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00:00If you're struggling with opening a container or a jar, don't exert yourself too much.
00:04Just run the lid under hot water for half a minute and then dry it for a better grip and
00:09see how it magically opens.
00:12If you're following a recipe that calls for both garlic and onions, add onions first.
00:18When you see they're almost translucent, that's the perfect moment to add garlic.
00:22Garlic will cook faster than onions, so if you put both of these products in a pan at the same
00:27time,
00:27the garlic will burn and your meal won't taste as good.
00:32You're a fan of avocados? Here's how you can easily check if one is ripe or not.
00:36Just take a look at its tail. If you can pull it out without any difficulties, the avocado is good
00:42to eat.
00:43If you can't do it easily, better leave it for a couple of days since it's not ripe yet.
00:49Here's how you can tell if an egg is fresh or not. Break it and check the yolk.
00:54If you can see that it has a clear circle of white surrounding it and is located in the middle,
00:59you have a fresh egg.
01:00The yolk is supposed to be voluminous too.
01:03If it's flat, it's better not to eat the egg.
01:06If you see that the white part doesn't have clear borders and your egg spreads around, the chances are it's
01:12spoiled.
01:13To tell the quality of your eggs, put a raw one while it's still in the shell into a bowl
01:17of water.
01:18If the egg remains on the bottom, you're good to go.
01:21If one of its sides comes closer to the water's surface, your egg is not fresh, but you can still
01:27eat it.
01:27But if it floats, it's not fresh enough to consume.
01:31Brushing your teeth in the morning and before you go to bed doesn't have to be the same process.
01:36It's important to brush your teeth in the morning, but more so that you have fresh breath.
01:41But in the evening, you should brush your teeth more thoroughly because that's how you can prevent bacteria from breeding
01:47and protect your gums and teeth.
01:50Speaking of bad breath, want to know a good trick to fight it in no time?
01:54Cucumber slices.
01:55If you don't have a mint within reach, simply eat a slice of cucumber to fix this problem.
02:02When you buy natural peanut butter, store it upside down.
02:05That way, it won't separate into solids and oils as much.
02:09And you'll bring the oils to the top, which is why the peanut butter will be easier to mix.
02:15When you put something down for a while, comment it out loud.
02:19For example, I've put my phone on the floor right next to my bed.
02:22When you do this, you engage multiple parts of your brain, including the language centers, and create a more vivid
02:29memory.
02:29That way, you'll be less likely to forget about it.
02:32You can do the same when you, for example, blow out a candle, unplug your hair straightener, turn off your
02:38stove burners, or take your keys, wallet, and other stuff when you leave the house.
02:43You'll get rid of many of those moments of doubt that make you wonder if you really did those things.
02:49If you visit your friend and bring along something you don't want to forget when you leave, just put it
02:54next to your car keys.
02:55That's something you definitely can't leave without.
03:00If it's hard for you to make a decision, flip a coin.
03:02It's not really about letting it decide for you.
03:05But while you're waiting to see the result, your mind will automatically start thinking about the outcome you really want,
03:11but perhaps can't admit out loud.
03:14You're in the supermarket and want to know if the pumpkin you're holding is good or not.
03:18Just knock on it.
03:19Does it sound as if it's empty inside?
03:21That's a good sign.
03:23Meanwhile, on the outside, it should be solid.
03:27Sometimes we dispose of foods that are still good to consume, like yogurt that's become layered.
03:32You know that layer of liquid on the top?
03:34That's just whey that contains nutrients.
03:37Stir your yogurt to make it smooth because it's still good to eat.
03:42When you're buying chicken, check if there's liquid around it.
03:45It's better when it doesn't have it.
03:46For instance, if you take some frozen chicken out of the freezer and see a lot of ice around the
03:51piece, it's better not to eat it.
03:54You're moving into a new apartment or house?
03:56Set up your bedroom first.
03:58Buy a bed before anything else.
04:00When you're exhausted after carrying your stuff around and cleaning the whole day, you'll just want to have a comfortable
04:05place to rest.
04:08Here's a trick that will help you figure out if your coconut oil is adulterated.
04:12Leave it in the fridge for half an hour.
04:14Coconut oil becomes solid at low temperatures.
04:17Adulterant oils detach and you can see them as a separate layer.
04:22When you want to check if an onion has some mold, just take a look at what's under the first
04:27layer of peel.
04:28Do you see stains that look as if the peel has faded?
04:31Mold.
04:32Better avoid buying this vegetable.
