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00:00Now, doctors recommend risking your life at least twice a day.
00:04I mean, brushing your teeth at least twice a day.
00:06But you see, the seemingly harmless toothpaste that peacefully chills on every American counter
00:12poses a life-threatening danger because of one not-so-harmless ingredient, sodium fluoride.
00:19Now, don't get me wrong, not every toothpaste out there contains it, but most of them still do.
00:24But don't rush to the bathroom to trash your tube.
00:27If you swallow a tiny pea-sized glob, it isn't fatal.
00:31I'm talking about larger quantities.
00:33A toothpaste tube has only 0.15% fluoride.
00:37To send you running to the hills, you must consume around 8 tubes one by one.
00:42So, technically, toothpaste is totally safe.
00:46Let's go and look for more dangers at your place, shall we?
00:50Personally, I don't have this one.
00:52But if you happen to have a CFL light bulb, you gotta be extremely cautious with it.
00:56The thing is, many of those bulbs are made with mercury.
00:59If such a bulb breaks, you gotta start by turning off your ventilation system.
01:04Otherwise, the contamination will only get worse.
01:07Make sure everyone has left the room, then open a window to allow for fresh air circulation.
01:12Finally, clean the area where the bulb's shattered.
01:15Be careful to address both wet and dry surfaces and contact specialists.
01:20Mercury vapors are definitely the biggest concern when it comes to this element.
01:24Take, for instance, a case of 2008, where a 55-year-old guy in Oklahoma tried to extract gold from
01:31old electronics using liquid mercury.
01:33Unfortunately, he inhaled too much vapor and sadly passed away just 10 days later.
01:39The contamination was so severe that they had to completely gut his house.
01:45Now, you definitely don't want your favorite clothes to get ruined by moths.
01:49So, you might grab some mothballs to exterminate them.
01:52But watch out!
01:54Those mothballs can exterminate you, too.
01:57They usually contain chemicals like naphthalene or a paradichlorobenzene.
02:02When these get into the air, they turn into gas.
02:04That strong smell you associate with mothballs kicks in.
02:07Those fumes can actually irritate your eyes and lungs and may even cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
02:14Plus, there are concerns about these chemicals being the cause of major conditions that even modern medicine can cure.
02:21Naphthalene is especially risky because it can break down your red blood cells, leading to a condition called hemolytic anemia.
02:29So, try to swap those balls for good old lavender.
02:32Moths aren't big fans of it.
02:35Now, it's super important to keep an eye on the plant you bring into your home, because some can be
02:39surprisingly harmful.
02:41Take Diefenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane, for example.
02:45Rumor has it that its sap can cause your tongue to swell up so much that it can block your
02:50airway.
02:51But can it really?
02:53Yes and no.
02:54It's true that this plant contains poisonous, tiny needle-like crystals called rapides.
02:59But they require someone to actually chew on a leaf first before any fuss happens.
03:04Otherwise, you might just feel a brief burning sensation or observe some skin redness.
03:10In rare cases, you might see some swelling in the area that touched the plant.
03:14Generally, just a little nibble leads to mild discomfort.
03:18So, please, don't snack on your potted plants.
03:20This warning is more for the safety of your pets, especially cats.
03:25Now, if Diefenbachia stays in contact with the mouth for too long,
03:29it can cause some serious pain that might linger for days or even weeks.
03:33In those cases, a trip to the hospital might be necessary,
03:37especially if the throat gets affected, as that could impact breathing.
03:41But don't believe the hype that Diefenbachia is a lethal poison.
03:44That's just an urban legend.
03:46The bottom line? One must be really dumb to get poisoned by a dumb cane.
03:52Now, using a power washer can be more dangerous than you might think.
03:56The intense pressure can lead to serious injuries,
03:59and the high-speed spray can kick up debris that might cause even more harm.
04:03If you do get injured, infections can set in quickly.
04:07And without timely medical care, things can get really serious.
04:10Think severe complications, potential limb loss, or even worse.
04:14But honestly, it's not that scary.
04:17Just don't overdo it with pressure.
04:21Here's a friendly tip.
04:22Don't skip out on your weekly house cleaning, especially when it comes to the bathroom.
04:27The longer you put off cleaning it, the more risky it becomes.
04:30Bathrooms are notorious hotspots for bacteria, which makes regular cleaning essential.
04:35You definitely don't want those unwelcome guests like norovirus, E. coli, salmonella,
04:42or even Staphylococcus aureus hanging around, along with those molds and mildews.
04:47Just put things into perspective.
04:49An average toilet seat can host over 200,000 colony-forming bacteria.
04:54And here's another thing to keep in mind.
04:56If you're not careful while cleaning, you can accidentally create a dangerous situation.
05:01Mixing bleach and ammonia can release a toxic gas called thuramine.
05:06Those fumes can lead to some pretty nasty symptoms, from shortness of breath to fluid in your lungs.
05:12Guess what?
05:13If it happens, you will probably kick the bucket.
05:16And I'm not talking about the one you use for cleaning the floors in the bathroom.
05:22On a sweltering summer day, having air conditioning is definitely a blessing.
05:26But don't let that trick you into thinking there aren't risks involved.
05:30If your AC is on the older side, it can lead to various issues.
05:34For example, the ductwork and filters can trap harmful mold, bacteria, and allergens.
05:40If those aren't addressed, folks near home might end up dealing with coughing, wheezing, or a stuffy nose.
05:46Plus, an aging AC unit can pose a fire risk.
05:50Older components tend to generate more heat as they try to keep up.
05:54And if they're not replaced, you could end up with a potential fire hazard.
05:58Faulty wiring is another concern, as many wires are tucked away in hard-to-reach spots, making them tough to
06:04inspect.
06:05So, if you have an older AC, it's a smart move to have it cleaned properly
06:10and ensure that its parts and wiring are up-to-date to avoid any fire risks.
06:17Snuggling under a cozy electric blanket when the weather turns chilly sounds like a dream.
06:22But if electric blankets get too hot, they might lead to burns.
06:26This risk is particularly significant with older models that don't have an automatic shut-off feature.
06:32So, the best way to use such a blanket is to warm up your bed and then turn it off
06:37before you crawl in.
06:38There's also the concern of heat stroke, linked to the use of an electric blanket.
06:42Once, two people were discovered unresponsive in their beds beneath electric blankets.
06:47The first person's body temperature reached an alarming 106.2 degrees Fahrenheit,
06:53while the second person's temperature was 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
06:58So, while these blankets offer comfort, it's crucial to use them wisely.
07:04Just a quick heads-up about windshield washer fluid.
07:07It contains methanol, which can really pack a punch.
07:10If ingested, it can cause everything from dizziness and headaches to severe poisoning.
07:16Make sure to store it safely and keep it in the original container.
07:19Never transfer it to unmarked bottles.
07:21It can easily be confused with water and other harmless liquids.
07:25And that's a big no-no.
