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Transform your perspective on ordinary household items and discover their surprising potential. Everyday tools and kitchen gadgets are often overlooked, but they hold incredible utility waiting to be unleashed. In this video, we delve into the secret features and clever designs of common objects that can revolutionize your home setup. Don't miss out on optimizing your life with these hidden gems!
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00:00:00So, next time you head over to your local coffee shop for your morning energy booster,
00:00:05you may want to keep the cup lid and take it home with you.
00:00:07Of course, they're meant to keep the beverage hot and prevent spillage,
00:00:11but the lids are also designed to be used as coasters.
00:00:14There are ridges that are specially made on the top of the lid to help hold the base of each
00:00:19cup.
00:00:20The fact that lollipop sticks can be turned into whistles after finishing the candy is just a nice added bonus.
00:00:26The actual design is meant to feature that hole for another purpose altogether.
00:00:31Each time the candy is poured into the molds, some of it is supposed to leak into that hole,
00:00:37creating a tight grip to make sure the candy doesn't simply fall off.
00:00:41How about the tab on soda cans? Did you know it has a lesser-known purpose as well?
00:00:46If you prefer to enjoy your fizzy drinks through a straw,
00:00:49just rotate the tab and place the straw in the can through the existing hole in the can key.
00:00:54It helps to keep the straw in place since they can sometimes float up and slide out of the can.
00:01:00The people that came up with glass soda bottles also gave it a lot of thought.
00:01:04Not only are they cool to look at,
00:01:06but the narrower end of the bottleneck is the only surface you're supposed to be touching
00:01:11to prevent the beverage from overheating due to your own body heat.
00:01:15Plastic bottles also feature meticulous designs
00:01:19to help prevent spillage and keep carbonated sodas fizzy for as long as possible.
00:01:23The little object that helps with that is the soft little disc underneath the lid of a plastic bottle.
00:01:29You may think it useless at times, but hey, now you know.
00:01:33Most Greek yogurt cups come with a little something extra, like fruit, cereal, or cookie crumbs.
00:01:39However, the compartments in these cups are sometimes extremely narrow and hard to access.
00:01:44Without a tiny utensil, it can be very difficult to transfer the entire contents into the yogurt itself.
00:01:50Well, these yogurt cups come with a nifty design feature to help out.
00:01:55These small compartments are supposed to be flipped over,
00:01:58so you won't need to go searching for a toothpick next time you're looking for breakfast on the go.
00:02:03There's also a reason why single-serving yogurt, applesauce, or gelatin containers
00:02:08have packaging designs that feature a tin foil covering.
00:02:11Next time you peel away the lid, don't be in such a hurry to throw it away.
00:02:16Creasing the foil nicely can easily replace a standard utensil, like a spoon, for example.
00:02:22You can scrub dishes with it, line your kitchen cabinets with it,
00:02:25and even scare birds away around your garden with it.
00:02:28But most standard aluminum foil packaging comes with a feature that can easily be described as secret.
00:02:35If you take a closer look at the box it comes in,
00:02:38you'll notice there are a bunch of rounded perforations that are perfectly shaped or punching through with your finger.
00:02:44When you perforate this, it keeps the roll in place by way of the aluminum roll hole,
00:02:49and it's easier to pull it and cut it when you need a piece.
00:02:53You're probably using it to keep your coffee warm on your commute to work,
00:02:57but did you know the classic thermos was initially designed for a completely different purpose altogether?
00:03:02A Scottish scientist by the name of James Dewar came up with the idea,
00:03:07but his idea was to keep certain chemicals at a specific temperature.
00:03:10The system he invented featured a small bottle placed inside a larger one,
00:03:15with the air between the two bottles removed.
00:03:18The vacuum created keeps beverages hot by not allowing the heat to escape the container.
00:03:24Speaking of fancy packaging,
00:03:26we bet you've noticed that your plastic milk containers sometimes feature a big round dent on the side.
00:03:31Let's not be so eager to judge.
00:03:33It's not a way for dairy producers to cheat us out of a full gallon.
00:03:37The specific outline for these bottles has a double purpose.
00:03:41It helps to absorb shock should the container ever be dropped.
00:03:45Hey, I didn't do it.
00:03:46Mm-mm.
00:03:47And it can provide some wiggle room in case the bottle needs to expand.
00:03:51If the dent has disappeared, that means the milk has gone bad,
00:03:54and you can figure that out without ever having to open the lid.
00:03:58McFlurry ice cream treats come with square-handled spoons that seem eccentric, to say the least,
00:04:04with some even considering it a waste of plastic altogether.
00:04:08It's there for a reason, though, and you can rest assured it's not poor design after all.
00:04:13When the ice cream melts to a certain degree, it's difficult to enjoy it with a spoon,
00:04:17so the hollow square-shaped handle can transform into a straw.
00:04:21That means you'll never waste a single drop of your favorite dessert.
00:04:26Well, here's one controversial design found in a very common snack you'll most likely find in your kitchen.
00:04:32I'm talking about the Ritz cracker and its dainty little edges.
00:04:36A TikTok user recently discovered that those scalloped edges are actually quite practical
00:04:41if you're looking to slice cheese so it fits on a Ritz.
00:04:44You just need to roll the cracker back and forth across your cheese slice of choice,
00:04:49and voila! Perfectly shaped cheese.
00:04:52Some people were a little skeptical of this recent discovery,
00:04:55even saying that the brand simply made it up.
00:04:58The response appeared soon after on the Ritz TikTok account,
00:05:02simply reposting the video with the caption,
00:05:04The more you know.
00:05:06While we're still discussing perfectly shaped food items,
00:05:09should you ever find yourself with a craving for cookies,
00:05:12but you don't have a cookie cutter, don't stress!
00:05:15Just use a vegetable can or a small water glass.
00:05:18It'll do just fine.
00:05:20If you do have a collection of cookie cutters already in your kitchen,
00:05:24don't limit yourself to those shapes.
00:05:26With just a little online research,
00:05:28you can figure out how to make watermelon slice-like cookies out of that moon-shaped cutter,
00:05:33little bumblebees out of heart shapes,
00:05:35and even farm animals out of flower shapes.
00:05:38The little indents on the bottom of most cups aren't a manufacturing defect.
00:05:43Apparently, they were meant to allow water to flow
00:05:45after the cups are placed upside down in the dishwasher.
00:05:49They're also meant to protect the cups from being damaged
00:05:51when they're filled with hot drinks,
00:05:53since cool air can then flow underneath.
00:05:56Now, when was the last time you checked your kitchen scale
00:05:59to see if it's still accurate?
00:06:01There's an easy way to do that, you know.
00:06:03You just need a couple of pennies.
00:06:05Well, nine pennies to be precise.
00:06:07When you place the nine pennies on the scale,
00:06:10they should weigh exactly one ounce.
00:06:13All of us are not always up for a fancy, intricate dinner.
00:06:16So, it's easy to have a nice, heartwarming bag of microwavable rice on hand in the kitchen
00:06:22that you can pair up with your main course.
00:06:25However, if you've struggled with steadying the bag upright in the microwave,
00:06:29you'll be pleased to know most of them feature some flaps on the bottom,
00:06:33placed there for just that reason, to create an even, sturdy base.
00:06:37It's better for your teeth to enjoy an apple by slicing it into thin pieces,
00:06:41but it does become kind of tedious given how easily they oxidize.
00:06:46To keep peeled apples from browning,
00:06:48place them into a small water container with an added tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
00:06:53If you've already bought some tomatoes, but they're not ripe enough to use,
00:06:57place them near a bunch of fruit.
00:06:59Pears work best for this trick,
00:07:01since they will help the tomatoes reach the perfect consistency for sauces in a jiffy.
00:07:06Now, while I'm still on the subject of helping you out with your bolognese sauce,
00:07:10here's a nice trick to make sure you'll never cover the entire kitchen in tomato sauce ever again.
00:07:16The holes on the pan handles are not just for hanging them neatly around the kitchen.
00:07:20They're also there to keep your cooking spoons in place while cooking.
00:07:25Not everyone has mastered the perfect baked potato recipe,
00:07:28but here are a bunch of ideas to help you out in creating your own household technique.
00:07:33First, start by pre-boiling the potatoes in salted water for up to 10 minutes.
00:07:38The heat from the water will basically preheat the vegetables,
00:07:42while the salt will add some flavor in advance.
00:07:45Second, if you don't mind more rustic-looking potatoes,
00:07:48don't be afraid to press them with the back of a spoon just a bit before placing them in the
00:07:52oven.
00:07:53Creating some edges on the vegetables will add some nice, delicious crispiness after baking.
00:07:59Lastly, before turning the oven on, mix in some spices and oils like rosemary, olive oil, thyme, goose fat, or
00:08:06even orange peels.
00:08:08Trust me, you'll never want to bake your potatoes another way again.
00:08:12Now, who doesn't love a nice, juicy, homemade chocolate cake?
00:08:16Here's a little tip that's more on the aesthetic side.
00:08:19To prevent the cake batter from sticking to the pan, use cocoa instead of flour to coat the inside.
00:08:24You'll prevent it from getting that white flour dust on it,
00:08:28especially if you're not looking to coat or glaze the cake.
