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Unlock the hidden potential of everyday household items that can make your life easier! Discover how simple things around your home can serve incredible purposes that you never imagined. From clever uses to unexpected benefits, this video reveals the secret hacks that can transform your daily routine. Don't miss out on these game-changing tips!
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00:00You must have noticed those lines on some kinds of chips.
00:04For one thing, they help with the distribution of spices and seasonings.
00:08In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese
00:12are mostly stored inside the lines.
00:16Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
00:20Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on their dashboard.
00:24It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.
00:28There are manufacturers that equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.
00:33It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations
00:37to figure out if it's time for the driver to take a break.
00:41If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals,
00:44and the coffee cup sign starts to flash.
00:49Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
00:52These dents serve several purposes.
00:56For one thing, when milk spoils, this process usually causes swelling
01:00and high pressure buildup inside the container.
01:04That's when the dent comes in handy.
01:06It pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
01:10Plus, if you decide to freeze the milk, it will expand like any other liquid.
01:15And then again, the indentation will pop out
01:18and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
01:22You might have wondered why jerry cans have three handles.
01:26It's a clever designer move.
01:29This way, if you carry the container alone,
01:32you can use only the central handle to distribute the weight evenly.
01:37But if your friend wants to help you out, each of you can grab the side handle.
01:43The first jeans had a problem.
01:45Workers and miners, who were the original jeans wearers,
01:49put too much pressure on the poor piece of clothing.
01:52As a result, the seams couldn't withstand the stress and tore.
01:57Tiny metal studs were invented to prevent this from happening.
02:03Sticky notes come off relatively easily
02:05because their adhesive is spread out across the paper unevenly in small blobs.
02:11And only some of these blobs touch the surface of whatever you've stuck the note on.
02:15That's why when you unstick a post-it and attach it to something else,
02:19it still works until all the glue gets used or covered with dirt.
02:25Soda bottles are always filled in such a way
02:28that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
02:32That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
02:36It's a gas that can expand once a bottle is heated.
02:39If there's no gap in the bottle,
02:41it can break because of the pressure building inside.
02:45Also, when you open your drink,
02:48the gases go out in the form of bubbles,
02:50and the drink is likely to overflow.
02:52The gap helps with this problem too.
02:57Dental floss is super useful for your teeth,
02:59but it might be rather hard to operate.
03:02It regularly slips out of your fingers and tangles.
03:06To avoid these problems,
03:08tear off a piece of dental floss and tie its two ends together.
03:12It'll be much easier to use and won't hurt your fingers.
03:17Now, about those horizontal lines on plastic bottles.
03:22They help hold bottles up.
03:24Some bottles are produced from soft plastic.
03:27Without the lines, they wouldn't keep their shape.
03:30Instead, they would twist easily or even break.
03:35The soft round part under a soda bottle cap keeps the carbonation from escaping.
03:41Without it, your pop would go flat in no time.
03:45Probably even before you buy it.
03:49If you don't have anywhere to put a toothpick after using it,
03:52break off its flat end at the first groove and place it on the table.
03:57Now, you can balance the used portion of your toothpick on the grooved part,
04:01so that it doesn't have to touch the table.
04:05You can also make a makeshift stand for disposable chopsticks.
04:09They have a sort of lump on one side.
04:12Break that lump off before you split the pair.
04:16Now, when you want to take a sushi break,
04:18just place the stick on this stand.
04:23Donuts are shaped like rings because otherwise they might get overdone at the edges,
04:28but uncooked and gooey inside.
04:31With a hole in the center, both the outside and the inside get ready at the same time.
04:39Ever notice that layer of clear fluid in gel pens?
04:42It's called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
04:47The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
04:53The gel should be thick enough to keep the pigment particles suspended,
04:57but also thin enough to flow first onto the ball and then the paper.
05:02The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
05:08out.
05:09Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
05:14The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
05:19Neither does it move backward or flow out of the pen.
05:23Some button-down shirts have a button hidden on the back of the collar.
05:28Its main purpose is to prevent the tie from sticking out from under the collar.
05:34As for that locker loop on the back, you can use it to hang the shirt on a hook to
05:40avoid wrinkling it.
05:43Outer rings and zipper sliders, especially when two sliders are used together,
05:48are added so that you can connect them with a lock and keep sticky fingers away.
05:55Most ambulance cars have this word printed on the front of the vehicle.
05:59That's the word ambulance backward.
06:03It's written in reverse so that the driver in front of the ambulance can see the word properly in their
06:08rear-view mirror.
06:10Then they can move out of the way and let the ambulance pass.
06:15Escalator brushes serve an important safety purpose.
06:19You might have heard that most accidents happen after people get their bags or clothes stuck in escalators,
06:25because they stand too close to the sides.
06:28But when there are nylon brushes on both sides, you can't but keep your feet away from the escalator's skirt
06:34panels.
06:35The result? No accidents.
06:38The side holes in sneakers are for laces.
06:42Since sneakers were originally invented for basketball players,
06:46this interesting design allowed them to accommodate any player's foot.
06:51They just needed to lace their sneakers in the most comfortable way for them.
06:56The holes in the bottoms of your earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.
07:03It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.
07:07The quality of the sound also becomes much better.
07:12Ever been stranded with a cup of applesauce but no spoon at hand?
07:17But each snack pack already has a built-in spoon.
07:21Several twists of the foil lid, and here you go!
07:26Diamond slits on backpacks were originally placed only on traveler bags.
07:31Their purpose was to carry robes.
07:34These days, you can find such slits on almost every backpack.
07:38Why not use them to carry a bottle of water, an umbrella, or a pair of sneakers?
07:46Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.
