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Every day, you encounter designs you might overlook, yet they serve a purpose beyond your imagination. Join us as we reveal the intriguing concept of 'Atmospheric Logic' and the clever structural features of everyday gear. Uncover the hidden potential in items you thought you knew!
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00:00Over 40 billion Oreos are made every single year.
00:03It's the world's most popular manufactured cookie.
00:06The geometric design stamped into these cookies has the Nabisco logo,
00:11the symbol of European quality, surrounding the word Oreo.
00:15William Tournier created the chocolate cookie design we see today back in 1952.
00:21Headphone jacks might become a thing of the past because of wireless technology.
00:25But if you've seen one, you might have noticed the rings at the base of the plug.
00:30One ring means single-sound playback.
00:33Two rings represent stereo sound in the left and right ear,
00:37while three rings means you've got stereo and a microphone built in.
00:41Now, the iconic orange-red, purple-yellow, and lime-green rings of Froot Loops hide a deep secret within.
00:49They don't represent different fruit flavors.
00:51All those rings are the same fruit flavors blended together.
00:54The colors are just for show.
00:58The E in Dell's logo is at an angle because the founder, Michael Dell,
01:04wanted his technology to turn the world on its ear.
01:07A compass uses magnets to point to the magnetic north pole, but it's not really north at all.
01:13The north pole of a compass magnet points toward the north because the north and south attract.
01:19Earth's south magnetic pole is near the geographic north, while the north pole is near Earth's geographic south.
01:27Confusing, isn't it?
01:28Those little red spots you sometimes see after you crack an egg are nothing to be worried about.
01:35Tiny blood spots can be caused by a small rupture in the blood vessel of the hen as it was
01:40laying the egg.
01:41Eggs with these blood spots are safe to eat, but that spot can be removed if you want.
01:46It won't affect the taste of the egg.
01:48That's comforting.
01:50Ketchup is a word taken from many cultures, like Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian.
01:56It originally meant a pickled fish sauce.
01:59Ketchup is also an acceptable spelling use.
02:02However, ketchup is the most popular way it's spelled these days.
02:07Airbnb's logo isn't a bent paperclip, as it may seem to be.
02:12Bella, as it's called, for belonging, means more than that.
02:16There's a person's head, the location symbol, and a heart for love.
02:20All joined together, they make Airbnb's iconic A and symbol of togetherness.
02:27E120, or Natural Red 4, food coloring, aka carmine, is made from tiny beetles.
02:33It's been used to color anything from cakes to candy, to even drinks.
02:38That shine on candy also comes from bugs.
02:41This time, it's the Indian female lac bug.
02:45The beetle leaves behind a substance that is scraped from the trees to be formed into dry shellac that gives
02:51that glossy look.
02:53The Mozilla Firefox logo isn't a fox at all surrounding the planet.
02:58It's a red panda instead.
03:00The name Firefox is the English translation of its Chinese name.
03:05Those maintenance covers in the street are round for safety reasons.
03:09In past civilizations, like ancient Rome, manholes, that's what they were called back then, were square-shaped slabs of stone.
03:17Unfortunately, these were prone to accidents.
03:20If they weren't placed properly, a square cover could slip through the square hole diagonally.
03:25Ow!
03:25Well, placing a round cover eliminated this problem.
03:29A circle cover won't slip inside because there are no angles.
03:33A tomato isn't technically a vegetable, but a fruit.
03:37Banana trees aren't related to palm trees or trees at all.
03:41They're herbs.
03:42Banana is considered an herb because it never builds a woody trunk the way a tree does.
03:47Instead, it forms a succulent stalk, like lemongrass or its cousin, ginger.
03:53You can call them berries as well.
03:55The Golden Gate Bridge color wasn't meant to be the orangey-red that it is today.
04:01The bridge's original color was suggested to be many other colors, such as black with yellow stripes,
04:07or even candy cane to make it visible for passing ships and aircraft, especially in the frequent San Francisco fog.
04:16But when the steel arrived, covered in an orange primer to protect it from rust,
04:21the architect preferred the international orange color, and it stuck.
04:26Those legs on the back of keyboards aren't an ergonomic design to help your wrist sit better.
04:32Using the legs out for too long can tire and hurt your wrists, plus slowing your typing down.
04:38The hinge legs are just there to help you see the letters and numbers better if you don't know how
04:43to touch type.
04:45The color of a chili pepper reveals nothing about its taste or heat.
04:50The smaller a chili is, the hotter it'll usually be.