00:08:31Sounds like a plan.
00:08:38It's your birthday party!
00:08:40You made a wish and blew out the candles.
00:08:42It's time to cut this delicious round cake.
00:08:45Your guests can't wait to taste it.
00:08:48Wait a minute.
00:08:49Are you sure you actually know how to cut it?
00:08:52Normally, people prefer making V-shaped slices by default.
00:08:56Although this method is very popular, it's far from perfect.
00:09:01Some guests won't get enough frosting, while others will get too much.
00:09:05And besides, cakes are pretty fragile, so crumbs can fall all over the place.
00:09:10This alternative method went viral because of its incredible practicality.
00:09:15All you need to do is press a large cutting board against the cake very gently.
00:09:21Then, slice the cake across horizontally and move the long piece onto the cutting board.
00:09:27Now, you can cut one big slice into several smaller slices for the guests.
00:09:32This will give them a chance to order exactly as much or as little dessert as they really want.
00:09:38Wait, who wants just a little dessert?
00:09:40You will also prevent the leftover cake from drying out too soon.
00:09:45And if someone asks for more, just keep repeating the cutting board trick as many times as you need to.
00:09:52If the number of guests at your party doesn't match the small size of your cake,
00:09:56there's an easy tip to make sure everyone's served.
00:09:59Cut the cake into small cubes, put them into paper baking cups,
00:10:03and pierce the slices with a toothpick to make sure the layers don't fall apart.
00:10:08You can serve this cake canapé on a tray.
00:10:12When you don't have a knife at hand to cut a cake, dental floss will help you out.
00:10:17If you manage to do the work gently, the floss will glide through your cake with ease
00:10:22and keep the icing decoration in perfect order.
00:10:25This method is also very handy when you want to cut pie or cake layers horizontally.
00:10:31Of course, it's better to use dental floss with a neutral flavor
00:10:34if you don't want to feel the minty frost in your dessert.
00:10:38You're hanging some pictures or framed diplomas on a wall – I have several –
00:10:43but they refuse to hang straight.
00:10:45If you're using a wire and only one nail, it's very likely that the picture will get crooked.
00:10:51So, the better solution is to use two nails.
00:10:54They will help the artwork stay there straight.
00:10:56Also, make sure that the wire is only as long as it needs to be.
00:11:00Otherwise, the excess slack will make the pictures stagger on the wall.
00:11:05And finally, you can use these small, clear sticky tabs.
00:11:09Stick them on the bottom corner of either side of your framed pictures and prevent them from slipping.
00:11:15Now, even the highest-quality markers stop working sooner or later.
00:11:20But that's not a reason to say goodbye to them.
00:11:23Glue the markers around the outer edge of a regular flower pot.
00:11:27Then spray this construction with gold paint.
00:11:30You'll get a glamorous vase that will spice up your interior.
00:11:33To complete this project, you can use not only a pot,
00:11:37but any other cylindrical vase or tin cans that match the size of your markers.
00:11:43Have you ever spilled your hot drink down on your clothes as you were walking from the cafeteria to your
00:11:49desk?
00:11:49Probably yes.
00:11:51Most people wrap their hands around the mug or use a handle.
00:11:54But none of these methods is perfect because they leave room for burns.
00:11:59Recent studies have revealed the best way to hold a coffee mug to prevent any spillage.
00:12:04And I bet you don't use it on a daily basis.
00:12:07Put your hands in a claw-like shape and grip your mug from above with your fingers.
00:12:13This will protect you from burning your palm and keeping your outfit tidy.
00:12:17And besides, it looks kind of elegant.
00:12:20Now, in case you didn't know, there are little tabs on the sides of your foil container.
00:12:25You're supposed to push those in.
00:12:28Now, when you pull the foil out, it's going to glide effortlessly.
00:12:31And the foil tube will be fixed in the container.
00:12:36Shoe stores usually sell their items with small plastic hangers.
00:12:40Don't rush to throw away this accessory.
00:12:42It's not so worthless.
00:12:44If your shoes ever get wet, you can use it to hang them on a radiator so they dry quickly
00:12:50and evenly.
00:12:51This trick is especially handy when you get your feet wet on the way to work.
00:12:57If you like to wash and dry your shoes in a washing machine to keep them fresh and tidy,
00:13:02you know that it can get really noisy.
00:13:05To avoid the sound of rocks rolling around the drum,
00:13:08put your shoes and your laces inside a mesh laundry bag.
00:13:12If you don't have a laundry bag, try using an empty pillowcase.
00:13:16You can also put a large old towel in the washing machine together with your shoes.
00:13:21It'll rub against the shoes and provide additional cleaning.
00:13:24Just make sure you don't wipe your face with this towel afterward.
00:13:29Glass cleaning spray is a great emergency tool to restore your patent leather shoes.
00:13:34Just spray it on your shoes and wipe them using a soft dry cloth.
00:13:39Voila!
00:13:40Shining bright like a diamond.
00:13:42Got some creases on your shoes?
00:13:44No panic.
00:13:46Stuff your shoes tightly with some fabric to bring them back to their original shape.
00:13:50Then put a damp towel over the crease.
00:13:53Gently steam the crease with an iron.
00:13:56It'll get softer or disappear completely.
00:14:00Here's a genius tip for storing and serving fresh herbs.
00:14:04Cut and mix different herbs.
00:14:06Then put them in a plastic bottle.
00:14:08Screw the cap and keep it in your fridge.
00:14:11Now you don't have to chop your herbs every time you're cooking something.
00:14:15You can also make an exclusive salad dressing.
00:14:18Just add some oil, spices, and sauce into this bottle and shake it to mix all the ingredients.
00:14:25When you're reheating your food in a microwave, some part of the meal gets too hot while the rest of
00:14:31it stays frosty.
00:14:32So, in case you've been looking for different tips to deal with this issue, here's the classic one.
00:14:38Put your food on a plate and make a hole in the center so that your meal is donut-shaped.
00:14:43This way, the microwave will heat it more evenly.
00:14:47But don't put the dish in the center of the turntable.
00:14:50To heat it evenly, it's best to keep it on the outer edge.
00:14:54If you need to heat up two meals at the same time, put a clean upside-down cup inside the
00:15:00microwave.
00:15:00Then, put your second plate on top of that cup.
00:15:04There you go! It's easy and time-saving.
00:15:08You can squeeze lemon juice out using ordinary kitchen tongs.
00:15:12Cut the lemon in half and put one half into the tongs.
00:15:16Now, press them under a bowl to collect the juice.
00:15:19Add some water, sugar, and ice, and enjoy your lemonade!
00:15:24You're cooking popcorn in a microwave and can't wait to start watching the new episode of your favorite show.
00:15:31After one or two minutes of microwaving, little hard kernels still stay on the bottom of the popcorn bag.
00:15:37People tend to grab them by mistake.
00:15:40Biting these little betrayers can be fatal for your teeth.
00:15:43But luckily, there's a little slit in the bottom of the bag.
00:15:47Here's what you're supposed to do.
00:15:48When your popcorn is ready, don't rush to open the bag.
00:15:52Turn the bag upside down and shake it vigorously under a bowl.
00:15:56All the unpopped kernels will come out.
00:15:59Now, you can enjoy your snack safely.
00:16:03If you have accidentally burnt the food on your stove and want to avoid dealing with fire detectors, here's a
00:16:10simple trick.
00:16:11One of the best ways to remove smoke quickly is to use a half-wet towel.
00:16:15Hold on to the dry side of the towel and keep flinging it around over your head.
00:16:20The damp part of the towel will absorb the solid particles in the smoke very quickly.
00:16:26And there's no need to use a knife to peel kiwi.
00:16:29Just cut off the top and the bottom of the kiwi.
00:16:32Then gently insert a tablespoon inside of the kiwi and twist it to separate the skin from the fruit.
00:16:39Wow! Your kiwi is now peeled!
00:16:42However, some people prefer eating kiwi with skin.
00:16:45It's perfectly edible and provides lots of fiber, folate, and antioxidants.
00:16:51So, if you don't mind this fluffy texture, go ahead.
00:16:55But don't forget to wash it first!
00:16:57To energize this amazing venue, which comes with a hefty price tag of around $2.3 billion.
00:17:05You'll need 28 megawatts of power, enough to supply electricity to about 21,000 homes.
00:17:12It was originally projected to cost just $1.2 billion.
00:17:17But challenges arose, and the budget balloon.
00:17:21I'm talking about the sphere in Las Vegas.
00:17:23This place is so massive, it could fit the entire Statue of Liberty from its base to its torch.
00:17:29Standing at 366 feet tall and stretching 516 feet wide at its largest point,
00:17:36it can accommodate up to 20,000 people, if they're all standing.
00:17:40If you want to sit down, the capacity drops to 18,600.
00:17:45Still, that's enough room for the entire population of some small nations, like Palau.
00:17:51Now, let's dive into its construction.
00:17:53To kick things off, you need land, and the sands provided the site.
00:17:57They dug out 110,000 cubic yards of dirt and rock to get things rolling.
00:18:03Just to put that into perspective, a cubic yard of loose, dry topsoil weighs around 2,100 pounds.
