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Discover the hidden potential in everyday items that most people overlook. From kitchen tools to bathroom essentials, we reveal the clever designs that make tasks easier and more efficient. Learn how simple features can transform your routine and save you time and money. Join us as we explore the ingenious design behind common products and how to make the most of them.
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00:00Have you ever wondered what these extra holes at the top of your running shoes are for?
00:04They're designed so that you can tie the shoes in multiple different ways.
00:08That's useful when you want to compensate for things such as a bad stride or even a damaged toe.
00:15Plus you can change the look of your shoes the way you prefer.
00:21Many people use a dust jacket of their book as a bookmarker. No problem with that.
00:26It will save your book from bent page corners, but the primary purpose of a dust cover is to keep
00:32the book safe from distortions.
00:34For instance, if you spill juice or drop some of the food on your book while reading it.
00:40The Tic Tac dispenser has this little groove on its top, so you can dispense only one Tic Tac at
00:46a time.
00:47Even though, let's be honest here, nobody does that.
00:50Most of us just spill a whole bunch at once and then we wiggle all those extra Tic Tacs back
00:55in.
00:57Those rubber bumps you see between the tire treads are there for your safety.
01:01The raised edges tell you what the minimum height of your tread is.
01:05If the bump and the edges are even, it's time for you to visit the tire shop as soon as
01:10possible.
01:11But if the bumps are well beneath the level of the edges, you're good to go.
01:17What about that black grating on the microwave window?
01:20It's something called a Faraday shield.
01:23And it's there to prevent microwaves from getting away and turning the entire room into a Faraday cage.
01:29If the microwaves escape, your meal won't cook properly either.
01:33So yep, the cage is not there to make it difficult for you to see your meal while it's cooking.
01:37It's keeping the electromagnetic energy inside.
01:43How about a wrench compatible screwdriver?
01:45Cover your screwdriver with the end of your wrench and you can increase its torque.
01:49That's why the head of your screwdriver is designed the way it is.
01:53When you have odd angles, you can use this strategy.
01:58You've probably heard those myths, the blue side of the eraser can erase the pen.
02:03False.
02:04Its purpose is to erase a pencil.
02:06But in case you're writing something on heavier paper.
02:09The blue side can remove smudges you see after using the pink eraser too.
02:15Have you ever wondered why oranges in supermarkets mostly come in the red mesh bag?
02:21It's a trick to make this food look more orange and encourage you to make a purchase.
02:25An extra tip, don't throw away the mesh bag.
02:28Tie it up so you can have a small pot scrubber to clean your sink, kitchen, appliances and dishes.
02:37You can see golf balls don't have a perfectly round shape.
02:40Their surface is covered with many little dimples, something golf balls didn't always have.
02:45At one point, experienced golfers started noticing how through time, older balls with imperfections, such as nicks and bumps, could
02:54travel further.
02:56Such things create turbulence in the air around the golf ball, which eventually reduces drag.
03:02So, manufacturers started producing balls with dimples so they could go farther and faster.
03:10You might have noticed that sometimes there are ridges in toothpick tops.
03:13It's more hygienic because when you break that off, you can prop the toothpick up on it and it won't
03:19touch anything.
03:22Another safety feature you'll find, this time in your car, is a tab on your rearview mirror.
03:28With it, you can change the position of the mirror so you don't get blinded if there's a car behind
03:33you with its high beams on.
03:35So, this little tab helps you control the glare of lights coming from behind.
03:40This feature showed up in the 1930s, but in the early 1970s, it became a part of standard equipment in
03:46most trucks and cars.
03:49Do you see that tiny hole on your iPhone right next to the rear-facing camera?
03:54It's a microphone, and it's there so your phone can record sound as you turn your camera around.
04:02Some cables have a thick cylinder towards the end of the cord.
04:06It's called a ferrite core, or a choke.
04:09It's a magnetic iron oxide that stops high-frequency electromagnetic interference.
04:14For example, you know that annoying static noise you get if you bring your phone too close to a speaker?
04:21This interrupts your call, which is why cable cords with big cylinders are pretty useful, because they prevent these things.
04:29Do you know why nearly all luggage bags and backpacks have two zippers?
04:33It's way more convenient and easier to open in that way.
04:37But not just that.
04:38You can also lock these two zippers together to keep the stuff inside your bags safer.
04:45You know how toilets at public spots like malls have those big gaps at the bottom?
04:50It's primarily for better circulation of air.
