50+ Things Your Everyday Stuff Can Do

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00:00:00So, you can wash your hands as much as you want, but you're never going to get that

00:00:04garlic or onion smell off your hands.

00:00:07The smell of certain foods sticks to you because they release acidic molecules when you break

00:00:11them open.

00:00:12Watching your hands will help clean the food off you, but it doesn't do anything to remove

00:00:16the odor itself.

00:00:18Water on its own can actually make the issue even worse because it reacts with the molecules

00:00:23to make the smell stronger.

00:00:25It turns out that the best way to get rid of these smells is to rub your hands against

00:00:29your pots and pans, cutlery, and baking trays.

00:00:33As long as they're made of stainless steel, that is.

00:00:35This is so good at removing smells that someone even invented stainless steel soap!

00:00:41Trying to squeeze all of the juice out of a lemon without a strainer can be messy work.

00:00:46Instead of using your hands, try using some tongs.

00:00:50Place a lemon between the tongs and squeeze it.

00:00:52You'll definitely get a lot more juice with much less effort.

00:00:57Lint rollers were originally designed to remove tiny fibers from things like upholstery and

00:01:02clothing.

00:01:03But you can also use them to keep your silverware shiny and clean.

00:01:07The dishwasher might thoroughly rinse and clean your utensils, but that doesn't help

00:01:11much if the place you store them is dirty.

00:01:13If you want to remove the dirt from the utensil tray, you don't have to take the whole thing

00:01:17out of the drawer.

00:01:19Simply take your sticky lint roller and put it into each compartment, and ta-da!

00:01:24The crumbs and dirt are all gone.

00:01:27Lost your earring back?

00:01:29Take a small piece of pencil eraser and stick your earring in it.

00:01:33That'll keep it in place.

00:01:35Soda cans come with that little tab you use to open your drink.

00:01:38You know that hole in the top of the tab?

00:01:40It doesn't just make opening the can easier, it's also designed to hold your straw.

00:01:46It has more uses too.

00:01:47If you want to hang a picture up on a wall, but it doesn't have a wire or hanger, you

00:01:52can use a soda can tab for that too.

00:01:55You're having a coffee to go.

00:01:57It usually comes with that lid so you can close your drink, but you can also use it

00:02:01as a coaster.

00:02:03Take it off, turn it upside down, place it under your cup, and you'll never leave a

00:02:07mark on the table again.

00:02:09If you don't know how much spaghetti to have for dinner, there's an easy way to

00:02:13measure out a portion with a spaghetti spoon.

00:02:16The base of the spoon has a hole so you can drain water out, but it can also be used to

00:02:21measure how much pasta you should cook.

00:02:23Whatever fits in the spoon's hole is one serving of pasta.

00:02:28You opened applesauce and don't have a spoon with you.

00:02:31No need to buy one.

00:02:32Just take the lid, twist the end to make a handle, and use the other end as a scoop.

00:02:37Your little spoon is ready.

00:02:39Once your tissue box is empty, you don't have to throw it away.

00:02:43It's a great shape to store things in.

00:02:45Maybe you can never seem to remember where you keep your plastic bags.

00:02:49If you put them in an empty tissue box, you'll always know where they are.

00:02:54Binder clips are great little things to carry around with you when you want to leave the

00:02:58house carrying as few things as possible.

00:03:01Link one together with your keys, and you can just clip bills to it.

00:03:05With one of these, you'll never need to carry a wallet or purse around with you again.

00:03:09If you don't have a computer duster or something specifically designed to clean your keyboard,

00:03:15just use a cotton swab.

00:03:17Lightly moisten it with disinfectant and wipe between the keys once or twice a week.

00:03:22You may notice lots of boots have those loops sticking out on the back.

00:03:26Their main purpose is to help you pull your shoes on easier.

00:03:29Just pull it up as you push your heel into the boot.

00:03:32It has another handy use too.

00:03:34You can use it to hang your boots on a hook when they're dirty or when you want to dry

00:03:38them after washing.

00:03:40You can also run your laces through the loop if you're tying them around your ankles.

00:03:45It can be irritating when you buy shoes you like and then realize they're really slippery.

00:03:50No worries, just take a bit of sandpaper and rub it on the soles for better traction.

00:03:56Now they're more grippy, you can even wear them out in the rain!

00:04:00Okay, I admit it, I used to believe that the rougher end of the two-tone eraser was there

00:04:05to erase ink.

00:04:06The truth is that the darker side, which is usually blue or gray, can erase pencil

00:04:12from more delicate paper.

00:04:14This type of paper is usually only used by artists, so most people don't know about

00:04:18it.

00:04:19That's not all erasers can do, though.

00:04:21They can polish your jewelry, clean electronics, and even remove that annoying residue from

00:04:27stickers.

00:04:28It can also clean scuffed-up suede and dirt you might have on your walls.

00:04:32Uh-oh, your zipper got stuck again, and you're late!

00:04:36Who has time to deal with that now?

00:04:38Well, wax paper does!

00:04:40Try rubbing it on the stuck zipper, and it should loosen.

00:04:45Can openers can do so much more than the name suggests.

00:04:49For instance, they can help out with those frustrating hard plastic packages.

00:04:54You don't have to wrestle with scissors anymore.

00:04:57Just take a regular can opener, run it along the edge of some packaging, and enjoy never

00:05:02struggling to open anything again.

00:05:05Now here's a top secret.

00:05:07WD-40 can completely remove gum from the soles of your shoes.

00:05:11It removes stickers, labels, and even crayon marks from walls.

00:05:15You could also use it to untangle your necklaces and loosen a ring if it gets stuck on your

00:05:20finger.

00:05:21Surprise!

00:05:22Now your earphones have a new holder!

00:05:25Neatly rolling them up in a Kinder Egg is a cool way to stop them from getting tangled.

00:05:30Hopefully.

00:05:32Doorknobs are mostly made of brass, and that's not a coincidence.

00:05:35Sure, it adds a nice golden shine to a room, but it actually has a practical reason too.

00:05:41Brass is generally durable and, most importantly, resistant to all the moisture and oils on

00:05:47human hands.

00:05:48It's also antibacterial, so brass doorknobs actually help to keep your house more hygienic.

00:05:55Wooden hangers look fancier and more elegant than those plastic ones, but that's not

00:05:59the only reason they're more expensive.

00:06:02They're actually made of cedar, which is a special type of wood that repels bugs.

00:06:07Speaking of the wardrobe, putting a soap bar inside will leave a refreshing scent on your

00:06:12clothes.

00:06:13Nail polish is not only for beauty treatments.

00:06:16Thanks to its adhesive and waterproofing abilities, it's great if you need to make a protective

00:06:21seal or stick some things together.

00:06:24No more licking envelopes – the nail polish is here!

00:06:27You can also keep your glasses frames tighter, fix a run in your stockings, guys, or take

00:06:32care of the fraying ends of the shoelaces.

00:06:35You get a small silica gel packet every time you buy a new pair of shoes.

00:06:40You should keep them because silica gel is excellent at absorbing moisture out of the

00:06:44environment.

00:06:45It can be used for much more than just shoes, though.

00:06:48You know how everyone says if your phone is wet, you need to put it in a jar with some

00:06:52rice?

00:06:53Rice is supposed to draw the water out, but silica is even better when it comes to absorbing

00:06:58moisture.

00:06:59You can also put silica packets in your gym bag to stop any bad smells from building up.

00:07:05Make sure to always be careful with silica gel, though.

00:07:08The warning label clearly says you shouldn't eat it because it contains toxic additives.

00:07:13You're writing an essay on your computer.

00:07:16Almost done?

00:07:17Oh no, the Internet's gone!

00:07:19No problem, there's an easy way to use up some time.

00:07:23If you use Google Chrome, you'll see a little T-Rex show up in your browser, right

00:07:27next to No Internet.

00:07:29When this fellow appears, just press the up key on the keyboard, and you'll start a

00:07:33platformer minigame.

00:07:36You need to help the T-Rex run around without hitting any cactuses on its way.

00:07:40Ok, connection, no need for you to come back, I've got some records to break.

00:07:45We all know what a thermos is for, but it wasn't actually invented to keep your coffee

00:07:50warm.

00:07:51It was made by a Scottish scientist who just wanted a safe place to keep his chemicals

00:07:55at a stable temperature.

00:07:57So he took two bottles, put the smaller one inside the bigger bottle, and vacuumed out

00:08:02the air between them.

00:08:04Ah, thank you for helping me keep my coffee warm!

00:08:08Over 40 billion Oreos are made every single year.

00:08:12It's the world's most popular manufactured cookie.

00:08:15The geometric design stamped into these cookies has the Nabisco logo, the symbol of European

00:08:21quality, surrounding the word Oreo.

00:08:24William Tournier created the chocolate cookie design we see today back in 1952.

00:08:30Headphone jacks might become a thing of the past because of wireless technology, but if

00:08:35you've seen one, you might've noticed the rings at the base of the plug.

00:08:39One ring means single sound playback, two rings represent stereo sound in the left and

00:08:44right ear, while three rings means you've got stereo and a microphone built in.

00:08:50Now the iconic orange, red, purple, yellow, and lime green rings of Froot Loops hide

00:08:55a deep secret within.

00:08:58They don't represent different fruit flavors.

00:09:00All those rings are the same fruit flavors blended together.

00:09:03The colors are just for show.

00:09:07The E in Dell's logo is at an angle because the founder, Michael Dell, wanted his technology

00:09:13to turn the world on its ear.

00:09:16A compass uses magnets to point to the magnetic north pole, but it's not really north at

00:09:21all.

00:09:22The north pole of a compass magnet points toward the north because the north and south

00:09:27attract.

00:09:28Earth's south magnetic pole is near the geographic north, while the north pole is near Earth's

00:09:33geographic south.

00:09:35Confusing, isn't it?

00:09:37Those little red spots you sometimes see after you crack an egg are nothing to be worried

00:09:42about.

00:09:43These tiny blood spots can be caused by a small rupture in the blood vessel of the hen

00:09:48as it was laying the egg.

00:09:50Eggs with these blood spots are safe to eat, but that spot can be removed if you want.

00:09:55It won't affect the taste of the egg.

00:09:57That's comforting.

00:09:59Ketchup is a word taken from many cultures, like Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian.

00:10:05It originally meant a pickled fish sauce.

