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00:00When the doorbell rings and the Domino's delivery person hands you a box of steaming hot delicious pizza,
00:07your first thought probably isn't about what secret history is hidden in the logo printed on the box.
00:12But after you've finished off the last cheesy slice,
00:16hey, no judgment, I've been there,
00:18you might be interested in the little-known intentions behind the iconic logo.
00:23Obviously, the logo is based on a playing piece for the game Domino's.
00:27You think? It's right there in the brand name, after all.
00:30But why did the designers want the Domino to have three dots?
00:33You might think that dots are random, but just like the many logos you see every day,
00:39there's a lot more thought behind every detail than you might notice at first glance.
00:43Each of the three dots represents one of the original Domino's pizza stores.
00:47The plan was to keep adding dots for every new franchise branch they opened.
00:52A cool idea, but considering that there are over 10,000 Domino's restaurants now,
00:58Yeah, dots a lot of dots.
01:00It's probably a smart move that they stuck to the original three dots.
01:04Can you imagine what the logo would look like if they hadn't?
01:07Your pizza box would have to be massive to fit the entire logo printed on it.
01:11Okay, if you have an iPhone Mac or an iPad Nano for your favorite 12 tunes, like me,
01:17you probably see this logo every day.
01:20Hey, even if you don't, we're all super familiar with the Apple logo.
01:24It's iconic.
01:25Literally, that's what designers call symbolic logos like this,
01:28rather than typographical, also known as written logos like Coca-Cola.
01:33The current Apple logo that we're familiar with isn't the first design the brand had.
01:38You've probably never seen the original Apple logo,
01:41which is an illustration of Sir Isaac Newton sitting in the shade of an apple tree.
01:46This is a reference to the famous story about how he supposedly discovered goofing off.
01:51I mean, gravity.
01:52It's a far stretch from their ultra-modern current logo.
01:55The first unveiling of the apple shape we're familiar with came in 1977,
02:00although at that time, it was filled with bright, vibrant colored stripes,
02:04representing Newton's work with prisms.
02:07A few people believed that the bite in the logo could refer to the computing term bites,
02:12but the logo's designer, Rob Janoff, once said that hadn't been the intention.
02:16In truth, the bite was added so that the shape would still be recognized as an apple from a distance
02:21instead of looking like a cherry.
02:24Now, the Amazon logo is pretty self-explanatory,
02:27since it was designed to focus on clear typography
02:30so that the brand's name can be recognized instantly.
02:33Most people know that the yellow swoop is modeled after a smile,
02:37making you associate the brand with a cheery feeling.
02:40But the swoop also starts at the letter A and points to the Z,
02:44which is Amazon's way of claiming that they sell everything from A to Z.
02:49Although, how many items could they really sell that start with S?
02:53Uh, xylophones?
02:55Uh, yeah, just mostly xylophones.
02:58Now, the Tour de France logo clearly disguises a cyclist within the letters of his name.
03:03The O is the back wheel, and the U and R make up their body, pedaling speedily.
03:09Did you spot the biker or read the words first?
03:12Here's another beautifully concealed silhouette.
03:15In the London Orchestra logo, the letters form the head and arms of a conductor.
03:20The L and O create the conductor's waving arms,
03:23and the line linking them bumps up to outline the conductor's head.
03:27Can you see it?
03:28On the surface, the logo of the network company Cisco seems pretty simple.
03:33The company's name appears plain as day beneath several vertical lines.
03:37However, there's more to it than meets the eye.
03:40The blue stripes at the top signify both an electromagnetic wave and the Golden Gate Bridge.
03:45That's a nod to Cisco's San Francisco roots, which is also where they got their name, San Francisco.
03:53Interestingly, using lines and logos can have a significant impact on how an audience perceives a brand's identity.
04:00Vertical lines subconsciously evoke feelings of strength and sophistication.
04:04They seem enticing and powerful, and they draw the viewer's attention downward,
04:09often directing it to the brand's name, like in the Cisco logo.
