficult for the crooks.
22:00Remove all stools, chairs, and ladders in the backyard
22:03and put them into your garage.
22:05Otherwise, they will help provide easier access points
22:09to higher entrances, like the air conditioner box.
22:13This is one of their favorites.
22:15Without a way to reinforce it,
22:17it's easy to tear off and creates an entrance.
22:20Don't make it easier for them with a step-up.
22:24Burglars can break down a weak door within one minute.
22:28Install a metal frame instead of wood for more support.
22:31The hinges and lock should have adequate strength
22:34to withstand being kicked long enough until they give up.
22:40With the lock as the remaining weak spot,
22:42this can easily be picked by an experienced thief.
22:45A simple protection lock that holds it in place
22:48will make sure it won't budge.
22:52The hinges on your garage door swing outwards,
22:55which makes it vulnerable
22:56and can be accessed by taking the pins out of the hinges.
23:00Replace them with tamper-proof pins
23:02so they can't be removed.
23:06And lastly, the garage overhead door
23:08is one of the first places a burglar looks to access.
23:12They don't have a lock that fully secures them.
23:15Attach a padlock on the latch connecting it to the track,
23:18holding it in place.
23:21Your garage door doesn't have this option,
23:23so drill a hole in the track just above one of the rollers
23:27and attach a padlock.
23:30Robbers are scared of dogs,
23:33the territorial and loyal guardians of the house.
23:35A survey found that most houses burgled
23:38didn't have dogs
23:39because thieves don't want to draw attention during a heist.
23:44Unfortunately, you don't own one.
23:47But just placing a dog bowl outside the front door
23:50will discourage them.
23:53The burglars have adapted their craft with technology.
23:56Four out of five criminals use social media
23:59like Facebook, Twitter, and Google Maps
24:02to find their targets.
24:05Even sharing a photo with a house key in it
24:08is enough for a burglar to create their own key
24:11by zooming in and taking the exact measurements.
24:15Make sure your wireless network is secure
24:18and use a new, much stronger password while away.
24:21You're not only vulnerable to physical objects being stolen,
24:26valuable data like passwords and access codes
24:29can be taken through your network.
24:32And there's also the threat of infecting devices
24:34through malicious malware.
24:37You can also remove the vision of your house
24:40completely from Google Maps.
24:43Type in your home address,
24:45find the street view of your residence,
24:47press the Options button,
24:48and select Report a Problem.
24:52You'll be taken to a screen with an image of your home
24:55with the option to move a red square
24:58to cover your property.
25:01Request it to be blurred under the option
25:04My Home and enter your exact address.
25:07It will only take a couple of days to be processed.
25:12Don't leave the radio on while away.
25:14It won't help.
25:16Through the burglar's method of scouting houses,
25:18they take note of radio and TV sounds.
25:23When they return,
25:24they check if they're still on,
25:26which just makes it easier to confirm
25:28that no one's home.
25:31An alternative option to show active presence at home
25:34is by making your own audio,
25:37something that plays ambient noises
25:39randomly throughout the day,
25:40with footsteps, conversations,
25:42and a dog barking.
25:46Leaving your lights on is also not a good idea.
25:49Someone spying will notice your house easier,
25:52especially at night,
25:53and you'll be further robbed on your electricity bill.
25:58You're just about ready to leave on your vacation
26:01and need to take the trash out.
26:03If you have some large boxes,
26:05break them down so they can fit inside the bin.
26:08Hide any clues about what valuables
26:11you recently received.
26:14Last check, all the doors are locked
26:16and no windows are left open.
26:18Now you can finally enjoy your trip.
26:22But as you enjoy yourself in your picturesque location,
26:26leave any snaps on your phone while you're over there
26:29and post them online only when you return.
26:33If you do share your photos while you're away,
26:36it will have made all your preparations pointless.
26:39Every criminal in the area will know you're not home.
26:44But with 2.5 million houses burgled annually in the USA,
26:49a house without a modern security system
26:51is 300% more likely to be broken into.
