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00:00:04Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
00:00:07There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
00:00:11These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
00:00:15They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
00:00:18The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
00:00:23If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly because of the resistance it puts on
00:00:29the air going out of the drain.
00:00:31Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
00:00:35A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away, and forget you're filling the tub.
00:00:42So it's kind of more necessary there.
00:00:44The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider between the two standard basins.
00:00:50And this divisor rises lower than the rim.
00:00:55The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
00:01:01If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
00:01:05You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
00:01:07It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking, or you were in a group but eventually separated
00:01:14from them.
00:01:15Uh-oh.
00:01:16Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones, designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing,
00:01:23and other similar outdoor activities do.
00:01:28Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was, many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the
00:01:35outer part in the shape of a diamond.
00:01:37We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
00:01:42Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature, so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
00:01:48They made it from leather because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
00:01:53Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
00:01:56But the patch is still useful because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle
00:02:03of water.
00:02:04Or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things so you have more room inside your backpack.
00:02:12So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
00:02:16There could be a couple of reasons for that.
00:02:19Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
00:02:23Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
00:02:27It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
00:02:30Imagine if it was sealed and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
00:02:35It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
00:02:40Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
00:02:45It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
00:02:47If you use it for dirty laundry, it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from meldoing.
00:02:54Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
00:03:00Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
00:03:04Yup, the one on the finger.
00:03:06These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
00:03:11Because of the loops on the finger, you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
00:03:17Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow while you're hiking or participating in some
00:03:23other winter activities.
00:03:25Like falling and rolling down the hill, like what I tend to do.
00:03:28Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that, it can still be good for you
00:03:34to use so-called carabiner clasps.
00:03:37With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
00:03:40That way, if there's any condensation, it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
00:03:48You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
00:03:53Think twice before you throw them away.
00:03:55You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes or some other product you got
00:04:01them with.
00:04:01These bags are like a drying agent, since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
00:04:07You can use them for other things, like, for instance, when you need to dry out your phone or something
00:04:12else that got water in the wrong place.
00:04:16Now, when dealing with a stapler, you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
00:04:22It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
00:04:26Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
00:04:29See that metal plate over there?
00:04:31It's called the anvil.
00:04:33Turn your stapler upside down.
00:04:34This way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option, so it won't be so hard to remove
00:04:40the pins.
00:04:41Yup, the anvil is there, so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
00:04:47Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
00:04:54Well, back in the 1970s, people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
00:04:59They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
00:05:04That's why Aquafresh was the first company that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too, which
00:05:11is the blue stripe.
00:05:12Later on, they added red, which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
00:05:20Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
00:05:24It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
00:05:28There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
00:05:32Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
00:05:36That's how you secure the cardboard rule while pulling out a foil.
00:05:42Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan, ball on the top of your
00:05:48hat.
00:05:48It may not have a specific purpose today, but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
00:05:53One of the possible explanations says that beanies are something the Vikings invented
00:05:59because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm throughout the long, cold winters.
00:06:04After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
00:06:07They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
00:06:11Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
00:06:17You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
00:06:21But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
00:06:24It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
00:06:28But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
00:06:33so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
00:06:39Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
00:06:43This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
00:06:48because you can use it to puncture the seal.
00:06:51Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
00:06:57Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
00:07:01Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this.
00:07:03But this feature has an actual purpose.
00:07:06Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
00:07:09This mostly happens at the same time when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
00:07:14They recommend doing it every three to four months.
00:07:17But in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
00:07:23Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
00:07:26It's a cool design, true.
00:07:28But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
00:07:32adding something that didn't have a practical use.
00:07:35These dots are something we call fritz, which are different than fritz, the German guy.
00:07:40When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
00:07:44the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
00:07:48Good idea!
00:07:51Gas cans have a very small second hole.
00:07:54It's there to prevent some sort of the glug that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole
00:07:59as you pour the liquid out of it.
00:08:01Because, when something like this happens, the flow of liquid is not even,
00:08:05which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
00:08:09The hole is also there to help vent the gas
00:08:11and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
00:08:14And that's a good idea, too.
00:08:17Can you believe it?
00:08:18There are two different ways to drink juice from a juice box.
00:08:22The first way is the default one.
00:08:24And the second is to flip the straw over
00:08:27so that its shorter side sits at the bottom of the box.
00:08:31Using the first method, you may have difficulty getting the last sips of liquid
00:08:35because the straw can't reach all the corners properly.
00:08:38Some straws have their bottom corner sharper than the top.
00:08:41It's deliberately designed that way to pierce through the seal.
00:08:45That's why some people believe the right way to drink juice is the conventional one.
00:08:50Now, let's continue with straws.
00:08:52Do you know there's a correct way to use a straw while drinking from a can of soda?
00:08:57So, you're about to have some coke.
00:08:59You pop the tab open, then you put a straw in the can.
00:09:02Now you need to make a constant effort to keep the straw steady.
00:09:06See this hole in the top?
00:09:08Yeah!
00:09:09Turn the pop tab around and put your straw through the hole.
00:09:12It'll serve as a straw holder.
00:09:14No need to be annoyed by the tipping straw.
00:09:16So, what's the best way to eat a cupcake?
00:09:20Turn it into a sandwich.
00:09:22Step 1. Peel off the paper wrapped around the cupcake.
00:09:25Step 2. Carefully divide the cake into two parts.
00:09:29Step 3. Put the bottom side of the cupcake on top of the frosting.
00:09:34This is how you eat a cupcake like a pro.
00:09:37Okay, another quick word about cakes.
00:09:39People generally use kitchen knives to cut cakes into two parts.
00:09:43But you can use dental floss.
00:09:46Take a piece of floss and wrap it around the cake horizontally.
00:09:49Hold the ends tight with both hands and pull them in opposite directions.
00:09:54There you go.
00:09:55Now you have an evenly cut cake.
00:09:57Smooth, huh?
00:09:58You can use floss to cut through a cake vertically, too.
00:10:01This way, you'll reduce the chance of messing up the frosting.
00:10:05Do you use your fingers to dip your Oreos in milk?
00:10:08Try using a fork.
00:10:10Stick it between the wafers vertically and dip the cookie in milk.
00:10:14Well, you try it.
00:10:15I'm sticking with my fingers.
00:10:16Been doing it all my life.
00:10:18Hey, call me a rebel.
00:10:20You put your food in the microwave.
00:10:22The plate is hot and the upper part of the dish is steaming.
00:10:25You start eating.
00:10:26Oh no, not again.
00:10:28Your meal hasn't heated evenly.
00:10:30If you want your dish to be equally warm,
00:10:33arrange it in a donut shape and leave an empty spot in the center.
00:10:37The middle part of your dish takes longer to heat up.
00:10:40By the time the center warms up, the edges might be overheated.
00:10:44Sometimes, you need to microwave two bowls of food at the same time.
00:10:48In this case, you can try placing the second bowl on top of a cup.
00:10:53This will give you a free space for the second bowl.
00:10:55Creative solutions for small microwaves.
00:10:58Now, better to secure the cup first, though.
00:11:01Cleaning the splashed food will take more time than using this method.
00:11:05To save space, you should roll your clothes instead of folding them when packing.
00:11:10They don't get creased when you roll them.
00:11:12Plus, they take less space this way.
00:11:14Okay, we might as well continue with another packing trick.
00:11:18After rolling your clothes, pack them in your suitcase vertically, not horizontally.
00:11:23Your clothes will fit better into the bag,
00:11:25and you'll have more room for other essential stuff.
00:11:29Drinking iced coffee is a great way to cool your body on a summer day.
00:11:33Sadly, the ice cubes start to dilute the coffee pretty soon,
00:11:36changing the taste of the drink.
