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00:00If you're smelling something fishy at home and it's not your delicious salmon dinner,
00:04then it's time to check your electrical equipment.
00:07That stinky smell could mean your wires are frayed, your breakers are faulty, or your circuits are overloaded.
00:12And let me tell you, those plastic-coated wires emit a smell worse than a tuna sandwich left out in
00:17the sun.
00:18So don't be a fish out of water and get your electrical system checked ASAP.
00:22If you smell rotten eggs in your house, call the plumber straight away.
00:26The most obvious reason is the sewage and drain problems, such as contamination.
00:31But such a smell can also be produced if you've got problems with the water heater.
00:35Another possible problem might be a gas leak.
00:38Manufacturers add some distinct bad-smelling chemical to natural gas,
00:42so that people could notice even the tiniest gas leak on the spot.
00:47This one may not be as easy to spot as a unicorn in Central Park, but it's still important to
00:52know.
00:53Have you ever caught a whiff of something funky before your stove ignites?
00:57That's the smell of carbon monoxide.
00:59And let me tell you, it's no joke.
01:02This sneaky gas can be extremely dangerous if you inhale too much of it.
01:06And the worst part is that it's completely odorless and tasteless.
01:10That weird scent you're picking up?
01:12It's actually added to the gas to give you a heads-up that danger is lurking.
01:16So, next time you catch a funky smell coming from your stove,
01:19don't just brush it off as last night's leftover lasagna.
01:22It's not uncommon to find mold in your home wherever water is present and trapped,
01:26like an unknown leak in the walls.
01:28Mold spores can grow as a result of this moist patch and can cause pretty serious health issues.
01:34Bedbugs have a thing for shoes.
01:36Yep, they love to hide in them, but only if the conditions are right.
01:40So, if you've got a pair of shoes that you hardly ever wear, watch out.
01:44Bedbugs might just be snuggling up in there for a cozy nap.
01:47But don't worry, there's a trick to keeping those pesky bugs out of your kicks.
01:51Leather shoes are a bit too smooth for bedbugs to crawl on,
01:55so they're less likely to hide in those.
01:57Athletic shoes, on the other hand, are like a playground for bedbugs.
02:01All those interesting textures and patterns make for the perfect hiding spot.
02:06So, if you want to keep bedbugs out of your shoes,
02:08just wear them regularly.
02:11Those creepy crawlers don't like anything that moves or gets disturbed often.
02:15And who knows, you might even squish a few of them in the process.
02:18Talk about a win-win situation.
02:20So go ahead, put on those shoes and show those bedbugs who's boss.
02:24Your feet and your sanity will thank you for it.
02:28If your nostrils are being assaulted by an unpleasant odor,
02:31it might be time to check your mattress.
02:33Recent scientific studies have revealed that a 7-year-old mattress can harbor more bacteria
02:37than a sci-fi movie set in outer space.
02:39Over 16 million colony-forming units per square inch.
02:43That's enough to make even the bravest of us want to sleep in a hazmat suit.
02:47But fear not.
02:48For there is a solution to this gross problem.
02:52Enter baking soda, the unsung hero of household cleaning.
02:56Simply sprinkle some of this magical powder onto your mattress.
03:00Let it sit for half an hour while you go do something fun like watching cat videos,
03:04and then vacuum it up with a brush attachment.
03:06Voila!
03:07Your bed will smell fresher than a field of daisies on a spring day.
03:11So don't let those pesky bacteria get the best of you.
03:14And who knows?
03:15Maybe your newly freshened mattress will even inspire some sweet dreams,
03:19or at least keep the nightmares at bay.
03:23Have you ever noticed that your towel smells like a swamp monster's armpit?
03:27Yeah, that's because you've been using it for too long.
03:31Don't be a bacteria hoarder.
03:33Switch out your towel after three uses.
03:35And if you really want to banish those stinky germs,
03:38toss in some baking soda every now and then,
03:40your nose, and if you share an apartment,
03:43your roommates will definitely thank you.
03:46If your bathroom smells like a swamp,
03:48it could be because of stagnant water or some gross residue in the drain.
03:52Don't worry.