07:27So, methanol is super toxic.
07:29For a grown-up, 2 to 8 ounces can do the trick.
07:32You know what I mean.
07:33The windshield washer fluid you dump into your car usually has about 30 to 50% methanol in it.
07:39But the concentrated versions?
07:41They can pack a serious punch with 90 to 100% methanol.
07:46Just remember, these products need to be diluted with water before you use them.
07:51The last everyday thing on our list does seem to be a great buddy of ours, especially if located in
07:57the bathroom.
07:58But although air fresheners can give your home a pleasant scent,
08:01many of them release volatile organic compounds that can build up over time
08:06and may pose serious health risks, including neurological issues and incurable conditions.
08:12I suggest, if you were to ask me, you play it safe and think about opting for natural alternatives
08:18or enhancing your home's ventilation instead.
08:21Got that? Good!
08:24Now here's a trick.
08:25Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate,
08:28put it horizontally, with no plate underneath, of course.
08:32This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles,
08:34because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach the end of the process.
08:39Also, it gives the grater more stability,
08:42when otherwise you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in the air with the other hand.
08:46When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall,
08:51simply turn it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
08:56Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
09:01Since copper has some antibacterial properties,
09:05dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay
09:08and let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
09:11An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely
09:15is to put a small mirror in between the layers for about 5 minutes.
09:19If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up,
09:22it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
09:24Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
09:27A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
09:32Okay, I'm in.
09:33If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer,
09:39you'll be surprised at how much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
09:44Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course,
09:47but that's not very good for any piece of tech, you know.
09:50So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
09:55It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
09:58Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard.
10:04Then take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
10:07The slime will fill the entire space between the keys,
10:11and its sticky properties will let it gather every little bit of garbage.
10:15Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
10:19Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl,
10:22and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
10:25Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
10:27It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
10:32Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
10:35And that's no yolk!
10:37If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries
10:41or want to make a cherry pie, push the stones out with a straw.
10:45Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle
10:48that can be used exactly for that.
10:51Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
10:54Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent,
10:58then run it for about 10 seconds.
11:00Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
11:03Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor
11:07when you hammer nails into it.
11:09Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
11:14The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
11:19Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
11:25For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone,
11:30then wipe the leftovers with a damp cloth.
11:32For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
11:38Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
11:41This will help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
11:47The sticky residue on jars left after you remove the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
11:54So, take some vegetable oil instead.
11:57Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
12:00Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
12:05If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter,
12:09hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
12:11Light up its end and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
12:17Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull,
12:19try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
12:23Not while you're wearing them, of course.
12:25Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
12:29That'll stop them from rusting.
12:31Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge
12:37by turning the contents upside down.
12:39This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
12:45Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
12:48To bring your permanent marker back to life,
12:51simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material inside and shake.
12:56Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes,
13:00the marker will be almost as good as new.
13:03Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
13:07Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container
13:11will help it keep fresher for much longer.
13:14This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
13:17That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
13:23These tubes are usually sealed with foil, so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
13:28just flip the cap over and push.
13:31Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
13:36They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
13:39Still coming loose?
13:40Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
13:46Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it,
13:49so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
13:51But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
13:56Check out the bottom of the pack.
13:57It has a perforated line.
13:59Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
14:02Two zips too much?
14:04Maybe.
14:05But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
14:08Just lock them together.
14:10Now, no one can open your backpack.
14:12Don't have a lock on you?
14:14You can also tie them together with some string or even just a paper clip.
14:18Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
14:21That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
14:26Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
14:30Shoe manufacturers care about their customers,
14:33so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
14:38Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
14:42Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
14:47Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
14:49Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
14:52Now, run.
14:54Yeah, go ahead.
14:55Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
15:00If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
15:05If you ever get locked or trapped in your car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
15:10get out.
15:11If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
15:15It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
15:18You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
15:22It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
15:26The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
15:30Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
15:34That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two spouts.
15:40This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
15:45Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
15:49If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing,
15:53and if you remove your finger, it'll flow again.
15:56And don't forget to ask your server,
15:59Hey, wasabi!
16:00Alright.
16:01A hair straightener is an excellent tool, not only for treating your natural curls,
16:06but also for fixing crumpled money or documents.
16:08You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
16:12Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode.
16:14Otherwise, there's a risk of damaging the paper.
16:18Hairbands are good not only for getting your hair done,
16:21but also to open a glass jar with canned food.
16:24Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid,
16:26and if you don't open the can from the first attempt,
16:29your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
16:33So, put a hairband on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
16:39A simple rubber band will do as well.
16:42Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go.
16:45South Korea has a rich culture,
16:47but some of their museums are far from being traditional.
16:51They even have a place called Poo Poo Land.
16:54You got me right.
16:55This museum is all about feces, human gases, and more.
17:00It's three floors of wacky and colorful exhibits
17:02that will make your Instagram followers go wild.
17:05The bravest ones can eat out of a fake toilet pot while in this museum.
17:10But the real fun begins when it's time to leave.
17:13You'll have to slide your way out through a dark room
17:15that mimics your digestive system.
17:19South Korea houses the blackest building you'll ever see.
17:23The Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion is covered with Vantablack paint,
17:27which is like the ninja of all paints.
17:29It's super black and reflects less than 1% of light.
17:33The pavilion was created for the crisp, white backdrop
17:37of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
17:40Standing at 33 feet tall and 115 feet long,
17:44this building sucks up over 99.96% of light,
17:49so it's as black as a black hole.
17:53South Korea is known for its awesome cafe culture,
17:57and their Starbucks outlets are no exception.
18:00Take Starbucks Wave Seoul, for example.
18:02It literally looks like it's floating on water.
18:05This cool spot is located in Seoul Wave Arts Center,
18:09a place where you can enjoy art galleries and exhibitions.
18:11If you feel like you've seen this place before,
18:14it might be because K-pop stars have filmed music videos here.
18:20Back in 2011, Tesco, the British chain,
18:24set up virtual grocery stores in subway stations and bus stops in Seoul.
18:28It's like shopping in a real store, but on your phone.
18:32Commuters can scan and buy virtual items
18:34that will be delivered right to their door.
18:36Imagine walking into a subway station
18:39and seeing walls filled with pictures of food
18:41and other items you can buy.
18:43You can just scan special QR codes with your Home Plus app,
18:47and boom, your groceries are on their way to your house.
18:50Order by 1 p.m. and you'll have your stuff that same day.
18:55You must have heard about the main star of Korean cuisine.
18:59I'm talking kimchi.
19:01The real question is, where's the element of surprise?
19:04This zesty, tangy, sweet, and sour dish
19:07has been around for over 1,500 years
19:10and comes in over 200 different varieties across the country.
19:14You'll never run out of new kimchi dishes to try.
19:17It can be served as a side dish, main dish, snack, appetizer,
19:21and if you're feeling daring, even a dessert.
19:25Ever heard of kimchi and banana?
19:27Yeah, that was actually a thing for a while.