00:11:38To avoid this, you can freeze some coffee into ice cubes beforehand.
00:11:43This way, your iced coffee won't get watered down.
00:11:47It turns out that taking a shower too often isn't good for your hair.
00:11:52Experts say you should wash your hair two to three times a week,
00:11:55because overwash can result in extra oil in your hair.
00:12:00Do you know there's a correct way to fit salami on a toast properly?
00:12:04Yeah, there's a geometry problem.
00:12:06Toast bread is square, but salami is mostly round.
00:12:10You can, of course, do it in a traditional way,
00:12:12by putting two slices next to each other.
00:12:15But then the edges of your sandwich won't have any filling.
00:12:18All you need to do is to cut the slices in half.
00:12:22Next, you line the straight pieces with the sides of the toast.
00:12:25You get four slices covering the entire piece of bread.
00:12:29Most people peel bananas starting from the top.
00:12:32But this way, you squeeze the fruit.
00:12:35The best way to peel a banana is to start from the bottom.
00:12:38Hey, take a closer look at monkeys.
00:12:40These, apparently, they figured this out a long time ago.
00:12:44Do you want to have more space in the closet where you store your cleaning supplies?
00:12:48Then this one is for you.
00:12:50You can hang spray bottles on a clothing rod.
00:12:53It's convenient.
00:12:54You can find those rods online or in stores.
00:12:57This way, you'll keep your cleaning sprays organized.
00:13:01Also, this method leaves more cupboard space for other cleaning supplies.
00:13:06There's a right way to hold a burger.
00:13:08Grab it with both hands.
00:13:09Now, place your little fingers at the bottom next to your thumb for extra support.
00:13:15You want to cross out miswritten words?
00:13:17You can draw a line on top of them.
00:13:19But in most cases, you can still read the words.
00:13:23Instead of scribbling some lines, just write a bunch of random letters on the top of the word you want
00:13:28to cross out.
00:13:29Problem solved!
00:13:31What is the best way to cut crusty bread?
00:13:34By turning the loaf upside down.
00:13:36The underside of the bread is usually softer than the top.
00:13:40But try not to squeeze the bread too much.
00:13:42The traditional way to drain pasta is to place the colander in the sink.
00:13:48After that, you drain the water and put your pasta back in the pan.
00:13:51But this method isn't the most effective.
00:13:54Sometimes, pasta gets into the holes of the colander.
00:13:57The second option is less difficult.
00:14:00Place the colander into the pot and, while holding them together, drain the water.
00:14:05This way, you don't have to move your pasta from the pot.
00:14:09This trick works best if your colander fits your pot.
00:14:12If you don't want to buy several colanders, you can still use this method.
00:14:16But you should be more careful during the draining process.
00:14:20Now, does your freezer ever spoil food?
00:14:23You put ready meals and groceries in the freezer.
00:14:25Two weeks later, you'll open it only to find your food freezer burnt.
00:14:30There are two reasons for this.
00:14:32First, you stock your freezer with too much stuff.
00:14:36Overloading can block the vent.
00:14:37Then the air inside the freezer won't circulate properly.
00:14:40The second reason might be the wrong temperature.
00:14:44The recommended freezer temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit or a bit lower.
00:14:49Now, what's the best way to hold a steering wheel?
00:14:52Most people clutch it at 12 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and 10 o'clock.
00:14:56This is not very safe, even if you have three arms.
00:14:59For those of us with just two arms, the proper way to grab the wheel
00:15:03is to put one hand at 3 o'clock and the other at 9 o'clock.
00:15:07It means placing your hands where the joints are, in case you need to give way to airbags.
00:15:13Holding the wheel differently prevents them from fully inflating.
00:15:17Toblerone is a fancy chocolate bar.
00:15:19But did you know there's a correct technique to break off pieces of this chocolate?
00:15:24Mm-hmm.
00:15:25Just push the triangle you want to separate toward the rest of the bar.
00:15:29Who would have thought?
00:15:30Pringles are another hard-to-eat but delicious thing.
00:15:34While trying to dig a piece out of the can, don't shove your whole hand in there.
00:15:38Instead, use a sheet of paper.
00:15:41Fold it lengthwise and slide it into the can.
00:15:44Then gently pull it out, together with Pringles.
00:15:47Now you have a tray of crispy goodness.
00:15:51The Queen's Guard all appear to have the same uniform,
00:15:54with a shared role of standing stoically for a long time.
00:15:57But if you look closely at their hats, there are five different types.
00:16:02The Grenadier has a white plume.
00:16:05The Coldstream has a red one.
00:16:07The Irish, a blue plume.
00:16:09The Welsh, green and white.
00:16:11And the Scots Guard has none.
00:16:14Their different divisions perform similar ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace.
00:16:19But they have other actual rules as well, suited to their specialization.
00:16:25When peeling your boiled eggs, you can see a hidden layer under the shell.
00:16:29These two membranes, an inner and outer one, are made from the same stuff as your hair.
00:16:34Keratin.
00:16:34It protects the inside from bacteria and stops liquids from escaping.
00:16:39You use X in your texts, which represents a kiss.
00:16:43It's been used this way for a very long time.
00:16:45Its original purpose dates back to the Middle Ages,
00:16:48where it was a representation of a person's faith, honesty and sincerity.
00:16:54Those that would sign off with an X would kiss it after signing as a display of a sworn oath.
00:17:01The X's meaning later changed to represent the action of kissing.
00:17:04And the first document showing this was a letter dating back to 1763,
00:17:10written by a naturalist, Gilbert White, who sent it to his wife.
00:17:15William Shakespeare is a name familiar to everyone.
00:17:18However, we don't know whether this was the actual way his name was spelled.
00:17:22And neither did he.
00:17:24He signed 80 different variations of his name's spelling on all his works.
00:17:29Historians haven't a clue which the correct spelling is.
00:17:33The version that we know of was only used on two of his plays.
00:17:38Different forms of alarm clocks were invented as far back as 348 BCE,
00:17:43with many versions throughout the world, all with complicated mechanics.
00:17:49Unaffordable to mostly everyone, they didn't catch on.
00:17:52Alternate methods to wake up in the morning started to be used in the 1800s.
00:17:56One process involving knocker-uppers was common in some countries.
00:18:02A person visited your house every morning to knock on your door four times.
00:18:07Inventor Antoine Rédier felt that he should be woken only when he felt it necessary.
00:18:12So, in 1847, he invented the first adjustable alarm clock.
00:18:19Tennis balls in Wimbledon must be kept at a perfect temperature
00:18:22to ensure they bounce at a consistent level.
00:18:25They're stored at 68 degrees Fahrenheit,
00:18:28so they're cold enough that the molecules inside the ball shrink,
00:18:31ensuring they bounce lower.
00:18:34Then, they're continuously swapped throughout a match
00:18:37as they expand by being hit too much, becoming too bouncy.
00:18:41Wimbledon goes through 50,000 tennis balls each year.
00:18:46You enjoy the smell of a freshly mowed lawn,
00:18:49as you associate it with the weekends and summer.
00:18:52But that smell is a sign of stress made by the grass.
00:18:56Grass evolved to emit various elements when being eaten by bugs.
00:19:01This signal attracts predator insects to remove them.
00:19:04But unfortunately for the grass,
00:19:06there's nothing large enough to deter a lawnmower.
00:19:10There is no oxygen inside your packet of chips.
00:19:13If there was, it would influence the combination of molecules forming inside,
00:19:17spoiling the chips faster.
00:19:20The packets are instead filled with nitrogen,
00:19:22which pushes oxygen out.
