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Discover the secret design elements in your everyday tools that can boost efficiency and ease of use. Many overlook simple features like key ridges or holes, but these are crucial for optimal alignment and performance. Learn how to unlock these hidden functions in our latest live stream and transform your daily routine.
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00:00The cylinder on the end of a cable is sitting there, useless as it might seem.
00:05In fact, this is a ferrite bead that assists with many electrical wires to reduce electromagnetic interference.
00:13Electrical wires act like unintentional antennas, broadcasting the EMI.
00:20There's a reason why the spinning wheel inside their microwave is circular.
00:24A circular object will evenly distribute the heat as opposed to a rectangular and square one.
00:30When you place containers of these shapes inside, the energy is focused on the corners, rather than spread evenly like
00:38in a round container.
00:41The temperature gauge on a toaster is commonly used to determine how crisp you like your toast.
00:46But the other, more specific use for the gauge was for the different types of bread.
00:52White and sweet types of bread heat up much faster as opposed to heavier brown and rye ones.
00:58The older bread is, the more time it will need in a toaster to ensure the golden brown results you're
01:04looking for.
01:06Most ovens give you the option of leaving the door ajar when broiling a dish inside.
01:12You probably think the goal here is to help cool down the oven after use.
01:17In reality, its purpose is to focus on cooking the top of the dish and to ensure a crusty layer.
01:24Controlling the buildup of heat and steam by releasing it through the slightly ajar door gives you the desired result
01:31without cooking the entire dish to a crispy end.
01:35You probably have noticed that your dishwasher has specific areas for different types of cutleries and dishware.
01:42But all the dishware pieces should be facing towards the center and not all in one direction.
01:48What types of foods were on the plates will also determine where they should be located in the racks.
01:54As the middle of the machine gets the strongest spray, carb-based stains from tomatoes and potatoes should be placed
02:01there.
02:02The detergent is more focused on the outside during the clean, creating a waterfall-like cleanse.
02:09That's why protein-based stains, like from eggs for example, should be stacked there.
02:16Ceiling fans push cool air down on a hot day, circulating the room.
02:21But they can serve you during the winter just as effectively if you flick that switch on the side or
02:26use the pulley.
02:28So if you want to save some money on heating and try to quickly warm up your room on a
02:33cold day, turn the fan on.
02:34It will push the air up and spread the warm air around, more effectively warming the room up.
02:41Do you still use sticky notes instead of those fancy new apps on all possible gadgets?
02:47Welcome to the club.
02:48Regardless of what you use them for, they can annoyingly curl up.
02:52If you've had this issue, it's because you've peeled them from the bottom upwards.
02:57Doing it this way causes the curling.
03:00Peeling them from the side will ensure they remain flat, ready to remind you of your daily tasks.
03:06Did you know that can openers weren't invented until 50 years after preservation cans had been readily available?
03:13So how would it be possible to open a can?
03:16There are a couple of alternative methods just in case you've misplaced your trusty opener.
03:22All you need is a metal spoon.
03:24Set the can down on the counter.
03:26Hold onto it firmly and grasp the head of the spoon tightly.
03:31Apply pressure and vigorously rub the edge of the can's top over a small area.
03:36It takes time, but as you continuously rub, a small indentation soon opens a hole.
03:42Once the hole is wide enough for the spoon's tip, pry the lid upwards and keep going along the edges
03:47until you can finally access the hard-earned meal within.
03:52Most toilets rely on water pressure and gravity to function, so a power outage will not affect them.
03:59But if yours does need electricity to function, you must be worried about using it when the power is out.
04:05The good news is, the power is only used to fill the toilet and not to flush it.
04:10As the flushing mechanism will still work, open the toilet tank and pour in a couple of gallons,
04:15and you're free to flush away whatever you need to.
04:20Blockages in shower drains occur over a long period of time.
04:23It's inevitable.
04:24We lose 50 to 100 hairs a day, and many of them will endeavor to reside within our shower drains.
