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00:00Trains used to make people mad.
00:02During the Victorian era, there was this rumor that the swaying motion of train carriages made passengers, especially men, go
00:10a bit crazy, leading to some strange and dangerous behavior.
00:14The so-called railway madness was supposedly triggered by the noise of the train.
00:20To make things worse, carriages were locked for privacy reasons back then, so people found themselves stuck in tiny spaces
00:27with lunatics who could snap at any moment.
00:32If you see someone putting ketchup on some car, it doesn't mean you're witnessing them preparing a prank.
00:39It means they're just taking care of their car.
00:41Yup, it goes great with hamburgers and hot dogs, but it goes even better with cars, since it has ingredients
00:49that are good at removing rust.
00:52Rust occurs when the metal gets exposed to moisture, oxygen, and heat, and due to weather conditions, it's hard to
00:59avoid it.
01:00When you leave rust for a longer time and don't deal with it, it will continue to degrade the metal.
01:07So, you need to get rid of it before your car becomes physically useless.
01:13That's when ketchup comes in.
01:15Its key ingredient is tomatoes, and they have many nutrients similar to those you can find in oranges and some
01:23other citrus fruits.
01:25For instance, citric acid can help you remove rust from metal surfaces, since it eats through rust.
01:31We're not talking about the cars only.
01:34You can use it on metallic kitchenwares, furniture parts, jewelry, and rust spots on generally any metallic item.
01:42You can combine it with washing soda.
01:45It's not quite effective against rust, but when you combine it with ketchup, it'll do the work.
01:51Mix these two and apply them to the rusted area.
01:55Leave it like that for about half an hour, and wash it with a wet cloth or sponge.
02:01You can combine ketchup with salt instead, or just apply a lot of it on the rusty area without using
02:09any additional ingredients.
02:11Ketchup removes tarnish from brass copper, too.
02:15Put it on brass hardware on doors and cabinets, or some accessories such as bowls and candlesticks, for 10 minutes
02:22to make it all shine.
02:24And also, you don't put it on meat just because of taste.
02:29Ketchup breaks down its fibers, which means it makes it more tender.
02:33Locking handles as we know them were only invented relatively recently, in 1878.
02:39Before that, people had to get pretty inventive to secure their homes.
02:43Most folks used a latch string.
02:45They'd make a small hole in the door, thread a leather thong or string through it, and then loop it
02:50around a wooden bar.
02:52Even after doorknobs were invented, only the wealthy could afford a proper lock and key.
02:58Vacuum cleaners had a rough start, too.
03:01The first one was invented in 1901, but it was so huge that it wouldn't fit inside houses.
03:06Instead, vacuuming was offered as a mobile service.
03:09The machines were parked outside, and long hoses were fed through the windows.
03:14And to get to the client's house, these large cleaning machines were actually pulled by horses.
03:21Back in the day, animals even used to pull strollers.
03:25Yep, with kids inside.
03:26The stroller was first developed in 1733 for the daughters and sons of a British nobleman,
03:33who might have been a bit too lazy to walk with them every day.
03:36So, the first model was basically a shell-shaped basket on wheels that could be pulled by a goat or
03:42a small pony.
03:43This small chariot was cute, but probably not the safest way to get around.
03:50Refrigerators also used to be a bit scary.
03:52From the late 1800s until 1929, they used toxic gases like ammonia, methyl chloride, and sulfur dioxide to cool things
04:01down.
04:01People were so concerned about gas leaks that they began leaving their refrigerators in the backyard, instead of keeping them
04:08in the kitchen.
04:09This danger even inspired Albert Einstein to create a new model.
04:13In 1926, Einstein and his former student Leo Seelard invented a refrigerator with no moving parts,
04:21using safer, environmentally friendly gases to reduce the risk of toxic leaks.
04:25But it had one problem.
04:28Einstein's refrigerator was less efficient than existing appliances, so it wasn't commercially appealing.
04:35If you ever find yourself casually wandering in the forests of Estonia,
04:39don't freak out if you see some giant megaphones.
04:42These wooden, acoustic giants were set three hours away from the country's capital by interior architecture students.
04:50That's way cooler than the hamster roller coaster I once built for a science fair, I have to admit.
04:56More than half of Estonia is covered by woods, and they're pretty proud of this natural wealth.
05:01So it's not the first art project of this kind, and there was a winding, elevated pathway and a faceted
05:07woodland cabin.
05:09The idea of the megaphones is to crank up the natural sounds of a forest and also to serve as
05:15a rest spot for hikers.
05:18These wooden beauties are large enough to host several people.
05:22And hey, if you walk this far into the woodland, you'll be thankful for this.
05:27The students were given a task to invent some concepts of a forest library.
05:32They built the megaphones off-site and brought them to their permanent spots.
05:36They're set in such a way that sounds from three directions meet in the center and create a cool, natural
05:43surround sound effect.
05:44Thankfully, kitchen supplies, including our beloved grills, have come a long way.
05:49Back in the 1950s, a metalworker named George Stephen had a brilliant idea while trying to create the perfect steak.
05:57Frustrated with flare-ups and uneven cooking, he decided to cut an old ocean buoy in half.
06:02This allowed him to control the airflow better.
06:05And that's how the Weber Kettle Grill was born, changing backyard barbecues forever.
06:11Have you ever used a public bathroom in the summer in your shorts and sandals and got splashed?
06:17It happens to the best of us, so no worries.
06:20If only there was some solution to this problem.
06:23Perhaps a urinal with a small hole so no liquid goes where it shouldn't.
06:28Looks pretty yucky and painful to me.
06:31An assistant professor at the University of Waterloo, Zhao Penn and his colleagues came up with a way better solution
06:38for this sensitive issue.
06:40Their designs were inspired by physics and dogs.
06:44When a stream of liquid moves on a solid surface at a shallow angle, the splash is reduced.