00:19:24And this extends the shelf life and quality of your chips.
00:19:30You're traveling by plane overnight and just can't get to sleep.
00:19:34And the first night in a hotel wasn't great,
00:19:36regardless of how comfy the bed was.
00:19:39This is because of a human evolutionary trait called the first night effect.
00:19:45When you sleep in a different place than your home,
00:19:48the left side of the brain responds to more sounds while you're asleep.
00:19:51It continues to analyze your surroundings without you realizing,
00:19:55acting as though it's on a night watch and keeping you alert for any potential dangers.
00:20:01Most animals have this trait, although it's a lot more subtle in humans.
00:20:06But it's still effective enough to make sure you get your peanuts.
00:20:10Before playing basketball with hoops,
00:20:13you would have instead been playing with peach baskets.
00:20:15When the game was invented in 1891,
00:20:18a peach basket was used with the bottom of it cut off.
00:20:21But it only took 15 years for players to grow tired of constantly collecting the jammed balls
00:20:26and to remove the basket altogether.
00:20:30When you click your fingers,
00:20:31the snapping sound isn't from the physical click of finger and thumb.
00:20:35The noise actually comes from the finger hitting the palm.
00:20:40The instant film for the first Polaroid cameras
00:20:43didn't have their own coating after taking a photo.
00:20:46To develop it, you applied it yourself.
00:20:48Waiting for it to dry took a long time,
00:20:51so shaking it sped up the process.
00:20:53Then, from the 1970s,
00:20:55the film provided everything required for the photo to develop,
00:20:58making the popular craze of shaking Polaroids
00:21:01pointless.
00:21:03Shaking the photo can cause the ink to wave or blur before drying properly,
00:21:07so you shouldn't actually shake it like a Polaroid picture.
00:21:10And just wait patiently instead.
00:21:13Bug spray doesn't repel all bugs,
00:21:16especially the worst of them all,
00:21:18mosquitoes.
00:21:19It does cover the scent of carbon dioxide,
00:21:22which is what attracts mosquitoes.
00:21:24But the spray only protects you for a short distance.
00:21:28Mosquitoes can also track carbon dioxide over long distances.
00:21:32They will continue to stalk you until they find a gap in your invisible bug shield.
00:21:37A great alternative is lavender, which contains linalool.
00:21:41This fragrance completely overloads the mosquito's senses,
00:21:45making it unable to track you.
00:21:47The half-belt on the back of some jackets appear like a fashion accessory.
00:21:52It was initially designed that way for larger jackets,
00:21:55as they could also be used as a blanket to wrap around oneself.
00:21:58The belt's position helps hold the material together,
00:22:02so it's easier to walk with whilst keeping you warm.
00:22:06Ketchup wasn't originally intended to be your favorite condiment.
00:22:10In 1834, a physician, John Cook,
00:22:13sold ketchup as a cure for indigestion.
00:22:17It was an immediate hit,
00:22:19and today, 10 billion ounces are purchased annually in the USA,
00:22:23although not as the intended medicine.
00:22:27Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions,
00:22:31and one in particular, the lightbulb,
00:22:33is most famously linked to him.
00:22:35However, he didn't actually invent it.
00:22:38Warren Delarue, a British chemist,
00:22:40had solved this scientific challenge 40 years earlier.
00:22:43There were also 20 other inventors
00:22:46who made alternate versions before Edison did.
00:22:49But earlier varieties relied on cotton thread
00:22:52and only lasted up to 14 hours.
00:22:54Edison, in 1880, used a carbonized bamboo thread instead,
00:22:59and his worked up to 1,200 hours.
00:23:02It became the most commercially viable lightbulb,
00:23:05and today's ones are similarly shaped to Edison's original.
00:23:09The first treadmill was used in England in 1818.
00:23:14It was a large wooden cylinder with a handrail,
00:23:17although it wasn't used to keep fit.
00:23:20Convicted criminals would be forced to use these
00:23:22for up to 10 hours per day as a punishment.
00:23:25The energy output potential was realized,
00:23:28and soon it was built to work with water pumps and grain grinders.
00:23:33It was so effective that it was used in all prisons throughout the country.
00:23:37But in 1902, it was decided that it was too harsh and stopped.
00:23:41And now, this cruel punishment is mainly found in gyms.
00:23:46During the 1940s, there was a shortage of cocoa,
00:23:49and it was important to find a solution to this problem.
00:23:51A production company found a way by mixing only a small amount of cocoa
00:23:56with hazelnuts and milk,
00:23:58and the original Nutella was created.
00:24:01It started out as a loaf spread, like a stick of butter.
00:24:05It then transformed into a creamier version inside a jar in 1951.
00:24:09But it wasn't until 1964 that it was given its famous name.
00:24:15Your passport might be a dark shade of either green, blue, or red.
00:24:19The darker color not only makes them appear more official,
00:24:23but is intended so that through its journeys,
00:24:25the dirt that's collected is more easily hidden.
00:24:30Wasabi was first used back in the 8th century.
00:24:33It wasn't meant as a spicy condiment as it's served with sushi today.
00:24:38Initially, it was used for its antimicrobial properties
00:24:41that help avoid the harmful reactions to fish with sushi that's a bit too old.
00:24:49Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.
00:24:54Is this a myth or a fact?
00:24:57This is actually true.
00:24:58Many products favor the righties.
00:25:00Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.
00:25:03Let's say public transport.
00:25:06Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?
00:25:11Household equipment and devices are one more example.
00:25:13Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances
00:25:18are designed with right-handed people in mind.
00:25:22The same goes for shirt pockets.
00:25:24While some people use both hands equally
00:25:26and others change their hand preference between tasks,
00:25:29overall, most people are right-handed.
00:25:32A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed
00:25:37and 10% are left-handed.
00:25:39This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side
00:25:44than on the right side of their garments.
00:25:46Try it out for yourself.
00:25:48Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.
00:25:52Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,
00:25:55which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.
00:26:00Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.
00:26:03What do you think about this, bodybuilders?
00:26:05Myth or fact?
00:26:07This is a myth.
00:26:09It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.
00:26:13I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.
00:26:15And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.
00:26:20Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
00:26:22Do you think this is a myth or a fact?
00:26:26This is a myth.
00:26:27So don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.
00:26:318 glasses are not a magic number.
00:26:33Hydration needs differ from one person to another.
00:26:37How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.
00:26:42The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.
00:26:45If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.
00:26:49Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.
00:26:56Carrots are high in sugar.
00:26:58So you should avoid eating them.
00:26:59If this is true, we should warn bunnies.
00:27:02Any guesses, fact, or myth?
00:27:05It's a myth.
00:27:06Carrots are about 85% water.
00:27:09One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.
00:27:13Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.
00:27:16Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals, and eating them can help lower blood sugar.
00:27:23Medieval people believed in flat earth.
00:27:25Is this a myth or a fact?
00:27:28Obviously, flat earth is a myth.
00:27:30But so is the history built around this myth.
00:27:33You can't say that at those times.
00:27:35The whole world was skeptical about earth's spherical shape.
00:27:39Even everyday visible things proved that.
00:27:41For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.
00:27:50Vikings wore horned helmets.
00:27:52Is this a myth or fact?
00:27:55The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.
00:28:00But in reality, there are no horns.
00:28:03There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.
00:28:08Detox juices cleanse your body.
00:28:10Is this a fact or myth?
00:28:12It's a myth.
00:28:14Detoxification doesn't work that way.
00:28:16Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.
00:28:24Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.
00:28:28A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.
00:28:32Nuts are junk food.
00:28:34Any thoughts?
00:28:35Myth or fact?
