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00:00:00Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
00:00:06And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
00:00:11Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
00:00:15Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
00:00:19The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
00:00:22If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
00:00:29any type of organizational system.
00:00:32Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
00:00:38figure out the best way to distribute your food.
00:00:41No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
00:00:47very wrong way.
00:00:48Take eggs. We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by
00:00:56one and transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
00:01:00But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
00:01:06Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
00:01:09The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
00:01:16compromising the egg's overall quality.
00:01:18According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
00:01:25Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
00:01:29The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
00:01:35The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
00:01:41And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
00:01:48over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
00:01:50Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
00:01:58on the bottom shelves.
00:01:59Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
00:02:04Then, organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
00:02:08In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
00:02:15Fahrenheit.
00:02:16Now, bread.
00:02:17If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
00:02:22They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
00:02:30to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
00:02:34Well, here's some good news.
00:02:36There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
00:02:40And contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
00:02:46Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
00:02:50Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
00:02:54Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
00:02:57That is what will generate its safe storage.
00:03:00Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
00:03:04And voila!
00:03:05Your bread can last up to three months that way.
00:03:08How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
00:03:11In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
00:03:17And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
00:03:21There's no problem with that.
00:03:23Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
00:03:25Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
00:03:31First, you'll need oil.
00:03:33Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
00:03:38Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
00:03:43Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
00:03:46This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
00:03:51smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
00:03:53You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
00:03:58Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
00:04:01Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
00:04:05Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
00:04:10Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
00:04:14there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
00:04:19Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
00:04:23toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
00:04:28is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
00:04:34And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
00:04:37can I have a drumroll, please?
00:04:42Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
00:04:47It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
00:04:53and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
00:04:58Ooh.
00:04:58But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
00:05:02Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
00:05:05you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
00:05:09By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
00:05:14until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
00:05:19Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
00:05:22And no, I haven't lost my mind.
00:05:25That happened long ago.
00:05:27The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
00:05:31When you hang it in its usual, more circular form, it rotates too easily.
00:05:37This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users, effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
00:05:44Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
00:05:46we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
00:05:51And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
00:05:54But I bet most of us here don't do that and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
00:06:01You get the idea, right?
00:06:02Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
00:06:08So there.
00:06:09Then we have razor blades.
00:06:11If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades because the last one you bought five days ago is
00:06:17already rusty from your bathroom's humidity,
00:06:20maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
00:06:22It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
00:06:26They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
00:06:30We just need to know how to handle them.
00:06:33Now, you don't have to be an expert to know that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with
00:06:39razor blade steel.
00:06:40So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them, especially if your last usage was in the shower.
00:06:47Then, keep them in a cool and dry spot, maybe even out of the bathroom.
00:06:52They will surely last longer this way.
00:06:54Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin, contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
00:07:01So, that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
00:07:06Do keep that in mind.
00:07:08After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
00:07:12If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
00:07:18and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
00:07:24But if your candle has been burning too quickly, try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
00:07:30You can trim your candle's wick multiple times and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
00:07:37It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady and thus continues to burn slower for a longer
00:07:44period of time.
00:07:45A little extra tip regarding candles.
00:07:47Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
00:07:52Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
00:07:54Congrats!
00:07:55Boil some water, wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
00:07:59clean the remaining wax out of it, and reuse the jar.
00:08:03You can plant a succulent, store art supply, or use it for anything your heart desires.
00:08:09And there you have it.
00:08:11Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
00:08:15Be sure to check them out and let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite to
00:08:20try out.
00:08:21Me?
00:08:21I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
00:08:24We'll see how that goes.
00:08:26Hey, have you ever been vibing out in your room, listening to some of your favorite songs,
00:08:31admiring the subwoofer of your speaker as it delivers magnificence to your eardrums?
00:08:36We all have.
00:08:37But have you ever asked yourself why that same speaker, along with other speakers across the globe, is almost always
00:08:44black?
00:08:45Some of you are probably screaming at your screen right now about your speaker being green, red, or any other
00:08:51color found in the rainbow.
00:08:53Number one, I said almost always.
00:08:56And number two, if you look closely at the gorgeous design of your brightly colored music player,
00:09:01you'll often find that the speaker beneath it is still colored black.
00:09:05One possible explanation for this is that the original technology of speakers had a diaphragm with black particles on it.
00:09:12So, as soon as a sound is amplified, it sends a charge through the diaphragm, and these black particles are
00:09:19driven upwards.
00:09:20The carbon particles bouncing and touching the upper membrane of the diaphragm
00:09:24are responsible for creating some of the distinct sounds from our speakers that we all love so much.
00:09:30Speaker manufacturers must have gotten tired of their products changing color with prolonged use,
00:09:36combined with these black particles settling on the upper membrane of the diaphragm.
00:09:40So, their logical solution was to color most speakers black.
00:09:45Another more practical belief as to why speakers are mostly colored black
00:09:50is that it's a hue that easily matches up with many types of decor.
00:09:55Walls, furniture, and clothes all often look quite well when combined with this color,
00:10:00which is why it's so prevalent everywhere you go.
00:10:03Listening to music has repeatedly scored in the top 10 pastimes in the U.S. based on research.
00:10:09Nowadays, you find sound speakers everywhere.
00:10:12In your television, laptop, and your phone, you can't escape them.
00:10:17But let's take a look at how they started off.
00:10:20Their origins are in radio and telephone technology.
00:10:24The first form of a speaker was developed by Johann Philipp Reis in 1861.
00:10:30The German was a self-taught inventor and installed the speaker on his telephone.