04:53The heat doesn't come from the seeds, as believed, but the white membranes that hold them.
04:59Hidden within the Toblerone logo of the mountain is the image of a bear standing on its hind legs,
05:06about to eat that yodeler over there.
05:08No, not really.
05:09This is because bears are a big part of Bern, one of the biggest cities in Switzerland,
05:14where the founder created the triangle chocolate treat.
05:18Toblerone is also a play on the founder's family name, Tobler, and the Italian word,
05:23Torone, for honey and almond nougat.
05:25The space below a cup of noodles is there to protect the noodles during transport.
05:30This technique is called a middle suspension.
05:33Not only are they protected better in their styrofoam cup,
05:37but it also helps those noodles soften more evenly and quickly.
05:41Now, even though you might have thought that the hole in the barrel of a ballpoint pen had no purpose,
05:47it does.
05:48It's called a venting system, which helps the ink flow more smoothly.
05:53This way, an even amount of air pressure is created inside and outside the pen,
05:58allowing the ink to flow into the point easily.
06:01One of the most recognized logos in the cycling world has a hidden item in its famous logo.
06:07Inside the Tour de France name, a cyclist hides in the O, U, and R.
06:14Those metal brackets on the top of the nozzles in gas stations
06:18have a unique design put into place in case of accidents.
06:22If a dodo accidentally forgets the nozzle is still inside the gas tank and starts driving away,
06:28the magnetic brackets separate without damaging any part of the gas pump.
06:34Wendy's logo is designed off of the daughter of creator Dave Thomas.
06:38It's also named after her nickname, but there is more to the logo than that.
06:43Wendy's collar spells out the word mom.
06:46While unintentional, it became something to mean a homey feel more than any other restaurant out there.
06:53Finding the right lane to be in while driving for your exit can sometimes be confusing,
06:59especially in a foreign country.
07:01Pay attention to the side of the road that exit signs are located.
07:05It'll be the lane you need to be in.
07:08Some toothpaste has a little seal on them that needs to be removed before you can use them.
07:13Instead of peeling back the foil layer,
07:16the toothpaste lid has a little spike on the top just for this reason.
07:21Tostitos have a secret symbol hidden right in the middle of their name.
07:25The two T's in the middle of the logo resemble two people enjoying Tostitos over a bowl of salsa.
07:32The salsa bowl is in red and forms the dot in the eye.
07:36One of the most recognizable figures in the world, the Statue of Liberty,
07:41for 16 years functioned as a fully operational lighthouse.
07:45However, the light was barely visible, even from Manhattan.
07:49In 1901, it was eventually decommissioned as a lighthouse.
07:54Tourists could even visit the torch for a stunning view of the city.
07:57But an accident damaged the Statue of Liberty's torch in 1916,
08:02and it's been closed to the public ever since.
08:05The Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law tag on mattresses isn't put there for the consumer
08:11or void your warranty either if you do remove them.
08:15In the 1900s, manufacturers used to create the filling with basically anything.
08:20Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.
08:24It didn't matter at the time.
08:26Strict laws created the tags to stop recycled materials from being used and sold as new.
08:31Good thing!
08:33Toyota's symbol is more than just some random rings combined.
08:37The three overlapping ovals symbolize the merge of the hearts of consumers and Toyota together.
08:43A California sushi roll is made of seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.
08:50But it's not crab meat at all.
08:53Surimi is an imitation crab meat.
08:55It's made of white fish blended with sugar instead of crustaceans.
08:59The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.
09:03The logo for Beats is just a lowercase b inside of a red circle.
09:08The circle represents a human head, with the b being the headphones in their shape.
09:14All those little black dots around the edges of car windows are called frits.
09:18A frit is a painted black enamel that's put into windshields during manufacturing.
09:24They block ultraviolet rays and help distribute temperatures between the metal and glass.
09:29There are 24 symbols hidden inside the Unilever logo.
09:33Let's count, shall we?
09:35The sun, dove, plant, spark, chili pepper, spoon, bowl, flower, ice cream, hand, hair, lips, swirl, fish, clothes, bee, particles,
09:50packaging, transformation, waves, DNA, palm trees, heart, and virtuous cycle.
09:57Whatever that is.
09:58These represent everything that the company believes in and produces.
10:02DNA
10:04Bobby pins are designed so that the zigzag part goes onto your scalp, not the flat part.
10:09It gives a greater grip on the hair and skin, making the pin stay in longer.
10:14The story that the pins were named after those fashionable London constables, called bobbies, is not true.