07:53Yellow and light green hues are the most popular because they don't prevent you from seeing the text after black
07:59and white photocopying.
08:02Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as almost non-existent and don't print them.
08:09A stop sign has an octagonal shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if they see it from the
08:15back.
08:16When the signs weren't reflective yet, this shape prevented drivers from confusing the stop sign with any other night.
08:24The number 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle has nothing to do with the product label.
08:30The truth is that the place with the numbers is the very sweet spot you should tap to get the
08:36ketchup flowing.
08:38So stop hitting the bottom of your sauce bottle and hit 57.
08:44Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow, and fallen leaves to slide off the
08:52slope.
08:53If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day your roof would collapse.
09:00Airplane windows have rounded edges, and that's a crucial safety measure.
09:05It prevents aircraft accidents.
09:08Weak spots are usually situated in the corners.
09:11If airplane windows were square or rectangular, each of them would have four potential weak spots.
09:17Under pressure, they would collapse.
09:22A label on your panties digging into your most sensitive spots is definitely not the best feeling.
09:28Sure, you can cut it off, but often that just leaves even sharper corners that can be more annoying.
09:34But what if you've been cutting those labels wrong this whole time?
09:37Check it out.
09:39On the left, the label is sewn into the seam, while on the right, it's just hanging on by a
09:44couple of threads.
09:45Just snip those threads, and voila!
09:48It's like the label was never even there.
09:51Plus, with this little hack, you can always pick panties in the store that are guaranteed to be comfy.
09:57If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have noticed how nasty the bottle caps have become.
10:03Yeah, according to the law, they now have to scratch your nose.
10:06Oops, sorry, they have to be attached right to the bottle.
10:09If these bottles annoy you too, try this.
10:12Once you open the bottle, rotate the cap 90 degrees, and pull until one of the plastic connections breaks.
10:19And finally, turn the bottle until the cap touches your chin, not your nose.
10:24And drink!
10:25You've been using the colander in the wrong way all this time.
10:29This smart kitchen device has a hidden function.
10:32The traditional way of draining noodles involves dumping boiled noodles into a colander, right?
10:37But if your colander is about the same size as your pot, try this instead.
10:42Place the colander on top of the pot with the noodles, like a lid, and drain the water out.
10:48This method is faster and less messy, and it keeps your noodles in the pot where they belong.
10:56Toilet plungers and sink plungers are quite different.
10:59And the toilet version has a handy rubber flap called a flange that pops out from the cup.
11:04This flange fits snugly over toilet drains, giving you strong suction to tackle stubborn clogs.
11:12While a sink plunger won't help with toilet troubles, the toilet plunger can work on your sink or tub.
11:18Just make sure to keep that flap tucked inside the cup.
11:21And don't forget to give it a thorough clean with bleach before switching from toilet to sink use.
11:26You definitely don't want to mix things up.
11:30If you still work in an office, next time you print out something, make sure to check out this stapler
11:36built right into the printer.
11:37It can staple all the documents that fit in the slot at the same time.
11:41By the way, it's not something new. Such printers have been around since the 90s.
11:48Why buy a ruler and spend your hard-earned dollars if you can simply use a dollar bill to measure
11:54whatever you want?
11:55Only as long as this whatever is somewhere around 6 inches.
11:59A dollar bill is just about this size.
12:03Even though many people are sure that those tiny holes on the bottom left side of your iPhone are the
12:09speaker,
12:09they're actually a microphone.
12:11And speaking of iPhones, if you've got one of the latest models and your phone is out of juice,
12:17but there's no socket to be found nearby, here's a nifty trick.
12:21Grab a double-ended charger cord and connect it to another iPhone 15.
12:26Boom! Your phone gets a little power boost.
12:29I bet you've noticed that the hook on a tape measure is a little loose.
12:33Well, that's intentional.
12:35The hook moves just enough to account for its own thickness,
12:38ensuring both inside and outside measurements are accurate.
12:42So, if you ever thought it was broken,
12:44nope, it's just doing its job.
12:46As for the hole at the end,
12:48it's replacing the tape on the edge of a nail to get measurements from odd spots.
12:54The pockets on new suits are sewn shut to keep the jacket's shape during transportation and display.
13:00Of course, you can unpick them to use the pockets,
13:03but you need to be careful with what you put there.
13:06Anything heavy can easily distort the suit's shape.
13:09The important thing, though, is to remember to cut the threads holding the back vents together
13:14for better movement and comfort.
13:16Oh, and remember to cut those tacky stitches that fasten your new coat's vent,
13:20that flap on the back.
13:23Now, that sink squeegee thing actually hides a big secret.
13:27It can store water.
13:30Many sink squeegees have tiny holes that allow water to stay inside.
13:34But why would we need that water?
13:37Oh, you can release it as you squeegee,
13:39which will help you rinse the sink as you clean it.
13:43Here's a travel tip that will help you understand U.S. highways.
13:47In the U.S., highways with even numbers run east-west,
13:51and those with odd numbers run north-south.
13:53If a highway number starts with an odd digit, it's a spur,
13:58which means it doesn't reconnect to the main highway.
14:01If it starts with an even digit, it's a loop around
14:04or through a city that eventually reconnects with the main highway.
14:08And finally, numbers divisible by five are major highways meant for cross-country travel.
14:16Your iPhone camera can also translate laundry symbols,
14:20identify plants, and even recognize some bird species.
14:24It's like having a mini encyclopedia in your pocket.
14:28Another trick, when using the markup feature while editing your photos,
14:32you might want to highlight a part of a picture.
14:35Put a circle around the needed area and keep your finger pressed down at the end of the stroke.
14:40Voila! Instead of a misshapen circle, you get a perfect one.