04:53This type of door also makes it easier to clean the toilet or check if it's occupied if you're standing
04:59in line.
05:00Other than that, if you get stuck there and the lock gets broken, you still have a way to escape.
05:06You can just crawl out.
05:10Ever notice those plastic end caps on utility knives?
05:13And they also have scales on them, which indicates you may use them multiple times, but with sharp edges.
05:21You can separate the blades through these plastic end caps.
05:24Then, you can move the slider and bring the sharp blade to the front.
05:29If you've ever taken a moment to examine a regular grocery cart, especially their fold-out section, you probably noticed
05:36those metal loops jutting out.
05:38They're designed to protect the items you carry in your cart.
05:42You can use them to hang bags with soft items.
05:46You don't want to accidentally squish with heavier products, like bread, or easily breakable things, like eggs.
05:54Many coffee mugs come with curved notches on their bottom.
05:58When you're washing your mugs, put them against the rack at an angle in your dishwasher.
06:02This way, the water won't pool in there, so your favorite cup will be completely dry by the time you
06:07take it out of the dishwasher.
06:10If you're a McFlurry fan, you've probably noticed there's a square hole in the handle of the spoon.
06:16It's there so you can attach it to the special machine that mixes the ice cream and your favorite toppings
06:21together.
06:23The machine has a bar that slips into this square-shaped spoon and then thoroughly stirs it.
06:28And you get the spoon so they can minimize the mess during the process.
06:33Quite neat, wouldn't you say?
06:36A regular milk jug has a dent on one side.
06:40Some might see it as a random design decision, but a dent has several purposes.
06:45One of them is to get bigger if there's a gas build-up.
06:49This happens when your milk is spoiled.
06:51So you don't even have to try to check this out.
06:54Also, the dent is there so the jug doesn't burst if you accidentally drop it.
06:59The dent allows the expansion space that deals with the sudden pressure that happens when you drop the jug.
07:07Dental floss.
07:07Sure, it's important for your dental health, and it's easy to assume what you do with it.
07:12But dental floss is great in the kitchen as well, because it's a very precise cake slicer.
07:18Way better than a regular knife.
07:23Most kitchen shears have a serrated opening right there at the center where the blades and handles meet.
07:29It's something you can use to trim difficult herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.
07:35Because of this opening, you don't need to pick the leaves off by hand, but de-stem them in one
07:40motion.
07:42The majority of gelatin containers or single-serving yogurts come with a tinfoil lid.
07:48And in most cases, you can use this covering as a disposable spoon.
07:52Just peel away the covering, and after a couple of simple folds, you'll have a perfect little spoon for your
07:58midday snack.
08:01Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.
08:04Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
08:07You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.
08:12Have you had a houseguest that didn't use a coaster?
08:15Get a hair dryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
08:18Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.
08:23If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
08:27Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.
08:31Then wipe it off.
08:33Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.
08:36Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.
08:40Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
08:44And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.
08:46This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
08:50Picture this.
08:51You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.
08:55You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
08:58Don't panic.
08:59Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
09:00And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
09:05It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.
09:08Remember, the football is on, and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.
09:13You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.
09:17Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.
09:20Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.
09:23All done.
09:24You can turn on the TV now.
09:27Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole, it's normally a sign that you
09:32need a new pair.
09:33But there's a way to extend their mileage.
09:35Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.
09:40The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.
09:44You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.
09:47You've managed to detach it from the box.
09:49But how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?
09:52Hold both ends of the tape apart, and by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches and separates itself from the
09:59paper without tearing it apart.
10:02Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.
10:07Take two and turn one of them inside out.
10:10They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.
10:15There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a job.
10:19Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket from the inside.
10:25This stops the keys from falling out.
10:28You've broken your key in the door. It's stuck. Great!
10:32Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100, but for a cheaper and quicker option, try using a hot
10:38glue stick.
10:39Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the keyhole.
10:44The melted glue will enter the available space covering part of the key.
10:48Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.
10:53Now, just pull it out.
10:56If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth,
11:00put one end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.
11:04Now shake up and down.
11:06This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards, a little each time.
11:10And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.
11:15You've left your keys locked inside the car.
11:18It's an older model with a roll-down window.
11:20You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.
11:24Or use duct tape.
11:25Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.
11:28Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.
11:33Then with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.
11:37The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.
11:42While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power,
11:47leaving them only halfway in.
11:49Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.
11:54The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm and providing easy entry for the screw.
