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Uncover the surprising secrets behind everyday items that go beyond their intended use. In this eye-opening exploration, we reveal the hidden features and clever shortcuts built into common household tools and appliances. Get ready to discover unexpected functions that could change the way you interact with your belongings, saving you time and effort in your daily routine.
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00:00Next time you're getting ready for work, take a closer look at your go-to shirt.
00:05Every buttonhole is stitched vertically, but check out the very last hole.
00:10It's stitched horizontally, right?
00:12This is because the bottom part of your shirt endures the most stress from pulling, as it's where your hips
00:17are.
00:18So that horizontal buttonhole isn't a mistake.
00:21It's put there to stop your shirt ripping as your hips move.
00:24That layer of bubbles that forms when you add bubble bath to your tub isn't just for fun.
00:29The bubbly layer also acts as insulation and keeps your bath warmer for longer.
00:34The pom-pom on top of your beanie wasn't put there as a fashion accessory.
00:39The pom-pom was originally added to the hat to prevent sailors banging their heads on the ceilings of the
00:45ships that were too low.
00:47Crackers have holes in them to stop them cracking and breaking during baking.
00:51If the holes weren't there, steam would build up inside the cracker and make it collapse.
00:57Those numbers on stickers they put on oranges aren't random.
01:00If there are four digits, and the first is three or four, this means the fruit has been made with
01:06conventional farming techniques.
01:08Five numbers, beginning with an eight, means the fruit has been genetically modified.
01:13Five numbers, beginning with a nine, means the fruit is organic.
01:17Margins on paper aren't for writing in dates and numbering lists.
01:21They were originally added to serve a protective function.
01:24Back in the day, rats used to be a pesky problem in people's homes, and paper was one of their
01:29favorite snacks.
01:31Margins were added as a safeguard, so that the rats would nibble on blank paper rather than taking a bite
01:36out of your important work.
01:39If you put your Chinese takeout on a plate when it arrives, you're doing more work than you should.
01:44Much like the paper condiment pots in fast food restaurants, your cardboard Chinese takeout box can be unfolded to create
01:52the perfect-sized plate for your food.
01:54The long neck on your soda bottle is designed like that to encourage you to hold it there.
01:59That way, the heat from your hand will only warm that top bit of the bottle instead of heating up
02:05your whole drink.
02:07Why does a lapel have a buttonhole with no matching button?
02:11Originally, coats and jackets did have a corresponding button so that the wearer could turn up the collar and fasten
02:17it around the neck to keep warm.
02:19Over time, people stopped doing this, and the button was removed.
02:23But many suit makers still keep the non-functioning traditional buttonhole.
02:27It's always hard to see your food in the microwave because of that pesky black grate on the window.
02:33But it's there to stop harmful microwaves escaping.
02:36Called the Faraday shield, it protects you as well as ensures that your food cooks properly.
02:42That random diamond on your backpack is called a lash tab or pig snout.
02:47It's there so you can thread cords through the holes to carry extra gear.
02:51Perfect for camping or long hikes.
02:54Golf balls are covered in dimples, rather than being perfectly round,
02:58so that the ball can fly through the air more smoothly, decreasing the drag and allowing it to travel further
03:04and faster.
03:04Your makeup pads have two different sides for a reason.
03:08The bumpy side is used for applying makeup, while the flat side is for removing it.
03:15Donuts have holes so that the inside and outside cook evenly.
03:18Before the holes were added, the inside would often be greasy and doughy, while the outside was crisp.
03:24Your Apple laptop charger has tiny legs that can be folded out, and they're not there so your charger can
03:31stand up.
03:31These legs, when unfolded, allow you to wrap the cable around and then clamp it into place,
03:37securing it and preventing the cable getting tangled or damaged.
03:41Now take a look at a soda bottle, and you'll notice a disc inside the bottle cap.
03:46This helps seal in the liquid and the drink's fizz, stopping it from going flat.
03:51That hole in your hollow lollipop stick isn't to prevent choking, should it ever be swallowed.
03:57It's actually there to keep the candy in place.