26:55When you get back from your break,
26:57it will be a great idea to install one.
27:00Sometimes, when you type big text on your phone,
27:03it's pretty hard to get the cursor where it needs to be.
27:05You can control this little thing using your space bar.
27:08Simply hard-press the space bar
27:10and now you can move the cursor wherever it needs to go.
27:13Voila!
27:16You can get bite-sized pineapple pieces
27:18without using a knife.
27:19At least that's what this viral TikTok tip is promising.
27:23First of all, twist off the top of the pineapple,
27:26that part which has green leaves.
27:28It's pretty easy.
27:29Just grab it and make several twists.
27:32Then pick the pineapple up
27:34and pound it down on the kitchen table.
27:36Repeat the pounding for about 5 times
27:38to make sure you did it sufficiently.
27:41Now you're going to need some arm strength.
27:43Roll the pineapple back and forth
27:45while pressing down on it.
27:46The weight is supposed to help separate the core from the fruit.
27:50But beware if your pineapple is very ripe,
27:53it might start to release juice.
27:55Now, gently hold the pineapple skin,
27:58pull out one of its scales,
27:59and enjoy your snack.
28:00If you've done everything right,
28:02you're supposed to be able to pull out
28:04a bite-sized piece that will separate from the core quickly.
28:09Here's another game-changing tip for your kitchen.
28:12Get a habit of storing the cling wrap in the freezer.
28:15When the wrap is cold,
28:16it's less sticky
28:17and much easier to unroll and use.
28:20You're welcome!
28:23We usually place these non-slip bathtub mats
28:26on the bathtub's surface to prevent falls.
28:28But when you're not using the bathroom,
28:30you can stick or hang them on the wall.
28:33This way, the mat will get dry way faster
28:35and you'll prevent the accumulation of soap
28:37and dirt leftovers on the bottom of the bathtub or shower.
28:42Gather your shower curtain into a single bundle
28:45and tie it into a big knot.
28:47This way, it won't create obstacles
28:49when trying to clean the bathtub.
28:53Remember those mysterious stripes on bathroom towels?
28:56It's not just a decoration.
28:58It's a stabilizer strip to help the towel last longer.
29:02Stripes help keep the towels fluffy
29:04by limiting the shrinkage every time you wash them.
29:07Therefore, the towel retains its shape,
29:09size, and flexibility over time.
29:13They're also handy when you need to dry and clean
29:15a narrow and hard-to-reach place
29:17where the thick part doesn't work
29:19because it's too fluffy.
29:21For example, the space between your toes
29:23or behind your ears.
29:26Also, the stripes help to sort towels by type.
29:30Otherwise, all the towels of the same color
29:32and texture would look alike.
29:34You can see the stripes when you fold the towels properly
29:37so it's easier to differentiate.
29:38This way, you can keep all the towels together
29:41in a linen closet.
29:43Your family members will never confuse
29:45their own towels with someone else's.
29:49Are you sure you know how to use
29:50this flat paper box with matches?
29:53You just have to take a match
29:55and slide it across the striking surface, right?
29:58Turns out, there's another way.
30:00Put the matchstick head on the striking surface,
30:03close the box, and pinch it.
30:05Then, pull the match out with one quick
30:08and confident movement,
30:09and it should light up.
30:12By the way, when you light up a matchstick
30:14or a candle in a dark room,
30:16the flames don't have shadows.
30:18Did you know that?
30:21The circle on the plastic jug of milk
30:23can tell you if the milk is good or bad.
30:25So when the circle is inside,
30:27take this as a good sign.
30:29And when it pops out,
30:30it means that the milk is expired.
30:34Also, the circle helps to keep the jug
30:35from blowing up if you drop it.
30:37When it hits the ground or any other surface,
30:40the ring will expand
30:41to keep the milk inside the plastic.
30:43And if you leave milk in the fridge for too long,
30:46it will develop gases.
30:47In this case,
30:48the circle will prevent the jug
30:49from popping inside the fridge.