00:10:35It was just about able to reproduce clear tones,
00:10:38but it could also replicate muffled speech after a few revisions.
00:10:44Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone,
00:10:47decided to try and produce an improved version of Reis's speaker.
00:10:51Essentially, Bell and other inventors wanted to make an electrodynamic speaker.
00:10:56By 1877, it was still yet to exist.
00:11:00But due to the desire of inventors worldwide to change this,
00:11:04research confirmed that it was extremely possible to make one.
00:11:07In particular, the work of Wernher von Siemens,
00:11:10who came up with the idea of an electromagnetic coil-driven speaker,
00:11:14was a driving force in arriving at this conclusion.
00:11:18Why are there magnets in speakers, you might ask?
00:11:21Every speaker nowadays has an electric current,
00:11:24something the inventors were discussing would never have taken for granted
00:11:28at any point in their lives.
00:11:30When this electric current is changing, it produces a magnetic field.
00:11:34To make the panel of the speaker move,
00:11:37magnets are used to create an opposing magnetic field,
00:11:40which creates vibrations.
00:11:42These vibrations are the sound we end up hearing.
00:11:45The bigger the magnet, the louder the speaker will be.
00:11:48Another inventor by the name of Thomas Edison from the U.S.
00:11:52had filed a British patent for a system
00:11:55using compressed air for an amplifying mechanism.
00:11:58The first commercial electric loudspeaker saw the light of day only in 1924.
00:12:04The sound quality produced by the speaker was good enough for motion pictures.
00:12:08It took nearly 20 years for the next groundbreaking development
00:12:12in the world of loudspeakers.
00:12:14This came with the arrival of the duplex driver in 1943.
00:12:18It offered better clarity and coherence at high volumes,
00:12:22which was important in movie theaters.
00:12:24Fittingly, it was nicknamed the voice of the theater.
00:12:28The duplex driver was immediately tested by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
00:12:33and instantly made its film house industry standard in 1955.
00:12:38Until now, this loudspeaker design is still used.
00:12:43Indeed, the film industry does seem to put a lot of effort into its sound,
00:12:47and so did the theaters we watched them in.
00:12:50You may have noticed that these buildings often have thick curtains on the walls.
00:12:53These are soundproof or acoustic curtains, and both are much thicker than regular curtains.
00:12:59They will either consist of heavier fabrics that are tightly woven or have better quality linings.
00:13:05This means that these curtains will absorb sound and reduce the acoustic reflection
00:13:10off the ceiling, windows, and flat walls of the room.
00:13:13This ultimately creates a much better sonic experience.
00:13:16The carpet floors are so thick in theaters for the same reason.
00:13:20It helps to trap sound by providing insulation.
00:13:23From a practical standpoint, this carpet is also set up to prevent the sound of footsteps during film screenings.
00:13:30This concept of trapping sound is also the reason why putting a phone inside a cup
00:13:36will make the phone's speaker seem louder.
00:13:38Any speaker sitting or suspended in an open space projects its sound in all directions.
00:13:44As the speaker vibrates to create sound waves, an equal amount of energy leaves from both the front and the
00:13:51back.
00:13:52By placing a speaker in some form of enclosure,
00:13:55we can redirect some of the energy that comes from the back of the speaker and project it forwards.
00:14:00By putting the speaker in a cup, you're directing the sound more efficiently.
00:14:05It travels only one way, making it seem louder than what you'd hear when you take it out of the
00:14:11cup.
00:14:11Speaking of phones and speakers,
00:14:13ever wonder why your mobile device makes your speaker produce a buzzing noise?
00:14:18This can occur when the two gadgets are near one another,
00:14:22and your mobile is trying to send and receive data.
00:14:24The transfer of information produces electromagnetic disturbances in the medium around the speakers.
00:14:30It creates noise in the audio,
00:14:33and as a result, you can hear the buzzing sound coming from the speaker.
00:14:37A simple way to protect the amazing vibe your speaker is creating for you from this irritating buzzing noise
00:14:43is just to move your phone away from your speaker, or vice versa.
00:14:48This will eliminate what is officially known as electromagnetic interference.
00:14:54Research across America shows that, on average,
00:14:5774% of people own two or more pairs of headphones.
00:15:0246% of them mention they listen to their headphones for more than two hours per day.
00:15:07Some choose the headphones by their looks, others by the sound quality.
00:15:11In either case, finding the right pair is important,
00:15:15since a lot of people are willing to spend over $100 on it.
00:15:19Headphones have become a true fashion accessory.
00:15:22That's why well-known figures are trying to make an impact in the headphone industry,
00:15:26like it's the fashion industry.
00:15:28Music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine came up with the idea
00:15:33for the now world-famous Beats by Dre Headphones brand.
00:15:37They were walking along the Pacific Ocean one day in 2006,
00:15:41discussing a sneaker deal as they had an offer on the table from a major brand in that arena.
00:15:46After some discussions,
00:15:48they decided they wanted to do something they were more passionate about
00:15:52and landed on headphones.
00:15:53The duo's idea turned into a brand that was purchased by Apple in 2014 for $3 billion.
00:16:01It was the largest deal in Apple's history,
00:16:03and Beats by Dre controlled 70% of the headphone market at the time of signing.
00:16:09The move allowed Apple to take over the headphone space.
00:16:12The release of their popular wireless AirPods headphones in 2016 was another reason it happened.
00:16:18But how do these popular wireless headphones that many of us own actually work?
00:16:24These headphones rely on internal batteries to have enough power to remain wireless.
