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Have you ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for? Or did you know that the majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life? Many seemingly plain things you use every day are hiding some unexpected secrets. Shopping carts, for example, have a grid system instead of being solid for a reason. One of them is for the supermarket staff to see what's in your cart more easily.
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00:00Sometimes, when you type big text on your phone, it's pretty hard to get the cursor where it needs to
00:05be.
00:05You can control this little thing using your space bar.
00:08Simply hard-press the space bar and now you can move the cursor wherever it needs to go.
00:13Voila!
00:16You can get bite-sized pineapple pieces without using a knife.
00:19At least that's what this viral TikTok tip is promising.
00:23First of all, twist off the top of the pineapple, that part which has green leaves.
00:28It's pretty easy. Just grab it and make several twists.
00:32Then pick the pineapple up and pound it down on the kitchen table.
00:36Repeat the pounding for about five times to make sure you did it sufficiently.
00:41Now you're going to need some arm strength.
00:43Roll the pineapple back and forth while pressing down on it.
00:46The weight is supposed to help separate the core from the fruit.
00:50But beware if your pineapple is very ripe, it might start to release juice.
00:55Now, gently hold the pineapple skin, pull out one of its scales and enjoy your snack.
01:01If you've done everything right, you're supposed to be able to pull out a bite-sized piece that will separate
01:06from the core quickly.
01:09Here's another game-changing tip for your kitchen.
01:11Get a habit of storing the cling wrap in the freezer.
01:14When the wrap is cold, it's less sticky and much easier to unroll and use.
01:20You're welcome.
01:23We usually place these non-slit bathtub mats on the bathtub's surface to prevent falls.
01:28But when you're not using the bathroom, you can stick or hang them on the wall.
01:33This way, the mat will get dry way faster and you'll prevent the accumulation of soap and dirt leftovers on
01:39the bottom of the bathtub or shower.
01:42Gather your shower curtain into a single bundle and tie it into a big knot.
01:47This way, it won't create obstacles when trying to clean the bathtub.
01:53Remember those mysterious stripes on bathroom towels?
01:56It's not just a decoration.
01:58It's a stabilizer strip to help the towel last longer.
02:02Stripes help keep the towels fluffy by limiting the shrinkage every time you wash them.
02:07Therefore, the towel retains its shape, size, and flexibility over time.
02:13They're also handy when you need to dry and clean a narrow and hard-to-reach place where the thick
02:18part doesn't work because it's too fluffy.
02:21For example, the space between your toes or behind your ears.
02:26Also, the stripes help to sort towels by type.
02:30Otherwise, all the towels of the same color and texture would look alike.
02:34You can see the stripes when you fold the towels properly, so it's easier to differentiate.
02:39This way, you can keep all the towels together in a linen closet.
02:43Your family members will never confuse their own towels with someone else's.
02:49Are you sure you know how to use this flat paper box with matches?
02:53You just have to take a match and slide it across the striking surface, right?
02:58Turns out, there's another way.
03:00Put the matchstick head on the striking surface, close the box, and pinch it.
03:05Then, pull the match out with one quick and confident movement, and it should light up.
03:12By the way, when you light up a matchstick or a candle in a dark room, the flames don't have
03:17shadows.
03:18Did you know that?
03:21The circle on the plastic jug of milk can tell you if the milk is good or bad.
03:25So when the circle is inside, take this as a good sign.
03:29And when it pops out, it means that the milk is expired.
03:34Also, the circle helps to keep the jug from blowing up if you drop it.
03:37When it hits the ground or any other surface, the ring will expand to keep the milk inside the plastic.
03:43And if you leave milk in the fridge for too long, it will develop gases.
03:47In this case, the circle will prevent the jug from popping inside the fridge.
03:52When it comes to plastic bags with frozen food, we usually cut off a strip from the top to open
03:58the package.
03:58But you don't have to throw the strip in the trash right away.
04:01You can tie the bag with the remaining food and put it back in the freezer.
04:07Let's say you're driving a car through the night.
04:09Suddenly, some annoying driver behind you with the brights on gets closer and spoils the party.
04:15You can flip this little tab on your rearview mirror and make the bright lights fade away.
04:19In fact, this little mirror that looks flat is a so-called prismatic wedge.