19:30By the way, they say kimchi might be perfectly matched with cheese.
19:34Actually, kimchi can be matched with pretty much anything.
19:37They even produced kimchi-flavored chocolate in Korea.
19:42Seoul, the buzzing hub of South Korea,
19:45is jam-packed with around 10 million people.
19:48You'll find narrow alleyways and bustling streets at every turn,
19:51making personal space a rare commodity.
19:55If you're strolling through the city,
19:57expect to dodge pedestrians on the sidewalk,
19:59squeeze onto crowded subway trains,
20:01and feel a bit cramped compared to the wide-open spaces in the U.S.
20:06South Koreans are pros at sharing public areas,
20:09so don't be surprised if someone bumps into you without apologizing.
20:13It's just part of the hustle and bustle of city life,
20:16especially in busier areas.
20:18Just roll with the punches, literally,
20:20and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Seoul.
20:25In South Korea, taking off your shoes is kind of a big deal.
20:29Some locals might even get a little miffed if you make a fuss about it.
20:33Most traditional restaurants will require you to kick off your shoes before chowing down.
20:38Make sure to keep an eye out for a shoe shelf.
20:41It's also a good idea to wear easy-on-easy-off shoes like sandals.
20:46And please, for the love of all things holy, check your socks for holes.
20:50Nobody wants to see that.
20:53PDA is not really a thing in South Korea,
20:56even in hip cities like Seoul.
20:58You might catch a glimpse of couples holding hands while strolling the streets,
21:02but that's usually where the lovey-dovey stuff ends.
21:06Public displays of affection make South Koreans a bit uncomfortable.
21:10If you're a tourist, keep them at a minimum,
21:13even in party zones like Hongdae or Sincheon.
21:18Here's a tip for when you're dining out in South Korea.
21:21Don't wait around for the waitstaff to come to you.
21:23They won't.
21:24Instead, give a shout of Yogi-yo to get their attention.
21:29Yep, it means over here in Korean.
21:31And if you happen to come across a self-service bar,
21:34don't be shy about picking up your own water and utensils.
21:38It's all about DIY in some places.
21:41So get ready to take matters into your own hands.
21:46South Koreans are not afraid to dive deep with their questions.
21:50I mean, people you barely know may ask about your personal life
21:54or how much dough you bring in.
21:56So if someone starts getting all up in your personal biz
21:59or you feel like they're crossing the line,
22:01just remember, they're probably just curious and looking to connect.
22:05Don't sweat it.
22:06They're not being rude.
22:07Just eager to get the convo going.
22:11In the US, it's totally cool to ask chefs
22:15to switch up ingredients for allergies or preferences.
22:17But in South Korea, it's a different story.
22:21Traditional Korean dishes are cooked up with specific ingredients for hours.
22:26So don't expect them to just switch out meat for veggies.
22:29It's not that chefs are being difficult.
22:31It's just that they put a lot of effort into making that perfect dish.
22:35So when you're chowing down in South Korea,
22:37make sure you pick something that matches your dietary needs.
22:42In South Korea, toilets are seriously next-level cool.
22:46They've got cozy heated seats.
22:48They actually play a little jam for you while you do your business.
22:51And they've got these handy wands that spray warm water
22:54to give you a nice, refreshing clean.
22:57Some of them even have built-in dryers that blow warm air
23:01to get you all nice and dry afterwards.
23:05Just like any other country, South Korea has some issues.
23:09They're facing a spy camera problem.
23:12It's still a big issue, despite tough laws.
23:15It seems like spy cameras are way too easy to get a hold of,
23:19with students even using them to film teachers and classmates.
23:23Efforts to regulate them haven't been very successful yet,
23:26but people are pushing for stricter rules and penalties.
23:31Ever been to Italy and witnessed the lively debates
23:34that turn out to be just friendly conversations
23:36with a side of dramatic arm gestures?
23:39Well, get ready for a similar revelation in Korea.
23:43Korean conversations are full of deep voices,
23:46power-packed expressions, and the occasional shock factor.
23:50That lady at the restaurant who seems like she's about to yell at you?
23:54Don't worry.
23:54She's just super excited to show you the menu.
23:57It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but trust me,
24:01Koreans are some of the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.
24:04Soak in the melodic flow of their language
24:07and let yourself be swept away
24:09by the welcoming vibes of this vibrant culture.
24:13Still, even though the Korean language is expressive,
24:17when you hop on a bus or train in South Korea,
24:20don't be surprised if it's quieter than a library.
24:23Locals are all about their headphones,
24:25jamming out to their favorite tunes instead of chit-chatting.
24:29It's a stark contrast to the West,
24:31where everyone's gabbing away or catching up with loved ones on the phone.
24:36So if you're cruising through Seoul
24:37and feel the urge to crank up the volume and start a lively convo,
24:41think again.
24:43Being loud on public transit is a dead giveaway
24:46that you're not from around these parts.
24:48While no one will hush you outright,
24:51expect some disapproving glares and whispers
24:53from the elderly squad if you take it too far.
24:56Better keep it cool
24:57and blend in like a true South Korean, right?
25:01So you're watching your favorite cooking show
25:03when suddenly,
25:04the star chef adds a pinch of salt to some jam
25:08that's supposed to go into a dessert.
25:10You pick up the phone to call and complain,
25:12but right then the chef explains.
25:14It turns out that adding salt to fruit
25:17is a common thing in different cuisines across the world.
25:20Like in Mexico,
25:21they like to spice up mango and citrus fruits
25:24with salt and chili powder.
25:25You can try mango with a shrimp taste in the Philippines
25:28and salted watermelon in the Southern States.
25:31So how does it work?
25:33Well, let's say you're eating a raw mango sprinkled with salt.
25:37With the first bite,
25:38you notice the salty flavor
25:40and the sweet fruity taste is then slightly delayed.
25:43It feels as juicy and amazing as ever.
25:46It's most likely because salt affects
25:48the sweet taste receptor for sugar
25:50and then really magic happens on a molecular level.
25:53One study even found
25:55that we have more sugar detectors in our taste cells
25:58than scientists previously thought.
26:00One of those detectors must direct sugar
26:02to a sweet taste cell
26:04when it gets in contact with salt.
26:05You can try and put salt on any fruit you like,
26:08but the effect will be different.
26:10Salt can make sweeter fruits
26:12like cherries and strawberries even sweeter
26:14and balance the flavor of grapefruit,
26:16pineapple, and watermelon.
26:18Just take a ripe fruit and slice it the regular way
26:21and sprinkle the pieces with salt.
26:23Large, flaked sea salt might taste more intense,
26:26plus it looks more beautiful.
26:28After 10 minutes,
26:29your gourmet dessert will be ready.
26:31So you need to chop up a heap of iceberg lettuce,
26:35but that tough core in the middle
26:37doesn't want to leave.
