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Discover the unexpected treasures lying within items you usually throw away. This video reveals the secrets of common objects and the valuable components they hold. Join us as we delve into the process of uncovering these hidden gems and learn why you should think twice before tossing them in the trash. You won't believe what's lurking beneath the surface!
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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.
00:08:26Can you believe it?
00:08:27There are two different ways to drink juice from a juice box.
00:08:30The first way is the default one.
00:08:33And the second is to flip the straw over so that its shorter side sits at the bottom of the
00:08:38box.
00:08:39Using the first method, you may have difficulty getting the last sips of liquid because the straw can't reach all
00:08:45the corners properly.
00:08:47Some straws have their bottom corner sharper than the top.
00:08:50It's deliberately designed that way to pierce through the seal.
00:08:54That's why some people believe the right way to drink juice is the conventional one.
00:08:58Now let's continue with straws.
00:09:01Do you know there's a correct way to use a straw while drinking from a can of soda?
00:09:05So, you're about to have some coke.
00:09:08You pop the tab open, then you put a straw in the can.
00:09:11Now you need to make a constant effort to keep the straw steady.
00:09:15See this hole in the top?
00:09:16Yeah!
00:09:17Turn the pop tab around and put your straw through the hole.
00:09:21It'll serve as a straw holder.
00:09:23No need to be annoyed by the tipping straw.
00:09:26So, what's the best way to eat a cupcake?
00:09:28Turn it into a sandwich.
00:09:30Step 1.
00:09:31Peel off the paper wrapped around the cupcake.
00:09:33Step 2.
00:09:35Carefully divide the cake into two parts.
00:09:38Step 3.
00:09:39Put the bottom side of the cupcake on top of the frosting.
00:09:42This is how you eat a cupcake like a pro.
00:09:46Okay, another quick word about cakes.
00:09:48People generally use kitchen knives to cut cakes into two parts.
00:09:52But you can use dental floss.
00:09:55Take a piece of floss and wrap it around the cake horizontally.
00:09:58Hold the ends tight with both hands and pull them in opposite directions.
00:10:02There you go.
00:10:03Now you have an evenly cut cake.
00:10:06Smooth, huh?
00:10:07You can use floss to cut through a cake vertically, too.
00:10:10This way, you'll reduce the chance of messing up the frosting.
00:10:14Do you use your fingers to dip your Oreos in milk?
00:10:17Try using a fork.
00:10:19Stick it between the wafers vertically and dip the cookie in milk.
00:10:22Well, you try it.
00:10:24I'm sticking with my fingers.
00:10:25Been doing it all my life.
00:10:27Hey, call me a rebel.
00:10:28You put your food in the microwave.
00:10:30The plate is hot and the upper part of the dish is steaming.
00:10:34You start eating.
00:10:35Oh no, not again.
00:10:37Your meal hasn't heated evenly.
00:10:39If you want your dish to be equally warm, arrange it in a donut shape and leave an empty spot
00:10:45in the center.
00:10:46The middle part of your dish takes longer to heat up.
00:10:49By the time the center warms up, the edges might be overheated.
00:10:53Sometimes, you need to microwave two bowls of food at the same time.
00:10:57In this case, you can try placing the second bowl on top of a cup.
00:11:01This will give you free space for the second bowl.
00:11:04Creative solutions for small microwaves.
00:11:07Now, better to secure the cup first, though.
00:11:10Cleaning the splashed food will take more time than using this method.
00:11:14To save space, you should roll your clothes instead of folding them when packing.
00:11:18They don't get creased when you roll them.
00:11:20Plus, they take less space this way.
00:11:23Okay, we might as well continue with another packing trick.
00:11:26After rolling your clothes, pack them in your suitcase vertically, not horizontally.
00:11:31Your clothes will fit better into the bag, and you'll have more room for other essential stuff.
00:11:37Drinking iced coffee is a great way to cool your body on a summer day.
00:11:42Sadly, the ice cubes start to dilute the coffee pretty soon, changing the taste of the drink.
00:11:47To avoid this, you can freeze some coffee into ice cubes beforehand.
00:11:52This way, your iced coffee won't get watered down.
00:11:55It turns out that taking a shower too often isn't good for your hair.
00:12:00Experts say you should wash your hair two to three times a week,
00:12:04because overwashing can result in extra oil in your hair.
00:12:08Do you know there's a correct way to fit salami on a toast properly?
00:12:13Yeah, there's a geometry problem.
00:12:14Toast bread is square, but salami is mostly round.
00:12:18You can, of course, do it in a traditional way, by putting two slices next to each other.
00:12:23But then the edges of your sandwich won't have any filling.
00:12:27All you need to do is to cut the slices in half.
00:12:30Next, you line the straight pieces with the sides of the toast.
00:12:34You get four slices covering the entire piece of bread.
00:12:38Most people peel bananas starting from the top.
00:12:41But this way, you squeeze the fruit.
00:12:43The best way to peel a banana is to start from the bottom.
00:12:47Hey, take a closer look at monkeys.
00:12:49Apparently, they figured this out a long time ago.
00:12:52Do you want to have more space in the closet where you store your cleaning supplies?
00:12:57Then this one is for you.
00:12:58You can hang spray bottles on a clothing rod.
00:13:02It's convenient.
00:13:03You can find those rods online or in stores.
00:13:06This way, you'll keep your cleaning sprays organized.
00:13:09Also, this method leaves more cupboard space for other cleaning supplies.
00:13:14There's a right way to hold a burger.
00:13:17Grab it with both hands.
00:13:18Now, place your little fingers at the bottom next to your thumb for extra support.
00:13:23You want to cross out miswritten words?
00:13:26You can draw a line on top of them.
00:13:28But in most cases, you can still read the words.
00:13:31Instead of scribbling some lines,
00:13:33just write a bunch of random letters on the top of the word you want to cross out.
00:13:38Problem solved.
00:13:40What is the best way to cut crusty bread?
00:13:43By turning the loaf upside down.