06:50And the smaller the angle, the fewer splashes you'll see.
06:53You can even minimize them to a zero.
06:55And when dogs do their business, they lift their hind legs and do it on the vertical surface of a
07:01tree or a wall.
07:02I don't know if they actually care about it, but this does reduce the splash.
07:07Good job, Pluto.
07:08Talking about that, here's a fun challenge for your next family gathering.
07:12Ask everyone to fold a piece of paper in half, then in half again, and keep going for a total
07:17of seven folds.
07:19Spoiler alert, they probably won't succeed.
07:21That's because each fold makes the paper thicker and thicker.
07:26In fact, if you had a huge sheet of paper and folded it in half 50 times, it would end
07:31up being about 62 million miles thick,
07:34which is about two-thirds of the way from Earth to the Sun.
07:38So, yeah, it's impossible.
07:40The current record is held by a high school student named Brittany Gallivan,
07:44who managed to fold a single piece of paper in half 12 times.
07:48And it was a tissue paper.
07:50The USB symbol, looking like a trident, has always sparked multiple speculations about its origin.
07:58One popular idea is that it represents Neptune's trident and symbolizes power and adaptability.
08:03But there's also a little bit less exciting theory.
08:07A man who claimed to have designed the symbol in the 1980s stated that it was supposed to represent connectivity.
08:13The large circle symbolizes a computer, while the attached shapes, the circle, the triangle, and square, stand for different outputs.
08:22Look closely at a tram's overhead lines, and you'll see that its contact wires zigzag back and forth instead of
08:29going in a straight line.
08:31That's because all trams have pantographs attached to their roofs.
08:35The upper part of the pantograph is gradually worn down by the overhead wire and eventually needs to be replaced.
08:42To wear it down evenly, the wire is not installed strictly along the tram's path, but in zigzag patterns.
08:50As the tram moves, the pantograph slides along the wire, and it wears down evenly.
08:57Those cone-shaped water cooler cups?
09:00Their shape is intentionally designed to prevent users from setting the cups down.
09:04This allows employees to minimize the risk of spilling water on their desks around various electronic devices.
09:11Plus, less material is used to produce cone-shaped cups, which makes the process less wasteful and more cost-effective.
09:19It also kind of supports sustainability by encouraging people to drink their water quickly and dispose of their cups immediately
09:25after.
09:26You're probably wearing a YKK product right now.
09:29I mean, go check the zipper on your jeans.
09:31Yep, that's it!
09:33YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha,
09:37a Japanese company that makes roughly half of all the zippers in the world,
09:42producing over 7 billion zippers each year.
09:45Originally called hookless fasteners, they became known as zippers
09:49after a pair of rubber boots that could be fastened with a single zip became popular in 1923.
09:56The name stuck because of the high-pitched zip sound they make when used.
10:01Despite a popular myth, household batteries don't actually contain liquid,
10:05and if you accidentally cut them open, no toxic liquid will spill.
10:09Most of them are dry cell batteries, which are made of electrochemical cells.
10:13Those convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
10:17Larger batteries often house numerous small cells within them, too.
10:22Even Tesla vehicle batteries consist of multiple small cells.
10:26When combined, they easily provide the necessary voltage.
10:30Did you know that nail polish used to be a status symbol?
10:34In ancient Egypt, queens like Nefertiti and Cleopatra were famous for their red nails,
10:39while lower-ranking citizens were only allowed to wear pale shades.
10:45You'll probably agree that there's no better snack than a pack of chips.
10:49Some are flat, others have ridges.
10:52Is it just aesthetics?
10:54Not really.
10:55The main purpose of those lines on some kinds of chips is to help with the distribution of spices and
11:00seasonings.
11:01In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
11:07Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
11:11This item here was also popular in ancient Egypt.
11:14What looks like a weird bench was actually a weird type of pillow.
11:19Back then, headrests were made from materials like wood, ceramic, and stone.
11:25Unlike our comfy pillows today, those ancient ones were used to protect people's hairstyles.
11:30That way, their hairdos stayed neat, even though they had a very uncomfortable night.
11:35If you've left a pot on the stove and your food burned, once again, take ketchup.
11:41Its acids will ease all the scrubbing and help you with grease.
11:45Just leave it over the night and you'll be able to wash the pot more easily.
11:51Or, keep those small packages of ketchup we all end up having from fast food orders in the freezer.
11:56The ketchup won't be as hard as an ice cube as it freezes.
12:00So, it will be good for soothing insect bites or similar things.
12:05For eight centuries, forks were considered cursed and nearly forbidden in the West.
12:10The first models were used by the elite in the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire.
12:14And they made their way to the West in 1004, thanks to a noblewoman named Maria Aguirre-Palina.
12:21People were pretty shocked by it, to say the least.
12:24So, when she passed away just two years later, everyone blamed the fork,
12:28thinking it was some kind of divine punishment.
12:31By the way, its name comes from the Latin word furca, which means pitchfork.
12:37Next on our list is Nike's iconic moonshoe.
12:40But I'm talking about the unique pattern of its sole.
12:44Back in the 1970s, Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman was making waffles for breakfast with his wife
12:50when he had a sudden idea.
12:52To pour a plastic material called polyurethane into the waffle iron.
12:57The machine was ruined, of course, but I guess it was worth it,
13:00since that's how the first Nike waffle trainer was born.
13:03I mean, its soul.
13:05That clear fluid in gel pens is called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
13:10The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
13:15The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
13:20out.
13:21Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
13:26The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
13:30Neither does it move backwards or flow out of the pen.
13:34Let's move on to another favorite snack.
13:37Popcorn.
13:38These days, cinema and popcorn go hand in hand.
13:41But it wasn't always this way.
13:42In the 1920s and 1930s, movie theater owners were hesitant to allow snacks in their theaters.