26:38Just hold the lettuce head in both hands
26:40with the core end down
26:42and slam it against a cutting board
26:44or some other solid surface.
26:46Not your brother.
26:47Now you should be able to pull the core
26:49right out of the bottom
26:50and slice the rest of the lettuce without a problem.
26:54The next time you take butter out of the fridge
26:56and struggle to spread it
26:58because, you know, it's hard as a rock,
27:00reach for your grater.
27:02With its help,
27:03you'll easily flake off tiny pieces of butter
27:05that will melt instantly on a warm toast.
27:08You can also spread them much easier on cold bread
27:11without putting your sandwich in the microwave
27:13or waiting for a while to soften the butter.
27:16Professional bakers approve of this tip
27:18and have been using it for a long time.
27:21When you're frying something,
27:22you first heat the pan
27:24and then put the food on it, right?
27:26Well, this logic won't work
27:27if you want to make your bacon crispy.
27:29On a hot pan,
27:31the meat will cook
27:32before the fat can melt out of it.
27:34Your bacon will be too fatty and rubbery.
27:36So you gotta lay the strips on a cold pan
27:39and then turn on medium-low heat.
27:41The fat will render out of the meat
27:43and the final result will be super yummy and crispy.
27:48Have you ever tried boiling pasta in a frying pan?
27:51I know it sounds a bit weird,
27:53but it can actually help you save a lot of time,
27:55water, and energy.
27:57Instead of filling a huge pot with water
27:59and waiting for it to boil,
28:01put your pasta in a frying pan
28:03and cover it with cold water
28:04and add some salt to it.
28:06Your pasta will be cooking
28:07while the water is getting to the boiling point,
28:09so it'll be ready much faster than normal.
28:12And the water that's left in the pan
28:14will make an excellent base for a sauce
28:16because it's filled with starch.
28:18Mix it with pesto,
28:20tomato sauce,
28:21and garlic butter.
28:22Mmm,
28:23it tastes like it's straight out of a gourmet restaurant.
28:26Now,
28:27the secret to cooking the most delicious
28:29and fluffy mashed potatoes
28:30is to dry them before you mash them.
28:33After boiling,
28:34you can either put them in a pot
28:35and leave them over low heat on the stovetop
28:38or keep them in a baking sheet in a low oven.
28:40Then add melted butter
28:42that will coat the starch in the potatoes
28:44and only then slowly add milk.
28:48Now,
28:48your mashed potatoes
28:49will have the best possible structure and flavor.
28:52If you've shed enough tears over onions
28:55when trying to slice them,
28:56this one is a must-try for you.
28:59Peel the onions,
29:00cut them in half,
29:01and leave them in a fridge
29:02in a bowl of iced water
29:04for half an hour
29:05before you start cooking.
29:07The reason behind your tears
29:08is the sulfur
29:09that onions take from the soil
29:11while growing up.
29:12When you damage its cells,
29:14the acids contact the enzymes
29:16that start a whole bunch of reactions
29:18and release a chemical
29:19that makes your eyes water.
29:21Freezing the onion
29:22can weaken that chemical.
29:23To minimize it even more,
29:25only use a sharp knife
29:27to slice onions.
29:28This way,
29:29you'll do less damage to its cells.
29:31It's much easier to peel an avocado
29:34if you freeze it first.
29:35Just put it in the fridge as it is,
29:38give it some time,
29:39and then take it out
29:40and hold it under warm running water.
29:42Now, you can peel it easily
29:44after you make a couple
29:45of criss-cross incisions.
29:47The best way to keep herbs fresh and juicy
29:50is to store them like flowers.
29:52If you don't have the right size vase or vase,
29:55take a mason jar or a water glass
29:58and fill it with an inch of water.
30:00Now, put the herbs inside
30:02as you would do to your roses.
30:03For parsley and cilantro,
30:06cover the jar with a plastic bag
30:08and store the bouquet in the fridge.
30:10Basil loves sunlight,
30:12so you better leave it uncovered
30:13on the counter.
30:15If you've made too much sauce
30:17or have some leftovers in a can
30:19that doesn't seem to be enough for anything,
30:21you can save it from the trash can.
30:23Pour the sauce into an ice cube tray
30:26and keep it in the freezer.
30:27Now, if you need to spice up a meal,
30:29you can always add a couple of sauce cubes to it.
30:32Plus, as a bonus, which is redundant,
30:35the sauce will last longer this way
30:37than it would in the fridge.
30:39Do your meatballs always turn out
30:41to be perfectly the same shape and size?
30:44Then skip this one.
30:45But if you're like me,
30:47just use an ice cream scoop
30:49to get the right amount of your minced meat mix.
30:51Try saying that five times.
30:53The balls will be the ideal shape
30:55and your fingers won't get sticky.
30:57The easiest and probably the most beautiful way
31:00to slice a mango
31:01is to turn it into a hedgehog.
31:04Wash the mango under running water.
31:06Don't squeeze it while doing it.
31:08Now, put it straight up on a cutting board
31:10and cut it into three pieces
31:12from the top downwards.
31:14Just leave that flat pit in the middle piece.
31:16There isn't much you can do with it anyway.
31:18Now, your mango will have two cute cheeks.
31:21I mean, its fattest parts.
31:23Next, make crosswise and lengthwise cut
31:26in the mango cheeks.
31:27Leave some even distance between the incisions
31:30and don't go all the way through the skin.
31:32Now, press on the backside of the mango
31:35until the flesh pokes out.
31:37Does it look like something to you?
31:39Yep, a hedgehog.
31:40Hence the name of this slicing method.
31:42The final step will be to slice off the mango cubes
31:45into a bowl.
31:46Then eat.
31:48Now, this one has all the potential
31:50to become your new breakfast favorite.
31:52You can cook an omelet in a mug.
31:55Take a large microwave-safe mug
31:57and coat the inside of it with olive oil
31:59or spray it with cooking spray.
32:01Add two eggs and one tablespoon of milk
32:04and mix them with a fork.
32:06Now, add salt and pepper
32:07and any cheese, veggies, and herbs you like.
32:10Put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.
32:13Take it out, stir it with a fork,
32:15and then put it back for another 30 seconds.
32:18And voila!
32:19Your breakfast is served.
32:21Oh, be sure to use another mug for your coffee.
32:24Otherwise, you get eggs in your coffee
32:26and nobody has a recipe for that.
32:30Hey there!
32:32Quick question.
32:32What is the capital of Japan?
32:36If you said Tokyo,
32:38then you got it right.
32:40Tokyo is one of the most modern
32:42and colorful cities in Japan.
32:44But for over a thousand years,
32:46Kyoto occupied that place.
32:49Yeah, I know, the names are similar.
32:51But while Tokyo is the futuristic center of Japan,
32:54Kyoto is one of the most traditional
32:56and historical cities in Japan.
32:58It's known as Japan's cultural capital.
33:02Let's play a game of spot the difference.
33:04Here are two photos.