04:31Hair only forms the foundations of the blockage, and this attracts the buildup of various other things.
04:37A great life hack is to use your vacuum cleaner and put the nozzle in the hole once removing the
04:42plug.
04:43Apply a wet cloth around the nozzle, ensuring air cannot escape.
04:47The vacuum will suck up the blockages a lot easier.
04:51This will help avoid any extra costs from plumbers, as they themselves use this technique.
04:58To make your candles last longer, trim their wicks multiple times and keep them as far away from water and
05:04moist as possible.
05:05It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady, and continues to burn slower for a longer period
05:12of time.
05:14The empty space between the panes of the oven door is there for a reason.
05:19You can stick a brush in there to clean the oven door glass.
05:22It's easy to access the space through the bottom of the door, open the lower shelf, then push the brush
05:28through the hole.
05:30While you're parking in a garage, you might find it difficult to determine how close to it you need to
05:36be.
05:36Not all cars have sensors, ensuring you keep the right distance before the bumper makes an indentation on the wall.
05:43Applying a rope with a tennis ball from the ceiling at the right distance will help you learn the best
05:48distance to park from the wall.
05:51We've all been told to loosen a lock with WD-40 or lubricant.
05:55Yes, we all know we should have these around the house.
05:58But in case you don't, a great alternative is drawing with a grey lead pencil along the edges of the
06:04key and then putting it into the lock.
06:07Continue doing this until the keyhole has been adequately lubricated and the key functions smoothly.
06:14Pliers are prone to damage when you use them to adjust faucets and shower heads and are also difficult to
06:20grip.
06:21Take a couple of pieces from the end of an old garden hose and attach them to the jaws of
06:26the pliers.
06:27You'll find a huge improvement with grip and will avoid wear and tear.
06:33You can find a good use for discarded rubber for different things around the house.
06:37When fed up with tightening or loosening with a screwdriver, try using a simple rubber band.
06:44Place part of it into the screw grip and the screwdriver will have far greater traction.
06:50Moving cement blocks isn't safe for your lower back.
06:54Even with a wheelbarrow, it can be a risky process to place the cement onto the ground without causing damage.
07:00Three simple cylinder pipes can make a world of difference, regardless of the size of the block.
07:05Try lifting the edge onto the first pipe with a pry bar, then pushing and maneuvering as you gradually direct
07:12the three pipes towards the desired location.
07:15Just make sure you're not doing this on a slope.
07:19That first strike on a nail can be a great success or will result in a throbbing thumb.
07:25A bobby pin is perfectly shaped to hold a nail in place, allowing for your hand to be clear out
07:31of harm's way and for you to strike the nail without fear.
07:36Use a crayon instead of a pen or pencil while working with a wet saw to ensure the markings are
07:42not removed.
07:43They will also be easier to see under the murky water.
07:48Checking the drains on the roof and determining when they need to be cleaned can take a lot of time.
07:54Using duct tape, attach a mirror on the end of a long broom and review whether the drains need to
08:00be cleaned.
08:02To further assist with your balance as you check on the gutters, attach a pair of old trainers to the
08:07end of the ladder.
08:08The spread of the shoe and its grip will ensure a further level of safety.
08:14Liquid caulk normally comes in huge tubes, so you can never use it all at once.
08:19The hardened tips of liquid caulk create blockages.
08:23Grab a used cork and drill through it to make a perfect lid, concealing the liquid caulk.
08:28Now it's ready to be used again with no blockages.
08:33Now here's a trick.
08:34Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate, put it horizontally, with no plate underneath, of
08:40course.
08:41This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles, because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach
08:47the end of the process.
08:48Also, it gives the grater more stability.
08:50When otherwise, you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in the air with the other hand.
08:55When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall of the grater, simply turn
09:01it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
09:05Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
09:10Since copper has some antibacterial properties, dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay and
09:17let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
09:20An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely is to put a small mirror in between
09:26the layers for about 5 minutes.