00:10:08Ketchup is also an acceptable spelling use, however, ketchup is the most popular way it's

00:10:14spelled these days.

00:10:15Airbnb's logo isn't a bent paperclip as it may seem to be.

00:10:20Bello, as it's called, for belonging, means more than that.

00:10:24There's a person's head, the location symbol, and a heart for love.

00:10:29All joined together, they make Airbnb's iconic A and symbol of togetherness.

00:10:35E120 or Natural Red 4 food coloring, aka carmine, is made from tiny beetles.

00:10:42It's been used to color anything from cakes to candy to even drinks.

00:10:47That shine-on candy also comes from bugs.

00:10:50This time, it's the Indian female lac bug.

00:10:53The beetle leaves behind a substance that is scraped from the trees to be formed into

00:10:58dry shellac that gives that glossy look.

00:11:02The Mozilla Firefox logo isn't a fox at all surrounding the planet.

00:11:07It's a red panda instead.

00:11:09The name Firefox is the English translation of its Chinese name.

00:11:14Those maintenance covers in the street are round for safety reasons.

00:11:18In past civilizations, like Ancient Rome, manholes – that's what they were called

00:11:22back then – were square-shaped slabs of stone.

00:11:26Unfortunately, these were prone to accidents.

00:11:29If they weren't placed properly, a square cover could slip through the square hole diagonally.

00:11:34Ow!

00:11:35Placing a round cover eliminated this problem.

00:11:38A circle cover won't slip inside because there are no angles.

00:11:42A tomato isn't technically a vegetable, but a fruit.

00:11:46Banana trees aren't related to palm trees or trees at all – they're herbs.

00:11:51Banana is considered an herb because it never builds a woody trunk the way a tree does.

00:11:56Instead, it forms a succulent stalk like lemongrass or its cousin, ginger.

00:12:02You can call them berries as well.

00:12:04The Golden Gate Bridge color wasn't meant to be the orangey-red that it is today.

00:12:10The bridge's original color was suggested to be many other colors, such as black with

00:12:15yellow stripes or even candy cane to make it visible for passing ships and aircraft,

00:12:20especially in the frequent San Francisco fog.

00:12:25But when the steel arrived, covered in an orange primer to protect it from rust, the

00:12:29architect preferred the international orange color, and it stuck.

00:12:35Those legs on the back of keyboards aren't an ergonomic design to help your wrists sit

00:12:40better.

00:12:41Using the legs out for too long can tire and hurt your wrists, plus slowing your typing

00:12:46down.

00:12:47The hinged legs are just there to help you see the letters and numbers better if you

00:12:51don't know how to touch type.

00:12:54The color of a chili pepper reveals nothing about its taste or heat.

00:12:59The smaller a chili is, the hotter it'll usually be.

00:13:02The heat doesn't come from the seeds, as believed, but the white membranes that hold

00:13:07them.

00:13:08Hidden within the Toblerone logo of the mountain is the image of a bear standing on its hind

00:13:14legs about to eat that yodeler over there.

00:13:17No, not really.

00:13:18This is because bears are a big part of Bern, one of the biggest cities in Switzerland where

00:13:23the founder created the triangle chocolate tree.

00:13:26Toblerone is also a play on the founder's family name, Tobler, and the Italian word

00:13:31Torrone, for honey and almond nougat.

00:13:34The space below a cup of noodles is there to protect the noodles during transport.

00:13:39This technique is called a middle suspension.

00:13:42Not only are they protected better in their styrofoam cup, but it also helps those noodles

00:13:47soften more evenly and quickly.

00:13:50Even though you might've thought that the hole in the barrel of a ballpoint pen had

00:13:55no purpose, it does.

00:13:57It's called a venting system, which helps the ink flow more smoothly.

00:14:02This way, an even amount of air pressure is created inside and outside the pen, allowing

00:14:07the ink to flow into the point easily.

00:14:10One of the most recognized logos in the cycling world has a hidden item in its famous logo.

00:14:17It's called the Tour de France name.

00:14:19A cyclist hides in the O, U, and R.

00:14:23Those metal brackets on the top of the nozzles in gas stations have a unique design put into

00:14:29place in case of accidents.

00:14:31If a dodo accidentally forgets the nozzle is still inside the gas tank and starts driving

00:14:36away, the magnetic brackets separate without damaging any part of the gas pump.

00:14:43Wendy's logo is designed off of the daughter of creator Dave Thomas.

00:14:47It's also named after her nickname, but there is more to the logo than that.

00:14:52Wendy's collar spells out the word mom.

00:14:55While unintentional, it became something to mean a homey feel, more than any other restaurant

00:15:01out there.

00:15:02Finding the right lane to be in while driving for your exit can sometimes be confusing,

00:15:07especially in a foreign country.

00:15:10Pay attention to the side of the road that exit signs are located.

00:15:14It'll be the lane you need to be in.

00:15:17Some toothpaste has a little seal on them that needs to be removed before you can use

00:15:21them.

00:15:22Instead of peeling back the foil layer, the toothpaste lid has a little spike on the top

00:15:27just for this reason.

00:15:30Tostitos have a secret symbol hidden right in the middle of their name.

00:15:34The two T's in the middle of the logo resemble two people enjoying Tostitos over a bowl of

00:15:40salsa.

00:15:41The salsa bowl is in red and forms the dot in the I.

00:15:45One of the most recognizable figures in the world, the Statue of Liberty, for 16 years

00:15:51functioned as a fully operational lighthouse.

00:15:54However, the light was barely visible even from Manhattan.

00:15:58In 1901, it was eventually decommissioned as a lighthouse.

00:16:02Tourists could even visit the torch for a stunning view of the city.

00:16:06But an accident damaged the Statue of Liberty's torch in 1916, and it's been closed to the

00:16:12public ever since.

00:16:14The Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law tag on mattresses isn't put there for the consumer

00:16:20or void your warranty either if you do remove them.

00:16:23In the 1900s, manufacturers used to create the filling with basically anything.

00:16:29Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.

00:16:32It didn't matter at the time.

00:16:34Strict laws created the tags to stop recycled materials from being used and sold as new.

00:16:40Good thing!

00:16:41Toyota's symbol is more than just some random rings combined.

00:16:46The three overlapping ovals symbolize the merge of the hearts of consumers and Toyota

00:16:51together.

00:16:52A California sushi roll is made of seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crabmeat.

00:16:59But it's not crabmeat at all.

00:17:01Serrini is an imitation crabmeat.

00:17:04It's made of white fish blended with sugar instead of crustaceans.

00:17:08The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.

00:17:12The logo for Beats is just a lowercase b inside of a red circle.

00:17:17The circle represents a human head, with the b being the headphones in their shape.

00:17:23All those little black dots around the edges of car windows are called frits.

00:17:27A frit is a painted black enamel that's put into windshields during manufacturing.

00:17:32They block ultraviolet rays and help distribute temperatures between the metal and glass.

00:17:38There are 24 symbols hidden inside the Unilever logo.

00:17:42Let's count, shall we?

00:17:44The sun, dove, plant, spark, chili pepper, spoon, bowl, flower, ice cream, hand, hair,

00:17:54lips, swirl, fish, clothes, b, particles, packaging, transformation, waves, DNA, palm

00:18:03trees, heart, and virtuous cycle, whatever that is.

00:18:07These represent everything that the company believes in and produces.

00:18:11DNA?

00:18:13Bobby pins are designed so that the zigzag part goes onto your scalp, not the flat part.

00:18:18It gives a greater grip on the hair and skin, making the pins stay in longer.

00:18:23The story that the pins were named after those fashionable London constables, called

00:18:28Bobbies, is not true.

00:18:30I made it up.

00:18:33New iPhone models with large screens have a convenient option called reachability.

00:18:38Thanks to this function, you don't have to struggle to reach the top of the screen.

00:18:42This feature can be found in the phone's accessibility settings.

00:18:46It allows you to lower your screen down.

00:18:48The rumble strips on the side of the road are there to wake up sleepy drivers who doze

00:18:52off behind the wheel.

00:18:54When your tires drift off onto these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm

00:18:59clock.

00:19:00Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle.

00:19:03They allow you to use the device for multiple purposes.

00:19:06They're placed between the handle grips for you to crack nuts, crab shells, and whatnot.

00:19:11You can also open jars and bottles with their help.

00:19:14Some people even use these teeth to remove stems from herbs.

00:19:18If your audio jack has three rings, it means your device can produce stereo sound, and

00:19:23your earphones have the microphone function.

00:19:25The black grating on a microwave oven door is called a Faraday shield.

00:19:30It stops microwaves from getting away.

00:19:32If they do, your food won't cook properly.

00:19:35The digits on an egg can tell you a lot about the product.

00:19:39In many countries, there's a special labeling system.

00:19:42The first number indicates the method of production.

00:19:44The following two-letter code stands for the country where the egg was produced.

00:19:48And then you can find a registration number.

00:19:50It indicates the laying hen establishment.

00:19:53The first number in this code can vary from zero to three.

00:19:57Zero means it's an organic egg.

00:19:59One – it's a free-range egg, which means it was produced by a hen that was allowed

00:20:03to wander around outdoors.

00:20:05Two stands for an egg produced in a deep litter indoor housing.

00:20:09Three – you're about to buy a cage farming egg.

00:20:13A black band that runs along the edges of your windshield is called the frit.

00:20:16It's a baked-in ceramic paint that starts as solid black bands near the edge of the

00:20:21windshield.

00:20:22Then, it dissolves into smaller dots.

00:20:25The frit makes the glass rougher, and the adhesive sticks to it better.

00:20:29The frit protects the urethane sealant.

00:20:31It's the substance that fixes the glass to the frame.

00:20:34It also prevents the sun's ultraviolet rays from melting the adhesive.

00:20:38As for the black dots, they help distribute the temperature in the car more evenly.

00:20:42They're aesthetically pleasing too.

00:20:45Without them, the contrast between the glass and the dark band would be too obvious.

00:20:50If you see a pair of jeans with an extra loop, those are special jeans for cyclists.

00:20:55They're likely to belong to the commuter clothing line, and the loop's main purpose

00:20:59is to hold your bike lock.

00:21:02Many zipper sliders have outer rings, especially if such sliders are supposed to be used together.

00:21:08These rings are added so that you can connect the sliders with the lock and keep pickpockets

00:21:12away.

00:21:14Keyboards come with little legs.