00:18:10If it's wet, that weight can chew up to about 3,000 pounds.
00:18:14In total, they excavated the weight equivalent of 3,500 adult male megalodons.
00:18:21If we're talking dry soil, of course.
00:18:24The external sphere is 30% taller than the inner dome.
00:18:29Building the dome's roof took 3,000 tons of steel, which included 32 hefty trusses, each weighing 100 tons.
00:18:36Altogether, the dome weighs around 13,000 tons and covers a surface area of 220,000 square feet.
00:18:45When the construction team reached the halfway mark with the dome trusses, they had to shift the crane to the
00:18:51southern end of the site to finish the remaining trusses.
00:18:54That move alone took two days.
00:18:57It's no surprise considering the crane used is the fourth-largest crawler crane in the world.
00:19:03Transporting it from Belgium was hard.
00:19:05First, it was shipped to California.
00:19:07Then, 120 tractor-trailers took it to Las Vegas.
00:19:11Another 18 days were needed to set it up using a secondary crane.
00:19:16The Gateway Arch is an impressive 630-foot monument situated in St. Louis, Missouri, with a base that matches its
00:19:24height.
00:19:25It's just as wide as it is tall.
00:19:27Made of stainless steel, this cool, curved arch is not only the tallest of its kind, but also the tallest
00:19:35building in Missouri.
00:19:36Some say it's even the tallest human-made structure in the Western Hemisphere.
00:19:41It was built to celebrate the westward expansion of the U.S. and is officially dedicated to the American people.
00:19:48You'll find it in Gateway Arch National Park, which, fun fact, is actually the smallest national park in the U
00:19:54.S.
00:19:55It doesn't even feature a natural area.
00:19:58The arch was designed by a Finnish-American architect, who won the design competition for design concept in the 40s.
00:20:06However, it took some time for construction to begin.
00:20:09The whole building process started in 1963, and it was wrapped up in 1965.
00:20:16It cost the U.S. Treasury around $13 million.
00:20:19You may say, hey, it's nothing compared to the sphere you mentioned previously.
00:20:23Yeah, but back in the 60s, $13 million could buy you what $96 million can buy you today.
00:20:31But still, the arch is way cheaper than the sphere.
00:20:34The construction bidding was pushed from the 20th of December, 1961, to the 22nd of January, 1962,
00:20:44with around 50 companies interested, and the winning bid signed on the 14th of March, 1962,
00:20:51backed by a $2.5 million city subsidy.
00:20:57McDonald's construction, the company in charge of the project, built a cool 30-foot viewing tower for crowds to check
00:21:04out their epic project.
00:21:05In 1963, about a million people showed up to take a look at the project in progress.
00:21:12Initially scheduled for completion in 1964, the arch was only revealed to the public in 1967.
00:21:20Stan Wolf, the project manager at McDonald Construction Company,
00:21:25mentioned that constructing a 62-story building is simpler than building an arch.
00:21:30He explained that, with a building, it's all about stacking things straight up.
00:21:35With an arch, you're dealing with a lot of curves.
00:21:38Now, this building has set up a bunch of world records.
00:21:42The tallest existing structure, the tallest building ever, the building with the most floors.
00:21:48This iconic tower is the centerpiece of a massive mixed-use development,
00:21:52featuring 30,000 homes, 9 hotels, 7.4 acres of park, 19 residential skyscrapers,
00:22:01the vast Dubai Mall, and an artificial lake, essentially a mini-city.
00:22:07Designed to attract global attention and investment, the Shake aimed for the extraordinary.
00:22:13Ever felt a chill in the air while flying?
00:22:16At the top of the Burj Khalifa, it might feel a bit like you're on a plane,
00:22:21with temperatures about 11 degrees cooler than at ground level.
00:22:25The building's spire, made of over 4,000 tons of steel, stands at 660 feet tall,
00:22:32although it's mainly for looks, as the building would still be an impressive 1,919 feet without it.
00:22:39The exterior consists of reflective glass panels and aluminum,
00:22:44designed to handle the fierce desert sun and wind, while providing great thermal performance.
00:22:49Those glass panels are no joke.
00:22:52Each weighs about 800 pounds.
00:22:54The building is equipped with 57 elevators, including the world's fastest double-deck variety,
00:23:01zipping passengers up and down at speeds of up to 33 feet per second.
00:23:05But if you're up to some cardio, there are 2,909 stairs, leading to the 160th floor.
00:23:13Eh, no thanks.
00:23:15After you.
00:23:16Given how tall the Burj Khalifa is, you may mistakenly think water might be an issue.
00:23:22I mean, it's obviously hard to pump it up there, but it's not.
00:23:26Burj Khalifa's system delivers around 250,000 gallons of water daily through many miles of pipes.
00:23:33The temperature regulation isn't a problem either, as the air conditioning system is so powerful
00:23:39that its effect is comparable to melting 13,000 tons of ice in a day.
00:23:45Right.
00:23:45And what about cleaning those windows?
00:23:48There's a 36-worker crew to take care of all 24,348 windows.
00:23:55Want to guess how much time it takes?
00:23:57Not a week, not a fortnight, not even a month.
00:24:00It takes around 3 months, and this task is performed 4 times a year.
00:24:063x4 gives us 12, so yeah, it's pretty much a non-stop process.
00:24:13Elizabeth Tower is one of the greatest and most iconic constructions of all time.
00:24:17Don't tell me it's the first time you've heard about it.
00:24:20It's just another name for Big Ben.
00:24:23One of the main secrets of this tower is its foundation, which is crucial to its stability.
00:24:29The tower's base is square, and it measures 40 feet on each side.
00:24:34For such a tremendous construction, a stable foundation is crucial, so Big Ben's construction foundation is 12 feet thick.
00:24:42Still, it's not the foundation it's famous for, but the clock.
00:24:46How do we care for something this high up?
00:24:49For the past 150 years, reaching the top of the clock tower has meant tackling a spiral staircase with precisely
00:24:57334 steps.
00:25:00There is a spiral staircase with 290 stone steps up to the clock room, followed by 44 to reach the
00:25:07belfry,
00:25:07which gives us those 334 steps I mentioned before, and an additional 59 to the top of the spire.
00:25:15They're currently adding elevator shafts, but don't get too excited.
00:25:19They're mainly for maintenance and security, and won't be for regular use.
00:25:23So, once you reach the top, there's a door that opens to a narrow walkway behind each of the four
00:25:29clock faces.
00:25:30It's a tight fit, just spacious enough for an average person.
00:25:35If you venture a bit further on the stairs, you'll find another door leading to the clock room,
00:25:40which holds the impressive clock mechanism.
00:25:42Now, the clock mechanism is an engineering wonder all on its own,
00:25:47featuring a clever system of weights, gears, and a pendulum that keeps time.
00:25:52The pendulum, measuring 14 feet, plays a vital role in ensuring the clock's precision.
00:25:58As they say, England swings like the pendulum do.
00:26:03A label on your panties digging into your most sensitive spots is definitely not the best feeling.
00:26:08Sure, you can cut it off, but often that just leaves even sharper corners that can be more annoying.
00:26:15But what if you've been cutting those labels wrong this whole time?
00:26:18Check it out.
00:26:19On the left, the label is sewn into the seam,
00:26:22while on the right, it's just hanging on by a couple of threads.
00:26:26Just snip those threads, and voila!
00:26:29It's like the label was never even there.
00:26:31Plus, with this little hack, you can always pick panties in the store that are guaranteed to be comfy.
00:26:37If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have noticed how nasty the bottle caps have become.
00:26:43Yeah, according to the law, they now have to scratch your nose.
00:26:47Oops, sorry, they have to be attached right to the bottle.
00:26:50If these bottles annoy you too, try this.
00:26:52Once you open the bottle, rotate the cap 90 degrees, and pull until one of the plastic connections breaks.
00:27:00And finally, turn the bottle until the cap touches your chin, not your nose, and drink.
00:27:06You've been using the colander in the wrong way all this time.
00:27:09This smart kitchen device has a hidden function.
00:27:12The traditional way of draining noodles involves dumping boiled noodles into a colander, right?
00:27:17But if your colander is about the same size as your pot, try this instead.
00:27:23Place the colander on top of the pot with the noodles, like a lid, and drain the water out.
00:27:29This method is faster and less messy, and it keeps your noodles in the pot where they belong.
00:27:36Toilet plungers and sink plungers are quite different,
00:27:39and the toilet version has a handy rubber flap called a flange that pops out from the cup.
00:27:45This flange fits snugly over toilet drains, giving you strong suction to tackle stubborn clogs.
00:27:52While a sink plunger won't help with toilet troubles, the toilet plunger can work on your sink or tub.
00:27:58Just make sure to keep that flap tucked inside the cup.
00:28:02And don't forget to give it a thorough clean with bleach before switching from toilet to sink use.
00:28:07You definitely don't want to mix things up.
00:28:10If you still work in an office, next time you print out something,
00:28:14make sure to check out this stapler built right into the printer.
00:28:18It can staple all the documents that fit in the slot at the same time.
00:28:22By the way, it's not something new.
00:28:24Such printers have been around since the 90s.