00:28:38You're right.
00:28:39This is a myth.
00:28:40Nuts are full of healthy fats.
00:28:42They're good for your heart and other organs.
00:28:46The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.
00:28:51Is this a fact or myth?
00:28:55Fact!
00:28:56Imagine all that waste.
00:28:57When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.
00:29:01These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.
00:29:06Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.
00:29:11Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your clothes super clean and as
00:29:17good as they were on day one.
00:29:19What if those laundry tips are actually myths?
00:29:22I got three of them lined up for you.
00:29:25Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.
00:29:28Is it true or not?
00:29:30This is a myth.
00:29:31You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.
00:29:36But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.
00:29:41In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.
00:29:45Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.
00:29:49Is this a myth or a fact?
00:29:52That's another laundry myth.
00:29:54You want to rid your clothes of germs.
00:29:56Yet, hot water alone won't be enough for this.
00:29:59Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.
00:30:04You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.
00:30:08Is it true?
00:30:09Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.
00:30:14But that's not the best option.
00:30:16A much better way is to start from the back.
00:30:19The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.
00:30:22Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.
00:30:28Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.
00:30:31Is it a myth or fact?
00:30:34It's a fact.
00:30:35Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.
00:30:40Most people struggle to learn grammar.
00:30:42Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.
00:30:46Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.
00:30:50Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.
00:30:56Let me give you an example.
00:30:58It's from your first year at school.
00:31:00Yep, the alphabet song.
00:31:03Are you a morning person or a night owl?
00:31:05Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.
00:31:11The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.
00:31:14Do you think this is possible?
00:31:16Or is it an urban legend?
00:31:19This is a fact.
00:31:20Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.
00:31:25It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher, Dr. William C. Demond.
00:31:31The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
00:31:35Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.
00:31:41Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.
00:31:43Myth or fact?
00:31:45It's a myth.
00:31:47There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.
00:31:53Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?
00:31:58That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.
00:32:02Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.
00:32:09Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.
00:32:12Can it be true?
00:32:14Well, this one's easy.
00:32:15It's a myth.
00:32:16Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult
00:32:20sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.
00:32:23Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep.
00:32:29But such people are an exception.
00:32:31One in 4 million.
00:32:33The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.
00:32:39What do you think?
00:32:40Myth or fact?
00:32:42It's a myth.
00:32:43A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.
00:32:49Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.
00:32:52Do you believe that?
00:32:54This will probably come as no surprise.
00:32:56It's a fact.
00:32:58How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?
00:33:02Hey, have you ever been vibing out in your room, listening to some of your favorite songs,
00:33:08admiring the subwoofer of your speaker as it delivers magnificence to your eardrums?
00:33:13We all have.
00:33:14But have you ever asked yourself why that same speaker, along with other speakers across the globe,
00:33:19is almost always black?
00:33:21Some of you are probably screaming at your screen right now about your speaker being green,
00:33:26red, or any other color found in the rainbow.
00:33:28Number one, I said, almost always.
00:33:32And number two, if you look closely at the gorgeous design of your brightly colored music player,
00:33:37you'll often find that the speaker beneath it is still colored black.
00:33:42One possible explanation for this is that the original technology of speakers
00:33:46had a diaphragm with black particles on it.
00:33:49So, as soon as a sound is amplified, it sends a charge through the diaphragm,
00:33:54and these black particles are driven upwards.
00:33:56The carbon particles bouncing and touching the upper membrane of the diaphragm
00:34:00are responsible for creating some of the distinct sounds from our speakers that we all love so much.
00:34:06Speaker manufacturers must have gotten tired of their products changing color with prolonged use,
00:34:12combined with these black particles settling on the upper membrane of the diaphragm.
00:34:16So, their logical solution was to color most speakers black.
00:34:21Another more practical belief as to why speakers are mostly colored black
00:34:26is that it's a hue that easily matches up with many types of decor.
00:34:31Walls, furniture, and clothes all often look quite well when combined with this color,
00:34:36which is why it's so prevalent everywhere you go.
00:34:39Listening to music has repeatedly scored in the top 10 pastimes in the U.S. based on research.
00:34:45Nowadays, you find sound speakers everywhere.
00:34:49In your television, laptop, and your phone, you can't escape them.
00:34:54But let's take a look at how they started off.
00:34:57Their origins are in radio and telephone technology.
00:35:00The first form of a speaker was developed by Johann Philipp Reis in 1861.
00:35:05The German was a self-taught inventor and installed the speaker on his telephone.
00:35:11It was just about able to reproduce clear tones,
00:35:14but it could also replicate muffled speech after a few revisions.
00:35:20Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone,
00:35:23decided to try and produce an improved version of Reis's speaker.
00:35:27Essentially, Bell and other inventors wanted to make an electrodynamic speaker.
00:35:32By 1877, it was still yet to exist.
00:35:36But due to the desire of inventors worldwide to change this,
00:35:40research confirmed that it was extremely possible to make one.
00:35:44In particular, the work of Wernher von Siemens,
00:35:47who came up with the idea of an electromagnetic coil-driven speaker,
00:35:51was a driving force in arriving at this conclusion.
00:35:54Why are there magnets in speakers, you might ask?
00:35:58Every speaker nowadays has an electric current,
00:36:00something the inventors were discussing would never have taken for granted
00:36:04at any point in their lives.
00:36:06When this electric current is changing, it produces a magnetic field.
00:36:11To make the panel of the speaker move,
00:36:13magnets are used to create an opposing magnetic field which creates vibrations.
00:36:18These vibrations are the sound we end up hearing.
00:36:21The bigger the magnet, the louder the speaker will be.
00:36:24Another inventor, by the name of Thomas Edison from the U.S.,
00:36:29had filed a British patent for a system using compressed air for an amplifying mechanism.
00:36:34The first commercial electric loudspeaker saw the light of day only in 1924.
00:36:40The sound quality produced by the speaker was good enough for motion pictures.
00:36:44It took nearly 20 years for the next groundbreaking development in the world of loudspeakers.
00:36:50This came with the arrival of the duplex driver in 1943.
00:36:54It offered better clarity and coherence at high volumes,
00:36:58which was important in movie theaters.
00:37:01Fittingly, it was nicknamed the voice of the theater.
00:37:04The duplex driver was immediately tested by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
00:37:09and instantly made its film house industry standard in 1955.
00:37:14Until now, this loudspeaker design is still used.
00:37:19Indeed, the film industry does seem to put a lot of effort into its sound,
00:37:23and so did the theaters we watched them in.
00:37:26You may have noticed that these buildings often have thick curtains on the walls.
00:37:30These are soundproof or acoustic curtains,
00:37:33and both are much thicker than regular curtains.
00:37:35They will either consist of heavier fabrics that are tightly woven or have better quality linings.
00:37:41This means that these curtains will absorb sound
00:37:44and reduce the acoustic reflection off the ceiling, windows, and flat walls of the room.
00:37:49This ultimately creates a much better sonic experience.
00:37:53The carpet floors are so thick in theaters for the same reason.
00:37:57It helps to trap sound by providing insulation.
00:38:00From a practical standpoint,
00:38:01this carpet is also set up to prevent the sound of footsteps during film screenings.
00:38:07This concept of trapping sound
00:38:09is also the reason why putting a phone inside a cup
00:38:12will make the phone's speaker seem louder.
00:38:15Any speaker sitting or suspended in an open space
00:38:18projects its sound in all directions.
00:38:20As the speaker vibrates to create sound waves,
00:38:23an equal amount of energy leaves from both the front and the back.
00:38:28By placing a speaker in some form of enclosure,
00:38:31we can redirect some of the energy that comes from the back of the speaker
00:38:35and project it forwards.