09:28If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up, it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
09:33Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
09:36A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
09:41Okay, I'm in.
09:42If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer, you'll be surprised at how
09:49much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
09:52Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course, but that's not very good for any
09:58piece of tech, you know.
09:59So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
10:04It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
10:07Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard, then
10:13take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
10:16The slime will fill the entire space between the keys, and its sticky properties will let it gather every little
10:22bit of garbage.
10:24Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
10:28Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl, and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
10:34Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
10:37It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
10:41Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
10:44And that's no yolk!
10:46If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries or want to make a cherry pie, push the
10:52stones out with a straw.
10:54Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle that can be used exactly for that.
11:00Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
11:03Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent, then run it for about 10 seconds.
11:09Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
11:12Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor when you hammer nails into it.
11:18Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
11:22The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
11:28Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
11:34For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone, then wipe the leftovers with
11:40a damp cloth.
11:41For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
11:47Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
11:51This'll help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
11:56The sticky residue on jars left after you removed the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
12:03So take some vegetable oil instead.
12:05Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
12:08Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
12:14If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter, hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
12:20Light up its end and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
12:25Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull, try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
12:32Not while you're wearing them, of course.
12:34Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
12:38That'll stop them from rusting.
12:40Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge by turning the contents upside
12:47down.
12:48This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
12:53Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
12:57To bring your permanent marker back to life, simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material
13:04inside and shake.
13:05Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes, the marker will be almost as good as
13:11new.
13:12Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
13:16Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container will help it keep fresher
13:22for much longer.
13:23This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
13:26That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
13:32These tubes are usually sealed with foil, so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them, just flip
13:38the cap over and push.
13:40Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
13:45They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
13:48Still coming loose?
13:49Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
13:54Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it, so you can hang it on a handy hook in
14:00the bathroom.
14:00But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
14:05Check out the bottom of the pack.
14:06It has a perforated line.
14:08Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
14:11Two zips too much?
14:13Maybe.
14:14But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
14:17Just lock them together.
14:19Now, no one can open your backpack.
14:21Don't have a lock on you?
14:22You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paper clip.
14:27Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
14:30That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.
14:35Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
14:39Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.
14:42So, most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
14:47Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
14:51Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
14:55Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
14:58Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
15:01Now, run.
15:02Yeah, go ahead.
15:04Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.
15:09If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
15:13If you ever get locked or trapped in your car, you can use the bars to smash the window and
15:19get out.
15:20If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
15:24It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
15:27You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
15:31It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
15:35The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
15:39Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
15:43That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two
15:49spouts.
15:49This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
15:54Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
15:58If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing, and if you remove
16:03your finger, it'll flow again.
16:05And don't forget to ask your server,
16:07Hey, wasabi!
16:10A hair straightener is an excellent tool not only for treating your natural curls, but also
16:15for fixing crumpled money or documents.
16:18You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
16:21Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode, otherwise there's a risk of damaging
16:25the paper.
16:26Hair bands are good not only for getting your hair done, but also to open a glass jar with
16:32canned food.
16:32Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid, and if you don't open the can from the
16:37first attempt, your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
16:43So, put a hairband on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
16:48A simple rubber band will do as well.
16:50Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go.
16:54Think you're ready to see the world in a whole new way?
16:57I hope so, because I'm about to blow your mind!
17:00Have you ever noticed those plastic lines along the side of your phone?
17:04They're the oddly spaced stripes that seem to have no purpose.
17:08In reality, though, they're probably your phone's most important feature, because without
17:13them, your device would be little more than a smart paperweight.
17:17They are antenna lines, allowing your phone to remain wireless.
17:22Electromagnetic waves carrying phone, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi signals cannot pass through metal,
17:27which makes up most of the phone's outer case.
17:30And the glass panel up front also slows those waves down.
17:34It's like there's a bouncer at the door, refusing to let most signals in or out of the
17:38phone.
17:39Hey, I've been to that nightclub!
17:40Anyway, that means no phone calls, no texts, and no late-night delivery when you have nothing
17:46in the fridge except one egg and something that might have once been lasagna.