04:34Or make sure to remove all that mold if you've already got it.
04:39You can determine whether a lemon is ripe or not by eye.
04:42If its skin is smooth and has a rich yellow color, it's ripe.
04:46A greenish tint, as well as a pale yellow color, tells you it's ready to be used yet.
04:52This one's for coffee lovers.
04:54If you really want to enjoy your overall coffee experience, it's way better to buy beans and grind them yourself.
05:00Or ask if a salesperson can do it in the store when you buy your coffee.
05:04That's the best way to make sure that the product is really made without any extra additions that can be
05:09present in a regular ground coffee.
05:13If you're looking for a simple way to separate yolks from egg whites, try this.
05:18Take a clean and empty plastic water bottle.
05:21Crack an egg into a bowl.
05:23Squeeze the bottle over the yolk and slowly release it.
05:26This way, you'll create a vacuum which will make the yolk slide into the bottle.
05:31Ta-da!
05:31It's separated from the white, just like that.
05:34Let's say you lost an earring or some other small item in the house.
05:38A vacuum cleaner will help.
05:39Just don't forget to pop a stocking over its head.
05:42This way, the item won't get lost in the dust and dirt inside the back's bag.
05:48You want to take your favorite lotion with you on a trip, but it takes up too much space?
05:53Try using a contact lens case.
05:55It doesn't need a lot of space and it's a perfect solution for short trips.
06:00A hair straightener is a surprisingly good tool when it comes to ironing collars,
06:04especially if you're not a fan of regular ironing.
06:08When you want to check if your batteries are good or bad,
06:11just drop them on the table from approximately 6 inches.
06:14If they bounce once and fall right over, they're good to go.
06:17If they bounce around more than that, they're either done or on the way out.
06:21If your razor doesn't have a plastic cap, just use a binder clip to cover it and to protect the
06:28rest of your stuff
06:28if you're packing it with some sensitive items or materials.
06:33Nail polish is a simple yet effective way to differentiate your keys, especially if they're all similar.
06:39Finally, you don't have to try each of them before getting to the right one.
06:44When you're reheating leftovers in a microwave, space out a circle in the middle of your dish.
06:49This way, your food will heat up more evenly.
06:53Straw is a cool tool to remove strawberry stems.
06:56Don't you think?
06:58A muffin tin definitely comes in handy when you want to serve different condiments for your barbecue.
07:03Plus, it will save you some time with the dishes later.
07:06Let's see if you have already figured out the hidden secrets of these things.
07:11The little arrow besides the gas pump symbol on your dashboard.
07:14This might sound pretty obvious, but it's there to tell you which side your gas tank is on.
07:20No more taking hours to remember it.
07:22The answer is right in front of you.
07:25The winter season equals a lot of hot chocolate and beautiful coats.
07:29They say people dress better in winter.
07:31I certainly agree.
07:33When it gets chilly out there, I take out my warmest clothes.
07:37Have you ever wondered what the half belt on your favorite winter coat means?
07:41Nowadays, it's just there for an aesthetic function.
07:45But they were originally used to gather the extra cloth of jackets that doubled up as blankets.
07:50The belt was literally used to turn a blanket back into a jacket.
07:55Now, there's nothing more annoying than wearing your beautiful wool sweater and itching yourself through it.
08:01To keep this from happening again, here's the secret.
08:04Turn your sweater inside out and soak it in cold water.
08:08Add two to three tablespoons of vinegar and let it sit for some time.
08:13Drain the water.
08:13Now, while the sweater is still wet, massage a generous amount of hair conditioner into the wool fibers.
08:20After letting it soak in the hair conditioner for about 30 minutes, gently press the excess water out of the
08:27wool and leave it to dry flat on a towel.
08:30There you go.
08:31No more itchy sweater.
08:33It's Friday night and you have a couple of friends over for hamburger night.
08:37You take out that delicious Heinz ketchup to make it even yummier when the patty is done.
08:42Oops, the ketchup seems stuck.
08:45No matter how hard you punch the bottle, it won't come out.
08:48Your friend notices you and gives you a brilliant tip.
08:52Check out the 57 marking on your ketchup bottle.
08:55Not the one in the logo.
08:56That doesn't mean anything.
08:58But the one marked on the bottle indicates the best spot to squeeze to get your sauce out.
09:04It's ketchup-palooza, everyone.
09:07Women and men's shirts have buttons on different sides.
09:10If that ever confused you, here's the explanation.
09:14Shirt manufacturers back in the 13th century started to place women's buttons on the left side.