13:48They were worried about the mess and the crunching noises interfering with movies.
13:53Plus, popcorn used to cost only 5 to 10 cents, so they didn't see any financial benefit.
13:59But savvy street vendors saw a big chance.
14:02So, they got their own popcorn machines and started selling them outside theaters.
14:07That's why popcorn probably became the original clandestine movie snack.
14:11And theater staff would even have to check if people were hiding bags of it in their coats.
14:18Have you ever helped your friends move into a new apartment in a building without an elevator?
14:23Then you're gonna love this one.
14:25Houses in Amsterdam have hooks on top.
14:28This is a medieval invention for pulling stuff up the houses.
14:31The simple tech consisting of a wheel and a rope still functions now, centuries later.
14:37Why not just use the stairs?
14:39Well, if you get inside one of those narrow Amsterdam buildings,
14:43you'll see there's hardly enough room to comfortably ascend.
14:47And you can forget about even trying to pull a table on top.
14:50Back in the medieval ages, pretty much like now,
14:54only rich people could afford housing around the canals in the best parts of the city.
14:58Those people were mostly traders and used the canals for their business.
15:03They stored goods in the same houses they lived in.
15:06And with regular floods, they had to find a way to keep the goods dry.
15:11And that's why they needed to invent something to lift furniture, goods, boxes, instruments,
15:17and food on the upper floors and pull it in through fully open wide windows.
15:23The lifting tech is one of the reasons the houses in Amsterdam are leaning forward.
15:28This position helped keep both the lifted stuff and the walls and windows safe during transportation.
15:35They didn't have to touch each other.
15:37The gables also assisted in the process and had to be made firm to withstand all the heavy weight.
15:43And in case you're wondering what gables are,
15:46they're sections of wall between the edges of a dual-pitched roof, typical for Amsterdam.
15:52Sticking with old-school fun, it's time to talk about carts.
15:56So, have you ever wondered how many times you need to riffle a deck to shuffle it completely?
16:02The answer is seven times, according to math.
16:05Even cooler, if you shuffle a deck right,
16:07you're probably creating a unique order that's never existed before and never will again.
16:13And if you have a deck at hand, check out the four kings.
16:17You'll notice that the king of hearts is the only one without a mustache.
16:20He's not special or anything.
16:23I mean, he also used to have a mustache, but it was lost in the reproduction of the original design.
16:28Your home has more regular things that can do magic tricks.
16:32Like if you have a house or a big terrace and want to make a nice flower wall.
16:37Try old mattress springs.
16:39Just hang them on the wall and let your imagination run wild with flowers.
16:45An old flower sifter can still come in handy.
16:48For example, as a planter.
16:50Even if you don't have one, you might find it at a garage sale or a thrift store.
16:56Wallpaper is making its big comeback when it comes to home design.
17:00Maybe you can try something different and use some old books with torn pages.
17:05You just need to learn the basics of hanging wallpaper.
17:08And voila!
17:09You get a new cool place for your old books.
17:13There's a solution for the remains of an old book.
17:16Don't worry.
17:17You can have blocks where you'll keep your kitchen knives.
17:20It's pretty original, don't you think?
17:23Solitaire was probably everyone's go-to game to pass the time back in the 1990s.
17:29But its original purpose was far from it.
17:31When developers created this game, their idea was to teach people how to use a computer without them even realizing
17:39it.
17:39For example, dragging and dropping cards into one place helped people learn how to move files into folders.
17:46The same goes for Minesweeper, which was designed to help people get used to using a mouse and clicking.
17:53Cleaning blinds can be frustrating, but the next time you do it, try doing it with a sock over your
18:00hand.
18:01Hands are kind of perfectly shaped for getting all those nooks and crannies on the blinds.
18:06And the sock will do the rest.
18:09Here's something you wouldn't expect.
18:12Ice cubes can help you remove gum from carpet, clothing, and hair.
18:17Just put your clothes in the sink and add ice cubes.
18:20Leave it like that for a while.
18:22Ice will freeze the gum, so you can chip it away more easily.
18:26If the gum got stuck on the carpet, leave ice cubes right in the critical spot and remove the gum
18:33with a butter knife.
18:34It's a little bit harder to remove it from hair though, but still possible.
18:39Just wrap the ice and parts of your hair with the gum in a washcloth until the gum gets frozen.
18:45When you get there, you should be able to break apart the gum and free your hair using your fingers.
18:52Or next time you have to deal with a splinter, just take one ice cube to numb that area before
18:58you even start doing anything.
19:01You might have noticed that movie theater seats are almost always red.
19:05This choice isn't random.
19:07It has strategic importance, which is rooted in visual science.
19:11The thing is, red light has a longer wavelength.
19:14It means that it's the first color to disappear in low light.
19:17It allows the audience to concentrate better on the screen once the movie begins.
19:21Such a design choice enhances the viewing experience by minimizing distractions.
19:27Speed bumps are crucial for pedestrian safety.
19:30But at the same time, they can seriously increase car emissions due to the non-stop acceleration and deceleration they
19:38cause.
19:39To address this issue, some cities like London are testing fake speed bumps.
19:44Those are optical illusions painted on the road.
19:47They look raised from a driver's perspective, but in reality, they're flat.
19:52Authorities hope that this approach will slow down drivers without having a negative impact on the environment.
20:00Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
20:05That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
20:07It's a gas that can expand once the bottle's heated.
20:11If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
20:16Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, making the drink overflow.
20:22The gap helps with this problem, too.
20:25If you're more into Angry Birds, Candy Crush, and other mobile games, that's totally normal.
20:30After all, more people have access to cell phones than to toilets these days.
20:34But not many of us stop to think about how disgusting our phones can be.
20:38The natural bacteria from our skin and the oils from our hands get transferred to our phones with every touch,
20:45swipe, and tap.