00:13:45The underside of the bread is usually softer than the top.
00:13:48But try not to squeeze the bread too much.
00:13:51The traditional way to drain pasta is to place the colander in the sink.
00:13:57After that, you drain the water and put your pasta back in the pan.
00:14:00But this method isn't the most effective.
00:14:03Sometimes, pasta gets into the holes of the colander.
00:14:06The second option is less difficult.
00:14:09Place the colander into the pot and, while holding them together, drain the water.
00:14:14This way, you don't have to move your pasta from the pot.
00:14:17This trick works best if your colander fits your pot.
00:14:21If you don't want to buy several colanders, you can still use this method.
00:14:25But you should be more careful during the draining process.
00:14:28Now, does your freezer ever spoil food?
00:14:31You put ready meals and groceries in the freezer.
00:14:34Two weeks later, you'll open it only to find your food freezer burnt.
00:14:39There are two reasons for this.
00:14:40First, you stock your freezer with too much stuff.
00:14:44Overloading can block the vent.
00:14:46Then the air inside the freezer won't circulate properly.
00:14:50The second reason might be the wrong temperature.
00:14:52The recommended freezer temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or a bit lower.
00:14:58Now, what's the best way to hold a steering wheel?
00:15:01Most people clutch it at 12 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and 10 o'clock.
00:15:05This is not very safe, even if you have three arms.
00:15:08For those of us with just two arms, the proper way to grab the wheel is to put one hand
00:15:13at 3 o'clock and the other at 9 o'clock.
00:15:16It means placing your hands where the joints are, in case you need to give way to airbags.
00:15:21Holding the wheel differently prevents them from fully inflating.
00:15:25Toblerone is a fancy chocolate bar.
00:15:28But did you know there's a correct technique to break off pieces of this chocolate?
00:15:33Just push the triangle you want to separate toward the rest of the bar.
00:15:37Who would have thought?
00:15:39Pringles are another hard-to-eat but delicious thing.
00:15:43While trying to dig a piece out of the can, don't shove your whole hand in there.
00:15:47Instead, use a sheet of paper.
00:15:49Fold it lengthwise and slide it into the can.
00:15:52Then gently pull it out, together with Pringles.
00:15:56Now you have a tray of crispy goodness.
00:16:03Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
00:16:07There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
00:16:11These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
00:16:14They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
00:16:17The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
00:16:22If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly because of the resistance it puts on
00:16:29the air going out of the drain.
00:16:31Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
00:16:34A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away, and forget you're filling the tub.
00:16:41So it's kind of more necessary there.
00:16:43The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider between the two standard basins, and this divisor
00:16:50rises lower than the rim.
00:16:54The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
00:17:00If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
00:17:04You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
00:17:06It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking, or you were in a group but eventually separated
00:17:14from them.
00:17:14Uh-oh.
00:17:15Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones, designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, and other
00:17:23similar outdoor activities, do.
00:17:27Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was, many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the
00:17:34outer part in the shape of a diamond.
00:17:36We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
00:17:41Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature, so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
00:17:47They made it from leather, because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
00:17:52Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
00:17:56But the patch is still useful, because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle
00:18:02of water.
00:18:03Or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things, so you have more room inside your backpack.
00:18:11So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
00:18:15There could be a couple of reasons for that.
00:18:18Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
00:18:22Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
00:18:26It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
00:18:29Imagine if it was sealed and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
00:18:34It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
00:18:40Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
00:18:44It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
00:18:47If you use it for dirty laundry, it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from mildewing.
00:18:53Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
00:18:59Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
00:19:03Yup, the one on the finger.
00:19:05These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
00:19:10Because of the loops on the finger, you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
00:19:16Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow while you're hiking or participating in some
00:19:22other winter activities.
00:19:24Like falling and rolling down the hill, like what I tend to do.
00:19:28Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that,
00:19:32it can still be good for you to use so-called carabiner clasps.
00:19:36With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
00:19:39That way, if there's any condensation, it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
00:19:47You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
00:19:52Think twice before you throw them away.
00:19:54You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes or some other product you got
00:20:00them with.
00:20:01These bags are like a drying agent since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
00:20:06You can use them for other things, like, for instance, when you need to dry out your phone or something
00:20:11else that got water in the wrong place.
00:20:15Now, when dealing with a stapler, you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
00:20:21It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
00:20:25Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
00:20:28See that metal plate over there?
00:20:30It's called the anvil.
00:20:32Turn your stapler upside down.
00:20:34This way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option so it won't be so hard to remove
00:20:39the pins.
00:20:40Yup, the anvil is there, so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
00:20:46Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
00:20:53Well, back in the 1970s, people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
00:20:59They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
00:21:03That's why Aquafresh was the first company that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too, which
00:21:10is the blue stripe.
00:21:12Later on, they added red, which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
00:21:19Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
00:21:23It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
00:21:28There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
00:21:31Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
00:21:35That's how you secure the cardboard rule while pulling out a foil.
00:21:41Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan, ball on the top of your
00:21:47hat.
00:21:47It may not have a specific purpose today, but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
00:21:53One of the possible explanations says that beanies are something the Vikings invented
00:21:58because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm throughout the long, cold winters.
00:22:03After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
00:22:06They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
00:22:10Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
00:22:16You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
00:22:21But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
00:22:23It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
00:22:27But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
00:22:32so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
00:22:38Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
00:22:42This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
00:22:47because you can use it to puncture the seal.
00:22:50Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
00:22:56Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
00:23:00Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this, but this feature has an actual purpose.
00:23:06Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
00:23:08This mostly happens at the same time when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
00:23:12They recommend doing it every three to four months, but in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
00:23:22Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
00:23:25It's a cool design, true.
00:23:27But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
00:23:31adding something that didn't have a practical use.
00:23:34These dots are something we call fritz, which are different than fritz, the German guy.
00:23:39When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
00:23:43the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
00:23:47Good idea!
00:23:50Gas cans have a very small second hole.
00:23:53It's there to prevent some sort of the glug that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole
00:23:58as you pour the liquid out of it.
