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00:00 Bug spray doesn't repel all bugs, especially the worst of them all, mosquitoes.

00:06 It does cover the scent of carbon dioxide, which is what attracts mosquitoes.

00:11 But the spray only protects you for a short distance.

00:14 Mosquitoes can also track carbon dioxide over long distances.

00:19 They will continue to stalk you until they find a gap in your invisible bug shield.

00:24 A great alternative is lavender, which contains linalool.

00:28 This fragrance completely overloads the mosquito's senses, making it unable to track you.

00:34 The half-belts on the back of some jackets appear like a fashion accessory.

00:39 It was initially designed that way for larger jackets, as they could also be used as a blanket to wrap around oneself.

00:46 The belt's position helps hold the material together, so it's easier to walk with whilst keeping you warm.

00:52 Ketchup wasn't originally intended to be your favorite condiment.

00:57 In 1834, a physician John Cook sold ketchup as a cure for indigestion.

01:03 It was an immediate hit, and today, 10 billion ounces are purchased annually in the USA, although not as the intended medicine.

01:13 Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions, and one in particular, the light bulb, is most famously linked to him.

01:21 However, he didn't actually invent it.

01:24 Warren Delarue, a British chemist, had solved this scientific challenge 40 years earlier.

01:30 There were also 20 other inventors who made alternate versions before Edison did.

01:35 But earlier varieties relied on cotton thread and only lasted up to 14 hours.

01:41 Edison, in 1880, used a carbonized bamboo thread instead, and his worked up to 1,200 hours.

01:49 It became the most commercially viable light bulb, and today's ones are similarly shaped to Edison's original.

01:56 The first treadmill was used in England in 1818.

02:01 It was a large wooden cylinder with a handrail, although it wasn't used to keep fit.

02:06 Convicted criminals would be forced to use these for up to 10 hours per day as a punishment.

02:13 The energy output potential was realized, and soon it was built to work with water pumps and grain grinders.

02:19 It was so effective that it was used in all prisons throughout the country.

02:24 But in 1902, it was decided that it was too harsh and stopped.

02:28 And now, this cruel punishment is mainly found in gyms.

02:32 During the 1940s, there was a shortage of cocoa, and it was important to find a solution to this problem.

02:39 A production company found a way by mixing only a small amount of cocoa with hazelnuts and milk, and the original Nutella was created.

02:48 It started out as a loaf spread, like a stick of butter.

02:52 It then transformed into a creamier version inside a jar in 1951.

02:57 But it wasn't until 1964 that it was given its famous name.

03:01 Your passport might be a dark shade of either green, blue, or red.

03:07 The darker color not only makes them appear more official, but is intended so that through its journeys, the dirt that's collected is more easily hidden.

03:15 Wasabi was first used back in the 8th century.

03:20 It wasn't meant as a spicy condiment as it's served with sushi today.

03:24 Initially, it was used for its antimicrobial properties that help avoid the harmful reactions to fish with sushi that's a bit too old.

03:34 Many shirts have two buttons on the cuffs, but only one buttonhole.

03:38 So what is the second button for?

03:41 Turns out you can use it whenever you're wearing a watch, so the cuff is looser.

03:46 Most clothing items you buy come with a small bag of fabric or a button, or both.

03:53 Buttons obviously can be used as a replacement if you lose the original ones.

03:58 Pieces of fabric can be used to patch up a hole, but most importantly, it's a tester.

04:03 You can use it to test different washing products on it and see what happens to the fabric.

04:08 Some umbrellas have a tip at the top, and it turns out it's not just a pretty design.

04:15 When going inside on a rainy day, you should just close your umbrella and tap the tip against the floor to drain the water faster and more effectively.

04:25 Many backpacks have this diamond with two parallel cutout slits on its front, and it's there for your comfort.

04:32 You can attach something to it, like a water bottle or shoes.

04:36 It comes especially handy if you travel somewhere or go hiking, so you don't have to hold your stuff.

04:43 Okay, the next thing is gear loops, and probably from the name of it, you already have an idea what they're there for.

04:51 You can strap in some useful gear you need to have with you, like trekking poles or shovels.

04:56 Some gear will need to be secured to do it.

04:59 Drop the handle through the loop and rotate it upward.

05:02 Then, secure it with the elastic hook at the top, and you're golden.

05:07 On the back of many makeup and hygiene products, you can find this symbol with a marking, like 6M, 12M, and 24M.

05:18 This is the number of months this product can serve after you open it and before you should throw it out.

05:25 The two sides of a cotton pad are different because each of them has a particular purpose.

05:31 A cotton pad has several layers to ensure that it's soft, strong, and can absorb liquids.

05:38 The edge is stitched to hold it all together.

05:41 The smooth side of a pad is for applying product, and the soft side is for cleaning.

05:47 The soft side is for applying products, like tonics and lotions.

05:50 And the embossed side is best for cleansing and makeup removal.