14:44It also works for squares, triangles, and stars.
14:49Barilla, probably the most famous pasta in the world,
14:52has teamed up with Spotify to create playlists that match the cooking time for different pasta shapes.
14:58Just start the playlist when you drop the pasta into boiling water.
15:02And when the music stops, your pasta is ready.
15:06Toasters have crumb trays at the bottom that you can and should clean regularly.
15:12Just slide it out and dump the crumbs.
15:14It's an easy way to keep your toaster clean and working well.
15:19You can use Google Maps to share your location in real time.
15:22Just tap your account icon, select location sharing, and choose how long to share.
15:28Your friends can track your progress and be ready when you arrive.
15:31You can also save your parking location by clicking the blue dot.
15:36Do you know that the knobs on some ovens have calibration screws on the back?
15:41You can adjust them to get more accurate temperature control.
15:44It'll definitely help you avoid overcooking or undercooking your meals.
15:50In non-prepaid gas stations in the US, try pressing enter before swiping your debit or credit card.
15:56It'll take you to the prepaid screen and you can enter the amount you need manually.
16:03If you're drinking outside on a windy day, place some coins in an empty cup
16:07and then put the cup you're drinking from inside the first one.
16:11The weight of the coins will help you keep your drink from getting blown over.
16:15Simple but effective.
16:18Once you've peeled your potato, you might spot some tiny divots known as eyes that still have some skin on
16:25them.
16:26Many peelers come with a handy scoop designed to tackle these little guys.
16:30Just take the scoop, dig in, and pop them out. Easy peasy.
16:34Your favorite potato recipe will be totally eye-free in no time.
16:40A cell phone's camera can help you to figure out whether your remote is working.
16:45The camera is sensitive to infrared, so you just need to turn it on and point the remote at the
16:50camera while pressing the remote's buttons.
16:52You'll see the LED flashing in response.
16:55If you spot nothing, something is definitely wrong with the remote.
17:00Bonus fact here. White vinegar isn't just for cooking. It's also the real laundry hero.
17:06If you add it to your laundry, it'll take out all the bad smells from your clothes.
17:11The amount to add can be anywhere from a splash to a cup during the wash.
17:16And don't worry about the vinegar smell. It washes away completely, leaving your clothes fresh.
17:22It's also great for removing hard water buildup.
17:26Trains used to make people mad.
17:29During the Victorian era, there was this rumor that the swaying motion of train carriages made passengers,
17:35especially men, go a bit crazy, leading to some strange and dangerous behavior.
17:40The so-called railway madness was supposedly triggered by the noise of the train.
17:46To make things worse, carriages were locked for privacy reasons back then,
17:50so people found themselves stuck in tiny spaces with lunatics who could snap at any moment.
17:58If you see someone putting ketchup on some car, it doesn't mean you're witnessing them preparing a prank.
18:05It means they're just taking care of their car.
18:08Yup, it goes great with hamburgers and hot dogs, but it goes even better with cars,
18:14since it has ingredients that are good at removing rust.
18:18Rust occurs when the metal gets exposed to moisture, oxygen, and heat,
18:23and due to weather conditions, it's hard to avoid it.
18:27When you leave rust for a longer time and don't deal with it, it will continue to degrade the metal.
18:33So, you need to get rid of it before your car becomes physically useless.
18:39That's when ketchup comes in.
18:42Its key ingredient is tomatoes, and they have many nutrients similar to those you can find in oranges and some
18:49other citrus fruits.
18:50For instance, citric acid can help you remove rust from metal surfaces, since it eats through rust.
18:58We're not talking about the cars only.
19:00You can use it on metallic kitchen wares, furniture parts, jewelry, and rust spots on generally any metallic item.
19:09You can combine it with washing soda.
19:11It's not quite effective against rust, but when you combine it with ketchup, it'll do the work.
19:18Mix these two and apply them to the rusted area.
19:21Leave it like that for about half an hour, and wash it with a wet cloth or sponge.
19:28You can combine ketchup with salt instead, or just apply a lot of it on the rusty area, without using
19:35any additional ingredients.
19:38Ketchup removes tarnish from brass copper, too.
19:41Put it on brass hardware on doors and cabinets, or some accessories such as bowls and candlesticks for 10 minutes
19:49to make it all shine.
19:51And also, you don't put it on meat just because of taste.
19:55Ketchup breaks down its fibers, which means it makes it more tender.
20:00Locking handles as we know them were only invented relatively recently, in 1878.
20:06Before that, people had to get pretty inventive to secure their homes.
20:10Most folks used a latch string.
20:12They'd make a small hole in the door, thread a leather thong or string through it, and then loop it
20:17around a wooden bar.
20:18Even after doorknobs were invented, only the wealthy could afford a proper lock and key.
20:25Vacuum cleaners had a rough start, too.
20:27The first one was invented in 1901, but it was so huge that it wouldn't fit inside houses.
20:33Instead, vacuuming was offered as a mobile service.
20:36The machines were parked outside, and long hoses were fed through the windows.
20:41And to get to the client's house, these large cleaning machines were actually pulled by horses.
20:47Back in the day, animals even used to pull strollers.
20:51Yep, with kids inside.
20:53The stroller was first developed in 1733 for the daughters and sons of a British nobleman,
20:59who might have been a bit too lazy to walk with them every day.
21:02So, the first model was basically a shell-shaped basket on wheels that could be pulled by a goat or
21:09a small pony.
21:09This small chariot was cute, but probably not the safest way to get around.
21:16Refrigerators also used to be a bit scary.
21:19From the late 1800s until 1929, they used toxic gases like ammonia,
21:25methyl chloride, and sulfur dioxide to cool things down.