04:25What looks flat is an angled mirror with a wedge of glass.
04:29When you switch the mirror to dim mode, you change the angle of the mirror so it reflects more light.
04:36Here's a cool safety tip when you have to park your car at some risky spot at night.
04:40Pull out the driver's seatbelt, put it through the door handle, and fasten the belt as usual.
04:45This way, you'll ensure that nobody can get in during the night.
04:49Even if they succeed in getting the door unlocked, they still won't be able to come in.
04:55If your car got frozen on a cold winter night and the glass is covered with ice, you can clean
05:00it using the following tip.
05:01You don't need any special cleaning brush.
05:04Just fill a big sealable plastic bag with hot water and wipe the bag over the car to defrost the
05:10ice.
05:11Now, wipe off the remaining water with a rag and you're ready to hit the road.
05:17Everyone knows how to hang a sweater, right?
05:20Well, there's a better way that helps avoid the shoulder pimples that arise when the hanger doesn't fit your clothes
05:25perfectly.
05:26Put your sweater flat on your bed and fold it in half, like this.
05:30Then, place the hanger on the sweater on a diagonal, like this.
05:34Remember that the hanger hook should be under the arm.
05:37Now, grab the arms and fold them across the hanger.
05:41And then, hold the body of the sweater and fold it across in the same manner.
05:46Congratulations! Now you know the perfect way to hang your sweater.
05:51If you're out of staples, you can just turn your stapler over.
05:54And there's a secret little compartment where you can put a whole row of extra staples.
05:58And now you can just conveniently put it into your stapler and go on with your work.
06:05There's a big chance that your oven door is removable.
06:09This way, you can clean it between the glass.
06:11Of course, the mechanism may differ depending on the model.
06:14So, first of all, check the lower corners of the door.
06:17And you'll probably find two screws that will help you lift the door up and then put it back where
06:22it belongs.
06:24Here's a hilarious tip for peeling boiled chicken eggs.
06:28Remove some shells from the top of the egg.
06:31About the size of a small coin.
06:33Then, break up the bottom of the egg.
06:35And now, blow into the top hole as if you're blowing a balloon.
06:40The peeled egg should pop out of the bottom.
06:43Just make sure the eggs are hard-boiled.
06:47If you have a basic electric screwdriver, you can order special brush heads.
06:51Your cleaning routine will never be the same again.
06:54This device will help you quickly and easily clean the dirtiest tiles and gaps between them.
07:00Just spray some bath cleaner and let your screwdriver brush remove all the impurities.
07:05Although this simple tip is very satisfying, some say that the sound evokes memories of dentists and ultrasonic dental cleaning.
07:18Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
07:22There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
07:26These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
07:30They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
07:33The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
07:38If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly because of the resistance it puts on
07:44the air going out of the drain.
07:46Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
07:50A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away, and forget you're filling the tub.
07:56So it's kind of more necessary there.
07:59The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider between the two standard basins.
08:05And this divisor rises lower than the rim.
08:09The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
08:15If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
08:19You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
08:22It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking,
08:26or you were in a group but eventually separated from them.
08:30Uh-oh.
08:31Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones,
08:34designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, and other similar outdoor activities, do.
08:42Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was,
08:45many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the outer part in the shape of a
08:51diamond.
08:51We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
08:56Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature, so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
09:02They made it from leather because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
09:07Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
09:11But the patch is still useful because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle
09:18of water.
09:18Or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things so you have more room inside your backpack.
09:26So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
09:31There could be a couple of reasons for that.
09:33Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
09:37Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
09:42It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
09:44Imagine if it was sealed and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
09:49It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
09:55Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
09:59It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
10:02If you use it for dirty laundry, it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from mildewing.
10:08Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
10:15Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
10:19Yup, the one on the finger.
10:20These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
10:26Because of the loops on the finger, you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
10:31Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow while you're hiking or participating in some
10:38other winter activities.
10:39Like falling and rolling down the hill, like what I tend to do.
10:43Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that,
10:47it can still be good for you to use so-called carabiner clasps.
10:51With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
10:55That way, if there's any condensation, it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
11:02You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
11:07Think twice before you throw them away.
11:10You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes or some other product you got
11:15them with.
11:16These bags are like a drying agent since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
11:21You can use them for other things, like, for instance, when you need to dry out your phone or something
11:26else that got water in the wrong place.