33:05The first one is from Tokyo,
33:07and the second one is from Kyoto.
33:10Can you tell what is the main difference between both?
33:13Hold that thought for one more second.
33:15Here are two more pictures.
33:17The first one is from Asakusa,
33:19a neighborhood in Tokyo.
33:21While the second one is from Kyoto.
33:23What would you say is the main difference here?
33:28Well, you can probably guess where I'm headed.
33:31If you didn't figure it out,
33:32I'll spell it out for you.
33:34The main difference is in the colors.
33:36If you've ever had a chance to travel around a bit,
33:39you've probably noticed how cities have certain color themes.
33:43Like Rome is terracotta,
33:45and Paris varies in tones of gray and sepia.
33:48Looking at these images,
33:49one can see that Tokyo is bright,
33:52electric,
33:52and looks even a bit chaotic.
33:54And Kyoto is monochromatic,
33:57and gives the impression of being calmer and more peaceful.
34:00It's fascinating to see that
34:03what causes this distinction between both cities
34:05has to do with a certain landscape law.
34:08You see, in 2007,
34:11Kyoto passed a new law
34:12prohibiting colorful street signs.
34:14The law also wanted to standardize overall constructions
34:18to make the city look more homogenous.
34:21Since Kyoto was Japan's capital city
34:23for such an extended period of time,
34:26it was built using traditional
34:27feng shui architecture and principles.
34:30That's why so many of the buildings
34:31have that traditional Asian shape to them,
34:34the one with the curvy ceiling,
34:35like you see in the Mulan movie.
34:40Sure, this style is very far
34:42from what modern architects are doing today.
34:44If you take a look at Tokyo,
34:46you'd see glass skyscrapers
34:48rather than these old buildings.
34:50But that's all part of a bigger plan
34:52set in motion by something called
34:54the Miyako Landscape Guidelines.
34:56The municipality's main argument
34:59to pass the law
35:00was that Kyoto was losing its unique landscape
35:03due to Japan's modernization.
35:05If Kyoto were to follow in Japan's footsteps
35:09and build humongous skyscrapers,
35:11citizens would lose their view
35:13of the three mountains that surround the city.
35:16And let's face it,
35:17nobody would want that to happen.
35:19Plus, it's nice that you can go
35:21to different cities in Japan
35:22and notice that they are unique in their own way.
35:26If the landscape law was to be effective
35:28in all of Japan,
35:29we wouldn't get to see architectural marvels,
35:32such as the Tokyo Sky Tree
35:34and the Asahi Flame Building.
35:38Now take a look at the Akihabara district in Tokyo.
35:42It is known as one of Japan's
35:44most modern neighborhoods.
35:45It's filled with top-notch technology
35:48at every corner.
35:49And yes, it's also filled with signs everywhere.
35:52If we compare it with Kyoto
35:54after the passing of the new law,
35:56the first thing that would have to go
35:58are the rooftop signs.
36:00Oh, and flashing and moving lights
36:02are also illegal there now.
36:04This Kyoto Starbucks
36:06also illustrates what I'm talking about.
36:09If you were strolling along the bucolic streets
36:11of Kyoto's countryside,
36:13searching for a place to get a cappuccino,
36:16you'd miss this coffee shop completely.
36:18I think we can agree
36:19that the traditional Starbucks logo
36:21was made to call attention,
36:23with that crowned siren-like creature
36:25supported by a very green background.
36:28In other places in Japan,
36:29it still looks like this.
36:31But in Kyoto,
36:33the brand went above and beyond
36:34to respect the new guidelines
36:36and produce this beautiful wooden logo
36:39and a little plaque that says
36:40this building has lattes.
36:43Yes, indeed.
36:46There are multiple examples like this.
36:48In Kyoto,
36:50the 7-Eleven doesn't have
36:51its traditional red, orange, and green stripes.
36:54Its logo was changed to black and white.
36:57You can think that's dull,
36:58but I think we can agree to disagree.
37:01It looks perfect
37:02when you look at its surroundings.
37:04Oh, and what about McDonald's,
37:07the world's most famous burger franchise?
37:09It kept its yellow logo,
37:11but took the red out of the background.
37:13In terms of the color palette allowed,
37:16the law uses the Munsell color system
37:18to determine which chroma levels are acceptable.
37:21Usually, the faded version of strong colors,
37:24like red, black, green, and so on,
37:27are accepted.
37:28Now, imagine if they adopted
37:30a Wes Anderson palette.
37:32It would look like a toy city,
37:33that's for sure.
37:36At first, vendors and shopkeepers
37:38felt disturbed by the new law.
37:40They didn't understand
37:41why they had to change their branding
37:43for the sake of some aesthetic
37:45the city was trying to preserve.
37:47But with time,
37:48they not only came to terms
37:50with the new law,
37:51but could already see the benefits of it
37:53for their brand success.
37:55You see, this helped turn Kyoto
37:57into an even bigger tourist attraction.
38:00Tourists felt like they were traveling
38:02in time, sort of.
38:03Some tourists even like to dress up
38:05in traditional kimonos
38:06and walk around like geishas.
38:09The municipality also began an awards system
38:12to compensate the shops and brands
38:14that had done their homework well.
38:16Of course, the camouflaged Starbucks
38:18won an award back in 2018.
38:20As did Sagawa,
38:22a major delivery company in Japan,
38:24back in 2012.
38:26It's not only shops
38:28that needed to adjust
38:29to the new guidelines.
38:30Things such as vending machines
38:32and post offices
38:33also needed to be toned down.
38:36Again, the idea is to make the city
38:38more visually coherent.
38:40And they sure help.
38:44Now, what happens
38:45if you don't follow the rules?
38:47Well, the people who chose
38:49to ignore the landscape law
38:51can spend up to one year in jail
38:53or pay a huge fine.
38:55We can also compare the differences
38:57inside Kyoto itself.
38:59Around the city center,
39:01the landscape law is less strict.
39:03So you'll find taller buildings
39:05and even bigger and more colorful signs.
39:07But as you leave the center
39:09and move towards smaller cities
39:11in the countryside,
39:12the law is much more strict.
39:14It's especially strict
39:15around the UNESCO heritage sites.
39:17In case you're not aware,
39:19there are 17 heritage sites in Kyoto.
39:22Yep, that's a lot.
39:23But that's what makes Kyoto so unique.
39:26Now, welcome to the neighborhood
39:28of Pantolcho.
39:30This neighborhood is a good example
39:32of how the landscape law
39:33changed the city's mood over the years.
39:36Pantolcho is a cute alleyway in Kyoto
39:39that spans over several blocks.
39:41If you look at this Google street image
39:43from 2009 and this one from 2023,
39:46you'll see clear differences.
39:48For starters, the huge sign
39:50at the entrance of the alleyway is gone.
39:53And so are the wires
39:54hanging from the tops of the shops.
39:56The pavement was redone
39:58and the big store signs disappeared.