04:13The Unilever logo appears on so many of the company's products that we use every day.
04:18But most of us have never noticed that on closer inspection,
04:22the Unilever U logo contains symbols that correspond to the company's diverse product range.
04:28Quick, count how many symbols you can spot.
04:30Bonus points if you can figure out what Unilever products they represent.
04:35Did you catch any of these?
04:36A tea leaf?
04:37An ice cream cone?
04:38A cosmetics jar?
04:40A lock of hair symbolizing shampoo?
04:43Beats by Dre's clean and simple logo is just a lowercase b followed by the brand's name, right?
04:49Well, actually, the circle that surrounds the b represents a human head.
04:53And the b is meant to represent someone wearing the headphones.
04:57Do you see it?
04:58Here, this might help.
04:59How about now?
05:01You'll never unsee this little guy jamming to his tunes in his beats.
05:05By the way, circles are a really common feature in logo design.
05:09They're used in 20% of the world's most well-known brands.
05:12We emotionally recognize them as softer and more welcoming than angular shapes,
05:17like triangles and squares.
05:19Plus, they're universal and sturdy,
05:21since they don't have any corners, breaks, or turns.
05:25Businesses use them to subconsciously tell you that you can rely on them.
05:29Every detail is sending you a message.
05:32Even if you don't spend your free time analyzing famous logos,
05:35we all make quick associations with shapes and colors without even thinking about it.
05:40A common experiment has been repeated by multiple psychologists on a phenomenon called the Baoba-Kiki effect.
05:47Researchers show participants these two shapes and ask,
05:50which of these shapes is Baoba and which is Kiki?
05:54Go ahead and try for yourself.
05:56Did your brain assign the names easily?
05:59You're not alone.
06:00Between 95 and 98% of people select the curvy shape as Baoba and the jagged one as Kiki.
06:07This tells us that the human brain attaches abstract meanings to the shapes, sounds, and other parts of design.
06:14Some people suggest that the IBM logo is supposed to look like it has been printed by one of the
06:19world's earliest computer printers.
06:21Those weren't great at laying down a smooth coat of ink.
06:24Now, that might be true, but IBM's official story is that the horizontal lines are intended to symbolize the speed
06:31and dynamics of their services.
06:32Also, one study in 2011 found that when a company's logo looks incomplete like this,
06:39people consider the business to be more outside the box and inventive.
06:43Read between the lines, right?
06:45Well, it's either innovation or your printer's out of ink.
06:49Now, if I told you to picture the work of surrealist artist Salvador Dali,
06:53you might think of this or this.
06:56But were you also picturing Chupa Chups, the lollipop brand?
07:00And very few people know that Dali wasn't the kind of guy to turn down a paid gig.
07:05And one example of this is the logo for Chupa Chups, which he worked on developing.
07:09He was the one who added the whimsical flower pattern,
07:12while the text had already been established by the time he got his hands on the logo.
07:17He also had the idea to shift the logo from the side to the top of the candy wrapper.
07:21This way, the emblem is always intact and visible to the customer.
07:25Chupa Chups is also a great example of another design secret that you'll notice everywhere after you learn it.
07:32When food companies are picking out their brand colors,
07:35they're overwhelmingly likely to reach for a specific power duo, red and yellow.
07:40I bet you could think of three brands that pair rich cherry red and sunshiny bright yellow right away.
07:47But why?
07:48Thanks to its long wavelength, red is one of the most visible colors in the spectrum,
07:53and the first one you'll notice.
07:54It's second only to one other color.
07:57Yeah, you guessed it, yellow.
07:59Both instantly grab people's attention, which is why we use them for important warnings,
08:04like stop signs, traffic lights, and drive-through signs.
08:07But still, why is it specifically food brands that latch onto these hues?
08:12Well, because of how visually stimulating red and yellow are,
08:16they're also associated with excitement.
08:18They're warm colors, which are known to draw people in and give them energy and excitement.