10:22I made it up.
10:24Now here's a trick.
10:25Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate, put it horizontally, with no plate underneath, of
10:31course.
10:32This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles, because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach
10:38the end of the process.
10:39Also, it gives the grater more stability, when otherwise, you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in
10:45the air with the other hand.
10:46When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall of the grater, simply turn
10:52it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
10:56Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
11:01Since copper has some antibacterial properties, dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay and
11:09let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
11:11An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely is to put a small mirror in between
11:17the layers for about 5 minutes.
11:19If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up, it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
11:24Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
11:27A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
11:32Okay, I'm in.
11:34If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer, you'll be surprised at how
11:40much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
11:44Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course, but that's not very good for any
11:49piece of tech, you know.
11:50So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
11:55It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
11:59Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard, then
12:04take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
12:07The slime will fill the entire space between the keys, and its sticky properties will let it gather every little
12:14bit of garbage.
12:15Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
12:19Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl, and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
12:25Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
12:28It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
12:32Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
12:35And that's no yolk!
12:37If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries or want to make a cherry pie, push the
12:43stones out with a straw.
12:45Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle that can be used exactly for that.
12:51Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
12:54Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent, then run it for about 10 seconds.
13:00Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
13:03Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor when you hammer nails into it.
13:09Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
13:14The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
13:19Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
13:25For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone, then wipe the leftovers with
13:31a damp cloth.
13:32For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
13:38Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
13:42This'll help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
13:47The sticky residue on jars left after you remove the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
13:54So, take some vegetable oil instead.
13:57Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
14:00Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
14:05If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter, hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
14:11Light up its end, and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
14:17Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull, try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
14:23Not while you're wearing them, of course.
14:25Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
14:29That'll stop them from rusting.
14:31Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge by turning the contents upside
14:39down.
14:39This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
14:45Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
14:48To bring your permanent marker back to life, simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material
14:55inside and shake.
14:56Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes, the marker will be almost as good as
15:02new.
15:03Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
15:07Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container will help it keep fresher
15:13for much longer.
15:14This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
15:18That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
15:23These tubes are usually sealed with foil, so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them, just flip
15:29the cap over and push.
15:31Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
15:36They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
15:39Still coming loose?
15:40Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
15:45Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it, so you can hang it on a handy hook in
15:51the bathroom.
15:51But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
15:56Check out the bottom of the pack.
15:57It has a perforated line.
15:59Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
16:02Two zips too much?
16:04Maybe.
16:05But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
16:08Just lock them together.
16:10Now, no one can open your backpack.
16:12Don't have a lock on you?
16:13You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paper clip.
16:18Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
16:21That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
16:26Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
16:30Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.
16:33So, most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
16:38Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
16:42Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
16:47Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
16:49Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
16:52Now, run.
16:54Yeah, go ahead.
16:55Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
17:00If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
17:05If you ever get locked or trapped in your car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
17:10get out.
17:11If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
17:15It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
17:18You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
17:22It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
17:26The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
17:31Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
17:34That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two spouts.
17:40This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
17:45Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
17:49If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing,
17:53and if you remove your finger, it'll flow again.
17:56And don't forget to ask your server,
17:59Hey, wasabi!
18:00Alright.
18:01A hair straightener is an excellent tool, not only for treating your natural curls,
18:06but also for fixing crumpled money or documents.
18:09You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
18:12Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode.
18:14Otherwise, there's a risk of damaging the paper.
18:18Hairbands are good not only for getting your hair done,
18:21but also to open a glass jar with canned food.
18:24Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid,
18:26and if you don't open the can from the first attempt,
18:29your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
18:34So, put a hairband on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
18:39A simple rubber band will do as well.
18:42Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go.
18:45South Korea has a rich culture, but some of their museums are far from being traditional.
18:51They even have a place called Poo-Poo Land.
18:54You got me right.
18:55This museum is all about feces, human gases, and more.
19:00It's three floors of wacky and colorful exhibits that will make your Instagram followers go wild.
19:05The bravest ones can eat out of a fake toilet pot while in this museum.
19:10But the real fun begins when it's time to leave.
19:13You'll have to slide your way out through a dark room that mimics your digestive system.
19:19South Korea houses the blackest building you'll ever see.
19:23The Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion is covered with Vantablack paint, which is like the ninja of all paints.
19:29It's super black and reflects less than 1% of light.
19:34The pavilion was created for the crisp, light backdrop of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
19:40Standing at 33 feet tall and 115 feet long, this building sucks up over 99.96% of light.