03:59Excess candy flows into the hollow tube and the hole, which, when it hardens, keeps the pop in place.
04:05If it was a smooth stick, the candy would slide off easily.
04:10The zipper on leather biker jackets is often sewn diagonally.
04:14It's not just a fashion statement.
04:16Zips that are stitched vertically can bunch up if the wearer leans forward, but a diagonal zipper won't.
04:23That little triangle on your gas gauge is there to let you know which side of the car your gas
04:28cap is on.
04:29Now you'll never pull up to the wrong side of the pump in a rental car again.
04:34Vacuums come with so many attachments, but do any of us really know what that one with long bristles is
04:41for?
04:41It's for dusting, and it's perfect for cleaning framed art, blinds, and lampshades.
04:47Those tiny holes in the chocolate box tray actually serve a function.
04:51Push the hole near the candy, and it'll pop straight out with you having to get your hands dirty.
04:56How thoughtful!
04:58Some skyscrapers have hollow floors that can contain nothing but an elevator.
05:02It's actually a way to get around height limits.
05:05Some skyscrapers are given a limit to the number of floors they can have.
05:09Because the hollow floors are empty, they add to the height of the building and make it look more impressive
05:14without increasing the number of floors and breaking the building contract.
05:18These hollow floors also help to prevent the spread of fires.
05:23Women's shirt buttons are traditionally on the left for a reason.
05:27Back in the day, it was a sign of wealth, as it signified that a chambermaid had dressed you,
05:33as having the buttons on the left made it easier for them to do up the shirt.
05:37Your cuticles serve a purpose, so think before you get rid of them.
05:41The small area of skin is there to protect your nails from infection.
05:45Without it, bacteria and fungi can get in.
05:49What's the difference between a wooden hanger and a plastic one?
05:53Aside from helping keep your clothes in shape, cedar wood hangers also repel moths and bugs.
05:59If you look closely at an elevator door, you'll notice a tiny hole.
06:04This is actually a keyhole used for emergencies or for routine maintenance checks.
06:09Those random buttons dotted across your jeans are called rivets
06:13and are placed in the weakest spots of the jeans to protect them from ripping due to strain or movement.
06:20The Statue of Liberty's crown has seven points for a reason.
06:23They represent the seven seas and seven continents
06:26and were added so that she could extend her freedom to everyone on Earth.
06:32Suitcases often come with two zippers so that you can connect them with a padlock to prevent theft.
06:38Salt isn't just used for cooking.
06:40It can get rid of tough smells.
06:42Rubbing salt on your fingertips after chopping garlic should remove the smell.
06:46It also works on shoes.
06:48If you're in a hurry to get somewhere but your phone is low on charge,
06:52switch it to airplane mode while it's plugged in.
06:55It'll charge much faster.
06:58Men's shirts have a loop on the back so that they can be hung on a hook
07:02in a dressing room or a locker room without creasing.
07:05Vaseline has a hidden purpose.
07:07It's great for removing scuffs from patent leather shoes.
07:10It'll also shine them.
07:13Trunks have an emergency latch if you ever accidentally lock yourself in.
07:17Like I do.
07:18Don't ask me why.
07:19If you fumble around to locate it,
07:21all you have to do is pull on it and the trunk should open.
07:26Toasters have a secret slide in the bottom
07:28that can be removed so you can clean out all those annoying breadcrumbs.
07:33Take a look at your laptop keyboard.
07:35There are bumps on the F and J keys, but nowhere else.
07:39When your fingers are in the optimal typing position,
07:42your index finger should rest on these two keys.
07:44The bumps have been added so that you can correctly position your hands for typing
07:48without looking at your keyboard.
07:50If you happen to be missing your index fingers,
07:53perhaps from feeding shards a little too closely,
07:56then you're out of luck.
08:00Hey, bright-siders.
08:02How many of these things do you really know the meaning of?
08:05Let's see how you go.
08:07On the back of most beauty products,
08:10you'll find a small open jar symbol
08:12that's there to show you the useful lifetime of the item.
08:17For example, 2M means 2 months.
08:1930M is 30 months after opening.