21:28People were so concerned about gas leaks that they began leaving their refrigerators in the backyard,
21:33instead of keeping them in the kitchen.
21:35This danger even inspired Albert Einstein to create a new model.
21:40In 1926, Einstein and his former student Leo Seelard invented a refrigerator with no moving parts,
21:47using safer, environmentally friendly gases to reduce the risk of toxic leaks.
21:52But it had one problem.
21:54Einstein's refrigerator was less efficient than existing appliances, so it wasn't commercially appealing.
22:01If you ever find yourself casually wandering in the forests of Estonia,
22:06don't freak out if you see some giant megaphones.
22:09These wooden, acoustic giants were set three hours away from the country's capital by interior architecture students.
22:17That's way cooler than the hamster roller coaster I once built for a science fair, I have to admit.
22:22More than half of Estonia is covered by woods, and they're pretty proud of this natural wealth.
22:27So it's not the first art project of this kind, and there was a winding, elevated pathway and a faceted
22:34woodland cabin.
22:35The idea of the megaphones is to crank up the natural sounds of a forest and also to serve as
22:42a rest spot for hikers.
22:44These wooden beauties are large enough to host several people.
22:48And hey, if you walk this far into the woodland, you'll be thankful for this.
22:53The students were given a task to invent some concepts of a forest library.
22:58They built the megaphones off-site and brought them to their permanent spots.
23:03They're set in such a way that sounds from three directions meet in the center and create a cool natural
23:09surround sound effect.
23:11Thankfully, kitchen supplies, including our beloved grills, have come a long way.
23:15Back in the 1950s, a metalworker named George Steven had a brilliant idea while trying to create the perfect steak.
23:23Frustrated with flare-ups and uneven cooking, he decided to cut an old ocean buoy in half.
23:29This allowed him to control the airflow better.
23:32And that's how the Weber Kettle Grill was born, changing backyard barbecues forever.
23:37Have you ever used a public bathroom in the summer in your shorts and sandals and got splashed?
23:44It happens to the best of us, so no worries.
23:47If only there was some solution to this problem.
23:49Perhaps a urinal with a small hole so no liquid goes where it shouldn't.
23:54Looks pretty yucky and painful to me.
23:57An assistant professor at the University of Waterloo, Zhao Penn and his colleagues came up with a way better solution
24:04for this sensitive issue.
24:07Their designs were inspired by physics and dogs.
24:10When a stream of liquid moves on a solid surface at a shallow angle, the splash is reduced.
24:16And the smaller the angle, the fewer splashes you'll see.
24:19You can even minimize them to a zero.
24:22And when dogs do their business, they lift their hind legs and do it on the vertical surface of a
24:27tree or a wall.
24:29I don't know if they actually care about it, but this does reduce the splash.
24:33Good job, Pluto!
24:35Talking about that!
24:36Here's a fun challenge for your next family gathering.
24:38Ask everyone to fold a piece of paper in half, then in half again, and keep going for a total
24:44of seven folds.
24:45Spoiler alert!
24:46They probably won't succeed.
24:48That's because each fold makes the paper thicker and thicker.
24:52In fact, if you had a huge sheet of paper and folded it in half 50 times, it would end
24:58up being about 62 million miles thick,
25:01which is about two-thirds of the way from Earth to the Sun.
25:04So, yeah, it's impossible.
25:06The current record is held by a high school student named Brittany Gallivan,
25:10who managed to fold a single piece of paper in half 12 times.
25:14And it was a tissue paper.
25:16The USB symbol, looking like a trident, has always sparked multiple speculations about its origin.
25:24One popular idea is that it represents Neptune's trident and symbolizes power and adaptability.
25:30But there's also a little bit less exciting theory.
25:33A man who claimed to have designed the symbol in the 1980s stated that it was supposed to represent connectivity.
25:40The large circle symbolizes a computer, while the attached shapes, the circle, the triangle, and square, stand for different outputs.
25:49Look closely at a tram's overhead lines, and you'll see that its contact wires zigzag back and forth instead of
25:56going in a straight line.
25:57That's because all trams have pantographs attached to their roofs.
26:02The upper part of the pantograph is gradually worn down by the overhead wire and eventually needs to be replaced.
26:09To wear it down evenly, the wire is not installed strictly along the tram's path, but in zigzag patterns.
26:17As the tram moves, the pantograph slides along the wire, and it wears down evenly.
26:23Those cone-shaped water cooler cups?
26:26Their shape is intentionally designed to prevent users from setting the cups down.
26:31This allows employees to minimize the risk of spilling water on their desks around various electronic devices.
26:38Plus, less material is used to produce cone-shaped cups, which makes the process less wasteful and more cost-effective.
26:45It also kind of supports sustainability by encouraging people to drink their water quickly and dispose of their cups immediately
26:51after.
26:52You're probably wearing a YKK product right now.
26:55I mean, go check the zipper on your jeans.
26:58Yep, that's it!
26:59YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha,
27:03a Japanese company that makes roughly half of all the zippers in the world, producing over 7 billion zippers each
27:11year.
27:12Originally called hookless fasteners, they became known as zippers after a pair of rubber boots that could be fastened with
27:19a single zip became popular in 1923.
27:22The name stuck because of the high-pitched zip sound they make when used.
27:27Despite a popular myth, household batteries don't actually contain liquid, and if you accidentally cut them open, no toxic liquid
27:35will spill.
27:36Most of them are dry cell batteries, which are made of electrochemical cells.
27:40Those convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
27:44Larger batteries often house numerous small cells within them, too.
27:48Even Tesla vehicle batteries consist of multiple small cells.