00:38:37By putting the speaker in a cup,
00:38:39you're directing the sound more efficiently.
00:38:41It travels only one way,
00:38:43making it seem louder than what you'd hear
00:38:45when you take it out of the cup.
00:38:47Speaking of phones and speakers,
00:38:50ever wonder why your mobile device
00:38:52makes your speaker produce a buzzing noise?
00:38:55This can occur when the two gadgets are near one another
00:38:58and your mobile is trying to send and receive data.
00:39:00The transfer of information produces electromagnetic disturbances
00:39:05in the medium around the speakers.
00:39:07It creates noise in the audio,
00:39:09and as a result,
00:39:10you can hear the buzzing sound coming from the speaker.
00:39:13A simple way to protect the amazing vibe
00:39:16your speaker is creating for you
00:39:17from this irritating buzzing noise
00:39:19is just to move your phone away from your speaker.
00:39:23Or vice versa.
00:39:24This will eliminate what is officially known as
00:39:27electromagnetic interference.
00:39:30Research across America shows that,
00:39:33on average,
00:39:3474% of people own two or more pairs of headphones.
00:39:3846% of them mention
00:39:40they listen to their headphones for more than two hours per day.
00:39:43Some choose the headphones by their looks,
00:39:46others by the sound quality.
00:39:48In either case,
00:39:49finding the right pair is important,
00:39:51since a lot of people are willing to spend over $100 on it.
00:39:55Headphones have become a true fashion accessory.
00:39:58That's why well-known figures are trying to make an impact
00:40:01in the headphone industry,
00:40:02like it's the fashion industry.
00:40:05Music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine
00:40:08came up with the idea
00:40:09for the now world-famous Beats by Dre Headphones brand.
00:40:13They were walking along the Pacific Ocean one day in 2006,
00:40:17discussing a sneaker deal
00:40:19as they had an offer on the table
00:40:20from a major brand in that arena.
00:40:23After some discussions,
00:40:24they decided they wanted to do something
00:40:26they were more passionate about
00:40:28and landed on headphones.
00:40:30The duo's idea turned into a brand
00:40:32that was purchased by Apple in 2014
00:40:35for $3 billion.
00:40:37It was the largest deal in Apple's history,
00:40:39and Beats by Dre controlled 70%
00:40:42of the headphone market at the time of signing.
00:40:45The move allowed Apple to take over the headphone space.
00:40:48The release of their popular wireless AirPods headphones in 2016
00:40:53was another reason it happened.
00:40:55But how did these popular wireless headphones
00:40:57that many of us own actually work?
00:41:00These headphones rely on internal batteries
00:41:03to have enough power to remain wireless.
00:41:06Most often,
00:41:06they have conveniently built-in rechargeable batteries,
00:41:10but sometimes they keep going
00:41:11thanks to standard AA or AAA batteries.
00:41:15They receive wirelessly transmitted signals
00:41:18from their paired audio sources,
00:41:20be it your phone or laptop.
00:41:22These signals are encoded by the source device
00:41:25and transmitted most commonly
00:41:26via radio frequencies or infrared carriers.
00:41:29The headphones receive the signal
00:41:31and decode it to audio.
00:41:33And just like that,
00:41:35it's music to your ears.
00:41:39Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch,
00:41:42especially on a freezing winter's day.
00:41:43But did you know that brass doorknobs
00:41:45actually serve a purpose
00:41:46apart from looking classy and shiny?
00:41:48Since it's a copper alloy,
00:41:50brass has antimicrobial properties.
00:41:52That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria,
00:41:56sometimes in up to two hours.
00:41:58In high-traffic areas,
00:42:00that's all the more useful.
00:42:01But since brass is much costlier
00:42:03than other metals like nickel and steel,
00:42:04you barely see these types of doorknobs anymore nowadays.
00:42:09Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items,
00:42:11most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.
00:42:14They can sometimes be slid through a wrench
00:42:16so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting,
00:42:19not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts
00:42:22in hard-to-reach places.
00:42:24There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts
00:42:26are for the left-handed,
00:42:28and it has nothing to do with fashion.
00:42:30This practice dates back to the times
00:42:32when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,
00:42:35and it was easier for them to perform their job
00:42:37with this orientation.
00:42:39Having the buttons placed as such
00:42:41indicated a sign of wealth,
00:42:43so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried on,
00:42:46even though most people dress themselves nowadays.
00:42:49Next time you receive a package in your mail,
00:42:52take a look at your box cutter.
00:42:53If it features some diagonal lines on the blade,
00:42:56you're in for a little design perk.
00:42:58Turns out that these are blades that snap off.
00:43:02Continuously cutting cardboard
00:43:03can dull the sharp edge of the blade.
00:43:04To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter,
00:43:07the top segment along the next line
00:43:09can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.
00:43:12To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool,
00:43:16sometimes called the blade snapper.
00:43:18The people that first came up with this brilliant invention
00:43:21were engineers inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.
00:43:25Hold on a minute.
00:43:26Don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.
00:43:28Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets
00:43:31somewhere at the bottom of the box.
00:43:33Since this gel is basically a drying tool,
00:43:35it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,
00:43:37so you can store these packets for further occasions.
00:43:40Whether you'll need to dry out your phone
00:43:42or some other electrical object,
00:43:44you can place them in a container
00:43:46next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.
00:43:49You don't have to be a mechanic to know
00:43:51when a standard car tire needs replacing,
00:43:53since they come equipped with a neat indicator.
00:43:56Take a closer look,
00:43:57and you'll see that treads within the tire
00:43:59are a bunch of rubber notches.
00:44:02When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars,
00:44:05it's a sign you need to book an appointment
00:44:07with your local car service.
00:44:09Since most likely, the tires have lost most of their traction
00:44:12and may not be safe for driving any longer.
00:44:15The upper corners of a car windshield
00:44:17feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.
00:44:20This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.
00:44:24It's called Frit Glazing,
00:44:26which means that a special type of ceramic paint
00:44:29is added to the window for protecting its sealant from UV rays.
00:44:33It also conceals and creates a coarser surface
00:44:36for the adhesive used to set the window in place.
00:44:40Whenever you're up for a drive,
00:44:42check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.
00:44:46Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror
00:44:49from daytime to nighttime views.
00:44:52It uses a prismatic glass technology
00:44:54to blur the reflection
00:44:56and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.
00:44:59People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s,
00:45:03but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.
00:45:07While you're in the car,
00:45:08check out the headrests,
00:45:09as you most likely don't know
00:45:11that they carry a little disguised purpose.
00:45:14Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height
00:45:17so that they get the proper support for their heads and necks.
00:45:20The hidden feature is that they are detachable
00:45:23and come with two very solid metal bars.
00:45:26Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car
00:45:28and need to make a fast getaway?
00:45:30These bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.
00:45:34So you're out for a drive
00:45:36and you're suddenly out of gas.
00:45:37What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme
00:45:40than an actual situation bound to happen.
00:45:42But what if you're in such a hurry
00:45:44that you accidentally drive off
00:45:46with the gas nozzle still in the tank?
00:45:48Well, the nozzles have been designed
00:45:50to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.
00:45:53They feature a breakaway device
00:45:55that will allow the hose to separate
00:45:57when taken out with enough force.
00:46:00Initially designed in the early 20th century
00:46:02to be worn exclusively by basketball players,
00:46:05sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals,
00:46:08similar to jeans and leather jackets.
00:46:11If you take a closer look at them,
00:46:12you'll see they have two extra holes on the side,
00:46:15similar to the shoelace holes.
