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00:00If you're looking to remodel your kitchen but don't have the budget to replace the refrigerator,
00:04there might be a way you can still use your fridge, even if you have to move it to another
00:09location.
00:11Did you know that for most refrigerators, you can change the way you open their doors?
00:15These handles can be reversed on almost any refrigerator model.
00:20You just need to remove a few screws and bolts.
00:23It's best though if you keep track of the assembly order and the parts you've removed.
00:28As for the necessary tools, you only need a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, pliers, and a ratchet set.
00:37There's an easy way to get the most out of your citrus fruit.
00:41And the tool you'll need for that is probably somewhere in your kitchen.
00:45Forget about expensive fruit juicers, no need to revert to the standard elbow grease.
00:51Next time you want to have some fresh lemon juice, just use a pair of kitchen tongs.
00:57Place the lemon, or any other citrus fruit, between the tongs and use the force of the tool to squeeze
01:02out all the juice in no time.
01:06Speaking of fruit, there's a great way to keep them fresh for longer, and it doesn't necessarily involve buying unripe
01:12bananas.
01:13Place them into an airtight container and put it in the fridge.
01:17The less air reaches the fruit, the longer they'll last.
01:23Then, how about delicate things, such as strawberries?
01:27They're a bit more difficult to clean due to their texture.
01:31Here's a neat way to make sure they're safe to eat.
01:33Take three cups of cold water and add a cup of vinegar.
01:38Put your strawberries in the mixture and gently move them around.
01:43After you drain and rinse the berries with cold tap water to remove the vinegar,
01:48pat them dry with a clean towel.
01:51Lastly, put them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge until you're ready to munch on them.
01:57I'm almost certain you've been using this one wrong your whole life, but I'm just as guilty as you are.
02:03Remember those neck pillows we often use when traveling?
02:07Turns out, most of us tend to wear a pillow around the back of our neck and secure it at
02:11the front with a button.
02:13Well, some people say it feels a whole lot better if you flip your pillow.
02:18Why?
02:19Because with the gap located at the back of the neck, your head is still supported.
02:24But, you'll relieve the pressure on your neck if your head starts falling from side to side as you fall
02:29asleep.
02:29Not to mention that your chin stays securely in place.
02:34You may have noticed some weird bumps on the concrete sidewalk, especially in crowded or high traffic areas.
02:42This is called tactile paving.
02:45It was first used in Japan in the 1960s.
02:49Because of its efficiency, people started using it all over the world.
02:54These days, the system has developed into several types of paving for different kinds of situations.
03:01Blister paving, for example, is used at crosswalks.
03:04It's vital for people with visual impairment, warning them there's a road crossing ahead.
03:10In most cases, this paving consists of several rows of flat-topped blisters arranged in a square pattern.
03:17Then, there's corduroy tactile paving, rounded bars running across the direction of pedestrian travel.
03:24It informs visually impaired people about some danger, like a set of stairs or a ramp.
03:31Sometimes, after a long day, there's nothing more comforting than leftovers for dinner.
03:37Unfortunately, being as tired as you are, you might forget to cover your plate of food with a paper towel.
03:43And then, your microwave is likely to become a total mess.
03:47Luckily, there's an easy way to clean it, and it doesn't involve special products.
03:52Prepare a mixture of half water, half lemon juice.
03:56Pour the liquid into a bowl and microwave it for about a minute.
04:01The acidity of the mixture should help with decreasing the walls of the microwave,
04:05and you'll be able to simply wipe off all the residues.
04:11Are you one of those people that like to experiment when baking and aren't a fan of measuring tools?
04:17You can just use a whisk next time you need to add some flour.
04:21Stick the whisk in the flour bag, and it should pick up a considerable amount of the product between its
04:27metal bars.
04:30I don't think there's anything I love more than simple and fast tricks to make everyday chores easier.
04:37Like this one, about trash bags.
04:40I bet that just like me, you've been doing this one wrong all this time.
04:45Open a trash bag.
04:46You don't need to ruffle it open completely.
04:49Just the top of the bag will do.
04:51Place the edge of the trash bag over the edge of the trash can and secure it in place.
04:55Then, simply push the rest of the bag into the can.
04:59And it should flip over perfectly.
05:03I love a nice snack as much as the next guy.
05:07But pistachios can sometimes be a real pain to open.