11:30Now, when dealing with a stapler, you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
11:37It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
11:40Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
11:43See that metal plate over there?
11:45It's called the anvil.
11:47Turn your stapler upside down.
11:49Now, this way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option so it won't be so hard to
11:54remove the pins.
11:56Yep, the anvil is there so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
12:02Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
12:08Well, back in the 1970s, people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
12:14They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
12:18That's why Aquafresh was the first company that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too, which
12:25is the blue stripe.
12:27Later on, they added red, which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
12:34Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
12:39It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
12:43There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
12:46Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
12:50That's how you secure the cardboard rule while pulling out a foil.
12:57Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan, ball on the top of your
13:02hat.
13:03It may not have a specific purpose today, but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
13:08One of the possible explanations says that beanies are something the Vikings invented
13:13because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm throughout the long, cold winters.
13:18After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
13:22They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
13:25Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
13:31You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
13:36But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
13:39It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
13:43But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
13:47so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
13:53Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
13:58This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
14:03because you can use it to puncture the seal.
14:06Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
14:11Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
14:15Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this, but this feature has an actual purpose.
14:21Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
14:23This mostly happens at the same time when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
14:28They recommend doing it every three to four months.
14:31But in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
14:37Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
14:40It's a cool design, true.
14:42But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
14:46adding something that didn't have a practical use.
14:49These dots are something we call fritz, which are different than fritz, the German guy.
14:55When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
14:58the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
15:02Good idea!
15:05Gas cans have a very small second hole.
15:08It's there to prevent some sort of the glug that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole
15:13as you pour the liquid out of it.
15:15Because, when something like this happens, the flow of liquid is not even,
15:20which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
15:23The hole is also there to help vent the gas and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
15:29And that's a good idea, too.
15:32You can easily slide most screwdrivers through a wrench and then use it to create more torque.
15:38This especially helps if you're dealing with complicated angles and heights.
15:44You can unfold those takeout containers into flat plates,
15:49which will make it much easier for you to eat from them.
15:52And what's even cooler, you can fold them back up when you're done,
15:55so you can take the leftovers home.
15:59Non-stick pans are great, but metal utensils aren't a good idea when you use such pans.
16:05It might not be visible at first, but the metal spoils and scratches that non-stick coating on your pots
16:10and pans.
16:12This way, your cookware won't last long.
16:14Even worse, the non-stick coating contains harmful substances that may get mixed with your food.
16:22Most people subconsciously tend to buy a medium-sized soda.
16:26But it just encourages fast food retailers to make all sodas bigger and charge more for them.
16:32Many people buy medium-sized beverages even when they're not so thirsty,
16:37just because it looks like a better deal than a small one.
16:40Also, the medium size is in the strategic position right next to the large one.
16:45So even when it's expensive, it looks like a fair deal.
16:50For example, when you see two bottles of soda, one for $1 and the other for $3,
16:55many would choose the small one to save $2.
16:58But when you add a third size, which is even more expensive,
17:02it looks like you're getting more for your $3.
17:04Even though a medium-sized bottle is way smaller than a large one,
17:08but costs just around $0.50 less.
17:12The delicious Toblerone chocolate has an interesting design.
17:16Since the chocolate is produced in Switzerland,
17:18many people think its unusual triangular shape is supposed to remind them of the Swiss Alps.
17:24But in reality, the purpose is practical.
17:27Chocolate pieces are triangular so that you can press one with your thumb and easily snap it off.
17:33That's supposed to be the perfect size serving.
17:36But who can stop after just one?
17:39Now, how about we talk about detergent?
17:42Okay, its purpose is quite obvious.
17:44I bet you use it in the wrong way.
17:47It seems that the more detergent you add, the cleaner your clothes will come out, right?
17:51Not really.
17:52If you use more detergent than recommended, you can actually trap stains.
18:04Peanut butter doesn't have any hidden purposes, but there's a secret tip about how you should store it.
18:11When you have all-natural peanut butter, you can see that oils and solids get separated if you leave the
18:16product in the cupboard for a while.
18:18Next time you buy a jar of peanut butter, store it upside down.
18:21This way, the oil will get distributed more evenly.
18:26Flaps at the top of a juice box are there to make it easier for you to hold it.