20:46This makes phones about 10 times dirtier than toilet seats.
20:51Yikes!
20:52A label on your panties digging into your most sensitive spots is definitely not the best feeling.
20:58Sure, you can cut it off, but often that just leaves even sharper corners that can be more annoying.
21:04But what if you've been cutting those labels wrong this whole time?
21:07Check it out.
21:09On the left, the label is sewn into the seam, while on the right, it's just hanging on by a
21:14couple of threads.
21:15Just snip those threads, and voila!
21:18It's like the label was never even there.
21:21Plus, with this little hack, you can always pick panties in the store that are guaranteed to be comfy.
21:27If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have noticed how nasty the bottle caps have become.
21:32Yeah, according to the law, they now have to scratch your nose.
21:36Oops, sorry, they have to be attached right to the bottle.
21:39If these bottles annoy you too, try this.
21:42Once you open the bottle, rotate the cap 90 degrees, and pull until one of the plastic connections breaks.
21:49And finally, turn the bottle until the cap touches your chin, not your nose.
21:54And drink!
21:55You've been using the colander in the wrong way all this time.
21:59This smart kitchen device has a hidden function.
22:02The traditional way of draining noodles involves dumping boiled noodles into a colander, right?
22:07But if your colander is about the same size as your pot, try this instead.
22:12Place the colander on top of the pot with the noodles, like a lid, and drain the water out.
22:18This method is faster and less messy, and it keeps your noodles in the pot where they belong.
22:25Toilet plungers and sink plungers are quite different, and the toilet version has a handy rubber flap called a flange
22:32that pops out from the cup.
22:34This flange fits snugly over toilet drains, giving you strong suction to tackle stubborn clogs.
22:42While a sink plunger won't help with toilet troubles, the toilet plunger can work on your sink or tub.
22:48Just make sure to keep that flap tucked inside the cup.
22:51And don't forget to give it a thorough clean with bleach before switching from toilet to sink use.
22:56You definitely don't want to mix things up.
23:00If you still work in an office, next time you print out something, make sure to check out this stapler
23:05built right into the printer.
23:07It can staple all the documents that fit in the slot at the same time.
23:11By the way, it's not something new.
23:14Such printers have been around since the 90s.
23:17Why buy a ruler and spend your hard-earned dollars if you can simply use a dollar bill to measure
23:24whatever you want?
23:25Only as long as this whatever is somewhere around 6 inches.
23:29A dollar bill is just about this size.
23:33Even though many people are sure that those tiny holes on the bottom left side of your iPhone are the
23:39speaker, they're actually a microphone.
23:41And speaking of iPhones, if you've got one of the latest models and your phone is out of juice but
23:47there's no socket to be found nearby, here's a nifty trick.
23:51Grab a double-ended charger cord and connect it to another iPhone 15.
23:56Boom! Your phone gets a little power boost.
23:59I bet you've noticed that the hook on a tape measure is a little loose.
24:03Well, that's intentional.
24:05The hook moves just enough to account for its own thickness, ensuring both inside and outside measurements are accurate.
24:12So, if you ever thought it was broken, nope, it's just doing its job.
24:16As for the hole at the end, it's replacing the tape on the edge of a nail to get measurements
24:21from odd spots.
24:24The pockets on new suits are sewn shut to keep the jacket's shape during transportation and display.
24:30Of course, you can unpick them to use the pockets, but you need to be careful with what you put
24:35there.
24:36Anything heavy can easily distort the suit's shape.
24:39The important thing, though, is to remember to cut the threads holding the back vents together for better movement and
24:45comfort.
24:45Oh, and remember to cut those tacky stitches that fasten your new coat's vent, that flap on the back.
24:53Now, that sink squeegee thing actually hides a big secret.
24:58It can store water.
24:59Many sink squeegees have tiny holes that allow water to stay inside.
25:04But why would we need that water?
25:07Oh, you can release it as you squeegee, which will help you rinse the sink as you clean it.
25:13Here's a travel tip that will help you understand U.S. highways.
25:17In the U.S., highways with even numbers run east-west, and those with odd numbers run north-south.
25:24If a highway number starts with an odd digit, it's a spur, which means it doesn't reconnect to the main
25:30highway.
25:31If it starts with an even digit, it's a loop around or through a city that eventually reconnects with the
25:37main highway.
25:38And finally, numbers divisible by 5 are major highways meant for cross-country travel.
25:46Your iPhone camera can also translate laundry symbols, identify plants, and even recognize some bird species.
25:54It's like having a mini-encyclopedia in your pocket.
25:57Another trick, when using the markup feature while editing your photos, you might want to highlight a part of a
26:04picture.
26:05Put a circle around the needed area and keep your finger pressed down at the end of the stroke.
26:10Voila!
26:11Instead of a misshapen circle, you get a perfect one.
26:14It also works for squares, triangles, and stars.
26:18Barilla, probably the most famous pasta in the world, has teamed up with Spotify to create playlists that match the
26:26cooking time for different pasta shapes.
26:28Just start the playlist when you drop the pasta into boiling water.
26:32And when the music stops, your pasta is ready.
26:36Toasters have crumb trays at the bottom that you can and should clean regularly.
26:42Just slide it out and dump the crumbs.
26:44It's an easy way to keep your toaster clean and working well.
26:49You can use Google Maps to share your location in real time.
26:53Just tap your account icon, select Location Sharing, and choose how long to share.
26:58Your friends can track your progress and be ready when you arrive.
27:01You can also save your parking location by clicking the blue dot.
27:06Do you know that the knobs on some ovens have calibration screws on the back?
27:11You can adjust them to get more accurate temperature control.
27:14It'll definitely help you avoid overcooking or undercooking your meals.
27:20In non-prepaid gas stations in the U.S., try pressing Enter before swiping your debit or credit card.
27:26It'll take you to the prepaid screen, and you can enter the amount you need manually.