05:11They can hurt your fingers or even break your nails.
05:14But did you know that you can literally use another pistachio to open a stubborn one?
05:20Layer the openings of the two pistachio pods so that they interlace.
05:24Then, just pull them apart and they should both pop open.
05:30Deodorants tend to make a mess, especially on black clothes.
05:34But you don't need a fancy cleaning product to get rid of the stains.
05:39You won't even need to change your shirt if this happens.
05:43Just rub the stained area with another piece of fabric once the deodorant has had some time to dry.
05:48It should flake off pretty easily.
05:52Surely, there's a pumice stone somewhere in your bathroom.
05:55You know that weird-looking piece of rock that you use to exfoliate your heels?
05:59There's a lot more you can do with it if you're creative enough.
06:02Turns out, it's pretty great for removing pet hair off textile furniture.
06:07You can also use it for removing pills off fabric.
06:11You can always unclog your kitchen pipes with a homemade solution.
06:16It's just as effective as the store-bought and involves way fewer damaging chemicals.
06:22Pour some white vinegar into your kettle.
06:24Make sure you heat it up, but remember to open your kitchen window as the smell might get a bit
06:29overwhelming.
06:32Meanwhile, place some baking soda in the pipes you want to clean.
06:35Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
06:38Then, add the heated vinegar.
06:40The mixture should pop and fizzle quite spectacularly.
06:44But don't worry, that's exactly what's supposed to be happening.
06:48After the process has calmed down, open the taps and let some lukewarm water run for a minute or so.
06:54It should wash off all the residues that were clogging your pipes.
07:00Nice added bonus.
07:01Take a look at the insides of your kettle.
07:03As clean as new.
07:06I'll admit, patience is not one of my best features.
07:09And I'm not very talented at opening jars either.
07:12But getting a rubber band and putting it around the edge of the lid works every time.
07:17It gives me a solid, non-slip grip and something to hold on to whenever I stumble upon one of
07:22those stubborn jars.
07:24But if that doesn't work, I place the jar in hot water.
07:27The heat causes the metal to expand, making it easy to break the seal.
07:34You know how hard it is to hang things on your walls, especially when it comes to items that require
07:39multiple holes.
07:40But here's a neat trick.
07:42Take a piece of tape and spread it over the object you want to put on the wall.
07:46It can be a painting or maybe even an extension cord.
07:49Mark the spots where the holes are supposed to be on the tape.
07:53Then take the tape and place it on the wall.
07:56Now you'll know exactly how far apart the nails need to go.
08:03Did you know zippers have locks?
08:05Or that food containers have been designed to make your life so much easier?
08:10If only you knew how to use them properly.
08:13Well, get ready to find out the secrets behind everyday items you have certainly been taking for granted.
08:19Some airplanes have wings with upturned ends.
08:22But why?
08:23When a plane is soaring through the sky, air begins to spiral around the tips of the wings.
08:29This can cause something called drag.
08:32This means that the airplane has to work harder to move forward as the drag acts as resistance.
08:37The upturned ends, or winglets, reduce the amount of drag the plane experiences.
08:42This makes for a smoother, more efficient ride and improves the aircraft's stability.
08:48Many countries around the world have started to explore wind as a way to generate electricity.
08:53This involves using large turbines.
08:55These giant machines have massive blades which catch the wind.
09:00This makes them spin, generating power that can be added to the electrical grid.
09:05You may think those blades have smooth edges, like you would find on a fan, but they're not.
09:10They're actually covered in little pointy teeth called serrations, similar to what you would see on a saw.
09:17People living near wind turbines will appreciate these serrations.
09:21They not only reduce the noise as the blades spin, making them much quieter, but also reduce how far that
09:27noise will travel.
09:28Now, I'll bet you have a blender, and I'll also bet you use it incorrectly.
09:34When making a smoothie, for example, do you cram in all those healthy fruits and veggies and then cover them
09:41with your preferred liquid?
09:42Then you turn the device on, and it winds, struggles, and sounds like it might blow a fuse.
09:47Well, you are supposed to add all the liquids first.
09:51Then you can add the solids.
09:53The blades don't have to struggle as much to spin through the liquid.
09:56This creates a whirlpool effect, and the device is able to pull the solid food down and blend everything evenly.
10:03Your next smoothie will have fewer chunks.
10:06Yes, you are welcome.