08:22I always thought those were for how many uses you get out of the product.
08:27Whoops.
08:28I don't know how this one was found out,
08:31but Nintendo Switch cartridges have a hidden safety function
08:35and it's going to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
08:39Although non-toxic,
08:41thanatonium benzoid coats the cartridge in a sour, peppery and bitter substance
08:46to prevent people from swallowing them.
08:49Being one of the most bitter flavors known to humanity,
08:53it's commonly used to keep people from consuming things they're not meant to.
08:58Honestly, who found this out?
09:00Those different colored bread tags use a color-coded system
09:05to show the day that they were baked on.
09:08They're usually blue tags for Mondays,
09:11green tags Tuesdays,
09:12red tags Thursdays,
09:14white tags Fridays,
09:15and yellow tags for Saturdays.
09:18Apparently, no bread is baked on a Sunday.
09:22German chocolate cake
09:23is one of the most delicious cakes out there,
09:27but its name has nothing to do with the country at all.
09:31Named after an American baker named Samuel German,
09:34who made the tasty treat in 1852.
09:38All I know is that it's delightful
09:40and no, you can't have a piece.
09:43Sports drinks seem to be the most prized possession of sports people.
09:48All those bright colored drinks filled with electrolytes
09:51will increase performance and rehydrate you fast.
09:55The problem is, we're not all athletes.
09:58Your exercise habits, the duration and intensity of your training
10:01all come into whether you need that extra boost.
10:05I guess I'll just stick to water then?
10:09That space at the bottom of noodle cups surely has a purpose.
10:13But what could it be?
10:15It's for protecting the noodles using a technique called middle suspension,
10:20not to give you less.
10:22Notice how they're rarely broken compared to packets?
10:25Not only less likely to break,
10:28but it also helps those tasty noodles soften more evenly and quickly.
10:33I would have never guessed that.
10:35I certainly don't miss when my professor used to write notes in the margin of my notebook.
10:41Little did most of us know that it wasn't its purpose at all.
10:46They're an old practice for rat protection.
10:49Rats used to nibble on the paper of the books.
10:52So they invented the column so that the writing would be safe
10:55if the little animals got hungry.
10:59Maybe the rats just also had homework and wanted to take some paper home instead.
11:04Above the inside of car doors, you'll usually find a handle.
11:08Its purpose isn't just something to hold on to
11:11when someone drives like a rally car driver.
11:13These handles are actually very useful to someone with limited mobility
11:18trying to get in and out of the car.
11:20The driver's door often lacks a handle,
11:22but one of the possible reasons makes sense.
11:25The steering wheel itself can function as a handle if needed.
11:30Probably be hard to get in with the limited driver's space using a handle anyways.
11:36Have a look at how your zipper sits the next time you've put on a pair of pants, shirts or
11:42skirt.
11:43If it's in an upward position, you might be unlucky and have it unzip at a bad time.
11:49Push the little zipper tab downwards and it will automatically lock.
11:55No more embarrassing moments for me anymore.
11:59Those rich lines on toothpicks aren't there to make it fancy.
12:03They are designed to break off.
12:06After snapping the tab off, you can then replace it as a holder for your toothpick.
12:12Now it won't touch the table and get all dirty.
12:16Remember to put the pointy ink down on it.
12:19I shouldn't have had to say that, but you never know.
12:24A pencil mistake was easy to fix.
12:27You just used the pink side, right?
12:29With ink though, you just turned the eraser around for the blue part,
12:33but it just seemed to wreck the paper instead.
12:36That's because the blue part was also for pencil mistakes.
12:40It was made for thicker pages like art pages or for when the softer pink side couldn't get the job
12:46done right.
12:47The number of pages I destroyed before I found this out is crazy.
12:54Really need that gaming fix, but your internet is down?
12:57Google has you covered.
13:00Instead of panicking, press that space bar when you see the little pixelated dinosaur
13:05next to the unable to connect to the internet
13:07or no internet display instead of a web page.
13:10Dodge those obstacles and get a high score.
13:13This little Easter egg has become a beloved game.