27:52When combined, they easily provide the necessary voltage.
27:56Did you know that nail polish used to be a status symbol?
28:00In ancient Egypt, queens like Nefertiti and Cleopatra were famous for their red nails, while lower-ranking citizens were only
28:08allowed to wear pale shades.
28:12You'll probably agree that there's no better snack than a pack of chips.
28:16Some are flat, others have ridges.
28:18Is it just aesthetics?
28:20Not really.
28:21The main purpose of those lines on some kinds of chips is to help with the distribution of spices and
28:26seasonings.
28:27In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
28:34Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
28:37This item here was also popular in ancient Egypt.
28:41What looks like a weird bench was actually a weird type of pillow.
28:46Back then, headrests were made from materials like wood, ceramic, and stone.
28:51Unlike our comfy pillows today, those ancient ones were used to protect people's hairstyles.
28:56That way, their hairdos stayed neat, even though they had a very uncomfortable night.
29:02If you've left a pot on the stove and your food burned, once again, take ketchup.
29:07Its acids will ease all the scrubbing and help you with grease.
29:12Just leave it over the night and you'll be able to wash the pot more easily.
29:17Or, keep those small packages of ketchup we all end up having from fast food orders in the freezer.
29:23The ketchup won't be as hard as an ice cube as it freezes.
29:27So, it will be good for soothing insect bites or similar things.
29:31For eight centuries, forks were considered cursed and nearly forbidden in the West.
29:36The first models were used by the elite in the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire.
29:41And they made their way to the West in 1004, thanks to a noblewoman named Maria Aguirre-Polina.
29:48People were pretty shocked by it, to say the least.
29:50So, when she passed away just two years later, everyone blamed the fork, thinking it was some kind of divine
29:57punishment.
29:58By the way, its name comes from the Latin word forca, which means pitchfork.
30:03Next on our list is Nike's iconic moonshoe.
30:07But I'm talking about the unique pattern of its sole.
30:10Back in the 1970s, Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman was making waffles for breakfast with his wife when he had
30:17a sudden idea.
30:18To pour a plastic material called polyurethane into the waffle iron.
30:23The machine was ruined, of course, but I guess it was worth it since that's how the first Nike waffle
30:28trainer was born.
30:29I mean, its soul.
30:31That clear fluid in gel pens is called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
30:36The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
30:41The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
30:46out.
30:48Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
30:52The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
30:57Neither does it move backwards or flow out of the pen.
31:01Let's move on to another favorite snack, popcorn.
31:04These days, cinema and popcorn go hand in hand, but it wasn't always this way.
31:09In the 1920s and 1930s, movie theater owners were hesitant to allow snacks in their theaters.
31:15They were worried about the mess and the crunching noises interfering with movies.
31:19Plus, popcorn used to cost only 5 to 10 cents, so they didn't see any financial benefit.
31:25But savvy street vendors saw a big chance.
31:28So, they got their own popcorn machines and started selling them outside theaters.
31:33That's why popcorn probably became the original clandestine movie snack.
31:38And theater staff would even have to check if people were hiding bags of it in their coats.
31:44Have you ever helped your friends move into a new apartment in a building without an elevator?
31:49Then you're gonna love this one.
31:52Houses in Amsterdam have hooks on top.
31:55This is a medieval invention for pulling stuff up the houses.
31:58The simple tech consisting of a wheel and a rope still functions now, centuries later.
32:03Why not just use the stairs?
32:05Well, if you get inside one of those narrow Amsterdam buildings,
32:09you'll see there's hardly enough room to comfortably ascend.
32:13And you can forget about even trying to pull a table on top.
32:17Back in the medieval ages, pretty much like now,
32:20only rich people could afford housing around the canals in the best parts of the city.
32:25Those people were mostly traders and used the canals for their business.
32:29They stored goods in the same houses they lived in.
32:33And with regular floods, they had to find a way to keep the goods dry.
32:37And that's why they needed to invent something to lift furniture,
32:41goods, boxes, instruments, and food on the upper floors,
32:46and pull it in through fully open wide windows.
32:49The lifting tech is one of the reasons the houses in Amsterdam are leaning forward.
32:54This position helped keep both the lifted stuff and the walls and windows safe during transportation.
33:01They didn't have to touch each other.
33:03The gables also assisted in the process and had to be made firm to withstand all the heavy weight.
33:10And in case you're wondering what gables are,
33:13they're sections of wall between the edges of a dual pitched roof, typical for Amsterdam.
33:19Sticking with old school fun, it's time to talk about cards.
33:23So, have you ever wondered how many times you need to riffle a deck to shuffle it completely?
33:28The answer is seven times, according to math.
33:31Even cooler, if you shuffle a deck right,
33:34you're probably creating a unique order that's never existed before and never will again.
33:40And if you have a deck at hand, check out the four kings.
33:43You'll notice that the king of hearts is the only one without a mustache.
33:48He's not special or anything.
33:49I mean, he also used to have a mustache, but it was lost in the reproduction of the original design.
33:54Your home has more regular things that can do magic tricks.
33:58Like if you have a house or a big terrace and want to make a nice flower wall.
34:03Try old mattress springs.
34:06Just hang them on the wall and let your imagination run wild with flowers.
34:11An old flower sifter can still come in handy.
34:15For example, as a planter.
34:16Even if you don't have one, you might find it at a garage sale or a thrift store.
34:22Wallpaper is making its big comeback when it comes to home design.
34:26Maybe you can try something different and use some old books with torn pages.
34:31You just need to learn the basics of hanging wallpaper.
34:35And voila!
34:36You get a new cool place for your old books.
34:40There's a solution for the remains of an old book.
34:43Don't worry.