00:28:28Why buy a ruler and spend your hard-earned dollars if you can simply use a dollar bill to measure
00:28:34whatever you want?
00:28:36Only as long as this whatever is somewhere around 6 inches.
00:28:40A dollar bill is just about this size.
00:28:44Even though many people are sure that those tiny holes on the bottom left side of your iPhone are the
00:28:50speaker,
00:28:50they're actually a microphone.
00:28:52Well, and speaking of iPhones, if you've got one of the latest models and your phone is out of juice,
00:28:57but there's no socket to be found nearby, here's a nifty trick.
00:29:01Grab a double-ended charger cord and connect it to another iPhone 15.
00:29:07Boom! Your phone gets a little power boost.
00:29:10I bet you've noticed that the hook on a tape measure is a little loose.
00:29:14Well, that's intentional.
00:29:15The hook moves just enough to account for its own thickness,
00:29:19ensuring both inside and outside measurements are accurate.
00:29:23So, if you ever thought it was broken, nope, it's just doing its job.
00:29:27As for the hole at the end,
00:29:29it's for placing the tape on the edge of a nail to get measurements from odd spots.
00:29:34The pockets on new suits are sewn shut to keep the jacket's shape during transportation and display.
00:29:41Of course, you can unpick them to use the pockets,
00:29:44but you need to be careful with what you put there.
00:29:46Anything heavy can easily distort the suit's shape.
00:29:50The important thing, though, is to remember to cut the threads holding the back vents together
00:29:54for better movement and comfort.
00:29:56Oh, and remember to cut those tacky stitches that fasten your new coat's vent,
00:30:01that flap on the back.
00:30:04Now, that sink squeegee thing actually hides a big secret.
00:30:08It can store water.
00:30:10Many sink squeegees have tiny holes that allow water to stay inside.
00:30:15But why would we need that water?
00:30:17Oh, you can release it as you squeegee,
00:30:20which will help you rinse the sink as you clean it.
00:30:24Here's a travel tip that will help you understand U.S. highways.
00:30:28In the U.S., highways with even numbers run east-west,
00:30:31and those with odd numbers run north-south.
00:30:34If a highway number starts with an odd digit, it's a spur,
00:30:38which means it doesn't reconnect to the main highway.
00:30:42If it starts with an even digit, it's a loop around
00:30:44or through a city that eventually reconnects with the main highway.
00:30:49And finally, numbers divisible by 5 are major highways meant for cross-country travel.
00:30:57Your iPhone camera can also translate laundry symbols,
00:31:01identify plants, and even recognize some bird species.
00:31:05It's like having a mini-encyclopedia in your pocket.
00:31:08Another trick.
00:31:09When using the markup feature while editing your photos,
00:31:13you might want to highlight a part of a picture.
00:31:15Put a circle around the needed area
00:31:17and keep your finger pressed down at the end of the stroke.
00:31:21Voila!
00:31:22Instead of a misshapen circle, you get a perfect one.
00:31:25It also works for squares, triangles, and stars.
00:31:29Barilla, probably the most famous pasta in the world,
00:31:32has teamed up with Spotify to create playlists
00:31:36that match the cooking time for different pasta shapes.
00:31:39Just start the playlist when you drop the pasta into boiling water.
00:31:42And when the music stops, your pasta is ready.
00:31:47Toasters have crumb trays at the bottom
00:31:49that you can and should clean regularly.
00:31:52Just slide it out and dump the crumbs.
00:31:55It's an easy way to keep your toaster clean and working well.
00:31:59You can use Google Maps to share your location in real time.
00:32:03Just tap your account icon, select Location Sharing,
00:32:07and choose how long to share.
00:32:08Your friends can track your progress and be ready when you arrive.
00:32:11You can also save your parking location by clicking the blue dot.
00:32:17Do you know that the knobs on some ovens have calibration screws on the back?
00:32:21You can adjust them to get more accurate temperature control.
00:32:25It'll definitely help you avoid overcooking or undercooking your meals.
00:32:30In non-prepaid gas stations in the U.S., try pressing Enter before swiping your debit or credit card.
00:32:37It'll take you to the prepaid screen, and you can enter the amount you need manually.
00:32:43If you're drinking outside on a windy day, place some coins in an empty cup,
00:32:48and then put the cup you're drinking from inside the first one.
00:32:51The weight of the coins will help you keep your drink from getting blown over.
00:32:56Simple, but effective.
00:32:59Once you've peeled your potato, you might spot some tiny divots,
00:33:03known as eyes, that still have some skin on them.
00:33:06Many peelers come with a handy scoop designed to tackle these little guys.
00:33:10Just take the scoop, dig in, and pop them out.
00:33:13Easy peasy.
00:33:15Your favorite potato recipe will be totally eye-free in no time.
00:33:20A cell phone's camera can help you to figure out whether your remote is working.
00:33:25The camera is sensitive to infrared,
00:33:27so you just need to turn it on and point the remote at the camera while pressing the remote's buttons.
00:33:33You'll see the LED flashing in response.
00:33:36If you spot nothing, something is definitely wrong with the remote.
00:33:41Bonus fact here.
00:33:42White vinegar isn't just for cooking.
00:33:44It's also the real laundry hero.
00:33:47If you add it to your laundry, it'll take out all the bad smells from your clothes.
00:33:52The amount to add can be anywhere from a splash to a cup during the wash.
00:33:56And don't worry about the vinegar smell.
00:33:59It washes away completely, leaving your clothes fresh.
00:34:02It's also great for removing hard water buildup.
00:34:08What's hiding inside Coca-Cola cans and regular household batteries?
00:34:12Why do magnets affect breakfast cereals?
00:34:15Do crosswalk buttons actually work, or are they just useless decorations?
00:34:21What does that USB symbol really mean?
00:34:24I'm not sure I know the answers to these and similar questions,
00:34:29but I'm eager to learn the truth together with you.
00:34:31Let's find it out.
00:34:33Coca-Cola cans have a secret few people know about.
00:34:37Here's a Coke can.
00:34:39Let's submerge it in a highly corrosive alkaline solution.
00:34:42The aluminum dissolves due to a process known as hydrolysis,
00:34:46and we can see a plastic liner inside the can.
00:34:49It's made from a polymer or epoxy resin,
00:34:52and serves as some kind of a protective barrier
00:34:55between the aluminum walls of the can and the rather acidic soda.
00:35:00Despite a popular myth, household batteries don't actually contain liquid,
00:35:05and if you accidentally cut them open, no toxic liquid will spill.
00:35:09Most of them are dry cell batteries, which are made of electrochemical cells.
00:35:13Those convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
00:35:17Larger batteries often house numerous small cells within them, too.
00:35:22Even Tesla vehicle batteries consist of multiple small cells.
00:35:25When combined, they easily provide the necessary voltage.
00:35:31Most toothbrushes have differently colored bristles,
00:35:34but they aren't just pleasing to the eye.
00:35:36Those bristles, often blue, have a functional purpose.
00:35:39They're called toothbrush indicators,
00:35:41and their colors fade as you use the brush.
00:35:44The American Dental Association recommends changing your toothbrush
00:35:47at least four times a year.
00:35:50And by getting paler,
00:35:51these bristles help you figure out when it's time to replace your toothbrush.
00:35:56You'll probably agree that there's no better snack than a pack of chips.
00:36:00Some are flat, others have ridges.
00:36:02Is it just aesthetics?
00:36:04Not really.
00:36:06The main purpose of those lines on some kinds of chips
00:36:08is to help with the distribution of spices and seasonings.
00:36:11In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese
00:36:15are mostly stored inside the lines.
00:36:18Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
00:36:22Now, this one might be a surprise,
00:36:24but some breakfast cereals are magnetic.
00:36:26That's because they're often fortified with iron
00:36:29in the form of a fine powder.
00:36:31Due to the added iron,
00:36:33cereal flakes get attracted to magnets.
00:36:35All this may sound kind of alarming,
00:36:37but in reality,
00:36:38the iron content in the flakes is minimal
00:36:40and doesn't pose any threat to your health.
00:36:44That clear fluid in gel pens is called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
00:36:49The gel in such pens contains pigment particles
00:36:51dissolved in a polymer solution.
00:36:54The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier
00:36:57to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking out.
00:37:00Without this transparent fluid,
00:37:02your gel pen wouldn't function.
00:37:05The fluid always stays in one position
00:37:07and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
00:37:09Neither does it move backwards or flow out of the pen.
00:37:14Many pedestrian crosswalk buttons,
00:37:16namely in New York,
00:37:18are placebo buttons.
00:37:19They do literally nothing when you press them.
00:37:22Originally, they were functional after being introduced in 1964,
00:37:26but today, most of them don't affect traffic lights,
00:37:29which are programmed based on the real needs of the traffic flow.
00:37:33Why do such buttons even exist then?
00:37:35It's a simple psychological trick,
00:37:37providing you with an illusion of control.
00:37:41You might have noticed that movie theater seats
00:37:43are almost always red.
00:37:46This choice isn't random.
00:37:48It has strategic importance,
00:37:49which is rooted in visual science.
00:37:52The thing is,
00:37:53red light has a longer wavelength.
00:37:55It means that it's the first color to disappear in low light.