05:54 Also, any pack of cotton pads has those strings on the sides.

05:59 They're there so you can hang the package somewhere.

06:02 Then, you can open the package at the bottom where the perforated line is and take them out.

06:08 Did you know that there is an efficient way to pull a thread from yarn?

06:14 When you pull from the outside, the yarn rolls away, so you need to hold it.

06:17 However, if you pull it from the center, it will stay together.

06:21 We're all familiar with staplers, but I bet you don't know all its secrets.

06:27 Most staplers have a compartment to store spare staples, which can be located either on top or at the bottom.

06:35 Also, surprise! This metal plate you press staples against can be turned around.

06:42 The device will be able to staple your documents by turning the metal ends outwards.

06:46 No need to wonder whether you need to get a smaller or bigger container.

06:52 Turns out, plastic food containers have volume measurements on their bottoms, indicating how much food they can fit.

06:58 Ceiling fans come with a small switch on the inside of the blade.

07:03 You might not have noticed it because it's not in plain sight, so check yours out.

07:09 This switch allows you to change the direction of rotation.

07:12 Now, why would you want to do that?

07:15 The blades of a fan push the air in different directions, depending on the way they rotate.

07:20 In the summer, you need the air to be pushed down to create the effect of a breeze.

07:26 In the winter, the direction should be changed so that the air is pushed towards the ceiling.

07:32 It then heats up before going down the walls.

07:37 Have you noticed that the gas tank sign on cars' dashboards has a little arrow next to it?

07:42 Well, this arrow has a purpose.

07:45 It points at the side of the car where the gas tank is located.

07:49 It's very useful for forgetful people who constantly wonder where their gas tank is,

07:54 and also for those who drive rentals once in a while.

07:57 The answer is right in front of your eyes!

08:00 There's nothing better than a nice piece of buttered toast for breakfast, if we're not counting hot fudge sundaes.

08:06 But if you find it harder to spread out cold butter over your toast, here's an idea.

08:11 Use a cheese grater.

08:13 Figure out the amount you need and grate the product.

08:16 The process will also soften the butter, making it easier to spread,

08:20 and you won't have to melt a too large amount of it in the process.

08:23 But still, that hot fudge…

08:26 Dried pasta comes in all sorts of different shapes and sizes for a reason.

08:31 That's because each type of pasta goes best with a particular sauce.

08:35 Pasta shells, for example, are perfect with denser and chunkier sauces.

08:40 Why? Because the sauce gets inside the shells, making it easier to serve and eat the dish.

08:46 The ribbed outer surface also helps with covering the shells in the sauce.

08:51 If you ever end up burning your cookies, you can save them with your trusty grater too.

08:57 Just grate off the blackened parts after carefully taking the cookies from the baking tray.

09:03 But be careful and wait until the cookies have cooled down.

09:06 Also, if you ruin their shape a bit, you can always dip them in some melted chocolate.

09:11 After the chocolate cools down, you'll have perfectly shaped cookies.

09:16 Although, after it gets past your lips and beyond, does the shape of the cookie actually matter?

09:22 Just saying…

09:24 If you like adding a lot of ingredients to your sandwiches,

09:28 but don't really appreciate it when the bread gets soggy,

09:32 here's a way to reduce the amount of moisture.

09:34 Pick your sliced tomatoes or cucumbers and place them between two paper towels for up to 5 minutes.

09:40 After that, you can use them.

09:42 Also, make sure to spread butter, cheese, or sauces like mayo or ketchup onto the bread first.

09:48 This will help you seal the bread and keep moisture at bay.

09:52 Some people think that the little white string that you find near an egg yolk

09:57 needs to be removed before you cook the egg.

10:01 Well, I'm here to tell you that these strands are called chalaza,

10:04 and you don't actually need to get rid of them.

10:06 They help keep the yolk in place at the egg's center.

10:09 A chalaza is not going to mess up the consistency or the taste of your food,

10:13 so removing it is completely up to you.

10:16 Ever notice that most juice boxes come with two flaps, one on each side?

10:21 Those are actually handles.

10:23 Manufacturers design the boxes this way to make it easier for us to hold them.

10:29 This way, we don't end up squeezing the box, making the juice spill out.

10:33 Now, you don't need to be a baking pro to know that you can use both white and brown sugar in your recipes.

10:40 But have you ever wondered what the difference between these two is?

10:44 It turns out that the only thing that sets them apart is that, during production,

10:49 a small amount of molasses is added to the brown sugar.

10:53 Molasses is basically a sort of syrup you get when processing sugarcane.

10:58 It's usually removed during the refining process.

11:01 That's how white sugar is produced.

11:03 But if some amount of molasses remains in the final product,

11:07 we end up with brown sugar, with its specific taste and darker hue.

11:11 It's a good thing.

11:13 There are a lot of things you can put in your dishwasher, apart from your dishes.

11:18 For example, you can clean such things as your silicone oven mitts

11:22 or the knobs of some kitchen appliances, like your oven or stove.