10:07I know that with online banking, you are handling fewer checks.
10:12But next time you see one, take a close-up look at the signature lines on the front and back.
10:18No, closer than that.
10:20I think you might need to grab a magnifying glass.
10:23Those lines are really teeny-tiny words.
10:26Called micro-printing, they make it harder for people to print fake checks.
10:31This will be indicated on the check with the letters MP, often near where the signature goes.
10:37The words that make up these lines can be anything from authorized signature to original document.
10:43Most printers are unable to reproduce the micro-printing, making it easier to detect a fake check.
10:49Hand sanitizer is everywhere these days.
10:53Yep, nothing gets past me.
10:54And though it's great at keeping your fingers free of germs, it's actually much more useful than you think.
11:00Some of us have made the mistake of using a permanent marker on a whiteboard.
11:05Guess what? It doesn't come off.
11:07But grab your hand sanitizer, and it can lift that stubborn mark.
11:12It can also help with cleaning windows, sunglasses, and mirrors.
11:16Do you have a magic key fob for your car?
11:19Most fobs are designed to lock and unlock your car doors.
11:23Some even allow you to start your car from a distance.
11:26But there's one feature some fobs have that you would never know unless you read the manual.
11:32And who has time for that?
11:34To see if you have a special fob, hold down the unlock button for a whole two seconds.
11:40For some car brands, this will open the windows of your car.
11:43This allows you to access your car if there's ever an issue with the door locks or to let out
11:49hot air on a summer day.
11:51You might have noticed a hole along the side of the shaft or barrel of some ballpoint pens.
11:57This is designed to handle pressure.
11:59The hole ensures that the internal and external pressure is the same, which allows the ink to flow freely into
12:06the tip.
12:06If these pressures were different, the ink could become stuck inside, making the pen useless.
12:12Another hole you might see is at the very top of a pen's cap.
12:16This is a new development, with companies adding it in 1991.
12:21First, it helps keep the ink from drying out. Yay!
12:25Second, it ensures that if you accidentally swallow it, the cap will not completely block your airway.
12:31You'll still be able to breathe while seeking help.
12:33Huh, double yay. But maybe, think about stop putting caps in your mouth in the first place.
12:40Speaking of holes, some shoes are designed with two extra holes, or eyelets.
12:45They're located near the arch, just above the sole of the shoe.
12:49Everyone assumes they're there to help your feet breathe and keep sweating, and the resulting smelliness to a minimum.
12:56But you're actually supposed to use them when lacing up.
12:59They allow you to get a tighter, better fit, and reduce the chances of spraining your ankle.
13:05Some people prefer to drink soda from a glass bottle, arguing that it tastes better.
13:10Whether or not this is true, the bottle does have a unique design feature that most people completely ignore.
13:17It's that long, tapered neck.
13:19Heat transfers from the hand.
13:21If you hold the bottle around the thicker body, you are warming the contents inside.
13:26Warm cola? No thanks.
13:29You should be holding on to the long neck instead.
13:31This way, your drink will stay colder longer.
13:35Hungry?
13:36Who doesn't like some delicious Chinese takeout?
13:39Here's a shocker.
13:40Those sturdy containers the food comes in can actually be turned into plates.
13:45First, grab the creases on the sides of the packaging.
13:49Slowly pull these apart.
13:50Push the corners down to flatten the box.
13:53This is ideal for rice and noodle dishes, but not so good for soup.
13:58Another surprise?
13:59Chinese takeout containers were not invented in China.
14:03They were created in 1894 by Frederick Weeks Wilcox, a man from Chicago.
14:09He called his creation a paper pail and was inspired by Japanese origami when he designed them.
14:16As Chinese food gained in popularity in America, these paper pails were used for delivery and takeout
14:23and eventually became associated with this particular style of cuisine.
14:28Now, when it comes to dessert or breakfast or both actually, a popular choice is a donut.
14:35But people often wonder about the hole in the center.
14:37Wait, another hole?
14:39You bet.
14:40Although it's hard to know who exactly invented the hole in a donut,
14:45some stories give credit to a sailor named Hanson Gregory.
14:49It was 1847 and Hanson was only 16 years old.
14:53At the time, he was working on a lime trading chip.
14:57The deep-fried cakes served on board were nice and crispy on the outside,
15:01but undercooked and doughy on the inside.