00:37:58It allows the audience to concentrate better on the screen
00:38:01once the movie begins.
00:38:02Such a design choice enhances the viewing experience
00:38:05by minimizing distractions.
00:38:08Speed bumps are crucial for pedestrian safety,
00:38:11but at the same time,
00:38:12they can seriously increase car emissions
00:38:15due to the non-stop acceleration
00:38:17and deceleration they cause.
00:38:20To address this issue,
00:38:21some cities like London are testing fake speed bumps.
00:38:24Those are optical illusions painted on the road.
00:38:27They look raised from a driver's perspective,
00:38:30but in reality, they're flat.
00:38:33Authorities hope that this approach will slow down drivers
00:38:35without having a negative impact on the environment.
00:38:40Soda bottles are always filled in such a way
00:38:43that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
00:38:46That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
00:38:48It's a gas that can expand once the bottle's heated.
00:38:51If there's no gap in the bottle,
00:38:53it can break because of the pressure building inside.
00:38:57Also, when you open your drink,
00:38:59the gases go out in the form of bubbles,
00:39:01making the drink overflow.
00:39:02The gap helps with this problem, too.
00:39:07The USB symbol.
00:39:08Looking like a trident,
00:39:10has always sparked multiple speculations about its origin.
00:39:14One popular idea is that it represents Neptune's trident
00:39:18and symbolizes power and adaptability.
00:39:20But there's also a little bit less exciting theory.
00:39:24A man who claimed to have designed the symbol in the 1980s
00:39:27stated that it was supposed to represent connectivity.
00:39:30The large circle symbolizes a computer,
00:39:33while the attached shapes,
00:39:34the circle, the triangle, and square,
00:39:37stand for different outputs.
00:39:40The design of a tennis racket
00:39:42has a specific feature known as the throat.
00:39:45It's an open space below the head of the racket.
00:39:48This space isn't just for storing balls,
00:39:51it also improves the racket's aerodynamics
00:39:53by letting air pass through.
00:39:55It seriously reduces drag during swings.
00:40:00Speaking of tennis,
00:40:01tennis courts are usually built with a north-south orientation.
00:40:05It helps minimize the impact of the sun's position during the game,
00:40:08ensuring that neither player has the sun directly in their eyes.
00:40:13Look closely at a tram's overhead lines,
00:40:16and you'll see that its contact wires zigzag back and forth
00:40:20instead of going in a straight line.
00:40:21That's because all trams have pantographs attached to their roofs.
00:40:27The upper part of the pantograph is gradually worn down by the overhead wire
00:40:30and eventually needs to be replaced.
00:40:33To wear it down evenly,
00:40:35the wire is not installed strictly along the tram's path,
00:40:39but in zigzag patterns.
00:40:41As the tram moves,
00:40:43the pantograph slides along the wire,
00:40:45and it wears down evenly.
00:40:48Those cone-shaped water cooler cups?
00:40:51Their shape is intentionally designed to prevent users from setting the cups down.
00:40:55This allows employees to minimize the risk of spilling water on their desks
00:41:00around various electronic devices.
00:41:02Plus, less material is used to produce cone-shaped cups,
00:41:05which makes the process less wasteful and more cost-effective.
00:41:09It also kind of supports sustainability by encouraging people to drink their water quickly
00:41:14and dispose of their cups immediately after.
00:41:19Most suitcases have two zipper pulls,
00:41:22and it serves several purposes.
00:41:24First of all,
00:41:25if one zipper fails,
00:41:27the other can keep the suitcase closed.
00:41:29Even better,
00:41:30having two zippers allows you to have easier access
00:41:33to small sections of your suitcase
00:41:35without having to open it entirely.
00:41:38And finally,
00:41:39when you have two zippers,
00:41:41you can connect them with a padlock for increased security.
00:41:46Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
00:41:49These dents serve several purposes.
00:41:52When milk spoils,
00:41:53it usually causes swelling and high-pressure buildup inside the container.
00:41:57That's when the dent pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
00:42:01Plus,
00:42:02if you decide to freeze the milk,
00:42:04it will expand like any other fluid.
00:42:06And then again,
00:42:07the indentation will pop out
00:42:09and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
00:42:14If you ever had a problem figuring out why fake pockets exist,
00:42:18you need to hear this.
00:42:20The main reason is that if a clothing item has a specific cut or shape,
00:42:25pockets may spoil it.
00:42:26They can alter the item's shape either in the warehouse
00:42:29or already on the retail rack.
00:42:31The solution?
00:42:33Getting rid of the pockets in key areas.
00:42:35Plus,
00:42:36fake pockets are obviously cheaper
00:42:38and they don't get stretched out.
00:42:41The thermos wasn't actually invented to keep your coffee warm.
00:42:46It was made by a Scottish scientist
00:42:48who wanted a safe place to keep his chemicals at a stable temperature.
00:42:52So,
00:42:53he took two bottles,
00:42:54put the smaller one inside the bigger bottle,
00:42:56and vacuumed out the air between them.
00:43:02Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle,
00:43:06between the handle grips.
00:43:07They can help you crack nuts,
00:43:09crab shells,
00:43:10and release other tough products.
00:43:12You can also open jars and bottles,
00:43:14or remove herb stems with their help.
00:43:17You can keep your cold meals cold,
00:43:19and your food fresh,
00:43:21by making a DIY ice pack.
00:43:24Take a sponge and fill it with water.
00:43:26Then put it in a plastic bag,
00:43:28and leave it in the freezer.
00:43:30Once the sponge is frozen,
00:43:31it'll stay this way for a long time.
00:43:34Keep in mind that you should use a watertight bag,
00:43:37and a fresh sponge.
00:43:38If you turn over a Tupperware container,
00:43:41you'll see some symbols.
00:43:43They'll inform you if you can put the container in the dishwasher,
00:43:46if it can be microwaved or frozen.
00:43:48You may even find out how you can recycle the thing.
00:43:53Staplers actually have two modes,
00:43:55not just one.
00:43:56There's a metal plate on the lower part of the device,
00:43:59which helps bend the staples inward,
00:44:01after they've pierced the paper.
00:44:03What many people don't know is,
00:44:05that you can turn this plate around,
00:44:07to switch from the staple mode,
00:44:09to the pinning one.
00:44:11The pinning setting is for temporary fastening.
00:44:14The staples bend outward,
00:44:16making them easier to remove when necessary,
00:44:18and damaging the paper less, too.
00:44:22When you take a sip from a coffee cup closed with a lid,
00:44:25the air pressure inside the cup drops.
00:44:28That's why the air from the outside tries to push into the cup.
00:44:31The tiny hole on the lid allows some air to enter this way,
00:44:36and the liquid can go out of the main hole more smoothly.
00:44:40It's often hard to figure out how much detergent you need
00:44:43to clean your laundry well,
00:44:45but not go overboard.
00:44:46Pay attention to the cap of your detergent.
00:44:49It usually has a marker indicating how much product you need to add to your laundry.
00:44:54Or there might be an instruction on the bottle.
00:44:57It'll let you know how to measure the detergent.
00:45:00You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.
00:45:05Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.
00:45:08This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.
00:45:12You'll also be able to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.
00:45:17The hole in a ruler can be useful if you want to hang the device on a hook.
00:45:21You can also place a pencil tip in this hole if you need to draw a perfect circle.
00:45:28Coffee stirring sticks have holes in them
00:45:30because those help reduce the resistance from your drink.
00:45:33This way, they can stir sugar much more effectively.
00:45:37Such a design also makes these plastic sticks tougher
00:45:40and prevents them from bending in hot water.
00:45:43And since stirring sticks are partially hollow,
00:45:47less plastic is used during their production.
00:45:50Some boxes of chocolates have little dents in between the holes for candies.
00:45:54If you push such a dent,
00:45:56the chocolates surrounding it will pop out of their compartments.
00:46:01The small bumps on the F and J keys on the keyboard
00:46:04help people find the right keys without looking down.
00:46:07It's especially convenient for those who use touch typing.
00:46:11The rumble strips on the sides of the road
00:46:14are placed there to alert drivers who doze off behind the wheel.
00:46:18When their tires move over these strips,
00:46:20the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.
00:46:25The black grate on a microwave is called a Faraday shield.
00:46:29It contains the electromagnetic energy inside the oven
00:46:32and protects the exterior from radiation.
00:46:35The grate also speeds up the heating process.
00:46:39Bottles have long necks so that your drink stays cool longer.
00:46:43Hold the neck, not the bottle itself,
00:46:45and your drink won't warm up.
00:46:48Dimples on the surface of a golf ball
00:46:50increase its lift and reduce air resistance.
00:46:53It means that the ball can go further.
00:46:56The dimples don't have to be spherical.
00:46:58They can be hexagonal or have any other shape.
00:47:02There's a tab on the bottom of your rearview mirror.
00:47:05If you push it back during nighttime driving,
00:47:07the headlights of the car moving behind yours won't be so blinding.
00:47:11If you're driving during the day, pull the tab forward.
00:47:15You can peel an orange more effectively
00:47:18if you cut into the peel at the top and bottom first.
00:47:21Then make a slit on one side and just pull the peel open.
00:47:27Headrests in cars are detachable.