40:00It's much cleaner.
40:02At night, the alleyway turned
40:03into the perfect spot
40:05for atmospheric dining,
40:06since its legislation decided
40:08to rule over the type of lighting
40:10allowed in the neighborhood.
40:12This is what it looks like at nighttime.
40:14Hey, you fancy grabbing some sushi?
40:16Hmm?
40:18I can't help thinking
40:20that this landscape law
40:21contributed a lot
40:22to Japan's minimalist architecture.
40:25Although images like these ones
40:27in Tokyo
40:27are far from the idea
40:29we have of this minimalist aesthetic.
40:32Kyoto falls right into place with it.
40:34How about we take a quick look
40:36inside one of these establishments?
40:38The Starbucks we mentioned earlier
40:40also invested in turning
40:42its interior design local.
40:44It's the first-ever Starbucks
40:46where you can drink tea
40:47on a tatami floor.
40:49You can sit cross-legged,
40:50like many Japanese people do,
40:52and enjoy a delicious hot beverage.
40:55I must say,
40:56I quite like the new Kyoto.
40:57How about you?
41:00So listen,
41:01if you don't want
41:02your next barbecue party
41:04to end up at the emergency room,
41:06you might want to get rid
41:07of that wire brush
41:08you use to clean the grill.
41:10Over a hundred people
41:11have to seek medical help
41:12because of it every year.
41:13Those brass and steel bristles
41:15easily separate from the brush
41:17and stick to cooked food
41:18that ends up in your mouth.
41:20With each swallow,
41:21they go deeper and deeper.
41:23They can poke into
41:24or puncture the lining
41:25of your mouth,
41:26throat, and esophagus
41:28or somewhere else
41:29down your intestinal tract.
41:31The symptoms this causes
41:32could be signs
41:33of many different conditions.
41:35And because of their tiny size,
41:36the bristles are really tricky
41:38for doctors to spot.
41:39So you can lose
41:40the precious time
41:41to solve the problem
41:42at an early stage.
41:43In some cases,
41:45one ER visit
41:46can solve the problem.
41:47But if the bristle
41:48moves into deeper tissues,
41:50say, into your neck,
41:51chest, or abdomen,
41:53well,
41:53it could start an infection.
41:55And you'd need
41:55some complex surgery
41:57to save your life.
41:59That was the case
42:00for a 63-year-old lady
42:01in Michigan.
42:02She was eating a hot dog
42:04grilled by her husband,
42:05and she felt something
42:06was wrong
42:06from the first bite.
42:07She could barely
42:08swallow the food
42:09because of an unusually
42:11painful sore throat
42:12and had to see
42:13the doctors for help.
42:15They sent her home
42:15after an inspection,
42:17but the symptoms
42:18only got worse and worse.
42:19A CT scan
42:21several months later
42:22showed the problem
42:23was some tiny metallic object
42:25that looked like
42:26a piece of hair
42:27at the back of her throat.
42:28The doctors were able
42:29to remove it
42:30during surgery.
42:32So, to play it safe,
42:34take good care
42:35of your wire grill brush
42:36and inspect it
42:37before putting food on it.
42:39If you see any loose
42:40or dangling wire bristles,
42:42get rid of them.
42:43If this sounds
42:44like too much work,
42:45just toss that brush
42:46all together.
42:47There are some
42:48safe alternatives to it,
42:49like wooden panels,
42:50pumice stone,
42:51nylon bristle brush,
42:53or liquid grill cleaner.
42:54You can also roll
42:56a piece of aluminum foil
42:57into a ball
42:58and use grill tongs
42:59to hold it
43:00while you're scrubbing
43:00your dirty grill grits.
43:02Cooking pros say
43:03an onion cut in half
43:04can also do the job.
43:08The caterpillar
43:09that arrived at your barbecue party
43:11as an uninvited guest
43:12might seem cute and harmless,
43:14but not all of them
43:16are safe to pick up
43:17and play with.
43:17There are several types
43:19of venomous caterpillars
43:20in the U.S. alone
43:21that can give you a hard time.
43:23Any brightly colored caterpillar
43:25that has a spine,
43:26bristles,
43:26or looks fuzzy
43:27could be venomous,
43:29and you're better off
43:30not touching it.
43:31Many caterpillars
43:32are equipped with hairs
43:34or spines,
43:35which are connected
43:36to poisonous glands.
43:37They often hide
43:38on the underside of the leaf
43:40so you could easily miss it.
43:41So when you're doing
43:42some work in the garden,
43:44it's a good idea
43:45to wear gloves and clothes
43:46with long sleeves.
43:47Your skin will thank you for it.
43:50If you get stung by accident,
43:52use any sticky tape
43:53to remove the hair or spines
43:55and then just wash
43:56the affected spot
43:57with soap and water.
44:00If you plan to go swimming
44:02or boating
44:02to cool down
44:03after the party,
44:04remember that
44:05algal blooms
44:06are just a freaky splash
44:08of color in the water,
44:09but a real problem.
44:10They are toxic
44:11and can cause
44:12a lot of trouble
44:13for you and your pets.
44:14The symptoms
44:15will be less than pleasant
44:17and will involve you
44:18spending a great deal
44:19of time
44:20in the bathroom.
44:21Algae bloom
44:22means there are plenty
44:23of bacteria in the water,
44:24so don't swim in it
44:25and don't drink the water,
44:27no matter how thirsty
44:28you are
44:29after all the swimming.
44:30And if you happen
44:31to get some ingested water
44:32on your skin,
44:33take a long shower
44:35with clean water
44:36immediately.
44:36The media should report
44:38cases of dangerous
44:39algae blooms
44:40in your area,
44:40so make sure to check it
44:42before you hit
44:43the nearest lake.
44:46Wild parsnip
44:47might not appear
44:48in your summer nightmares,
44:49but this yellow-flowered plant
44:51can do some really mean
44:52things to your body.
44:53It contains a substance
44:54called soloran,
44:56and when you accidentally
44:57touch it
44:58and then enjoy
44:59a walk in the sun,
45:00the effect it will leave
45:01on your skin
45:01will be as nasty
45:03as the name sororan.
45:04And you could have
45:06dark red or brownish
45:07discoloration
45:08on your skin
45:08for months
45:09after your unwanted
45:10rendezvous with the plant.
45:12It's mostly active
45:13and mischievous
45:14between May and July,
45:15so watch out!
45:19Alright,
45:20a garden hose
45:21must be completely safe
45:23as,
45:23unlike the grill brush,
45:25it doesn't have
45:25any small metallic parts,
45:27right?
45:28Well,
45:29when you leave it
45:30hanging out
45:30in direct sunlight,
45:31the water inside
45:32can heat up
45:33to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
45:35If you spray someone
45:37with water this hot,
45:38their skin won't love it.
45:39It's especially dangerous
45:41for youngsters and pets.
