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00:00You're thirsty, so you crack open a soda can and take a few big gulps.
00:05Next thing you know, you're out of commission.
00:07Turns out, that can was contaminated with something nasty, like rat urine, and you had no clue.
00:15Just goes to show, you never know what might be lurking in that seemingly innocent drink.
00:21During transportation, storage, or handling, cans can pick up germs, bacteria, and dirt.
00:26When you drink straight from the can, those germs can easily enter your body.
00:32Cans are often stored in warehouses and rarely get a good cleaning before they reach you.
00:37Warehouse conditions can be pretty gross.
00:40Think rats running over them and less than ideal hygiene.
00:45To stay safe, it's a good idea to clean cans before drinking from them.
00:49Experts suggest giving them a quick wash with soap and water to avoid contamination.
00:54Studies have shown that unwashed bottles can be full of bacteria, so this step is really important.
01:01Now, quick question.
01:03Who's taken out more people?
01:05Sharks or vending machines?
01:08Surprisingly, vending machines have a darker history.
01:11Let's dive in.
01:12But first, let's define what counts as a vending machine casualty.
01:16We'll rule out things like expired snacks or electric shocks.
01:20Those aren't the machine's fault.
01:22What we do count are incidents where someone was severely harmed or, what's worse, passed away from rocking or tilting
01:29the machine.
01:30For sharks, any fatal encounter counts.
01:35In a 1995 report, there were two severe incidents that ended up in demise and one serious injury linked to
01:43vending machines.
01:44Since 1978, there have been at least 37 such incidents and 113 injuries, which gives us about two fatalities per
01:54year.
01:55Compare that to one shark-related incident in 2021.
01:59However, this data is quite old.
02:01Since 2008, there haven't been any reported vending machine incidents.
02:06Why the drop?
02:07It could be due to warning signs and credit card readers reducing the need to shake machines.
02:13But remember, your risk varies based on where you live and your habits.
02:18In the end, the vending machine versus shark comparison isn't quite accurate anymore.
02:24Today, you're more likely to have a serious encounter with a shark than a vending machine.
02:28But the point remains.
02:30Sharks aren't the bloodthirsty hunters they're made out to be.
02:34So, someone pointed out your visible nose hairs and now you're looking for ways to deal with them.
02:39You might think plucking is the way to go, but hold up, it's not as safe as you think.
02:44Here are three solid reasons to avoid plucking your nose hair.
02:49Your nose is full of delicate nerves, follicles, and plenty of bacteria.
02:55Plucking nose hair can damage the sensitive skin inside your nostrils, letting germs in and causing issues like infections and
03:02inflammation.
03:03Also, just like with waxing, plucking nose hair can result in ingrown hairs.
03:08As the hair grows back, it might curl into the follicle, causing bumps, discomfort, and inflammation.
03:15This can lead to folliculitis, which shows up as small, pus-filled red bumps and can be itchy or painful.
03:22In severe cases, plucking nose hairs can cause nasal farunculosis, a deep follicle infection with swelling and discomfort.
03:30This infection can spread to blood vessels near the brain, potentially leading to cavernous sinus thrombosis,
03:37a condition where blood clots form behind the eye sockets.
03:40If not treated, this condition can be life-threatening and may cause permanent brain damage.
03:46To avoid these problems, go for trimming your nose hair instead.
03:50Trimming doesn't make your hair grow back thicker or faster,
03:53and it helps maintain the right amount of nose hair to keep out pathogens.
03:59Contact lenses are meant to help you see, but they can make you turn completely blind.
04:05One big no-no is wearing your contacts in the shower.
04:09It's bad for both your lenses and your eye health.
04:12Showering with contacts is like swimming or sleeping with them in.
04:15It's a common mistake.
04:17Water and contacts just don't mix.
04:20You need to keep your lenses clean to avoid any issues.
04:24If water gets behind your lens, germs or chemicals like chlorine can get in there and cause trouble.
04:30At best, you might end up with sore or itchy eyes.
04:33Worse, you could get conjunctivitis from a bacterial infection.
04:37In rare, serious cases, you might even face infections, which can sometimes lead to blindness.
04:44Most people wear contacts in the shower accidentally rather than doing it on purpose.
04:49If this happens, close your eyes right away and carefully step out of the shower to remove your lenses.
04:55If your eyes feel sore or look red afterward, contact your optometrist, ASAP.
05:01Always use the cleaning solution your optometrist recommends to sterilize your lenses before putting them back in.
05:07But really, it's best to take out your contacts before showering or bathing.
05:12If there's one piece of home decor you should keep a close eye on, it's snow globes.
05:16They might seem harmless, but a family in East Hampton, Massachusetts would beg to differ.
05:22In a crazy turn of events, a snow globe sparked a fire in their apartment while no one was home.
05:29Luckily, quick-thinking neighbors and a swift response from the fire department kept the blaze from spreading through the entire
05:35complex.
05:36It was a normal Thursday morning when, around 11.30 a.m., neighbors heard smoke alarms blaring in the apartment
05:43and dialed 911.
05:45Firefighters arrived to find the place locked, so they had to force their way in.
05:50Inside, they found a small fire on the coffee table and a room filled with smoke.
05:55There, they also saw the culprit.
05:57It was a snow globe.
05:59It was sitting just right on the coffee table, and the sunlight hit it at the perfect angle, magnifying onto
06:05some cardboard and styrofoam and setting them on fire.
06:08While it's not common, fires started by magnified sunlight do happen.
06:14Many firefighters have seen blazes ignited by mirrors and magnifying glasses.
06:18So, keep those snow globes out of direct sunlight.
06:22Better safe than sorry.
06:26Alright, let's talk about fatal fruit.
06:29No, I'm not going to bore you with another lame list of the most poisonous fruits out there.
06:34Instead, I'm going to tell you about something heavenly tasty that can make you teleport to the heavens in a
06:40matter of seconds.
06:42Meet the coconut.
06:43This seemingly innocent fruit has a dark side.
06:47Coconuts are responsible for around 150 fatalities each year.
06:52These bad boys have a whole page dedicated to the fatal incidents they've caused.