27:33If you're drinking outside on a windy day, place some coins in an empty cup, and then put the cup
27:38you're drinking from inside the first one.
27:41The weight of the coins will help you keep your drink from getting blown over.
27:45Simple, but effective.
27:48Once you've peeled your potato, you might spot some tiny divots, known as eyes, that still have some skin on
27:55them.
27:56Many peelers come with a handy scoop designed to tackle these little guys.
28:00Just take the scoop, dig in, and pop them out.
28:03Easy peasy.
28:04Your favorite potato recipe will be totally eye-free in no time.
28:10A cell phone's camera can help you to figure out whether your remote is working.
28:14The camera is sensitive to infrared, so you just need to turn it on and point the remote at the
28:20camera while pressing the remote's buttons.
28:22You'll see the LED flashing in response.
28:25If you spot nothing, something is definitely wrong with the remote.
28:30Bonus fact here.
28:32White vinegar isn't just for cooking.
28:34It's also the real laundry hero.
28:36If you add it to your laundry, it'll take out all the bad smells from your clothes.
28:41The amount to add can be anywhere from a splash to a cup during the wash.
28:46And don't worry about the vinegar smell.
28:48It washes away completely, leaving your clothes fresh.
28:52It's also great for removing hard water buildup.
28:57Now, can you honestly tell me you have never used your phone while driving?
29:02I know, me too.
29:03But we both know that it can be dangerous.
29:07To help with this, some newer cars have a special feature called a heads-up display.
29:12This option shows important driving information in front of you, like speed and directions, so you don't have to look
29:19away from the road.
29:21It's like a floating screen on the road in front of you.
29:24This can help you drive safer and avoid getting a ticket for going too fast.
29:29Not all cars are so modern, so to drive safely, you need to put your phone away.
29:35Thankfully, some cars have special places for your phone while you're focused on the road.
29:39One specific 2021 model, Chrysler Pacifica, has a feature where the second row of seats can be folded down into
29:48the floor.
29:48It's good for carrying big items.
29:51But when the seats are up, these areas are good for storing things out of sight.
29:56Just remember to check and clean them out every once in a while, because they can become magnets for all
30:01sorts of knick-knacks, like french fries or wet swimsuits that will surely start to smell at one point.
30:08Keep some cleaning supplies in your car, just in case.
30:12Are you a science fiction fan?
30:15I have some good news for you then.
30:17Turns out that flying cars may be closer to us than we think.
30:21And it's not just because they look cool.
30:24Manufacturers are looking into developing such vehicles for practical reasons too.
30:29For starters, our standard rows are getting pretty congested as time goes by.
30:33We'll need some other means of transportation in the future to be able to cope with a large number of
30:39vehicles.
30:40You can find loads of flying car concepts online, for all preferences.
30:45There's one that looks like a giant drone, and another one like a mini airplane.
30:50The simplest designs just took a car and put wings on it.
30:55Some cars will light up a snowflake on the dashboard every now and then.
30:59In case you're wondering, it's a sensor, and a pretty important one too.
31:03It shows the exterior ambient temperature.
31:06It gets activated when there's a road warning due to a sharp drop in temperature.
31:11It may sometimes even come with an audio warning or a message on your dashboard to inform you that the
31:18roads may be getting icy.
31:19So you can either adapt the speed or change to the appropriate tires if necessary.
31:27Cars these days aren't just adapted for the cold season.
31:30They come with cool features to help out during the summer months too.
31:34I'm talking about those neat sun visors.
31:37Check your car to see if it has this added bonus feature.
31:41We know they twist to help the driver out, even when they're not driving directly toward sunlight.
31:46Some visors can also extend, so they can provide shade to a larger area.
31:52If yours can't extend, there's a simple solution.
31:55Buy a sun visor extender.
31:57You can even find them online.
31:59They work by being attached to your existing sun visors or the windows for better shade coverage and visibility.
32:07Now, your car might have another hidden feature.
32:09Well, it's technically not in the car, but in its tires.
32:14These days, some cars come equipped with foam-filled tires.
32:18They were created to fix the problem of air-filled ones that often went flat.
32:23Why?
32:24Well, because foam-filled tires have many of the same benefits as air-filled tires without the danger of leaks.
32:31Regular air-filled tires can sometimes lose air over time, even if there hasn't been any damage.
32:37In most cars with this feature, the tires are not completely filled with either foam or air.
32:43They have a mix of both.
32:49A bonus of these modern tires is that they make the cars quieter.
32:54Generally, electric cars make less noise, but because of that foam, they end up being as quiet as a cat.
33:00Some people like the fact that they're quiet, while others prefer that classic screeching or rumbling that vehicles make.
33:07But even people who like the sound of regular engines might like the quietness of these new models because they
33:14are still very fast.
33:16Hey, I drive one, and it's fun!
33:20You might have stumbled upon a button called AEB.
33:24It stands for Automatic Emergency Braking, and it's a feature that uses sensors to detect if a collision is going
33:30to happen really soon.
33:32When activated, it will automatically apply the brakes to try and prevent something bad from happening or make it less
33:39severe.
33:40There are two types of AEB.
33:42One that only works at slow speeds and one that works at all speeds.
33:47If the car can't be stopped completely, the AEB system will try to slow it down as much as possible
33:53to reduce the impact.
33:56Many cars now have systems that can warn you if someone is walking in front of you and can even
34:02automatically stop the vehicle to prevent an accident.
34:06These systems use special sensors that can also detect bicycles and animals.
34:11However, a study found that these systems don't always work well, especially at night.
34:16Even if your car comes equipped with this added feature, it's crucial to always pay attention while driving and not
34:24rely solely on these systems.
34:27A little thing called lane centering assist helps you stay in the middle of your lane when you're driving on
34:33the highway.