00:16:29Most often, they have conveniently built-in rechargeable batteries,
00:16:33but sometimes they keep going thanks to standard AA or AAA batteries.
00:16:39They receive wirelessly transmitted signals from their paired audio sources,
00:16:43be it your phone or laptop.
00:16:45These signals are encoded by the source device
00:16:48and transmitted most commonly via radio frequencies or infrared carriers.
00:16:53The headphones receive the signal and decode it to audio.
00:16:57And just like that, it's music to your ears.
00:17:03Can you believe it?
00:17:04There are two different ways to drink juice from a juice box.
00:17:08The first way is the default one,
00:17:10and the second is to flip the straw over so that its shorter side sits at the bottom of the
00:17:16box.
00:17:16Using the first method, you may have difficulty getting the last sips of liquid
00:17:21because the straw can't reach all the corners properly.
00:17:24Some straws have their bottom corner sharper than the top.
00:17:28It's deliberately designed that way to pierce through the seal.
00:17:31That's why some people believe the right way to drink juice is the conventional one.
00:17:36Now, let's continue with straws.
00:17:38Do you know there's a correct way to use a straw while drinking from a can of soda?
00:17:43So, you're about to have some Coke.
00:17:45You pop the tab open, then you put a straw in the can.
00:17:48Now you need to make a constant effort to keep the straw steady.
00:17:52See this hole in the top?
00:17:54Yeah!
00:17:55Turn the pop tab around and put your straw through the hole.
00:17:58It'll serve as a straw holder.
00:18:00No need to be annoyed by the tipping straw.
00:18:03So, what's the best way to eat a cupcake?
00:18:06Turn it into a sandwich.
00:18:08Step 1. Peel off the paper wrapped around the cupcake.
00:18:11Step 2. Carefully divide the cake into two parts.
00:18:15Step 3. Put the bottom side of the cupcake on top of the frosting.
00:18:20This is how you eat a cupcake like a pro.
00:18:23Okay, another quick word about cakes.
00:18:25People generally use kitchen knives to cut cakes into two parts.
00:18:29But you can use dental floss.
00:18:32Take a piece of floss and wrap it around the cake horizontally.
00:18:36Hold the ends tight with both hands and pull them in opposite directions.
00:18:40There you go!
00:18:41Now you have an evenly cut cake.
00:18:43Smooth, huh?
00:18:44You can use floss to cut through a cake vertically, too.
00:18:47This way, you'll reduce the chance of messing up the frosting.
00:18:51Do you use your fingers to dip your Oreos in milk?
00:18:54Try using a fork.
00:18:56Stick it between the wafers vertically and dip the cookie in milk.
00:18:59Well, you try it.
00:19:01I'm sticking with my fingers.
00:19:02Been doing it all my life.
00:19:04Hey, call me a rebel.
00:19:06You put your food in the microwave.
00:19:08The plate is hot and the upper part of the dish is steaming.
00:19:11You start eating.
00:19:12Oh no, not again.
00:19:14Your meal hasn't heated evenly.
00:19:16If you want your dish to be equally warm, arrange it in a donut shape and leave an empty spot
00:19:22in the center.
00:19:23The middle part of your dish takes longer to heat up.
00:19:26By the time the center warms up, the edges might be overheated.
00:19:30Sometimes, you need to microwave two bowls of food at the same time.
00:19:34In this case, you can try placing the second bowl on top of a cup.
00:19:38This will give you a free space for the second bowl.
00:19:41Creative solutions for small microwaves.
00:19:44Now, better to secure the cup first, though.
00:19:47Cleaning the splashed food will take more time than using this method.
00:19:51To save space, you should roll your clothes instead of folding them when packing.
00:19:56They don't get creased when you roll them.
00:19:58Plus, they take less space this way.
00:20:00Okay, we might as well continue with another packing trick.
00:20:03After rolling your clothes, pack them in your suitcase vertically, not horizontally.
00:20:09Your clothes will fit better into the bag, and you'll have more room for other essential stuff.
00:20:15Drinking iced coffee is a great way to cool your body on a summer day.
00:20:19Sadly, the ice cubes start to dilute the coffee pretty soon, changing the taste of the drink.
00:20:24To avoid this, you can freeze some coffee into ice cubes beforehand.
00:20:29This way, your iced coffee won't get watered down.
00:20:33It turns out that taking a shower too often isn't good for your hair.
00:20:38Experts say you should wash your hair two to three times a week,
00:20:41because overwashing can result in extra oil in your hair.
00:20:46Do you know there's a correct way to fit salami on a toast properly?
00:20:50Yeah, there's a geometry problem.
00:20:52Toast bread is square, but salami is mostly round.
00:20:56You can, of course, do it in a traditional way, by putting two slices next to each other.
00:21:00But then the edges of your sandwich won't have any filling.
00:21:04All you need to do is to cut the slices in half.
00:21:07Next, you line the straight pieces with the sides of the toast.
00:21:11You get four slices covering the entire piece of bread.
00:21:15Most people peel bananas starting from the top, but this way you squeeze the fruit.
00:21:21The best way to peel a banana is to start from the bottom.
00:21:24Hey, take a closer look at monkeys.
00:21:26Apparently, they figured this out a long time ago.
00:21:29Do you want to have more space in the closet where you store your cleaning supplies?
00:21:34Then this one is for you.
00:21:36You can hang spray bottles on a clothing rod.
00:21:39It's convenient.
00:21:40You can find those rods online or in stores.
00:21:43This way, you'll keep your cleaning sprays organized.
00:21:47Also, this method leaves more cupboard space for other cleaning supplies.