12:01You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.
12:04Take a small plastic bag that won't leak, fill it up with water, and close it tight, making a round
12:10bubble.
12:11Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.
12:14The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a
12:19sunny day.
12:21Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?
12:24By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.
12:27The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.
12:32You've superglued your fingers again.
12:34Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.
12:37Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.
12:40The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.
12:44While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.
12:48Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.
12:53The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the string of
13:00the painting over the nail.
13:01Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.
13:06You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up from
13:12the inside might ruin the cake.
13:14Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.
13:17The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access slice by slice.
13:24Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.
13:28This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.
13:32The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out.
13:41There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.
13:46Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.
13:50On one end, pinch off the shell.
13:52Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.
13:54The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.
14:02When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.
14:07A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.
14:13You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.
14:17Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.
14:21Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.
14:24You will eventually find it sitting at the end.
14:27You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.
14:31Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.
14:35Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.
14:40Place whichever item you find inside the hole.
14:43It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.
14:47Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.
14:52A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.
14:56Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources,
15:00but also helps prevent bad smells from forming within a bin.
15:05Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.
15:08A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of the
15:14funnel.
15:14After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.
15:18Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.
15:22The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.
15:26Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.
15:32Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
15:36Is this a myth or a fact?
15:39This is actually true.
15:41Many products favor the righties.
15:43Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
15:46Let's say public transport.
15:48Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
15:53Household equipment and devices are one more example.
15:56Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
16:00are designed with right-handed people in mind.
16:04The same goes for shirt pockets.
16:06While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between tasks,
16:11overall, most people are right-handed.
16:14A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed and 10%
16:21are left-handed.
16:22This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side than on the right side
16:27of their garments.
16:29Try it out for yourself.
16:30Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
16:35Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
16:38which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
16:42Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
16:45What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
16:47Myth or fact?
16:50This is a myth.
16:51It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
16:55I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
16:58And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
17:02Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
17:05Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
17:08This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
17:138 glasses are not a magic number.
17:16Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
17:19How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
17:24The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
17:27If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
17:31Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
17:38Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
17:42If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
17:44Any guesses, fact, or myth?
17:47It's a myth.
17:48Carrots are about 85% water.
17:51One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
17:55Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
17:58Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals, and eating them can help lower blood sugar.
18:05Medieval people believed in flat earth.
18:08Is this a myth or a fact?
18:10Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
18:13But so is the history built around this myth.
18:15You can't say that at those times.
18:17The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
18:21Even everyday visible things proved that.
18:23For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
18:32Vikings wore horned helmets.
18:35Is this a myth or fact?
18:37The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
18:43But in reality, there were no horns.
18:46There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
18:50Detox juices cleanse your body.
18:52Is this a fact or myth?
18:55It's a myth.
18:56Detoxification doesn't work that way.
18:58Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
19:06Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
19:10A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
19:14Nuts are junk food.
19:16Any thoughts?
19:17Myth or fact?
19:20You're right.
19:21This is a myth.
19:22Nuts are full of healthy fats.
19:25They're good for your heart and other organs.
19:29The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
19:34Is this a fact or myth?
19:37Fact.
19:38Imagine all that waste.
19:39When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
19:43These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
19:48Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
19:53Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
20:00good as they were on day one.
20:01What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
20:04I got three of them lined up for you.
20:08Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
20:10Is it true or not?
20:13This is a myth.
20:14You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
20:19But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the button hole.
20:23In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
20:28Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
20:31Is this a myth or fact?
20:34That's another laundry myth.
20:36You want to rid your clothes of germs.
20:38Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
20:41Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
20:47You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
20:50Is it true?
20:52Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
20:56But that's not the best option.
20:59A much better way is to start from the back.
21:01The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
21:04Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.
21:10Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
21:14Is it a myth or fact?
21:16It's a fact.
21:18Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
21:23Most people struggle to learn grammar.
21:25Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
21:29Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
21:32Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
21:38Let me give you an example.
21:40It's from your first year at school.
21:42Yep, the alphabet song.
21:45Are you a morning person or a night owl?
21:48Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
21:53The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
21:57Do you think this is possible?
21:58Or is it an urban legend?
22:01This is a fact.
22:03Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
22:07It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher, Dr. William C. Demond.
22:13The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
22:17Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
22:23Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
22:26Myth or fact?
22:28It's a myth.
22:29There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
22:35Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
22:41That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
22:44Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
22:51Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
22:54Can it be true?
22:56Well, this one's easy.
22:58It's a myth.
22:59Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
23:05Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep, but such
23:12people are an exception.