06:57A full-size coconut weighs about 3 pounds 3 ounces.
07:01And if you know a thing or two about physics, you'll understand that gravity makes them even more dangerous when
07:07they fall from trees.
07:09But it's not just falling coconuts you need to worry about.
07:12Consuming large amounts of coconut water can lead to sudden cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia, thanks to its high potassium
07:20levels.
07:21And while rare, there have been cases of anaphylaxis in people with coconut allergies.
07:26While the most common way coconuts cause harm is by falling and hitting someone, there have been some unusual incidents
07:33too.
07:34In December 1923, a man in Newcastle, Pennsylvania passed away while trying to crack open a coconut with the butt
07:41end of a loaded revolver.
07:43It went off and he was shot in the abdomen.
07:46You know those handy selfie sticks that help you nail the perfect shot?
07:50Turns out, they can be way more dangerous than you'd expect.
07:54These little gadgets have led to a surprising amount of injuries and even some fatalities.
08:00People have accidentally knocked themselves or others out, taken a tumble off cliffs, and even been hit by cars while
08:07trying to get that Insta-worthy pic.
08:10Some popular landmarks have even banned selfie sticks altogether.
08:14For instance, the oceanfront in Mumbai has said no to selfie sticks.
08:19India, by the way, leads the world in selfie-related deaths.
08:22Nearly 40% of the 49 globally recorded fatalities over the past three years happened there.
08:29If you still think selfie accidents aren't a big deal, consider this.
08:33From 2008 to mid-2021, a staggering 379 people lost their lives while trying to get that perfect shot.
08:42So yeah, it's definitely something to take seriously.
08:46You check into your hotel room, connect to Wi-Fi, jump on the bed, and post 15 photos of your
08:52new window view.
08:53When the initial surge of excitement is gone, you notice a suspicious blinking light on your big TV.
08:59Could it be that someone is watching you?
09:02Or have you just seen too many spy movies?
09:06Well, hidden cameras come in all shapes and sizes.
09:09Large ones are easy to spot, but the small ones can be really sneaky and inconspicuous.
09:15They can be hiding behind furniture, in decorations or vents, and anywhere else you'll have trouble noticing.
09:21There are even special cameras that can be hidden in everyday movable objects, like alarm clocks, picture frames, vases, and
09:30lamps.
09:31Check to see if these objects are facing at a strange angle, or if they're positioned to get the best
09:37view of your room or bathroom.
09:40The easiest way to spot a hidden cam is to look for the lens reflection, because all cameras come with
09:46lenses.
09:47Turn off the lights and slowly scan the room with a flashlight, laser pointer, or a special wireless spy cam
09:54detector.
09:55It comes with infrared scanning lights and one illuminating light.
09:59When you find a reflective red spot, you gotta turn on the flashlight to help check if there is a
10:04hidden camera.
10:06Definitely check the vents along with any other holes and gaps in the walls or ceiling.
10:11Some advanced detectors even show you what the camera is seeing, making it way easier to spot and disable.
10:18The detectors only work on cameras that are turned on and working normally, though.
10:25Your mobile phone can also help you find some hidden threats.
10:29Turn on Bluetooth and walk around.
10:31See if any unknown devices pop up on the screen.
10:35Another idea is to install a network scanner app that shows all devices that are connected to the Wi-Fi
10:42network you're using at the hotel.
10:44When it's done scanning, study the list for devices called something like IP camera or cam.
10:52Plus, you can put your phone on selfie mode, turn off the light and close the curtains, and look around
10:58the room slowly while focusing on the screen.
11:01Keep an eye out for purple or white lights on the screen.
11:06You can play detective some more and call your friend or family member and start walking around your room.
11:12Secret cameras should emit a sort of radio frequency.
11:16It will most likely interfere with your phone call signal.
11:20If you start hearing any weird noises while you're on the phone in a certain area of your room, make
11:26sure to inspect it carefully.
11:29Check out the light switches, electrical outlets, lamps, and other objects you normally wouldn't pay attention to.
11:36If they look a bit crooked, have a hole, or seem misplaced, it could be a sign that someone tampered
11:43with them.
11:43Many spy devices need wires, and whoever installed them had to hide those wires, often behind the vinyl baseboard.
11:52That's why the place where the floor and the wall meet is another area you should check.
11:57Ridges, bumps, or discoloration could be a sign there's a microphone hiding there.
12:03The same goes for spots on ceilings and walls, even if they're not larger than a coin.
12:10If you do find a hidden camera or something looking suspicious, don't shy away and let the hotel administration or
12:17your booking service know about it.
12:19Don't try to touch or move the device yourself.
12:22If the hotel denies everything, contact local law enforcement.
12:27After you've scanned the room for cameras, check out the mirrors.
12:32Someone could be watching you from the other side.
12:35First, see if the mirror is built into the wall or can be adjusted.
12:40If the mirror is semi-transparent, it will be built into the wall.
12:44You can do a simple test to check the mirror.
12:47Press your fingertip against the glass and push firmly enough to leave a fingerprint as you move your finger away.
12:55Study the fingerprint.
12:56If there's a small gap between the print and the mirror where the glass should be, then it's just a
13:02mirror.
13:02On a semi-transparent mirror, there will be no gap.
13:07Another way to check if your mirror is semi-transparent is simply to tap the glass.
13:13If someone is watching you from the other side, the mirror will make an empty sound.
13:18A double mirror needs a brighter light on the other side than on yours.
13:22Get close to it and cup your hands around your eyes.
13:26Do you see some light behind the mirror?
13:28If so, you might have an unwanted audience.
13:33Before you leave your room or go to bed, make sure every door is securely locked.
13:38By every door, I mean not only the entrance to the room, but also the door leading to the terrace,
13:44if you have one.
13:45You can bring a portable door lock with you for extra security if you're staying in.
13:50You could also start a little DIY project and wrap a belt or a bag strap around the arm that
13:57pushes the door shut.
13:59Buckle it up and wrap it around several times for an extra layer of protection.
14:05Another idea for when you're about to nap or go to sleep is to build a pyramid of stuff by
14:10the door.
14:12Glasses and mugs will do perfectly.