00:21:52There's a right way to hold a burger.
00:21:54Grab it with both hands.
00:21:56Now, place your little fingers at the bottom next to your thumb for extra support.
00:22:01You want to cross out miswritten words?
00:22:03You can draw a line on top of them, but in most cases, you can still read the words.
00:22:08Instead of scribbling some lines, just write a bunch of random letters on the top of the word you want
00:22:14to cross out.
00:22:15Problem solved.
00:22:17What is the best way to cut crusty bread?
00:22:20By turning the loaf upside down.
00:22:22The underside of the bread is usually softer than the top.
00:22:25But try not to squeeze the bread too much.
00:22:28The traditional way to drain pasta is to place the colander in the sink.
00:22:34After that, you drain the water and put your pasta back in the pan.
00:22:37But this method isn't the most effective.
00:22:40Sometimes, pasta gets into the holes of the colander.
00:22:43The second option is less difficult.
00:22:46Place the colander into the pot and, while holding them together, drain the water.
00:22:51This way, you don't have to move your pasta from the pot.
00:22:55This trick works best if your colander fits your pot.
00:22:58If you don't want to buy several colanders, you can still use this method.
00:23:02But you should be more careful during the draining process.
00:23:06Now, does your freezer ever spoil food?
00:23:09You put ready meals and groceries in the freezer.
00:23:11Two weeks later, you'll open it only to find your food freezer burnt.
00:23:16There are two reasons for this.
00:23:18First, you stock your freezer with too much stuff.
00:23:22Overloading can block the vent.
00:23:23Then the air inside the freezer won't circulate properly.
00:23:27The second reason might be the wrong temperature.
00:23:30The recommended freezer temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or a bit lower.
00:23:35Now, what's the best way to hold a steering wheel?
00:23:38Most people clutch it at 12 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and 10 o'clock.
00:23:42This is not very safe, even if you have three arms.
00:23:45For those of us with just two arms,
00:23:47the proper way to grab the wheel is to put one hand at 3 o'clock and the other at
00:23:529 o'clock.
00:23:53It means placing your hands where the joints are, in case you need to give way to airbags.
00:23:59Holding the wheel differently prevents them from fully inflating.
00:24:03Toblerone is a fancy chocolate bar.
00:24:05But did you know there's a correct technique to break off pieces of this chocolate?
00:24:09Mm-hmm.
00:24:11Just push the triangle you want to separate toward the rest of the bar.
00:24:15Who would have thought?
00:24:16Pringles are another hard-to-eat but delicious thing.
00:24:20While trying to dig a piece out of the can, don't shove your whole hand in there.
00:24:24Instead, use a sheet of paper.
00:24:27Fold it lengthwise and slide it into the can.
00:24:30Then gently pull it out, together with Pringles.
00:24:33Now you have a tray of crispy goodness.
00:24:40Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
00:24:44There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
00:24:48These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
00:24:51They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
00:24:55The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
00:25:00If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly
00:25:04because of the resistance it puts on the air going out of the drain.
00:25:08Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
00:25:12A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away,
00:25:16and forget you're filling the tub.
00:25:18So it's kind of more necessary there.
00:25:21The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider
00:25:24between the two standard basins.
00:25:26And this divisor rises lower than the rim.
00:25:31The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
00:25:37If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
00:25:41You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
00:25:44It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking,
00:25:48or you were in a group but eventually separated from them.
00:25:52Uh-oh.
00:25:52Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones, designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing,
00:26:00and other similar outdoor activities, do.
00:26:04Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was, many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the
00:26:11outer part in the shape of a diamond.
00:26:13We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
00:26:18Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
00:26:24They made it from leather because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
00:26:29Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
00:26:33But the patch is still useful because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle
00:26:40of water.
00:26:40Or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things so you have more room inside your backpack.
00:26:48So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
00:26:53There could be a couple of reasons for that.
00:26:55Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
00:26:59Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
00:27:04It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
00:27:07Imagine if it was sealed and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
00:27:11It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
00:27:17Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
00:27:21It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
00:27:24If you use it for dirty laundry, it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from mildewing.
00:27:30Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
00:27:37Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
00:27:41Yup, the one on the finger.
00:27:42These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
00:27:48Because of the loops on the finger, you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
00:27:53Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow while you're hiking or participating in some
00:28:00other winter activities.
00:28:03Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that, it can still be good for you
00:28:11to use so-called carabiner clasps.
00:28:13With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
00:28:17That way, if there's any condensation, it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
00:28:24You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
00:28:29Think twice before you throw them away.
00:28:32You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes or some other product you got
00:28:37them with.
00:28:38These bags are like a drying agent since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
00:28:43You can use them for other things, like, for instance, when you need to dry out your phone or something
00:28:48else that got water in the wrong place.
00:28:52Now, when dealing with a stapler, you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
00:28:59It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
00:29:03Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
00:29:05See that metal plate over there?
00:29:07It's called the anvil.
00:29:09Turn your stapler upside down.
00:29:11This way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option so it won't be so hard to remove
00:29:17the pins.
00:29:17Yup, the anvil is there so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
00:29:24Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
00:29:30Well, back in the 1970s, people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
00:29:36They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
00:29:40That's why Aquafresh was the first company that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too, which
00:29:47is the blue stripe.
00:29:49Later on, they added red, which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
00:29:56Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
00:30:01It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
00:30:05There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
00:30:09Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
00:30:19Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan, ball on the top of your
00:30:24hat.
00:30:25It may not have a specific purpose today, but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
00:30:30One of the possible explanations says that beanies are something the Vikings invented
00:30:35because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm throughout the long, cold winters.