00:24:00Because, when something like this happens, the flow of liquid is not even,
00:24:04which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
00:24:08The hole is also there to help vent the gas and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
00:24:13And that's a good idea, too.
00:24:17The Queen's Guard all appear to have the same uniform,
00:24:20with a shared role of standing stoically for a long time.
00:24:24But if you look closely at their hats, there are five different types.
00:24:29The Grenadier has a white plume.
00:24:31The Coldstream has a red one.
00:24:33The Irish, a blue plume.
00:24:35The Welsh, green and white.
00:24:37And the Scots Guard has none.
00:24:40Their different divisions perform similar ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace.
00:24:45But they have other actual rules as well, suited to their specialization.
00:24:51When peeling your boiled eggs, you can see a hidden layer under the shell.
00:24:55These two membranes, an inner and outer one, are made from the same stuff as your hair.
00:25:00Keratin.
00:25:01It protects the inside from bacteria and stops liquids from escaping.
00:25:05You use X in your texts, which represents a kiss.
00:25:09It's been used this way for a very long time.
00:25:12Its original purpose dates back to the Middle Ages,
00:25:14where it was a representation of a person's faith, honesty and sincerity.
00:25:20Those that would sign off with an X would kiss it after signing as a display of a sworn oath.
00:25:27The X's meaning later changed to represent the action of kissing.
00:25:31And the first document showing this was a letter dating back to 1763,
00:25:36written by a naturalist, Gilbert White, who sent it to his wife.
00:25:41William Shakespeare is a name familiar to everyone.
00:25:44However, we don't know whether this was the actual way his name was spelled.
00:25:48And neither did he.
00:25:51He signed 80 different variations of his name spelling on all his works.
00:25:56Historians haven't a clue which the correct spelling is.
00:25:59The version that we know of was only used on two of his plays.
00:26:04Different forms of alarm clocks were invented as far back as 348 BCE.
00:26:10With many versions throughout the world, all with complicated mechanics.
00:26:15Unaffordable to mostly everyone, they didn't catch on.
00:26:18Alternate methods to wake up in the morning started to be used in the 1800s.
00:26:23One process involving knocker-uppers was common in some countries.
00:26:28A person visited your house every morning to knock on your door four times.
00:26:34Inventor Antoine Rédier felt that he should be woken only when he felt it necessary.
00:26:39So, in 1847, he invented the first adjustable alarm clock.
00:26:45Tennis balls in Wimbledon must be kept at a perfect temperature to ensure they bounce at a consistent level.
00:26:52They're stored at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, so they're cold enough that the molecules inside the ball shrink, ensuring they bounce
00:26:59lower.
00:27:00Then, they're continuously swapped throughout a match as they expand by being hit too much, becoming too bouncy.
00:27:08Wimbledon goes through 50,000 tennis balls each year.
00:27:12You enjoy the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, as you associate it with the weekends and summer.
00:27:18But that smell is a sign of stress made by the grass.
00:27:23Grass evolved to emit various elements when being eaten by bugs.
00:27:27This signal attracts predator insects to remove them.
00:27:30But unfortunately for the grass, there's nothing large enough to deter a lawnmower.
00:27:36There is no oxygen inside your packet of chips.
00:27:39If there was, it would influence the combination of molecules forming inside, spoiling the chips faster.
00:27:46The packets are instead filled with nitrogen, which pushes oxygen out.
00:27:50And this extends the shelf life and quality of your chips.
00:27:56You're traveling by plane overnight and just can't get to sleep.
00:28:00And the first night in a hotel wasn't great, regardless of how comfy the bed was.
00:28:05This is because of a human evolutionary trait called the first night effect.
00:28:11When you sleep in a different place than your home, the left side of the brain responds to more sounds
00:28:16while you're asleep.
00:28:17It continues to analyze your surroundings without you realizing, acting as though it's on a night watch and keeping you
00:28:24alert for any potential dangers.
00:28:27Most animals have this trait, although it's a lot more subtle in humans.
00:28:32But it's still effective enough to make sure you get your peanuts.
00:28:37Before playing basketball with hoops, you would have instead been playing with peach baskets.
00:28:41When the game was invented in 1891, a peach basket was used, with the bottom of it cut off.
00:28:47But it only took 15 years for players to grow tired of constantly collecting the jammed balls and to remove
00:28:53the basket altogether.
00:28:56When you click your fingers, the snapping sound isn't from the physical click of finger and thumb.
00:29:01The noise actually comes from the finger hitting the palm.
00:29:06The instant film for the first Polaroid cameras didn't have their own coating after taking a photo.
00:29:12To develop it, you applied it yourself.
00:29:15Waiting for it to dry took a long time, so shaking it sped up the process.
00:29:19Then, from the 1970s, the film provided everything required for the photo to develop,
00:29:25making the popular craze of shaking Polaroids pointless.
00:29:29Shaking the photo can cause the ink to wave or blur before drying properly,
00:29:33so you shouldn't actually shake it like a Polaroid picture.
00:29:36And just wait patiently instead.
00:29:40Bug spray doesn't repel all bugs, especially the worst of them all, mosquitoes.
00:29:45It does cover the scent of carbon dioxide, which is what attracts mosquitoes.
00:29:50But the spray only protects you for a short distance.
00:29:54Mosquitoes can also track carbon dioxide over long distances.
00:29:58They will continue to stalk you until they find a gap in your invisible bug shield.
00:30:04A great alternative is lavender, which contains linalool.
00:30:07This fragrance completely overloads the mosquito's senses, making it unable to track you.
00:30:13The half-belt on the back of some jackets appear like a fashion accessory.
00:30:18It was initially designed that way for larger jackets,
00:30:21as they could also be used as a blanket to wrap around oneself.
00:30:25The belt's position helps hold the material together,
00:30:28so it's easier to walk with whilst keeping you warm.
00:30:32Ketchup wasn't originally intended to be your favorite condiment.
00:30:36In 1834, a physician, John Cook, sold ketchup as a cure for indigestion.