08:23Seeing the color red could affect people's behavior,
08:26including making you think that people who are wearing red are more attractive.
08:30All of these physiological effects spike your energy levels,
08:34which could explain the pang of hunger you get when you see some restaurant logos,
08:39that, and the good old craving for salty french fries.
08:42Hey, where's that drive-through?
08:44Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle, between the handle grips.
08:49They can help you crack nuts, crab shells, and release other tough products.
08:54You can also open jars and bottles, or remove herb stems with their help.
09:00You can keep your cold meals cold and your food fresh by making a DIY ice pack.
09:06Take a sponge and fill it with water.
09:08Then put it in a plastic bag and leave it in the freezer.
09:12Once the sponge is frozen, it'll stay this way for a long time.
09:16Keep in mind that you should use a watertight bag and a fresh sponge.
09:21If you turn over a Tupperware container, you'll see some symbols.
09:25They'll inform you if you can put the container in the dishwasher,
09:28if it can be microwaved or frozen.
09:31You may even find out how you can recycle the thing.
09:35Staplers actually have two modes, not just one.
09:38There's a metal plate on the lower part of the device,
09:41which helps bend the staples inward after they've pierced the paper.
09:45What many people don't know is that you can turn this plate around
09:49to switch from the staple mode to the pinning one.
09:53The pinning setting is for temporary fastening.
09:56The staples bend outward, making them easier to remove when necessary,
10:01and damaging the paper less, too.
10:04When you take a sip from a coffee cup closed with a lid,
10:08the air pressure inside the cup drops.
10:10That's why the air from the outside tries to push into the cup.
10:14The tiny hole on the lid allows some air to enter this way,
10:18and the liquid can go out of the main hole more smoothly.
10:22It's often hard to figure out how much detergent you need
10:26to clean your laundry well, but not go overboard.
10:29Pay attention to the cap of your detergent.
10:31It usually has a marker indicating how much product you need to add to your laundry.
10:36Or there might be an instruction on the bottle.
10:39It'll let you know how to measure the detergent.
10:43You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.
10:48Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.
10:51This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.
10:55You'll also be able to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.
10:59The hole in a ruler can be useful if you want to hang the device on a hook.
11:04You can also place a pencil tip in this hole if you need to draw a perfect circle.
11:10Coffee stirring sticks have holes in them
11:12because those help reduce the resistance from your drink.
11:16This way, they can stir sugar much more effectively.
11:19Such a design also makes these plastic sticks tougher
11:23and prevents them from bending in hot water.
11:26And since stirring sticks are partially hollow,
11:29less plastic is used during their production.
11:32Some boxes of chocolates have little dents in between the holes for candies.
11:37If you push such a dent, the chocolates surrounding it will pop out of their compartments.
11:43The small bumps on the F and J keys on the keyboard help people find the right keys without looking
11:49down.
11:50It's especially convenient for those who use touch typing.
11:54The rumble strips on the sides of the road are placed there to alert drivers who doze off behind the
12:00wheel.
12:00When their tires move over these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.
12:07The black grate on a microwave is called a Faraday shield.
12:11It contains the electromagnetic energy inside the oven and protects the exterior from radiation.
12:18The grate also speeds up the heating process.
12:21Bottles have long necks so that your drink stays cool longer.
12:25Hold the neck, not the bottle itself, and your drink won't warm up.
12:30Dimples on the surface of a golf ball increase its lift and reduce air resistance.
12:35It means that the ball can go further.
12:38The dimples don't have to be spherical.
12:40They can be hexagonal or have any other shape.
12:44There's a tab on the bottom of your rearview mirror.
12:47If you push it back during nighttime driving,
12:50the headlights of the car moving behind yours won't be so blinding.
12:54If you're driving during the day, pull the tab forward.
12:58You can peel an orange more effectively if you cut into the peel at the top and bottom first.
13:04Then make a slit on one side and just pull the peel open.
13:09Headrests in cars are detachable.
13:12You can use one to break the windows if you get stuck in your vehicle.