00:47:29You can use one to break the windows if you get stuck in your vehicle.
00:47:33But by smashing the glass, you can easily hurt yourself.
00:47:37So try sliding one of the prongs in between the windowpane and the door.
00:47:41Then pull the headrest towards yourself.
00:47:44The window will shatter.
00:47:45But hey, I'd try the door lock first.
00:47:49Solo cups used at barbecue parties can help you measure liquids.
00:47:53The bottom line equals one ounce.
00:47:56The second line means you've poured five ounces.
00:47:59And the third line means 12 ounces.
00:48:03Sneakers were originally invented for basketball players.
00:48:06And since they needed to lace their shoes in the most comfortable way,
00:48:10side holes were invented.
00:48:11Those helped players lace their sneakers in any way they liked.
00:48:15And they accommodate anyone's foot.
00:48:18Little buttons on your jeans are called rivets.
00:48:21They were originally placed there to prevent the seams from ripping.
00:48:25In the past, mostly miners and other workers wore jeans.
00:48:29That's why this item of clothing had to be particularly durable.
00:48:33And even though these days, jeans aren't under such stress,
00:48:37the tradition of using rivets still remains.
00:48:40A big toothy spoon comes in handy when you need to pull your spaghetti out of the pot.
00:48:45And the hole in the middle of this spoon can help you measure portions.
00:48:50One portion equals as many dry noodles as you can fit into the hole.
00:48:55Sometimes, pre-rinsing dishes may lead to your dishwasher cleaning them worse than it could.
00:49:01Special sensors inside modern dishwashers can perceive how dirty your plates are.
00:49:06And after that, they send a controlled jet of water to wash all that stuff off.
00:49:11The only thing you're actually supposed to do
00:49:13is remove solid food from your plates and stack them up properly.
00:49:18Ribbed ketchup containers that they give you at fast food restaurants can get a bit bigger.
00:49:23Just pull the ribs outward, and your container will house much more sauce.
00:49:29While using a plunger on a clogged kitchen sink or toilet,
00:49:32make sure you've got the right tool.
00:49:35If it has a standard bowl-shaped rubber head,
00:49:37it's perfect for flat surfaces, such as a sink or a tub.
00:49:41But the one designed for toilet pipes has a narrower head.
00:49:46The hole near the rim of your bathroom sink is there to prevent overflows.
00:49:50Thanks to it, all excess water goes into the siphon.
00:49:55Plus, it helps your sink drain faster.
00:49:57The hole gives the air gathered in the siphon somewhere to escape.
00:50:02The hole in a lollipop stick can save your life.
00:50:06If the stick gets stuck in someone's mouth,
00:50:08the hole will prevent this person from choking.
00:50:11But the original reason for it is to simply not let the candy run off the stick.
00:50:16During production, the liquid treat is poured on top of the stick.
00:50:20The stick is hollow inside,
00:50:22so the candy gets inside it from both the top and the side,
00:50:26through that exact hole.
00:50:28And when it gets solid, it keeps perfectly on the plastic tube.
00:50:33Most padlocks have a tiny hole on the bottom.
00:50:36It's needed to drain water from the lock and avoid corrosion.
00:50:39By the way, it's the best place to lubricate a padlock.
00:50:44Just put a drop of oil there, and the key will turn much easier.
00:50:48If you don't see a hole on the bottom, the lock is supposed to be used inside.
00:50:53Instead of opening a banana at the stem,
00:50:56turn it upside down and peel it from the bottom.
00:50:59It opens much more easily this way.
00:51:02A utility knife can serve you much longer than you might think.
00:51:06Look at the blade carefully.
00:51:08It's made of parallel sections.
00:51:10Once the knife gets blunt, you should break off the top section.
00:51:14You can do it with the help of the cap you'll find at the bottom of the instrument.
00:51:18In no time, you'll have a sharp blade again.
00:51:21The stripes on headphone jacks keep the wires insulated from one another.
00:51:26One stripe means the headset has a mono signal.
00:51:29Two stripes indicate you'll have stereo sound.
00:51:32And three stripes means the headset also has a built-in microphone.
00:51:37You can usually find some silica gel in bags, shoes, and many other things you buy.
00:51:42This gel absorbs excess moisture.
00:51:45Don't throw it away.
00:51:47Every time your shoes get wet, put some packets of silica gel inside them.
00:51:51It's very convenient to use bread tags to organize your cords.
00:51:55Just take a bread tag and several cords and clip them together.
00:51:59You can also write notes on these tags and use them as reminders.
00:52:06I have a collection of questions you've always wanted the answers to.
00:52:11Let's go!
00:52:13First, an observation.
00:52:15Cookies and baguettes are basically kinds of bread.
00:52:18So my question is,
00:52:20why when left outside for the night,
00:52:23a cookie gets soft and a baguette becomes hard?
00:52:26It doesn't make any sense.
00:52:29Well, the thing is,
00:52:31cookies are sugary bread.
00:52:32The sugar and salt in them soak up the moisture from the atmosphere.
00:52:36So, they get soft.
00:52:39Baguettes don't have much salt and sugar,
00:52:42so they don't attract water and just dry out.
00:52:47Super glue sticks everything to everything.
00:52:49But how come it doesn't get stuck to the tube?
00:52:52Turns out that the glue needs some compound with hydrogen to polymerize.
00:52:58In the tube, there's just oxygen and no water.
00:53:02But outside, there's plenty of moisture.
00:53:05Also, this explains why the stuff always sticks so well to your fingers.
00:53:10They're warm and perfectly moist.
00:53:14I'm sure you cried at least once when cutting an onion.
00:53:18Why does it happen?
00:53:19So, onions and garlic contain amino acids.
00:53:23And one of the compounds gets decomposed when being sliced.
00:53:27It turns into an irritator when it comes in contact with water.
00:53:31In particular, your eyes.
00:53:33Your eyes release tears to wash the irritant away.
00:53:36So, that's why you cry.
00:53:39There are a couple of tricks that can prevent it.
00:53:41When cutting an onion,
00:53:42try keeping a sugar cube between your teeth.
00:53:45It'll absorb the irritant.
00:53:46Another life hack is to hold a small piece of bread between your lips.
00:53:50It can help you too.
00:53:54Why do you see things when rubbing your eyes?
00:53:57These colors and shapes are called phosphenes.
00:54:00The reason why you see them is that when rubbing,
00:54:02you increase the pressure in your eyeballs
00:54:05and activate the neurons of the retina that process visual information.
00:54:09Once they're activated, your brain interprets it as seeing something.
00:54:15When you don't get enough sleep or are just too tired,
00:54:18you get those dark circles around your eyes.
00:54:21Want to know why?
00:54:22The skin under the eyes is very thin.
00:54:25So, blood vessels are very close to the surface there
00:54:28and you can see any difference easily.
00:54:31If you have a lack of sleep,
00:54:32your skin gets paler
00:54:34and the blood vessels are even more visible.
00:54:36So, you can see those dark circles showing through the skin.
00:54:40Also, with age, the skin naturally gets thinner.
00:54:43So, that's why older people tend to have dark circles.
00:54:47But, if you're young, just try to get more sleep.
00:54:52Let's pay a bit of attention to backpacks.
00:54:55They have a few interesting features.
00:54:57First, some of them have sternum straps
00:55:00and they are quite helpful.
00:55:01They allow you to redistribute the weight of the backpack a bit,
00:55:05lifting some of it from your shoulders.
00:55:07Not much, but just enough
00:55:09to make your backpack lighter and easier to carry.
00:55:13And, of course, the sternum straps
00:55:15prevent the shoulder straps from sliding off.
00:55:19Okay, the next thing is gear loops.
00:55:21And probably from the name of it,
00:55:23you already have an idea of what you need them for.
00:55:27You can strap in some useful gear you need with you,
00:55:30like trekking poles or shovels.
00:55:32Some gear will need to be secured to do it.
00:55:35Drop the handle through the loop and rotate it upward.
00:55:38Then, secure it with the elastic hook at the top.
00:55:41And you're golden!
00:55:43And yes, all backpacks have loops.
00:55:46Actually, I never thought of their purpose until today.
00:55:49Some people say that if you slide your thumbs through them,
00:55:52it makes the backpack sit tighter on your back,
00:55:55making it more comfortable.
00:55:57Other people just rest their hands there.
00:55:59But the reason why they're there
00:56:01is probably to prevent the ends
00:56:03from sliding back from the buckles.
00:56:05That would be quite a headache
00:56:07to slide them back all the time, right?
00:56:11Okay, let's look into some other ordinary stuff
00:56:14we've never paid attention to.
00:56:16Let's take, for example, jeans.
00:56:19They have those metal rivets.
00:56:21It turns out that they've been there
00:56:22as long as jeans exist.
00:56:25Jacob Davis, the man who made the first pair of jeans,
00:56:28added copper rivets to places
00:56:30where the pants were more likely to rip
00:56:32to make them stronger.
00:56:34So, it was a crucial detail to keep jeans together.
00:56:38Today, they have a more decorative purpose
00:56:41because they're distinctive and traditional for jeans.
00:56:45Also, many zippers have the letters YKK engraved on them.