00:30:43It was an immediate hit,
00:30:45and today, 10 billion ounces are purchased annually in the USA,
00:30:50although not as the intended medicine.
00:30:53Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions,
00:30:57and one in particular, the lightbulb, is most famously linked to him.
00:31:01However, he didn't actually invent it.
00:31:04Warren Delarue, a British chemist,
00:31:06had solved this scientific challenge 40 years earlier.
00:31:09There were also 20 other inventors who made alternate versions before Edison did.
00:31:15But earlier varieties relied on cotton thread and only lasted up to 14 hours.
00:31:21Edison, in 1880, used a carbonized bamboo thread instead,
00:31:25and his worked up to 1,200 hours.
00:31:29It became the most commercially viable lightbulb,
00:31:31and today's ones are similarly shaped to Edison's original.
00:31:36The first treadmill was used in England in 1818.
00:31:40It was a large wooden cylinder with a handrail,
00:31:43although it wasn't used to keep fit.
00:31:46Convicted criminals would be forced to use these for up to 10 hours per day as a punishment.
00:31:52The energy output potential was realized,
00:31:54and soon it was built to work with water pumps and grain grinders.
00:31:59It was so effective that it was used in all prisons throughout the country.
00:32:02But in 1902, it was decided that it was too harsh and stopped.
00:32:07And now, this cruel punishment is mainly found in gyms.
00:32:12During the 1940s, there was a shortage of cocoa,
00:32:15and it was important to find a solution to this problem.
00:32:18A production company found a way by mixing only a small amount of cocoa with hazelnuts and milk,
00:32:24and the original Nutella was created.
00:32:27It started out as a loaf spread, like a stick of butter.
00:32:31It then transformed into a creamier version inside a jar in 1951.
00:32:36But it wasn't until 1964 that it was given its famous name.
00:32:41Your passport might be a dark shade of either green, blue, or red.
00:32:46The darker color not only makes them appear more official,
00:32:49but is intended so that through its journeys,
00:32:52the dirt that's collected is more easily hidden.
00:32:56Wasabi was first used back in the 8th century.
00:32:59It wasn't meant as a spicy condiment as it's served with sushi today.
00:33:04Initially, it was used for its antimicrobial properties
00:33:07that help avoid the harmful reactions to fish with sushi that's a bit too old.
00:33:16Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
00:33:20Is this a myth or a fact?
00:33:23This is actually true.
00:33:25Many products favor the righties.
00:33:26Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
00:33:30Let's say public transport.
00:33:32Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
00:33:37Household equipment and devices are one more example.
00:33:40Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
00:33:44are designed with right-handed people in mind.
00:33:48The same goes for shirt pockets.
00:33:50While some people use both hands equally
00:33:52and others change their hand preference between tasks,
00:33:55overall, most people are right-handed.
00:33:58A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed
00:34:04and 10% are left-handed.
00:34:05This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side
00:34:10than on the right side of their garments.
00:34:12Try it out for yourself.
00:34:14Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
00:34:18Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
00:34:21which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
00:34:26Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
00:34:29What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
00:34:31Myth or fact?
00:34:34This is a myth.
00:34:35It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
00:34:39I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
00:34:42And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
00:34:46Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
00:34:49Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
00:34:52This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
00:34:578 glasses are not a magic number.
00:35:00Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
00:35:03How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
00:35:08The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
00:35:11If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
00:35:15Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
00:35:22Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.
00:35:25If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
00:35:28Any guesses, fact, or myth?
00:35:31It's a myth.
00:35:32Carrots are about 85% water.
00:35:35One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
00:35:39Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
00:35:42Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals.
00:35:46And eating them can help lower blood sugar.
00:35:49Medieval people believed in flat earth.
00:35:52Is this a myth or a fact?
00:35:54Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
00:35:56But so is the history built around this myth.
00:35:59You can't say that at those times.
00:36:01The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
00:36:05Even everyday visible things proved that.
00:36:07For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset
00:36:12formed an arc over the horizon.
00:36:16Vikings wore horned helmets.
00:36:18Is this a myth or fact?
00:36:21The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
00:36:27But in reality, there are no horns.
00:36:29There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
00:36:34Detox juices cleanse your body.
00:36:36Is this a fact or myth?
00:36:39It's a myth.
00:36:40Detoxification doesn't work that way.
00:36:42Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing.
00:36:46The spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
00:36:50Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
00:36:54A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
00:36:58Nuts are junk food.
00:37:00Any thoughts?
00:37:01Myth or fact?
00:37:04You're right.
00:37:05This is a myth.
00:37:06Nuts are full of healthy fats.
00:37:09They're good for your heart and other organs.
00:37:12The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
00:37:18Is this a fact or myth?
00:37:21Fact!
00:37:22Imagine all that waste.
00:37:24When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
00:37:27These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
00:37:32Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
00:37:37Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
00:37:43good as they were on day one.
00:37:45What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
00:37:48I got three of them lined up for you.
00:37:51Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
00:37:54Is it true or not?
00:37:57This is a myth.
00:37:58You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
00:38:02But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the button hole.
00:38:07In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
00:38:12Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
00:38:15Is this a myth or a fact?
00:38:18That's another laundry myth.
00:38:20You want to rid your clothes of germs.
00:38:22Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
00:38:25Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
00:38:31You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
00:38:34Is it true?
00:38:36Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
00:38:40But that's not the best option.
00:38:42A much better way is to start from the back.
00:38:45The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
00:38:48Try to make the stain move up to the surface, rather than push it inside.
00:38:54Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
00:38:58Is it a myth or a fact?
00:39:00It's a fact.
00:39:02Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
00:39:06Most people struggle to learn grammar.
00:39:08Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
00:39:12Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
00:39:16Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
00:39:22Let me give you an example.
00:39:24It's from your first year at school.
00:39:26Yep, the alphabet song.
00:39:29Are you a morning person or a night owl?
00:39:32Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
00:39:37The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
00:39:41Do you think this is possible?
00:39:42Or is it an urban legend?
00:39:45This is a fact.