13:15But by smashing the glass, you can easily hurt yourself.
13:19So try sliding one of the prongs in between the windowpane and the door.
13:24Then pull the headrest towards yourself.
13:26The window will shatter.
13:28But hey, I'd try the door lock first.
13:32Solo cups used at barbecue parties can help you measure liquids.
13:36The bottom line equals one ounce.
13:38The second line means you've poured five ounces.
13:41And the third line means 12 ounces.
13:45Sneakers were originally invented for basketball players.
13:48And since they needed to lace their shoes in the most comfortable way,
13:52side holes were invented.
13:53Those helped players lace their sneakers in any way they liked.
13:57And they accommodate anyone's foot.
14:00Little buttons on your jeans are called rivets.
14:04They were originally placed there to prevent the seams from ripping.
14:07In the past, mostly miners and other workers wore jeans.
14:11That's why this item of clothing had to be particularly durable.
14:15And even though these days, jeans aren't under such stress,
14:19the tradition of using rivets still remains.
14:23A big toothy spoon comes in handy when you need to pull your spaghetti out of the pot.
14:28And the hole in the middle of this spoon can help you measure portions.
14:32One portion equals as many dry noodles as you can fit into the hole.
14:38Sometimes, pre-rinsing dishes may lead to your dishwasher cleaning them worse than it could.
14:43Special sensors inside modern dishwashers can perceive how dirty your plates are.
14:49And after that, they send a controlled jet of water to wash all that stuff off.
14:54The only thing you're actually supposed to do is remove solid food from your plates and stack them up properly.
15:00Ribbed ketchup containers that they give you at fast food restaurants can get a bit bigger.
15:05Just pull the ribs outward and your container will house much more sauce.
15:11While using a plunger on a clogged kitchen sink or toilet, make sure you've got the right tool.
15:17If it has a standard bowl-shaped rubber head, it's perfect for flat surfaces such as a sink or a
15:23tub.
15:24But the one designed for toilet pipes has a narrower head.
15:29The hole near the rim of your bathroom sink is there to prevent overflows.
15:33Thanks to it, all excess water goes into the siphon.
15:37Plus, it helps your sink drain faster.
15:40The hole gives the air gathered in the siphon somewhere to escape.
15:44The hole in a lollipop stick can save your life.
15:48If the stick gets stuck in someone's mouth, the hole will prevent this person from choking.
15:53But the original reason for it is to simply not let the candy run off the stick.
15:59During production, the liquid treat is poured on top of the stick.
16:03The stick is hollow inside, so the candy gets inside it from both the top and the side, through that
16:09exact hole.
16:10And when it gets solid, it keeps perfectly on the plastic tube.
16:15Most padlocks have a tiny hole on the bottom.
16:18It's needed to drain water from the lock and avoid corrosion.
16:22By the way, it's the best place to lubricate a padlock.
16:26Just put a drop of oil there, and the key will turn much easier.
16:30If you don't see a hole on the bottom, the lock is supposed to be used inside.
16:36Instead of opening a banana at the stem, turn it upside down and peel it from the bottom.
16:41It opens much more easily this way.
16:45A utility knife can serve you much longer than you might think.
16:49Look at the blade carefully.
16:50It's made of parallel sections.
16:53Once the knife gets blunt, you should break off the top section.
16:57You can do it with the help of the cap you'll find at the bottom of the instrument.
17:00In no time, you'll have a sharp blade again.
17:03The stripes on headphone jacks keep the wires insulated from one another.
17:09One stripe means the headset has a mono signal.
17:12Two stripes indicate you'll have stereo sound.
17:15And three stripes means the headset also has a built-in microphone.
17:19You can usually find some silica gel in bags, shoes, and many other things you buy.
17:25This gel absorbs excess moisture.
17:27Don't throw it away.
17:29Every time your shoes get wet, put some packets of silica gel inside them.
17:34It's very convenient to use bread tags to organize your cords.
17:38Just take a bread tag and several cords and clip them together.