34:44You can have blocks where you'll keep your kitchen knives.
34:47It's pretty original, don't you think?
34:50Solitaire was probably everyone's go-to game to pass the time back in the 1990s.
34:55But its original purpose was far from it.
34:58When developers created this game, their idea was to teach people how to use a computer without them even realizing
35:05it.
35:06For example, dragging and dropping cards into one place helped people learn how to move files into folders.
35:12The same goes for Minesweeper, which was designed to help people get used to using a mouse and clicking.
35:20Cleaning blinds can be frustrating, but the next time you do it, try doing it with a sock over your
35:26hand.
35:27Hands are kind of perfectly shaped for getting all those nooks and crannies on the blinds.
35:32And the sock will do the rest.
35:36Here's something you wouldn't expect.
35:38Ice cubes can help you remove gum from carpet, clothing, and hair.
35:43Just put your clothes in the sink and add ice cubes.
35:47Leave it like that for a while.
35:49Ice will freeze the gum, so you can chip it away more easily.
35:52If the gum got stuck on the carpet, leave ice cubes right in the critical spot and remove the gum
35:59with a butter knife.
36:01It's a little bit harder to remove it from hair though, but still possible.
36:05Just wrap the ice and parts of your hair with the gum in a washcloth until the gum gets frozen.
36:12When you get there, you should be able to break apart the gum and free your hair using your fingers.
36:19Or next time you have to deal with a splinter, just take one ice cube to numb that area before
36:25you even start doing anything.
36:27You might have noticed that movie theater seats are almost always red.
36:32This choice isn't random.
36:33It has strategic importance, which is rooted in visual science.
36:38The thing is, red light has a longer wavelength.
36:40It means that it's the first color to disappear in low light.
36:44It allows the audience to concentrate better on the screen once the movie begins.
36:47Such a design choice enhances the viewing experience by minimizing distractions.
36:54Speed bumps are crucial for pedestrian safety.
36:57But at the same time, they can seriously increase car emissions due to the non-stop acceleration and deceleration they
37:04cause.
37:06To address this issue, some cities like London are testing fake speed bumps.
37:10Those are optical illusions painted on the road.
37:13They look raised from a driver's perspective, but in reality, they're flat.
37:18Authorities hope that this approach will slow down drivers without having a negative impact on the environment.
37:26Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
37:32That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
37:34It's a gas that can expand once the bottle's heated.
37:37If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
37:43Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, making the drink overflow.
37:48The gap helps with this problem, too.
37:51If you're more into Angry Birds, Candy Crush, and other mobile games, that's totally normal.
37:57After all, more people have access to cell phones than to toilets these days.
38:01But not many of us stop to think about how disgusting our phones can be.
38:05The natural bacteria from our skin and the oils from our hands get transferred to our phones with every touch,
38:12swipe, and tap.
38:13This makes phones about 10 times dirtier than toilet seats.
38:17Yikes!
38:19Now, can you honestly tell me you have never used your phone while driving?
38:24I know, me too.
38:26But we both know that it can be dangerous.
38:29To help with this, some newer cars have a special feature called a heads-up display.
38:35This option shows important driving information in front of you, like speed and directions,
38:40so you don't have to look away from the road.
38:43It's like a floating screen on the road in front of you.
38:47This can help you drive safer and avoid getting a ticket for going too fast.
38:52Not all cars are so modern, so to drive safely, you need to put your phone away.
38:57Thankfully, some cars have special places for your phone while you're focused on the road.
39:02One specific 2021 model, Chrysler Pacifica, has a feature where the second row of seats can be folded down into
39:10the floor.
39:11It's good for carrying big items.
39:13But when the seats are up, these areas are good for storing things out of sight.
39:18Just remember to check and clean them out every once in a while, because they can become magnets for all
39:24sorts of knick-knacks,
39:25like french fries or wet swimsuits that will surely start to smell at one point.
39:30Keep some cleaning supplies in your car, just in case.
39:35Are you a science fiction fan? I have some good news for you then.
39:40Turns out that flying cars may be closer to us than we think.
39:43And it's not just because they look cool.
39:47Manufacturers are looking into developing such vehicles for practical reasons, too.
39:51For starters, our standard roads are getting pretty congested as time goes by.
39:56We'll need some other means of transportation in the future to be able to cope with a large number of
40:02vehicles.
40:03You can find loads of flying car concepts online, for all preferences.
40:07There's one that looks like a giant drone, and another one like a mini airplane.
40:12The simplest designs just took a car and put wings on it.
40:17Some cars will light up a snowflake on the dashboard every now and then.
40:21In case you're wondering, it's a sensor, and a pretty important one, too.
40:26It shows the exterior ambient temperature.
40:29It gets activated when there's a road warning due to a sharp drop in temperature.
40:34It may sometimes even come with an audio warning or a message on your dashboard to inform you that the
40:40roads may be getting icy,
40:42so you can either adapt the speed or change to the appropriate tires if necessary.
40:49Cars these days aren't just adapted for the cold season.
40:53They come with cool features to help out during the summer months, too.
40:57I'm talking about those neat sun visors.
40:59Check your car to see if it has this added bonus feature.
41:03We know they twist to help the driver out even when they're not driving directly toward sunlight.
41:09Some visors can also extend, so they can provide shade to a larger area.
41:14If yours can't extend, there's a simple solution.
41:18Buy a sun visor extender.
41:20You can even find them online.
41:21They work by being attached to your existing sun visors or the windows for better shade coverage and visibility.
41:28Now, your car might have another hidden feature.
41:32Well, it's technically not in the car, but in its tires.
41:36These days, some cars come equipped with foam-filled tires.