00:39:47Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
00:39:51It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher Dr. William C. Demond.
00:39:57The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
00:40:01Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
00:40:07Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
00:40:10Myth or fact?
00:40:12It's a myth.
00:40:13There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
00:40:19Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
00:40:24That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
00:40:28Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
00:40:35Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
00:40:38Can it be true?
00:40:40Well, this one's easy.
00:40:42It's a myth.
00:40:43Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
00:40:49Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep.
00:40:55But such people are an exception.
00:40:57One in 4 million.
00:41:00The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
00:41:05What do you think?
00:41:06Myth or fact?
00:41:09It's a myth.
00:41:10A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
00:41:15Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
00:41:18Do you believe that?
00:41:20This will probably come as no surprise.
00:41:22It's a fact.
00:41:24How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
00:41:28Hey, have you ever been vibing out in your room, listening to some of your favorite songs,
00:41:34admiring the subwoofer of your speaker as it delivers magnificence to your eardrums?
00:41:39We all have.
00:41:40But have you ever asked yourself why that same speaker, along with other speakers across the globe,
00:41:46is almost always black?
00:41:48Some of you are probably screaming at your screen right now about your speaker being green, red,
00:41:53or any other color found in the rainbow.
00:41:55Number one, I said, almost always.
00:41:58And number two, if you look closely at the gorgeous design of your brightly colored music player,
00:42:03you'll often find that the speaker beneath it is still colored black.
00:42:08One possible explanation for this is that the original technology of speakers had a diaphragm with black particles on it.
00:42:15So, as soon as a sound is amplified, it sends a charge through the diaphragm,
00:42:20and these black particles are driven upwards.
00:42:22The carbon particles bouncing and touching the upper membrane of the diaphragm
00:42:26are responsible for creating some of the distinct sounds from our speakers that we all love so much.
00:42:33Speaker manufacturers must have gotten tired of their products changing color with prolonged use,
00:42:38combined with these black particles settling on the upper membrane of the diaphragm.
00:42:42So, their logical solution was to color most speakers black.
00:42:48Another more practical belief as to why speakers are mostly colored black
00:42:52is that it's a hue that easily matches up with many types of decor.
00:42:57Walls, furniture, and clothes all often look quite well when combined with this color,
00:43:02which is why it's so prevalent everywhere you go.
00:43:05Listening to music has repeatedly scored in the top 10 pastimes in the U.S. based on research.
00:43:12Nowadays, you find sound speakers everywhere.
00:43:15In your television, laptop, and your phone, you can't escape them.
00:43:20But let's take a look at how they started off.
00:43:23Their origins are in radio and telephone technology.
00:43:26The first form of a speaker was developed by Johann Philipp Reis in 1861.
00:43:32The German was a self-taught inventor and installed the speaker on his telephone.
00:43:37It was just about able to reproduce clear tones,
00:43:41but it could also replicate muffled speech after a few revisions.
00:43:47Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone,
00:43:50decided to try and produce an improved version of Reis' speaker.
00:43:53Essentially, Bell and other inventors wanted to make an electrodynamic speaker.
00:43:58By 1877, it was still yet to exist.
00:44:02But due to the desire of inventors worldwide to change this,
00:44:06research confirmed that it was extremely possible to make one.
00:44:10In particular, the work of Wernher von Siemens,
00:44:13who came up with the idea of an electromagnetic coil-driven speaker,
00:44:17was a driving force in arriving at this conclusion.
00:44:20Why are there magnets in speakers, you might ask?
00:44:24Every speaker nowadays has an electric current,
00:44:27something the inventors were discussing would never have taken for granted
00:44:30at any point in their lives.
00:44:32When this electric current is changing, it produces a magnetic field.
00:44:37To make the panel of the speaker move,
00:44:39magnets are used to create an opposing magnetic field,
00:44:43which creates vibrations.
00:44:44These vibrations are the sound we end up hearing.
00:44:47The bigger the magnet, the louder the speaker will be.
00:44:51Another inventor by the name of Thomas Edison from the U.S.
00:44:55had filed a British patent for a system using compressed air for an amplifying mechanism.
00:45:01The first commercial electric loudspeaker saw the light of day only in 1924.
00:45:07The sound quality produced by the speaker was good enough for motion pictures.
00:45:11It took nearly 20 years for the next groundbreaking development in the world of loudspeakers.
00:45:16This came with the arrival of the duplex driver in 1943.
00:45:21It offered better clarity and coherence at high volumes,
00:45:24which was important in movie theaters.
00:45:27Fittingly, it was nicknamed the voice of the theater.
00:45:30The duplex driver was immediately tested by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
00:45:35and instantly made its film house industry standard in 1955.
00:45:41Until now, this loudspeaker design is still used.
00:45:45Indeed, the film industry does seem to put a lot of effort into its sound,
00:45:49and so do the theaters we watch them in.
00:45:52You may have noticed that these buildings often have thick curtains on the walls.
00:45:56These are soundproof or acoustic curtains,
00:45:59and both are much thicker than regular curtains.
00:46:02They will either consist of heavier fabrics that are tightly woven or have better quality linings.
00:46:07This means that these curtains will absorb sound and reduce the acoustic reflection
00:46:12off the ceiling, windows, and flat walls of the room.
00:46:16This ultimately creates a much better sonic experience.
00:46:20The carpet floors are so thick in theaters for the same reason.
00:46:23It helps to trap sound by providing insulation.
00:46:26From a practical standpoint,
00:46:28this carpet is also set up to prevent the sound of footsteps during film screenings.
00:46:32This concept of trapping sound is also the reason why putting a phone inside a cup
00:46:38will make the phone's speaker seem louder.
00:46:41Any speaker sitting or suspended in an open space projects its sound in all directions.
00:46:46As the speaker vibrates to create sound waves,
00:46:50an equal amount of energy leaves from both the front and the back.
00:46:54By placing a speaker in some form of enclosure,
00:46:57we can redirect some of the energy that comes from the back of the speaker
00:47:01and project it forwards.