00:30:40After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
00:30:44They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
00:30:47Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
00:30:53You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
00:30:58But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
00:31:01It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
00:31:05But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
00:31:09so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
00:31:15Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
00:31:19This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
00:31:25because you can use it to puncture the seal.
00:31:28Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
00:31:33Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
00:31:37Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this.
00:31:40But this feature has an actual purpose.
00:31:43Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
00:31:45This mostly happens at the same time
00:31:47when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
00:31:50They recommend doing it every three to four months.
00:31:53But in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
00:31:59Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
00:32:02It's a cool design, true.
00:32:04But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
00:32:08adding something that didn't have a practical use.
00:32:11These dots are something we call fritz,
00:32:14which are different than fritz, the German guy.
00:32:17When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
00:32:20the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
00:32:24Good idea!
00:32:27Gas cans have a very small second hole.
00:32:30It's there to prevent some sort of the glug
00:32:33that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole as you pour the liquid out of it.
00:32:37Because, when something like this happens,
00:32:40the flow of liquid is not even,
00:32:42which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
00:32:45The hole is also there to help vent the gas
00:32:47and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
00:32:51And that's a good idea, too.
00:32:54The Queen's Guard all appear to have the same uniform,
00:32:57with a shared role of standing stoically for a long time.
00:33:01But if you look closely at their hats,
00:33:03there are five different types.
00:33:06The Grenadier has a white plume.
00:33:08The Coldstream has a red one.
00:33:10The Irish, a blue plume.
00:33:12The Welsh, green and white.
00:33:14And the Scots Guard has none.
00:33:17Their different divisions perform similar ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace.
00:33:22But they have other actual roles as well,
00:33:25suited to their specialization.
00:33:28When peeling your boiled eggs,
00:33:30you can see a hidden layer under the shell.
00:33:32These two membranes, an inner and outer one,
00:33:35are made from the same stuff as your hair, keratin.
00:33:38It protects the inside from bacteria and stops liquids from escaping.
00:33:43You use X in your texts, which represents a kiss.
00:33:46It's been used this way for a very long time.
00:33:49Its original purpose dates back to the Middle Ages,
00:33:52where it was a representation of a person's faith,
00:33:55honesty, and sincerity.
00:33:57Those that would sign off with an X would kiss it after signing as a display of a sworn oath.
00:34:04The X's meaning later changed to represent the action of kissing.
00:34:08And the first document showing this was a letter dating back to 1763,
00:34:13written by a naturalist, Gilbert White, who sent it to his wife.
00:34:19William Shakespeare is a name familiar to everyone.
00:34:21However, we don't know whether this was the actual way his name was spelled.
00:34:26And neither did he.
00:34:28He signed 80 different variations of his name's spelling on all his works.
00:34:33Historians haven't a clue which the correct spelling is.
00:34:36The version that we know of was only used on two of his plays.
00:34:42Different forms of alarm clocks were invented as far back as 348 BCE,
00:34:47with many versions throughout the world, all with complicated mechanics.
00:34:52Unaffordable to mostly everyone, they didn't catch on.
00:34:56Alternate methods to wake up in the morning started to be used in the 1800s.
00:35:00One process involving knocker-uppers was common in some countries.
00:35:05A person visited your house every morning to knock on your door four times.
00:35:11Inventor Antoine Rédier felt that he should be woken only when he felt it necessary.
00:35:16So, in 1847, he invented the first adjustable alarm clock.
00:35:22Tennis balls in Wimbledon must be kept at a perfect temperature to ensure they bounce at a consistent level.
00:35:29They're stored at 68 degrees Fahrenheit,
00:35:32so they're cold enough that the molecules inside the ball shrink, ensuring they bounce lower.
00:35:37Then, they're continuously swapped throughout a match as they expand by being hit too much, becoming too bouncy.
00:35:45Wimbledon goes through 50,000 tennis balls each year.
00:35:50You enjoy the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, as you associate it with the weekends and summer.
00:35:55But that smell is a sign of stress made by the grass.
00:36:00Grass evolved to emit various elements when being eaten by bugs.
00:36:04This signal attracts predator insects to remove them.
00:36:07But unfortunately for the grass, there's nothing large enough to deter a lawnmower.
00:36:13There is no oxygen inside your packet of chips.
00:36:17If there was, it would influence the combination of molecules forming inside, spoiling the chips faster.
00:36:23The packets are instead filled with nitrogen, which pushes oxygen out.
00:36:28And this extends the shelf life and quality of your chips.
00:36:33You're traveling by plane overnight and just can't get to sleep.
00:36:37And the first night in a hotel wasn't great, regardless of how comfy the bed was.
00:36:42This is because of a human evolutionary trait called the first night effect.
00:36:48When you sleep in a different place than your home,
00:36:51the left side of the brain responds to more sounds while you're asleep.
00:36:55It continues to analyze your surroundings without you realizing,
00:36:58acting as though it's on a night watch and keeping you alert for any potential dangers.
00:37:04Most animals have this trait, although it's a lot more subtle in humans.
00:37:09But it's still effective enough to make sure you get your peanuts.
00:37:14Before playing basketball with hoops, you would have instead been playing with peach baskets.
00:37:19When the game was invented in 1891, a peach basket was used, with the bottom of it cut off.
00:37:25But it only took 15 years for players to grow tired of constantly collecting the jammed balls
00:37:30and to remove the basket altogether.
00:37:33When you click your fingers, the snapping sound isn't from the physical click of finger and thumb.