14:14If someone tries to get inside while you're sleeping, there'll be some serious noise.
14:20Intruders prefer to keep it low-key, so they're highly likely to give up on robbing you straight away.
14:27If you travel with some valuables and don't feel comfortable leaving them around the room, you could put them in
14:32the safe inside your room.
14:34But because those safes use passcodes instead of physical locks, someone from the hotel has to know the master code
14:41to unlock it, just in case.
14:43So, you can bring your own safe with you instead.
14:46You can find the ones looking like books on Amazon, for example.
14:50They're made of strong metal and textured paper.
14:53They come with a combination lock and have enough room to fit your passports, cash, and jewelry.
15:00In case you have to leave your laptop in the room and want to make sure no one plugs in
15:05a USB drive to steal your data, here's what you can do.
15:08Leave a bottle of water or some other item next to the USB port.
15:13Measure the distance.
15:15Let's say it's one thumb length away.
15:17For someone to plug in their device in the laptop, they need to move the bottle.
15:22You can take it one step further and drop a pen parallel to the laptop under a certain angle.
15:29You can measure the angle with your smartwatch or phone using the Compass app.
15:34Again, if someone moves it, you'll know.
15:38Even something as simple as a Please Do Not Disturb sign can help you figure out if someone entered your
15:44room while you were away.
15:46Make it look like you left in a rush and the sign accidentally stuck between the door and the door
15:52frame.
15:52If you come back and the sign is hanging freely, then someone must have ignored it and tried to disturb
15:58you.
15:58In that case, you can contact reception and ask to send someone to enter the room with you to keep
16:05you safe.
16:07If you care about the cleanliness of your room as much as you do about your belongings and your personal
16:12safety, this one's for you.
16:15Hotel housekeeping workers normally have up to 20 rooms to take care of on an 8-hour shift.
16:22It means they'll have no more than 30 minutes for your room.
16:26It gives them enough time to make the bed, clean the floors in the room and the bathroom, empty the
16:32trash bins, and dust all surfaces.
16:34But they rarely have the time to take care of smaller objects like light switches, door and drawer handles, and
16:42remotes.
16:43And yes, these are exactly the objects you'll be in contact with the most.
16:48They can actually have more germs than the toilet.
16:51So, if you want to be sure those germs won't land on your hands, bring enough antibacterial wipes to clean
16:58all those things before you touch them.
17:01Well, it's that time of year again.
17:04Spring cleaning.
17:05Making your way outside, you grab the duster and broom to get rid of all those cobwebs on your windows.
17:11They don't stand a chance this time.
17:14Removing one cobweb after the other, you suddenly notice some weird-shaped mud stuck under the eaves and porch.
17:21What's this?
17:23It suddenly dawns on you.
17:24These have to be mud-dauber wasp nests.
17:27You're probably thinking there's a swarm of them around with so many nests being side-by-side.
17:33Luckily, mud-dauber wasps are solitary insects.
17:37Phew!
17:38All those little mud huts are filled with paralyzed spiders.
17:42Sometimes, even up to 500 spiders can be trapped in these lockers, just waiting for the wasp young to hatch.
17:49If the nest has holes, it may indicate the nest is inactive or old,
17:54as mud-dauber wasps create holes when they leave the nest.
17:59If you're not going to remove them, it's best to wait till nighttime when they're not as active.
18:04While they're pretty placid, if they feel threatened, they won't hesitate to stay.
18:11Looking like someone got halfway through building one insect and forgot what part came next,
18:17the mole cricket is one insect that really looks out of this world.
18:21With claws like a mole, a body of a cricket, and the head of a shrimp,
18:27this critter is like the platypus of the insect world.
18:30They're not venomous and will only bite if you trap them inside your hand.
18:35And if you really annoy it, it's got something else up its sleeve.
18:39The wings.
18:40They can spit a foul-smelling brown liquid from their body, just like a skunk.
18:46So, just let them leave your home and there will be nothing to clean up.
18:51Rock pools are teeming with all sorts of plant and animal life.
18:55Sea creatures such as starfish, seagrass, hermit crabs, tiny fish, and all types of octopuses.
19:02If you come across this tiny blue-ringed octopus, it's best to leave it alone.
19:08It's flashing neon blue at you for a reason.
19:11This miniature octopus has a venomous bite that's a thousand times stronger than cyanide,
19:17with no antidote available.
19:20Don't poke it with a stick or try to pick one up.
19:22It's not worth the trip to the hospital.
19:25Or the morgue.
19:28Snakes on land are scary, but sea snakes are on an entirely different level.
19:33Found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, there are about 50 different species of sea snakes,
19:39and they're beautiful as much as they're dangerous.
19:42Luckily, they don't seem to worry about us too much.
19:45The Dubois sea snake is arguably the most venomous snake in the ocean,
19:50with the big sea snake not far behind.
19:53Their venom makes a cobra's bite seem like a walk in the park.
19:57The venom of both these snakes is extremely dangerous.
20:01Good thing for us that their venom can take hours to cause any symptoms in humans.
20:06If they can bite through your wetsuit, that is.
20:10Now, if this fly lands on your arm outside, you might just scream a little,
20:15hey, I wouldn't blame you.
20:16The scorpion fly, as its name suggests, has a curved tail that looks just like a scorpion stinger.
20:23But you can breathe a sigh of relief.
20:26This is only used for mating.
20:28It also has a long, beak-like head that's used to feed after stealing insects from spiders' webs.
20:34To find the perfect partner, they love to give the equivalent of a box of chocolates and flowers.
20:40Except theirs is saliva.
20:43Mmm, how romantic!
20:45If you happen to be in Africa, you might just miss this large bird if you're not paying attention.
20:51The shoobill will just casually stand still as you walk right on by.
20:57Going up to 5 feet tall with an 8-foot wingspan,
21:01the shoobill sounds like an apex predator, though it's anything but.
21:06Known as one of the most slow-moving birds, almost statue-like,
21:10The shoobill just eats fish near the surface of the water, without a care in the world.
21:16This bird isn't afraid of humans at all.
21:18While they won't naturally come over to talk about the weather,
21:22they'll allow us to get close enough for some photos.