17:50Those little strips of plastic allow the same electromagnetic waves to come and go as they
17:55please.
17:56This is why you can call a friend, order a ride, or play an online matching game until
18:013 in the morning.
18:02Hey, don't you have to get up early for work?
18:05When you do finally stumble out of bed, make sure you're using this next item correctly
18:10to avoid a potentially upsetting situation.
18:13The zipper, originally patented as the clasp locker in 1851, didn't become widely used
18:19until the 1930s.
18:21Now, they're on everything, from bags to jackets to jeans.
18:25And they're not perfect.
18:26They get stuck.
18:28They pinch the skin.
18:29And we all know what happens if the zipper on our pants refuses to stay up.
18:33Well, luckily, this can be avoided.
18:36Most zippers have a locking mechanism built right in.
18:39When the zip is facing down and flat against the teeth, the lock is engaged and the zipper
18:44remains closed.
18:45If only I had known that back in school.
18:48What about those metal rivets most jeans have?
18:51They're more than a design choice.
18:53They were added to protect areas that experience the most strain, such as pocket corners and
18:58the base of the fly.
18:59The rivets hold the fabric together, even when it's being stretched and pulled during work.
19:05And since we're talking about clothing, have you ever wondered about that tiny fifth pocket
19:10at the front of your jeans?
19:11Well, first of all, it isn't really a fifth pocket.
19:15Originally, jeans were made with four pockets, including that little one in front.
19:19The fifth pocket is actually the one on the back left, which was only added to jeans in
19:241901.
19:25The little pocket, though, was important a long time ago.
19:29Cowboys needed to keep their pocket watches safe while riding out on the range.
19:33Yeehaw!
19:34That pocket kept the watches protected, but also handy.
19:38And then, people became so used to it that jeans just look weird without one.
19:43Another strange holdout from a bygone day is that stitched V on the front of some sweatshirts.
19:48What if I told you that those exact stitches hold the whole shirt together?
19:53Well, then I would be lying, and I never do that.
19:56But, back in the 1940s, this V was very useful.
20:00First, the V stitch was initially used to add a patch of stretchy ribbed fabric to the
20:06shirt so that it could fit over our big heads more easily.
20:09Secondly, these shirts were specifically designed for sports.
20:13So, the V included an additional piece of fabric to absorb the sweat that would build up during
20:18a game or a workout.
20:20As stretchy fabric became readily available and better at handling perspiration, the V lost
20:25its traditional value.
20:27But, like the tiny jean pocket, it has continued as a decorative feature.
20:31A reminder of our big-headed ancestors who apparently only sweated just below the chin.
20:37But, moving on.
20:39One place you won't find many people sweating is the golf course.
20:43You will see quite a few fashion disasters, sure.
20:46But sweat?
20:47Not so much.
20:48Golf was invented around the 16th century in Scotland.
20:52Back then, the ball was perfectly round and smooth.
20:55Over time, the ball would become dented from use.
20:58And at some point, golfers discovered that these imperfections actually helped the ball fly
21:03farther.
21:04Dimples were added on purpose in the 1900s, when it was found out that they
21:08reduced the aerodynamic drag that slowed down a smoother ball.
21:12And the dimples made the balls easier to control.
21:15And no, not all golf balls are created equal.
21:19The number of dimples can range from 300 to 500, with one company producing a ball with
21:24over a thousand little dents.
21:26Wow, a little overboard, eh?
21:28Need a quick, refreshing drink after a round of golf?
21:32Juiceboxes, created back in 1963, are very convenient.
21:36But why do they have these large triangular flaps on top?
21:40Their lifted flaps act as hand grips.
21:43This stops you from accidentally squeezing a full box and spilling juice all over the place,
21:48like onto your favorite t-shirt or the new couch.
21:51Now, when you're done golfing, grab your backpack with that leather diamond patch with two vertical
21:57openings.