00:37:39The noise actually comes from the finger hitting the palm.
00:37:44The instant film for the first Polaroid cameras didn't have their own coating after taking a photo.
00:37:49To develop it, you applied it yourself.
00:37:52Waiting for it to dry took a long time, so shaking it sped up the process.
00:37:57Then, from the 1970s, the film provided everything required for the photo to develop,
00:38:02making the popular craze of shaking Polaroids pointless.
00:38:06Shaking the photo can cause the ink to wave or blur before drying properly,
00:38:11so you shouldn't actually shake it like a Polaroid picture.
00:38:13And just wait patiently instead.
00:38:17Bug spray doesn't repel all bugs, especially the worst of them all, mosquitoes.
00:38:22It does cover the scent of carbon dioxide, which is what attracts mosquitoes.
00:38:27But the spray only protects you for a short distance.
00:38:31Mosquitoes can also track carbon dioxide over long distances.
00:38:35They will continue to stalk you until they find a gap in your invisible bug shield.
00:38:40A great alternative is lavender, which contains linalool.
00:38:45This fragrance completely overloads the mosquito's senses, making it unable to track you.
00:38:51The half-belt on the back of some jackets appear like a fashion accessory.
00:38:55It was initially designed that way for larger jackets,
00:38:58as they could also be used as a blanket to wrap around oneself.
00:39:03The belt's position helps hold the material together,
00:39:05so it's easier to walk with whilst keeping you warm.
00:39:10Ketchup wasn't originally intended to be your favorite condiment.
00:39:14In 1834, a physician, John Cook, sold ketchup as a cure for indigestion.
00:39:20It was an immediate hit, and today, 10 billion ounces are purchased annually in the USA,
00:39:27although not as the intended medicine.
00:39:30Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions,
00:39:34and one in particular, the lightbulb, is most famously linked to him.
00:39:38However, he didn't actually invent it.
00:39:41Warren De LaRue, a British chemist, had solved this scientific challenge 40 years earlier.
00:39:46There were also 20 other inventors who made alternate versions before Edison did.
00:39:52But earlier varieties relied on cotton thread and only lasted up to 14 hours.
00:39:58Edison, in 1880, used a carbonized bamboo thread instead,
00:40:02and his worked up to 1,200 hours.
00:40:06It became the most commercially viable lightbulb,
00:40:08and today's ones are similarly shaped to Edison's original.
00:40:13The first treadmill was used in England in 1818.
00:40:17It was a large wooden cylinder with a handrail,
00:40:20although it wasn't used to keep fit.
00:40:23Convicted criminals would be forced to use these for up to 10 hours per day as a punishment.
00:40:29The energy output potential was realized,
00:40:32and soon it was built to work with water pumps and grain grinders.
00:40:36It was so effective that it was used in all prisons throughout the country.
00:40:40But in 1902, it was decided that it was too harsh and stopped.
00:40:44And now, this cruel punishment is mainly found in gyms.
00:40:49During the 1940s, there was a shortage of cocoa,
00:40:53and it was important to find a solution to this problem.
00:40:55A production company found a way by mixing only a small amount of cocoa with hazelnuts and milk,
00:41:02and the original Nutella was created.
00:41:05It started out as a loaf spread, like a stick of butter.
00:41:08It then transformed into a creamier version inside a jar in 1951.
00:41:13But it wasn't until 1964 that it was given its famous name.
00:41:18Your passport might be a dark shade of either green, blue, or red.
00:41:23The darker color not only makes them appear more official,
00:41:27but is intended so that through its journeys,
00:41:29the dirt that's collected is more easily hidden.
00:41:33Wasabi was first used back in the 8th century.
00:41:37It wasn't meant as a spicy condiment as it's served with sushi today.
00:41:41Initially, it was used for its antimicrobial properties
00:41:44that help avoid the harmful reactions to fish with sushi that's a bit too old.
00:41:53Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
00:41:57Is this a myth or a fact?
00:42:00This is actually true.
00:42:02Many products favor the righties.
00:42:04Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
00:42:06Let's say, public transport.
00:42:09Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
00:42:14Household equipment and devices are one more example.
00:42:17Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
00:42:21are designed with right-handed people in mind.
00:42:25The same goes for shirt pockets.
00:42:28While some people use both hands equally
00:42:29and others change their hand preference between tasks,
00:42:32overall, most people are right-handed.
00:42:35A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed
00:42:41and 10% are left-handed.
00:42:43This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side
00:42:47than on the right side of their garments.
00:42:50Try it out for yourself.
00:42:51Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
00:42:56Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
00:42:59which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
00:43:03Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
00:43:06What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
00:43:09Myth or fact?
00:43:11This is a myth.
00:43:12It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
00:43:16I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
00:43:19And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
00:43:24Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
00:43:26Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
00:43:30This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
00:43:348 glasses are not a magic number.
00:43:37Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
00:43:40How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
00:43:45The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
00:43:48If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
00:43:52Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
00:44:00Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
00:44:03If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
00:44:05Any guesses, fact, or myth?
00:44:08It's a myth.
00:44:10Carrots are about 85% water.
00:44:12One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
00:44:16Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
00:44:20Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals.
00:44:23And eating them can help lower blood sugar.
00:44:26Medieval people believed in flat earth.
00:44:29Is this a myth or a fact?
00:44:31Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
00:44:34But so is the history built around this myth.
00:44:36You can't say that at those times.
00:44:39The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
00:44:42Even everyday visible things proved that.
00:44:45For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
00:44:53Vikings wore horned helmets.
00:44:55Is this a myth or a fact?