34:34It's not a replacement for paying attention to the road either, but it can help guide you through gentle curves.
34:40You'll still be in control of the car and can turn the wheel if you want to go in a
34:45different direction.
34:45Some systems give you a lot of feedback, while others are more subtle.
34:51Lane centering assist can't handle sharp turns, and in most cars doesn't work if you don't have the cruise control
34:57on.
34:58What's also cool about this feature is that if it senses you've removed your hands from the wheel, it'll give
35:05you the warning to return to the correct driving position.
35:09A lot of accidents can happen when you're reversing your car, like out of the supermarket parking lot.
35:16Parking sensors can help prevent these things from happening by using radar or sound to detect things that the driver
35:23might not see from his position.
35:25These sensors will make a noise or show a warning on the car screen to let the driver know something
35:31is there, like another car or a person passing by.
35:36If you're planning to have a road trip, you know how hard it is to adapt to various speed limits
35:41throughout the country.
35:43Traffic sign recognition is a technology that can help with that.
35:47It allows you to know what the speed limit is on the road you're driving on.
35:51It uses a camera to take pictures of traffic signs and display them on a screen in your car.
35:57This can be helpful if the signs are hard to see or if you miss them while driving.
36:01Some cars with this technology can even change their speed automatically based on the signs they see.
36:08This technology is mostly found in luxury cars, but it is becoming more common in other types of cars too.
36:17The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has made studies that show up to 6,000 drivers per year have bad
36:25accidents simply because they were too tired.
36:28Sure, I would like my car to come with built-in coffee makers or showers to keep me awake on
36:33those long days driving,
36:35but some do have systems that can tell when a driver is getting kind of snoozy.
36:40These systems monitor the movements you make while in the driver's seat.
36:44It looks at things like how you turn the steering wheel around and move the car.
36:48If it senses you're a bit too tired to move on, it'll make a noise and show a message on
36:54the dashboard urging you to take a break.
36:57Some of these systems even show a picture of a coffee cup to remind you to stop at the next
37:02gas station for a refreshing beverage.
37:04Might save your life too.
37:07Now doctors recommend risking your life at least twice a day.
37:11I mean brushing your teeth at least twice a day.
37:14But you see, the seemingly harmless toothpaste that peacefully chills on every American counter
37:20poses a life-threatening danger because of one not-so-harmless ingredient, sodium fluoride.
37:26Now, don't get me wrong, not every toothpaste out there contains it, but most of them still do.
37:32But don't rush to the bathroom to trash your tube.
37:35If you swallow a tiny pea-sized glob, it isn't fatal.
37:38I'm talking about larger quantities.
37:41A toothpaste tube has only 0.15% fluoride.
37:45To send you running to the hills, you must consume around 8 tubes one by one.
37:49So, technically, toothpaste is totally safe.
37:53Let's go and look for more dangers at your place, shall we?
37:57Personally, I don't have this one.
37:59But if you happen to have a CFL light bulb, you gotta be extremely cautious with it.
38:04The thing is, many of those bulbs are made with mercury.
38:06If such a bulb breaks, you gotta start by turning off your ventilation system.
38:11Otherwise, the contamination will only get worse.
38:14Make sure everyone has left the room, then open a window to allow for fresh air circulation.
38:20Finally, clean the area where the bulb's shattered.
38:22Be careful to address both wet and dry surfaces and contact specialists.
38:27Mercury vapors are definitely the biggest concern when it comes to this element.
38:31Take, for instance, a case of 2008, where a 55-year-old guy in Oklahoma tried to extract gold from
38:38old electronics using liquid mercury.
38:41Unfortunately, he inhaled too much vapor and sadly passed away just 10 days later.
38:46The contamination was so severe that they had to completely gut his house.
38:52Now, you definitely don't want your favorite clothes to get ruined by moths.
38:56So, you might grab some mothballs to exterminate them.
39:00But watch out!
39:01Those mothballs can exterminate you, too.
39:04They usually contain chemicals like naphthalene or a paradichlorobenzene.
39:09When these get into the air, they turn into gas.
39:12That strong smell you associate with mothballs kicks in.
39:15And those fumes can actually irritate your eyes and lungs and may even cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
39:22Plus, there are concerns about these chemicals being the cause of major conditions that even modern medicine can cure.
39:29Naphthalene is especially risky because it can break down your red blood cells, leading to a condition called hemolytic anemia.
39:36So, try to swap those balls for good old lavender.
39:39Moths aren't big fans of it.
39:42Now, it's super important to keep an eye on the plant you bring into your home, because some can be
39:47surprisingly harmful.
39:48Take Diefenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane, for example.
39:53Rumor has it that its sap can cause your tongue to swell up so much that it can block your
39:58airway.
39:58But can it really?
40:00Yes and no.
40:01It's true that this plant contains poisonous, tiny needle-like crystals called rapides.
40:07But they require someone to actually chew on a leaf first before any fuss happens.
40:12Otherwise, you might just feel a brief burning sensation or observe some skin redness.
40:17In rare cases, you might see some swelling in the area that touched the plant.
40:22Generally, just a little nibble leads to mild discomfort.
40:25So, please, don't snack on your potted plants.
40:28This warning is more for the safety of your pets, especially cats.
40:32Now, if Diefenbachia stays in contact with the mouth for too long,
40:36it can cause some serious pain that might linger for days or even weeks.
40:41In those cases, a trip to the hospital might be necessary,
40:44especially if the throat gets affected, as that could impact breathing.
40:48But don't believe the hype that Diefenbachia is a lethal poison.
40:52That's just an urban legend.
40:53The bottom line? One must be really dumb to get poisoned by a dumb cane.
41:00Now, using a power washer can be more dangerous than you might think.
41:04The intense pressure can lead to serious injuries,
41:07and the high-speed spray can kick up debris that might cause even more harm.
