From the specific texture patterns on your kitchen tools to the strange plastic tabs on grocery packaging, industrial designers don't create shapes by accident. Every single millimeter of your environment has been engineered to hold an undocumented feature, a structural override, or a high-velocity shortcut. In today's mega-teardown, we put 30 hidden secrets on things you use every day right under the lens, executing a rapid-fire product autopsy on common items to expose the genius manufacturing hacks that will completely un-throttle your daily routine. 🤯📐 #EverydayObjects #30HiddenSecrets #DesignBlueprints #SmartLiving2026 #ProductAutopsy #LifeHacks
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00:00Have you ever stopped to think about the thrilling secrets of day-to-day modern life on planet Earth?
00:07I'm talking about tiny windows and washing machines and little holes in airplane windows.
00:13If you haven't got a clue of what I'm talking about, tag along and allow yourself to be as surprised
00:19as I was when I found out.
00:23Remember the drawer at the bottom of your oven?
00:25Maybe you've been ignoring it all along, or using it to store pots and pans.
00:30Well, even though it can serve this function, that's not the only thing it's there for.
00:36The best way to use the bottom drawer is to keep your meal heated while you're waiting to serve it.
00:41Genius, right?
00:43Talking about secret doors, have you noticed that most washing machines have little flap doors at the bottom too?
00:50These doors actually serve as drain traps.
00:53It's where all the items that we put to wash together with our jeans and jackets go to.
00:59It's a type of collector, let's say, of small items.
01:03It stops them from getting into the main drain pipes and clogging them.
01:07It saves us hundreds of dollars in repairs each month.
01:12Now, who hasn't gone through the confusing task of having to measure how much pasta to cook for one serving?
01:19Well, here's the solution.
01:21The holes in the center of pasta spoons.
01:24They were actually made for measuring the exact amount of dry pasta you need for one serving.
01:29If you try stuffing wet cooked pasta through it, well, good luck with that.
01:36On a similar topic, have you ever wondered why pen caps have holes in them?
01:41Maybe you thought it was a design feature to regulate air pressure.
01:45But in reality, these holes have a much simpler and more important function – to reduce the risk of choking.
01:52Now, lots of people love to bite on their caps.
01:56And this tiny hole prevents them from choking in case they accidentally swallow a cap and it gets stuck in
02:02their throat.
02:03For kitchen lovers, there's a hidden secret right in front of your eyes that can change your life.
02:09Think pans.
02:11Now think handles.
02:12Right!
02:13They have holes in them.
02:14As it turns out, these holes were designed to hold the spoon you're using for cooking.
02:19And instead of dripping sauce all over the stove or your kitchen floor,
02:24you can place the spoon in the hole and let it drip the sauce directly back into the pan.
02:30Woo-hoo!
02:32Speaking of everyday items, and I was,
02:36most doorknobs are made of brass because this material makes them naturally germ-free.
02:41Unlike plastic ones, brass doorknobs are kind of magical.
02:45They can disinfect themselves without you having to clean them.
02:50Neat, right?
02:52Have you ever noticed that at the bottom of a measuring tape, there is a little dip?
02:57You can find it in that metallic part you need to pull on to measure something.
03:02Well, that dip is actually the exact size of a regular nail.
03:06It was designed for people to place the tape on top of a nail and use it as a support
03:12while they stretch the tape.
03:13Well, I can't wait to try it out for myself.
03:17As for the margins in your notebook, they were invented to protect people's notes from mice.
03:24No, the mice weren't copying your answers for the math quiz.
03:28Actually, there were times when people had to cohabitate with rats and mice that often chewed on paper.
03:35So, to prevent information from getting completely lost, people created margins.
03:41This way, texts were moved closer to the middle of pages and remained unharmed by rodents.
03:48Hmm, perhaps this is where to digest information came from.
03:54And what about those tiny holes at the bottom of airplane windows?
03:58They have an extremely important function of regulating the air pressure inside the cabin.
04:04In other words, they help planes fly high up in the sky.
04:08Big responsibility, right?
04:11By the way, tray tables on an airplane are the germiest places inside the entire cabin.
04:17Studies showed that the trays had eight times the amount of germs on the toilet flush button.
04:25Now, how about we cut a commercial airplane in half and see what's inside?
04:31Well, it would look more or less like this.
04:33Rows of seats on top and everything else that needs to be stored at the bottom.
04:38I'm talking about passengers' luggage, emergency supplies, parts of the wing system, and so on.
04:46Moving on to bowling balls.
04:48Yes, I know it's a clumsy transition.
04:52Anyway, have you ever wondered what the insides of a bowling ball look like?
04:57If you have cut a professional ball in two, you'll see a familiar shape.
05:02Look closely.
05:03Do you see it?
05:04Doesn't that look like the logo of Brightside?
05:07Anyway, professional bowling balls are different from the ones in your local bowling alley.
05:12That's because they're designed to make fancy moves.
05:15They actually have some really complex engineering inside.
05:19They're shaped to help skilled professionals get more strikes.
05:23The weight of professional bowling balls is designed to be projected inward as they travel down the bowling lane.
05:29This makes it harder for them to get into the gutters on the sides of the lane.
05:35Speaking of balls, let's take a look inside a baseball.
05:39To make it light and aerodynamic, producers use several different layers.
05:44Starting from the core, we have a cork center enveloped by black rubber.
05:49Then there's a layer of red rubber, followed by two or three alternating layers of wool yarn.
05:55After that, there's a visible white leather cover and that beautiful red seam on the side, stitching it all together.