00:47:03By putting the speaker in a cup,
00:47:05you're directing the sound more efficiently.
00:47:07It travels only one way,
00:47:09making it seem louder than what you'd hear when you take it out of the cup.
00:47:14Speaking of phones and speakers,
00:47:16ever wonder why your mobile device makes your speaker produce a buzzing noise?
00:47:20This can occur when the two gadgets are near one another
00:47:24and your mobile is trying to send and receive data.
00:47:27The transfer of information produces electromagnetic disturbances in the medium around the speakers.
00:47:33It creates noise in the audio,
00:47:35and as a result,
00:47:36you can hear the buzzing sound coming from the speaker.
00:47:39A simple way to protect the amazing vibe your speaker is creating for you
00:47:44from this irritating buzzing noise
00:47:46is just to move your phone away from your speaker,
00:47:49or vice versa.
00:47:50This will eliminate what is officially known as electromagnetic interference.
00:47:57Research across America shows that, on average,
00:48:0074% of people own two or more pairs of headphones.
00:48:0446% of them mention they listen to their headphones for more than two hours per day.
00:48:09Some choose the headphones by their looks,
00:48:12others by the sound quality.
00:48:14In either case,
00:48:15finding the right pair is important,
00:48:17since a lot of people are willing to spend over $100 on it.
00:48:21Headphones have become a true fashion accessory.
00:48:24That's why well-known figures are trying to make an impact in the headphone industry,
00:48:29like it's the fashion industry.
00:48:31Music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine
00:48:34came up with the idea for the now world-famous Beats by Dre headphones brand.
00:48:39They were walking along the Pacific Ocean one day in 2006,
00:48:43discussing a sneaker deal as they had an offer on the table from a major brand in that arena.
00:48:49After some discussions,
00:48:50they decided they wanted to do something they were more passionate about
00:48:54and landed on headphones.
00:48:56The duo's idea turned into a brand that was purchased by Apple in 2014 for $3 billion.
00:49:03It was the largest deal in Apple's history,
00:49:06and Beats by Dre controlled 70% of the headphone market at the time of signing.
00:49:11The move allowed Apple to take over the headphone space.
00:49:14The release of their popular wireless AirPods headphones in 2016 was another reason it happened.
00:49:21But how did these popular wireless headphones that many of us own actually work?
00:49:26These headphones rely on internal batteries to have enough power to remain wireless.
00:49:32Most often, they have conveniently built-in rechargeable batteries,
00:49:36but sometimes they keep going thanks to standard AA or AAA batteries.
00:49:41They receive wirelessly transmitted signals from their paired audio sources,
00:49:46be it your phone or laptop.
00:49:48These signals are encoded by the source device
00:49:51and transmitted most commonly via radio frequencies or infrared carriers.
00:49:56The headphones receive the signal and decode it to audio.
00:49:59And just like that, it's music to your ears.
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 two 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,
00:50:31you barely see these types of doorknobs anymore nowadays.
00:50:35Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items,
00:50:37most 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,
00:50:54and it has nothing to do with fashion.
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,
00:51:12even 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.
00:51:39To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool,
00:51:42sometimes 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 drawing tool,
00:52:02it 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,
00:52:24and 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
00:52:45melted 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
00:52:55is added to the window for protecting its sealant from UV rays.
00:52:59It also conceals and creates a coarser surface
00:53:02for 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
00:53:15from 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
00:53:49and come with two very solid metal bars.
00:53:52Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car
00:53:55and 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
00:54:06than an actual situation bound to happen.
00:54:08But what if you're in such a hurry
00:54:11that you accidentally drive off
00:54:12with the gas nozzle still in the tank?
00:54:14Well, the nozzles have been designed
00:54:17to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
00:54:20They feature a breakaway device
00:54:22that will allow the hose to separate
00:54:24when taken out with enough force.
00:54:26Initially designed in the early 20th century
00:54:29to be worn exclusively by basketball players,
00:54:32sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals,
00:54:35similar to jeans and leather jackets.
00:54:37If you take a closer look at them,
00:54:39you'll see they have two extra holes on the side,
00:54:41similar to the shoelace holes.
00:54:43They're manufactured as such,
00:54:45not only to provide extra ventilation,
00:54:47but to allow people to get extra creative
00:54:49with their laces when wearing the shoes.
00:54:51Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks
00:54:54are merged at the end for the sole purpose
00:54:56of 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,
00:55:04the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
00:55:07Chopsticks manufactured like this
00:55:09date 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
00:55:17as a resting block for the chopsticks
00:55:18to keep it more sanitized
00:55:20in hopes it can be used again,
00:55:21since they won't be touching the table
00:55:23or any other surface.
00:55:26Women's bikes have a special design,
00:55:28which, surprisingly,
00:55:29has a historical and fashionable purpose.
00:55:32The lower frame is for the most part
00:55:34meant 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
00:55:44for an additional purpose.
00:55:45Way back when women wore long skirts
00:55:47and dresses all day,
00:55:49every day they needed to make sure
00:55:50their 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
00:55:57and their needs at the time.
00:56:00The fact that toothpastes are multicolored
00:56:02is not just a nice perk
00:56:04to make dental hygiene more fun.
00:56:06There's a secret meaning
00:56:07related to each of the colors,
00:56:08which dates back to the 1970s.
00:56:11In those days,
00:56:12people grew more and more interested
00:56:14in their oral health care,
00:56:16and as such,
00:56:17they were looking for products
00:56:18which could do more
00:56:19than merely clean their teeth.
00:56:21One company was the pioneer in that regard,
00:56:24adding mouthwash to its toothpaste,
00:56:26meaning the blue strip.
00:56:27They later added on the red strip,
00:56:30meant to feature ingredients
00:56:31which helped with gum care.
00:56:33Speaking of toothpaste,
00:56:35check 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
00:56:44without cutting yourself
00:56:45or ruining your manicure.
00:56:47Not to mention,
00:56:48it's more hygienic
00:56:49since you won't be able to transfer germs
00:56:51or other bacteria
00:56:52into the product itself.