00:44:58The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
00:45:04But in reality, there are no horns.
00:45:07There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
00:45:12Detox juices cleanse your body.
00:45:13Is this a fact or a myth?
00:45:16It's a myth.
00:45:18Detoxification doesn't work that way.
00:45:19Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
00:45:27Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
00:45:31A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
00:45:36Nuts are junk food.
00:45:37Any thoughts?
00:45:38Myth or fact?
00:45:41You're right.
00:45:42This is a myth.
00:45:44Nuts are full of healthy fats.
00:45:46They're good for your heart and other organs.
00:45:50The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
00:45:55Is this a fact or myth?
00:45:58Fact!
00:45:59Imagine all that waste.
00:46:01When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
00:46:05These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
00:46:09Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
00:46:14Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
00:46:21good as they were on day one.
00:46:23What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
00:46:26I got three of them lined up for you.
00:46:29Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
00:46:31Is it true or not?
00:46:34This is a myth.
00:46:35You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
00:46:40But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.
00:46:44In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
00:46:49Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
00:46:53Is this a myth or a fact?
00:46:55That's another laundry myth.
00:46:57You want to rid your clothes of germs.
00:47:00Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
00:47:03Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
00:47:08You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
00:47:11Is it true?
00:47:13Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
00:47:18But that's not the best option.
00:47:20A much better way is to start from the back.
00:47:22The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
00:47:25Try to make the stain move up to the surface, rather than push it inside.
00:47:31Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
00:47:35Is it a myth or fact?
00:47:37It's a fact.
00:47:39Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
00:47:44Most people struggle to learn grammar.
00:47:46Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
00:47:49Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
00:47:54Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
00:48:00Let me give you an example.
00:48:01It's from your first year at school.
00:48:03Yep, the alphabet song.
00:48:06Are you a morning person or a night owl?
00:48:09Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
00:48:14The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
00:48:18Do you think this is possible?
00:48:20Or is it an urban legend?
00:48:22This is a fact.
00:48:24Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
00:48:29It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher Dr. William C. Demond.
00:48:35The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
00:48:38Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
00:48:44Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
00:48:47Myth or fact?
00:48:49It's a myth.
00:48:50There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
00:48:56Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
00:49:02That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
00:49:05Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
00:49:12Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
00:49:15Can it be true?
00:49:17Well, this one's easy.
00:49:19It's a myth.
00:49:20Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
00:49:26Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep.
00:49:32But such people are an exception.
00:49:35One in 4 million.
00:49:37The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
00:49:43What do you think?
00:49:44Myth or fact?
00:49:46It's a myth.
00:49:47A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
00:49:52Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
00:49:55Do you believe that?
00:49:57This will probably come as no surprise.
00:50:00It's a fact.
00:50:01How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
00:50:05Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.
00:50:10But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy and shiny?
00:50:15Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.
00:50:18That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to 2 hours.
00:50:24In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.
00:50:27But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see these types of doorknobs
00:50:33anymore nowadays.
00:50:35Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.
00:50:40They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting.
00:50:45Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.
00:50:50There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing to do with
00:50:55fashion.
00:50:56This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,
00:51:01and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.
00:51:05Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth,
00:51:09so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.
00:51:15Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.
00:51:20If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.
00:51:24Turns out that these are blades that snap off.
00:51:28Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.
00:51:31To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter,
00:51:34the top segment along the next line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.
00:51:38To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade snapper.
00:51:45The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers,
00:51:48inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.
00:51:51Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.
00:51:55Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.
00:51:59Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,
00:52:04so you can store these packets for further occasions.
00:52:06Whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object,
00:52:11you can place them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.
00:52:15You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing,
00:52:20since they come equipped with a neat indicator.
00:52:22Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.
00:52:28When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars,
00:52:31it's a sign you need to book an appointment with your local car service.
00:52:35Since most likely, the tires have lost most of their traction
00:52:38and may not be safe for driving any longer.
00:52:41The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.
00:52:47This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.
00:52:50It's called frit glazing,
00:52:52which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to the window
00:52:56for protecting its sealant from UV rays.
00:52:59It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.
00:53:06Whenever you're up for a drive,
00:53:08check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.
00:53:12Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.
00:53:18It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection
00:53:22and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.
00:53:26People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s,
00:53:29but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.
00:53:33While you're in the car,
00:53:34check out the headrests,
00:53:36as you most likely don't know that they carry a little disguised purpose.
00:53:40Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height
00:53:43so that they get the proper support for their heads and necks.
00:53:46The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.
00:53:52Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway?
00:53:57These bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.
00:54:00So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.
00:54:04What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.
00:54:08But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle still in the
00:54:14tank?
00:54:15Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
00:54:20They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out with enough force.
00:54:26Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players,
00:54:32sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals, similar to jeans and leather jackets.
00:54:37If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side, similar to
00:54:42the shoelace holes.
00:54:43They're manufactured as such, not only to provide extra ventilation,
00:54:47but to allow people to get extra creative with their laces when wearing the shoes.
00:54:51Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose of keeping them together
00:54:57until you're ready to dig into your meal.
00:54:59That may or may not be the whole truth.
00:55:02Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
00:55:07Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design,
00:55:11which can help with breaking the ends easily.
00:55:14The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks
00:55:18to keep it more sanitized in hopes it can be used again,
00:55:22since they won't be touching the table or any other surface.
00:55:25Women's bikes have a special design, which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable purpose.
00:55:32The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height of ladies,
00:55:37compared to that of the average gentleman.
00:55:39While that is the case for handlebars and saddles,
00:55:42the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.
00:55:45Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day,
00:55:49every day they needed to make sure their outfits wouldn't get caught in the frame.