03:53If the plumber can't come until tomorrow,
03:55you can hack the smell by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the toilet paper roll.
04:00It won't solve the problem, but at least you won't feel like you're suffocating.
04:05Now, on to the stinky toilet brush.
04:08Squirt some scented detergent right into the holder,
04:11or make your own DIY scent with distilled water and essential oil.
04:15It will get rid of bacteria, and the essential oil will hide bad smells.
04:19Just make sure you're allergic to the oils you choose.
04:23Moving on to the dishwasher.
04:25Did you know that mold can grow in there?
04:27Gross, right?
04:29Run a dry heat cycle with no dishes, but some vinegar instead.
04:32Make sure to flush all the interiors, including the filters and panels.
04:37And if your silverware basket is looking a little moldy,
04:40soak it in some diluted antibacterial detergent before rinsing it thoroughly.
04:45Now, let's talk about weird sounds in your house.
04:48Clicking and knocking in the winter or fall could be from turning on the heating or radiators.
04:53If there's condensed steam stuck in the system, try bleeding the radiators.
04:57And if you hear a bubbling sound, it could be a water leak or sediment in the water heater.
05:01Shut off the main water and listen.
05:03If the sound stops, call the plumber.
05:05If not, try draining the tank.
05:09If you're moving into a new house, check the walls and ceiling for any red flags.
05:13Fresh paint could be hiding something, so ask the landlord what's up.
05:16And stay away from popcorn ceilings.
05:18Not only are they ugly, but they contain asbestos.
05:22Asbestos is like a bowl of alphabet soup.
05:24It's made up of all these hard-to-pronounce crystal fibers.
05:28Chrysotile, anthophyllite, tremolite, crocidolite, actinolite, and amicite.
05:33But don't let their wacky names trick you.
05:35Asbestos is one tough cookie.
05:37It can withstand high temperatures, chemicals, and even electricity.
05:41No wonder it was such a popular building material back in the day.
05:44Asbestos is like a sneaky ninja.
05:47It can break down into teeny tiny fibers that are so small they can float around in the air for
05:52days.
05:53And if you accidentally breathe in these fibers,
05:55it's like inviting a dangerous guest to your lungs.
05:59Yikes.
06:00So let's give asbestos the boot and keep our lungs happy and healthy.
06:04Just be careful if you're renovating an old home.
06:06You never know if you'll uncover a surprise layer of asbestos roofing.
06:11Odor-causing bacteria love to party in your kitchen sink and drain.
06:15And don't even get us started on the garbage disposal scraps.
06:18It's like a bacteria buffet in there.
06:20But there's a fun solution for you.
06:23Once a week, throw a party of your own by inviting six ice cubes,
06:27one tablespoon of baking soda,
06:29three thin lemon slices,
06:31and one teaspoon of bleach to the disposal.
06:34Turn up the music.
06:35Ahem.
06:36Turn on the disposal and let those ice cubes do their thing.
06:39When the party's over,
06:40rinse with cold water for 30 seconds and voila!
06:43A fresh and clean sink.
06:45Your new sofa or cabinets could be secretly releasing some stinky gases into the air.
06:50Yep, it's true.
06:51These gases, called volatile organic compounds, a.k.a. VOC's,
06:55can make your nose and throat feel pretty irritated.
06:58And if that's not bad enough,
06:59they can even give you a headache or make you feel dizzy.
07:02Yikes!
07:03But don't worry.
07:04I've got your back.
07:05If you can,
07:06try opening up some windows to get some fresh air flowing.
07:09And if you're on the hunt for some new furniture or home products,
07:12keep an eye out for low VOC options.
07:14Your nose will thank you.
07:16Plus, who wants to be surrounded by stinky furniture anyways?
07:20You know what?
07:21Onions can help fight off the flu.
07:23Hmm.
07:24And apparently they can do it in various ways.
07:26Like, you can put them in your socks,
07:28which somehow transfer their disease-fighting abilities through your feet.
07:32Or you can drink onion-infused water to treat or prevent illnesses like colds or the flu.
07:37Well, unfortunately, these are all false beliefs.