00:46:17They're manufactured as such,
00:46:19not only to provide extra ventilation,
00:46:20but to allow people to get extra creative
00:46:23with their laces when wearing the shoes.
00:46:25Admit it, you've always thought
00:46:27that chopsticks are merged at the end
00:46:28for the sole purpose of keeping them together
00:46:30until you're ready to dig into your meal.
00:46:33That may or may not be the whole truth.
00:46:35Under a more detailed inspection,
00:46:38the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.
00:46:41Chopsticks manufactured like this
00:46:42date back to an old Japanese traditional design,
00:46:45which can help with breaking the ends easily.
00:46:48The separated end can then be used
00:46:50as a resting block for the chopsticks
00:46:52to keep it more sanitized
00:46:54in hopes it can be used again,
00:46:55since they won't be touching the table
00:46:57or any other surface.
00:46:59Women's bikes have a special design,
00:47:02which, surprisingly,
00:47:03has a historical and fashionable purpose.
00:47:05The lower frame is for the most part
00:47:08meant to make up for the generally shorter height of ladies,
00:47:10compared to that of the average gentleman.
00:47:13While that is the case for handlebars and saddles,
00:47:16the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.
00:47:19Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day,
00:47:22every day they needed to make sure their outfits
00:47:25wouldn't get caught in the frame.
00:47:27That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle,
00:47:29perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.
00:47:33The fact that toothpastes are multicolored
00:47:36is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.
00:47:40There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors,
00:47:42which dates back to the 1970s.
00:47:45In those days,
00:47:46people grew more and more interested
00:47:48in their oral health care,
00:47:49and as such,
00:47:51they were looking for products
00:47:52which could do more than merely clean their teeth.
00:47:55One company was the pioneer in that regard,
00:47:58adding mouthwash to its toothpaste,
00:48:00meaning the blue strip.
00:48:01They later added on the red strip,
00:48:04meant to feature ingredients
00:48:05which helped with gum care.
00:48:07Speaking of toothpaste,
00:48:09check the cap next time you open a new tube.
00:48:11You may be in for a little surprise.
00:48:13There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap,
00:48:16so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste
00:48:18without cutting yourself or ruining your manicure.
00:48:21Not to mention,
00:48:22it's more hygienic
00:48:23since you won't be able to transfer germs
00:48:24or other bacteria into the product itself.
00:48:28On the subject of bathroom countertop items,
00:48:31toothbrushes come with a neat add-on
00:48:33hidden in the bristle patterns.
00:48:35Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler,
00:48:37they also do come with a practical purpose.
00:48:40Most toothbrushes come with a pattern
00:48:42of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.
00:48:45The blue dye is meant to fade out,
00:48:47signaling the time when you need
00:48:48to replace your toothbrush.
00:48:51Dentists say that toothbrushes
00:48:52should be replaced every three to four months,
00:48:55but it does serve as a great reminder
00:48:56in case you forget.
00:48:58Still love playing with Lego?
00:49:00Don't judge.
00:49:01Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.
00:49:03Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?
00:49:05Behold, you're looking at a safety feature
00:49:08that the people at Lego
00:49:09designed to prevent choking hazards.
00:49:12The most dangerous issue
00:49:14should a person swallow any of these pieces
00:49:16is the blocking of the airways.
00:49:18Designing a hole inside the Lego head
00:49:21helps the air to flow freely through the piece
00:49:23until it can be removed safely.
00:49:25We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs,
00:49:28some tubular, some shaped like diamonds,
00:49:31and some even twisted all together.
00:49:34Historically, light bulbs were round
00:49:36and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.
00:49:39It was mainly connected to the fact
00:49:41that glass bulbs were hand-blown,
00:49:43which gave them the round shape to begin with.
00:49:45The hidden practical reason
00:49:47was that the light bulb filament
00:49:48needed to be at the same distance
00:49:50from every surface of the glass sphere.
00:49:52The easiest way to achieve this
00:49:54was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.
00:49:59Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin?
00:50:01Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.
00:50:04Yep, that's right.
00:50:05The glass has a stem for a reason.
00:50:07Touching the glass bowl with your hands
00:50:09will alter the drink's temperature,
00:50:10and it will get warmer much sooner.
00:50:13While we're in the kitchen,
00:50:15let's check out your fridge.
00:50:16Most of those come with designated areas
00:50:19in the door shelves for eggs,
00:50:20but this may not be the best solution for storing them.
00:50:24The temperature in the door shelves
00:50:25tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,
00:50:28so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food,
00:50:31like eggs or dairy.
00:50:33Make sure to remember that
00:50:34after your next trip to the supermarket.
00:50:37Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge,
00:50:40did you know that waiting for food to cool down
00:50:42before refrigerating it may be bad for it?
00:50:45Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours
00:50:48can increase its chances of going bad,
00:50:50so pop it in as soon as possible.
00:50:53Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches
00:50:56to help it cool down quicker.
00:50:58What's that in your fridge I just saw?
00:51:00Chocolate?
00:51:01Well, that's a big no-no.
00:51:03Regardless of the season,
00:51:04remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.
00:51:07The lower temperatures inside
00:51:08can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.
00:51:11Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?
00:51:15When it comes to breakfast,
00:51:17next time you boil an egg,
00:51:18try putting a teaspoon of baking soda
00:51:20into the water when boiling.
00:51:22The eggshells will peel off way easier.
00:51:25Another tip is to crack the egg on one end
00:51:28and run it under the tap.
00:51:30The water stream will help peel off the shell faster
00:51:33and with way less of a mess.
00:51:35Fan of smoothies?
00:51:37Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way
00:51:39to load up your blender.
00:51:40Start with the liquids,
00:51:42then pile up the solids as you go.
00:51:44The motion created by the movement of the liquids
00:51:46will ensure a smooth, clump-free, delicious breakfast or snack.
00:51:51After that, you can clean it
00:51:53by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water
00:51:56and letting it blend away.
00:51:57No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore
00:51:59since the full cycle of the dishwasher
00:52:01can damage the metal plates on the blender.
00:52:04If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich
00:52:07but the peanut butter is all split
00:52:09with the oils on top,
00:52:11remember, there's a correct way to store it.
00:52:13Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard
00:52:16will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.
00:52:20Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?
00:52:23You're probably digging in too soon.
00:52:25You have to let the meat rest after cooking
00:52:27for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting it.
00:52:31Using the right knife will also give you better results.
00:52:34A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose
00:52:36any of those lovely meat juices.
00:52:39It's pasta night.
00:52:40Ever wondered why there's a hole
00:52:42in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?
00:52:44Turns out you can use that hole
00:52:46to check how much pasta to cook per person.
00:52:49Now you know exactly how much of it to boil
00:52:51for that special marinara sauce of yours.
00:52:54When using non-stick pans,
00:52:56never use metal utensils.
00:52:58Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.
00:53:00The metal will be way too rough
00:53:02on the surface of your pans
00:53:03and can actually damage the non-adherent surface.
00:53:06Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?
00:53:09Aren't we all?
00:53:10Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.
00:53:13Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.
00:53:16Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible.
00:53:20But not if the food is piled up.
00:53:24Ever try to take out a single Tic Tac from the tiny container?
00:53:28Just turn the box on its side.
00:53:29There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top
00:53:32precisely for that.
00:53:34No more shaking the Tic Tac box like a maniac.
00:53:38If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around,
00:53:41don't worry.
00:53:41Placing your phone in a cup or bowl
00:53:43will amplify the sound
00:53:45and make your experience so much better.
00:53:48In a hurry,
00:53:49and your phone is running out of battery,
00:53:51there's a simple way to reduce the charging time.