23:13One in 4 million.
23:16The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
23:21What do you think?
23:22Myth or fact?
23:25It's a myth.
23:26A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
23:31Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
23:34Do you believe that?
23:36This will probably come as no surprise.
23:38It's a fact.
23:40How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
23:44If you ever find yourself stuck in the trunk of your car, stay calm.
23:49All cars are supposed to be equipped with an emergency latch to help open the trunk from the inside in
23:55the unlikely case it happens.
23:56These latches are so well thought out that they can be opened by people of all ages.
24:02More so, handles are designed to glow in the dark, too.
24:05You can even pull them with a mouth if there's not enough wiggle room to use your hands.
24:10Never mind how you ended up in the trunk in the first place.
24:13Moving on.
24:14If you're ever working with needle and thread, remember you don't need to stick the needle directly into the spool.
24:20You may end up losing the needle altogether.
24:23Not to mention you can easily hurt your fingers.
24:25A lot of modern sewing kits these days come with a designated place for safeguarding the needles.
24:32It's located at the bottom part of the thread spool.
24:34You'll just need to pull it out.
24:36It's even made to hold multiple sewing needles at a time.
24:40Disposable ballpoint pens come with a little secret of their own.
24:44Did you ever notice that in some of them, there's a small hole in the plastic part?
24:49It's actually a rudimentary ventilation system.
24:52It's supposed to let the ink easily make it to the tip of the pen.
24:57Okay, I know it's in the name.
24:58But you really don't need to shake the seasoning shaker to get any product out.
25:03Don't believe me?
25:04Hey, you're not the only one.
25:06Go grab your favorite seasoning bottle out of your pantry.
25:09If it has one of those removable plastic caps, it's perfect for the experiment.
25:14Instead of shaking the bottle, try holding it from the plastic cap while it's upside down.
25:20Now, gently twist the bottle from side to side and, before you know it, you get some gorgeously flowing seasoning
25:27without having to wiggle the shaker and make a mess all over the stove.
25:32On the same note, most salt and pepper shakers should have ridges on the bottom of the glass portion.
25:38In case you get any seasoning stuck in there, place the bottom of the salt shaker against the bottom of
25:44the pepper shaker and wiggle it around so the ridges click with each other.
25:48The seasoning should easily pour out now without you having to open the bottle.
25:52In colder weather, you often have so many clothing layers on you that you can hardly feel the purse or
25:59back straps on your shoulder anymore.
26:01Not to mention how fast they can slide off.
26:04Some jackets come with a built-in solution for that, in the form of a small tab on the shoulder
26:09with either a hook or a button.
26:11It's meant to be opened and closed comfortably, so you can keep your purse in place at any time.
26:18You're most likely using it merely to peel the skin of potatoes, carrots, or cucumbers.
26:24But you can use your vegetable peeler for chopping fine strips of onion as well.
26:29Just cut the onion into quarters vertically and then start slicing.
26:33This might also help out with those embarrassing onion tears.
26:38Most people miss this one, but should you ever have a closer look at your toothpaste tube,
26:43You will surely see some sort of coloring there, either a dot or a block.
26:48Colors can vary.
26:49They can be black, green, red, or even blue.
26:53These color spots are actually meant to help the assembly machines back at the toothpaste factory.
26:58They recognize when and where these machines need to cut the toothpaste tubes and proceed to fold them for packaging.
27:04For most types of footwear, if there's anything that seems a bit out of place, always know that it's there
27:10for a reason.
27:11Most manufacturers don't put extra items on shoes just for fun.
27:15It would definitely be a waste of time and resources.
27:19For footwear, like boots, for example, there's often a small loop at the top back of the shoe.
27:24It's there to help you when you need to put the shoe on, since you can quickly pull on it.
27:29Plus, you can also hang the shoe somewhere, most likely to dry, since most boots are meant to be worn
27:35in the colder weather.
27:36Now, I've been guilty at least once of overdressing with a bunch of layers, just so I won't need to
27:43jam everything in my check-in bag.
27:45But does it become a problem when you actually have to get seated?
27:49What do you do with your coat or your jacket?
27:51Well, have a closer look next time you board a plane on the seat in front of you.
27:56The hook that keeps the tray table upright can double as a jacket hook.
28:01As long as you don't need to have any meals while in the air, you're good to go.
28:06Now, most mascaras expire within 3-6 months, I'm told, depending on the manufacturer.