18:30This way, you won't squeeze the box too tightly and spill the liquid.
18:36When was the last time you checked your tires?
18:38They have special tread markings that can help you understand when it's time to change them.
18:43Just place a penny into your tire's tread groove so that the head is upside down and facing you.
18:49If you see all of the head, it's time to think about getting new tires.
18:56A potato peeler is not just what its name says.
18:59It's a pretty versatile little thing.
19:01It can help you slice cheese, make potato chips, or get paper-thin carrot pieces for your salad.
19:07You can even slice an onion much faster than you usually would.
19:12Having a dishwasher doesn't mean that you can just randomly place your dirty dishes there and expect that everything will
19:18end up equally clean.
19:20The device has its own secrets.
19:22Place the dirtiest items in the middle of the bottom rack so that they face the spray arm.
19:27Those are usually things like pots, pans, and very dirty plates.
19:32Don't put big items over the detergent dispenser because they might block the soap and it doesn't get distributed the
19:38right way.
19:41Using a staple remover is a great way to pull your keys off the key ring.
19:45There's no need to ruin your nails.
19:47And if you want to add a new key to the ring, just take a staple remover and wedge its
19:52teeth between the coils.
19:53You'll create more space once you press it down.
19:57Most people use too much toothpaste when brushing their teeth, while a pea-sized amount is more than enough.
20:03It just looks better on ads when people use larger amounts.
20:07Don't fall for this trick.
20:10What's the biggest problem with using a slow cooker?
20:13You need to be patient.
20:14The main principle of work of this device is trapping heat and then using it to gradually cook food.
20:20So don't lift the lid of the device to check if the food is ready every couple of minutes, like
20:25you do with a regular pot.
20:26When you lift the lid, the heat escapes and you prolong the cooking time.
20:32Rivets are those little metal things on your jeans.
20:35Many people believe they're solely for aesthetics.
20:38But the manufacturers used to place rivets in the areas where a piece of clothing was more likely to tear
20:44and where there was a lot of strain.
20:46Rivets help to hold the fabric together.
20:50Have you ever noticed that the edges of some coins are smooth, while others have ridges?
20:56These ridges actually come from the past.
20:58Some sneaky folks would shave off the edges of their coins and use the metal they got to make new
21:04coins.
21:05But it was impossible to do the same with a coin with ridged edges.
21:10Most of the books have at least one or two completely blank pages in the back, front, or even both.
21:17That's because of signatures.
21:19It's a term that means groups of pages that printers fold and cut when assembling a book.
21:25A signature can contain four pages, or 16, 32, or 64.
21:31The main thing is that you can divide the number by four.
21:34Such a signature can perfectly fit if a written work has 200 pages.
21:38But if there are, let's say, 203 pages, there will be some page leftovers from one of those signatures.
21:46Sometimes, publishers choose to fill this extra space with illustrations, feature checklists, other books an author has written, or even
21:54short extracts from other books.
21:55And in textbooks, instruction manuals, or similar publications, you can sometimes find the inscription,
22:02This page is intentionally left blank.
22:05These notes are necessary so that you don't get worried that you're missing some important information.
22:14Back in the 1900s, there were mostly black-colored cars on the roads.
22:18That's why fire trucks were painted striking red, so that they could stand out in the sea of dark vehicles
22:24and get free space to pass through traffic faster.
22:28There's also a psychological component.
22:30For example, the color green kind of says, go ahead, and that's what it means when you look at the
22:35traffic lights.
22:37School buses are yellow because this color is the most visible one on the road, and the red hue symbolizes
22:43danger.
22:44Plus, it's the color with the longest wavelength visible to the human eye.
22:48This means we can easily spot it from a distance.
22:51That's why stop signs are also red.
22:55Have you ever noticed there are some numbers on your cosmetic products?
22:59You can usually find such codes along the edges of tubes or on the bottom of bottles and boxes.
23:05Don't ignore these numbers.
23:07They tell you how long your product will last.
23:10By following these instructions, you won't cause any damage to your skin.
23:16You sometimes see the green tint on the covers and tops of glass tables because of the iron content manufacturers
23:22use while producing the glass.
23:25You can see the greenish tint, especially if you take a look at the glass from the edges.
23:30If you don't like this color, go for low iron glass.