19:49So, it's as black as a black hole.
19:53South Korea is known for its awesome cafe culture, and their Starbucks outlets are no exception.
20:00Take Starbucks Wave Seoul, for example.
20:02It literally looks like it's floating on water.
20:05This cool spot is located in Seoul Wave Arts Center, a place where you can enjoy art galleries and exhibitions.
20:12If you feel like you've seen this place before, it might be because K-pop stars have filmed music videos
20:18here.
20:20Back in 2011, Tesco, the British chain, set up virtual grocery stores in subway stations and bus stops in Seoul.
20:28It's like shopping in a real store, but on your phone.
20:32Commuters can scan and buy virtual items that will be delivered right to their door.
20:36Imagine walking into a subway station and seeing walls filled with pictures of food and other items you can buy.
20:43You can just scan special QR codes with your Home Plus app, and boom, your groceries are on their way
20:49to your house.
20:50Order by 1pm, and you'll have your stuff that same day.
20:55You must have heard about the main star of Korean cuisine.
20:59I'm talking kimchi.
21:01The real question is, where is the element of surprise?
21:04This zesty, tangy, sweet, and sour dish has been around for over 1,500 years,
21:10and comes in over 200 different varieties across the country.
21:14You'll never run out of new kimchi dishes to try.
21:17It can be served as a side dish, main dish, snack, appetizer, and if you're feeling daring, even a dessert.
21:25Ever heard of kimchi and banana?
21:27Yeah, that was actually a thing for a while.
21:30By the way, they say kimchi might be perfectly matched with cheese.
21:34Actually, kimchi can be matched with pretty much anything.
21:37They even produced kimchi-flavored chocolate in Korea.
21:42Seoul, the buzzing hub of South Korea, is jam-packed with around 10 million people.
21:48You'll find narrow alleyways and bustling streets at every turn, making personal space a rare commodity.
21:55If you're strolling through the city, expect to dodge pedestrians on the sidewalk,
21:59squeeze onto crowded subway trains, and feel a bit cramped compared to the wide-open spaces in the U.S.
22:06South Koreans are pros at sharing public areas, so don't be surprised if someone bumps into you without apologizing.
22:13It's just part of the hustle and bustle of city life, especially in busier areas.
22:18Just roll with the punches, literally, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Seoul.
22:25In South Korea, taking off your shoes is kind of a big deal.
22:29Some locals might even get a little miffed if you make a fuss about it.
22:32Most traditional restaurants will require you to kick off your shoes before chowing down.
22:38Make sure to keep an eye out for a shoe shelf.
22:41It's also a good idea to wear easy-on-easy-off shoes like sandals.
22:46And please, for the love of all things holy, check your socks for holes.
22:50Nobody wants to see that.
22:53PDA is not really a thing in South Korea, even in hip cities like Seoul.
22:58You might catch a glimpse of couples holding hands while strolling the streets, but that's usually where the lovey-dovey
23:04stuff ends.
23:06Public displays of affection make South Koreans a bit uncomfortable.
23:10If you're a tourist, keep them at a minimum, even in party zones like Hongdae or Sincheon.
23:18Here's a tip for when you're dining out in South Korea.
23:21Don't wait around for the waitstaff to come to you.
23:23They won't.
23:24Instead, give a shout of Yogi-yo to get their attention.
23:29Yep, it means over here in Korean.
23:31And if you happen to come across a self-service bar, don't be shy about picking up your own water
23:37and utensils.
23:38It's all about DIY in some places.
23:41So get ready to take matters into your own hands.
23:46South Koreans are not afraid to dive deep with their questions.
23:50I mean, people you barely know may ask about your personal life or how much dough you bring in.
23:56So if someone starts getting all up in your personal biz or you feel like they're crossing the line,
24:01just remember, they're probably just curious and looking to connect.
24:05Don't sweat it.
24:06They're not being rude, just eager to get the convo going.
24:11In the US, it's totally cool to ask chefs to switch up ingredients for allergies or preferences.
24:18But in South Korea, it's a different story.
24:21Traditional Korean dishes are cooked up with specific ingredients for hours.
24:26So don't expect them to just switch out meat for veggies.
24:29It's not that chefs are being difficult.
24:31It's just that they put a lot of effort into making that perfect dish.
24:35So when you're chowing down in South Korea, make sure you pick something that matches your dietary needs.
24:42In South Korea, toilets are seriously next-level cool.
24:46They've got cozy heated seats.
24:48They actually play a little jam for you while you do your business.