28:12But you can help speed up that process if you're not careful enough.
28:16Continuously pumping the mascara wand, trying to mix in the product, actually pushes more air into the tube.
28:22This can make it dry much faster, and you evidently won't get the desired results with it anymore.
28:28There's an easy way to check if your mascara is still good enough to use.
28:33If you don't hear a popping noise when you take the brush out, you may very well need to go
28:38get yourself a new mascara tube.
28:41Now, I know we're living in the era of Bluetooth-connected devices.
28:45But for better quality sound, they still recommend using headphones that connect via audio jacks.
28:52Remember seeing black ridges on those jacks?
28:54They aren't there just to make them fit when you plug them into your phone or laptop.
28:59Made out of a special insulating material, these bands are meant to guard the wires when sound is being transmitted.
29:06Based on the number of bands, you can figure out which end goes where.
29:10Some empty space under noodles in a cup doesn't mean the company producing them wants to cheat you out of
29:16a full portion.
29:17No, no.
29:18It's a manner of keeping the noodles intact during their transportation.
29:21It also helps with the circulation of hot water that is poured over the products before you can enjoy them.
29:28The V-shaped neckline was initially designed to serve a bunch of objectives.
29:33First, as a way of prolonging the life of the garment that would maintain its shape over the years.
29:38It's also there to fit your head through the shirt in case it needs some stretching.
29:42This way, it ensures a snugger grip around the neck.
29:46Lastly, it helps absorb sweat in case you're wearing the shirt while exercising.
29:51Now, it's not necessarily a custom anymore, but you may have stumbled upon a dinner jacket with an additional mysterious
29:58pocket on the right side.
30:00Turns out, this pocket was used by men to easily reach their train tickets, since most of them had to
30:06travel to work every day.
30:08It helped them keep their jacket buttoned up, but also benefited from the use of a pocket.
30:13Now, it's only added as a decoration, and it doesn't serve an actual purpose anymore.
30:18Speaking of things we don't use these days, or at least for their initial purpose, did you know Play-Doh
30:25was originally a cleaning product?
30:27In the 1920s, the market was in need of a product that could help them wipe the wallpapered areas around
30:34coal-burning furnaces.
30:35The recipe for what we now know as Play-Doh was thus invented.
30:39It was manufactured in white only, and was supposed to clean wallpaper by being rolled back and forth over the
30:46dirt.
30:47It was only later, in the 1940s, that new products for cleaning wallpaper were brought up, and Play-Doh was
30:54redirected toward another area of the market.
30:57Now, while I enjoy a nice piece of toast for breakfast, isn't it pesky to have to clean out the
31:03toaster?
31:03Well, not anymore, since I recently found out that toasters have a slide or a panel at the bottom that
31:10helps get rid of all those annoying breadcrumbs easily.
31:16Now, there used to be a time when you could only have access to video games by inserting cartridges in
31:22your console of choice.
31:24These tiny objects gave many doctors a lot of headaches.
31:27People soon started popping up in hospitals after swallowing small game cartridges, especially the younger generation.
31:36Nintendo, the company that manufactures the majority of these devices, had to come up with a creative solution to prevent
31:42these accidents.
31:43So, these days, Nintendo Switch cartridges are purposely coated with specific chemicals that can leave a really bad bitter taste
31:52in the mouth.
31:52Not that I'd, you know, recommend you ever try and taste for yourself.
31:56Hmm.
31:57Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.
32:02But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy and shiny?
32:06Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.
32:10That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to two hours.
32:16In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.
32:19But since brass is much costier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see these types of doorknobs
32:25anymore nowadays.
32:27Speaking of lovely multipurpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.
32:32They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting.
32:37Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.
32:42There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing to do with
32:47fashion.
32:48This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,
32:53and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.
32:57Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth, so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried
33:04on,
33:04even though most people dress themselves nowadays.
33:07Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.
33:12If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.
33:16Turns out that these are blades that snap off.
33:20Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.
33:22To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter, the top segment along the next line can
33:28be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.
33:30To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade snapper.
33:37The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.
33:43Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.
33:47Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.
33:51Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment, so you can
33:56store these packets for further occasions.
33:59Whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object, you can place them in a container
34:04next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.
34:07You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing, since they come equipped
34:13with a neat indicator.
34:14Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.
34:19When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars, it's a sign you need to book an appointment with
34:25your local car service.
34:27Since most likely the tires have lost most of their traction and may not be safe for driving any longer.