00:56:54On the subject of bathroom countertop items,
00:56:58toothbrushes come with a neat add-on
00:56:59hidden 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
00:57:08of blue bristles
00:57:09intertwined with white ones.
00:57:11The blue dye is meant to fade out,
00:57:13signaling the time when you need
00:57:15to replace your toothbrush.
00:57:17Dentists say that toothbrushes
00:57:19should be replaced
00:57:19every three to four months,
00:57:21but it does serve as a great reminder
00:57:23in case you forget.
00:57:24Still 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
00:57:31of the Lego heads?
00:57:32Behold, you're looking at a safety feature
00:57:34that the people at Lego
00:57:35designed to prevent choking hazards.
00:57:38The most dangerous issue
00:57:40should a person swallow any of these pieces
00:57:42is the blocking of the airways.
00:57:44Designing a hole inside the Lego head
00:57:47helps the air to flow freely
00:57:48through the piece
00:57:49until it can be removed safely.
00:57:52We're now used to all sorts
00:57:53of modern light bulbs,
00:57:55some tubular,
00:57:56some shaped like diamonds,
00:57:57and some even twisted altogether.
00:58:00Historically, light bulbs were round
00:58:02and the initial shape
00:58:03served a purpose in itself.
00:58:05It was mainly connected to the fact
00:58:07that glass bulbs were hand-blown,
00:58:09which gave them the round shape
00:58:10to begin with.
00:58:11The hidden practical reason
00:58:13was that the light bulb filament
00:58:14needed to be at the same distance
00:58:16from every surface of the glass sphere.
00:58:18The easiest way to achieve this
00:58:20was to make the glass
00:58:21in the shape of a globe.
00:58:25Want to pour yourself a drink
00:58:26before we begin?
00:58:27Just make sure not to grab
00:58:28the 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
00:58:35will alter the drink's temperature
00:58:36and it will get warmer much sooner.
00:58:39While we're in the kitchen,
00:58:41let's check out your fridge.
00:58:43Most of those come with designated areas
00:58:45in the door shelves
00:58:46for eggs,
00:58:47but this may not be the best solution
00:58:48for storing them.
00:58:50The temperature in the door shelves
00:58:52tends to be a bit higher
00:58:53than in the fridge itself,
00:58:54so it's not the best place
00:58:56to store delicate types of food,
00:58:57like eggs or dairy.
00:58:59Make sure to remember that
00:59:00after your next trip
00:59:01to the supermarket.
00:59:03Also, while we're still browsing items
00:59:05in the fridge,
00:59:06did you know that waiting for food
00:59:07to cool down before refrigerating it
00:59:09may be bad for it?
00:59:11Keeping food at room temperature
00:59:13for more than two hours
00:59:14can increase its chances
00:59:15of going bad.
00:59:17So, pop it in as soon as possible.
00:59:19Just make sure to divide your food
00:59:21into smaller batches
00:59:22to 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,
00:59:30remember to never store chocolate
00:59:32in the fridge.
00:59:33The lower temperatures inside
00:59:34can cause the chocolate flavor
00:59:36to dull.
00:59:37Also, who wants to eat
00:59:38rock-hard chocolate anyway?
00:59:41When it comes to breakfast,
00:59:43next time you boil an egg,
00:59:45try putting a teaspoon of baking soda
00:59:46into the water when boiling.
00:59:48The eggshells will peel off way easier.
00:59:52Another tip is to crack the egg on one end
00:59:54and run it under the tap.
00:59:56The water stream will help peel off
00:59:58the shell faster
00:59:59and with way less of a mess.
01:00:02Fan of smoothies?
01:00:03Bet you didn't know
01:00:04there's actually a correct way
01:00:05to load up your blender.
01:00:07Start with the liquids,
01:00:08then pile up the solids as you go.
01:00:10The motion created by the movement
01:00:12of the liquids will ensure a smooth,
01:00:14clump-free, delicious breakfast or snack.
01:00:17After that, you can clean it
01:00:19by simply adding some dishwashing soap
01:00:21and some water
01:00:22and letting it blend away.
01:00:23No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore
01:00:26since the full cycle of the dishwasher
01:00:28can damage the metal plates on the blender.
01:00:31If you're ever in the mood
01:00:32for a peanut butter sandwich
01:00:33but the peanut butter is all split
01:00:35with the oils on top,
01:00:37remember, there's a correct way to store it.
01:00:39Placing the peanut butter jar
01:00:41upside down in your cupboard
01:00:42will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.
01:00:46Love a good steak
01:00:47but never get a perfect consistency?
01:00:49You're probably digging in too soon.
01:00:52You have to let the meat rest
01:00:53after cooking for at least 10 minutes
01:00:55before you start cutting it.
01:00:57Using the right knife
01:00:58will also give you better results.
01:01:00A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose
01:01:02any of those lovely meat juices.
01:01:05It's pasta night.
01:01:07Ever wondered why there's a hole
01:01:08in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?
01:01:10Turns out you can use that hole
01:01:12to check how much pasta to cook per person.
01:01:15Now you know exactly how much of it to boil
01:01:17for that special marinara sauce of yours.
01:01:20When using non-stick pans,
01:01:22never use metal utensils.
01:01:24Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.
01:01:26The metal will be way too rough
01:01:28on the surface of your pans
01:01:29and can actually damage
01:01:31the non-adherent surface.
01:01:33Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?
01:01:35Aren't we all?
01:01:36Quick tip for reheating your dinner
01:01:38in the microwave.
01:01:39Try spreading the food
01:01:40around the edges of the plate.
01:01:43Microwaves are indeed designed
01:01:44to heat food as evenly as possible.
01:01:47But not if the food is piled up.
01:01:50Ever try to take out
01:01:52a single Tic Tac from the tiny container?
01:01:54Just turn the box on its side.
01:01:56There's a cleverly designed slot
01:01:58on the plastic top
01:01:59precisely for that.
01:02:00No more shaking the Tic Tac box
01:02:02like a maniac.