21:57It's commonly referred to as a lash tab, but I much prefer its other name, pig snout.
22:03I mean, it certainly looks like one.
22:06You typically find these pig snouts on packs used by hikers and climbers.
22:10The diamond is a place to tie any extra gear that they need to carry, like boots, cooking
22:15equipment, or sleeping bags.
22:16But these lash tabs are also becoming more common on smaller backpacks.
22:21They're a nod to the past, but just as useful.
22:23Attach your running shoes to one next time you head to the gym, keeping those stinky
22:28things away from the rest of your clothes.
22:30Now, I'm sure you're a great driver.
22:33But for years, you've probably been neglecting an important safety feature right in front
22:38of your eyes.
22:39That rear-view mirror has a small tab located at the bottom center.
22:43It's high time you started using it.
22:45When this is flipped forward, the mirror is in day mode, providing a strong reflection of
22:50everything behind the car.
22:52Flipping the tab backward changes the whole situation to night mode.
22:56This reduces the brightness of the headlights behind you, resulting in a safer drive.
23:02Another cool car tip?
23:03If you're borrowing from a friend, using a rental, or have the memory of a houseplant,
23:08cars feature a handy indicator to let you know which side the gas tank is on.
23:13It's a tiny arrow next to the pump icon that points either left or right.
23:17Where the arrow points, that's where the gas tank can be found.
23:21And that's one less thing you have to remember.
23:24Okay, off to the grocery store.
23:26A regular shopping cart has a useful feature you might have been overlooking.
23:31Carts usually include loops in the metal frame, often behind the child seat.
23:35As you bag your groceries, hang the ones with fragile or squishable items, like eggs or bread,
23:41on these loops.
23:42Now, they're out of harm's way when you toss that giant watermelon into the cart.
23:48Later, when you're unloading your groceries, do yourself a favor and grab that box of plastic wrap.
23:55You know, the one that is impossible to unroll without the whole tube coming out while the
23:59plastic wrap sticks to itself.
24:02Check out either end of the box, and you'll see small tabs that you are supposed to push in.
24:07This helps to hold the roll in place, so you can easily pull the plastic wrap out without all the
24:13fuss.
24:14Aluminum foil boxes also have these tabs.
24:16Now that you can finally use that plastic wrap, try this appealing hack.
24:22Separate that bunch of bananas and cover each stem in some plastic wrap.
24:26The stem releases a gas called ethylene.
24:29When it reaches the rest of the banana, it encourages the fruit to ripen and turn black.
24:34If you wrap the stems, your bananas will last longer.
24:39And since you're in your kitchen, you might as well warm up that coffee from this morning.
24:44Just remove the gross skin that has formed on top.
24:47Don't eat it!
24:48Of course, as you open the microwave, you'll notice that the glass in the door has a strange black mesh
24:54inside.
24:54This mesh is designed to stop any radiation from passing through the glass.
24:58Like the electromagnetic waves we discussed earlier, radiation can't pass through metal.
25:04That mesh keeps it all safely inside to help you heat up your food.
25:08Thank you, science!
25:10Oh, and about that cup of coffee.
25:12Did you know that the handle size can help you determine how much the mug actually holds?
25:17Let your fingers guide you.
25:19If you can fit two fingers into the handle, then the mug holds 8 ounces or one measuring cup of
25:25liquid.
25:25Three fingers, 10 ounces or one and a quarter cups.
25:29Four fingers, 12 ounces or one and a half cups.
25:32Pretty cool, huh?
25:35Now, up for a guessing game?
25:37It's going to be pretty simple.
25:38I'll be giving you the name of some food, and you must guess what it is.
25:43This might seem easy, but the farther you get, the tougher the questions are.
25:47So, let's start.
25:48The first food on our list is Cheetos.
25:51Mmm, so what are they?
25:54If your answer was chips, sorry, but you're wrong.
25:57The right answer is puffs, and it's explained by the method they use to make Cheetos.