07:41When it comes to directly combating cold or flu viruses,
07:45onions are unlikely to have a super impact.
07:47But overall, they're good for you.
07:50At the same time, onions do have a high concentration of quercetin.
07:54It's a pigment known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
07:59The correct way to open a new deodorant is by manually prying the top off.
08:04Nope.
08:05Removing the cap from a new deodorant stick involves twisting it.
08:09This move triggers the mechanism to push the safety cap off.
08:13This method helps avoid the hassle of manually prying the lid off,
08:17leaving deodorant residue under your nails.
08:20Now, what about the ideal time for using deodorant?
08:23You might think it's in the morning before you leave the house,
08:26but the optimal time to use deodorant is in the evening.
08:30At this time, your body temperature is cooler and your underarms are less moist,
08:35providing a greater opportunity for the deodorant to work effectively on your skin.
08:39Applying deodorant in the morning is still okay for those people who don't suffer from excessive sweating.
08:44So, if you sweat a moderate amount, there's no reason to change your daily routine.
08:50Now, keeping your shower curtain inside or outside the tub is a choice.
08:54But, apparently, putting the shower curtain inside the tub reduces splashing and prevents water from escaping.
09:01The decorative cloth curtain belongs on the outside, whereas the plastic one should be on the inside.
09:06I mean, the whole idea is to prevent splashing water.
09:11Now, watering your plants on scorching hot days harms them.
09:15Rain showers occur during the summer season all over the world, and plants easily survive in these conditions.
09:21At the same time, when you water your plants on hot days,
09:25a substantial amount of liquid might evaporate before it can effectively benefit the plants.
09:30It's worth noting that this might be different for some sensitive indoor plants, such as African violets.
09:36It can result in leaf damage if you pour very cold water directly onto their leaves.
09:42Now, let's continue with another garden-related thing.
09:45Tree roots only reach as far as the outer edge of tree branches.
09:49Myth or fact?
09:50Well, it's a misconception.
09:52The root systems of many trees can extend well beyond the diameter of their crowns.
09:57For instance, magnolia trees can have roots that reach nearly four times their crown diameter,
10:03while the roots of red maple trees can exceed their crowns by up to three times.
10:08It's easier to shuck corn before it's boiled.
10:11Well, in the past, before the invention of modern cooking methods, many recipes involve pre-shucked corn.
10:18However, you can still grill it with or without the husk when it comes to recipes like grilled corn.
10:23A recommended technique is to partially shuck the corn, leaving only a few layers closer to the cob still attached.
10:30This method retains moisture while also providing appealing char marks on certain kernels.
10:36Alternatively, you can cook whole, unshucked ears of corn in the microwave or by boiling it, if you prefer.
10:45Moving on with everyday items you've been storing wrong.
10:48Take eggs, for example.
10:50Leaving them in the fridge door is good for them, right?
10:53No.
10:54This can lead to a rollercoaster of temperatures every time you grab a snack.
10:58As for nuts, they're happier in the fridge.
11:01He can make them go all wonky, especially if they're the kind with lots of good fats.
11:05So, keeping them chilled helps them stay fresher and tastier.
11:10There's another common myth about nuts.
11:12It's said that roasting them decreases calories, proteins, carbs, and fibers they contain.
11:18But no, both cooked and uncooked nuts have similar amounts of those.
11:22The main goal of roasting nuts is to enhance their flavor and crunchiness.
11:27Keep this in mind, though.
11:28When nuts are roasted, the healthy fats they contain may get damaged.
11:32And in the end, this can result in a reduced nutrient content.
11:37Now, let's talk about avocados.
11:39Don't toss them in the fridge if you want them to ripen on schedule.
11:43They like hanging out at room temperature.
11:46We can also put an end to another avocado-related myth.
11:49Avocados are fattening.
11:51Yeah, they do have a high-fat content, compared with most other fruits.
11:55But this doesn't necessarily make them bad for your health.
11:58In fact, avocados contain what's often called healthy fats, which can help reduce harmful cholesterol levels in your body.
12:06Now, let's carry on with diet and food.
12:09Swapping white table sugar for unrefined options like honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar is supposed to make your diet
12:16healthier.