21:26Now, if you hear a small, squeaking sound while you're in the garden,
21:30it could be a mouse, a squirrel, or a rhinoceros beetle is letting you know that you are too close.
21:38They love to make a racket when bothered.
21:41With a giant scary horn on top of their head,
21:44they might seem like they're able to defend themselves with it.
21:47But that's not possible at all.
21:49That's only to move leaves and sticks out of their way,
21:52and to stop other males from coming into the female beetle's area.
21:57Not only have they got a horn on their head,
22:00but they've also got Herculean strength,
22:03able to lift 850 times their own weight.
22:06It's like you or me lifting 65 tons or 11 elephants.
22:11Hey, let's try it.
22:12Nah.
22:14Found mainly in China,
22:16the small, tufted deer looks adorable with its tuft of hair.
22:20That is, until it turns around.
22:22Oh no, it's a vampire deer!
22:26Luckily, this animal doesn't want to taste your blood or wear a cape.
22:30Only males grow these during the mating season,
22:33rather than antlers to fight over territories and female-tufted deer.
22:38These fangs are more like elephant tusks than sharp teeth.
22:41Not only do they have fangs,
22:44but they're also known to bark like a dog and flee like a cat when they're scared.
22:50Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
22:53Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning.
22:57No one said anything about a red tide, though.
23:00The red tide is a toxic algal bloom
23:03that rises up from the seafloor after particularly bad storms.
23:07This algae looks a lot like spilled ketchup or rust in the water.
23:12But it's much worse for the life around it.
23:14Fish and marine life will try to escape once exposed to the toxic algae in their water.
23:20It's not particularly harmful to humans who are exposed to it.
23:23But if you eat seafood contaminated with its toxins,
23:28things can become a bit more serious.
23:30So, if the sea is red, just stay out of the water.
23:35Some spiders love to show off with bright colors to show they're dangerous.
23:41Not the Sydney funnel-web spider of Australia.
23:44This glossy black spider doesn't eat theatrics to prove it's tough.
23:49These bad-tempered crawlers cause serious alarm when they decide to bite us.
23:54They can shut down our entire nervous system in as little as 30 minutes.
23:59Making their web in any shelter, like old logs, shoes, or even garden gnomes,
24:05the funnel-web spiders like to live close to our surroundings for easy food.
24:11When they get tired of an area,
24:13they just leave their web behind and wander off to find somewhere new.
24:17Perfect!
24:19Some say honey badgers don't care, and I think they might be right.
24:24When you're brave enough to take food away from a jaguar, lion, or hyena,
24:29hey, what do you got to fear?
24:31These tough relatives of the weasel aren't just ferocious, they're super smart.
24:36Known to even use tools to escape from enclosures.
24:40Objects like rakes, stones, and mud just become things to climb for freedom.
24:45Aside from their physical similarities to the skunk,
24:49the honey badger also boasts a dangerous gland in its tail containing a powerful stink machine.
24:55So, they're tough, stinky, have extremely stretchy and strong skin,
25:00and to top it all off, they've got a strong immunity to scorpions and snakes.
25:05The best thing to do if you walk into a honey badger is to leave it alone.
25:11What chance do we have?
25:14Ever heard of the fungus strawberries and cream?
25:17No?
25:18What about its other name?
25:19The bleeding tooth fungus?
25:21This fungus isn't toxic, but tastes so bitter that you might think twice about trying some.
25:28When young and growing, this white mushroom appears to have red jelly coming out of its pores.
25:34This sticky liquid is sap that's pushed up from taking on too much water.
25:39The adult mushroom is just a boring beige compared to this.
25:43Underneath the mushroom cap, where its spores are produced, it has a tooth-like structure, just to make it even
25:50weirder.
25:52Tasmanian devils have a reputation for being bad-tempered when threatened by a predator,
25:58fighting other males, or getting a place at the table for dinner.
26:01They're dubbed devils because of the teeth-bearing, lunging, and one of the scariest shrieks you'll ever hear in the
26:08middle of the night.
26:09They'll also eat pretty much anything they can get a hold of, too.
26:13They don't habitually go for people, although they will defend themselves if they're cornered.
26:19With such a powerful bite, you wouldn't want to be on the receiving end.
26:23Good thing the tassie devils would much rather escape as well.
26:31Burglaries are on the rise in your neighborhood, and you have concerns about whether your house might be vulnerable.
26:38You have no surveillance system, so tonight, you're placing some foil over the front door handle before you go to
26:45bed.
26:47This will help identify if someone sneakily tries to enter while you sleep.
26:53You wake up the next morning, and it appears the foil is slightly ripped.
26:57Someone has been here, and they're sure to return.
27:02Another option is to put a mug on the doorknob.
27:05When the knob turns, the mug will fall, causing a noise to wake you up and hopefully deter the intruder.
27:13Your main concern is that a tradesman stopped by recently.
27:17He said that he was working next door and asked to use your toilet.
27:23You refused, and felt bad at the time for being rude.
27:27But it was a very smart move.
27:29About 60% of burglaries in the USA are made by someone you know or have met before.
27:37That tradesman, while going to the bathroom, could have adjusted something in your house to make their return entry a
27:43little easier.
27:44They may have wanted to take a closer look at what security system is installed,
27:48check the structural integrity of your home, and found out what valuable loot you might have.
27:55Finally, today you're going on vacation.
27:58You need to prepare your house and make it as safe as possible.
28:03A full post box is the first thing a robber will look for in a target.
28:07Your neighbor will need to take your mail while you're away.
28:11A well-manicured property is a clear sign that you are always there.
28:16You've always kept your lawn mown and hedges trimmed,
28:19so you will need to arrange for someone to do this while you're away.
28:24If it was winter, any untouched snow around your house would also make it a target.
28:29Having a neighbor make pretend footprints that show recent activity will also provide a deterrent.
28:36There are many types of hedges that act as a great first defense.
28:41Luckily, you have sharp-leaved shrubs along your fences.
28:45If someone jumps into your property and lands on a sharp or spiky bush,
28:50they will immediately cry out in discomfort.
28:53This will alert your neighbors of an intruder.