17:42You can also write notes on these tags and use them as reminders.
17:48So, next time you head over to your local coffee shop for your morning energy booster,
17:53you may want to keep the cup lid and take it home with you.
17:56Of course, they're meant to keep the beverage hot and prevent spillage,
18:00but the lids are also designed to be used as coasters.
18:03There are ridges that are specially made on the top of the lid to help hold the base of each
18:07cup.
18:08The fact that lollipop sticks can be turned into whistles after finishing the candy is just a nice added bonus.
18:15The actual design is meant to feature that hole for another purpose altogether.
18:19Each time the candy is poured into the molds, some of it is supposed to leak into that hole,
18:25creating a tight grip to make sure the candy doesn't simply fall off.
18:29How about the tab on soda cans?
18:32Did you know it has a lesser-known purpose as well?
18:34If you prefer to enjoy your fizzy drinks through a straw,
18:38just rotate the tab and place the straw in the can through the existing hole in the can key.
18:43It helps to keep the straw in place, since they can sometimes float up and slide out of the can.
18:48The people that came up with glass soda bottles also gave it a lot of thought.
18:53Not only are they cool to look at,
18:55but the narrower end of the bottleneck is the only surface you're supposed to be touching
18:59to prevent the beverage from overheating due to your own body heat.
19:04Plastic bottles also feature meticulous designs
19:07to help prevent spillage and keep carbonated sodas fizzy for as long as possible.
19:12The little object that helps with that is the soft little disc underneath the lid of a plastic bottle.
19:17You may think it useless at times, but hey, now you know.
19:21Most Greek yogurt cups come with a little something extra,
19:24like fruit, cereal, or cookie crumbs.
19:27However, the compartments in these cups are sometimes extremely narrow and hard to access.
19:32Without a tiny utensil, it can be very difficult to transfer the entire contents into the yogurt itself.
19:39Well, these yogurt cups come with a nifty design feature to help out.
19:43These small compartments are supposed to be flipped over,
19:46so you won't need to go searching for a toothpick next time you're looking for breakfast on the go.
19:51There's also a reason why single-serving yogurt, applesauce, or gelatin containers
19:56have packaging designs that feature a tin foil covering.
20:00Next time you peel away the lid, don't be in such a hurry to throw it away.
20:04Creasing the foil nicely can easily replace a standard utensil, like a spoon, for example.
20:10You can scrub dishes with it, line your kitchen cabinets with it,
20:14and even scare birds away around your garden with it.
20:17But most standard aluminum foil packaging comes with a feature that can easily be described as secret.
20:23If you take a closer look at the box it comes in,
20:26you'll notice there are a bunch of rounded perforations that are perfectly shaped or punching through with your finger.
20:32When you perforate this, it keeps the roll in place by way of the aluminum roll hole,
20:38and it's easier to pull it and cut it when you need a piece.
20:41You're probably using it to keep your coffee warm on your commute to work,
20:45but did you know the classic thermos was initially designed for a completely different purpose altogether?
20:51A Scottish scientist by the name of James Dewar came up with the idea,
20:55but his idea was to keep certain chemicals at a specific temperature.
20:59The system he invented featured a small bottle placed inside a larger one,
21:04with the air between the two bottles removed.
21:06The vacuum created keeps beverages hot by not allowing the heat to escape the container.
21:12Speaking of fancy packaging,
21:14we bet you've noticed that your plastic milk containers sometimes feature a big round dent on the side.
21:20Let's not be so eager to judge.
21:22It's not a way for dairy producers to cheat us out of a full gallon.
21:26The specific outline for these bottles has a double purpose.
21:29It helps to absorb shock should the container ever be dropped.
21:33Hey, I didn't do it. Mm-mm.
21:35And it can provide some wiggle room in case the bottle needs to expand.
21:39If the dent has disappeared, that means the milk has gone bad,
21:43and you can figure that out without ever having to open the lid.
21:47McFlurry ice cream treats come with square-handled spoons that seem eccentric, to say the least,
21:53with some even considering it a waste of plastic altogether.