41:41They were created to fix the problem of air-filled ones that often went flat.
41:45Why?
41:46Well, because foam-filled tires have many of the same benefits as air-filled tires without the danger of leaks.
41:53Regular air-filled tires can sometimes lose air over time, even if there hasn't been any damage.
42:00In most cars with this feature, the tires are not completely filled with either foam or air.
42:05They have a mix of both.
42:12A bonus of these modern tires is that they make the cars quieter.
42:16Generally, electric cars make less noise, but because of that foam, they end up being as quiet as a cat.
42:23Some people like the fact that they're quiet, while others prefer that classic screeching or rumbling that vehicles make.
42:29But even people who like the sound of regular engines might like the quietness of these new models, because they
42:36are still very fast.
42:38Hey, I drive one, and it's fun!
42:43You might have stumbled upon a button called AEB.
42:46It stands for Automatic Emergency Braking, and it's a feature that uses sensors to detect if a collision is going
42:53to happen really soon.
42:54When activated, it will automatically apply the brakes to try and prevent something bad from happening, or make it less
43:02severe.
43:02There are two types of AEB – one that only works at slow speeds, and one that works at all
43:09speeds.
43:10If the car can't be stopped completely, the AEB system will try to slow it down as much as possible
43:16to reduce the impact.
43:19Many cars now have systems that can warn you if someone is walking in front of you and can even
43:25automatically stop the vehicle to prevent an accident.
43:28These systems use special sensors that can also detect bicycles and animals.
43:33However, a study found that these systems don't always work well, especially at night.
43:39Even if your car comes equipped with this added feature, it's crucial to always pay attention while driving and not
43:46rely solely on these systems.
43:49A little thing called Lane Centering Assist helps you stay in the middle of your lane when you're driving on
43:55the highway.
43:56It's not a replacement for paying attention to the road either, but it can help guide you through gentle curves.
44:03You'll still be in control of the car and can turn the wheel if you want to go in a
44:07different direction.
44:08Some systems give you a lot of feedback, while others are more subtle.
44:13Lane Centering Assist can't handle sharp turns, and in most cars doesn't work if you don't have the cruise control
44:20on.
44:20What's also cool about this feature is that if it senses you've removed your hands from the wheel, it'll give
44:27you the warning to return to the correct driving position.
44:32A lot of accidents can happen when you're reversing your car, like out of the supermarket parking lot.
44:38Parking sensors can help prevent these things from happening by using radar or sound to detect things that the driver
44:45might not see from his position.
44:47These sensors will make a noise or show a warning on the car screen to let the driver know something
44:53is there, like another car or a person passing by.
44:58If you're planning to have a road trip, you know how hard it is to adapt to various speed limits
45:04throughout the country.
45:05Traffic sign recognition is a technology that can help with that.
45:09It allows you to know what the speed limit is on the road you're driving on.
45:13It uses a camera to take pictures of traffic signs and display them on a screen in your car.
45:19This can be helpful if the signs are hard to see or if you miss them while driving.
45:24Some cars with this technology can even change their speed automatically based on the signs they see.
45:31This technology is mostly found in luxury cars, but it is becoming more common in other types of cars, too.
45:39The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has made studies that show up to 6,000 drivers per year have bad
45:47accidents simply because they were too tired.
45:50Sure, I would like my car to come with built-in coffee makers or showers to keep me awake on
45:56those long days driving,
45:57but some do have systems that can tell when a driver is getting kind of snoozy.
46:02These systems monitor the movements you make while in the driver's seat.
46:06It looks at things like how you turn the steering wheel around and move the car.
46:11If it senses you're a bit too tired to move on, it'll make a noise and show a message on
46:16the dashboard urging you to take a break.
46:19Some of these systems even show a picture of a coffee cup to remind you to stop at the next
46:24gas station for a refreshing beverage.
46:27It might save your life, too.
46:35Hey there, car owners.
46:36Gee, do I have an important message for you?
46:38You see, our cars are like our trusty sidekicks, always by our side, even in the most public places.
46:44But sometimes we come back to find unexpected surprises waiting for us.
46:48Try to imagine yourself strolling up to your four-wheeled companion, and there it is.
46:52A flyer, taunting you from under the wiper.
46:55Or, heaven forbid, a parking ticket just begging for your attention on the windshield.
47:00We've all been there, right?
47:01Well, hold onto your steering wheels because authorities have a brand new tip for you.
47:06And it's a real gem.
47:07If you see something on your car that doesn't belong, don't remove it with your bare hand.
47:13Intrigued?
47:14You see, police forces have been keeping a watchful eye on all things car-related.
47:18And they're not just about catching speedsters and enforcing traffic rules.
47:22They've got our backs when it comes to unveiling the latest tricks of the trade.
47:26Take Arlington, Virginia, for example.
47:28The authorities there recently noticed a spike in driver's side airbag thefts.
47:32To combat this madness, the police advised folks to park in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles, stash away their
47:39valuables,
47:39and why not throw in a steering wheel locking device for good measure?
47:43Some car thieves have also discovered a new superpower using their smartphone cameras to peek into your car.
47:49It's like they have x-ray vision or something.
47:51These sneaky people can bypass the privacy tint in your car windows and get a clear view of your treasures,
47:57all without even taking a photo.
47:59Smartphones these days, huh?
48:02In response, authorities launched a stow it, don't show it campaign,
48:06reminding everyone to remove their valuables from sight or, at the very least, stash them away.
48:12But wait, there's more.
48:15Officers want us to be extra cautious about a new threat lurking around our vehicles.
48:19You know how it goes.
48:21Leaves, litter, and leaflets often find their way onto our beloved cars.