28:57And the foliage will also catch fragments of clothing that could be used as evidence later.
29:04In preparation for your trip the week before,
29:07you opened and closed your curtains at random times throughout the day.
29:12You made sure there were no clear patterns,
29:15so it won't matter if they're left open while you're away,
29:18just in case someone was scouting your property.
29:22Burglars spend several days walking or driving through neighborhoods,
29:26identifying the behaviors of each house.
29:30One thing they don't really like is a neighborhood watch.
29:33Criminals do their research before they start scouting,
29:36and will avoid these areas.
29:38Something for you to organize when you get back.
29:43Now, move all your expensive electronics away from the windows,
29:47so there's nothing of value in clear view.
29:50Put them inside a cupboard or a concealed room.
29:54Don't worry about TVs.
29:56They're too large and take effort to move.
29:58The criminals are more interested in the smaller devices,
30:01like an iPad and gaming devices.
30:05Put your small expensive items, like jewelry, in boxes,
30:09and hide them away in a secret location.
30:12Surprisingly, a kid's room is a good spot.
30:15Burglars have admitted to never going into them,
30:17as there's nothing of value in toys.
30:21Take photos of all the serial numbers on your electronic devices,
30:25and create an inventory for insurance purposes.
30:3095% of break-ins are done by force,
30:33so it's time to reinforce your windows and doors.
30:37You can make it even more difficult for the crooks.
30:40Remove all stools, chairs, and ladders in the backyard,
30:44and put them into your garage.
30:46Otherwise, they will help provide easier access points
30:49to higher entrances, like the air conditioner box.
30:54This is one of their favorites.
30:56Without a way to reinforce it,
30:57it's easy to tear off, and creates an entrance.
31:01Don't make it easier for them with a step-up.
31:05Burglars can break down a weak door within one minute.
31:09Install a metal frame instead of wood for more support.
31:12The hinges and lock should have adequate strength
31:15to withstand being kicked long enough until they give up.
31:20With the lock as the remaining weak spot,
31:23this can easily be picked by an experienced thief.
31:26A simple protection lock that holds it in place
31:29will make sure it won't budge.
31:32The hinges on your garage door swing outwards,
31:36which makes it vulnerable,
31:37and can be accessed by taking the pins out of the hinges.
31:41Replace them with tamper-proof pins
31:46And lastly, the garage overhead door is one of the first places a burglar looks to access.
31:52They don't have a lock that fully secures them.
31:55Attach a padlock on the latch connecting it to the track,
31:59holding it in place.
32:01Your garage door doesn't have this option,
32:04so drill a hole in the track just above one of the rollers
32:08and attach a padlock.
32:11Robbers are scared of dogs,
32:13the territorial and loyal guardians of the house.
32:16A survey found that most houses burgled
32:19didn't have dogs
32:20because thieves don't want to draw attention during a heist.
32:25Unfortunately, you don't own one.
32:28But just placing a dog bowl outside the front door
32:31will discourage them.
32:34Burglars have adapted their craft with technology.
32:38Four out of five criminals use social media,
32:40like Facebook, Twitter, and Google Maps,
32:43to find their targets.
32:46Even sharing a photo with a house key in it
32:49is enough for a burglar to create their own key
32:51by zooming in and taking the exact measurements.
32:56Make sure your wireless network is secure
32:59and use a new, much stronger password while away.
33:02You're not only vulnerable to physical objects being stolen,
33:07valuable data like passwords and access codes
33:10can be taken through your network.
33:12And there's also the threat of infecting devices
33:15through malicious malware.
33:18You can also remove the vision of your house
33:21completely from Google Maps.
33:24Type in your home address,
33:26find the street view of your residence,
33:28press the Options button,
33:29and select Report a Problem.
33:33You'll be taken to a screen with an image of your home,
33:36with the option to move a red square
33:39to cover your property.
33:42Request it to be blurred under the option
33:45My Home and enter your exact address.
33:48It will only take a couple of days to be processed.
33:53Don't leave the radio on while away.
33:55It won't help.
33:57Through the burglar's method of scouting houses,
33:59they take note of radio and TV sounds.
34:03When they return,
34:05they check if they're still on,
34:07which just makes it easier to confirm
34:09that no one's home.
34:12An alternative option to show active presence at home
34:15is by making your own audio,
34:17something that plays ambient noises
34:19randomly throughout the day,
34:21with footsteps, conversations,
34:23and a dog barking.
34:26Leaving your lights on is also not a good idea.
34:30Someone spying will notice your house easier,
34:33especially at night,
34:34and you'll be further robbed on your electricity bill.
34:39You're just about ready to leave on your vacation
34:41and need to take the trash out.
34:44If you have some large boxes,
34:46break them down so they can fit inside the bin.
34:49Hide any clues about what valuables you recently received.
34:54Last check,
34:55all the doors are locked
34:57and no windows are left open.
34:59Now you can finally enjoy your trip.
35:03But,
35:03as you enjoy yourself in your picturesque location,
35:06leave any snaps on your phone
35:08while you're over there
35:09and post them online
35:11only when you return.
35:14If you do share your photos while you're away,
35:17it will have made all your preparations pointless.
35:20Every criminal in the area will know you're not home.
35:25But,
35:26with 2.5 million houses burgled annually in the USA,
35:29a house without a modern security system
35:32is 300% more likely to be broken into.
35:36When you get back from your break,
35:38it will be a great idea to install one.
35:41Here's how you can protect your bank card
35:43from potential fraudsters.
35:44Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
35:47You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove
35:50and place it over the security code.
35:52Have you had a house guest that didn't use a coaster?
35:55Get a hair dryer
35:56and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
35:59Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes
36:01to evaporate the watermark.
36:03If a faded ring remains,
36:05mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
36:07So, wipe it onto the marked area
36:09and rub it in until the stain disappears.
36:11Then wipe it off.
36:13Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains
36:15off the bottom of a pan.
36:16Instead, fill it with water
36:18and add three tablespoons of salt.
36:20Let it sit overnight
36:21as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
36:24And in the morning,
36:25pour the water out of the pan.
36:26This way,
36:27it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
36:30Picture this.