00:21:16They were designed for you to be able to tilt your keyboard.

00:21:19This way, you can actually see which keys you're hitting.

00:21:22At the same time, a flat keyboard doesn't make your wrists so tired, and people who

00:21:26can type without looking at the keyboard don't need those legs whatsoever.

00:21:30An olive spoon is usually made of stainless steel and has a small hole cut in its bowl-shaped

00:21:36head.

00:21:37The main purpose of this utensil is to lift olives, cherries, pickled garlic, and other

00:21:41products from liquid-filled jars, cans, or bowls.

00:21:45The hole in the middle allows you to drain the liquid gathering in the spoon fast and

00:21:49easily.

00:21:50What'll they think of next?

00:21:52Donuts are shaped like rings because, otherwise, they get overdone at the edges and remain

00:21:56uncooked and gooey inside.

00:21:59Make a hole in the center, and both the outsides and the insides will be cooked at the same

00:22:03time.

00:22:04Round-shaped donuts, with no holes, are usually filled with custard, cream, or jelly.

00:22:11Such donuts don't have any corners, which means there are fewer weak spots for the filling

00:22:15to spurt out from.

00:22:17If you grab a full juice box a bit too firmly, you can get sticky liquid all over the place.

00:22:22To avoid such situations, flip up the tabs on the sides of the juice box.

00:22:27You can use them to hold your drink.

00:22:29Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on the dashboard.

00:22:32It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.

00:22:36Some manufacturers equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.

00:22:39It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations, and figures out if it's time

00:22:44for the driver to take a break.

00:22:47If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals, and the coffee cup sign starts to

00:22:51flash.

00:22:53Produce stickers on fruit and veggies you get at the supermarket are full of information.

00:22:58If there's a 4-digit code on the sticker, the product was grown conventionally.

00:23:02In most cases, it also means that pesticides were used in the process.

00:23:06If the product is organic, its sticker has 5 digits, and the first one is 9.

00:23:12Genetically modified products also have a 5-digit code, but the first number is 8.

00:23:18Sugar used to be sold in sugar loaves.

00:23:21Those were tall, hard cones.

00:23:23At those times, to get sugar ready for tea, people had to use special hammers to break

00:23:28a loaf apart first.

00:23:30After that, they cut the sugar into smaller and more nicely shaped lumps.

00:23:34Only in the middle of the 19th century, people invented the first press that cut sugar into

00:23:39cubes.

00:23:40This way, the product was easier to store and transport.

00:23:43A little hole in the end of your wrench can provide your screwdriver with some extra torque.

00:23:48Just slide the end with the hole over the screwdriver.

00:23:51You can also use this method when the angle is awkward.

00:23:54While driving, when it's already dark, you might get blinded by the headlights of the

00:23:58car moving behind yours.

00:24:00If you have a manual rear-view mirror, find a tab at the bottom and flip it.

00:24:05The mirror has a reflective material behind its glass.

00:24:08By flipping the tab, you change the angle of this material, dimming the lights in the

00:24:12mirror.

00:24:14Most ice cream scoopers come in different colors.

00:24:16It has nothing to do with aesthetics.

00:24:19The color indicates the size of the scoop.

00:24:21This way, you can easily figure out how many scoops you'll need to fill 32 ounces.

00:24:25Wow, a 32-ounce sundae, sign me up!

00:24:30Some caps on small tubes are hollow on top and have a little spike inside.

00:24:34Its purpose is to break the foil sticker sealing the tube.

00:24:38The neck fits right in this hole, and the spike is designed to break the seal.

00:24:42This way, you don't need to tear the tiny foil seal off with your fingers.

00:24:46The letter R in a circle on the product's packaging means that the trademark is officially

00:24:51registered.

00:24:53Once it's done, the trademark's owner has the right to place this letter on all their

00:24:57products.

00:24:58You can also sue anyone who tries to use their trademark.

00:25:01A gas pump usually has a small metal latch or hook on its handle.

00:25:05That's a trigger lock.

00:25:07You can use it to lock the handle in the open position.

00:25:10Then the gas will keep pumping even if you walk away.

00:25:14Coins used to be shaped randomly or have no shape whatsoever in the past.

00:25:18Dishonest people used it to their advantage.

00:25:21They stole valuable metals the coins were made of by chipping their corners off.

00:25:25It was illegal, and to prevent this kind of fraud, round coins were invented.

00:25:30After that, it became easy to instantly notice when a coin had been fiddled with.

00:25:35Those two holes in a lollipop stick are there to hold the candy in place.

00:25:40When the stick is dipped in hot liquid syrup, it flows into the holes and solidifies.

00:25:44Now your sweet is there to stay.

00:25:48Fabric squares that come with clothes are for you to try out your cleaning products

00:25:51on them first.

00:25:52This way, you won't ruin the entire item once you decide to wash it.

00:25:57The holes in the bottoms of earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.

00:26:01It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.

00:26:06The sound quality also becomes much better.

00:26:08Don't I sound better?

00:26:09Thank you!

00:26:10You can adjust your stapler so that it staples documents together only temporarily.

00:26:15It's done by rotating the crimp area.

00:26:18Most staplers have two options for stapling.

00:26:20One is standard, but the other side bends staples away from the center.

00:26:24Later, when you don't need them anymore, you can easily remove them by hand.

00:26:29If you store peanut butter jars upside down, the oil will move to the bottom, and all the

00:26:34solids will be on top.

00:26:36Hey, don't laugh!

00:26:37That matters to some people.

00:26:39You don't want to get caught with your peanut butter down!

00:26:44Road and construction workers are usually dressed in orange because the bright orange

00:26:47hue is visible even in bad weather.

00:26:50It's the most effective color to attract attention and alert people.

00:26:54No wonder lots of safety jackets and traffic cones are orange as well.

00:26:58The stop sign has an eight-sided shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if

00:27:03they see it from the back.

00:27:04And when the signs weren't reflective yet, the octagon shape prevented drivers from confusing

00:27:09the stop sign with any other at night.

00:27:12The rumble strips on the side of the road are placed there to alert drivers who doze

00:27:16off behind the wheel.

00:27:18When their tires move over these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.

00:27:23There are magnetic locks on fuel hoses at gas stations.

00:27:27They come in handy if someone drives away with the gas nozzle still attached to their

00:27:30car.

00:27:31In this case, the lock detaches the hose automatically.

00:27:34Oh, that's embarrassing.

00:27:37Gasoline looks like a rainbow in a puddle because it can't mix with water.

00:27:40It forms a thin membrane over it.

00:27:43When light reflects from it and the water at the same time, you've got a rainbow.

00:27:48A triple handle on a jerry can is there to make it easier for two people to carry it

00:27:53and distribute fuel evenly.

00:27:55Gas cans often have a second hole that actually needs to be uncapped, too, before you pour

00:28:00the gas.

00:28:01The air passage will prevent it from pouring out, so no more fuel waste.

00:28:06Most gas cans have two holes with caps, a bigger and a smaller one.

00:28:11They're supposed to uncap the smaller hole before pouring gas inside the bigger one.

00:28:15It'll prevent the liquid from glugging and spilling all over your clothes and the ground.

00:28:20Another little thingy we often neglect is a point on an ointment cap.

00:28:25Most tubes are usually sealed with a plastic film or a foil, and opening it with your fingernails

00:28:29isn't the best idea.

00:28:31A point easily opens even the most safely sealed tube.

00:28:36You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.

00:28:41Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.

00:28:44This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.

00:28:48You'll also be able to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.

00:28:52They install cameras in shops, banks, and hospitals to monitor everything.

00:28:57If something happens, you can call the police or rescuers.

00:29:00The camera really helps to solve a lot of problems.

00:29:03Why are there no cameras on planes?

00:29:06The crew keep order on the plane, but they won't be able to do anything if something

00:29:10serious happens.

00:29:12Besides, there's nowhere to run on the plane.

00:29:15During the flight, the cameras are useless, and after the flight, the words of the passengers

00:29:20work ideally instead of cameras.

00:29:22So if cameras do no good, then why spend money on them?

00:29:27Water is great at cleaning stuff because it has triangular molecules.

00:29:31They're made of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms, um, H2O?

00:29:35Such molecules have slightly different charges on their opposite sides, pretty much like

00:29:39magnets.

00:29:41That's why water easily sticks to other molecules, including those that make up dirt.

00:29:46Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow, and

00:29:50fallen leaves to slide off the slope.

00:29:53If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day, your roof would collapse.

00:29:59When a storm is coming, clouds seem to turn dark, but it's just an illusion.

00:30:03Thin clouds on a sunny day let the light through easily.

00:30:07They also scatter all the colors of the light spectrum.

00:30:10This makes us perceive the clouds as white, but the thicker the clouds are and the more

00:30:14water droplets they contain, the less light they let through and the darker they look.

00:30:19A good doorknob is the one made of brass, bronze, or some copper alloys.

00:30:26These metals have an anti-germ effect.

00:30:29They spread way slower on them.

00:30:31They also get rid of germs pretty fast, within a couple of hours.

00:30:35Nope, it doesn't mean you don't have to wash your hands.

00:30:39Diamonds have such symmetrical shape to show you their brilliance.

00:30:42Initially, the gems aren't so beautiful.

00:30:45They go through several stages of cutting and then become pieces of elegance.

00:30:50Most of these stones have a round shape with slightly pointed corners.

00:30:54Diamonds shine the brightest in this shape.

00:30:58Why are there two holes in the socket?

00:31:00The left hole is neutral, the right hole is not, and the gap underneath is ground.

00:31:06Electricity needs to flow through the chain.

00:31:08The current flows from the hot slot, passes through your phone charger, for example, and

00:31:13then goes through the neutral hole.

00:31:16Ever wondered what that small pocket on your jeans is for?

00:31:19People used to wear watches on chains.

00:31:21That small pocket was meant for it.

00:31:24Now, almost no one wears such a watch, but the pocket remains.

00:31:28You can still keep something small in there, like a ring.

00:31:31In London, there are some poles that look like street lamps, but there are no bulbs.

00:31:36Well, their official name is stink pipes, and they're a thing of the past now.

00:31:41But they used to come in handy back in the 19th century.

00:31:44These hollow poles would vent away the air and explosive gases with bad smells to prevent,

00:31:49shall we say, unwanted consequences.

00:31:53Metal kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle.