41:11If you do get injured, infections can set in quickly.
41:14And without timely medical care, things can get really serious.
41:18Think severe complications, potential limb loss, or even worse.
41:22But honestly, it's not that scary.
41:24Just don't overdo it with pressure.
41:28Here's a friendly tip.
41:29Don't skip out on your weekly house cleaning, especially when it comes to the bathroom.
41:34The longer you put off cleaning it, the more risky it becomes.
41:38Bathrooms are notorious hotspots for bacteria, which makes regular cleaning essential.
41:43You definitely don't want those unwelcome guests like norovirus, E. coli, salmonella,
41:49or even Staphylococcus aureus hanging around, along with those molds and mildews.
41:54Just put things into perspective.
41:56An average toilet seat can host over 200,000 colony-forming bacteria.
42:02And here's another thing to keep in mind.
42:04If you're not careful while cleaning, you can accidentally create a dangerous situation.
42:09Mixing bleach and ammonia can release a toxic gas called chloramine.
42:13Those fumes can lead to some pretty nasty symptoms,
42:16from shortness of breath to fluid in your lungs.
42:19Guess what?
42:20If it happens, you will probably kick the bucket.
42:23And I'm not talking about the one you use for cleaning the floors in the bathroom.
42:29On a sweltering summer day, having air conditioning is definitely a blessing.
42:34But don't let that trick you into thinking there aren't risks involved.
42:38If your AC is on the older side, it can lead to various issues.
42:42For example, the ductwork and filters can trap harmful mold, bacteria, and allergens.
42:48If those aren't addressed, folks in your home might end up dealing with coughing, wheezing, or a stuffy nose.
42:53Plus, an aging AC unit can pose a fire risk.
42:58Older components tend to generate more heat as they try to keep up.
43:01And if they're not replaced, you could end up with a potential fire hazard.
43:06Faulty wiring is another concern, as many wires are tucked away in hard-to-reach spots, making them tough to
43:12inspect.
43:13So, if you have an older AC, it's a smart move to have it cleaned properly
43:18and ensure that its parts and wiring are up-to-date to avoid any fire risks.
43:24Snuggling under a cozy electric blanket when the weather turns chilly sounds like a dream.
43:29But if electric blankets get too hot, they might lead to burns.
43:33This risk is particularly significant with older models that don't have an automatic shut-off feature.
43:39So, the best way to use such a blanket is to warm up your bed and then turn it off
43:44before you crawl in.
43:46There's also the concern of heat stroke linked to the use of an electric blanket.
43:50Once, two people were discovered unresponsive in their beds beneath electric blankets.
43:55The first person's body temperature reached an alarming 106.2 degrees Fahrenheit,
44:01while the second person's temperature was 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
44:05So, while these blankets offer comfort, it's crucial to use them wisely.
44:11Just a quick heads-up about windshield washer fluid.
44:15It contains methanol, which can really pack a punch.
44:18If ingested, it can cause everything from dizziness and headaches to severe poisoning.
44:23Make sure to store it safely and keep it in the original container.
44:27Never transfer it to unmarked bottles.
44:29It can easily be confused with water and other harmless liquids.
44:33And that's a big no-no.
44:34Methanol is super toxic.
44:36For a grown-up, 2 to 8 ounces can do the trick.
44:40You know what I mean.
44:41The windshield washer fluid you dump into your car usually has about 30 to 50% methanol in it.
44:47But the concentrated versions?
44:49They can pack a serious punch with 90 to 100% methanol.
44:53Just remember, these products need to be diluted with water before you use them.
44:58The last everyday thing on our list does seem to be a great buddy of ours, especially if located in
45:04the bathroom.
45:05But although air fresheners can give your home a pleasant scent,
45:09many of them release volatile organic compounds that can build up over time and may pose serious health risks,
45:16including neurological issues and incurable conditions.
45:19I suggest, if you were to ask me, you play it safe and think about opting for natural alternatives
45:25or enhancing your home's ventilation instead.
45:28Got that?
45:29Good.
45:36Hey there, car owners.
45:38Gee, do I have an important message for you?
45:40You see, our cars are like our trusty sidekicks, always by our side, even in the most public places.
45:46But sometimes we come back to find unexpected surprises waiting for us.
45:50Try to imagine yourself strolling up to your four-wheeled companion, and there it is.
45:54A flyer.
45:55Taunting you from under the wiper.
45:57Or, heaven forbid, a parking ticket just begging for your attention on the windshield.
46:01We've all been there, right?
46:03Well, hold on to your steering wheels because authorities have a brand new tip for you.
46:08And it's a real gem.
46:09If you see something on your car that doesn't belong, don't remove it with your bare hand.
46:14Intrigued?
46:16You see, police forces have been keeping a watchful eye on all things car-related, and
46:20they're not just about catching speedsters and enforcing traffic rules.
46:24They've got our backs when it comes to unveiling the latest tricks of the trade.
46:27Take Arlington, Virginia, for example.
46:29The authorities there recently noticed a spike in driver's side airbag thefts.
46:34To combat this madness, the police advised folks to park in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles,
46:40stash away their valuables, and why not throw in a steering wheel locking device for good measure?
46:44Some car thieves have also discovered a new superpower, using their smartphone cameras to peek into your car.
46:51It's like they have x-ray vision or something.
46:53These sneaky people can bypass the privacy tint in your car windows and get a clear view of your treasures,
46:59all without even taking a photo.
47:01Smartphones these days, huh?
47:03In response, authorities launched a stow-it-don't-show-it campaign,
47:08reminding everyone to remove their valuables from sight, or, at the very least, stash them away.
47:14But wait, there's more.
47:17Officers want us to be extra cautious about a new threat lurking around our vehicles.
47:21You know how it goes.
47:22Leaves, litter, and leaflets often find their way onto our beloved cars.