36:31You're on vacation
36:32and your shirt has become
36:33all crinkled inside the luggage.
36:35You need it tonight,
36:36but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
36:38Don't panic.
36:39Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
36:41And while you relax in a hot shower,
36:43the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
36:45It won't be perfect,
36:46but it will get much better without any effort.
36:49The football is on
36:50and it turns out
36:51you've run out of standard batteries.
36:53You can use a smaller battery instead
36:55that easily fits inside.
36:57Now take some aluminum foil
36:59and crunch it up.
37:00Fit it into the gap on the negative
37:02or flat end of the battery.
37:03All done.
37:04You can turn on the TV now.
37:07Once your flip-flops crack
37:08and the plug easily slips out of the hole,
37:10it's normally a sign
37:11that you need a new pair.
37:13But there's a way to extend their mileage.
37:15Push the plug back through the hole,
37:17then take a bread clip
37:18and attach it to the end.
37:20The clip will provide enough support
37:22for the plug to remain in place.
37:24You've received a package
37:25and the receipt is taped on.
37:27You've managed to detach it
37:28from the box,
37:29but how to separate the tape
37:31without ripping the paper.
37:32Hold both ends of the tape apart
37:34and by pulling it slowly,
37:36the tape stretches
37:37and separates itself from the paper
37:39without tearing it apart.
37:42Ziploc bags are perfect
37:43to keep things dry,
37:45but it would be great
37:46if they were larger.
37:47Take two
37:47and turn one of them inside out.
37:50They can now connect
37:51and work as one large bag,
37:53big enough to protect a keyboard.
37:55There's no need to carry
37:57your keys in your hand
37:58when you go for a jog.
37:59Instead,
38:00put them inside your pocket,
38:01take a rubber band,
38:02then tie it around the pocket
38:04from the inside.
38:05This stops the keys
38:06from falling out.
38:08You've broken your key in the door.
38:10It's stuck.
38:11Great.
38:12Arranging for a locksmith
38:13could cost up to $100,
38:15but for a cheaper
38:16and quicker option,
38:17try using a hot glue stick.
38:19Heat the end with a lighter
38:20and once it's warm enough to melt,
38:22push the glue into the keyhole.
38:24The melted glue
38:25will enter the available space
38:27covering part of the key.
38:28Once it cools,
38:30it compresses
38:30and gains a strong hold
38:32of the key's end.
38:33Now,
38:34just pull it out.
38:36If you need to siphon liquid
38:37through a hose
38:38and want to avoid using your mouth,
38:40put one end in the liquid
38:41and hold the other upwards
38:43with your thumb closing the top.
38:44Now shake up and down.
38:46This jiggle motion
38:47pushes liquid upwards
38:48a little each time.
38:50And once it reaches the top,
38:52lower the exit point
38:53and let gravity do the rest.
38:55You've left your keys
38:56locked inside the car.
38:58It's an older model
38:59with a roll-down window.
39:00You could get the coat hanger
39:01and begin the long process
39:03of finding the lock.
39:04Or use duct tape.
39:06Make about 20
39:06two-foot-long strands.
39:08Stick them onto the window,
39:10allowing enough room
39:11for the tape to grab onto
39:12at the bottom.
39:13Then with a friend,
39:14take the ends of the tape,
39:15holding them together,
39:16and pull downwards.
39:18The force will allow
39:19the window to lower enough
39:20that you can unlock the door.
39:23While drilling long screws
39:24into hardwood,
39:25your old drill
39:26might not have enough power,
39:27leaving them only halfway in.
39:30Before the drill gives up,
39:31get a block of wax
39:32and scrape the edges
39:33of the screws with it.
39:34The wax works like a lubricant,
39:36melting as it gets warm,
39:38and providing easy entry
39:39for the screw.
39:41You're out camping,
39:42but you didn't bring anything
39:43to light the barbecue.
39:44Take a small plastic bag
39:46that won't leak.
39:47Fill it up with water
39:48and close it tight,
39:49making a round bubble.
39:51Hold it over where you want
39:52to catch the light
39:53from the sun.
39:54The bag of water will work
39:55like a magnifying glass,
39:57starting up the barbecue,
39:58just as long as it's a sunny day.
40:01Missing a corkscrew
40:02or a cork breaking halfway?
40:04By using a stove lighter,
40:05heat the top of the bottle.
40:07The heat slightly expands the glass,
40:09and this forces the cork
40:10out the top.
40:12You've superglued
40:13your fingers again.
40:14Take some salt
40:15and pour it on top
40:16of your stuck fingers.
40:17Put your fingers into the water
40:19and slowly rub.
40:20The mixture will dissolve the glue
40:22and release you in no time.
40:24While hanging up a painting,
40:26it can be impossible
40:27to find that stubborn nail.
40:28Place a fork upside down
40:30and insert it
40:31so the nail is in between
40:32the middle fork teeth.
40:34The fork has provided
40:35a long arm
40:36that's separated from the wall,
40:37making it easier
40:39to slip the string
40:39of the painting over the nail.
40:41Once it's perfectly balanced,
40:43simply remove the fork.
40:47You need to put a cake
40:48into a container,
40:49but taking it out again later
40:51by lifting it up
40:51from the inside
40:52might ruin the cake.
40:54Put the lid upside down
40:55and place the cake on the lid.
40:57The base of the container
40:58is now the lid,
41:00making it much easier
41:01to access slice by slice.
41:04Pour out water
41:05more efficiently
41:06from large jugs
41:07and bottles by swirling.
41:09This will make the liquid
41:10inside spin,
41:11creating a vortex.
41:12The vortex allows for the air
41:14to flow back into the bottle
41:16as the water pours out,
41:17much faster
41:18than the glugging alternative.
41:21There's an easier
41:23and less messy way
41:24to remove eggshells
41:25from a boiled egg.
41:26Once fully boiled,
41:27crack the shell
41:28on both ends
41:29by tapping them.
41:30On one end,
41:31pinch off the shell.
41:32Use the opened end
41:33to blow with your mouth.
41:34The force of air
41:35will push the flesh
41:36and expand the eggshell,
41:38forcing out the egg undamaged.