01:02:04If you're up for some music
01:02:05but don't have a speaker around,
01:02:07don't worry.
01:02:08Placing your phone in a cup or bowl
01:02:10will amplify the sound
01:02:11and make your experience
01:02:12so much better.
01:02:14In a hurry,
01:02:15and your phone is running out of battery,
01:02:17there's a simple way
01:02:18to reduce the charging time.
01:02:21Simply set the phone to airplane mode.
01:02:23You'll see.
01:02:24It'll charge up to 100% in no time.
01:02:27We all keep our phones
01:02:28in all sorts of places.
01:02:30Our pockets,
01:02:30bags,
01:02:31under our pillows.
01:02:33Hence,
01:02:33a lot of fuzz or lint
01:02:34can get stuck in the charging port.
01:02:36For safety reasons,
01:02:37turn the phone off
01:02:38before cleaning it.
01:02:39You can use
01:02:40specifically designed tools
01:02:41for cleaning the charging ports,
01:02:43speakers,
01:02:44or a microphone.
01:02:45Just be sure to be gentle.
01:02:48Nice desk you got there.
01:02:49Did you know
01:02:50that those little legs
01:02:51on the back of the keyboard
01:02:53are actually there
01:02:54to help you see the keys better?
01:02:56However,
01:02:57if you can type
01:02:57without having to look at the keyboard,
01:02:59don't use them to lift the keyboard up.
01:03:01This position can damage your wrists
01:03:03when using for a long period of time.
01:03:06If you like to keep your things organized
01:03:08and prefer to use sticky notes,
01:03:10just make sure to remove them
01:03:11from the notes cube
01:03:12from side to side
01:03:14to prevent curling.
01:03:16We all feel a little overwhelmed
01:03:18when it comes to storage,
01:03:19especially linens.
01:03:20One easy way
01:03:21to make sure
01:03:22you'll never get mixed sheets
01:03:23is to store each set
01:03:25in the matching pillowcase.
01:03:27Not only will you get
01:03:28easy access to each set,
01:03:29but it's way nicer
01:03:30to look at on the shelves.
01:03:32When it comes to storing clothing,
01:03:34people use wooden hangers
01:03:36for more than just aesthetic reasons.
01:03:37They may be bigger
01:03:38and heavier than plastic ones,
01:03:40but they also help repel moths.
01:03:42Keep that in mind,
01:03:43more so when storing winter clothes.
01:03:47Were you ever curious
01:03:48about that one extra loophole
01:03:50in your running shoes?
01:03:51That one just next to your ankles?
01:03:54Well, turns out
01:03:55it's there for a reason.
01:03:56The tighter the laces on your shoes,
01:03:58the less likely you are
01:03:59to get blisters.
01:04:00Always fit your shoes correctly
01:04:02and use that extra loop in the shoes
01:04:04if needed before you go for a run.
01:04:07Your dress shirts
01:04:08have a tiny secret too.
01:04:10On the inside of the shirt,
01:04:11right between the shoulders,
01:04:12there's a tiny loop
01:04:14that you can use
01:04:14to hang the garment
01:04:15whenever you don't have
01:04:17a hanger lying around.
01:04:19Nothing can ruin
01:04:20a good vacation
01:04:21more than unorganized baggage.
01:04:23To make sure
01:04:24you never have to stuff
01:04:26your luggage
01:04:26with a huge pile
01:04:27of random clothes,
01:04:29instead of folding,
01:04:30try rolling your stuff
01:04:32and placing it neatly
01:04:33in the baggage.
01:04:35This way,
01:04:36you save a lot of space.
01:04:38You have easy access
01:04:39to everything you need
01:04:40and your clothes
01:04:41will be less wrinkled.
01:04:44Not to be intrusive,
01:04:45but there's a bunch of things
01:04:47I'd like to show you
01:04:48in the bathroom as well.
01:04:50Wash your hands
01:04:51for at least 20 seconds
01:04:53each time
01:04:54to get rid of all the germs.
01:04:55To save the effort,
01:04:57open and close the tap
01:04:58with your wrist
01:04:59if possible.
01:05:00There you go.
01:05:01Squeaky clean hands
01:05:03for a longer period of time.
01:05:06Always brush your hair
01:05:07from the bottom
01:05:08if you want to get rid
01:05:09of any knots.
01:05:10Brushing your hair
01:05:11from the top
01:05:12will only cause
01:05:13more damage.
01:05:15When it's time
01:05:16to wash your hair,
01:05:18be sure to concentrate
01:05:19the shampoo
01:05:20on the scalp.
01:05:21Be careful, though,
01:05:22never to apply the shampoo
01:05:24directly to your head.
01:05:25Lather it a bit
01:05:26with some water
01:05:27between your hands
01:05:28before you start
01:05:29massaging it in.
01:05:31You can skip shampooing
01:05:33the lengths of your hair
01:05:34unless they're really dirty.
01:05:36The foam that goes down
01:05:37from your scalp
01:05:38is sufficient
01:05:39to clean that portion.
01:05:41Take good care
01:05:42of your loofah as well.
01:05:44Leaving it in a moist,
01:05:45warm shower
01:05:46can increase its chances
01:05:47of gathering
01:05:48all sorts of nasty bacteria.
01:05:51Either throw it in
01:05:52with your laundry
01:05:53once a week
01:05:53or let it soak
01:05:55in a solution
01:05:56with diluted bleach.
01:05:58We're sure you always
01:06:00moisturize after your shower,
01:06:02but there's a correct way
01:06:03to do that, too.
01:06:04Don't add too much cream
01:06:06on your face
01:06:07and make sure to tap,
01:06:09not rub it in.
01:06:10Your skin will thank you for it.
01:06:13You don't have to be a dentist
01:06:15to know how important
01:06:16flossing is.
01:06:18Next time,
01:06:19try tying your floss
01:06:21in a knot
01:06:21with the added tension
01:06:22and grip.
01:06:24Your teeth will be cleaner
01:06:25in no time.
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