00:53:54Simply set the phone to airplane mode.
00:53:57You'll see.
00:53:58It'll charge up to 100% in no time.
00:54:01We all keep our phones in all sorts of places.
00:54:03Our pockets,
00:54:04bags,
00:54:05under our pillows.
00:54:06Hence,
00:54:07a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.
00:54:10For safety reasons,
00:54:11turn the phone off before cleaning it.
00:54:13You can use specifically designed tools
00:54:15for cleaning the charging ports,
00:54:17speakers,
00:54:17or a microphone.
00:54:19Just be sure to be gentle.
00:54:21Nice desk you got there.
00:54:23Did you know that those little legs
00:54:25on the back of the keyboard
00:54:26are actually there
00:54:28to help you see the keys better?
00:54:30However,
00:54:30if you can type without having to look at the keyboard,
00:54:33don't use them to lift the keyboard up.
00:54:35This position can damage your wrists
00:54:37when using for a long period of time.
00:54:40If you like to keep your things organized
00:54:42and prefer to use sticky notes,
00:54:43just make sure to remove them
00:54:45from the notes cube
00:54:46from side to side
00:54:47to prevent curling.
00:54:50We all feel a little overwhelmed
00:54:52when it comes to storage,
00:54:53especially linens.
00:54:54One easy way to make sure
00:54:56you'll never get mixed sheets
00:54:57is to store each set
00:54:59in the matching pillowcase.
00:55:00Not only will you get easy access
00:55:02to each set,
00:55:03but it's way nicer
00:55:04to look at on the shelves.
00:55:06When it comes to storing clothing,
00:55:08people use wooden hangers
00:55:09for more than just aesthetic reasons.
00:55:11They may be bigger
00:55:12and heavier than plastic ones,
00:55:14but they also help repel moths.
00:55:16Keep that in mind,
00:55:17more so when storing winter clothes.
00:55:20Were you ever curious
00:55:22about that one extra loophole
00:55:24in your running shoes?
00:55:25That one just next to your ankles?
00:55:27Well, turns out,
00:55:29it's there for a reason.
00:55:30The tighter the laces on your shoes,
00:55:32the less likely you are to get blisters.
00:55:34Always fit your shoes correctly
00:55:36and use that extra loop in the shoes
00:55:38if needed before you go for a run.
00:55:41Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.
00:55:43On the inside of the shirt,
00:55:45right between the shoulders,
00:55:46there's a tiny loop
00:55:47that you can use to hang the garment
00:55:49whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.
00:55:53Nothing can ruin a good vacation
00:55:55more than unorganized baggage.
00:55:57To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage
00:56:00with a huge pile of random clothes,
00:56:03instead of folding,
00:56:04try rolling your stuff
00:56:05and placing it neatly in the baggage.
00:56:08This way, you save a lot of space.
00:56:11You have easy access to everything you need
00:56:14and your clothes will be less wrinkled.
00:56:18Not to be intrusive,
00:56:19but there's a bunch of things
00:56:21I'd like to show you in the bathroom as well.
00:56:24Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time
00:56:27to get rid of all the germs.
00:56:29To save the effort,
00:56:30open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.
00:56:34There you go.
00:56:35Squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.
00:56:39Always brush your hair from the bottom
00:56:42if you want to get rid of any knots.
00:56:44Brushing your hair from the top
00:56:46will only cause more damage.
00:56:49When it's time to wash your hair,
00:56:51be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.
00:56:55Be careful though,
00:56:56never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.
00:56:59Lather it a bit with some water between your hands
00:57:02before you start massaging it in.
00:57:05You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair
00:57:08unless they're really dirty.
00:57:10The foam that goes down from your scalp
00:57:12is sufficient to clean that portion.
00:57:15Take good care of your loofah as well.
00:57:18Leaving it in a moist, warm shower
00:57:20can increase its chances
00:57:21of gathering all sorts of nasty bacteria.
00:57:25Either throw it in with your laundry once a week
00:57:27or let it soak in a solution with diluted bleach.
00:57:32We're sure you always moisturize after your shower
00:57:35but there's a correct way to do that too.
00:57:38Don't add too much cream on your face
00:57:40and make sure to tap, not rub it in.
00:57:44Your skin will thank you for it.
00:57:47You don't have to be a dentist
00:57:49to know how important flossing is.
00:57:52Next time,
00:57:53try tying your floss in a knot
00:57:55with the added tension and grip.
00:57:57Your teeth will be cleaner in no time.
00:58:02Now, how many functioning razor blades
00:58:05have you thrown out
00:58:06because they got oxidated and rusty?
00:58:08Ew.
00:58:09And how much usable toilet paper
00:58:11have you wasted
00:58:12because you didn't know any better?
00:58:14Luckily, that can change
00:58:16if you follow some simple tips.
00:58:18Now, let's say
00:58:19you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
00:58:22The bags are full of fresh produce
00:58:24and refrigerated items.
00:58:25If you're a type A person,
00:58:28you probably look at your empty fridge
00:58:29and start throwing your groceries inside
00:58:32without any type of organizational system.
00:58:35Now, if you were a type B,
00:58:37maybe you stop for a moment
00:58:39to assess the situation
00:58:40and try to figure out the best way
00:58:42to distribute your food.
00:58:44No matter which scenario you fit into,
00:58:46I bet you've been storing
00:58:48some essential day-to-day items
00:58:50in a very wrong way.
00:58:51Take eggs.
00:58:53We're used to them
00:58:54coming beautifully placed
00:58:55in their little carton packages,
00:58:57ready to be picked one by one
00:58:59and transferred to the egg compartment
00:59:01located on the fridge's door.
00:59:03But have you ever stopped to wonder
00:59:05whether that is really the best place
00:59:07to store your eggs after all?
00:59:08Turns out,
00:59:09it's not the ideal place for them.
00:59:12The refrigerator door
00:59:13is one of the warmest parts of a fridge
00:59:15as it is being constantly opened and closed,
00:59:18compromising the egg's overall quality.
00:59:21According to food safety experts,
00:59:23there is such a thing
00:59:24as the correct order
00:59:26to store food inside the fridge.
00:59:28Refrigeration plays a large role
00:59:30in keeping your food safe.
00:59:32The first rule of keeping food fresh
00:59:34is to always check the temperature
00:59:36in the places where you store it.
00:59:38The temperature inside kitchen cabinets
00:59:40should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit
00:59:43and 70 degrees.
00:59:44And when it comes to the fridge,
00:59:46it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit,
00:59:49while the freezer should mark nothing
00:59:51over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
00:59:53Store your refrigerated foods
00:59:55by cooking temperature,
00:59:57from the lowest temperature
00:59:58on the upper shelves
00:59:59to the highest cooking temperature
01:00:01on the bottom shelves.
01:00:02Keep ready-to-eat foods
01:00:04that need little to no cooking at all
01:00:06on the first fridge shelf.
01:00:08Then organize the rest of your shelves
01:00:10by cooking temperature.
01:00:11In this scenario,
01:00:12eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf,
01:00:15as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
01:00:19Now, bread.
01:00:20If you're a carb eater,
01:00:22you've certainly lost
01:00:23multiple packages of bread before.
01:00:25They are notoriously known
01:00:27for their super-fast expiring dates
01:00:29and the colonies of mold
01:00:31that appear from what seems to be thin air
01:00:33and force us to throw away
01:00:35otherwise good slices of bread.
01:00:37Well, here's some good news.
01:00:39There is a way to keep your loaf of bread
01:00:41fresh for weeks and even months.
01:00:43And contrary to eggs and milk,
01:00:45the fridge is not the way to go
01:00:47for that to happen.