13:17Be careful, it's addictive.
13:19Speaking of, where's my phone now?
13:22During the colder months, putting on a beanie is normal
13:26to avoid having your head from freezing.
13:28That fluffy pom-pom on top must be how they get rid of all that extra material.
13:33Well, you can thank the French sailors for that on top
13:37to stop them from banging their heads on the low ceiling of the ship.
13:42A little warning that they were a little too close to the roof.
13:46The design changed into what we know now today
13:49and that's how the cute little pom-poms ended up on our beanies.
13:54Pay attention to any watch advertisement
13:57and you'll notice that the time displayed should be 10 past 10.
14:01Apart from looking a little like a smile,
14:04the brand name of the watch is usually directly below the 12.
14:08So it draws more attention to it.
14:10Isn't it weird how every clock face seems to be advertised that way?
14:14I wish it was the smile reason though.
14:17The diamond leather patch on backpacks isn't just a weird decoration.
14:22It's there to hold your joggers or other items as well.
14:26Backpacks are made for the outdoors
14:29and with so many pockets to hold water bottles, pens, maps
14:33and occasionally a tiny dog,
14:35it makes sense to have your muddy joggers on the outside of your bag
14:39rather than in it.
14:40I prefer its other name, pig snout.
14:43Pouring milk out of a carton can sometimes lead to accidents
14:47but there's no need to cry over spilled milk.
14:51Try this simple trick that will confuse you.
14:54Turn the carton around and pour that way.
14:58It may seem weird
14:59but you'll actually never get that clogging effect ever again when you try it.
15:04We've all done this one.
15:06Pulled some plastic wrap to then have the roll jump out of the box as well.
15:11Instead of being frustrated, my friends, here's something we've all missed.
15:16There are little cardboard tabs on the sides
15:19that can be pushed into to hold the tube inside
15:22making it easy to glide the film out.
15:25Mind blown!
15:27Elevators have many tricks to them.
15:30Some we can use like pressing the floor button twice to turn it off
15:34or if you're lucky, holding the closed door button and your floor together to go right there.
15:40But what about that secret hole that looks like an air hole in the outside door?
15:45Is it used by spies or secret agents?
15:49As cool as that would be,
15:51it's simply a hole for maintenance people to open and fix any problems.
15:56I'd prefer the secret agent to use it
15:59but at least we know what it's for for now.
16:03Next time you're on a plane,
16:04look above each window
16:06and you'll notice some little triangles sitting above some of the windows.
16:10There to show the flight crew
16:12the best spots to view the plane's flaps through the window.
16:16Not because the designer thought triangles were cool.
16:20Sitting between the wings puts you in the direct center of the plane
16:24and offers the smoothest possible ride
16:27if you get air sick as well.
16:29That's where I'm going to sit on my next flight.
16:33Those escalator brushes are really great at brushing off any dirt left on your shoes
16:38but they're not there for that
16:41even though I must say that they do a good job at it.
16:45These bristles are a big safety feature.
16:48Loose clothing, shoelaces and bags
16:51can get sucked into the machine when they're too close to the sides.
16:55The job of the little brushes is to tickle you
16:58or make a loud sound against the fabric.
17:00This is meant to alert to move away from the edge
17:03and not see what the inside of the machine looks like.
17:07I always thought it was a spider crawling on me
17:10so they obviously do a good job to keep your feet away.
17:13That's it for today.
17:15See you next time, brightsiders.
17:16The cylinder on the end of a cable is sitting there
17:19useless as it might seem.
17:22In fact, this is a ferrite bead
17:25that assists with many electrical wires
17:27to reduce electromagnetic interference.
17:30Electrical wires act like unintentional antennas
17:33broadcasting the EMI.
17:37There's a reason why the spinning wheel inside their microwave is circular.
17:41A circular object will evenly distribute the heat
17:44as opposed to a rectangular and square one.
17:47When you place containers of these shapes inside,
17:51the energy is focused on the corners
17:53rather than spread evenly like in a round container.
17:58The temperature gauge on a toaster is commonly used to determine
18:01how crisp you like your toast.