15:04He suggested adding a hole in the middle, which would allow the batter to cook evenly.
15:09The modern donut was born.
15:12Hanson is now my personal hero.
15:14Of course, with all that food, it'll make doing up your pants a little harder.
15:19Luckily, most zippers now have locks.
15:22A locking mechanism, which often looks like a little pin or bump, was added to help keep the zipper done
15:28up.
15:29When you position the pull tab flat along the teeth, the pin hooks in place and the zipper can't move.
15:35When you lift the tab, it becomes unlocked and you can easily open and close it.
15:41Now, why are the letters on the computer keyboard in such random order?
15:45This feature dates back to when manual typewriters were used.
15:49Initially, the keys were placed in alphabetical order.
15:52But this way, people were able to type too quickly for the machine to handle.
15:57Levers associated with certain letters would often get jammed together.
16:01The QWERTY keyboard, which is the one we still use today,
16:05was designed to slow people down and reduce the chance of hitting two keys that might jam.
16:11The QWERTY keyboard may no longer be essential, but we have become used to it.
16:16Now, feel the F and J keys on your computer.
16:20Each of these has a little bump on it.
16:21These are known as homing bars, and the F and J are called position keys.
16:27They were designed to help you properly place your hand when typing without having to look down at them.
16:33This allows for touch typing, when you use your muscle memory to remember where each key was.
16:39For it to work, you have to put your fingers in a specific position before starting.
16:44This means ASDF for the left hand and JKL for the right hand.
16:50This is especially useful if you have to transcribe something for your job.
16:54You can read the original and type it out without slowing down to look at your keyboard.
17:00Even the human body has its own little secrets hiding in plain sight.
17:05On your fingers, at the base of each nail, there's something called a cuticle.
17:09Many people think it is just a bit of extra skin, and they cut or trim it, often when getting
17:16a manicure.
17:17But the cuticle is there to protect the nail from becoming infected by bacteria or fungus.
17:23By removing it, you are leaving your fingernails exposed.
17:27If you really want the look of a longer nail, you can gently push the cuticle back towards the base
17:33of the nail.
17:33It can still do its job, and you can still get that funky nail art you always wanted.
17:40Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
17:44Is this a myth or a fact?
17:47This is actually true.
17:49Many products favor the righties.
17:51Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
17:54Let's say public transport.
17:56Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
18:01Household equipment and devices are one more example.
18:04Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
18:08are designed with right-handed people in mind.
18:12The same goes for shirt pockets.
18:14While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between tasks,
18:19overall, most people are right-handed.
18:22A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed and 10%
18:29are left-handed.
18:30This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side
18:34than on the right side of their garments.
18:37Try it out for yourself.
18:38Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
18:43Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
18:46which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
18:50Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
18:53What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
18:56Myth or fact?
18:58This is a myth.
18:59It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
19:03I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
19:06And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
19:11Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
19:13Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
19:17This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
19:218 glasses are not a magic number.
19:24Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
19:27How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
19:32The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
19:35If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
19:39Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
19:47Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
19:50If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
19:52Any guesses, fact, or myth?
19:55It's a myth.
19:57Carrots are about 85% water.
19:59One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
20:03Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
20:07Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals.
20:10And eating them can help lower blood sugar.
20:13Medieval people believed in flat earth.
20:16Is this a myth or a fact?
20:18Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
20:21But so is the history built around this myth.
20:23You can't say that at those times.
20:25The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
20:29Even everyday visible things proved that.
20:32For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
20:41Vikings wore horned helmets.
20:45The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
20:51But in reality, there are no horns.
20:54There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
20:59Detox juices cleanse your body.
21:01Is this a fact or a myth?
21:03It's a myth.
21:05Detoxification doesn't work that way.
21:07Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
21:14Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
21:18A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
21:23Nuts are junk food.
21:24Any thoughts?
21:25Myth or fact?
21:28You're right.
21:29This is a myth.
21:31Nuts are full of healthy fats.
21:33They're good for your heart and other organs.
21:37The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
21:42Is this a fact or myth?
21:45Fact.
21:46Imagine all that waste.
21:48When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
21:52These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
21:56Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
22:01Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
22:08good as they were on day one.
22:09What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
22:13I got three of them lined up for you.
22:16Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
22:18Is it true or not?
22:21This is a myth.
22:22You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
22:27But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the button hole.
22:31In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
22:36Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
22:40Is this a myth or a fact?