00:55:53That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle,
00:55:56perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.
00:55:59The fact that toothpastes are multicolored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.
00:56:06There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.
00:56:11In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care,
00:56:16and as such, they were looking for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.
00:56:21One company was the pioneer in that regard,
00:56:24adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning the blue strip.
00:56:27They later added on the red strip,
00:56:30meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum care.
00:56:33Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.
00:56:37You may be in for a little surprise.
00:56:39There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap,
00:56:42so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste without cutting yourself or ruining your manicure.
00:56:47Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs
00:56:51or other bacteria into the product itself.
00:56:54On the subject of bathroom countertop items,
00:56:57toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden in the bristle patterns.
00:57:01Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler,
00:57:03they also do come with a practical purpose.
00:57:07Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.
00:57:11The blue dye is meant to fade out,
00:57:13signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.
00:57:17Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months,
00:57:21but it does serve as a great reminder in case you forget.
00:57:23Still love playing with Lego?
00:57:26Don't judge.
00:57:27Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.
00:57:29Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?
00:57:32Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent choking hazards.
00:57:38The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the airways.
00:57:44Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until it can be
00:57:50removed safely.
00:57:52We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs,
00:57:55some tubular, some shaped like diamonds, and some even twisted altogether.
00:58:00Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.
00:58:05It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown,
00:58:09which gave them the round shape to begin with.
00:58:11The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament needed to be at the same distance from every surface
00:58:17of the glass sphere.
00:58:18The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.
00:58:25Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin?
00:58:27Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.
00:58:30Yep, that's right.
00:58:31The glass has a stem for a reason.
00:58:33Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature,
00:58:36and it will get warmer much sooner.
00:58:39While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.
00:58:43Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs,
00:58:47but this may not be the best solution for storing them.
00:58:50The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,
00:58:54so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.
00:58:59Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket.
00:59:03Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge,
00:59:06did you know that waiting for food to cool down before refrigerating it may be bad for it?
00:59:11Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of going bad.
00:59:17So, pop it in as soon as possible.
00:59:19Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.
00:59:24What's that in your fridge I just saw?
00:59:27Chocolate?
00:59:27Well, that's a big no-no.
00:59:29Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.
00:59:33The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.
00:59:37Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?
00:59:41When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking soda into the
00:59:47water when boiling.
00:59:48The eggshells will peel off way easier.
00:59:52Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.
00:59:56The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.
01:00:02Fan of smoothies?
01:00:03Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.
01:00:07Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.
01:00:10The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free, delicious breakfast or snack.
01:00:17After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting it blend away.
01:00:23No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore since the full cycle of the dishwasher can damage the metal
01:00:29plates on the blender.
01:00:31If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich, but the peanut butter is all split with the
01:00:36oils on top, remember, there's a correct way to store it.
01:00:39Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.
01:00:46Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?
01:00:49You're probably digging in too soon.
01:00:51You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting it.
01:00:57Using the right knife will also give you better results.
01:01:00A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.
01:01:05It's pasta night.
01:01:07Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?
01:01:10Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.
01:01:15Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.
01:01:20When using non-stick pans, never use metal utensils.
01:01:24Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.
01:01:26Instead, the metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non
01:01:31-adherent surface.
01:01:33Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?
01:01:35Aren't we all?
01:01:37Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.
01:01:39Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.
01:01:43Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible.
01:01:47But not if the food is piled up.
01:01:50Ever try to take out a single tic-tac from the tiny container?
01:01:54Just turn the box on its side.
01:01:56There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.
01:02:00No more shaking the tic-tac box like a maniac.
01:02:04If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.
01:02:08Placing your phone in a cup or bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience so much better.
01:02:14In a hurry, and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the charging time.
01:02:21Simply set the phone to airplane mode.
01:02:23You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.
01:02:27We all keep our phones in all sorts of places.
01:02:30Our pockets, bags, under our pillows.
01:02:33Hence, a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.
01:02:36For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.
01:02:39You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers, or a microphone.
01:02:45Just be sure to be gentle.
01:02:48Nice desk you got there.
01:02:49Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to help you see
01:02:55the keys better?
01:02:56However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift the keyboard up.
01:03:01This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.
01:03:06If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes, just make sure to remove them
01:03:11from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.
01:03:16We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.
01:03:20One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching pillowcase.
01:03:27Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the shelves.
01:03:32When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic reasons.
01:03:38They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.
01:03:42Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.
01:03:47Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?
01:03:51That one just next to your ankles?
01:03:54Well, turns out it's there for a reason.
01:03:56The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.
01:04:00Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you go for a
01:04:06run.
01:04:07Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.
01:04:10On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders, there's a tiny loop that you can use to hang
01:04:15the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.
01:04:19Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.
01:04:23To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes, instead of folding,
01:04:30try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.
01:04:35This way, you save a lot of space.
01:04:38You have easy access to everything you need, and your clothes will be less wrinkled.
01:04:44Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom as well.
01:04:50Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.
01:04:55To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.
01:05:00There you go.
01:05:01Squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.
01:05:06Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.
01:05:10Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.
01:05:15When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.
01:05:21Be careful though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.
01:05:25Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.
01:05:31You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.
01:05:35The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.
01:05:41Take good care of your loofah as well.
01:05:44Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty bacteria.
01:05:51Either throw it in with your laundry once a week, or let it soak in a solution with diluted bleach.
01:05:58We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do that too.
01:06:04Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.
01:06:10Your skin will thank you for it.
01:06:13You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.
01:06:18Next time, try tying your floss in a knot.
01:06:21With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.
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