48:24Usually, we'd think nothing of it and simply give our vehicles a quick clean before zooming off.
48:29However, you should think twice before reaching out with your bare hands.
48:33Even if it's just to grab a seemingly innocent piece of trash.
48:37Why all the fuss, you might wonder?
48:39Well, let's take a peek at an incident that unfolded in Houston, Texas.
48:43Picture this.
48:44One woman, fresh from celebrating her birthday at a local restaurant,
48:48heads back to her car, only to find a napkin sticking out of her car door handle.
48:53Now, at first, she didn't think much of it and casually removed the napkin, thinking it's just some random trash.
49:01But as it turns out, things then took a crazy turn.
49:03Not long after handling that suspiciously placed napkin, she started feeling some tingling in her fingertips.
49:09And before she knew it, her whole arm joins the tingle party, leaving her feeling a bit numb.
49:14She got all lightheaded and even struggled to breathe.
49:17Being a responsible person, her husband dialed up 911 in a jiffy.
49:22Off she went to the hospital, racing against time to figure out what in the world caused this bizarre health
49:27rollercoaster.
49:27After a seemingly eternal six and a half hours, the doctors finally diagnosed her with acute poisoning from an unknown
49:34substance.
49:35They couldn't pinpoint the exact nature of the substance, because the woman only had a tiny amount in her system.
49:41But even that tiny amount was enough to make her feel like she just hopped on the wildest ride at
49:45the amusement park.
49:47Just imagine if she had wrapped that napkin around her entire hand.
49:50Yikes!
49:51One of her doctors suggested that this whole napkin incident might have been an attempted kidnapping targeting her car.
49:57Wait, what?
49:58A kidnapping involving a napkin in a car door?
50:01It's like a bad script for a low-budget comedy film.
50:04But here's where things get really intriguing.
50:07The local police department, in their noble quest to solve this mystery, revealed that they didn't receive any reports of
50:13similar incidents involving car doors and napkins.
50:15I guess that prankster genius didn't strike again.
50:18Or at least not yet.
50:20However, they do confirm that the woman's experience and symptoms align with other cases of poisoning.
50:26Of course, there are many other strategies to help keep both you and your car safe.
50:30Like when it comes to parking, it's all about that prime spot.
50:34Thankfully, specialists have some tips that will make your parking game strong and keep those pesky thieves at bay.
50:41First things first.
50:42If you're lucky enough to have a garage, park your precious vehicle in there at all times.
50:48But if you're out and about, it's advised that you find a well-lit and open area to park.
50:52You want your ride to be in the spotlight, not hiding in the shadows where mischief could be lurking.
50:59Now, here's a nifty little nugget of advice straight from the mouth of an ex-burglar.
51:03This guy knows the tricks of the trade.
51:06When you park, turn those wheels into the curb.
51:09I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it's worth it.
51:12By doing this, you're making life harder for those pesky intruders.
51:15They'll have to do some fancy maneuvering just to get away, and ain't nobody got time for that.
51:20And hey, here's an extra bonus tip for you.
51:23Try to find a car park that has reached the Parkmark standard.
51:26These parking locations have passed a police risk assessment, so you know they're legit.
51:30With these simple tips, you'll be parking like a pro in no time.
51:34These days, there's still a sneaky way thieves can get their hands on your ride, and it involves your beloved
51:39key.
51:40So, let's play it safe, shall we?
51:42First things first, keep those keys hidden away.
51:45When you're home, make sure they're out of sight and far from prying eyes.
51:49You wouldn't want any thieves playing fishing games with sticks and hooks through your letterbox snatching your keys.
51:55Now, let's talk about keyless entry.
51:56You know, those fancy cars that unlock themselves with a wave of the key nearby?
52:01Well, if you have to push a button on your key to open your car, you don't have a keyless
52:06entry.
52:07No worries though, we'll cover that too.
52:09Picture this.
52:11You're going about your day, minding your own business, when suddenly a crafty thief comes along with a little device.
52:17This sneaky gadget tricks your car into thinking your key is right there, unlocking it faster than you can imagine.
52:22They can even start the engine and drive off into the sunset with your beloved vehicle.
52:27Believe it or not, these pesky thieves only need to be a few meters away from your car key to
52:32capture its signal.
52:34That means they can work their magic even if your key is chilling inside your home, safe and sound.
52:39Fear not, because there are a few tips to keep your keyless entry car as secure as a fortress.
52:44When you're at home, keep that precious key and its spare, far, far away from your vehicle.
52:50Maybe put them in a screened pouch or a fancy-schmancy Faraday bag to block any signals from escaping.
52:56Think of it as giving your key a cozy little invisible shield to protect it from those sneaky signal-sniffing
53:01thieves.
53:02Here's another pro tip. If you ever decide to adopt a second-hand car into your loving car family, give
53:09those keys a little makeover.
53:11Reprogramming them will ensure that any old signals or sneaky surprises from the previous owner are wiped clean.
53:17To make sure your car is always safe, we also need to cover this not-so-fun subject, illegal tow
53:23trucks.
53:23Those sneaky thieves think they can snatch your precious wheels right off the street.
53:28Here are some tips on how to stay one step ahead of these parking lot pirates.
53:32First things first, keep an eye out for any tow-away crew that seems a bit fishy.
53:37You know, the ones who aren't sporting any fancy logos on their truck or who forgot to put on their
53:41snazzy uniforms.
53:43If something feels off, don't hesitate to report them pronto.
53:46Now, I know what you're thinking, but what if I'm wrong and it turns out to be a false alarm?
53:52We all should be about good faith, and nobody should blame you for a moment if it turns out to
53:56be a false alarm.
53:57Better safe than sorry, right?
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