00:56:50Those are the initial letters
00:56:52of Yoshida Kogyo Kabushiki Gaisha.
00:56:55It's the name of a Japanese company
00:56:57that can be translated as
00:56:59Yoshida Manufacturing Shareholding Company.
00:57:01It's the largest zipper manufacturer in the world,
00:57:05so all zippers produced by them
00:57:07are marked with these letters.
00:57:10It's estimated that the company produces
00:57:12half of all zippers in the world.
00:57:15That's why you see their zippers
00:57:17more often than any others.
00:57:21Have you noticed that canned and bottled soda
00:57:24seems to taste different?
00:57:25You're not wrong.
00:57:26That's actually true,
00:57:28and there's even science behind it.
00:57:31Chemists say that aluminum cans
00:57:33have a polymer layer
00:57:34that absorbs some of the soda's taste,
00:57:36so cans indeed change the taste.
00:57:39Chemicals in a plastic bottle
00:57:41can add some acetaldehyde,
00:57:43a byproduct that gets formed
00:57:45while plastic is melted,
00:57:46to the drink.
00:57:47So, they also change the taste a bit.
00:57:50You never really drink the original drink.
00:57:53If you want to try the real thing,
00:57:55buy sodas in glass bottles.
00:57:57When soda is stored this way,
00:58:00its taste is the most similar
00:58:01to the original one.
00:58:05Plastic bottles with soft drinks
00:58:06have five bumps on the bottom,
00:58:08and water and juice plastic bottles
00:58:10have almost flat bottoms,
00:58:12except for a little kink.
00:58:14It's not random.
00:58:15A plastic bottle is made
00:58:17by putting a plastic tube into a mold
00:58:19and blowing some air inside
00:58:21to make it expand
00:58:22until it takes the needed shape.
00:58:25The problem is that at the bottom,
00:58:27the bottle will always have
00:58:29an outward kink
00:58:30that will make the bottle unstable.
00:58:33To avoid it,
00:58:34some air is also pushed inward
00:58:36from the bottom,
00:58:38creating that small punt
00:58:39at the base of it.
00:58:41Flat bottle bottoms are common
00:58:43because they need less plastic
00:58:45to be made,
00:58:45but soft drinks and sparkling water
00:58:47need special treatment.
00:58:49These liquids have internal pressure
00:58:52that can push the plastic outward,
00:58:54messing up with the punt
00:58:55and the stable form of a bottle.
00:58:58So, soda bottles have a curved shape
00:59:01because this way,
00:59:02they're more pressure-resistant.
00:59:05Compare folding a regular piece of paper
00:59:08to folding a paper, too.
00:59:10The latter will have more resistance.
00:59:12In the same way,
00:59:13curved plastic is more resistant
00:59:15to any pressure.
00:59:18Take a closer look
00:59:20at your bag of chips.
00:59:21You can probably find
00:59:22these little colored circles.
00:59:24They're made by the manufacturer
00:59:26to test the print
00:59:28that is used on the package.
00:59:29They're called color control patches.
00:59:32The circles are not the same palette
00:59:34as the final package.
00:59:36They are layered on top of each other
00:59:38to achieve the final color of the bag.
00:59:41So, why do manufacturers need them again?
00:59:44Imagine that something is off
00:59:46and the printing machine
00:59:47prints a bunch of wrong packages.
00:59:49That's a lot of wasted money.
00:59:52So, these control patches
00:59:54are there to make sure
00:59:55that the final print
00:59:56is going to be correct.
00:59:57If they're off,
00:59:58the manufacturer will know
01:00:00that the whole package
01:00:01is going to be off, too.
01:00:04These patches allow
01:00:05the printers
01:00:06to find a surplus
01:00:07or a deficiency of color
01:00:09and solve the issue.
01:00:10But don't worry
01:00:11if you don't find these circles.
01:00:13They probably just got cut off.
01:00:17Take a good look
01:00:18at a milk jug.
01:00:19There's often
01:00:20an inverted circle
01:00:21on one of the sides.
01:00:23This dimple
01:00:24is there to make
01:00:25the jug more resistant
01:00:26and to prevent it
01:00:27from rupturing
01:00:28if the jug falls on the floor.
01:00:30The dimple
01:00:31gives some more space
01:00:33for the liquid
01:00:33to expand.
01:00:35Also,
01:00:36as the expiration date
01:00:37approaches,
01:00:38the microbes in the milk
01:00:39start to expel
01:00:40some gases.
01:00:41As more and more of them
01:00:43get trapped inside,
01:00:44the pressure in the jug rises.
01:00:46The dimple
01:00:47accommodates the expansion
01:00:49and prevents the jug
01:00:50from bursting.
01:00:56When the doorbell rings
01:00:57and the Domino's
01:00:58delivery person
01:00:59hands you a box
01:01:00of steaming hot
01:01:01delicious pizza,
01:01:02your first thought
01:01:03probably isn't about
01:01:04what secret history
01:01:05is hidden in the logo
01:01:06printed on the box.
01:01:08But after you've finished off
01:01:09the last cheesy slice,
01:01:11hey, no judgment,
01:01:12I've been there,
01:01:13you might be interested
01:01:14in the little-known intentions
01:01:16behind the iconic logo.
01:01:18Obviously,
01:01:19the logo is based
01:01:20on a playing piece
01:01:21for the game Domino's.
01:01:22You think?
01:01:23It's right there
01:01:23in the brand name after all.
01:01:25But why did the designers
01:01:26want the Domino
01:01:27to have three dots?
01:01:29You might think
01:01:30that dots are random,
01:01:31but just like
01:01:32the many logos
01:01:33you see every day,
01:01:34there's a lot more thought
01:01:35behind every detail
01:01:37than you might notice
01:01:37at first glance.
01:01:38Each of the three dots
01:01:40represents one of the
01:01:41original Domino's
01:01:42pizza stories.
01:01:43The plan was
01:01:44to keep adding dots
01:01:45for every new franchise branch
01:01:47they open.
01:01:48A cool idea,
01:01:49but considering that
01:01:50there are over
01:01:5110,000 Domino's restaurants now,
01:01:54yeah,
01:01:54dots a lot of dots.
01:01:56It's probably a smart move
01:01:57that they stuck
01:01:57to the original three dots.
01:01:59Can you imagine
01:02:00what the logo would look like
01:02:01if they hadn't?
01:02:02Your pizza box
01:02:03would have to be massive
01:02:04to fit the entire logo
01:02:05printed on it.
01:02:07Okay,
01:02:07if you have an iPhone,
01:02:09Mac,
01:02:09or an iPad Nano
01:02:10for your favorite 12 tunes,
01:02:12like me,
01:02:13you probably see
01:02:14this logo every day.
01:02:15Even if you don't,
01:02:16we're all super familiar
01:02:18with the Apple logo.
01:02:19It's iconic.
01:02:21Literally,
01:02:21that's what designers
01:02:22call symbolic logos
01:02:23like this,
01:02:24rather than typographical,
01:02:26also known as written logos
01:02:27like Coca-Cola.
01:02:28The current Apple logo
01:02:30that we're familiar with
01:02:31isn't the first design
01:02:32the brand had.
01:02:33You've probably never seen
01:02:35the original Apple logo,
01:02:36which is an illustration
01:02:38of Sir Isaac Newton
01:02:39sitting in the shade
01:02:40of an apple tree.
01:02:41This is a reference
01:02:42to the famous story
01:02:43about how he supposedly
01:02:44discovered goofing off,
01:02:46I mean gravity.
01:02:47It's a far stretch
01:02:48from their ultra-modern
01:02:50current logo.
01:02:51The first unveiling
01:02:52of the apple shape
01:02:53we're familiar with
01:02:54came in 1977,
01:02:55although at that time
01:02:57it was filled with
01:02:58bright, vibrant,
01:02:59colored stripes
01:02:59representing Newton's work
01:03:01with prisms.
01:03:02A few people believe
01:03:03that the bite in the logo
01:03:04could refer to
01:03:05the computing term bites,
01:03:07but the logo's designer,
01:03:09Rob Janoff,
01:03:09once said
01:03:10that hadn't been
01:03:11the intention.
01:03:12In truth,
01:03:13the bite was added
01:03:13so that the shape
01:03:14would still be recognized
01:03:15as an apple
01:03:16from a distance
01:03:17instead of looking
01:03:18like a cherry.
01:03:19Now, the Amazon logo
01:03:21is pretty self-explanatory
01:03:22since it was designed
01:03:23to focus on
01:03:24clear typography
01:03:25so that the brand's name
01:03:26can be recognized
01:03:27instantly.
01:03:28Most people know
01:03:29that the yellow swoop
01:03:30is modeled after a smile,
01:03:32making you associate
01:03:33the brand with
01:03:34a cheery feeling.
01:03:36But the swoop
01:03:37also starts
01:03:37at the letter A
01:03:38and points to the Z,
01:03:40which is Amazon's
01:03:41way of claiming
01:03:42that they sell
01:03:42everything from A to Z.
01:03:44Although,
01:03:45how many items
01:03:46could they really sell
01:03:48that start with X?
01:03:49Uh, xylophones?
01:03:51Uh, yeah,
01:03:52just mostly xylophones.