06:04And what if you had x-ray vision and managed to look inside a human bone?
06:10Ooh, spooky!
06:12I'd say what caused most attention is this spiderweb-like situation at the center of the bone.
06:18In reality, it's a highly condensed and complex structure of nerves that you have inside your bones.
06:25Aren't you lucky?
06:27Now, I've got a riddle for you.
06:29What is round can be found near the ocean and looks like an aerial view of the Guggenheim Museum in
06:35New York City,
06:36the one that's made almost entirely of ramps.
06:39If you said a nautilus shell, hey, then you guessed right.
06:44A nautilus is a shellfish whose house you can find in countless souvenir stores near the beach.
06:50It's made up of two layers, a matte white outer layer and an iridescent white inner layer.
06:57And if you were to cut it in half, it would look very similar to the insides of the Guggenheim
07:02Museum.
07:04Aloe leaves are good for healing purposes and also for hydration.
07:08But if you managed to look inside of an aloe leaf, the image you'd see would be satisfying and very
07:16relaxing.
07:17Who hasn't dreamed of a pool filled with jelly?
07:21Now, there seems to be nothing more mundane and regular than a tube of toothpaste.
07:26But you wouldn't think so if you cut open a tube that contains several colors.
07:32Now, there have been speculations that the insides of such a toothpaste tube might be divided by barriers,
07:38so that the stripes don't mix.
07:41But if you cut it in half, you'll see that it has only one interior chamber.
07:47As it happens, there's a lot of science behind the making of striped toothpaste.
07:51According to a specialist, they have to ensure that the paste in all the stripes has the same physical properties.
07:59This way, the colors are naturally prevented from mixing with one another.
08:03That's why, if you tear a tube open, you'll see something that looks like several slices of pizza in different
08:09colors.
08:11If you open your closet, you're bound to find at least a few wooden hangers.
08:16Usually, they're made of cedar wood, which is a natural moth repellent.
08:20So, cedar hangers actually protect your clothes from moth infestation.
08:26For some people, more than others, eyeliner is an everyday must.
08:30Boy, isn't it.
08:32But did you know that back in ancient Egyptian times,
08:35both men and women used cool eyeliners to protect their eyes from the sun's glare?
08:41Way to go for the Egyptians for figuring that out!
08:44Now, if I could just learn to walk like one!
08:49Normally, we use headrests for the purpose of, well, resting our heads, right?
08:55Well, not only!
08:56As it turns out, headrests can be easily removed from the seats
09:01and used to break car windows in case of emergencies.
09:05Now, this one is a trick very few people know about.
09:09You probably place your doormat horizontally, like most of us do.
09:13But doormats serve the purpose of absorbing dirt from the soles of your shoes
09:18before you enter your home.
09:20So, for this function to work as it's meant to,
09:23the best way to place a doormat is vertically.
09:27This way, you take more steps on the top of the doormat
09:30before entering your house.
09:33And, last but not least,
09:35now, I don't want to be accusatory here,
09:37but you have probably been vacuuming your house the wrong way.
09:41And I can prove it.
09:43Most people just vacuum floors and carpets in one direction
09:47or move the brush back and forth several times,
09:50thinking they've got all the dust out.
09:53But according to cleaning professionals,
09:55the best way to vacuum is in rows.
09:57First, you go forward with the brush
10:00until you arrive at the end of the row.
10:02Then, you fluff the carpet up
10:04and move back down along the same row,
10:07gathering the dust that wasn't collected in the first sweep.
10:10Talk about efficient cleaning.
10:12On the other hand,
10:13my idea of house cleaning
10:15is to sweep the room with a glance.
10:18Hey, I don't want to disturb that protective layer of dust.
10:24So, grocery carts have loops for a reason.
10:26You don't want to put your jacket in your cart
10:29next to a bunch of potatoes and onions, do you?
10:32Hang it on the loop instead.
10:34It's there to help you organize your cart better.
10:37Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.
10:40Whenever your cart's full,
10:42just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra purchases.
10:46Lift up the whole metal thing,
10:48sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels,
10:51and secure it with those handy hooks.
10:53If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth,
10:57try this tip.
10:58It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.
11:01You need more tension.
11:03Just tie it in a knot.
11:05Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird.
11:08It's just a marketing trick.
11:09Back in the 70s,
11:11a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe
11:14to show that their toothpaste had double action.
11:17Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.
11:19But those blue bristles on your toothbrush
11:23actually make sense.
11:25They gradually lose their color over time.
11:28When the blue's faded,
11:29it's time to change your toothbrush.
11:32Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?
11:36Its hidden purpose is to drain water out
11:38to keep it from rusting.
11:40It's also the place to lubricate a padlock.
11:43A drop of oil in there
11:44will make it open and close way easier.
11:47Those ridges on the edge of dimes aren't just for show.
11:51People used to shave off the edges,
11:53then melt the edges down into new coins.
11:56But thanks to the new design,
11:58it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges off.
12:03If you still struggle with peeling an orange,
12:05here's another way of opening it.
12:07First, cut off the top and bottom.
12:10Make a slit on the side and pull it open.
12:13That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream
12:17is there for a reason.
12:18These tubes are usually sealed with foil.
12:21So, unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
12:25just flip the cap over and push.
12:28The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap
12:31isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime supply of soda.
12:35It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.
12:37The lid keeps the liquid inside.
12:40The rubber disc keeps the gas inside.
12:43Until you drink it.
12:45Ha ha ha!