12:16Well, don't fall for this myth.
12:19Sugar is sugar, no matter whether it's refined or unrefined.
12:23While unrefined sugars may contain a few extra vitamins and minerals, the advantage is minimal, because they're still considered added
12:31sugars.
12:32These added sugars can add up and contribute to your diet's recommended limit on daily sugar intake.
12:38Full-fat products aren't a one-way ticket to weight gain.
12:42That's a myth from the 80s and 90s.
12:44Some people are still scared of fat, but it shouldn't be the case.
12:48Fat plays a few essential roles, such as protecting our organs, maintaining cell membranes, supporting health and development, and helping
12:56absorb vital vitamins.
12:58The key is to choose heart-healthy unsaturated fats, like olive oil, canola oil, nuts, nut butter, and avocados,
13:06oversaturated and trans fats found in fatty meats and high-fat dairy products.
13:12There's a common belief that avoiding carbs entirely will make you lose weight.
13:16Well, that's a myth, too.
13:19Low-carb diets have made their rounds, vilifying carbs, including fruits and whole grains.
13:24While some people have had success with these diets, it's usually because they've cut out highly processed, carb-laden foods,
13:31like chips, cookies, and white bread.
13:33You know, all the stuff we like.
13:35Eliminating an entire food group isn't the best approach, as you might miss out on essential nutrients.
13:41Another belief is that you can get rid of body toxins with a detox diet.
13:46Well, sorry, most detox diets don't live up to their promises.
13:50Your body is already good at detoxing itself with the help of your liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.
13:56You don't need to buy any special products.
13:59If you want to rejuvenate your body, focus on eating more whole foods, staying hydrated, and cutting out highly processed
14:07junk food.
14:09Okay, I have three life hacks for you.
14:12These aren't myths.
14:13Firstly, you can stop a pot from boiling over by putting a wooden spoon over its top.
14:19Secondly, if you position a cheese grater vertically, there's a better way to use it.
14:23Lay it down horizontally.
14:25This way, the process will be less taxing for your arms.
14:29My next tip is about your yoga mat.
14:31Leaving it in a hot, humid spot like your car can ruin it.
14:35Keep it cool and dry for maximum yoga zen.
14:39Now, many people know they should keep their fancy fragrance bottles away from direct sunlight.
14:45So, some people store them in the refrigerator.
14:48This isn't the right move, unless you want your perfume to lose its overall depth.
14:52I mean, yes, fragrances don't like heat or humidity, but the interior of a refrigerator is too dry and cold
15:00for them.
15:00So, it has the opposite effect and breaks down the scent molecules.
15:04And please, resist the urge to rub a bit of perfume on your wrist.
15:08It may be tempting, but rubbing your fragrances is a big no-no.
15:13This practice not only muddles and weakens the scent, it also causes the top notes to evaporate quickly.
15:21They say that if you have old photos in your house, the right way to stash them is by putting
15:27them in cardboard boxes.
15:29Well, this is a misconception.
15:31These types of boxes can damage your memories.
15:34Go for acid-free archival boxes if you want your pictures to look as good as new.
15:39The next one is more of a hack than a myth.
15:42It turns out dishwashers are more user-friendly than we give them credit for.
15:46When you're loading or unloading the dishwasher, you can save your poor back from unnecessary strain by pulling out the
15:53basket.
15:55You might think that foundations are safe at room temperature.
15:58But if you store your foundation in a makeup bag, heat can mess with the oils in your makeup.
16:03So, pop this product in a cool drawer.
16:07Eye creams and serums can benefit from the chill, too.
16:10Organic or homemade cosmetics without preservatives should also be refrigerated.
16:15But always check expiration dates.
16:17I know I do.
16:22You must have noticed those lines on some kinds of chips.
16:25For one thing, they help with the distribution of spices and seasonings.
16:29In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
16:38Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
16:42Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on their dashboard.
16:46It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.
16:49There are manufacturers that equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.
16:54It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations to figure out if it's time for the driver to take
17:01a break.
17:02If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals and the coffee cup sign starts to flash.
17:10Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
17:14These dents serve several purposes.