45:42So,
45:43if you see someone
45:44blissfully unaware,
45:45grab the hose,
45:46take it from them
45:47by force if needed,
45:48and let the water run
45:49for a few moments
45:50before you let anyone
45:52play with the hose.
45:53It's for their own good.
45:54The intense sun
45:55can also heat up
45:56all the bad chemicals
45:57the hose itself contains,
45:59like lead and thylates.
46:00So,
46:01check what yours is made of
46:03and replace it
46:03with a safer version
46:04that's labeled lead-free
46:06or drinking water safe
46:07if you plan to use
46:09the water for drinking
46:10or playing.
46:11And if you already
46:12have a safe version
46:13but suddenly smell
46:14a terrible odor,
46:15it could be the algae
46:16and bacteria
46:17that just love
46:18stagnant water.
46:19If it comes into contact
46:21with your skin
46:22or you swallow it
46:23by accident,
46:24you could have
46:25some serious health problems.
46:26The best you can do
46:27is replace the hose.
46:29And yes,
46:30make sure you keep it
46:31in a cool shaded area
46:32and drain it well
46:33after every use.
46:36Now,
46:37you're never too old
46:38to love the trampolines,
46:39but the trampoline
46:41might not love you back
46:42and give you a spinal injury
46:44or broken bones.
46:45Almost 100,000 injuries
46:47like this
46:48with young users
46:49happen every year
46:50because they're so easy
46:51to fall from
46:52or land
46:53in the worst possible way
46:54during a somersault
46:55or a flip.
46:56The biggest risk
46:57of trampoline trouble
46:59is when more than one person
47:01is using this
47:01fun contraption.
47:03Nearly 75%
47:04of all accidents
47:05with trampolines
47:06happen when
47:07two jumping youngsters
47:08crash into one another.
47:10And no,
47:11some netting
47:12or padding
47:12really can't save the day.
47:14If you want
47:15to keep things safe,
47:16make sure there's always
47:17only one person
47:18at a time
47:19on the trampoline.
47:20You're going to need
47:21to install
47:21shock-absorbing pads
47:23that completely cover
47:24the trampoline's
47:25metal frame,
47:26springs,
47:26and hooks.
47:27If you see any signs
47:29of the padding
47:29getting too old
47:30like tears
47:31and fraying,
47:32you need to replace
47:33it immediately.
47:34Make sure the trampoline
47:36stands on level ground
47:37and isn't too close
47:38to other structures
47:40and trees.
47:43A slide in your backyard,
47:45no matter if it's made
47:46of metal or plastic,
47:47can turn into a frying pan
47:49under the sun
47:50and can heat up
47:51to 189 degrees Fahrenheit.
47:53So,
47:54before you jump on it
47:55or let someone else do it,
47:57check the temperature
47:58of the whole thing
47:59top to bottom.
48:00And even when
48:00your little sister
48:01or someone else you love
48:02is begging you
48:04to go on a ride with them,
48:05don't do it.
48:06The slide is designed
48:07for one person
48:08of a certain size.
48:10When the two of you
48:11end up tandem sliding,
48:12the smaller leg
48:13can get caught up
48:14between the bigger leg
48:15and the edge of the slide.
48:17The speed will also increase
48:18and it can lead to
48:19all sorts of drama.
48:22Finally,
48:23no matter how tempting
48:24it feels in the hot months,
48:26don't walk barefoot
48:27on that beautiful lawn
48:28in the park
48:29or even in your own garden.
48:31You never know
48:32what's hiding in the grass.
48:33And if you step
48:34on something sharp,
48:35like a rusty nail
48:36hiding in the grass,
48:38you'll get yourself
48:39into a lot of trouble.
48:40Flip-flops aren't the best idea
48:42for everyday summer shoes either.
48:44They rarely come
48:45with arch support
48:46and can make you
48:46take shorter steps
48:47and put more stress
48:49on your body.
48:49It's just not good
48:51for your feet,
48:52joints, and muscles.
48:53Otherwise,
48:53have a great summer!
49:01You see these blades?
49:02They have notched corners
49:04to make your cutting
49:05experience smoother.
49:06Ooh!
49:07The front edge notch
49:08helps with separating blades
49:10during manufacturing,
49:11while the trailing edge notch
49:13helps the blade glide easily.
49:15And a fun fact!
49:16That notch on the front
49:18also helps you spot
49:19unused sections of the blade.
49:21Just a little visual indicator
49:23to make your life easier.
49:24When it comes to silver
49:25versus black blades,
49:27they're both made
49:28from the same stuff.
49:29But black blades are sharper
49:31and are better suited
49:32for cutting through
49:33tough materials,
49:34while silver blades
49:35strike a balance
49:36between cutting power
49:37and durability.
49:39If you want that
49:40extra cutting oomph,
49:41go for black.
49:42Oh, almost forgot!
49:44The only thing those blades
49:45aren't meant to cut
49:46is food.
49:47It has a rust-proofing
49:48oil coating,
49:49which is not safe
49:50for humans.
49:53Check this one out!
49:54It's totally giving me
49:55childhood vibes!
49:56Now, I remember my grandma
49:58having tomato-shaped
49:59pin cushions
50:00just like this.
50:01And sometimes,
50:02they would look more
50:03like a salad,
50:04with a little pepper
50:05thrown in there.
50:06Well, believe it or not,
50:07this salad actually
50:09has a purpose!
50:10The tomato keeps
50:11your pins in place,
50:12while the pepper
50:13keeps them sharp.
50:15Those peppers
50:15are filled with sand,
50:17which helps keep
50:17your pins nice and sharp.
50:19And it's not just sand.
50:21Crushed walnuts
50:22can also be used
50:23to keep your pins
50:24in tip-top shape.
50:26Now, look at this
50:27multiple pocket tool
50:29and this little hook on it.
50:30It's a bit of a mystery,
50:32but it's actually
50:32pretty handy.
50:33I counted at least
50:35four different applications.
50:37One, you can use it
50:38to carry all sorts
50:39of awkward stuff,
50:40like camping gear
50:41or heavy parcels.
50:43Two, need to twist
50:44some wire
50:45or play around
50:45with knots?
50:46The parcel hook
50:47has got you covered.
50:49Three, this hook
50:50can save the day
50:51with those stubborn zippers,
50:53like the ones
50:53on your luggage.
50:55Four, it's great
50:56for pretending
50:56to be a budget version
50:58of Captain Hook.
50:59If you know more applications,
51:01let me know
51:01in the comments.
51:04Apple users,
51:05with this feature,
51:06you'll never get
51:06laundry surprises again.
51:08Now, I bet you've
51:09had this situation
51:10at least once
51:11in your life.
51:12You wash your stuff,
51:13and when you take it
51:14out of the washing machine,
51:15the size seems
51:17to only fit your cat.
51:18Your iPhone camera
51:20can actually translate
51:21those funky laundry symbols
51:23for you.