12:45If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen,
12:49your notebooks are probably all full of holes.
12:52The blue side's there for when you need to erase something
12:55on much thicker paper.
12:56It works on pencil and even ink,
12:58as long as the paper's thick enough.
13:01Your bobby pins might not stay in place
13:04if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
13:06They should always be on the bottom,
13:09close to your head.
13:10Still coming loose?
13:11Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin
13:15before you put it in your hair.
13:17Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.
13:22It's handy if you want to be fancy.
13:24Put your thumb in the indent and pour away.
13:28The technical name for this little dude is a punt.
13:32Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand
13:34are ready to be opened in a new and easier way.
13:38Look how happy they are!
13:40Try splitting it right down the middle.
13:42No more sugar on your fingers.
13:44No more tiny little paper bit.
13:46Even your coffee's happier.
13:48Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it
13:51so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
13:54But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.
13:59Check out the bottom of the pet.
14:01It has a perforated line.
14:03Tear it open carefully and you're good to go.
14:07Doorknobs are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.
14:11Why?
14:12They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.
14:16Just a couple of hours and the pesky microbes are gone.
14:20But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!
14:23Anyway, bottles have long necks for a reason.
14:26Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.
14:31Two zips too much?
14:33Maybe.
14:33But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
14:37Just lock them together.
14:39Now, no one can open your backpack.
14:41Don't have a lock on you?
14:43You can also tie them together with some string,
14:46or even just a paper clip.
14:47Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
14:50That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
14:56You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
15:00Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.
15:03So, most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system, pre-installed.
15:09Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
15:15Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.
15:19Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
15:22Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
15:26Now, run!
15:28You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.
15:33Don't throw them away.
15:35They soak up excess moisture.
15:37So, any times your shoes are a bit damp, chuck a few gel packets in there overnight.
15:44You might have been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.
15:47Really?
15:48Here's the gist.
15:49Don't apply it to your hair.
15:51Just apply it to the roots.
15:52The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.
15:57Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.
16:01They were invented to protect people's work.
16:04People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.
16:08The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.
16:11They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their writing further from the edge,
16:17so it's not lost to a hungry rodent.
16:19Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.
16:24But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.
16:27You can use them to measure liquids.
16:29The bottom line equals 1 ounce, the second line equals 5 ounces, and the third line equals 12 ounces.
16:37If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.
16:41Pour it from the other side of the carton.
16:43It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.
16:48Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
16:54If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
16:58If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
17:04get out.
17:05Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are right-handed.
17:11It would make way more sense to have them on the right.
17:15The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.
17:20So, for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?
17:27The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.
17:31It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dice, maybe a big smiley emoji.
17:37But it's actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.
17:42When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.
17:47The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.
17:50It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get mixed in together, right
17:56in your cup.
17:57It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water, because they don't have to wash the machine after
18:04each one.
18:05Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.
18:10Nah, not really, but they look better and are more natural.
18:13But there's another reason to use them.
18:16They're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.
18:20Bonus tip, add some dry orange peel to your closet.
18:23No moth is ever going in there again.
18:28Symbols. Man, they're everywhere.
18:30On road signs, logos, phones.
18:33Ever wondered where all these universal signs come from?
18:37Well, let's unravel the mystery behind all these symbols from the Bluetooth sign to the heart emoji.
18:46How many times have you struggled to plug in a USB, flipping it over and over again?
18:52Total struggle, right?
18:54But what does the circle, square, and triangle really mean?
18:58The USB symbol was actually inspired by the Drysac.
19:03You know, Poseidon's trident.
19:05The three shapes of the trident's points are there to show the different peripherals you can connect with a universal
19:11serial bus, aka USB.
19:15It's all about showing off the tech power of USBs, connecting all sorts of devices.
19:24The ampersand.
19:25Surely you recognize it from brands such as M&Ms and H&M.
19:30It's the easiest way to abbreviate the word AND.
19:33This symbol's story started in ancient Rome, where Latin was the language of the peeps, to them, AND was like
19:40the French, A.
19:42Over the years, it evolved into the ampersand, likely to save room in the pages of super long letters.
19:52Toyota's logo.
19:53Man, it's simple, easy to spot, but kind of puzzling, right?
19:57I mean, cars have four wheels, but the logo's got three circles.
20:03Turns out, it was picked way back in 1936, and wasn't cooked up in-house.
20:08Nope, it won in a logo design contest.
20:12And those circles?
20:13They're not just random.
20:15You can actually split them up to spell out T-O-Y-O-T-A.
20:20Pretty clever, huh?
20:22I'd probably make it the winner as well.
20:28Why the heck do we call that bumpy, upside-down triangle a heart-shape?
20:33It goes way, way back, like several hundred years BCE.
20:38Back then, there was this plant called Silphium.
20:41It had these heart-shaped seeds, and the ancient Greeks were nuts about it.
20:45They even slapped it on some of their coins.
20:48Oh, and get this.
20:49It was a contraceptive plant, so that's how it got associated with love.
20:54Cute.
20:58So, have you ever noticed how those radiation symbols look like they belong in some abstract art museum?
21:05It's crazy that it's actually a heads-up about serious radioactivity nearby.
21:10It was doodled up by some Berkeley researchers back in 1946.
21:15Started off as magenta on blue, then went magenta and yellow,
21:20before settling on black and yellow for better visibility.
21:23The symbol itself?
21:25Supposed to show radioactivity busting out of an atom.
21:29Pretty rad, huh?
21:33Now, on to the biohazard symbol.
21:36Looks like something out of a dark, artsy inkblot test, doesn't it?