26:03They're made of corn, and they have their signature shape, thanks to an extruder that shapes them.
26:09The main difference between chips and puffs is that chips are fried,
26:12and puffs, like Cheetos, can be processed in several ways.
26:16For example, they can be baked.
26:18Next, we have a dish called Welsh Rabbit.
26:21All I can say now is that it's super yummy.
26:24Can you guess what the Welsh Rabbit is?
26:28The name is pretty misleading.
26:30I know that.
26:30But in reality, a Welsh Rabbit has nothing to do with rabbit.
26:35It's actually an 18th-century recipe with hot, melted cheese generously poured over toast.
26:42Told you it's delish.
26:44Now, lion's head.
26:45Yep, that's a dish.
26:46And we already know that the name is quite misleading.
26:49So, any ideas?
26:52This is pretty simple.
26:54A dish called a lion head is just a meatball.
26:57It's a traditional Chinese dish, and it has many alterations.
27:01Hey, if you can add up some broccoli on your plate, it might even look like a mane,
27:06and the meatball can resemble the head.
27:08But you have to have quite a poetic mind for that.
27:11Now, let's imagine you're having dinner at a posh restaurant, and you see sweetbreads
27:17on the menu.
27:17You don't want to seem ignorant and ask the waiter about the dish, so you have to make
27:22a decision yourself.
27:23Can you guess what it is, and would you grab it?
27:27To grab or not to grab, that is the question.
27:31Sure thing, tastes differ.
27:32But if you expect to have a cake or a fancy muffin when you order sweetbreads, you're going
27:38to be terribly disappointed.
27:39Thing is, sweetbreads are the thymus gland of animals.
27:43Good news!
27:44You're not very likely to get into such a situation in a restaurant, as sweetbreads aren't common
27:49today.
27:50Now, another thing that may sound fancy, but it's not fancy at all, prairie oysters.
27:56I believe you've already guessed these are not oysters.
27:59Any ideas about what it really is?
28:02Okie dokie, here's the recipe for prairie oysters.
28:06All you need is a raw egg, some Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
28:10And if you want to spice it up a little bit, just add some vinegar and a bit of tomato
28:15juice.
28:16Now, there's another version which uses the part that turns a bull into a steer.
28:21And I'll leave it right there.
28:23All right, this name is truly poetic.
28:26You need to use your imagination to guess what it is.
28:30So, ants climbing a tree.
28:32What kind of dish could it be?
28:35No ants are involved here.
28:37Actually, it looks very much like pasta bolognese.
28:39But it's a Chinese dish, Szechuan, to be more precise.
28:43It's made of ground meat that represents ants and bean noodles that represent trees.
28:49It's pretty hot, as there is chili paste.
28:51There's no info about what exactly chili paste represents, but I guess it might represent a
28:57hot summer day.
28:58Next, we have a dish called bubble and squeak.
29:02This one seems pretty simple, though.
29:04Just think about it.
29:05What can squeak when we cook it?
29:08So, some foods do squeak when we put them over the heat.
29:12Bubble and squeak is a hash, and you can cook it with different leftover veggies you've got
29:17in your fridge.
29:18They say it's the cabbage that gives that signature squealing sound.
29:22But it's not the only ingredient for sure.
29:24It's commonly made with potatoes, onions, and, yeah, cabbage.
29:28But you can play with the recipe of that.
29:31Now, what about a dish called pen of the woods?
29:35Any ideas?
29:37Nope.
29:38These are not chicken wings.
29:39It has nothing to do with hens or chicks, actually.
29:42It's a mushroom.
29:43And it has plenty of names, too.
29:45You can call it a ram's head, a sheep's head, a dancing mushroom, and even a monkey's bench.
29:51These mushrooms can be consumed fried, but traditionally, they're considered to be medicinal mushrooms.
29:57They're usually about the size of a potato.
30:00But sometimes, they can grow up to 100 pounds.
30:03So big, in fact, that there's not mushroom left.
30:07Okay, sorry.