11:27 Some kitchen sponges and reusable towels may be safe to clean in the dishwasher as well.

11:32 Speaking of kitchen cleaning products, there are a lot of things you can do with dish soap,

11:37 like de-griming your patio furniture.

11:40 Just add a bit of dish detergent to some warm water

11:43 and use the solution to wipe down your outdoor furniture with a piece of cloth.

11:47 Finally, rinse it clean using your garden hose.

11:50 You can also use dish soap to get rid of greasy stains on your clothes.

11:56 Be it pasta sauce or salad dressings.

11:58 Hey, sometimes we miss our mouths!

12:00 So, just apply a little dish detergent to the stain and then rinse with water.

12:05 Use non-colored soap for lighter clothes.

12:08 For more difficult stains, let the dish soap sink in for a bit,

12:11 then throw the piece of clothing in the washer as usual.

12:14 And think about maybe getting a bib.

12:17 If none of the methods have helped you organize your closet,

12:21 and you're still overwhelmed with large piles of clothes,

12:25 there's a simple way that might be effective.

12:27 It's called the one-in-one-out rule.

12:30 That means, for every new piece of clothing you buy,

12:33 you need to get rid of one you already have.

12:36 That means you'll always be decluttering your space.

12:39 To make it easier to find something in your closet, good luck!

12:43 Keep your most-used items at eye level.

12:46 This way, they'll be easier to find and pull out when you're in a hurry.

12:49 Those items that you tend to use less often, like your evening clothes for example,

12:54 can stay on the shelves above or below your eye level.

12:57 You can make good use of old spice tins.

13:01 If you glue some powerful magnets to the inside of the tins,

13:04 they can double as magnetic shelves.

13:07 You can use them for all sorts of everyday items,

13:10 like kitchen pliers, ice cream scoops, or even cutlery.

13:14 You can also place them on any metallic surface, like your refrigerator door.

13:18 They'll blend in nicely with your kitchen magnets.

13:22 Hidden in your laundry room, there's a great tool for picking up pet hair.

13:26 It sometimes works better than lint rollers.

13:29 Take a dryer sheet, and, using some elbow grease,

13:32 you'll get rid of that dog or cat hair in no time.

13:35 It works on all sorts of surfaces, but it's especially effective for upholstered furniture.

13:41 If you don't like it when a door starts squeaking whenever you enter a room,

13:46 get a bar of soap and rub it straight on the hinges.

13:50 This will only help for a while, though,

13:52 but it'll do the trick until you manage to get to a hardware store.

13:55 And, you know, buy some oil.

13:58 Have you ever noticed that in some elevators,

14:01 there's a star next to the number of a specific floor?

14:04 No, it's not to indicate where my office is.

14:07 It's there to point out where the nearest exit is.

14:10 And it's not always on the first floor.

14:13 It's most likely located on the floor closest to the street.

14:17 Have you ever wondered why stop signs are red?

14:21 Well, back in the day, they didn't actually have any particular color at all.

14:25 Before the 1920s, they didn't even have a standardized shade.

14:29 In 1922, though, someone came up with the octagon.

14:33 But initially, it was painted yellow.

14:36 All because the red coloring tended to fade out too quickly because of sun exposure.

14:41 So, yellow turned out to be the best option.

14:45 It took another 30 years for fade-resistant enamel paint to be invented.

14:48 We ended up changing the color of the stop sign back to red.

14:52 After all, it's still the best color if you want something to be easily noticeable.

14:57 Do you know there's a type of rose that can grow taller than people?

15:02 According to the Guinness Book of World Records,

15:05 the tallest rosebush ever found grew in Vienna, Austria.

15:09 It was a staggering 28.5 feet tall.

15:13 Yes, it arose to a great height.

15:15 In the same way we all have unique patterns on our fingerprints,

15:19 no two tigers have the same set of stripes.

15:22 It makes it easier for people working with this feline species

15:25 to distinguish one tiger from another.

15:28 I'll bet you didn't know the White House has its own flower shop

15:32 hidden in the basement of the building.

15:34 It's supposed to provide flower arrangements for all sorts of events that take place there.

15:40 It's probably no surprise that pizza has become an American staple dish

15:44 despite its Italian origin.

15:46 People in the US love it so much

15:49 that they buy 350 slices of pizza every second in the States.

15:54 Man, I'm not getting my fair share.

15:57 To manage the huge demand for this delicious dish,

16:00 around 17% of all restaurants in the US are pizzerias.

16:04 Finally, there's a way to make lemon juice

16:08 without the seeds getting into your beverage.

16:10 Try cutting the fruit in two

16:12 and squeezing it with a pair of kitchen tongs.

16:15 The pointed end of the lemon should be facing down.

16:18 The juice will flow down, but the seeds will remain inside the lemon.

16:22 Ooh, lemony.

16:24 It goes well with pizza.

16:26 That's it for today,

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