21:41Simple enough, though.
21:43A circle sliced up by three squiggly black lines that taper off towards the edge.
21:47Created by Dow Chemical folks in 66, following a bunch of rules to keep it low-key, but recognizable.
21:55It's supposed to show a nasty agent messing up a living organism.
21:59Makes sense when you think about it.
22:04Ah, Hyundai.
22:06Pumping out affordable rides like nobody's business.
22:09Their logo is pretty straightforward, right?
22:11It's an italicized H in a circle.
22:14But don't tell Hyundai that it's basic.
22:17According to them, it's more than just an H.
22:19It's supposed to look like two folks shaking hands seen from the side.
22:24Check out this little pic if you're struggling to see it.
22:27They say it's all about prosperity and the good vibes Hyundai shares with its customers.
22:33Cool, huh?
22:37Bluetooth, man.
22:38It's like magic.
22:39The symbol looks like a fancy letter B, huh?
22:42But there's more to it.
22:45Turns out it's got some roots in Nordic runes.
22:48Back then, runes were etched into stone or wood, mostly using straight lines.
22:53The Bluetooth symbol is what they call a bind rune, combining two runes.
22:58They're the Viking versions of the letters B and H, giving a nod to a legendary king named
23:05Harold Bluetooth.
23:09The crown has always been the ultimate power symbol of the top dog.
23:14But why does a fancy ring around your head mean you get to call the shots?
23:18One theory ties it back to Christianity, where angels often rock halos.
23:23Since many kings claim to rule by divine right, the crown could have picked up some holy vibes.
23:30But nah, that theory doesn't quite cut it.
23:34Crowns have been around way before Christianity, starting with diadems worn by ancient Greek deities.
23:40We'll never know.
23:44Let's talk thumbs up.
23:46Usually, it's a sign of approval, right?
23:49But why?
23:49Well, it might be a throwback to the gladiatorial fights in ancient Rome.
23:55There's still some debate about that among historians.
23:58When one warrior was dominating the other, they'd turn to the VIP in the audience, whether
24:03it was a city official or the Roman emperor himself.
24:08That VIP would then give a thumbs up to decide the loser's fate.
24:13Thumbs up might sound like a good job signal.
24:15But back then, it meant it's time to shuffle off this mortal coil.
24:23Yin-yang symbols have been around since the 14th century BCE.
24:28They're like the poster child for Taoism, representing the balance between opposing forces.
24:34Each side's got a bit of the other, symbolizing all sorts of deep stuff like morality and spirituality.
24:40But get this, the symbols' roots are surprisingly literal.
24:45Yin means the dark side of the mountain, and yang means the light side.
24:50So picture this, the symbols like a bird's eye view of a mountaintop.
24:55Trippy, right?
24:59Do you love pies?
25:01Nope, not those desserts with yummy filling, but pies from your 10th grade math class?
25:07Pie's that magic number, roughly 3.141, that helps us figure out circle areas and stuff.
25:15Archimedes of Syracuse gets the credit for discovering it around 250 BCE, but he didn't give it that
25:21symbol.
25:22Nope, that was William Jones.
25:24He went with the first Greek letter of the word, perimeter, which is what he was using
25:29pie for.
25:33We're used to seeing crosses all around, but usually we see this type of cross, the two
25:39straight lines intersecting with each other.
25:42Yep, that one that got pretty famous thanks to Christianity.
25:46But there's a more ancient symbol of a cross that fewer know as even a cross, the ankh.
25:52This ancient Egyptian symbol is called the key of life, and it's known to represent immortality.
25:59You can find it a lot in ancient Egyptian sacred text and drawings, or in hype necklaces nowadays.
26:06Your pick.
26:10The staff of Hermes or Mercury is the go-to symbol for a bunch of health organizations.
26:16But here's the kicker.
26:18Hermes wasn't a healer.
26:20Nah, he was more into thieving.
26:22But back in ancient Greece around 1200 BCE, there was this dude named Asclepius, a genius
26:29doc.
26:29His trademark was a long wooden staff with a snake wrapped around it.
26:34Fast forward a few millennia, and some officer from the US Army Medical Corps mixed up the
26:40two symbols.
26:41Oops.
26:44Ah, the I'm alright symbol might land you in hot water in certain places, believe it or
26:50not.
26:50But did you know it's actually a sacred symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism?
26:55It's called a mudra.
26:58Specifically, the mudra of discussion.
27:00It's not just about signaling you're okay.
27:03It's about transmitting the wisdom of Buddha to those who are open to learning about his teachings.
27:09Pretty deep, right?
27:10I'm not sure we should keep throwing it around like we do anymore.
27:16The lightning bolt never has something signified so much with so little.
27:21This could easily reference the Power Rangers, Flash, a charging station for your phone, and
27:27the Wrath of Zeus.
27:29This symbol is one of the oldest and most recognized in human history.
27:33Its origin might be as old as humankind itself.
27:37Cavemen and Neanderthals scratch them in caves.
27:40It's got representations on Norse, Roman, Greek, and Native American civilizations.
27:46It basically means, fear of fire coming down from the sky.
27:53You've probably seen tons of tattoos with this symbol, the Eye of Horus.
27:59What you probably didn't know is that it's meant to signify good health and restoration.
28:05You see, Horus was an ancient Egyptian deity.
28:08He got into a fight with Set, another deity, and lost his left eye.
28:13Hathor, an almighty feminine deity, magically restored his eye.
28:18Since then, this symbol has meant wholesome health and integration.