00:31:56Between the handle grips, they can help you crack nuts, crab shells, and other tough products.

00:32:02You can also open jars and bottles or remove herb stems with their help.

00:32:07Leather often looks dull to the eye because it's covered with itsy-bitsy scratches and

00:32:12scrapes.

00:32:13They scatter the light that hits the material.

00:32:15When you coat your shoes in a layer of wax, you fill these tiny crevices.

00:32:20The surface becomes smoother, and the rays of light bounce off it more evenly.

00:32:24That's why the leather looks shiny.

00:32:27Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.

00:32:33Yellow and light green hues are the most popular because they don't prevent you from seeing

00:32:38the text after black-and-white photocopying.

00:32:42Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as very pale and don't print them.

00:32:47They make magnets shaped as a horseshoe because this increases the magnetic force.

00:32:52Colors matter, too.

00:32:53The blue part indicates the south pole.

00:32:55The red part, the north pole.

00:32:57The two poles work simultaneously and increase the attraction force.

00:33:02The dime-sized holes in elevator doors is actually a keyhole.

00:33:07If the doors get stuck, an operator can open them manually thanks to this hole.

00:33:11They'll just insert a special key.

00:33:14The tiny hole in the airplane window is there to balance air pressure.

00:33:19The window has three layers.

00:33:21The outer pane is extremely sturdy.

00:33:24It can withstand air pressure differences during takeoff and landing.

00:33:27The inner pane, which is the closest to you, is made of cheaper materials.

00:33:32It prevents potential damage to the window.

00:33:34The hole itself is in the middle pane.

00:33:37It not only balances the pressure but also prevents the window from fogging.

00:33:43Escalator brushes are there for your safety.

00:33:45They don't allow you to come too close to the edge of the escalator.

00:33:48This way, your clothes won't end up between the steps.

00:33:52You see the sun as yellow or orange.

00:33:55Because the atmosphere of our planet scatters such colors as blue, green, and violet, this

00:34:00is also why the sun looks warmer at sunrise and sunset.

00:34:04Go shopping for some oranges and I'm sure you'll get them in a red mesh bag.

00:34:09You'll rarely see them lying around without one of those.

00:34:12It's pure marketing and that color isn't a random choice.

00:34:15When packed in a red mesh bag, oranges appear more orange, fresher, and more appealing to

00:34:21you.

00:34:22So, you're more likely to buy them, right?

00:34:24Lemons are usually sold in green mesh bags for a similar reason.

00:34:28If you pack them in red, they'll appear more orange.

00:34:31Green goes better with yellow and makes those lemons stand out.

00:34:36Mattress manufacturers make a limited number of different mattresses and the only way to

00:34:40make them look different is to come up with a fancy stitching pattern.

00:34:44Two mattresses of two different companies might be the exact same quality but cost differently.

00:34:50Most people will never know it and will decide that different patterns mean something in

00:34:54terms of quality.

00:34:55So, when shopping, don't mind the pattern at all.

00:34:59Almost all hotels have white bedsheets.

00:35:02They choose this color specifically to show how high their standards of cleanliness are.

00:35:06The whiter and brighter the sheets are, the more luxurious the hotel seems.

00:35:11It's much easier to see dirt and stains on white linen.

00:35:14It's like proof that you've checked into a clean room.

00:35:17So, grab your phone.

00:35:20Good.

00:35:21Now, turn it around.

00:35:22You see that little dot between the camera and the flash?

00:35:26That's a tiny microphone.

00:35:27Bet that's something you didn't know.

00:35:29What's it doing there?

00:35:30Well, when you're on a phone call, this little guy is busy at work reducing the amount of

00:35:35background noise other people hear when you talk.

00:35:38That's right, if it wasn't for this, calls wouldn't be as nearly as crisp as they are

00:35:44now.

00:35:45You're lost in the woods and you're rushing to get back to camp.

00:35:50You suddenly remember you've got something that can help.

00:35:53You grab one of your chest straps from your backpack and whistle on it.

00:35:57Yep, that's right.

00:35:59A lot of bags have this feature in them, especially the ones made for the outdoors.

00:36:04It isn't long before you hear the call of one of your friends and you follow them back

00:36:08to the warm campfire, saved by this cool bit of design.

00:36:14If you're a curious person, you might have wondered what that little pocket in your jeans

00:36:18is doing there.

00:36:19You know, the one that's inside the bigger pocket?

00:36:23People often use it to store coins and bills, but it's not meant for that.

00:36:27It's actually designed to store your pocket watch safely.

00:36:32Maybe that's where the name pocket watch comes from?

00:36:36You finally arrive home after a long day's work.

00:36:40You understandably don't feel like cooking, so you sit on the couch and watch a bit of

00:36:44TV and order some takeout.

00:36:47How about Chinese?

00:36:48Ah, perfect.

00:36:49There's the doorbell.

00:36:50That has to be your food!

00:36:53It smells delicious!

00:36:54Wait, before you grab the plates, do this instead.

00:36:58Open your Chinese food container on the table.

00:37:01It becomes the perfect plate.

00:37:03And it's cardboard.

00:37:05Which means no cleaning either!

00:37:08That can of soda you got with your food has a cool feature too.

00:37:12Look at the tiny metal tab there, the one you use to open the can.

00:37:16Guess what?

00:37:17You can fit your straw in there!

00:37:19In fact, that's exactly what they're made for!

00:37:21Go ahead, try it for yourself!

00:37:25If you're not at your computer, take a look at your keyboard right now.

00:37:29If you're not, that's okay.

00:37:30Here's one on the screen.

00:37:32The keycaps are arranged in what's called the QWERTY layout, named after the first six

00:37:37keycaps below the numbers.

00:37:39As it turns out, it wasn't always this way.

00:37:42They used to be laid out alphabetically, which would make more sense when you think about

00:37:46it.

00:37:47The alphabetical layout fell out of use because long ago, there were things called typewriters.

00:37:53Remember those?

00:37:55You pressed down a key, and a type bar would fly out, hitting an inked ribbon and stamping

00:38:00a letter on the piece of paper.

00:38:02Eventually, typists got good at this and typed faster.

00:38:06Too fast.

00:38:07The type bars would eventually get caught in a log jam with each other, ruining the

00:38:11flow.

00:38:12To fix this problem, they made keyboards with randomized keycaps.

00:38:17The new layout actually worked better because it made typing harder, helping to slow typists

00:38:22down, and prevent the type bars from getting stuck.

00:38:25Much better!

00:38:26Today, no type bars.

00:38:28No typewriters, mostly.

00:38:30People are still fast nowadays, but you just can't help but wonder who was faster, though.

00:38:35Us or them?

00:38:37Keyboards have another hidden feature, too.

00:38:39Have you ever noticed that the F keycap and the J keycap have little bumps on the bottom

00:38:44of them?

00:38:45As it turns out, they're there to help people figure out where they are on the keyboard

00:38:49without having to take their eyes off the screen.

00:38:53Grabbing a takeaway cup of coffee at your favorite cafe might be just what you need

00:38:57to fully wake up in the mornings.

00:39:00When you get back home or to work, though, you might be afraid to stain your desk when

00:39:04you put the steaming hot coffee down.

00:39:07Worry not, your plastic lid isn't only good for keeping your coffee hot, it also doubles

00:39:13as a coaster.

00:39:14In fact, they're the perfect size to hold a cup.

00:39:18This one's gonna come in handy if you're a home cook.

00:39:22If you're like me, you might have a bit of trouble deciding how much pasta you need

00:39:27for just one serving.

00:39:29If you've got a pasta scoop, grab that.

00:39:32Most people don't know what the little hole in the middle is for and assume it's supposed

00:39:36to help with water drainage or something.

00:39:39It turns out that it helps you measure out a perfect serving.

00:39:43Just see how much dry spaghetti you can fit in the hole and use that as one portion.

00:39:50Out of the store buying coat hangers, you might notice that the plastic ones feel cheaper

00:39:54than the wooden ones.

00:39:56There's a good reason for this – wooden hangers are made out of cedar wood.

00:40:00The big difference between the two is that the wooden ones repel bugs and moths.

00:40:07They're stronger and last longer too, perfect for things that might stay in your closet

00:40:11for a long time.

00:40:14When you brush your teeth, you might have noticed that your toothbrush has blue bristles.

00:40:18They're not just there for show.

00:40:20In fact, they're there to tell you when it might be time to switch toothbrushes.

00:40:25These bristles lose their strength and color when the brush has been worn down, letting

00:40:29you know that it's time to get rid of it.

00:40:34Microwaves often look a bit like mini-TVs, especially ones where you can clearly see

00:40:39the black film around them.

00:40:41This is actually a really important feature that's used to keep the radiation from slipping

00:40:45away.

00:40:46They're called Faraday cages, if you want to get technical.

00:40:50This is why you can stand next to a microwave without melting into a puddle.

00:40:55That's not to say you should stand in front of the microwave and watch your food heat

00:40:59up, but at least you know you won't grow an extra ear or something.

00:41:03Okay, not really.

00:41:05Some ovens have a drawer under them.

00:41:08It's tempting to use this to store random junk you don't use often, but there's a better

00:41:12use for it.

00:41:13Instead, this should be used to help keep the food that's waiting to be served hot.

00:41:18You can take it out of the oven and store it right in this drawer, keeping your oven

00:41:22free for you to carry on cooking.

00:41:25Now, you're on a plane looking around trying to pass the time before takeoff.

00:41:30When you examine the window, you notice it has a little, very tiny hole on its bottom.

00:41:36Don't worry, it's not broken.

00:41:38It's there to relieve the pressure that builds up over time as the plane goes up and down.

00:41:43It also lets the air flow through it.

00:41:46Now, raise your hand if you've ever ridden on an escalator and scrubbed your shoes on

00:41:50its bristles.

00:41:51Hey, I'm guilty of doing that.

00:41:53Maybe more than I should.

00:41:55It's not there to clean your shoes, though.

00:41:57It's an important safety measure.

00:41:59It stops your shoelaces, clothing, and other stuff from getting stuck in there, avoiding

00:42:03a nasty scene when you go to get off.

00:42:08Sometimes a piece of fabric comes with your new clothing.

00:42:11It usually comes along with the extra buttons in a little plastic bag.

00:42:15You might think it's just a piece of fabric to use for future patching, in case you rip

00:42:19it.

00:42:20But that isn't its purpose at all.