17:17For one thing, when milk spoils, this process usually causes swelling and high-pressure buildup inside the container.
17:25That's when the dent comes in handy.
17:28It pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
17:31Plus, if you decide to freeze the milk, it will expand like any other liquid.
17:37And then again, the indentation will pop out and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
17:44You might have wondered why jerry cans have three handles.
17:48It's a clever designer move.
17:51This way, if you carry the container alone, you can use only the central handle to distribute the weight evenly.
17:59But if your friend wants to help you out, each of you can grab the side handle.
18:05The first jeans had a problem.
18:07Workers and miners, who were the original jeans wearers, put too much pressure on the poor piece of clothing.
18:14As a result, the seams couldn't withstand the stress and tore.
18:19Tiny metal studs were invented to prevent this from happening.
18:24Sticky notes come off relatively easily because their adhesive is spread out across the paper unevenly in small blobs.
18:32And only some of these blobs touch the surface of whatever you've stuck the note on.
18:37That's why when you unstick a post-it and attach it to something else, it still works.
18:43Until all the glue gets used or covered with dirt.
18:47Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
18:54That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
18:58It's a gas that can expand once a bottle is heated.
19:01If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
19:07Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, and the drink is likely
19:13to overflow.
19:14The gap helps with this problem too.
19:18Dental floss is super useful for your teeth, but it might be rather hard to operate.
19:23It regularly slips out of your fingers and tangles.
19:28To avoid these problems, tear off a piece of dental floss and tie its two ends together.
19:34It'll be much easier to use and won't hurt your fingers.
19:39Now, about those horizontal lines on plastic bottles.
19:43They help hold bottles up.
19:46Some bottles are produced from soft plastic.
19:49Without the lines, they wouldn't keep their shape.
19:52Instead, they would twist easily or even break.
19:57The soft, round part under a soda bottle cap keeps the carbonation from escaping.
20:03Without it, your pop would go flat in no time, probably even before you buy it.
20:11If you don't have anywhere to put a toothpick after using it, break off its flat end at the first
20:16groove and place it on the table.
20:19Now, you can balance the used portion of your toothpick on the grooved part so that it doesn't have to
20:24touch the table.
20:27You can also make a makeshift stand for disposable chopsticks.
20:31They have a sort of lump on one side.
20:34Break that lump off before you split the pair.
20:38Now, when you want to take a sushi break, just place the stick on this stand.
20:45Donuts are shaped like rings because, otherwise, they might get overdone at the edges, but uncooked and gooey inside.
20:53With a hole in the center, both the outside and the inside get ready at the same time.
21:01Ever notice that layer of clear fluid in gel pens?
21:04It's called the ink follower, or stopper fluid.
21:08The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
21:14The gel should be thick enough to keep the pigment particles suspended, but also thin enough to flow first onto
21:21the ball and then the paper.
21:24The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
21:30out.
21:31Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
21:36The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
21:41Neither does it move backward or flow out of the pen.
21:45Some button-down shirts have a button hidden on the back of the collar.
21:50Its main purpose is to prevent the tie from sticking out from under the collar.
21:56As for that locker loop on the back, you can use it to hang the shirt on a hook to
22:02avoid wrinkling it.
22:05Outer rings and zipper sliders, especially when two sliders are used together, are added so that you can connect them
22:12with a lock and keep sticky fingers away.
22:17Most ambulance cars have this word printed on the front of the vehicle.
22:21That's the word, ambulance, backward.
22:24It's written in reverse so that the driver in front of the ambulance can see the word properly in their
22:30rear-view mirror.
22:32Then they can move out of the way and let the ambulance pass.
22:40You might have heard that most accidents happen after people get their bags or clothes stuck in escalators because they
22:47stand too close to the sides.
22:50But when there are nylon brushes on both sides, you can't but keep your feet away from the escalator's skirt
22:56panels.
22:56The result? No accidents.
23:00The side holes in sneakers are for laces.
23:04Since sneakers were originally invented for basketball players, this interesting design allowed them to accommodate any player's foot.
23:13They just needed to lace their sneakers in the most comfortable way for them.