28:24The McDonald symbol is probably one of the most famous worldwide.
28:29Clearly, it's a stylized letter M.
28:42A label on your panties digging into your most sensitive spots is definitely not the best feeling.
28:48Sure, you can cut it off, but often that just leaves even sharper corners that can be more annoying.
28:54But what if you've been cutting those labels wrong this whole time?
28:58Check it out.
28:59On the left, the label is sewn into the seam, while on the right, it's just hanging on by a
29:04couple of threads.
29:05Just snip those threads, and voila!
29:08It's like the label was never even there.
29:11Plus, with this little hack, you can always pick panties in the store that are guaranteed to be comfy.
29:17If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have noticed how nasty the bottle caps have become.
29:22Yeah, according to the law, they now have to scratch your nose.
29:26Oops, sorry, they have to be attached right to the bottle.
29:29If these bottles annoy you too, try this.
29:32Once you open the bottle, rotate the cap 90 degrees, and pull until one of the plastic connections breaks.
29:39And finally, turn the bottle until the cap touches your chin, not your nose, and drink.
29:46You've been using the colander in the wrong way all this time.
29:49This smart kitchen device has a hidden function.
29:52The traditional way of draining noodles involves dumping boiled noodles into a colander, right?
29:58But if your colander is about the same size as your pot, try this instead.
30:03Place the colander on top of the pot with the noodles, like a lid, and drain the water out.
30:08This method is faster and less messy, and it keeps your noodles in the pot where they belong.
30:16Toilet plungers and sink plungers are quite different, and the toilet version has a handy rubber flap called a flange
30:23that pops out from the cup.
30:24This flange fits snugly over toilet drains, giving you strong suction to tackle stubborn clogs.
30:32While a sink plunger won't help with toilet troubles, the toilet plunger can work on your sink or tub.
30:38Just make sure to keep that flap tucked inside the cup.
30:41And don't forget to give it a thorough clean with bleach before switching from toilet to sink use.
30:46You definitely don't want to mix things up.
30:50If you still work in an office, next time you print out something, make sure to check out this stapler
30:56built right into the printer.
30:57It can staple all the documents that fit in the slot at the same time.
31:01By the way, it's not something new.
31:04Such printers have been around since the 90s.
31:08Why buy a ruler and spend your hard-earned dollars if you can simply use a dollar bill to measure
31:14whatever you want?
31:15Only as long as this whatever is somewhere around 6 inches.
31:20A dollar bill is just about this size.
31:24Even though many people are sure that those tiny holes on the bottom left side of your iPhone are the
31:29speaker, they're actually a microphone.
31:32And speaking of iPhones, if you've got one of the latest models and your phone is out of juice but
31:37there's no socket to be found nearby, here's a nifty trick.
31:41Grab a double-ended charger cord and connect it to another iPhone 15.
31:46Boom! Your phone gets a little power boost.
31:50I bet you've noticed that the hook on a tape measure is a little loose.
31:53Well, that's intentional.
31:55The hook moves just enough to account for its own thickness, ensuring both inside and outside measurements are accurate.
32:02So, if you ever thought it was broken, nope, it's just doing its job.
32:06As for the hole at the end, it's replacing the tape on the edge of a nail to get measurements
32:12from odd spots.
32:14The pockets on new suits are sewn shut to keep the jacket's shape during transportation and display.
32:20Of course, you can unpick them to use the pockets, but you need to be careful with what you put
32:25there.
32:26Anything heavy can easily distort the suit's shape.
32:29The important thing, though, is to remember to cut the threads holding the back vents together for better movement and
32:35comfort.
32:36Oh, and remember to cut those tacky stitches that fasten your new coat's vent, that flap on the back.
32:43Now, that sink squeegee thing actually hides a big secret.
32:48It can store water.
32:50Many sink squeegees have tiny holes that allow water to stay inside.
32:54But why would we need that water?
32:57Oh, you can release it as you squeegee, which will help you rinse the sink as you clean it.
33:03Here's a travel tip that will help you understand U.S. highways.
33:07In the U.S., highways with even numbers run east-west, and those with odd numbers run north-south.
33:14If a highway number starts with an odd digit, it's a spur, which means it doesn't reconnect to the main
33:20highway.
33:21If it starts with an even digit, it's a loop around or through a city that eventually reconnects with the
33:27main highway.
33:28And finally, numbers divisible by five are major highways meant for cross-country travel.
33:36Your iPhone camera can also translate laundry symbols, identify plants, and even recognize some bird species.
33:44It's like having a mini-encyclopedia in your pocket.
33:48Another trick.
33:49When using the markup feature while editing your photos, you might want to highlight a part of a picture.
33:55Put a circle around the needed area and keep your finger pressed down at the end of the stroke.
34:00Voila!
34:01Instead of a misshapen circle, you get a perfect one.
34:04It also works for squares, triangles, and stars.
34:09Barilla, probably the most famous pasta in the world, has teamed up with Spotify to create playlists that match the
34:16cooking time for different pasta shapes.
34:18Just start the playlist when you drop the pasta into boiling water.
34:22And when the music stops, your pasta is ready.
34:26Toasters have crumb trays at the bottom that you can and should clean regularly.
34:32Just slide it out and dump the crumbs.
34:34It's an easy way to keep your toaster clean and working well.
34:39You can use Google Maps to share your location in real time.
34:43Just tap your account icon, select Location Sharing, and choose how long to share.
34:48Your friends can track your progress and be ready when you arrive.
34:52You can also save your parking location by clicking the blue dot.