21:56It's there for a reason, though,
21:58and you can rest assured it's not poor design after all.
22:01When the ice cream melts to a certain degree, it's difficult to enjoy it with a spoon.
22:06So, the hollow square-shaped handle can transform into a straw.
22:10That means you'll never waste a single drop of your favorite dessert.
22:14Well, here's one controversial design found in a very common snack you'll most likely find in your kitchen.
22:20I'm talking about the Ritz cracker and its dainty little edges.
22:25A TikTok user recently discovered that those scalloped edges are actually quite practical
22:30if you're looking to slice cheese so it fits on a Ritz.
22:33You just need to roll the cracker back and forth across your cheese slice of choice,
22:37and voila!
22:39Perfectly shaped cheese.
22:40Some people were a little skeptical of this recent discovery,
22:44even saying that the brand simply made it up.
22:46The response appeared soon after on the Ritz TikTok account,
22:50simply reposting the video with the caption,
22:53The more you know.
22:54While we're still discussing perfectly shaped food items,
22:58should you ever find yourself with a craving for cookies,
23:01but you don't have a cookie cutter, don't stress!
23:04Just use a vegetable can or a small water glass.
23:07It'll do just fine.
23:08If you do have a collection of cookie cutters already in your kitchen,
23:12don't limit yourself to those shapes.
23:14With just a little online research,
23:16you can figure out how to make watermelon slice-like cookies out of that moon-shaped cutter,
23:21little bumblebees out of heart shapes,
23:23and even farm animals out of flower shapes.
23:26The little indents on the bottom of most cups aren't a manufacturing defect.
23:31Apparently, they were meant to allow water to flow
23:34after the cups are placed upside down in the dishwasher.
23:37They're also meant to protect the cups from being damaged when they're filled with hot drinks,
23:42since cool air can then flow underneath.
23:45Now, when was the last time you checked your kitchen scale to see if it's still accurate?
23:50There's an easy way to do that, you know.
23:52You just need a couple of pennies.
23:54Well, nine pennies to be precise.
23:56When you place the nine pennies on the scale, they should weigh exactly one ounce.
24:01All of us are not always up for a fancy, intricate dinner.
24:05So, it's easy to have a nice, heartwarming bag of microwavable rice on hand in the kitchen
24:10that you can pair up with your main course.
24:13However, if you've struggled with steadying the bag upright in the microwave,
24:17you'll be pleased to know most of them feature some flaps on the bottom.
24:21Place there for just that reason, to create an even, sturdy base.
24:25It's better for your teeth to enjoy an apple by slicing it into thin pieces,
24:29but it does become kind of tedious given how easily they oxidize.
24:34To keep peeled apples from browning, place them into a small water container
24:38with an added tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
24:42If you've already bought some tomatoes, but they're not ripe enough to use,
24:46place them near a bunch of fruit.
24:48Pears work best for this trick, since they will help the tomatoes
24:51reach the perfect consistency for sauces in a jiffy.
24:54Now, while I'm still on the subject of helping you out with your bolognese sauce,
24:59here's a nice trick to make sure you'll never cover the entire kitchen in tomato sauce ever again.
25:04The holes on the pan handles are not just for hanging them neatly around the kitchen.
25:09They're also there to keep your cooking spoons in place while cooking.
25:13Not everyone has mastered the perfect baked potato recipe,
25:16but here are a bunch of ideas to help you out in creating your own household technique.
25:22First, start by pre-boiling the potatoes in salted water for up to 10 minutes.
25:27The heat from the water will basically preheat the vegetables,
25:30while the salt will add some flavor in advance.
25:33Second, if you don't mind more rustic-looking potatoes,
25:36don't be afraid to press them with the back of a spoon just a bit before placing them in the
25:41oven.
25:42Creating some edges on the vegetables will add some nice, delicious crispiness after baking.
25:47Lastly, before turning the oven on, mix in some spices and oils,
25:52like rosemary, olive oil, thyme, goose fat, or even orange peels.