22:42That's another laundry myth.
22:44You want to rid your clothes of germs.
22:46Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
22:50Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
22:55You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
22:58Is it true?
23:00Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
23:05But that's not the best option.
23:07A much better way is to start from the back.
23:09The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
23:12Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.
23:18Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
23:22Is it a myth or fact?
23:24It's a fact.
23:26Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
23:31Most people struggle to learn grammar.
23:33Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
23:37Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
23:41Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
23:46Let me give you an example.
23:48It's from your first year at school.
23:50Yep, the alphabet song.
23:53Are you a morning person or a night owl?
23:56Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
24:01The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
24:05Do you think this is possible?
24:06Or is it an urban legend?
24:09This is a fact.
24:11Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
24:16It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher, Dr. William C. Demond.
24:21The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
24:25Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
24:31Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
24:34Myth or fact?
24:36It's a myth.
24:37There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
24:44Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
24:49That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
24:53Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
24:59Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
25:02Can it be true?
25:04Well, this one's easy.
25:06It's a myth.
25:07Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
25:13Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep, but such
25:20people are an exception.
25:22One in 4 million.
25:24The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
25:29What do you think?
25:31Myth or fact?
25:33It's a myth.
25:34A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
25:39Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
25:42Do you believe that?
25:44This will probably come as no surprise.
25:47It's a fact.
25:48How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
25:53Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.
25:56Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
25:59You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.
26:04Have you had a houseguest that didn't use a coaster?
26:07Get a hairdryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
26:11Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.
26:15If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
26:20Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.
26:23Then wipe it off.
26:25Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.
26:29Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.
26:32Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
26:36And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.
26:38This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
26:42Picture this.
26:43You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.
26:47You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
26:50Don't panic.
26:51Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
26:53And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
26:57It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.
27:01However, the football is on, and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.
27:05You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.
27:09Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.
27:12Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.
27:16All done.
27:16You can turn on the TV now.
27:19Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole, it's normally a sign that you
27:24need a new pair.
27:25But there's a way to extend their mileage.
27:27Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.
27:32The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.
27:36You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.
27:39You've managed to detach it from the box.
27:41But how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?
27:44However, hold both ends of the tape apart, and by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches and separates itself from
27:51the paper without tearing it apart.
27:54Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.
27:59Take two and turn one of them inside out.
28:02They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.
28:07There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a jog.
28:11Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket from the inside.
28:17This stops the keys from falling out.
28:20You've broken your key in the door.
28:22It's stuck.
28:23Great!
28:24Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100.
28:27But for a cheaper and quicker option, try using a hot glue stick.
28:31Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the keyhole.
28:36The melted glue will enter the available space covering part of the key.
28:41Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.
28:45Now, just pull it out.
28:48If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth,
28:52put one end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.
28:56Now shake up and down.
28:58This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards, a little each time.
29:02And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.
29:07You've left your keys locked inside the car.
29:10It's an older model with a roll-down window.
29:12You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.
29:16Or use duct tape.
29:17Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.
29:20Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.
29:25Then, with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.
29:30The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.
29:35While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power,
29:39leaving them only halfway in.
29:42Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.
29:46The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm, and providing easy entry for the screw.
29:53You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.
29:56Take a small plastic bag that won't leak, fill it up with water, and close it tight, making a round
30:02bubble.
30:03Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.
30:06The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a
30:12sunny day.
30:13Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?
30:15By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.
30:19The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.
30:24You've superglued your fingers again.
30:26Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.
30:29Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.
30:32The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.
30:36While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.
30:40Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.
30:45The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the string of
30:52the painting over the nail.
30:53Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.
30:59You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up from
31:04the inside might ruin the cake.
31:06Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.
31:09The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access, slice by slice.
31:16Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.
31:21This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.
31:24The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out, much faster than
31:31the glugging alternative.
31:34There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.
31:38Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.
31:42On one end, pinch off the shell.
31:44Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.
31:46The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.
31:54When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.
31:59A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.
32:05You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.
32:10Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.
32:13Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.
32:16You will eventually find it sitting at the end.
32:19You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.
32:24Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.
32:28Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.
32:32Place whichever item you find inside the hole.
32:35It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.
32:39Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.
32:44A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.
32:48Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources, but also helps prevent bad
32:54smells from forming within a bin.
32:57Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.
33:01A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of the
33:06funnel.
33:06After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.
33:10Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.
33:14The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.
33:19Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.
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