23:18The holes in the bottoms of your earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.
23:24It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.
23:29The quality of the sound also becomes much better.
23:33Ever been stranded with a cup of applesauce but no spoon at hand?
23:38But each snack pack already has a built-in spoon.
23:42Several twists of the foil lid and here you go!
23:48Diamond slits on backpacks were originally placed only on traveler bags.
23:53Their purpose was to carry ropes.
23:56These days, you can find such slits on almost every backpack.
24:01Why not use them to carry a bottle of water, an umbrella or a pair of sneakers?
24:07Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.
24:15Yellow and light green hues are the most popular because they don't prevent you from seeing the text after black
24:21and white photocopying.
24:24Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as almost non-existent and don't print them.
24:31A stop sign has an octagonal shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if they see it from the
24:37back.
24:38When the signs weren't reflective yet, this shape prevented drivers from confusing the stop sign with any other night.
24:46The number 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle has nothing to do with the product label.
24:52The truth is that the place with the numbers is the very sweet spot you should tap to get the
24:58ketchup flowing.
25:05Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow and fallen leaves to slide off the
25:14slope.
25:15If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day, your roof would collapse.
25:43A label on your panties digging into your most sensitive spots is definitely not the best feeling.
25:50Sure, you can cut it off, but often that just leaves even sharper corners that can be more annoying.
25:56But what if you've been cutting those labels wrong this whole time?
26:00Check it out.
26:01On the left, the label is sewn into the seam, while on the right, it's just hanging on by a
26:06couple of threads.
26:07Just snip those threads, and voila!
26:10It's like the label was never even there.
26:12Plus, with this little hack, you can always pick panties in the store that are guaranteed to be comfy.
26:18If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have noticed how nasty the bottle caps have become.
26:24Yeah, according to the law, they now have to scratch your nose.
26:28Oops, sorry, they have to be attached right to the bottle.
26:31If these bottles annoy you too, try this.
26:34Once you open the bottle, rotate the cap 90 degrees, and pull until one of the plastic connections breaks.
26:40And finally, turn the bottle until the cap touches your chin, not your nose, and drink.
26:47You've been using the colander in the wrong way all this time.
26:51This smart kitchen device has a hidden function.
26:54The traditional way of draining noodles involves dumping boiled noodles into a colander, right?
26:59But if your colander is about the same size as your pot, try this instead.
27:04Place the colander on top of the pot with the noodles, like a lid, and drain the water out.
27:10This method is faster and less messy, and it keeps your noodles in the pot where they belong.
27:17Toilet plungers and sink plungers are quite different, and the toilet version has a handy rubber flap called a flange
27:24that pops out from the cup.
27:26This flange fits snugly over toilet drains, giving you strong suction to tackle stubborn clogs.
27:34While a sink plunger won't help with toilet troubles, the toilet plunger can work on your sink or tub.
27:40Just make sure to keep that flap tucked inside the cup.
27:43And don't forget to give it a thorough clean with bleach before switching from toilet to sink use.
27:48You definitely don't want to mix things up.
27:51If you still work in an office, next time you print out something, make sure to check out this stapler
27:57built right into the printer.
27:59It can staple all the documents that fit in the slot at the same time.
28:03By the way, it's not something new.
28:05Such printers have been around since the 90s.
28:09Why buy a ruler and spend your hard-earned dollars if you can simply use a dollar bill to measure
28:15whatever you want?
28:17Only as long as this whatever is somewhere around 6 inches.
28:21A dollar bill is just about this size.
28:25Even though many people are sure that those tiny holes on the bottom left side of your iPhone are the
28:31speaker, they're actually a microphone.
28:33And speaking of iPhones, if you've got one of the latest models and your phone is out of juice but
28:39there's no socket to be found nearby, here's a nifty trick.
28:42Grab a double-ended charger cord and connect it to another iPhone 15.
28:48Boom!
28:48Your phone gets a little power boost.
28:51I bet you've noticed that the hook on a tape measure is a little loose.
28:55Well, that's intentional.
28:57The hook moves just enough to account for its own thickness, ensuring both inside and outside measurements are accurate.