18:03But the other, more specific use for the gauge
18:06was for the different types of bread.
18:09White and sweet types of bread heat up much faster
18:12as opposed to heavier brown and rye ones.
18:15The older bread is, the more time it will need in a toaster
18:19to ensure the golden brown result you're looking for.
18:23Most ovens give you the option of leaving the door ajar
18:27when broiling a dish inside.
18:29You probably think the goal here is to help cool down the oven after use.
18:34In reality, its purpose is to focus on cooking the top of the dish
18:38and to ensure a crusty layer.
18:41Controlling the buildup of heat and steam
18:43by releasing it through the slightly ajar door
18:46gives you the desired result
18:48without cooking the entire dish to a crispy end.
18:52You probably have noticed that your dishwasher
18:54has specific areas for different types of cutleries and dishware.
18:59But all the dishware pieces should be facing towards the center
19:03and not all in one direction.
19:05What types of foods were on the plates will also determine
19:08where they should be located in the racks.
19:11As the middle of the machine gets the strongest spray,
19:15carb-based stains from tomatoes and potatoes should be placed there.
19:19The detergent is more focused on the outside during the clean,
19:23creating a waterfall-like cleanse.
19:26That's why protein-based stains, like from eggs for example,
19:30should be stacked there.
19:33Ceiling fans push cool air down on a hot day,
19:36circulating the room.
19:38But they can serve you during the winter just as effectively
19:41if you flick that switch on the side
19:43or use the pulley.
19:45So if you want to save some money on heating
19:47and try to quickly warm up your room on a cold day,
19:50turn the fan on.
19:51It will push the air up and spread the warm air around,
19:55more effectively warming the room up.
19:58Do you still use sticky notes instead of those fancy new apps
20:02on all possible gadgets?
20:04Welcome to the club.
20:05Regardless of what you use them for,
20:07they can annoyingly curl up.
20:09If you've had this issue,
20:11it's because you've peeled them from the bottom upwards.
20:14Doing it this way causes the curling.
20:17Peeling them from the side will ensure they remain flat,
20:20ready to remind you of your daily tasks.
20:23Did you know that can openers weren't invented
20:26until 50 years after preservation cans
20:29had been readily available?
20:30So how would it be possible to open a can?
20:33There are a couple of alternative methods
20:36just in case you've misplaced your trusty opener.
20:39All you need is a metal spoon.
20:41Set the can down on the counter.
20:43Hold onto it firmly
20:45and grasp the head of the spoon tightly.
20:48Apply pressure and vigorously rub the edge of the can's top
20:51over a small area.
20:53It takes time,
20:54but as you continuously rub,
20:56a small indentation soon opens a hole.
20:59Once the hole is wide enough for the spoon's tip,
21:01pry the lid upwards
21:03and keep going along the edges
21:04until you can finally access
21:07the hard-earned meal within.
21:10Most toilets rely on water pressure
21:12and gravity to function,
21:13so a power outage will not affect them.
21:16But if yours does need electricity to function,
21:19you must be worried about using it
21:21when the power is out.
21:22The good news is,
21:23the power is only used to fill the toilet
21:26and not to flush it.
21:27As the flushing mechanism will still work,
21:29open the toilet tank
21:31and pour in a couple of gallons,
21:32and you're free to flush away
21:34whatever you need to.
21:37Blockages in shower drains
21:38occur over a long period of time.
21:40It's inevitable.
21:42We lose 50 to 100 hairs a day,
21:44and many of them will endeavor
21:46to reside within our shower drains.
21:48Hair only forms the foundations of the blockage,
21:51and this attracts the buildup
21:52of various other things.
21:54A great life hack is to use your vacuum cleaner
21:57and put the nozzle in the hole
21:58once removing the plug.
22:00Apply a wet cloth around the nozzle,
22:02ensuring air cannot escape.
22:04The vacuum will suck up the blockages a lot easier.
22:08This will help avoid any extra costs from plumbers,
22:11as they themselves use this technique.
22:15To make your candles last longer,
22:17trim their wicks multiple times
22:19and keep them as far away from water
22:21and moist as possible.