24:51And they've got these handy wands that spray warm water to give you a nice, refreshing clean.
24:57Some of them even have built-in dryers that blow warm air to get you all nice and dry afterwards.
25:05Just like any other country, South Korea has some issues.
25:09They're facing a spy camera problem.
25:12It's still a big issue, despite tough laws.
25:14It seems like spy cameras are way too easy to get a hold of, with students even using them to
25:20film teachers and classmates.
25:23Efforts to regulate them haven't been very successful yet.
25:26But people are pushing for stricter rules and penalties.
25:31Ever been to Italy and witnessed the lively debates that turn out to be just friendly conversations with a side
25:37of dramatic arm gestures?
25:39Well, get ready for a similar revelation in Korea.
25:43Korean conversations are full of deep voices, power-packed expressions, and the occasional shock factor.
25:50That lady at the restaurant who seems like she's about to yell at you?
25:54Don't worry.
25:54She's just super excited to show you the menu.
25:57It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me, Koreans are some of the friendliest folks you'll ever
26:03meet.
26:04Soak in the melodic flow of their language and let yourself be swept away by the welcoming vibes of this
26:10vibrant culture.
26:13Still, even though the Korean language is expressive, when you hop on a bus or train in South Korea, don't
26:20be surprised if it's quieter than a library.
26:23Locals are all about their headphones, jamming out to their favorite tunes instead of chit-chatting.
26:29It's a stark contrast to the West, where everyone's gabbing away or catching up with loved ones on the phone.
26:36So if you're cruising through Seoul and feel the urge to crank up the volume and start a lively convo,
26:41think again.
26:43Being loud on public transit is a dead giveaway that you're not from around these parts.
26:48While no one will hush you outright, expect some disapproving glares and whispers from the elderly squad if you take
26:55it too far.
26:56Better keep it cool and blend in like a true South Korean, right?
27:01So you're watching your favorite cooking show when suddenly, the star chef adds a pinch of salt to some jam
27:08that's supposed to go into a dessert.
27:10You pick up the phone to call and complain, but right then the chef explains.
27:14It turns out that adding salt to fruit is a common thing in different cuisines across the world.
27:20Like in Mexico, they like to spice up mango and citrus fruits with salt and chili powder.
27:26You can try mango with a shrimp taste in the Philippines and salted watermelon in the southern states.
27:31So how does it work?
27:33Well, let's say you're eating a raw mango sprinkled with salt.
27:37With the first bite, you notice the salty flavor, and the sweet, fruity taste is then slightly delayed.
27:43It feels as juicy and amazing as ever.
27:46It's most likely because salt affects the sweet taste receptor for sugar, and then really magic happens on a molecular
27:53level.
27:54One study even found that we have more sugar detectors in our taste cells than scientists previously thought.
28:00One of those detectors must direct sugar to a sweet taste cell when it gets in contact with salt.
28:05You can try and put salt on any fruit you like, but the effect will be different.
28:10Salt can make sweeter fruits like cherries and strawberries even sweeter and balance the flavor of grapefruit, pineapple, and watermelon.
28:18Just take a ripe fruit and slice it the regular way, and sprinkle the pieces with salt.
28:23Large, flaked sea salt might taste more intense, plus it looks more beautiful.
28:28After 10 minutes, your gourmet dessert will be ready.
28:31So, you need to chop up a heap of iceberg lettuce, but that tough core in the middle doesn't want
28:37to leave.
28:38Just hold the lettuce head in both hands with the core end down and slam it against a cutting board
28:44or some other solid surface.
28:46Not your brother.
28:47Now, you should be able to pull the core right out of the bottom and slice the rest of the
28:52lettuce without a problem.
28:54The next time you take butter out of the fridge and struggle to spread it because, you know, it's hard
29:00as a rock, reach for your grater.
29:02With its help, you'll easily flake off tiny pieces of butter that will melt instantly on a warm toast.
29:08You can also spread them much easier on cold bread without putting your sandwich in the microwave or waiting for
29:14a while to soften the butter.
29:16Professional bakers approve of this tip and have been using it for a long time.
29:21When you're frying something, you first heat the pan and then put the food on it, right?
29:26Well, this logic won't work if you want to make your bacon crispy.
29:30On a hot pan, the meat will cook before the fat can melt out of it.
29:34Your bacon will be too fatty and rubbery.
29:36So, you gotta lay the strips on a cold pan and then turn on medium-low heat.
29:41The fat will render out of the meat and the final result will be super yummy and crispy.