09:20Actually, buttons were a sign of wealth.
09:22Most people tied their clothes with strips of cloth.
09:25However, wealthier women had other people to dress them, such as chambermaids.
09:31Buttons on the left side made it easier for women to be dressed by other women.
09:35This style traveled through time and manufacturers continued to do it until today.
09:41If you see cloudy ice on your dream, I would throw the whole thing out if I were you.
09:47Imagine you took a trip to your local pizza place.
09:50As you arrive, your mouth is watering, just to think of the free soda refill you'll get.
09:56Mm-mm.
09:57While waiting for your pizza, you go to the soda machine.
10:00First things first, you fill your cup with ice to the rim.
10:03You notice the ice is a bit more cloudy than usual.
10:07Why is that, you think?
10:08Should you throw it all out and pour the soda in anyway?
10:12Depending on how you freeze your ice, it freezes from the outside in.
10:17The first thing to freeze is the cleanest water.
10:20Minerals and impurities get pushed toward the middle of the cube, making the ice cloudy.
10:25In this case, go for the clear ice cubes.
10:28Clear ice means it's only water.
10:30You're less likely to have any troubles there.
10:32It will taste better.
10:34And it will last longer, keeping your drink colder for more time.
10:37The air stuck inside the cube will evaporate, and impurities melt sooner than the actual water, leaving you with tiny
10:45cubes of ice.
10:46In case you need good news, commercial ice machines tend to make clear ice cubes.
10:50Hey, enjoy all you can drink.
10:54Keyboards weren't always organized the way they are today.
10:57The first keyboards were made for typewriters.
10:59Eh, remember typewriters?
11:01Anybody?
11:02Hmm.
11:02They were organized in alphabetical order.
11:05The A was right beside the B and the C and so on.
11:09So, why is the system we know and have today called QWERTY?
11:13Well, originally, if you type the keys too fast, the middle arms holding the letters would jam.
11:18The solution was to spread out commonly used letter pairs like ST.
11:22And the top row ended up with the letters QWERTY, which allowed typists to actually type faster with far fewer
11:29jams still used today.
11:32If you grew up off-roading, you're probably used to seeing jerry cans around.
11:37They're super important when the gas in your tank is running out and you are hundreds of miles from the
11:41nearest gas station.
11:43They can carry up to 5 gallons of fuel.
11:45But have you ever wondered why jerry cans have three different handles?
11:49This particular feature was designed thinking about how heavy carrying fuel can get.
11:55If you're alone, use the middle handle.
11:57It will distribute the weight better.
11:59But if you have an extra pair of hands, you can grab a handle on either side and carry it
12:04around.
12:04And would also mean that you're a mutant.
12:07Let's give them another hand.
12:10The little pocket inside women's underwear is not really a pocket.
12:15It's called a panty guzzet.
12:16It consists of an extra fabric that is sewn in for hygienic purposes.
12:21But most manufacturers don't want to spend that extra buck sewing both ends of the fabric.
12:25So it turned into a pocket.
12:27And that's all I have to say about that.
12:30Meanwhile, did you ever check the inside of a soda cap?
12:33The glass bottle caps come with a special feature.
12:36A clear plastic liner.
12:38And no, they were not invented only to hand out prizes and reward codes.
12:42These plastic liners serve the purpose of keeping your drink fizzy.
12:46They're responsible for keeping the carbon dioxide inside the bottle.
12:51Way to go, whoever thought of that.
12:52I love me some fizzy drinks.
12:54Now, if you're ever in the need of pot scrubbers, try this.
12:58Whenever you buy oranges at the supermarket, don't throw their mesh bag away.
13:03Keep it and make your own pot scrubber.
13:06You just need to tie it up and it's ready.
13:08It'll work great on your dishes and clean those dirty pots and pans.
13:12Now, say you're out in public and need to use the restroom.
13:15Do you know which way those paper seat covers should go?
13:18Most of us place them backward.
13:20Because I think this subject never came up at school.
13:23But they are actually made to go toward the front.
13:26This way, it prevents the cover from dragging along all those germs.
13:31Don't throw empty glass bottles away.
13:33Keep the ones with longer handles to water your plants.
13:36You just need to fill them with water and put them upside down into a planter.
13:40Push it gently into the soil and leave it there.
13:43The water will transfer into the pot as the soil becomes dry.
13:47Suitable for everyone who keeps forgetting to water their houseplants.
13:51Another pro-indoor gardening tip.
13:54To keep the water from leaking at the bottom of your plants, use a coffee filter.