00:42:22It's actually supposed to be put in the washing machine to test how it reacts to various

00:42:27washings.

00:42:28Now, you don't have to worry about shrinking your new, expensive coat because you know

00:42:32how it'll react to the wash.

00:42:35Bubbles!

00:42:36Who doesn't love bubbles?

00:42:37Most people have fond memories with bubble blowers as a kid.

00:42:41But as adults, the closest thing we can get to recapturing that feeling is with bubble

00:42:45baths.

00:42:47After a hard day at work, there's nothing better than dipping into a nice warm bubble

00:42:51bath.

00:42:52Right, guys?

00:42:53And the bubbles do more than just clean you.

00:42:55If they're high-quality bubbles, they'll serve as a heat insulator.

00:42:59So they make sure that your bath stays warm for longer.

00:43:05Boxes of chocolate sometimes have these mysterious holes in them.

00:43:08When I'm eating a box, or two, I usually ignore them and take out the chocolate by

00:43:13pressing the bottom of the plastic.

00:43:16But it turns out that I've been doing it wrong the whole time.

00:43:20If you press one of the holes, the chocolate comes right out.

00:43:23I'm certainly going to start doing this from now on.

00:43:28Here's another one from the kitchen.

00:43:30The handle on a pot will often have a hole in it.

00:43:33Most people use this to hang them on a nail on the wall as an easy storage method.

00:43:38The hole has another use too.

00:43:41When you're cooking, you can use this handle to hold your wooden spoon or whatever else

00:43:45you might be cooking with.

00:43:47This makes sure you don't make a mess when you put it down.

00:43:51Glass bottles usually come with a cap in them.

00:43:54Well, duh.

00:43:55Otherwise, the liquid would just spill.

00:43:58In this cap, there's a plastic liner that seemingly has no purpose, right?

00:44:02Wrong.

00:44:03It's a seal.

00:44:05No, not a seal.

00:44:08A seal.

00:44:09It's the kind that helps keep your drink fizzy.

00:44:12Ah, just the refreshment I needed.

00:44:15A lot of doorknobs are made out of brass, and it's not by chance.

00:44:18They're made out of this specific material because it's bacteria's worst enemy.

00:44:23That's right, it destroys them.

00:44:26Perfect for those who want to keep a clean house and avoid germs.

00:44:29Hey, you want a fish?

00:44:35Next time you're getting ready for work, take a closer look at your go-to shirt.

00:44:40Every buttonhole is stitched vertically, but check out the very last hole.

00:44:44It's stitched horizontally, right?

00:44:46This is because the bottom part of your shirt endures the most stress from pulling, as it's

00:44:51where your hips are.

00:44:52So that horizontal buttonhole isn't a mistake, it's put there to stop your shirt ripping

00:44:57as your hips move.

00:44:59That layer of bubbles that forms when you add bubble bath to your tub isn't just for

00:45:03fun.

00:45:04The bubbly layer also acts as insulation and keeps your bath warmer for longer.

00:45:09The pom-pom on top of your beanie wasn't put there as a fashion accessory.

00:45:13The pom-pom was originally added to the hat to prevent sailors banging their heads on

00:45:18the ceilings of the ships that were too low.

00:45:21Crackers have holes in them to stop them cracking and breaking during baking.

00:45:25If the holes weren't there, steam would build up inside the cracker and make it collapse.

00:45:31Those numbers on stickers they put on oranges aren't random.

00:45:34If there are four digits, and the first is 3 or 4, this means the fruit has been made

00:45:39with conventional farming techniques.

00:45:42Five numbers beginning with an 8 means the fruit has been genetically modified.

00:45:47Five numbers beginning with a 9 means the fruit is organic.

00:45:52Margins on paper aren't for writing in dates and numbering lists.

00:45:55They were originally added to serve a protective function.

00:45:58Back in the day, rats used to be a pesky problem in people's homes, and paper was one of

00:46:03their favorite snacks.

00:46:05Margins were added as a safeguard so that the rats would nibble on blank paper rather

00:46:09than taking a bite out of your important work.

00:46:13If you put your Chinese takeout on a plate when it arrives, you're doing more work

00:46:17than you should.

00:46:18Much like the paper condiment pots in fast food restaurants, your cardboard Chinese takeout

00:46:24box can be unfolded to create the perfect size plate for your food.

00:46:29The long neck on your soda bottle is designed like that to encourage you to hold it there.

00:46:34That way, the heat from your hand will only warm that top bit of the bottle instead of

00:46:38heating up your whole drink.

00:46:42Why does a lapel have a buttonhole with no matching button?

00:46:45Originally, coats and jackets did have a corresponding button so that the wearer could turn up the

00:46:50collar and fasten it around the neck to keep warm.

00:46:53Over time, people stopped doing this, and the button was removed.

00:46:57But many suitmakers still keep the non-functioning traditional buttonhole.

00:47:01It's always hard to see your food in the microwave because of that pesky black grate

00:47:06on the window, but it's there to stop harmful microwaves escaping.

00:47:10It's called the Faraday shield.

00:47:12It protects you as well as ensures that your food cooks properly.

00:47:17That random diamond on your backpack is called a lash tab or pig snout.

00:47:21It's there so you can thread cords through the holes to carry extra gear.

00:47:26Perfect for camping or long hikes.

00:47:28Golf balls are covered in dimples, rather than being perfectly round, so that the ball

00:47:33can fly through the air more smoothly, decreasing the drag and allowing it to travel further

00:47:38and faster.

00:47:39Your makeup pads have two different sides for a reason.

00:47:42The bumpy side is used for applying makeup, while the flat side is for removing it.

00:47:49Donuts have holes so that the inside and outside cook evenly.

00:47:53Before the holes were added, the inside would often be greasy and doughy, while the outside

00:47:57was crisp.

00:47:59Your Apple laptop charger has tiny legs that can be folded out, and they're not there

00:48:04so your charger can stand up.

00:48:06These legs, when unfolded, allow you to wrap the cable around and then clamp it into place,

00:48:11securing it and preventing the cable getting tangled or damaged.

00:48:16Take a look at a soda bottle, and you'll notice a disc inside the bottle cap.

00:48:20This helps seal in the liquid and the drink's fizz, stopping it from going flat.

00:48:26That hole in your hollow lollipop stick isn't to prevent choking, should it ever be swallowed.

00:48:31It's actually there to keep the candy in place.

00:48:34This candy flows into the hollow tube, and the hole, which, when it hardens, keeps the

00:48:39pop in place.

00:48:40If it was a smooth stick, the candy would slide off easily.

00:48:45The zipper on leather biker jackets is often sewn diagonally.

00:48:48It's not just a fashion statement.

00:48:51Zips that are stitched vertically can bunch up if the wearer leans forward, but a diagonal

00:48:55zipper won't.

00:48:57That little triangle on your gas gauge is there to let you know which side of the car

00:49:01your gas cap is on.

00:49:03Now you'll never pull up to the wrong side of the pump in a rental car again!

00:49:08Vacuums come with so many attachments, but do any of us really know what that one with

00:49:14long bristles is for?

00:49:15It's for dusting and is perfect for cleaning framed art, blinds, and lampshades.

00:49:21Those tiny holes in the chocolate box tray actually serve a function.

00:49:26Push the hole near the candy, and it'll pop straight out with you having to get your

00:49:29hands dirty.

00:49:30How thoughtful!

00:49:32Some skyscrapers have hollow floors that can contain nothing but an elevator.

00:49:37It's actually a way to get around height limits.

00:49:39Some skyscrapers are given a limit to the number of floors they can have.

00:49:44Because the hollow floors are empty, they add to the height of the building and make

00:49:47it look more impressive without increasing the number of floors and breaking the building

00:49:51contract.

00:49:52These hollow floors also help to prevent the spread of fires.

00:49:58Women's shirt buttons are traditionally on the left for a reason.

00:50:01Back in the day, it was a sign of wealth, as it signified that a chambermaid had dressed

00:50:06you, as having the buttons on the left made it easier for them to do up the shirt.

00:50:12Your cuticles serve a purpose, so think before you get rid of them.

00:50:15The small area of skin is there to protect your nails from infection.

00:50:19Without it, bacteria and fungi can get in.

00:50:22What's the difference between a wooden hanger and a plastic one?

00:50:27Aside from helping keep your clothes in shape, cedar wood hangers also repel moths and bugs.

00:50:34If you look closely at an elevator door, you'll notice a tiny hole.

00:50:38This is actually a keyhole used for emergencies or for routine maintenance checks.

00:50:44Those random buttons dotted across your jeans are called rivets and are placed in the weakest

00:50:49spots of the jeans to protect them from ripping due to strain or movement.

00:50:54The Statue of Liberty's crown has 7 points for a reason.

00:50:58They represent the 7 seas and 7 continents and were added so that she could extend her

00:51:03freedom to everyone on Earth.

00:51:06Suitcases often come with 2 zippers so that you can connect them with a padlock to prevent theft.

00:51:12Salt isn't just used for cooking.

00:51:14It can get rid of tough smells.

00:51:16Rubbing salt on your fingertips after chopping garlic should remove the smell.

00:51:20It also works on shoes.

00:51:23If you're in a hurry to get somewhere, but your phone is low on charge, switch it

00:51:27to airplane mode while it's plugged in.

00:51:29It'll charge much faster.

00:51:32Men's shirts have a loop on the back so that they can be hung on a hook in a dressing

00:51:36room or a locker room without creasing.

00:51:39Vaseline has a hidden purpose.

00:51:41It's great for removing scuffs from patent leather shoes.

00:51:44It'll also shine them.

00:51:47Trunks have an emergency latch if you ever accidentally lock yourself in.

00:51:51Like I do.

00:51:52Don't ask me why.

00:51:53If you fumble around to locate it, all you have to do is pull on it, and the trunk should

00:51:58open.

00:52:00Toasters have a secret slide in the bottom that can be removed so you can clean out all

00:52:05those annoying breadcrumbs.

00:52:07Take a look at your laptop keyboard.

00:52:09There are bumps on the F and J keys, but nowhere else.

00:52:13When your fingers are in the optimal typing position, your index finger should rest on

00:52:17these two keys.

00:52:19The bumps have been added so that you can correctly position your hands for typing without

00:52:23looking at your keyboard.

00:52:25If you happen to be missing your index fingers, perhaps from feeding sharks a little too closely,

00:52:30then you're out of luck.