22:22It will guarantee that your candle's wax
22:25stays firm and steady
22:26and continues to burn slower
22:28for a longer period of time.
22:31The empty space between the panes of the oven door
22:34is there for a reason.
22:36You can stick a brush in there
22:37to clean the oven door glass.
22:39It's easy to access this space
22:41through the bottom of the door,
22:43open the lower shelf,
22:44then push the brush through the hole.
22:48While you're parking in a garage,
22:49you might find it difficult
22:51to determine how close to it you need to be.
22:53Not all cars have sensors,
22:55ensuring you keep the right distance
22:57before the bumper makes an indentation on the wall.
23:01Applying a rope with a tennis ball
23:02from the ceiling at the right distance
23:04will help you learn the best distance
23:06to park from the wall.
23:08We've all been told to loosen a lock
23:10with WD-40 or lubricant.
23:13Yes, we all know we should have these around the house.
23:15But in case you don't,
23:17a great alternative is drawing
23:19with a gray lead pencil
23:20along the edges of the key
23:21and then putting it into the lock.
23:24Continue doing this
23:25until the keyhole has been adequately lubricated
23:28and the key functions smoothly.
23:31Pliers are prone to damage
23:33when you use them
23:34to adjust faucets and shower heads
23:36and are also difficult to grip.
23:38Take a couple of pieces
23:40from the end of an old garden hose
23:41and attach them to the jaws of the pliers.
23:44You'll find a huge improvement with grip
23:47and will avoid wear and tear.
23:50You can find a good use
23:52for discarded rubber
23:53for different things around the house.
23:55When fed up with tightening
23:56or loosening with a screwdriver,
23:58try using a simple rubber band.
24:01Place part of it into the screw grip
24:03and the screwdriver will have far greater traction.
24:07Moving cement blocks isn't safe for your lower back.
24:11Even with a wheelbarrow,
24:12it can be a risky process
24:13to place the cement onto the ground
24:15without causing damage.
24:16Three simple cylinder pipes
24:19can make a world of difference
24:20regardless of the size of the block.
24:22Try lifting the edge onto the first pipe
24:25with a pry bar,
24:26then pushing and maneuvering
24:28as you gradually direct the three pipes
24:30towards the desired location.
24:32Just make sure you're not doing this on a slope.
24:36That first strike on a nail
24:38can be a great success
24:39or will result in a throbbing thumb.
24:42A bobby pin is perfectly shaped
24:44to hold a nail in place,
24:46allowing for your hand
24:47to be clear out of harm's way
24:49and for you to strike the nail without fear.
24:53Use a crayon instead of a pen or pencil
24:56while working with a wet saw
24:57to ensure the markings are not removed.
25:00They will also be easier to see
25:02under the murky water.
25:05Checking the drains on the roof
25:07and determining when they need to be cleaned
25:09can take a lot of time.
25:11Using duct tape,
25:13attach a mirror on the end of a long broom
25:15and review whether the drains need to be cleaned.
25:19To further assist with your balance
25:21as you check on the gutters,
25:22attach a pair of old trainers
25:24to the end of the ladder.
25:25The spread of the shoe and its grip
25:27will ensure a further level of safety.
25:31Liquid caulk normally comes in huge tubes,
25:34so you can never use it all at once.
25:36The hardened tips of liquid caulk
25:38create blockages.
25:39Grab a used cork and drill through it
25:42to make a perfect lid,
25:43concealing the liquid caulk.
25:45Now it's ready to be used again
25:47with no blockages.
25:50If you ever find yourself stuck
25:52in the trunk of your car,
25:53stay calm.
25:54All cars are supposed to be equipped
25:56with an emergency latch
25:57to help open the trunk from the inside
26:00in the unlikely case it happens.
26:02These latches are so well thought out
26:04that they can be opened by people of all ages.
26:07More so, handles are designed
26:09to glow in the dark, too.
26:10You can even pull them with the mouth
26:12if there's not enough wiggle room
26:14to use your hands.