13:58Place it in the bottom of your pot before adding the dirt and the plant.
14:02The filter will keep water from spilling out of the pot.
14:06Bread Tie Color Guide.
14:08Try memorizing this before your next trip to the supermarket.
14:11Now, maybe you've noticed before, but bread bags carry little tags with different colors.
14:16Each tag color indicates the day of the week the bread was made.
14:20This helps store owners and consumers know how fresh the bread they're buying is.
14:25Monday is blue, Tuesday is green, Thursday is red, Friday is white, and Saturday is yellow.
14:31Sunday?
14:32Well, the baker needs a day off.
14:35Can you resist the power of bubble wrap?
14:37Most people are highly seduced by bubble wrap, making it impossible to stay around it for long periods.
14:43But did you know that bubble wrap was not invented initially to wrap things?
14:48A team of engineers and an inventor were trying to develop a textured wallpaper.
14:53They tried sealing two shower curtains together to capture air bubbles and give the wallpaper a raised surface.
14:59But the public didn't buy that idea.
15:02It wasn't until years later that they understood that bubble wrap was a perfect packaging material.
15:07Can we have a round of applause for this timeless invention?
15:10Or better yet, some bubble wrap pops?
15:13Now, a basic sponge and baking soda can make a great eraser for little grease spots, fingerprints, and stains on
15:20your walls.
15:20Or many other painted areas, such as furniture or wood fences.
15:24Just sprinkle a bit of baking soda on your dry sponge and scrub the stain area in a circular motion.
15:31And then use a clean dry cloth to wipe the baking soda off to get rid of any remaining dirt.
15:36If you're worried that this technique might ruin the paint, try just a bit of soda first and see how
15:42the surface reacts.
15:44If you want to extract the maximum amount of juice from your lemon or lime, put them first in a
15:50microwave for 15 seconds.
15:52After that, give them a little roll on a hard surface.
15:55And now, feel free to use your manual juicer.
15:59When you smash some glass or pottery on the floor, it can be pretty hard to notice and pick up
16:04all the tiny fragments.
16:06Especially if the glass is transparent.
16:08Guess what can help you?
16:10A slice of bread!
16:12After you remove all the big pieces, carefully wipe a thick slice of bread across the floor to pick up
16:17any tiny fragments.
16:19They should just get stuck in the bread.
16:20But make sure to do this very carefully or just put on protective gloves.
16:25And don't, absentmindedly, make yourself a sandwich right afterwards.
16:29Hey, just saying.
16:31If you're a huge fan of garlic, here's a tip for you.
16:34Cut one garlic bulb in half and rub an empty bowl for a nice flavor.
16:39Now, you can put your pasta, risotto, or salad in the bowl and enjoy your meal.
16:45Pringles tubes are made from a mixture of paper, plastic, and metal, which makes them a good option to organize
16:51groceries.
16:52You can paint the tubes in a plain color to make them match your stylish, minimalistic kitchen and then attach
16:58removable labels on the side.
17:01Have you ever struggled with threading a needle?
17:04Here's an easy way out.
17:05Place your toothbrush on the table and put the thread across the bristles of the brush.
17:10Now, gently push the needle down over the top.
17:13The bristles will help you poke the thread up through the eye effortlessly.
17:18Once you've got the loop, just use your fingers to pull it through.
17:22If you've got these annoying tea stains on your favorite mug that won't wash off, try to apply some toothpaste
17:28to your sponge.
17:29This is also applicable when you need to make your dirty cutlery shine.
17:33It's best to use a mildly abrasive sponge.
17:36It's pretty helpful when it comes to removing dark spots on dishes.
17:40Now, let's say you've recently received a really gorgeous bouquet, but the flowers got this sad look in a blink
17:47of an eye.
17:48You can extend their living very easily and almost free of charge.
17:53First, fill the vase or vase with fresh water and put a couple of teaspoons of sugar.
17:58This will help to nourish the flowers.
18:01Before you put the flowers back into the vase, cut about an inch off the stem.
18:06But make sure to slice it at an angle like this.
18:09This trick will increase the surface of water absorption.
18:13Repeat this with all the stems, especially with hard ones.
18:16Now, put the bouquet back into the vase or vase.
18:19The flowers should cheer up within 12 hours.
18:23If you suffer from cold feet, put them into a vase or vase.
18:27Now, wait.
18:28Use a hairdryer to warm up your slippers before using them.
18:32This tip is also applicable to your outdoor winter shoes.
18:36Speaking of feet, pew!