47:26Usually, we'd think nothing of it and simply give our vehicles a quick clean before zooming off.
47:30However, you should think twice before reaching out with your bare hands.
47:35Even if it's just to grab a seemingly innocent piece of trash.
47:38Why all the fuss, you might wonder?
47:41Well, let's take a peek at an incident that unfolded in Houston, Texas.
47:45Picture this.
47:46One woman, fresh from celebrating her birthday at a local restaurant,
47:50heads back to her car, only to find a napkin sticking out of her car door handle.
47:55Now, at first, she didn't think much of it, and casually removed the napkin.
48:00Thinking it's just some random trash.
48:03But as it turns out, things then took a crazy turn.
48:05Not long after handling that suspiciously placed napkin,
48:08she started feeling some tingling in her fingertips.
48:11And before she knew it, her whole arm joins the tingle party.
48:14Leaving her feeling a bit numb.
48:16She got all lightheaded and even struggled to breathe.
48:19Being a responsible person, her husband dialed up 911 in a jiffy.
48:23Off she went to the hospital, racing against time to figure out
48:26what in the world caused this bizarre health rollercoaster.
48:29After a seemingly eternal six and a half hours,
48:32the doctors finally diagnosed her with acute poisoning from an unknown substance.
48:36They couldn't pinpoint the exact nature of the substance,
48:39because the woman only had a tiny amount in her system.
48:42But even that tiny amount was enough to make her feel like
48:45she just hopped on the wildest ride at the amusement park.
48:48Just imagine if she had wrapped that napkin around her entire hand.
48:52Yikes!
48:53One of her doctors suggested that this whole napkin incident
48:55might have been an attempted kidnapping targeting her car.
48:59Wait, what?
49:00A kidnapping involving a napkin and a car door?
49:03It's like a bad script for a low-budget comedy film.
49:05But here's where things get really intriguing.
49:08The local police department, in their noble quest to solve this mystery,
49:12revealed that they didn't receive any reports of similar incidents involving car doors and napkins.
49:17I guess that prankster genius didn't strike again.
49:20Or at least not yet.
49:22However, they do confirm that the woman's experience and symptoms align with other cases of poisoning.
49:27Of course, there are many other strategies to help keep both you and your car safe.
49:32Like when it comes to parking, it's all about that prime spot.
49:36Thankfully, specialists have some tips that will make your parking game strong
49:40and keep those pesky thieves at bay.
49:43First things first.
49:44If you're lucky enough to have a garage,
49:46park your precious vehicle in there at all times.
49:49But if you're out and about,
49:51it's advised that you find a well-lit and open area to park.
49:55You want your ride to be in the spotlight,
49:57not hiding in the shadows where mischief could be lurking.
50:01Now, here's a nifty little nugget of advice straight from the mouth of an ex-burglar.
50:05This guy knows the tricks of the trade.
50:08When you park, turn those wheels into the curb.
50:11I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it's worth it.
50:14By doing this, you're making life harder for those pesky intruders.
50:17They'll have to do some fancy maneuvering just to get away,
50:20and ain't nobody got time for that.
50:22And hey, here's an extra bonus tip for you.
50:24Try to find a car park that has reached the Parkmark standard.
50:27These parking locations have passed a police risk assessment,
50:30so you know they're legit.
50:32With these simple tips, you'll be parking like a pro in no time.
50:36These days, there's still a sneaky way thieves can get their hands on your ride,
50:39and it involves your beloved key.
50:42So, let's play it safe, shall we?
50:44First things first, keep those keys hidden away.
50:47When you're home, make sure they're out of sight and far from prying eyes.
50:51You wouldn't want any thieves playing fishing games
50:53with sticks and hooks through your letterbox snatching your keys.
50:56Now, let's talk about keyless entry.
50:58You know, those fancy cars that unlock themselves with a wave of the key nearby?
51:03Well, if you have to push a button on your key to open your car,
51:07you don't have a keyless entry.
51:09No worries, though. We'll cover that, too.
51:11Picture this.
51:12You're going about your day, minding your own business,
51:15when suddenly a crafty thief comes along with a little device.
51:18This sneaky gadget tricks your car into thinking your key is right there,
51:22unlocking it faster than you can imagine.
51:24They can even start the engine and drive off into the sunset with your beloved vehicle.
51:29Believe it or not,
51:30these pesky thieves only need to be a few meters away from your car key to capture its signal.
51:35That means they can work their magic even if your key is chilling inside your home, safe and sound.
51:41Fear not, because there are a few tips to keep your keyless entry car as secure as a fortress.
51:45When you're at home, keep that precious key and its spare, far, far away from your vehicle.
51:52Maybe put them in a screened pouch or a fancy-schmancy Faraday bag to block any signals from escaping.
51:58Think of it as giving your key a cozy little invisible shield to protect it from those sneaky signal-sniffing
52:03thieves.
52:04Here's another pro tip.
52:06If you ever decide to adopt a second-hand car into your loving car family,
52:10give those keys a little makeover.
52:13Reprogramming them will ensure that any old signals or sneaky surprises from the previous owner are wiped clean.
52:19To make sure your car is always safe, we also need to cover this not-so-fun subject.
52:24Illegal tow trucks.
52:25Those sneaky thieves think they can snatch your precious wheels right off the street.
52:30Here are some tips on how to stay one step ahead of these parking lot pirates.
52:34First things first, keep an eye out for any tow-away crew that seems a bit fishy.
52:39You know, the ones who aren't sporting any fancy logos on their truck or who forgot to put on their
52:43snazzy uniforms.
52:45If something feels off, don't hesitate to report them pronto.
52:48Now, I know what you're thinking.
52:50But what if I'm wrong and it turns out to be a false alarm?
52:54We all should be about good faith, and nobody should blame you for a moment if it turns out to
52:58be a false alarm.
52:59Better safe than sorry, right?
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