34:33The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.
34:39This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.
34:41It's called frit glazing, which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to the window for protecting
34:49its sealant from UV rays.
34:51It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.
34:58Whenever you're up for a drive, check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.
35:04Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.
35:10It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.
35:18People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s, but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.
35:25While you're in the car, check out the headrests, as you most likely don't know that they carry a little
35:30disguised purpose.
35:32Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height so that they get the proper support for their heads
35:37and necks.
35:38The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.
35:44Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway?
35:49These bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.
35:52So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.
35:55What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.
36:00But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle still in the
36:06tank?
36:07Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
36:12They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out with enough force.
36:18Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players, sneakers soon became one of those
36:25fashion fundamentals, similar to jeans and leather jackets.
36:29If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side, similar to
36:34the shoelace holes.
36:35They're manufactured as such not only to provide extra ventilation, but to allow people to get extra creative with their
36:41laces when wearing the shoes.
36:43Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose of keeping them together
36:49until you're ready to dig into your meal.
36:51That may or may not be the whole truth.
36:54Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
36:59Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design, which can help with breaking the ends easily.
37:06The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks to keep it more sanitized in
37:12hopes it can be used again, since they won't be touching the table or any other surface.
37:18Women's bikes have a special design, which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable purpose.
37:24The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height of ladies, compared
37:29to that of the average gentleman.
37:31While that is the case for handlebars and saddles, the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.
37:37Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day, every day they needed to make sure their outfits
37:43wouldn't get caught in the frame.
37:45That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle, perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.
37:51The fact that toothpastes are multi-colored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.
37:58There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.
38:03In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care, and as such, they were looking
38:10for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.
38:13One company was the pioneer in that regard, adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning the blue strip.
38:19They later added on the red strip, meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum care.
38:25Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.
38:29You may be in for a little surprise.
38:31There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap, so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste without cutting yourself
38:37or ruining your manicure.
38:39Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs or other bacteria into the product
38:45itself.
38:46On the subject of bathroom countertop items, toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden in the bristle patterns.
38:53Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler, they also do come with a practical purpose.
38:58Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.
39:03The blue dye is meant to fade out, signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.
39:09Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, but it does serve as a great reminder
39:15in case you forget.
39:16Still love playing with Lego?
39:18Don't judge.
39:19Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.
39:21Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?
39:24Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent choking hazards.
39:30The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the airways.
39:36Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until it can be
39:42removed safely.
39:44We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs, some tubular, some shaped like diamonds, and some even twisted
39:50all together.
39:52Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.
39:57It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown, which gave them the round shape to
40:02begin with.
40:03The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament needed to be at the same distance from every surface
40:09of the glass sphere.
40:10The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.
40:17Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin?
40:19Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.
40:22Yep, that's right.
40:23The glass has a stem for a reason.
40:25Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature, and it will get warmer much sooner.
40:31While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.
40:35Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs, but this may not be the best
40:40solution for storing them.
40:42The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,
40:46so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.
40:51Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket.
40:55Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge, did you know that waiting for food to cool down before
41:00refrigerating it may be bad for it?
41:03Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of going bad, so pop it
41:10in as soon as possible.
41:11Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.
41:16What's that in your fridge I just saw?
41:19Chocolate!
41:19Well, that's a big no-no.
41:21Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.
41:25The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.
41:29Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?
41:33When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking soda into the
41:39water when boiling.
41:40The eggshells will peel off way easier.
41:44Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.
41:48The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.
41:54Fan of smoothies?
41:55Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.
41:59Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.
42:02The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free, delicious breakfast or snack.
42:09After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting it blend away.
42:15No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore, since the full cycle of the dishwasher can damage the metal
42:21plates on the blender.
42:23If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich, but the peanut butter is all split with the
42:28oils on top, remember, there's a correct way to store it.
42:31Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.
42:38Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?
42:41You're probably digging in too soon.
42:43You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting it.
42:49Using the right knife will also give you better results.
42:52A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.
42:57It's pasta night.
42:59Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?
43:02Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.
43:06Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.
43:12When using non-stick pans, never use metal utensils.
43:16Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.
43:18The metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non-adherent
43:23surface.
43:25Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?
43:27Aren't we all?
43:28Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.
43:31Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.
43:35Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible.
43:39But not if the food is piled up.
43:42Ever try to take out a single tic-tac from the tiny container?
43:46Just turn the box on its side.
43:48There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.
43:52No more shaking the tic-tac box like a maniac.
43:56If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.