18:38There's a great way to get rid of unpleasant smells.
18:41Apply about 10 drops of your favorite essential oil on two cotton balls.
18:45Now, place the balls into the shoes and leave them overnight.
18:49Remove them in the morning and enjoy the fancy smell.
18:53You can also mix a couple of your favorite fragrances to customize your shoe fragrance even more.
18:59If your drain is a bit dirty and smelly, there's an epic tip to solve this issue.
19:04Put down a couple of spoonfuls of baking soda and pour down a little vinegar.
19:09And now, step back and enjoy the show.
19:11It will foam up and help loosen any dirt.
19:14We've all tried to light a match outdoors in windy weather and failed.
19:18Well, we've been doing it all wrong.
19:21There's an easy way to prepare a matchstick in advance using a sharp knife.
19:26Carefully carve back the four corners just behind the head of the matchstick.
19:30Then repeat the same technique one more time so it looks like this.
19:35These eight little splinters will help create a stronger wind-resistant flame.
19:40If you have a small wardrobe with limited space for hanging new clothes, remove some metal pull tabs from the
19:47tops of old drinking cans.
19:48They can make the perfect holding loops for fixing the second hanger.
19:52Just put the ring over the hook.
19:54This is how you can double and even triple the storage space on one hanging rail.
20:00If you need to make an emergency candle, you can use one very common item from your fridge.
20:06Have you guessed what it is?
20:07Butter.
20:08Cut off a piece of chilled butter and place it on a heat-proof dish.
20:12Poke a hole straight down through the center using a toothpick or a wooden stick.
20:17Now, we need a wick.
20:18You can use a common cotton string or twine.
20:21Cut the corresponding length and poke it through the hole so it goes all the way to the bottom of
20:26your candle.
20:26Gently coat the end of the wick with butter and light up your brand-new DIY candle.
20:33Use hair-straightening tongs to smooth out those annoying creases on your tie.
20:37Or, let's say you're working in a shop and you have to deal with fluffy piles of cash.
20:43The tongs will help you iron your money to put them in smaller stacks, which then fit neatly into your
20:48backpack.
20:49Hey, let's not go there.
20:52Wow, this zipper is tough.
20:54Why can't it slide smoothly like all other zippers?
20:57But don't rush to throw away your coat.
21:00Grab a bar of soap and gently rub it up and down against the zipper.
21:04Repeat it on both sides.
21:06Can you feel the difference?
21:08Cut one leg off your old tights and put two long cardboard tubes inside it.
21:13Go ahead and thread it under your internal door with one tube on each side.
21:18This will protect you from any draft because the tights will seal up any gap under the floor.
21:24You can also use this trick when you need to make a full blackout in the room.
21:28Just make sure to use thick black tights.
21:31Let's say you're visiting a conference in another city and your schedule will be very busy.
21:36You can prepare your outfits for each day in advance and put them into different compartments of your hanging clothes
21:43storage organizer this way.
21:45Now, put it right down into your suitcase, zip it, and you're ready to go.
21:49When you arrive at the hotel, you can just carefully pull out this organizer and hang it in the closet
21:55in just two seconds.
21:57But don't forget to take the shoes too.
22:00Is there a way to drive a nail into a wall without hurting your fingers?
22:04The answer is yes.
22:06Grab your comb and push the nail in between the prongs.
22:10This way, you'll keep your fleshy fingers far away and safe.
22:14And once you've got it started, you can easily slide out the comb and finish driving the nail.
22:20If you need an emergency metal scrubby sponge to wash your pot or pan, use a piece of tinfoil.
22:27Crumple it up into a ball, apply a little bit of dish soap, and your brand new sponge is ready.
22:32Now, start scrubbing and get ready to be amazed.
22:35It works really well, huh?
22:37By the way, the tinfoil doesn't have to be new.
22:40You can recycle the piece you've already used for cooking.
22:43And the final tip is for perfectionists.
22:46If your showerhead has a hard water buildup, the water won't come out straight.
22:51To fix this, fill a plastic bag with plain white vinegar.
22:55Then, put the showerhead inside the bag, attach it with a band, and leave it overnight.
23:01In the morning, you can give your showerhead a little scrub with an old toothbrush or clothesbrush.
23:06This should help remove the remaining hard water dirt.
23:09This trick is also applicable for faucet heads.
23:12You know, this would be smart of Haven Rapids.
23:12Amazing...
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23:13I'm Kaz천tha's we had more mouths and brought them together.
23:13Jennifer, got it.
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