30:52When it comes to plastic bags with frozen food,
30:55we usually cut off a strip from the top
30:57to open the package,
30:58but you don't have to throw the strip
31:00in the trash right away.
31:01You can tie the bag with the remaining food
31:03and put it back in the freezer.
31:07Let's say you're driving a car through the night.
31:09Suddenly,
31:10some annoying driver behind you
31:12with the brights on
31:13gets closer and spoils the party.
31:15You can flip this little tab
31:16on your rearview mirror
31:17and make the bright lights fade away.
31:19In fact,
31:20this little mirror that looks flat
31:22is a so-called prismatic wedge.
31:25What looks flat
31:26is an angled mirror
31:27with a wedge of glass.
31:29When you switch the mirror to dim mode,
31:31you change the angle of the mirror
31:33so it reflects more light.
31:36Here's a cool safety tip
31:37when you have to park your car
31:38at some risky spot at night.
31:40Pull out the driver's seatbelt,
31:42put it through the door handle
31:43and fasten the belt as usual.
31:46This way,
31:46you'll ensure that nobody can get in
31:48during the night.
31:49Even if they succeed
31:50in getting the door unlocked,
31:52they still won't be able to come in.
31:55If your car got frozen
31:56on a cold winter night
31:57and the glass is covered with ice,
31:59you can clean it
32:00using the following tip.
32:02You don't need
32:03any special cleaning brush.
32:04Just fill a big,
32:06sealable plastic bag
32:07with hot water
32:08and wipe the bag over the car
32:09to defrost the ice.
32:11Now,
32:12wipe off the remaining water
32:13with a rag
32:14and you're ready to hit the road.
32:17Everyone knows
32:18how to hang a sweater, right?
32:20Well,
32:20there's a better way
32:21that helps avoid
32:22the shoulder pimples
32:23that arise
32:23when the hanger
32:24doesn't fit your clothes perfectly.
32:26Put your sweater flat on your bed
32:28and fold it in half,
32:29like this.
32:30Then,
32:31place the hanger on the sweater
32:32on a diagonal,
32:33like this.
32:34Remember that the hanger hook
32:36should be under the arm.
32:37Now,
32:38grab the arms
32:39and fold them across the hanger.
32:40And then,
32:41hold the body of the sweater
32:43and fold it across
32:44in the same manner.
32:46Congratulations!
32:47Now you know the perfect way
32:48to hang your sweater.
32:51If you're out of staples,
32:52you can just turn your stapler over
32:54and there's a secret little compartment
32:55where you can put a whole row
32:57of extra staples.
32:58And now you can just conveniently
33:00put it into your stapler
33:01and go on with your work.
33:05There's a big chance
33:06that your oven door
33:07is removable.
33:09This way,
33:09you can clean it
33:10between the glass.
33:11Of course,
33:12the mechanism may differ
33:13depending on the model.
33:14So,
33:15first of all,
33:15check the lower corners
33:17of the door
33:17and you'll probably find
33:18two screws
33:19that will help you
33:20lift the door up
33:21and then put it back
33:22where it belongs.
33:24Here's a hilarious tip
33:26for peeling boiled chicken eggs.
33:28Remove some shells
33:29from the top of the egg
33:31about the size
33:32of a small coin.
33:33Then,
33:34break up the bottom
33:35of the egg
33:35and now,
33:36blow into the top hole
33:38as if you're blowing a balloon.
33:40The peeled egg
33:41should pop out
33:42of the bottom.
33:43Just make sure
33:43the eggs are hard-boiled.
33:47If you have a basic
33:48electric screwdriver,
33:49you can order
33:50special brush heads.
33:51Your cleaning routine
33:53will never be the same again.
33:54This device
33:55will help you quickly
33:56and easily clean
33:58the dirtiest tiles
33:59and gaps between them.
34:00Just spray some bath cleaner
34:02and let your screwdriver brush
34:03remove all the impurities.
34:05Although this simple tip
34:07is very satisfying,
34:08some say that the sound
34:10evokes memories of dentists
34:12and ultrasonic dental cleaning.
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