43:59Placing your phone in a cup or bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience so much better.
44:06In a hurry, and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the charging time.
44:12Simply set the phone to airplane mode.
44:15You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.
44:18We all keep our phones in all sorts of places.
44:22Our pockets, bags, under our pillows.
44:25Hence, a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.
44:28For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.
44:31You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers, or a microphone.
44:37Just be sure to be gentle.
44:40Nice desk you got there.
44:41Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to help you see
44:47the keys better?
44:48However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift the keyboard up.
44:53This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.
44:58If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes,
45:02just make sure to remove them from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.
45:08We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.
45:12One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching pillowcase.
45:19Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the shelves.
45:24When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic reasons.
45:29They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.
45:34Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.
45:39Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?
45:43That one just next to your ankles?
45:46Well, turns out it's there for a reason.
45:48The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.
45:52Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you go for a
45:58run.
45:59Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.
46:02On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders, there's a tiny loop that you can use to hang
46:07the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.
46:11Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.
46:16To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes,
46:21instead of folding, try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.
46:26This way, you save a lot of space.
46:30You have easy access to everything you need, and your clothes will be less wrinkled.
46:36Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom as well.
46:42Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.
46:47To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.
46:52There you go.
46:53Squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.
46:58Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.
47:02Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.
47:07When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.
47:13Be careful though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.
47:17Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.
47:23You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.
47:28The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.
47:33Take good care of your loofah as well.
47:36Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty bacteria.
47:43Either throw it in with your laundry once a week, or let it soak in a solution with diluted bleach.
47:50We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do that too.
47:56Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.
48:02Your skin will thank you for it.
48:05You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.
48:10Next time, try tying your floss in a knot.
48:13With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.
48:21The cylinder on the end of a cable is sitting there, useless as it might seem.
48:25In fact, this is a ferrite bead that assists with many electrical wires to reduce electromagnetic interference.
48:34Electrical wires act like unintentional antennas, broadcasting the EMI.
48:41There's a reason why the spinning wheel inside the microwave is circular.
48:45A circular object will evenly distribute the heat as opposed to a rectangular and square one.
48:51When you place containers of these shapes inside, the energy is focused on the corners, rather than spread evenly like
48:59in a round container.
49:02The temperature gauge on a toaster is commonly used to determine how crisp you like your toast, but the other,
49:08more specific use for the gauge was for the different types of bread.
49:13White and sweet types of bread heat up much faster, as opposed to heavier brown and rye ones.
49:19The older bread is, the more time it will need in a toaster to ensure the golden brown results you're
49:25looking for.
49:27Most ovens give you the option of leaving the door ajar when broiling a dish inside.
49:33You probably think the goal here is to help cool down the oven after use.
49:38In reality, its purpose is to focus on cooking the top of the dish and to ensure a crusty layer.
49:45Controlling the buildup of heat and steam by releasing it through the slightly ajar door gives you the desired result
49:52without cooking the entire dish to a crispy end.
49:56You probably have noticed that your dishwasher has specific areas for different types of cutleries and dishware.
50:03But all the dishware pieces should be facing towards the center and not all in one direction.
50:09What types of foods were on the plates will also determine where they should be located in the racks.
50:15As the middle of the machine gets the strongest spray, carb-based stains from tomatoes and potatoes should be placed
50:23there.
50:23The detergent is more focused on the outside during the clean, creating a waterfall-like cleanse.
50:30That's why protein-based stains, like from eggs for example, should be stacked there.
50:37Ceiling fans push cool air down on a hot day, circulating the room.
50:42But they can serve you during the winter just as effectively if you flick that switch on the side or
50:48use the pulley.
50:49So if you want to save some money on heating and try to quickly warm up your room on a
50:54cold day, turn the fan on.
50:55It will push the air up and spread the warm air around, more effectively warming the room up.
51:02Do you still use sticky notes instead of those fancy new apps on all possible gadgets?
51:08Welcome to the club.
51:09Regardless of what you use them for, they can annoyingly curl up.
51:13If you've had this issue, it's because you've peeled them from the bottom upwards.
51:18Doing it this way causes the curling.
51:21Peeling them from the side will ensure they remain flat, ready to remind you of your daily tasks.
51:27Did you know that can openers weren't invented until 50 years after preservation cans had been readily available?
51:34So how would it be possible to open a can?
51:37There are a couple of alternative methods just in case you've misplaced your trusty opener.
51:43All you need is a metal spoon.