26:15Never mind how you ended up in the trunk
26:17in the first place.
26:18Moving on!
26:19If you're ever working with needle and thread,
26:22remember you don't need to stick the needle
26:24directly into the spool.
26:26You may end up losing the needle altogether.
26:28Not to mention you can easily hurt your fingers!
26:31A lot of modern sewing kits these days
26:33come with a designated place
26:35for safeguarding the needles.
26:37It's located at the bottom part
26:39of the thread spool.
26:40You'll just need to pull it out.
26:41It's even made to hold
26:43multiple sewing needles at a time.
26:46Disposable ballpoint pens
26:47come with a little secret of their own.
26:50Did you ever notice that in some of them
26:52there's a small hole in the plastic part?
26:55It's actually a rudimentary ventilation system.
26:58It's supposed to let the ink
26:59easily make it to the tip of the pen.
27:02Okay, I know it's in the name,
27:04but you really don't need to shake
27:06the seasoning shaker to get any product out.
27:08Don't believe me?
27:10Hey, you're not the only one.
27:11Go grab your favorite seasoning bottle
27:13out of your pantry.
27:15If it has one of those
27:16removable plastic caps,
27:18it's perfect for the experiment.
27:20Instead of shaking the bottle,
27:22try holding it from the plastic cap
27:24while it's upside down.
27:25Now gently twist the bottle
27:27from side to side and,
27:29before you know it,
27:30you get some gorgeously flowing seasoning
27:33without having to wiggle the shaker
27:34and make a mess all over the stove.
27:37On the same note,
27:39most salt and pepper shakers
27:41should have ridges
27:42on the bottom of the glass portion.
27:43In case you get any seasoning stuck in there,
27:46place the bottom of the salt shaker
27:48against the bottom of the pepper shaker
27:50and wiggle it around,
27:51so the ridges click with each other.
27:53The seasoning should easily pour out now
27:56without you having to open the bottle.
27:58In colder weather,
27:59you often have so many clothing layers on you
28:02that you can hardly feel the purse
28:04or back straps on your shoulder anymore,
28:06not to mention how fast they can slide off.
28:09Some jackets come with a built-in solution for that
28:12in the form of a small tab on the shoulder
28:15with either a hook or a button.
28:17It's meant to be opened and closed comfortably,
28:19so you can keep your purse in place at any time.
28:24You're most likely using it
28:25merely to peel the skin of potatoes,
28:28carrots, or cucumbers.
28:29But you can use your vegetable peeler
28:31for chopping fine strips of onion as well.
28:34Just cut the onion into quarters vertically
28:36and then start slicing.
28:39This might also help out
28:40with those embarrassing onion tears.
28:43Most people miss this one,
28:45but should you ever have a closer look
28:47at your toothpaste tube,
28:48you will surely see some sort of coloring there,
28:51either a dot or a block.
28:53Colors can vary.
28:55They can be black, green, red, or even blue.
28:58These color spots are actually meant
29:00to help the assembly machines
29:01back at the toothpaste factory.
29:03They recognize when and where
29:05these machines need to cut the toothpaste tubes
29:07and proceed to fold them for packaging.
29:10For most types of footwear,
29:12if there's anything that seems a bit out of place,
29:14always know that it's there for a reason.
29:17Most manufacturers don't put extra items
29:19on shoes just for fun.
29:21It would definitely be a waste of time and resources.
29:24For footwear, like boots, for example,
29:27there's often a small loop
29:28at the top back of the shoe.
29:30It's there to help you
29:31when you need to put the shoe on
29:33since you can quickly pull on it.
29:35Plus, you can also hang the shoes somewhere,
29:37most likely to dry,
29:39since most boots are meant to be worn
29:41in the colder weather.
29:42Now, I've been guilty at least once
29:44of overdressing with a bunch of layers
29:47just so I won't need to jam everything
29:49in my check-in bag.
29:50But does it become a problem
29:52when you actually have to get seated?
29:54What do you do with your coat or your jacket?
29:56Well, have a closer look
29:58next time you board a plane
30:00on the seat in front of you.