41:42When the hinges
41:43of your laptop break,
41:44repairing them
41:45can cost up to $300.
41:47A far cheaper fix
41:48is to buy a picture frame
41:50and tape it
41:50to the back of the screen.
41:53You've dropped
41:53a small piece of jewelry
41:54on the floor,
41:55seemingly impossible to find.
41:57Take a stocking
41:59and place it
41:59over the end
42:00of the vacuum hose.
42:01Give the area
42:02a good vacuum
42:02and check the end periodically.
42:04You will eventually
42:05find it sitting at the end.
42:07You've drilled a hole
42:08in the wall,
42:09but the drill hole
42:10is now too wide.
42:11Remove the screw
42:12and find an object
42:13that is slightly shorter
42:15and thinner.
42:16Pieces of plastic,
42:17small wires,
42:18paper clips,
42:18or even toothpicks
42:19are perfect.
42:20Place whichever item
42:22you find inside the hole.
42:23It's filled the gap enough
42:24so the screw
42:25will now re-enter securely.
42:27Taking the trash out
42:28can put you
42:29in a gross scenario
42:30of getting bin juice on you.
42:32A great way
42:33to avoid this
42:33is by placing old papers
42:35at the bottom of the bag.
42:36Now,
42:37not only does it absorb
42:38all the liquids
42:39from the food
42:40and other sources,
42:41but also helps prevent
42:42bad smells
42:43from forming
42:43within a bin.
42:45Nobody likes mosquitoes
42:46and pesticides
42:47are pricey.
42:48A cheap alternative
42:49is to take a plastic bottle
42:51and cut the top part off
42:53from the bottom
42:53of the funnel.
42:54After removing it,
42:56turn it upside down
42:57and put it inside the bottle.
42:58Mix two cups of warm water
43:00with two tablespoons of sugar.
43:02The mosquitoes
43:03will be attracted
43:04to the formula inside
43:05and become trapped.
43:07Now,
43:07just sit back
43:08and relax
43:08without getting bitten.
43:12Did you know
43:13that most break-ins
43:14take place
43:15in the middle of the day?
43:17The FBI says
43:18burglaries happen midday
43:20because people
43:21are outside the house.
43:23Don't let your home
43:24be an easy mark
43:25for theft.
43:26Here are 10 tips
43:28to protect your home
43:29and some security items
43:30you might need
43:31along the way.
43:33Number one on our list
43:35is portable door locks.
43:37They aren't just designed
43:38for regular houses.
43:40Let's say
43:41you stay
43:42in a rented house
43:43where other guests
43:44also come and go.
43:46You can carry
43:47one of these
43:48portable locks
43:49with you.
43:50Many rooms
43:51have secondary
43:52locking mechanisms
43:53besides the regular lock
43:54like security chains
43:56attached to the door
43:57but you shouldn't
43:58always rely on them.
44:00These mechanisms
44:01are only held
44:02by screws.
44:03It means
44:03they're easy
44:04to dislocate.
44:07There are many
44:08portable lock models
44:09so what should
44:10you look for?
44:11Ease of use
44:12is the key
44:13for installation
44:14and removal
44:15in case of emergency.
44:17Most inward swing doors
44:18are suitable
44:19for these items.
44:21Adalock
44:21is a good example.
44:22You can find it
44:23on Amazon.
44:24It's fairly inexpensive,
44:26has a versatile design
44:27and most importantly
44:29comes in one piece.
44:31It takes seconds
44:32to upgrade your safety.
44:33You insert the claws
44:34into the door's
44:35strike plate
44:36and then
44:36close the door.
44:37It'll be held
44:38in position
44:39with a handle.
44:40There you go.
44:42Burglars don't hang out
44:44in your house
44:44or bother stealing
44:46heavy stuff
44:47like TVs.
44:48They want to get in
44:49and out
44:50in under 10 minutes.
44:51What you should do
44:53is take some precautions
44:54to slow them down.
44:56Laminated glass
44:57is great for this.
44:59You should consider
45:00investing in it.
45:01normal windows
45:02that are made
45:03with tempered glass
45:04can shatter easily
45:05but laminated windows
45:07are like shields.
45:08They can crack
45:09but not break apart.
45:11Instead of making
45:12smashing noises
45:13and grabbing attention,
45:15the burglar
45:15will probably leave.
45:17The structure
45:18of laminated glass
45:19is different
45:20from the regular one.
45:21It holds the piece
45:22intact even
45:23after a strong impact.
45:25Laminated glass windows
45:27are 100 times stiffer
45:28and 5 times more durable
45:30than standard.
45:32What makes these types
45:33of glass so special?
45:35Firstly,
45:36it's made with layers.
45:38There are two layers
45:39of glass
45:39and there's a vinyl material
45:41in between
45:42that helps keep
45:43the two layers intact.
45:45As a bonus,
45:46laminated ones
45:47have a soundproofing feature.
45:49Two birds with one stone.
45:55The interlayer
45:57absorbs some
45:57of the outside noise.
45:59It's glass after all.
46:00Aren't we going to see
46:01the vinyl layer?
46:02That might be the question
46:04that popped into your head.
46:06Nope,
46:07laminated glass
46:08is transparent
46:09just like other types.
46:10Enjoy the crystal clear views
46:12while staying safe.
46:13I would say
46:14but unfortunately,
46:15it's expensive
46:16to get these
46:17specifically manufactured
46:18burglar deterring glasses.
46:20You can have professionals
46:21install a laminate film
46:23onto your standard window
46:24or you can even
46:26buy security film.
46:27They all work
46:28according to the same principle
46:30but obviously,
46:31these alternatives
46:32cannot be as strong
46:33as the laminated glass itself.
46:36The next few tips
46:38come from an ex-burglar,
46:40Michael Fraser.
46:41Now,
46:41he's giving bits of advice
46:43on how to protect
46:44from theft.
46:46His first tip
46:47is quite interesting.
46:48Don't put a
46:49beware of the dog sticker
46:51if you have a dog.
46:52If a dog
46:53can walk around the house
46:54without triggering the alarm,
46:56so can a human.