29:47Have you ever tried boiling pasta in a frying pan?
29:51I know it sounds a bit weird, but it can actually help you save a lot of time, water, and
29:56energy.
29:57Instead of filling a huge pot with water and waiting for it to boil, put your pasta in a frying
30:02pan and cover it with cold water and add some salt to it.
30:05Your pasta will be cooking while the water is getting to the boiling point, so it'll be ready much faster
30:11than normal.
30:12And the water that's left in the pan will make an excellent base for a sauce because it's filled with
30:18starch.
30:18Mix it with pesto, tomato sauce, and garlic butter.
30:22Mmm, it tastes like it's straight out of a gourmet restaurant.
30:26Now, the secret to cooking the most delicious and fluffy mashed potatoes is to dry them before you mash them.
30:33After boiling, you can either put them in a pot and leave them over low heat on the stovetop or
30:38keep them in a baking sheet in a low oven.
30:41Then add melted butter that will coat the starch in the potatoes and only then slowly add milk.
30:48Now your mashed potatoes will have the best possible structure and flavor.
30:52If you've shed enough tears over onions when trying to slice them, this one is a must-try for you.
30:59Peel the onions, cut them in half, and leave them in a fridge in a bowl of iced water for
31:04half an hour before you start cooking.
31:06The reason behind your tears is the sulfur that onions take from the soil while growing up.
31:12When you damage its cells, the acids contact the enzymes that start a whole bunch of reactions and release a
31:19chemical that makes your eyes water.
31:21Freezing the onion can weaken that chemical.
31:23To minimize it even more, only use a sharp knife to slice onions.
31:28This way, you'll do less damage to its cells.
31:31It's much easier to peel an avocado if you freeze it first.
31:36Just put it in the fridge as it is, give it some time, and then take it out and hold
31:40it under warm running water.
31:42Now you can peel it easily after you make a couple of crisscross incisions.
31:47The best way to keep herbs fresh and juicy is to store them like flowers.
31:52If you don't have the right size vase or vase, take a mason jar or a water glass and fill
31:58it with an inch of water.
32:00Now put the herbs inside as you would do to your roses.
32:04For parsley and cilantro, cover the jar with a plastic bag and store the bouquet in the fridge.
32:10Basil loves sunlight, so you better leave it uncovered on the counter.
32:15If you've made too much sauce or have some leftovers in a can that doesn't seem to be enough for
32:20anything, you can save it from the trash can.
32:23Pour the sauce into an ice cube tray and keep it in the freezer.
32:27Now, if you need to spice up a meal, you can always add a couple of sauce cubes to it.
32:32Plus, as a bonus, which is redundant, the sauce will last longer this way than it would in the fridge.
32:39Do your meatballs always turn out to be perfectly the same shape and size?
32:44Then skip this one.
32:46But if you're like me, just use an ice cream scoop to get the right amount of your minced meat
32:51mix.
32:51Try saying that five times.
32:53The balls will be the ideal shape and your fingers won't get sticky.
32:57The easiest and probably the most beautiful way to slice a mango is to turn it into a hedgehog.
33:04Wash the mango under running water.
33:06Don't squeeze it while doing it.
33:08Now, put it straight up on a cutting board and cut it into three pieces from the top downwards.
33:14Just leave that flat pit in the middle piece.
33:16There isn't much you can do with it anyway.
33:18Now your mango will have two cute cheeks.
33:21I mean, its fattest parts.
33:23Next, make crosswise and lengthwise cut in the mango cheeks.
33:27Leave some even distance between the incisions and don't go all the way through the skin.
33:32Now, press on the back side of the mango until the flesh pokes out.
33:37Does it look like something to you?
33:39Yep, a hedgehog.
33:40Hence the name of this slicing method.
33:42The final step will be to slice off the mango cubes into a bowl.
33:46Then eat.
33:48Now this one has all the potential to become your new breakfast favorite.
33:52You can cook an omelette in a mug.
33:55Take a large microwave-safe mug and coat the inside of it with olive oil or spray it with cooking
34:00spray.
34:01Add two eggs and one tablespoon of milk and mix them with a fork.
34:06Now add salt and pepper and any cheese, veggies, and herbs you like.
34:10Put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.
34:13Take it out, stir it with a fork, and then put it back for another 30 seconds.
34:18And voila!
34:19Your breakfast is served.
34:21Oh, be sure to use another mug for your coffee.
34:24Otherwise, you get eggs in your coffee, and nobody has a recipe for that.
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