30:01The hook that keeps the tray table upright
30:04can double as a jacket hook.
30:06As long as you don't need to have any meals
30:08while in the air, you're good to go.
30:11Now, most mascaras expire within three to six months,
30:15I'm told, depending on the manufacturer.
30:17But you can help speed up that process
30:19if you're not careful enough.
30:22Continuously pumping the mascara wand,
30:24trying to mix in the product
30:25actually pushes more air into the tube.
30:28This can make it dry much faster,
30:30and you evidently won't get
30:32the desired results with it anymore.
30:34There's an easy way to check
30:35if your mascara is still good enough to use.
30:38If you don't hear a popping noise
30:40when you take the brush out,
30:42you may very well need to go
30:43get yourself a new mascara tube.
30:46Now, I know we're living in the era
30:49of Bluetooth-connected devices,
30:50but for better quality sound,
30:53they still recommend using headphones
30:54that connect via audio jacks.
30:57Remember seeing black ridges on those jacks?
31:00They aren't there just to make them fit
31:02when you plug them into your phone or laptop.
31:04Made out of a special insulating material,
31:07these bands are meant to guard the wires
31:09when sound is being transmitted.
31:11Based on the number of bands,
31:13you can figure out which end goes where.
31:15Some empty space under noodles in a cup
31:18doesn't mean the company producing them
31:20wants to cheat you out of a full portion.
31:22No, no.
31:23It's a manner of keeping the noodles intact
31:25during their transportation.
31:27It also helps with the circulation of hot water
31:30that is poured over the products
31:32before you can enjoy them.
31:34The V-shaped neckline was initially designed
31:36to serve a bunch of objectives.
31:38First, as a way of prolonging the life of the garment
31:41that would maintain its shape over the years.
31:43It's also there to fit your head through the shirt
31:46in case it needs some stretching.
31:48This way, it ensures a snugger grip around the neck.
31:51Lastly, it helps absorb sweat
31:53in case you're wearing the shirt while exercising.
31:57Now, it's not necessarily a custom anymore,
31:59but you may have stumbled upon a dinner jacket
32:02with an additional mysterious pocket on the right side.
32:06Turns out, this pocket was used by men
32:08to easily reach their train tickets
32:10since most of them had to travel to work every day.
32:13It helped them keep their jacket buttoned up,
32:16but also benefited from the use of a pocket.
32:19Now, it's only added as a decoration,
32:21and it doesn't serve an actual purpose anymore.
32:24Speaking of things we don't use these days,
32:27or at least for their initial purpose,
32:29did you know Play-Doh was originally a cleaning product?
32:33In the 1920s, the market was in need of a product
32:36that could help them wipe the wallpapered areas
32:39around coal-burning furnaces.
32:40The recipe for what we now know as Play-Doh
32:44was thus invented.
32:45It was manufactured in white only,
32:47and was supposed to clean wallpaper
32:49by being rolled back and forth over the dirt.
32:52It was only later, in the 1940s,
32:55that new products for cleaning wallpaper were brought up,
32:58and Play-Doh was redirected
33:00toward another area of the market.
33:02Now, while I enjoy a nice piece of toast for breakfast,
33:06isn't it pesky to have to clean out the toaster?
33:09Well, not anymore,
33:10since I recently found out that toasters
33:13have a slide or a panel at the bottom
33:16that helps get rid of all those annoying breadcrumbs easily.
33:22Now, there used to be a time
33:23when you could only have access to video games
33:26by inserting cartridges in your console of choice.
33:29These tiny objects gave many doctors a lot of headaches.
33:33People soon started popping up in hospitals
33:36after swallowing small game cartridges,
33:39especially the younger generation.
33:41Nintendo, the company that manufactures
33:43the majority of these devices,
33:45had to come up with a creative solution
33:47to prevent these accidents.
33:49So, these days,
33:50Nintendo Switch cartridges are purposely coated
33:53with specific chemicals
33:54that can leave a really bad bitter taste in the mouth.
33:58Not that I'd, you know,
33:59recommend you ever try and taste for yourself.
34:01Hmm.
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