00:52:35So you're hungry, but not quite ready to eat a three-course meal just yet?

00:52:39How about some instant noodles instead?

00:52:42Ah, the water's boiled, your tummy's rumbling, but there's a problem.

00:52:47The Styrofoam cup's broken, and the noodles are exposed.

00:52:50Wait, is that a space at the bottom of the cup?

00:52:54Why?

00:52:55That space is for protecting the noodles, it's not the company trying to save money

00:52:58or anything.

00:53:00Notice how the ramen in cups is hardly ever broken, but the one in the packet comes out

00:53:04looking like a mess?

00:53:06This technique is called a middle suspension.

00:53:09The noodles are packed in tightly to stop them from getting crushed in the delivery

00:53:13truck.

00:53:14And it's not just about the noodles looking nice and long.

00:53:16It also helps those tasty noodles soften more easily.

00:53:22Morning breath isn't the best.

00:53:23Luckily, there's an easy way to get rid of it.

00:53:26Yeah, it would've been easy to think that mouthwash was invented for, you know, watching

00:53:30your mouth.

00:53:31Well, mouthwash was originally invented and sold as a floor cleaner.

00:53:36It was sold to hospitals as an antiseptic for years.

00:53:40It never really took off.

00:53:42One genius in marketing rebranded it as a mouthwash, and the rest is minty fresh history.

00:53:48So after you've cleaned your teeth, just remember, rebranding can be pretty powerful.

00:53:53It's hard to imagine a world without the Internet these days.

00:53:58No streaming, no online games, or pictures of cute little kitties.

00:54:01Yeah, that's not what it was designed for, but who cares, right?

00:54:06The prototype Internet was called ARPANET, or the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network.

00:54:13This machine was very sensitive.

00:54:14To stop anyone from turning it off, some clever scientists stuck a piece of paper on it with

00:54:19these powerful words.

00:54:21This machine is a server.

00:54:22Do not power it down!

00:54:24It was written in red ink.

00:54:26Hey, nice touch!

00:54:28Having your professor scribbling in the margins of your notebook isn't exactly new.

00:54:33Except that margins weren't designed for that.

00:54:35They're rat protection.

00:54:38Back in the day, rats would nibble on paper all the time.

00:54:41So if you wrote something on the edge of the paper, it ended up inside a hungry rat.

00:54:46A couple of well-placed lines stopped your best answers from getting eaten.

00:54:50Hey, I can't finish this pizza.

00:54:54Time to cover up those leftovers.

00:54:55Luckily, I have plenty of plastic wrap.

00:54:59A little tug, and the roll just jumped out.

00:55:01Prison break!

00:55:03If you look at the rat's home, the long, thin box, there's a special little feature

00:55:07that can help you.

00:55:09A cardboard tab on each end.

00:55:11Push them in, and the roll's not going anywhere.

00:55:15Strange that I've never seen them before.

00:55:19It's lunchtime.

00:55:20I'm feeling like a California roll today.

00:55:22Seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.

00:55:27Or is it?

00:55:28It's actually imitation crab meat.

00:55:31It's basically cheap white fish blended with sugar.

00:55:34The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.

00:55:37Yummy!

00:55:38That's maybe why it's called the hot dog of the sea.

00:55:42Nah, I just made that up.

00:55:45Your microwave has a secret we've all seen, but never paid attention to.

00:55:50That black mesh you see on the door is a Faraday cage.

00:55:54It stops the electromagnetic energy, or the microwaves, from escaping.

00:55:58And cooking you too.

00:56:00That's how it heats up your food so quickly.

00:56:03Every microwave has to have one, and they all vary in quality.

00:56:07This Faraday cage can even stop signals from your phone, which I guess is useful.

00:56:12You don't need your popcorn to stop popping in order to take a call, do you?

00:56:16Airplane mode's a bit easier, though.

00:56:20Ever taken an IQ test and realized you're Einstein-level smart?

00:56:24Me neither!

00:56:26The median IQ is only 100, plus there's very little evidence that Einstein ever even

00:56:31took the test.

00:56:33In the beginning, most people thought the test was too vague to be helpful in any way.

00:56:38The test was designed for children, who needed help with their studies.

00:56:41Later, they realized it could be adapted to identify intelligence.

00:56:45But it was never originally designed for that.

00:56:49Hey, never pop bubble wrap, you're missing out!

00:56:53You guessed it, it was never meant to be popped or used in the way we use it today.

00:56:58It was invented as a new, textured wallpaper.

00:57:01By sealing two shower curtains together, they created the first bubbles.

00:57:05The idea never really took off, obviously.

00:57:09After failing as wallpaper, it discovered its true meaning in life – it could protect

00:57:13sensitive items.

00:57:15When the first computers were being shipped, bubble wrap was there to help.

00:57:19Imagine a house with bubble wrap wallpaper in every room.

00:57:23Best or worst thing ever?

00:57:25Leave me a comment below!

00:57:27If you owned one of the biggest companies in the world, selling one of the most known

00:57:31products on the planet, how would you keep your company's secret a secret?

00:57:36The formula for Coca-Cola isn't patented.

00:57:40The first recipe was, but when they made changes, no patent ever went through.

00:57:45The secret formula is still only known by a few people at the company.

00:57:50Not only that, but not even Coca-Cola's rival wants the recipe.

00:57:55In 2006, a disgruntled employee tried to sell off the secret, but it didn't work.

00:58:02Hey, take a look at your brand-new mattress.

00:58:04Do you see the Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law tag?

00:58:08Wow, that thing looks pretty serious.

00:58:11Good news, though, the tags aren't meant for you.

00:58:13They're aimed at the mattress seller.

00:58:15A hundred years ago, mattress makers used to create the filling with basically anything.

00:58:21Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.

00:58:24Then strict laws stopped old hospital beds from being used.

00:58:28Their mattresses were filled with germs.

00:58:32On a rainy day, Play-Doh is something everyone can make at home.

00:58:36Mash up some flour, water, salt, food coloring, and wham!

00:58:41Any creative person is amused for hours.

00:58:43Cheap, clean, non-toxic, the perfect modeling clay.

00:58:47But it was never made for that.

00:58:50This stuff was originally for cleaning up walls in the 1930s.

00:58:54That's because people started going crazy for wallpaper, which you couldn't use soap

00:58:58and water on.

00:58:59Eventually, Play-Doh had to find a new home.

00:59:04Have you ever finished a lollipop and noticed a hole in the stick?

00:59:08This hole isn't just for show or to make a musical instrument with after you're done.

00:59:13It's there to keep that tasty sweet treat from falling off.

00:59:17While the candy's still hot, it's poured into a mold.

00:59:20As it hardens, the candy flows into the hole and creates an anchor.

00:59:24Oh, not into lollipops?

00:59:27How about good old American gummy bears?

00:59:29Unfortunately, they aren't American at all.

00:59:32They're German.

00:59:33A German company started making them in 1922.

00:59:37The original name was Gummy something something.

00:59:40Anyway, they got the inspiration from real dancing bears at live shows.

00:59:45These treats eventually made it all the way around the world.

00:59:49Hey, ever wondered what those little bumps were for on the F and J keys on your keyboard?

00:59:55These little raised ridges are to help your index fingers be in the best possible spot

01:00:00for lightning-fast typing.

01:00:02If you stick those fingers on F and J, it makes it way easier to reach all the keys,

01:00:07especially if you don't look at the keyboard.

01:00:10Now, everybody loves a Slinky.

01:00:12If you've ever watched one of them strut down the stairs with groovy music in the background,

01:00:17congrats, you're definitely a YouTube fan.

01:00:20People of all ages loved it when it came out.

01:00:23Which is crazy because it was never meant to be a toy at all.

01:00:27It's a spring.

01:00:29It was originally designed to stabilize sensitive nautical devices on ships.

01:00:33Nothing fun about that at all.

01:00:35Until that amazing day when one of them fell off a table and danced its way into our hearts.

01:00:42After many experiments, the new and improved Slinky was born.

01:00:46Give that team of scientists a medal.

01:00:49Now that little pocket on your jeans wasn't designed for loose change or keys.

01:00:54It was originally made to store your pocket watch.

01:00:57You don't have a pocket watch?

01:00:59How is that possible?

01:01:00They were all the rage in the 1890s.

01:01:03But that's not all that makes your old pair of jeans interesting.

01:01:07Look around the pocket areas, you'll see rivets sticking out.

01:01:11No, they're not some cool fashion idea from the past.

01:01:15These rivets serve a very crucial role.

01:01:17They help protect the sensitive areas of the jeans that get the most wear and tear.

01:01:22Back in the day, most people wore jeans to do hard manual labor, so they needed to be

01:01:27tough.

01:01:28If those guys back then saw you paying $100 for a pair of ripped jeans, they'd probably

01:01:33pass out from shock.

01:01:36Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.

01:01:40Is this a myth or a fact?

01:01:43This is actually true.

01:01:44Many products favor the righties.

01:01:46Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.

01:01:49Let's say public transport.

01:01:52Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?

01:01:57Household equipment and devices are one more example.

01:01:59Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances are

01:02:04designed with right-handed people in mind.

01:02:08The same goes for shirt pockets.

01:02:10While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between

01:02:13tasks, overall, most people are right-handed.

01:02:18A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed and 10%

01:02:24are left-handed.

01:02:25This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side than on the

01:02:30right side of their garments.

01:02:32Try it out for yourself.

01:02:34Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.

01:02:38Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape, which makes it easier to put

01:02:42things inside the pocket and take them out.

01:02:46Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.

01:02:49What do you think about this, bodybuilders?

01:02:51Myth or fact?

01:02:53This is a myth.

01:02:55It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.

01:02:58I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.

01:03:01And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.

01:03:06Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.

01:03:08Do you think this is a myth or a fact?

01:03:12This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.

01:03:17Eight glasses are not a magic number.

01:03:19Hydration needs differ from one person to another.

01:03:23How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.

01:03:28The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.

01:03:31If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.

01:03:35Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.

01:03:42Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.

01:03:45If this is true, we should warn bunnies.

01:03:48Any guesses, fact or myth?

01:03:51It's a myth.

01:03:52Carrots are about 85% water.

01:03:54One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.

01:03:59Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.

01:04:02Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals, and eating them can help lower blood sugar.

01:04:09Medieval people believed in flat Earth.

01:04:11Is this a myth or a fact?