29:04So, if you ever thought it was broken, nope, it's just doing its job.
29:08As for the hole at the end, it's replacing the tape on the edge of a nail to get measurements
29:13from odd spots.
29:16The pockets on new suits are sewn shut to keep the jacket's shape during transportation and display.
29:22Of course, you can unpick them to use the pockets, but you need to be careful with what you put
29:27there.
29:27Anything heavy can easily distort the suit's shape.
29:31The important thing, though, is to remember to cut the threads holding the back vents together for better movement and
29:37comfort.
29:37Oh, and remember to cut those tacky stitches that fasten your new coat's vent, that flap on the back.
29:45Now, that sink squeegee thing actually hides a big secret.
29:49It can store water.
29:51Many sink squeegees have tiny holes that allow water to stay inside.
29:56But why would we need that water?
29:58Oh, you can release it as you squeegee, which will help you rinse the sink as you clean it.
30:05Here's a travel tip that will help you understand U.S. highways.
30:09In the U.S., highways with even numbers run east-west, and those with odd numbers run north-south.
30:16If a highway number starts with an odd digit, it's a spur, which means it doesn't reconnect to the main
30:22highway.
30:23If it starts with an even digit, it's a loop around or through a city that eventually reconnects with the
30:29main highway.
30:29And finally, numbers divisible by five are major highways meant for cross-country travel.
30:38Your iPhone camera can also translate laundry symbols, identify plants, and even recognize some bird species.
30:46It's like having a mini-encyclopedia in your pocket.
30:49Another trick, when using the markup feature while editing your photos, you might want to highlight a part of a
30:56picture.
30:57Put a circle around the needed area and keep your finger pressed down at the end of the stroke.
31:02Voila!
31:03Instead of a misshapen circle, you get a perfect one.
31:06It also works for squares, triangles, and stars.
31:10Barilla, probably the most famous pasta in the world, has teamed up with Spotify to create playlists that match the
31:18cooking time for different pasta shapes.
31:20Just start the playlist when you drop the pasta into boiling water.
31:23And when the music stops, your pasta is ready.
31:28Toasters have crumb trays at the bottom that you can and should clean regularly.
31:34Just slide it out and dump the crumbs.
31:36It's an easy way to keep your toaster clean and working well.
31:40You can use Google Maps to share your location in real time.
31:45Just tap your account icon, select Location Sharing, and choose how long to share.
31:50Your friends can track your progress and be ready when you arrive.
31:53You can also save your parking location by clicking the blue dot.
31:58Do you know that the knobs on some ovens have calibration screws on the back?
32:03You can adjust them to get more accurate temperature control.
32:06It'll definitely help you avoid overcooking or undercooking your meals.
32:12In non-prepaid gas stations in the U.S., try pressing Enter before swiping your debit or credit card.
32:18It'll take you to the prepaid screen, and you can enter the amount you need manually.
32:24If you're drinking outside on a windy day, place some coins in an empty cup, and then put the cup
32:30you're drinking from inside the first one.
32:33The weight of the coins will help you keep your drink from getting blown over.
32:37Simple, but effective.
32:40Once you've peeled your potato, you might spot some tiny divots, known as eyes, that still have some skin on
32:47them.
32:47Many peelers come with a handy scoop designed to tackle these little guys.
32:51Just take the scoop, dig in, and pop them out.
32:55Easy peasy.
32:56Your favorite potato recipe will be totally eye-free in no time.
33:02A cell phone's camera can help you to figure out whether your remote is working.
33:06The camera is sensitive to infrared, so you just need to turn it on and point the remote at the
33:12camera while pressing the remote's buttons.
33:14You'll see the LED flashing in response.
33:17If you spot nothing, something is definitely wrong with the remote.
33:22Bonus fact here.
33:24White vinegar isn't just for cooking.
33:26It's also the real laundry hero.
33:28If you add it to your laundry, it'll take out all the bad smells from your clothes.
33:33The amount to add can be anywhere from a splash to a cup during the wash.
33:38And don't worry about the vinegar smell.
33:40It washes away completely, leaving your clothes fresh.
33:44It's also great for removing hard water buildup.
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