51:23There are two requirements,
51:25though.
51:25You must have iOS 17,
51:27and your phone
51:28must be in English.
51:29Take a photo
51:30of the care label,
51:31go to the Photos app,
51:32and see the details
51:33of the image.
51:34Everything will be
51:35automatically decoded
51:37and explained to you.
51:39Now, many toasters
51:41come with nifty
51:42removable crumb trays
51:43at the bottom.
51:44It's super important
51:45to give these trays
51:46a good clean
51:47every now and then
51:48to keep your toaster
51:49running smoothly
51:50and avoid
51:50any potential fire hazards.
51:53Just pop them out,
51:54shake out the crumbs,
51:55and you're good to go.
51:56Where you shake them out
51:57is up to you.
51:59Those little compartments
52:00on your gas pump
52:01aren't just for show.
52:02They're actually there
52:03to hold your cap
52:04while you're filling up.
52:05This nifty feature
52:06keeps things tidy
52:08and prevents any spills
52:09or drips on the handle.
52:10So, say goodbye
52:12to messy refueling experiences
52:14and hello
52:15to a cleaner pump.
52:16Plus, it makes the whole process
52:18way more convenient
52:19and efficient.
52:21Now, I'll bet
52:23your oven gets so greasy
52:24and dirty sometimes
52:25that you can even hear it oink.
52:27Just kidding.
52:28I know you're a tidy person.
52:30Anyway,
52:31if you're looking for a way
52:32to bring your kitchen cleaning
52:34to a whole new level,
52:35here's a tip for you.
52:37Most oven doors
52:38have handy latches
52:39that let you pop the door off
52:41for easy cleaning,
52:42saving your pour back
52:44from the strain.
52:45When you're draining noodles
52:47or potatoes,
52:48there's no need
52:49to bother transferring
52:50everything to a colander
52:51in the sink.
52:52Just throw the colander
52:54right into the pot,
52:55hold it down,
52:56and pour the liquid out.
52:57It makes life
52:58so much easier,
52:59especially when you want
53:01to save that starchy water
53:02for recipes.
53:03It's a must
53:04for authentic pasta,
53:05by the way.
53:08So let's say
53:09you've snagged this gem
53:10at a thrift store
53:11a while back
53:11for just under a dollar.
53:13It's seen better days,
53:15serving as an ashtray,
53:16but you decide
53:17it's time to give it
53:18a new lease on life.
53:20Here's the lowdown
53:21on how to make it shine again.
53:23Mix up a solution
53:24of boiling water,
53:26baking soda,
53:26and table salt
53:28in a bowl
53:28lined with aluminum foil.
53:30Let the piece soak
53:31for about 15 minutes
53:33and repeat this process
53:34three times.
53:36In between soaks,
53:37gently scrub
53:38any rough spots
53:39with a microfiber cloth.
53:41After the final soak,
53:42dry the piece off
53:43and rub on some toothpaste,
53:45baking soda,
53:46and peroxide.
53:47Buff out any remaining tarnish
53:49with a clean,
53:50dry microfiber cloth.
53:52Rinse it off,
53:53and now your piece
53:54is practically gleaming
53:55like a mirror.
53:58These aluminum foil boxes
54:00have nifty little tabs
54:01on the sides
54:02that make it super easy
54:03to grab a sheet
54:04without any hassle.
54:05It's like a fancy
54:07little bonus
54:07that makes the product
54:08a breeze
54:09and ensures you'll have
54:10a smooth sailing experience
54:12every time.
54:14Manual can openers
54:16often come
54:16with a handy built-in feature
54:18also known as
54:19a bottle opener.
54:20It's like getting
54:21two tools in one.
54:22But did you know
54:24that this bottle opener
54:25actually has another
54:26useful function?
54:27It can help you loosen
54:29those stubborn,
54:29hard-to-open jars.
54:31Simply lift the lid
54:32slightly at a couple
54:34of points
54:34with the bottle opener
54:35and then watch it
54:37as it effortlessly
54:38twists right off.
54:39Yeah.
54:42Okay, I just found
54:43that apparently
54:44you're supposed
54:45to save the first
54:46and last slices
54:47of a loaf of sliced bread
54:48for last.
54:49It's like a bread hack
54:50or something.
54:51Apparently,
54:52those end pieces
54:53help keep the rest
54:54of the bread
54:54fresher for longer,
54:55and you shouldn't eat them
54:57until you've devoured
54:58the rest of the loaf.
54:58So, next time
55:00you're making a sandwich,
55:01save those heel slices
55:03for the very end.
55:04Even bread eating
55:05needs a good strategy.
55:07Now, look at those
55:08blue levers
55:09on the top rack
55:10of your dishwasher.
55:11I was curious
55:11about them too.
55:12And it turns out
55:14they are actually
55:15water bottle sprayers.
55:16They help to ensure
55:17that your bottles
55:18get a thorough cleaning
55:19and rinse
55:20during the wash cycle.
55:23Many vegetable peelers
55:24have those little scoops
55:25on top
55:26for taking out
55:27the eyes from potatoes.
55:28And here's a cool tip.
55:30You can actually use
55:31vegetable peelers
55:32in both directions
55:33to peel faster.
55:34But most people
55:36just stick to one direction.
55:39When using yellow mustard,
55:41make sure to push
55:41the lid of the bottle
55:42all the way open
55:43until you hear
55:44a satisfying click.
55:46This way,
55:46the lid will stay
55:47securely in place
55:48and won't get in the way
55:50when you're dispensing
55:51the mustard
55:51onto your food.
55:52It's a simple step
55:53that can make
55:54your condiment experience
55:55hassle-free
55:56and enjoyable.
55:58So there.
56:00You know that little hole
56:01at the end
56:02of your pot or pan?
56:03Well,
56:04it's not just for show.
56:05You can actually use it
56:06as a handy holder
56:07for your forks and spoons.
56:09Next time you're
56:10cooking up a storm
56:11in the kitchen,
56:12just pop your utensils
56:13in that convenient
56:14little hole
56:15and keep them
56:16close at hand.
56:18Okay,
56:19just a heads up
56:20to remember
56:20to switch the direction
56:22of your ceiling fan
56:23for the changing weather
56:24and to give it
56:25a good clean, too.
56:26I've seen that
56:27a lot of folks
56:28found it helpful
56:29before to reverse
56:30the fan's direction
56:31by flipping a switch
56:33for different seasons.
56:34So this is just
56:35a friendly reminder
56:36to go ahead
56:37and do it again,
56:38pushing hot air down
56:39and pulling cold air up.
56:43When you're chowing down
56:44for some pizza,
56:46just tear off
56:46the top of the box
56:47and use it
56:48as a big old plate.
56:49You can even rip
56:51the box in half
56:51and fold it
56:52to save some leftovers
56:54for later.
56:55Well,
56:55that's it for today.
56:56What,
56:57you want to know
56:57more cool facts?
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