01:04:14Obviously, flat Earth is a myth.

01:04:16But so is the history built around this myth.

01:04:19You can't say that at those times.

01:04:21The whole world was skeptical about Earth's spherical shape.

01:04:25Even everyday visible things proved that.

01:04:27For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset

01:04:32formed an arc over the horizon.

01:04:36Vikings wore horned helmets.

01:04:38Is this a myth or a fact?

01:04:41The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.

01:04:46But in reality, there were no horns.

01:04:49There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.

01:04:54Detox juices cleanse your body.

01:04:56Is this a fact or a myth?

01:04:59It's a myth.

01:05:00Detoxification doesn't work that way.

01:05:02Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys,

01:05:07especially the liver.

01:05:10Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.

01:05:13A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.

01:05:18Nuts are junk food.

01:05:20Any thoughts?

01:05:21Myth or fact?

01:05:24You're right.

01:05:25This is a myth.

01:05:26Nuts are full of healthy fats.

01:05:28They're good for your heart and other organs.

01:05:32The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.

01:05:37Is this a fact or a myth?

01:05:41Fact!

01:05:42Imagine all that waste!

01:05:43When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.

01:05:47These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.

01:05:51Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.

01:05:56Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your

01:06:01clothes super clean and as good as they were on day one.

01:06:05What if those laundry tips are actually myths?

01:06:08I got three of them lined up for you.

01:06:11Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.

01:06:14Is it true or not?

01:06:16This is a myth.

01:06:17You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other

01:06:21clothes.

01:06:22But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.

01:06:27In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.

01:06:31Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.

01:06:35Is this a myth or a fact?

01:06:38That's another laundry myth.

01:06:40You want to rid your clothes of germs, yet hot water alone won't be enough for this.

01:06:45Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.

01:06:51You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.

01:06:53Is it true?

01:06:56Most people apply water and soap to the stain starting from the front side of the fabric.

01:07:00But that's not the best option.

01:07:02A much better way is to start from the back.

01:07:05The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.

01:07:08Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.

01:07:14Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.

01:07:17Is it a myth or a fact?

01:07:20It's a fact!

01:07:21Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.

01:07:26Most people struggle to learn grammar.

01:07:28Yet in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.

01:07:32Languages can help you pick up informal expressions.

01:07:36Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them

01:07:40to your vocabulary.

01:07:42Let me give you an example.

01:07:44It's from your first year at school.

01:07:46Yep, the alphabet song!

01:07:49Are you a morning person or a night owl?

01:07:51Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.

01:07:57The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.

01:08:00Do you think this is possible or is it an urban legend?

01:08:05This is a fact!

01:08:06Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.

01:08:11It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher, Dr. William C. Dement.

01:08:17The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.

01:08:21Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.

01:08:27Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.

01:08:29Myth or fact?

01:08:32It's a myth!

01:08:33There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to

01:08:38sleeping less.

01:08:39Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier

01:08:43during the day?

01:08:45That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.

01:08:48Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision making.

01:08:55Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.

01:08:58Can it be true?

01:08:59Well, this one's easy.

01:09:01It's a myth!

01:09:02Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7

01:09:07to 9 hours per night.

01:09:09Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short

01:09:14night's sleep, but such people are an exception.

01:09:17One in 4 million.

01:09:20The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.

01:09:25What do you think?

01:09:26Myth or fact?

01:09:28It's a myth!

01:09:29A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.

01:09:35Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.

01:09:38Do you believe that?

01:09:40This will probably come as no surprise.

01:09:42It's a fact!

01:09:44How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?

01:09:48Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.

01:09:52Use a marker and cover the last four digits.

01:09:55You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.

01:10:00Have you had a house guest that didn't use a coaster?

01:10:03Get a hair dryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.

01:10:06Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.

01:10:10If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.

01:10:15Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears, then wipe it off.

01:10:20Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.

01:10:24Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.

01:10:28Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks, and in the morning, pour

01:10:32the water out of the pan.

01:10:34This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.

01:10:38Picture this.

01:10:39You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.

01:10:43You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.

01:10:46Don't panic.

01:10:47Hang the shirt up in the bathroom, and while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture

01:10:51will unwrinkle your shirt.

01:10:53It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.

01:10:56The football is on, and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.

01:11:01You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.

01:11:05Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.

01:11:08Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.

01:11:11All done.

01:11:12You can turn on the TV now.

01:11:14Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole, it's normally a sign

01:11:19that you need a new pair, but there's a way to extend their mileage.

01:11:23Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.

01:11:28The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.

01:11:32You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.

01:11:35You've managed to detach it from the box, but how to separate the tape without ripping

01:11:39the paper?

01:11:40Tear both ends of the tape apart, and by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches and separates

01:11:45itself from the paper without tearing it apart.

01:11:49Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.

01:11:54Take two and turn one of them inside out.

01:11:57They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.

01:12:03There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a jog.

01:12:07Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket

01:12:11from the inside.

01:12:12This stops the keys from falling out.

01:12:15You've broken your key in the door.

01:12:17It's stuck.

01:12:18Great.

01:12:19Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100, but for a cheaper and quicker option,

01:12:24try using a hot glue stick.

01:12:26Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the

01:12:30keyhole.

01:12:31The melted glue will enter the available space, covering part of the key.

01:12:36Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.

01:12:40Now just pull it out.

01:12:44If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth, put one

01:12:48end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.

01:12:52Now shake up and down.

01:12:53This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards a little each time.

01:12:58And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.

01:13:03You've left your keys locked inside the car.

01:13:05Use an older model with a roll-down window.

01:13:08You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.

01:13:12Or use duct tape.

01:13:13Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.

01:13:16Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.

01:13:21Then with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.

01:13:25The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.

01:13:30While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power.

01:13:35Leaving them only halfway in.

01:13:37Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.

01:13:42The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm and providing easy entry for the screw.

01:13:48You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.

01:13:52Take a small plastic bag that won't leak.

01:13:54Fill it up with water and close it tight, making a round bubble.

01:13:58Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.

01:14:01The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass.

01:14:04Lighting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a sunny day.

01:14:08Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?

01:14:11By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.

01:14:14The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.

01:14:19You've superglued your fingers again.

01:14:22Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.

01:14:25Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.

01:14:28The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.

01:14:32While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.

01:14:36Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.

01:14:41The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the

01:14:46string of the painting over the nail.

01:14:49Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.

01:14:54You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up

01:14:59from the inside might ruin the cake.

01:15:01Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.

01:15:05The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access slice by slice.

01:15:12Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.

01:15:16This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.

01:15:20The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out, much

01:15:25faster than the glugging alternative.

01:15:29There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.

01:15:34Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.

01:15:37On one end, pinch off the shell.

01:15:40Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.

01:15:42The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.

01:15:50When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.

01:15:55A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.

01:16:00You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.

01:16:05Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.

01:16:08Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.

01:16:12You will eventually find it sitting at the end.

01:16:15You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.

01:16:19Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.

01:16:23Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.

01:16:28Place whichever item you find inside the hole.

01:16:31It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.

01:16:35Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.

01:16:39A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.

01:16:44Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources, but also

01:16:49helps prevent bad smells from forming within a bin.

01:16:52Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.

01:16:56A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of

01:17:01the funnel.

01:17:02After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.

01:17:06Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.

01:17:09The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.

01:17:14Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.

01:17:19So grocery carts have loops for a reason.

01:17:22You don't want to put your jacket in your cart next to a bunch of potatoes and onions,

01:17:27do you?

01:17:28Hang it on the loop instead – it's there to help you organize your cart better.

01:17:33Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.

01:17:35Whenever your cart's full, just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra

01:17:40purchases.

01:17:41Lift up the whole metal thing, sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels, and

01:17:46secure it with those handy hooks.

01:17:49If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.

01:17:53It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.

01:17:56You need more tension.

01:17:58Just tie it in a knot.

01:18:01Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird.

01:18:03It's just a marketing trick.

01:18:05Back in the 70s, a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe to show that their toothpaste

01:18:11had double action.

01:18:13Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.

01:18:16Those blue bristles on your toothbrush actually make sense.

01:18:20They gradually lose their color over time.

01:18:23When the blue's faded, it's time to change your toothbrush.

01:18:27Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?

01:18:31Its hidden purpose is to drain water out, to keep it from rusting.

01:18:35It's also the place to lubricate a padlock.

01:18:38A drop of oil in there will make it open and close way easier.

01:18:43Those ridges on the edge of dimes are just for show.

01:18:47People used to shave off the edges, then melt the edges down into new coins.

01:18:52But thanks to the new design, it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges off.

01:18:58If you still struggle with peeling an orange, here's another way of opening it.

01:19:03First, cut off the top and bottom.

01:19:06Make a slit on the side and pull it open.

01:19:09That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.

01:19:14These tubes are usually sealed with foil.

01:19:16So unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them, just flip the cap over and push.

01:19:23The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime

01:19:29supply of soda.

01:19:30It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.

01:19:33The lid keeps the liquid inside.

01:19:36The rubber disc keeps the gas inside…until you drink it.

01:19:41If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen, your notebooks are probably all

01:19:46full of holes.

01:19:47The blue side's there for when you need to erase something on much thicker paper.

01:19:52It works on pencil and even ink, as long as the paper's thick enough.

01:19:57Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.

01:20:02They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.

01:20:06No coming loose?

01:20:07Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.

01:20:13Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.

01:20:17It's handy if you want to be fancy, put your thumb in the indent and pour away.

01:20:23The technical name for this little dude is a punt.

01:20:27Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand are ready to be opened in a new and easier

01:20:33way.

01:20:34Look how happy they are!

01:20:35Try splitting it right down the middle.

01:20:37No more sugar on your fingers, no more tiny little paper bit, even your coffee's happier!

01:20:44Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it so you can hang it on a handy hook in

01:20:48the bathroom.

01:20:50But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.

01:20:55Check out the bottom of the pack – it has a perforated line.

01:20:59Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go!

01:21:03Bottles are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.

01:21:07Why?

01:21:08They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.

01:21:12Just a couple of hours and the pesky microbes are gone.

01:21:16But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!

01:21:19Bottles have long necks for a reason.

01:21:22Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.

01:21:26Two zips too much?

01:21:28Maybe.

01:21:29But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.

01:21:33Lock them together.

01:21:34Now no one can open your backpack.

01:21:36Don't have a lock on you?

01:21:38You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paperclip – anything to slow

01:21:44those pickpockets down.

01:21:46That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.

01:21:52You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.