30:08Congrats.
30:09You've made it through 50% of the questions.
30:12Next up is the parson's nose.
30:14Yeah, it's tough.
30:15So I'll give you some hints here.
30:17Pick one of the options.
30:18It's a dish made of veggies.
30:20It's a dish made of chicken.
30:22It's a cake.
30:27Time's up.
30:28Hent of the woods may not be made of chicken, but parson's nose definitely has some chicken in it.
30:34Technically, it's a chicken's behind.
30:37Look right here.
30:38This little triangular thing.
30:40Some chefs don't like leaving this part on the chicken before roasting it, but others believe it's quite good.
30:45Thing is, the flavor of that part is pretty rich because of the oils the birds produce.
30:52Now, it's getting even harder.
30:54So what do you think cat's tongues are?
30:58This one is pretty popular around the world.
31:01I mean, who doesn't like cookies?
31:03Right?
31:04Cat's tongues are the cookies that are popular in France, the Netherlands, and even the Philippines.
31:09There are different techniques of how to achieve this specific shape.
31:13Some chefs use pastry bags, and others prefer molds.
31:17The cookies are delicate and sweet, and sometimes have a buttercream filling.
31:22They can also be served with ice cream and even dipped in chocolate.
31:27Ooh, yumbo!
31:29Egg hoppers is the next misleading name we have on the list.
31:32So what's your guess?
31:35Egg hoppers may sound a bit like grasshoppers,
31:38but sure thing, this dish cannot jump.
31:41This dish looks very similar to an average French crate,
31:44but the ingredients are pretty different.
31:47Instead of wheat flour, they use rice flour,
31:49and regular milk is replaced with coconut milk.
31:53Not hard to guess, it's a dish that you can find in some parts of Southeast Asia and in India.
31:59Now, we know that egg hoppers don't relate to grasshoppers,
32:02but what about a grasshopper pot?
32:06Now, even though bugs can be cooked in some countries,
32:09and they can be part of a national cuisine,
32:12a grasshopper pie is 100% bug-free.
32:16It's made with graham cracker crumbs,
32:18creme de mint, creme de cacao, and some heavy cream.
32:22So it has an exotic name because of its color.
32:24And it's delicious.
32:27Next, we have a dish with quite a particular name.
32:30It's called the Priest Fainted.
32:33I'm going to help you a little bit with this one.
32:35It's made with veggies,
32:36so all you need to do is guess what veggie you need to cook this dish.
32:42The main ingredient here is an eggplant.
32:45Also, there should be some tomatoes and a lot of olive oil.
32:48The flavor of this dish is super intense.
32:53Eskimo ice cream.
32:54Does this sound sweet to you?
32:57Well, sorry to break it to you,
32:58but you won't find this one in an ice cream parlor.
33:01Yeah, it has some berries in it,
33:03but it also has some reindeer fat,
33:06seal oil, and even some ground fish.
33:09They say the texture is nice and pretty creamy,
33:11but it still doesn't sound like a dessert.
33:14Next up, egg cream.
33:16You might have already guessed that it has neither eggs nor cream.
33:20What could it be?
33:22First off, it's a drink.
33:24It's made of some milk, fizzy water,
33:27and any syrup to your liking.
33:29Typically, they use chocolate or vanilla syrup.
33:32It's mostly a fountain drink.
33:34Some entrepreneurs tried to bottle it,
33:36but to keep it as refreshing as it should be,
33:38the ingredients should be mixed right before you drink it.
33:45Ah, the last but not the least.
33:47The final thing to be guessed here is Bombay duck.
33:51So, what do you think it is?
33:53For some unknown reason, it's fish.
33:56Lizard fish, to be more specific.
33:58In Sri Lanka, people dry it first and then consume it.
34:02Otherwise, they temper it, fry it,
34:04or can even cook it as a curry.
34:07Mmm.
34:08Well, that's it for today.
34:09Share the most deceptively named foods you know in the comments.
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