34:56Do you know that the knobs on some ovens have calibration screws on the back?
35:01You can adjust them to get more accurate temperature control.
35:05It'll definitely help you avoid overcooking or undercooking your meals.
35:10In non-prepaid gas stations in the U.S., try pressing Enter before swiping your debit or credit card.
35:16It'll take you to the prepaid screen, and you can enter the amount you need manually.
35:23If you're drinking outside on a windy day, place some coins in an empty cup, and then put the cup
35:29you're drinking from inside the first one.
35:31The weight of the coins will help you keep your drink from getting blown over.
35:35Simple, but effective.
35:38Once you've peeled your potato, you might spot some tiny divots, known as eyes, that still have some skin on
35:45them.
35:46Many peelers come with a handy scoop designed to tackle these little guys.
35:50Just take the scoop, dig in, and pop them out.
35:53Easy peasy.
35:54Your favorite potato recipe will be totally eye-free in no time.
36:00A cell phone's camera can help you to figure out whether your remote is working.
36:05The camera is sensitive to infrared, so you just need to turn it on and point the remote at the
36:10camera while pressing the remote's buttons.
36:12You'll see the LED flashing in response.
36:15If you spot nothing, something is definitely wrong with the remote.
36:20Bonus fact here.
36:22White vinegar isn't just for cooking.
36:24It's also the real laundry hero.
36:26If you add it to your laundry, it'll take out all the bad smells from your clothes.
36:31The amount to add can be anywhere from a splash to a cup during the wash.
36:36And don't worry about the vinegar smell.
36:38It washes away completely, leaving your clothes fresh.
36:42It's also great for removing hard water buildup.
36:47It's your birthday party.
36:48You made a wish and blew out the candles.
36:50It's time to cut this delicious round cake.
36:54Your guests can't wait to taste it.
36:56Wait a minute.
36:57Are you sure you actually know how to cut it?
37:01Normally, people prefer making V-shaped slices by default.
37:05Although this method is very popular, it's far from perfect.
37:09Some guests won't get enough frosting, while others will get too much.
37:13And besides, cakes are pretty fragile, so crumbs can fall all over the place.
37:19This alternative method went viral because of its incredible practicality.
37:24All you need to do is press a large cutting board against the cake very gently.
37:29Then, slice the cake across horizontally and move the long piece onto the cutting board.
37:36Now, you can cut one big slice into several smaller slices for the guests.
37:40This will give them a chance to order exactly as much or as little dessert as they really want.
37:46Wait, who wants just a little dessert?
37:49You will also prevent the leftover cake from drying out too soon.
37:53And if someone asks for more, just keep repeating the cutting board trick as many times as you need to.
38:00If the number of guests at your party doesn't match the small size of your cake, there's an easy tip
38:06to make sure everyone's served.
38:08Cut the cake into small cubes, put them into paper baking cups, and pierce the slices with a toothpick to
38:14make sure the layers don't fall apart.
38:16You can serve this cake canapé on a tray.
38:20When you don't have a knife at hand to cut a cake, dental floss will help you out.
38:25If you manage to do the work gently, the floss will glide through your cake with ease and keep the
38:31icing decoration in perfect order.
38:33This method is also very handy when you want to cut pie or cake layers horizontally.
38:39Of course, it's better to use dental floss with a neutral flavor if you don't want to feel the minty
38:45frost in your dessert.
38:47You're hanging some pictures or framed diplomas on a wall, I have several, but they refuse to hang straight.
38:53If you're using a wire and only one nail, it's very likely that the picture will get crooked.
38:59So, the better solution is to use two nails.
39:02They will help the artwork stay there straight.
39:05Also, make sure that the wire is only as long as it needs to be.
39:09Otherwise, the excess slack will make the picture stagger on the wall.
39:13And finally, you can use these small, clear sticky tabs.
39:17Stick them on the bottom corner of either side of your framed pictures and prevent them from slipping.
39:24Now, even the highest quality markers stop working sooner or later.
39:28But that's not a reason to say goodbye to them.
39:31Glue the markers around the outer edge of a regular flower pot.
39:35Then spray this construction with gold paint.
39:38You'll get a glamorous vase that will spice up your interior.
39:41To complete this project, you can use not only a pot, but any other cylindrical vase or tin cans that
39:49match the size of your markers.
39:52Have you ever spilled your hot drink down on your clothes as you were walking from the cafeteria to your
39:57desk?
39:58Probably yes.
39:59Most people wrap their hands around the mug or use a handle.
40:03But none of these methods is perfect because they leave room for burns.
40:07Recent studies have revealed the best way to hold a coffee mug to prevent any spillage.
40:13And I bet you don't use it on a daily basis.
40:16Put your hands in a claw-like shape and grip your mug from above with your fingers.
40:21This will protect you from burning your palm and keeping your outfit tidy.
40:25And besides, it looks kind of elegant.
40:29Now, in case you didn't know, there are little tabs on the sides of your foil container.
40:34You're supposed to push those in.
40:36Now, when you pull the foil out, it's going to glide effortlessly.
40:40And the foil tube will be fixed in the container.
40:44Shoe stores usually sell their items with small plastic hangers.
40:49Don't rush to throw away this accessory.
40:51It's not so worthless.
40:53If your shoes ever get wet, you can use it to hang them on a radiator, so they dry quickly
40:58and evenly.
41:00This trick is especially handy when you get your feet wet on the way to work.
41:05If you like to wash and dry your shoes in a washing machine to keep them fresh and tidy, you
41:11know that it can get really noisy.