25:56Trust me, you'll never want to bake your potatoes another way again.
26:00Now, who doesn't love a nice, juicy, homemade chocolate cake?
26:04Here's a little tip that's more on the aesthetic side.
26:07To prevent the cake batter from sticking to the pan,
26:10use cocoa instead of flour to coat the inside.
26:13You'll prevent it from getting that white flour dust on it,
26:16especially if you're not looking to coat or glaze the cake.
26:19Sounds like a plan.
26:26If you're one of those people who can't seem to tie their bathrobe tight enough,
26:30try this out, instead of placing the rope on the back.
26:33Rather, try placing it in the front.
26:36Do your earphones constantly slip out?
26:39You should wear them upside down to stop this from happening.
26:42Perhaps I should have skipped this one.
26:43Now I might be running out of excuses to start jogging.
26:47If you're one of those people who can't eat a burger without making a mess,
26:51well, first of all, welcome to the club.
26:53And second, flip it upside down.
26:56Yeah, it surprised me too.
26:58I never thought I would really make any progress with this one.
27:02Speaking of mess, Pringles can be tricky to eat too.
27:05Instead of reaching your hands in a container,
27:08perhaps you should try this.
27:09Place a piece of paper and put it on its side.
27:12Slide it on out and now you have a practical tray to eat the chips.
27:18Most of us haven't been sitting on the toilet properly.
27:21According to the anatomy of our body,
27:24we're not supposed to be sitting at a 90-degree angle.
27:27The more natural position would be squatting
27:29because that way your digestive system is not constricting that much as when sitting.
27:34That's why the mini step stool comes in handy.
27:37Try getting one of these to keep it by the toilet.
27:42The right and perhaps the most practical way to put a trash bag inside of your bin
27:46could be, once again, if you turn it upside down.
27:50Then you can place a bag on top of the trash can
27:52and simply pull the top of the bag downward.
27:56Who would have thought that sticking a post-it on the wall could be tricky too?
28:01Well, to do this better,
28:02just peel it from the side.
28:03That way, the paper won't curl.
28:07No matter what I do, my cabinet always looks messy.
28:11So this trick comes in handy.
28:13Hang all of your spray bottles on a clothing rod.
28:16Ta-da!
28:17You got yourself more space to make more mess.
28:20For all of you who like those small tricks that make your sandwich look better,
28:23cut your ham or cheese in half.
28:25That way, you can divide pieces and arrange them
28:28to fit your sandwich the way they're supposed to.
28:31I had to learn to eat apples properly too.
28:34So if you eat it from the bottom to top,
28:36the core of the apple mixes in with the rest of the fruit
28:39so nothing ends up wasted.
28:41When you're wrapping your towel around the waist,
28:44take the edges and roll them up.
28:47Oh man, not the scissors too.
28:49Okay then, put your ring finger and thumb between the loops.
28:52That way, your hand will get some extra strength and stability
28:55while working with scissors.
28:58Push the center of your food container.
29:01That way, you actually close all four corners at once.
29:04Finally!
29:06Then there's taking a shower too.
29:09During the winter, when it's cold outside,
29:10a few things can make your day as much as a hot shower can.
29:13But there's one problem with that.
29:16Hot water actually opens your pores,
29:18which means your skin is losing more water.
29:21Plus, this way, you wash away all those oily layers
29:24that protect your skin.
29:26So this might make your skin itchy and dry.
29:29Warm showers are okay,
29:31but try to avoid your water from being too hot.
29:34Along with this,
29:35I know we all prefer long showers after an exhausting day.
29:38But once again,
29:40being in the water for too long dries out your skin.
29:43So it's okay to take a shower every day,
29:45but it's supposed to be as short as possible.
29:49You'll want to know more about this one.
29:51How to charge your phone without destroying its battery.
29:54First, the best would be to charge it a little at a time,
29:58whenever there's a chance,
29:59even when you only have a few minutes.