51:45Set the can down on the counter.
51:47Hold onto it firmly and grasp the head of the spoon tightly.
51:52Apply pressure and vigorously rub the edge of the can's top over a small area.
51:57It takes time, but as you continuously rub, a small indentation soon opens a hole.
52:03Once the hole is wide enough for the spoon's tip, pry the lid upwards and keep going along the edges
52:08until you can finally access the hard-earned meal within.
52:14Most toilets rely on water pressure and gravity to function, so a power outage will not affect them.
52:20But if yours does need electricity to function, you must be worried about using it when the power is out.
52:26The good news is, the power is only used to fill the toilet and not to flush it.
52:31As the flushing mechanism will still work, open the toilet tank and pour in a couple of gallons,
52:36and you're free to flush away whatever you need to.
52:41Blockages in shower drains occur over a long period of time.
52:45It's inevitable.
52:46We lose 50 to 100 hairs a day, and many of them will endeavor to reside within our shower drains.
52:52Hair only forms the foundations of the blockage, and this attracts the buildup of various other things.
52:58A great life hack is to use your vacuum cleaner and put the nozzle in the hole once removing the
53:03plug.
53:04Apply a wet cloth around the nozzle, ensuring air cannot escape.
53:08The vacuum will suck up the blockages a lot easier.
53:12This will help avoid any extra costs from plumbers, as they themselves use this technique.
53:19To make your candles last longer, trim their wicks multiple times and keep them as far away from water and
53:25moist as possible.
53:26It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady, and continues to burn slower for a longer period
53:33of time.
53:35The empty space between the panes of the oven door is there for a reason.
53:40You can stick a brush in there to clean the oven door glass.
53:43It's easy to access this space through the bottom of the door, open the lower shelf, then push the brush
53:49through the hole.
53:52While you're parking in a garage, you might find it difficult to determine how close to it you need to
53:57be.
53:58Not all cars have sensors ensuring you keep the right distance before the bumper makes an indentation on the wall.
54:05Applying a rope with a tennis ball from the ceiling at the right distance will help you learn the best
54:09distance to park from the wall.
54:12We've all been told to loosen a lock with WD-40 or lubricant.
54:17Yes, we all know we should have these around the house.
54:19But in case you don't, a great alternative is drawing with a grey lead pencil along the edges of the
54:25key and then putting it into the lock.
54:28Continue doing this until the keyhole has been adequately lubricated and the key functions smoothly.
54:35Pliers are prone to damage when you use them to adjust faucets and shower heads and are also difficult to
54:41grip.
54:42Take a couple of pieces from the end of an old garden hose and attach them to the jaws of
54:47the pliers.
54:48You'll find a huge improvement with grip and will avoid wear and tear.
54:54You can find a good use for discarded rubber for different things around the house.
54:59When fed up with tightening or loosening with a screwdriver, try using a simple rubber band.
55:05Place part of it into the screw grip and the screwdriver will have far greater traction.
55:11Moving cement blocks isn't safe for your lower back.
55:15Even with a wheelbarrow, it can be a risky process to place the cement onto the ground without causing damage.
55:21Three simple cylinder pipes can make a world of difference, regardless of the size of the block.
55:26Try lifting the edge onto the first pipe with a pry bar, then pushing and maneuvering as you gradually direct
55:33the three pipes towards the desired location.
55:36Just make sure you're not doing this on a slope.
55:40That first strike on a nail can be a great success or will result in a throbbing thumb.
55:46A bobby pin is perfectly shaped to hold a nail in place, allowing for your hand to be clear out
55:52of harm's way and for you to strike the nail without fear.
55:57Use a crayon instead of a pen or pencil while working with a wet saw to ensure the markings are
56:03not removed.
56:04They will also be easier to see under the murky water.
56:09Checking the drains on the roof and determining when they need to be cleaned can take a lot of time.
56:15Using duct tape, attach a mirror on the end of a long broom and review whether the drains need to
56:22be cleaned.
56:23To further assist with your balance as you check on the gutters, attach a pair of old trainers to the
56:28end of the ladder.
56:29The spread of the shoe and its grip will ensure a further level of safety.
56:35Liquid caulk normally comes in huge tubes, so you can never use it all at once.
56:40The hardened tips of liquid caulk create blockages.
56:44Grab a used cork and drill through it to make a perfect lid, concealing the liquid caulk.
56:49Now it's ready to be used again with no blockages.