01:00:49Instead, separate the slices of bread
01:00:51and place them in a plastic bag.
01:00:53Now, close the bag,
01:00:55removing all air from inside it.
01:00:56Be sure to leave the bag
01:00:58as free from air as possible.
01:01:00That is what will generate its safe storage.
01:01:03Now, place the airtight bags of plastic
01:01:05into a freezer.
01:01:06And voila!
01:01:08Your bread can last up to 3 months that way.
01:01:11How about pickles
01:01:12and other condiment food jars?
01:01:14In order to make them last longer,
01:01:16store them upside down
01:01:18as that will prevent mold growth.
01:01:20And yes, you can keep these ones
01:01:22on your fridge's door.
01:01:24There's no problem with that.
01:01:25Before we leave the kitchen,
01:01:27try this out.
01:01:28Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan,
01:01:31season it before actually
01:01:32cooking anything on it.
01:01:34First, you'll need oil.
01:01:36Rub on the edges of your pan
01:01:37and place it inside the stove
01:01:39for about 60 seconds.
01:01:41Let it absorb the heat,
01:01:42then remove the pan from the stove
01:01:44and let it cool down.
01:01:46Wipe off the excess oil,
01:01:47and there you have it.
01:01:49This way, the oil will fill in
01:01:51any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
01:01:54smoothing down the surface
01:01:55until it's all even.
01:01:56You can now expose the pan
01:01:58to high temperatures,
01:01:59and it won't get damaged.
01:02:01Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
01:02:04Toilet paper is easily
01:02:06one of the most wasted household items.
01:02:08Even if we notice it,
01:02:09we don't really do much
01:02:11to change the way we go about it.
01:02:13Apart from the classic over-under discussion
01:02:15of how we should place toilet paper,
01:02:17there is a less-known must-do habit
01:02:20that we often ignore.
01:02:22Just to fill you in,
01:02:23in case you've been oblivious
01:02:25to this until now,
01:02:26toilet paper science
01:02:27has long debated
01:02:28whether the correct way
01:02:30to hang the roll
01:02:31is with the loose end
01:02:32draped over the top
01:02:33or with the loose end
01:02:34hanging inside next to the wall.
01:02:37And as much as I bet
01:02:38many here already know the answer,
01:02:40can I have a drumroll, please?
01:02:44Well, you got that right
01:02:46if you guessed
01:02:47with the loose end
01:02:48draped over the top.
01:02:50It is so for the simple reason
01:02:52that over provides easier access
01:02:54to the loose hanging end of the paper
01:02:56and minimizes the risk
01:02:58of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
01:03:00Ooh.
01:03:01But now,
01:03:02toilet paper ingenuity
01:03:03doesn't end here.
01:03:05Did you know that
01:03:06to reduce toilet paper waste,
01:03:08you should squish your rolls
01:03:09before placing them
01:03:10on the bathroom hanger?
01:03:12By squishing,
01:03:13I mean laying them down horizontally
01:03:15and pressing them down
01:03:17with your hand
01:03:17until their asphoric center
01:03:19has turned into an oval,
01:03:21almost flattened shape.
01:03:22Yes, you should aim
01:03:23at flattening your toilet paper.
01:03:25And no,
01:03:26I haven't lost my mind.
01:03:28That happened long ago.
01:03:30The purpose of this practice
01:03:31is to make it harder
01:03:32for toilet paper to rotate.
01:03:34When you hang it
01:03:35in its usual,
01:03:36more circular form,
01:03:38it rotates too easily.
01:03:40This way,
01:03:40it lets us,
01:03:41the toilet paper users,
01:03:43effortlessly enjoy it
01:03:45in an unlimited fashion.
01:03:47Depending on the force
01:03:48we use to pull the paper,
01:03:49we will end up with twice
01:03:50or three times
01:03:51the amount of paper
01:03:52we needed in the first place.
01:03:54And sure,
01:03:55we could just roll
01:03:56pull the excess back.
01:03:57But I bet most of us here
01:03:59don't do that
01:04:00and end up just wasting
01:04:02huge chunks of paper.
01:04:04You get the idea, right?
01:04:05Oval-shaped paper
01:04:06equals more controlled rotation
01:04:08and thus,
01:04:09less waste of toilet paper.
01:04:11So there.
01:04:12Then,
01:04:13we have razor blades.
01:04:14If you're the person
01:04:15who never stops
01:04:16buying razor blades
01:04:18because the last one
01:04:19you bought
01:04:19five days ago
01:04:20is already rusty
01:04:21from your bathroom's humidity,
01:04:23maybe you'll want
01:04:24to listen to this one.
01:04:25It's not true
01:04:26that razor blades
01:04:27have such a short
01:04:28life expectancy.
01:04:29They can and should
01:04:31last longer
01:04:32in our bathroom cupboards.
01:04:33We just need to know
01:04:34how to handle them.
01:04:36Now,
01:04:36you don't have to be
01:04:37an expert to know
01:04:38that a warm
01:04:39and moist environment
01:04:40doesn't go well
01:04:41with razor blade steel.
01:04:43So,
01:04:43for starters,
01:04:44you should always dry them
01:04:46after using them,
01:04:47especially if your last usage
01:04:48was in the shower.
01:04:50Then,
01:04:50keep them in a cool
01:04:51and dry spot.
01:04:53Maybe even out
01:04:54of the bathroom.
01:04:55They will surely
01:04:55last longer this way.
01:04:57Using a rusty blade
01:04:58can be especially bad
01:05:00for your skin,
01:05:01contributing to bacterial
01:05:02or fungal infection.
01:05:04So,
01:05:04that's a big no-no
01:05:05for leaving the blade
01:05:06face down
01:05:07in a puddle of shower water.
01:05:09Do keep that in mind.
01:05:11After that delicious shower,
01:05:13some people may head back
01:05:14to their bedrooms.
01:05:15If it's near bedtime,
01:05:17they might even decide
01:05:18to light that aesthetically
01:05:20pleasant nightside candle
01:05:21and enjoy the most
01:05:23out of its pleasing
01:05:24white musk
01:05:25and warm vanilla aroma.
01:05:27But,
01:05:28if your candle
01:05:28has been burning
01:05:29too quickly,
01:05:30try these tricks out
01:05:31and see if it'll last longer.
01:05:33You can trim your candle's
01:05:35wick multiple times
01:05:36and keep it as far away
01:05:38from water
01:05:38and moist as possible.
01:05:40It will guarantee
01:05:41that your candle's wax
01:05:42stays firm and steady
01:05:43and thus,
01:05:44continues to burn slower
01:05:46for a longer period of time.
01:05:48A little extra tip
01:05:49regarding candles.
01:05:51Never throw away
01:05:52their jars
01:05:53once you've finally
01:05:54burnt them out.
01:05:55Suppose you made it
01:05:56to the end of your candle.
01:05:57Congrats!
01:05:58Boil some water,
01:05:59wash the recipient
01:06:00with detergent
01:06:01and warm water,
01:06:02clean the remaining wax
01:06:03out of it,
01:06:04and reuse the jar.
01:06:06You can plant a succulent,
01:06:08store art supply,
01:06:09or use it for anything
01:06:11your heart desires.
01:06:12And there you have it.
01:06:13Little changes in habits
01:06:15can go a long way
01:06:16in your daily life.
01:06:18Be sure to check them out
01:06:19and let us know
01:06:20in the comments below
01:06:21which one was your favorite
01:06:23to try out.
01:06:24Me?
01:06:24I'm going to make candles
01:06:26out of toilet paper.
01:06:27We'll see how that goes.
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