30:02Don't fully discharge the phone before you plug it in.
30:05So, don't let your phone's battery level go too low
30:07because it wears down your battery.
30:10Next, the ideal thing to do to keep its lifespan longer
30:13would be to keep your battery's charge level
30:15somewhere between 65 and 75%.
30:19Of course, it's hard to keep it this way all the time,
30:22so at least aim between 45 and 75%.
30:27There's no need to fully charge your phone either,
30:30especially when you're going from a low charge level.
30:32For example,
30:33if your battery level is lower than 25%
30:35and you charge it to 100%,
30:38this will reduce the capacity of your battery
30:40as well as shorten its lifespan.
30:43A high voltage,
30:44which means when you're fully charging your phone,
30:46only stresses your battery and wears it out.
30:49So yeah, you guessed it right.
30:51It's better to avoid charging the phone overnight too.
30:55Here's something about trimming your fingernails properly.
30:58So, you probably notice a subtle curve on your nail clippers.
31:01It seems as if these are made for a single snip action.
31:05In reality, it takes three or four clips to do the work.
31:09Avoid cramming your nail into the clipper's head
31:11and trying to snip it right away.
31:13When you clip your nail straight on,
31:14you can bend and damage it
31:16and try not to go too short either.
31:20During your first driving lessons,
31:21you most likely learned
31:23the 10 and 2 rule.
31:24Imagine your steering wheel is a round clock
31:27showing 2 and 10.
31:29They say you should keep your hands exactly there.
31:32It's how you're supposed to keep optimum control over your car,
31:35especially if you need to avoid an obstacle
31:37that comes out of nowhere.
31:39But this is apparently wrong
31:41because the recommended position is now 9 and 3
31:44or at least something close to that.
31:47That way, you keep your hands out of the way of the airbags.
31:50You should place both hands on the opposite sides of the wheel
31:53because that way you can comfortably make turns
31:56when you're driving at higher speeds.
31:59Even scrambled eggs is not just cracking a couple of eggs
32:02into a hot oily pan and whisking it.
32:05The trick is to take some time
32:07so you can scramble the eggs over medium-low heat.
32:10When you do a quick sizzle,
32:11you'll only dry out your eggs,
32:13which is probably fine if you're in a hurry.
32:15But it's better to take a minute or so more
32:18to get a better breakfast.
32:19So, crack the eggs in a separate bowl
32:22and whisk them.
32:23Drop a little bit of butter into a non-stick pan.
32:26Pour the eggs in there
32:27and stir them over medium-low heat
32:29until they start to solidify.
32:30You can also remove them from the burner
32:33before they begin to look done.
32:34They'll cook a little bit more
32:36until they cool down anyway.
32:39Have you ever thought you should improve
32:41sitting in front of your computer too?
32:43Even if you work out after you come home,
32:46it's still not enough
32:47to completely reverse the consequences
32:49of a day you mostly spent in a chair.
32:52So, it's important to have
32:54some micro-motion periods throughout the day.
32:56For example,
32:57you can just stretch a couple of times per hour
32:59or spend a few seconds walking.
33:03Chewing too much gum or sucking mints
33:06is not such a good habit.
33:07It's something we mostly take
33:08as a short-term fix for bad breath.
33:10But in case they contain sugar,
33:12and they mostly do,
33:14that sugar actually feeds the bacteria
33:16in your mouth and gut.
33:18If you can't avoid mints and gums
33:20and like to have them with you,
33:22at least try to choose ones
33:23that don't contain artificial flavors,
33:25colors, and aspartame,
33:27a type of artificial sweetener
33:28mostly used in these things.
33:32What's your favorite sleeping position?
33:34If it's on your stomach,
33:35think about changing your sleeping habits.
33:37First, if you sleep on your stomach,
33:39you are severely twisting your spine.
33:41Since you'll turn your head to one side
33:43and have one hip hitched up,
33:46this position affects your blood flow.
33:48So ideally, you should sleep
33:49either on your side or your back.
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