46:58This is the way
46:58burglars think.
47:00Plus,
47:01many dogs
47:01get friendly
47:02in a short time
47:03unless they're
47:04specifically trained
47:05to catch strangers.
47:06Otherwise,
47:07they can easily
47:08be put in a room
47:09and well,
47:10you know the rest.
47:11Bye-bye to precious items.
47:14Advertising your house
47:15for sale online
47:16is a standard procedure
47:17to attract potential buyers
47:19but also thieves.
47:22With your innocent pics,
47:23burglars can have floor plans
47:25with virtual tours.
47:26They can easily spot
47:27the entry
47:28and escape routes.
47:29Sounds like a perfect plan
47:31to rob a house.
47:33Number five
47:34is buying a home security system.
47:37It helps prevent thefts
47:38and notifies you
47:39if that happens.
47:41According to the data,
47:42homes without a security system
47:44are almost three times
47:45more vulnerable to break-ins.
47:47There are numerous ones
47:49to choose from.
47:50Some are pricey
47:51but luckily,
47:52there are affordable options too.
47:54You don't even have
47:55to call professionals.
47:56This do-it-yourself
47:57security system
47:58from Amazon
47:59is an example
48:00of a budget-friendly gadget
48:01with useful features.
48:03These types of devices
48:05are designed
48:05to be easy to install.
48:07You'll be guided
48:08through an app
48:09for the software
48:10and for the product itself.
48:12Bonus,
48:12you won't have to deal
48:13with screws,
48:14tools,
48:15or drilling.
48:16They have fast
48:17emergency dispatch
48:18that can notify
48:18the authorities
48:19if you say so.
48:21Since it's easy to set up,
48:23it's perfect
48:23for short-term residents too.
48:25Remember I mentioned
48:26that if a dog
48:27can walk in the house,
48:28so can a thief?
48:30Well,
48:30technology is not
48:32in favor of thieves.
48:33These types of devices
48:34can now detect intruders
48:36and be friends
48:37with your pet.
48:38The sensors
48:39can be put in the window,
48:41doors,
48:41and corners,
48:42but still be adjusted
48:43to avoid fake alarms
48:45by the pets.
48:47Another device
48:48to add a layer
48:49of protection to you,
48:50especially in shared residences
48:52like dorms,
48:53is a doorstop alarm.
48:55These devices
48:56are very compact,
48:57so you can put them
48:59in your luggage
48:59and take them
49:00on your dream vacation.
49:02You can use it
49:03in your daily life.
49:04A doorstop alarm
49:05can be used
49:06on any door
49:07as long as you
49:08place it inside.
49:09It works as a door wedge,
49:10but it keeps
49:11the door closed.
49:12How does it work?
49:13When the alarm
49:14is triggered,
49:15it will keep the intruder
49:16outside the door
49:17and activate
49:18a noise alarm.
49:19It can wake the owner
49:20of the house
49:20or neighbors.
49:22This one,
49:22again,
49:23can be easily found
49:24on Amazon.
49:26Ex-Burglar Michael
49:28also recommends
49:29thinking like a thief.
49:30Ask yourself,
49:31how would I get in?
49:33It's a great
49:34starting exercise
49:34for discovering
49:35vulnerable spots.
49:37Walk around your home.
49:39Is there a window
49:40that can be easily opened?
49:41Oh wait,
49:42is it your laptop
49:43on the desk
49:44that can be seen
49:45from the street?
49:46Speaking of the street,
49:47if you buy
49:48a new electronic device
49:50like a TV
49:50or a computer,
49:52don't leave
49:52the empty cartons
49:53displayed near
49:54the trash container.
49:55This looks like
49:56an invitation to thieves.
49:58They will know
50:00that you have
50:00expensive electronics
50:01inside the house.
50:03Instead,
50:04break down
50:05the cardboard boxes
50:06and then put them
50:07away for recycling.
50:09Unfortunately,
50:11first floor windows
50:12are entry points
50:13in 23%
50:14of home break-ins.
50:15To prevent this,
50:16you can purchase
50:17a wireless alarm kit.
50:19When it comes
50:20to the front door,
50:21installing a double-keyed
50:23deadbolt
50:23can be a solution.
50:25Similarly,
50:26motion sensor lighting
50:27does the job.
50:29Do you have blind spots
50:31around your home?
50:32Upgrade to a security camera
50:34with night vision.
50:35If you want to see
50:36what's happening
50:36inside your house
50:37rather than outside,
50:39you can get one of these
50:40cool security gadgets.
50:42Orbi Robotic Mobile Sphere
50:44is like a ball,
50:45but it has a camera
50:46inserted in it.
50:47It doesn't have
50:48a limited view.
50:49Imagine,
50:50you're at the office
50:51and want to play
50:52with your dog.
50:53Your 4-pod best friend
50:55can chase the ball
50:56at home while you're away
50:57controlling the device.
50:58Ah, okay.
50:59We're here to save
51:00your house from burglars,
51:01so I'll leave fun pet toys
51:03for another video.
51:05Here is a shocking truth
51:07about fences.
51:08Most people believe
51:09that fences are like
51:10guardians protecting
51:11their property.
51:12Sorry to break it to you,
51:14but even tall and solid ones
51:15aren't as secure
51:16as you believe.
51:17The number one rule
51:19of a thief
51:19is not to be caught,
51:21and if they broke
51:22into a house
51:23with fences at night,
51:24they'd be perfectly covered.
51:26Your neighbors can't see
51:28who that person is,
51:29you know,
51:29unless they have
51:30x-ray vision.
51:31The fences
51:32should be hard to climb.
51:33One of the points
51:34of having a fence
51:35is privacy,
51:36but I'm just saying
51:37metal, wire,
51:38and picket fences
51:39are harder
51:40for intruders to fly in.
51:42So, we crack
51:43the burglar's code.
51:44Implementing the tips
51:45on our list
51:46might help you
51:46discourage
51:47and prevent burglary
51:48and keep you safe.
51:50Did you experience
51:51such unpleasant incidents?
51:53If so,
51:54do you have any other tips
51:55for fellow brightsiders
51:56to watch out for?
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