01:03:54Now, the Tour de France logo
01:03:55clearly disguises
01:03:56a cyclist
01:03:57within the letters
01:03:58of his name.
01:03:59The O is the back wheel,
01:04:01and the U and R
01:04:02make up their body,
01:04:03pedaling speedily.
01:04:05Did you spot the biker
01:04:06or read the words first?
01:04:07Here's another
01:04:08beautifully concealed silhouette.
01:04:10In the London Orchestra logo,
01:04:12the letters form
01:04:13the head and arms
01:04:14of a conductor.
01:04:15The L and O
01:04:16create the conductor's
01:04:17waving arms,
01:04:18and the line linking them
01:04:20bumps up to outline
01:04:21the conductor's head.
01:04:22Can you see it?
01:04:24On the surface,
01:04:25the logo of the network company
01:04:26Cisco seems pretty simple.
01:04:28The company's name
01:04:29appears plain as day
01:04:31beneath several vertical lines.
01:04:33However,
01:04:33there's more to it
01:04:34than meets the eye.
01:04:36The blue stripes at the top
01:04:37signify both
01:04:38an electromagnetic wave
01:04:39and the Golden Gate Bridge.
01:04:41That's a nod
01:04:42to Cisco's
01:04:43San Francisco roots,
01:04:44which is also
01:04:45where they got their name,
01:04:46San Francisco.
01:04:48Interestingly,
01:04:49using lines and logos
01:04:50can have a significant impact
01:04:52on how an audience
01:04:53perceives a brand's identity.
01:04:55Vertical lines
01:04:56subconsciously evoke
01:04:57feelings of strength
01:04:58and sophistication.
01:05:00They seem enticing
01:05:01and powerful,
01:05:02and they draw
01:05:03the viewer's attention
01:05:03downward,
01:05:04often directing it
01:05:06to the brand's name,
01:05:07like in the Cisco logo.
01:05:08The Unilever logo
01:05:10appears on so many
01:05:11of the company's products
01:05:12that we use every day.
01:05:14But most of us
01:05:15have never noticed
01:05:16that on closer inspection,
01:05:18the Unilever U logo
01:05:19contains symbols
01:05:20that correspond
01:05:21to the company's
01:05:22diverse product range.
01:05:24Quick,
01:05:24count how many symbols
01:05:25you can spot.
01:05:26Bonus points
01:05:27if you can figure out
01:05:28what Unilever products
01:05:29they represent.
01:05:30Did you catch any of these?
01:05:32A tea leaf,
01:05:33an ice cream cone,
01:05:34a cosmetics jar,
01:05:35a lock of hair
01:05:36symbolizing shampoo?
01:05:38Beats by Dre's
01:05:40clean and simple logo
01:05:41is just a lowercase b
01:05:42followed by the brand's name,
01:05:44right?
01:05:44Well, actually,
01:05:46the circle that surrounds
01:05:47the b represents
01:05:48a human head,
01:05:49and the b is meant
01:05:50to represent someone
01:05:51wearing the headphones.
01:05:53Do you see it?
01:05:54Here,
01:05:54this might help.
01:05:55How about now?
01:05:56You'll never unsee
01:05:57this little guy
01:05:58jamming to his tunes
01:05:59in his beats.
01:06:00By the way,
01:06:02circles are a really
01:06:03common feature
01:06:03in logo design.
01:06:04They're used in 20%
01:06:06of the world's
01:06:06most well-known brands.
01:06:08We emotionally
01:06:09recognize them
01:06:10as softer
01:06:10and more welcoming
01:06:11than angular shapes
01:06:13like triangles
01:06:14and squares.
01:06:15Plus,
01:06:15they're universal
01:06:16and sturdy
01:06:17since they don't have
01:06:18any corners,
01:06:19breaks,
01:06:19or turns.
01:06:20Businesses use them
01:06:21to subconsciously
01:06:22tell you
01:06:23that you can rely on them.
01:06:25Every detail
01:06:25is sending you a message,
01:06:27even if you don't
01:06:28spend your free time
01:06:29analyzing famous logos.
01:06:30We all make
01:06:31quick associations
01:06:32with shapes and colors
01:06:33without even
01:06:34thinking about it.
01:06:36A common experiment
01:06:37has been repeated
01:06:38by multiple psychologists
01:06:39on a phenomenon
01:06:40called the
01:06:41Baoba-Kiki effect.
01:06:42Researchers show
01:06:43participants
01:06:44these two shapes
01:06:45and ask,
01:06:46which of these shapes
01:06:47is Baoba
01:06:48and which is Kiki?
01:06:49Go ahead
01:06:50and try for yourself.
01:06:52Did your brain
01:06:53assign the names easily?
01:06:54You're not alone.
01:06:55Between 95%
01:06:57and 98%
01:06:58of people
01:06:58select the curvy
01:06:59shape as Baoba
01:07:00and the jagged
01:07:01one as Kiki.
01:07:02This tells us
01:07:03that the human brain
01:07:04attaches abstract meanings
01:07:06to the shapes,
01:07:07sounds,
01:07:07and other parts
01:07:08of design.
01:07:09Some people suggest
01:07:10that the IBM logo
01:07:12is supposed to look like
01:07:13it has been printed
01:07:14by one of the world's
01:07:15earliest computer printers.
01:07:17Those weren't great
01:07:17at laying down
01:07:18a smooth coat of ink.
01:07:20Now,
01:07:20that might be true,
01:07:21but IBM's
01:07:22official story
01:07:23is that the horizontal lines
01:07:24are intended to symbolize
01:07:26the speed and dynamics
01:07:27of their services.
01:07:28Also,
01:07:29one study in 2011
01:07:30found that
01:07:31when a company's logo
01:07:32looks incomplete
01:07:33like this,
01:07:34people consider the business
01:07:36to be more
01:07:36outside the box
01:07:37and invent it.
01:07:39Read between the lines,
01:07:40right?
01:07:40Well,
01:07:41it's either innovation
01:07:42or your printer's
01:07:43out of ink.
01:07:44Now,
01:07:45if I told you
01:07:45to picture the work
01:07:46of surrealist artist
01:07:47Salvador Dali,
01:07:49you might think of this
01:07:50or this.
01:07:51But were you also
01:07:53picturing Chupa Chups,
01:07:54the lollipop brand?
01:07:55Very few people know
01:07:57that Dali wasn't
01:07:58the kind of guy
01:07:58to turn down
01:07:59a paid gig.
01:08:00And one example of this
01:08:01is the logo
01:08:02for Chupa Chups,
01:08:03which he worked
01:08:04on developing.
01:08:05He was the one
01:08:06who added the
01:08:06whimsical flower pattern,
01:08:08while the text
01:08:09had already been established
01:08:10by the time
01:08:11he got his hands
01:08:11on the logo.
01:08:12He also had the idea
01:08:13to shift the logo
01:08:14from the side
01:08:15to the top
01:08:16of the candy wrapper.
01:08:17This way,
01:08:18the emblem is always intact
01:08:19and visible
01:08:20to the customer.
01:08:21Chupa Chups
01:08:22is also a great example
01:08:23of another design secret
01:08:25that you'll notice
01:08:26everywhere
01:08:26after you learn it.
01:08:27When food companies
01:08:28are picking out
01:08:29their brand colors,
01:08:30they're overwhelmingly
01:08:31likely to reach
01:08:32for a specific
01:08:33power duo,
01:08:34red and yellow.
01:08:35I bet you could think
01:08:37of three brands
01:08:38that pair
01:08:38rich cherry red
01:08:39and sunshiny bright yellow
01:08:41right away.
01:08:42But why?
01:08:43Thanks to its
01:08:44long wavelength,
01:08:46red is one of the
01:08:46most visible colors
01:08:47in the spectrum
01:08:48and the first one
01:08:49you'll notice.
01:08:50It's second only
01:08:51to one other color.
01:08:52Yeah,
01:08:53you guessed it,
01:08:53yellow.
01:08:54Both instantly
01:08:55grab people's attention,
01:08:57which is why
01:08:57we use them
01:08:58for important warnings
01:08:59like stop signs,
01:09:01traffic lights,
01:09:01and drive-through signs.
01:09:03But still,
01:09:04why is it specifically
01:09:05food brands
01:09:06that latch onto
01:09:06these hues?
01:09:07Well,
01:09:08because of how
01:09:09visually stimulating
01:09:10red and yellow are,
01:09:11they're also associated
01:09:12with excitement.
01:09:13They're warm colors,
01:09:15which are known
01:09:15to draw people in
01:09:16and give them
01:09:17energy and excitement.
01:09:19Seeing the color red
01:09:20could affect
01:09:20people's behavior,
01:09:21including making you
01:09:23think that people
01:09:23who are wearing red
01:09:24are more attractive.
01:09:25All of these
01:09:26physiological effects
01:09:28spike your energy levels,
01:09:29which could explain
01:09:30the pang of hunger
01:09:31you get
01:09:32when you see
01:09:32some restaurant logos,
01:09:34that,
01:09:35and the good old craving
01:09:36for salty french fries.
01:09:37Hey,
01:09:38where's that drive-through?
01:09:39I'm not sure.
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