41:13To avoid the sound of rocks rolling around the drum, put your shoes and your laces inside a mesh laundry
41:20bag.
41:20If you don't have a laundry bag, try using an empty pillowcase.
41:24You can also put a large old towel in the washing machine together with your shoes.
41:30It'll rub against the shoes and provide additional cleaning.
41:33Just make sure you don't wipe your face with this towel afterward.
41:37Glass cleaning spray is a great emergency tool to restore your patent leather shoes.
41:43Just spray it on your shoes and wipe them using a soft dry cloth.
41:47Voila!
41:48Shining bright like a diamond.
41:51Got some creases on your shoes?
41:53No panic.
41:54Stuff your shoes tightly with some fabric to bring them back to their original shape.
41:59Then put a damp towel over the crease.
42:02Gently steam the crease with an iron.
42:04It'll get softer or disappear completely.
42:08Here's a genius tip for storing and serving fresh herbs.
42:12Cut and mix different herbs.
42:14Then put them in a plastic bottle.
42:16Screw the cap and keep it in your fridge.
42:20Now you don't have to chop your herbs every time you're cooking something.
42:24You can also make an exclusive salad dressing.
42:27Just add some oil, spices, and sauce into this bottle and shake it to mix all the ingredients.
42:34When you're reheating your food in a microwave, some part of the meal gets too hot while the rest of
42:39it stays frosty.
42:41So, in case you've been looking for different tips to deal with this issue, here's the classic one.
42:47Put your food on a plate and make a hole in the center so that your meal is donut-shaped.
42:52This way, the microwave will heat it more evenly.
42:55But don't put the dish in the center of the turntable.
42:58To heat it evenly, it's best to keep it on the outer edge.
43:02If you need to heat up two meals at the same time, put a clean upside-down cup inside the
43:08microwave.
43:09Then put your second plate on top of that cup.
43:13There you go! It's easy and time-saving.
43:16You can squeeze lemon juice out using ordinary kitchen tongs.
43:21Cut the lemon in half and put one half into the tongs.
43:24Now press them under a bowl to collect the juice.
43:28Add some water, sugar, and ice, and enjoy your lemonade!
43:33You're cooking popcorn in a microwave and can't wait to start watching the new episode of your favorite show.
43:39After one or two minutes of microwaving, little hard kernels still stay on the bottom of the popcorn bag.
43:45People tend to grab them by mistake.
43:48Biting these little betrayers can be fatal for your teeth.
43:51But luckily, there's a little slit in the bottom of the bag.
43:55Here's what you're supposed to do.
43:57When your popcorn is ready, don't rush to open the bag.
44:01Turn the bag upside down and shake it vigorously under a bowl.
44:05All the unpopped kernels will come out.
44:08Now you can enjoy your snack safely.
44:12If you have accidentally burnt the food on your stove and want to avoid dealing with fire detectors, here's a
44:18simple trick.
44:19One of the best ways to remove smoke quickly is to use a half-wet towel.
44:24Hold on to the dry side of the towel and keep flinging it around over your head.
44:29The damp part of the towel will absorb the solid particles in the smoke very quickly.
44:34And there's no need to use a knife to peel kiwi.
44:38Just cut off the top and the bottom of the kiwi.
44:41Then gently insert a tablespoon inside of the kiwi and twist it to separate the skin from the fruit.
44:48Wow! Your kiwi is now peeled!
44:50However, some people prefer eating kiwi with skin.
44:54It's perfectly edible and provides lots of fiber, folate, and antioxidants.
44:59So, if you don't mind this fluffy texture, go ahead.
45:03But don't forget to wash it first.
45:07Hey, bright-siders!
45:08How many of these things do you really know the meaning of?
45:12Let's see how you go.
45:14On the back of most beauty products, you'll find a small open jar symbol that's there to show you the
45:21useful lifetime of the item.
45:23For example, 2M means 2 months.
45:2630M is 30 months after opening.
45:29I always thought those were for how many uses you get out of the product.
45:33Whoops.
45:35I don't know how this one was found out, but Nintendo Switch cartridges have a hidden safety function and it's
45:43going to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
45:45Although non-toxic, thanatonium benzoid coats the cartridge in a sour, peppery, and bitter substance to prevent people from swallowing
45:56them.
45:56Being one of the most bitter flavors known to humanity, it's commonly used to keep people from consuming things they're
46:04not meant to.
46:04Honestly, who found this out?
46:07Those different colored bread tags use a color-coded system to show the day that they were baked on.
46:14They're usually blue tags for Mondays, green tags Tuesdays, red tags Thursdays, white tags Fridays, and yellow tags for Saturdays.
46:25Apparently, no bread is baked on a Sunday.
46:28German chocolate cake is one of the most delicious cakes out there, but its name has nothing to do with
46:36the country at all.
46:38Named after an American baker named Samuel German, who made the tasty treat in 1852.
46:45All I know is that it's delightful and no, you can't have a piece.
46:50Sports drinks seem to be the most prized possession of sports people.
46:55All those bright colored drinks filled with electrolytes will increase performance and rehydrate you fast.
47:02The problem is, we're not all athletes.
47:05Your exercise habits, the duration and intensity of your training all come into whether you need that extra boost.
47:12I guess I'll just stick to water then?
47:16That space at the bottom of noodle cups surely has a purpose, but what could it be?
47:22It's for protecting the noodles using a technique called middle suspension, not to give you less.
47:29Notice how they're rarely broken compared to packets?
47:32Not only less likely to break, but it also helps those tasty noodles soften more evenly and quickly.
47:39I would have never guessed that.
47:42I certainly don't miss when my professor used to write notes in the margin of my notebook.
47:48Little did most of us know that it wasn't its purpose at all.
47:52They're an old practice for rat protection.
47:56Rats used to nibble on the paper of the books.
47:58So they invented the column so that the writing would be safe if the little animals got hungry.
48:05Maybe the rats just also had homework and wanted to take some paper home instead.
48:11Above the inside of car doors, you'll usually find a handle.
48:15Its purpose isn't just something to hold on to when someone drives like a rally car driver.
48:20These handles are actually very useful to someone with limited mobility trying to get in and out of the car.
48:27The driver's door often lacks a handle, but one of the possible reasons makes sense.
48:32The steering wheel itself can function as a handle if needed.
48:37Probably be hard to get in with the limited driver space using a handle anyways.
48:43Have a look at how your zipper sits the next time you've put on a pair of pants, shirts or
48:48skirt.
48:49If it's in an upward position, you might be unlucky and have it unzip at a bad time.
48:56Push the little zipper tab downwards and it will automatically lock.
49:02No more embarrassing moments for me anymore.
49:06Those rich lines on toothpicks aren't there to make it fancy.
49:10They are designed to break off.
49:13After snapping the tab off, you can then replace it as a holder for your toothpick.
49:19Now it won't touch the table and get all dirty.
49:22Remember to put the pointy ink down on it.
49:26I shouldn't have had to say that, but you never know.
49:31A pencil mistake was easy to fix.
49:34You just used the pink side, right?
49:36With ink though, you just turned the eraser around for the blue part,
49:40but it just seemed to wreck the paper instead.
49:43That's because the blue part was also for pencil mistakes.
49:46It was made for thicker pages like art pages or for when the softer pink side couldn't get the job
49:53done right.
49:54The number of pages I destroyed before I found this out is crazy.
50:01Really need that gaming fix, but your internet is down?
50:04Google has you covered.
50:06Instead of panicking, press that space bar when you see the little pixelated dinosaur
50:11next to the unable to connect to the internet or no internet display instead of a web page.
50:17Dodge those obstacles and get a high score.
50:20This little Easter egg has become a beloved game.
50:24Be careful, it's addictive.
50:26Speaking of, where's my phone now?
50:29During the colder months, putting on a beanie is normal to avoid having your head from freezing.
50:35That fluffy pom-pom on top must be how they get rid of all that extra material.
50:40Well, you can thank the French sailors for that on top.
50:44To stop them from banging their heads on the low ceiling of the ship.
50:49A little warning that they were a little too close to the roof.
50:53The design changed into what we know now today and that's how the cute little pom-poms ended up on
50:59our beanies.
51:01Pay attention to any watch advertisement and you'll notice that the time displayed should be 10 past 10.
51:07Apart from looking a little like a smile, the brand name of the watch is usually directly below the 12.
51:14So it draws more attention to it.
51:17Isn't it weird how every clock face seems to be advertised that way?
51:21I wish it was the smile reason though.
51:24The diamond leather patch on backpacks isn't just a weird decoration.
51:29It's there to hold your joggers or other items as well.
51:33Backpacks are made for the outdoors and with so many pockets to hold water bottles, pens, maps and occasionally a
51:41tiny dog.
51:41It makes sense to have your muddy joggers on the outside of your bag rather than in it.
51:46I prefer its other name, pig snout.
51:50Pouring milk out of a carton can sometimes lead to accidents but there's no need to cry over spilled milk.
51:58Try this simple trick that will confuse you.
52:01Turn the carton around and pour that way.
52:04It may seem weird but you'll actually never get that clogging effect ever again when you try it.
52:11We've all done this one. Pulled some plastic wrap to then have the roll jump out of the box as
52:17well.
52:18Instead of being frustrated my friends, here's something we've all missed.
52:22There are little cardboard tabs on the sides that can be pushed into to hold the tube inside, making it
52:29easy to glide the film out.
52:32Mind blown.
52:34Elevators have many tricks to them.
52:37Some we can use like pressing the floor button twice to turn it off or if you're lucky, holding the
52:43closed door button and your floor together to go right there.
52:47But what about that secret hole that looks like an air hole in the outside door?
52:52Is it used by spies or secret agents?
52:55As cool as that would be, it's simply a hole for maintenance people to open and fix any problems.
53:03I'd prefer the secret agent to use it, but at least we know what it's for for now.
53:09Next time you're on a plane, look above each window and you'll notice some little triangles sitting above some of
53:16the windows.
53:17There to show the flight crew the best spots to view the plane's flaps through the window.
53:22Not because the designer thought triangles were cool.
53:27Sitting between the wings puts you in the direct center of the plane and offers the smoothest possible ride if
53:34you get airsick as well.
53:36That's where I'm going to sit on my next flight.
53:40Those escalator brushes are really great at brushing off any dirt left on your shoes.
53:45But they're not there for that, even though I must say that they do a good job at it.
53:51These bristles are a big safety feature.
53:55Loose clothing, shoelaces and bags can get sucked into the machine when they're too close to the sides.
54:01The job of the little brushes is to tickle you or make a loud sound against the fabric.
54:07This is meant to alert to move away from the edge and not see what the inside of the machine
54:12looks like.
54:13I always thought it was a spider crawling on me, so they obviously do a good job to keep your
54:19feet away.
54:20That's it for today, see you next time brightsiders!