01:21:55Shoe manufacturers care about their customers, so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister

01:22:02system pre-installed.

01:22:05Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.

01:22:10Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.

01:22:14Cross your laces and put them through the loops.

01:22:17Now pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.

01:22:21Now run!

01:22:23You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.

01:22:28Don't throw them away.

01:22:30They soak up excess moisture, so any time your shoes are a bit damp, chuck a few gel

01:22:37packets in there overnight.

01:22:39You might've been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.

01:22:42Really.

01:22:43Here's the gist.

01:22:44Don't apply it to your hair.

01:22:46Just apply it to the roots.

01:22:48The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.

01:22:52Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.

01:22:57They were invented to protect people's work.

01:23:00People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.

01:23:03The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.

01:23:07They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their writing further from the

01:23:11edge so it's not lost to a hungry rodent.

01:23:15Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.

01:23:19But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.

01:23:22You can use them to measure liquids.

01:23:24The bottom line equals 1 oz., the second line equals 5 oz., and the third line equals

01:23:3112 oz.

01:23:33If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.

01:23:36Pour it from the other side of the carton.

01:23:39It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.

01:23:43Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.

01:23:49If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.

01:23:54If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and

01:23:59get out.

01:24:01Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are

01:24:06right-handed.

01:24:07It would make way more sense to have them on the right.

01:24:10The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.

01:24:15So for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?

01:24:23The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.

01:24:27It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dyes, maybe a big smiley emoji, but it's

01:24:33actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.

01:24:37When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.

01:24:42The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.

01:24:45It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get

01:24:50mixed in together, right in your cup.

01:24:53It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water, because they don't have

01:24:57to wash the machine after each one.

01:25:00Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.

01:25:05Nah, not really, but they look better and are more natural.

01:25:09But there's another reason to use them – they're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.

01:25:15Bonus tip – add some dry orange peel to your closet.

01:25:19No moth is ever going in there again.

01:25:22Have you ever wondered what these extra holes at the top of your running shoes are for?

01:25:27They're designed so that you can tie the shoes in multiple different ways.

01:25:31That's useful when you want to compensate for things such as a bad stride or even a

01:25:35damaged toe.

01:25:37Plus, you can change the look of your shoes the way you prefer.

01:25:43Many people use a dust jacket of their book as a bookmarker.

01:25:47No problem with that, it will save your book from bent page corners.

01:25:51But the primary purpose of a dust cover is to keep the book safe from distortions.

01:25:56For instance, if you spill juice or drop some of the food on your book while reading it.

01:26:02The tic-tac dispenser has this little groove on its top, so you can dispense only one tic-tac

01:26:08at a time.

01:26:09Even though, let's be honest here, nobody does that.

01:26:12Most of us just spill a whole bunch at once, and then we wiggle all those extra tic-tacs

01:26:16back in.

01:26:19Those rubber bumps you see between the tire treads are there for your safety.

01:26:23The raised edges tell you what the minimum height of your tread is.

01:26:27If the bump and the edges are even, it's time for you to visit the tire shop as soon as

01:26:32possible.

01:26:34But if the bumps are well beneath the level of the edges, you're good to go.

01:26:39What about that black grating on the microwave window?

01:26:43It's something called a Faraday shield, and it's there to prevent microwaves from getting

01:26:47away and turning the entire room into a Faraday cage.

01:26:51If the microwaves escape, your meal won't cook properly either.

01:26:55So yep, the cage is not there to make it difficult for you to see your meal while it's cooking.

01:27:00It's keeping the electromagnetic energy inside.

01:27:05How about a wrench-compatible screwdriver?

01:27:08Cover your screwdriver with the end of your wrench and you can increase its torque.

01:27:12That's why the head of your screwdriver is designed the way it is.

01:27:16When you have odd angles, you can use this strategy.

01:27:20You've probably heard those myths, the blue side of the eraser can erase the pen.

01:27:25False.

01:27:26Its purpose is to erase a pencil, but in case you're writing something on heavier paper.

01:27:32The blue side can remove smudges you see after using the pink eraser too.

01:27:37Have you ever wondered why oranges in supermarkets mostly come in the red mesh bag?

01:27:43Here's a trick to make this food look more orange and encourage you to make a purchase.

01:27:48An extra tip, don't throw away the mesh bag.

01:27:51Tie it up so you can have a small pot scrubber to clean your sink, kitchen, appliances, and

01:27:56dishes.

01:27:59You can see golf balls don't have a perfectly round shape.

01:28:02Their surface is covered with many little dimples, something golf balls didn't always

01:28:07have.

01:28:08At one point, experienced golfers started noticing how through time, older balls with

01:28:13imperfections such as nicks and bumps could travel further.

01:28:18Such things create turbulence in the air around the golf ball, which eventually reduces drag.

01:28:24So manufacturers started producing balls with dimples so they could go farther and faster.

01:28:32You might have noticed that sometimes there are ridges in toothpick tops.

01:28:36It's more hygienic because when you break that off, you can prop the toothpick up on

01:28:40it and it won't touch anything.

01:28:44Another safety feature you'll find, this time in your car, is a tab on your rear view mirror.

01:28:51With it, you can change the position of the mirror so you don't get blinded if there's

01:28:54a car behind you with its high beams on.

01:28:58So this little tab helps you control the glare of lights coming from behind.

01:29:02This feature showed up in the 1930s, but in the early 1970s, it became a part of standard

01:29:07equipment in most trucks and cars.

01:29:12Do you see that tiny hole on your iPhone right next to the rear-facing camera?

01:29:16It's a microphone, and it's there so your phone can record sound as you turn your camera

01:29:21around.

01:29:24Some cables have a thick cylinder towards the end of the cord.

01:29:28It's called a ferrite core or a choke.

01:29:31It's a magnetic iron oxide that stops high-frequency electromagnetic interference.

01:29:37For example, you know that annoying static noise you get if you bring your phone too

01:29:41close to a speaker?

01:29:43This interrupts your call, which is why cable cords with big cylinders are pretty useful,

01:29:48because they prevent these things.

01:29:52Do you know why nearly all luggage bags and backpacks have two zippers?

01:29:56It's way more convenient and easier to open in that way.

01:29:59But not just that, you can also lock these two zippers together to keep the stuff inside

01:30:04your bags safer.

01:30:07You know how toilets at public spots like malls have those big gaps at the bottom?

01:30:13It's primarily for better circulation of air.

01:30:16This type of door also makes it easier to clean the toilet or check if it's occupied

01:30:20if you're standing in line.

01:30:23Other than that, if you get stuck there and the lock gets broken, you still have a way

01:30:27to escape.

01:30:28You can just crawl out.

01:30:32Ever notice those plastic end caps on utility knives?

01:30:36And they also have scales on them, which indicates you may use them multiple times but with sharp

01:30:41edges.

01:30:43You can separate the blades through these plastic end caps, then you can move the slider

01:30:48and bring the sharp blade to the front.

01:30:51If you've ever taken a moment to examine a regular grocery cart, especially their fold-out

01:30:56section, you probably noticed those metal loops jutting out.

01:31:01They're designed to protect the items you carry in your cart.

01:31:05You can use them to hang bags with soft items.

01:31:08You don't want to accidentally squish with heavier products, like bread, or easily breakable

01:31:13things like eggs.

01:31:17Many coffee mugs come with curved notches on their bottom.

01:31:20When you're washing your mugs, put them against the rack at an angle in your dishwasher.

01:31:24This way, the water won't pool in there, so your favorite cup will be completely dry

01:31:28by the time you take it out of the dishwasher.

01:31:32If you're a McFlurry fan, you've probably noticed there's a square hole in the handle

01:31:37of the spoon.

01:31:38It's there so you can attach it to the special machine that mixes the ice cream and your

01:31:42favorite toppings together.

01:31:45The machine has a bar that slips into this square-shaped spoon and then thoroughly stirs

01:31:50it.

01:31:51And you get the spoon so they can minimize the mess during the process.

01:31:55Quite neat, wouldn't you say?

01:31:58A regular milk jug has a dent on one side.

01:32:02Some might see it as a random design decision, but a dent has several purposes.

01:32:08One of them is to get bigger if there's a gas buildup.

01:32:11This happens when your milk is spoiled, so you don't even have to try to check this

01:32:15out.

01:32:16Also, the dent is there so the jug doesn't burst if you accidentally drop it.

01:32:21The dent allows the expansion space that deals with the sudden pressure that happens when

01:32:26you drop the jug.

01:32:29Dental floss.

01:32:30Sure, it's important for your dental health, and it's easy to assume what you do with it.

01:32:34But dental floss is great in the kitchen as well, because it's a very precise cake slicer.

01:32:40Way better than a regular knife.

01:32:45Most kitchen shears have a serrated opening right there at the center where the blades

01:32:49and handles meet.

01:32:51It's something you can use to trim difficult herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.

01:32:57Because of this opening, you don't need to pick the leaves off by hand, but de-stem them

01:33:01in one motion.

01:33:04The majority of gelatin containers or single-serving yogurts come with a tinfoil lid.

01:33:10And in most cases, you can use this covering as a disposable spoon.

01:33:15Peel away the covering, and after a couple of simple folds, you'll have a perfect little

01:33:19spoon for your midday snack.

01:33:23Next time you follow a recipe where you need to separate egg yolks from whites, try this.

01:33:28Peel a clove of garlic and rub your fingers with it.

01:33:31Carefully break an egg into a bowl.

01:33:34With your garlicky fingers, pick up the yolk.

01:33:37And voila!

01:33:38You can now marvel at how perfectly it separates from the egg white.

01:33:43If it's egg peeling time, there are two easy ways to do it.

01:33:47When cooking eggs, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water.

01:33:51This will make peeling eggs much easier.

01:33:53You can also place them under cold running water as soon as they're ready.

01:33:57The egg shells will come off much easier, and you won't burn your hands while peeling

01:34:01the eggs.

01:34:04The sides of roads have sleeper lines for a very important reason.

01:34:08Their main function is to alert those drivers who doze off behind the wheel.

01:34:12When a car starts steering off the road, the tires go over the lines, and the sound wakes

01:34:17the driver up.

01:34:20Those price tags and labels that come glued to your Tupperware are easier to remove than

01:34:24you might think.

01:34:25No need to waste hot water and soap trying to remove them.

01:34:29Take a hairdryer instead.

01:34:31Blow some hot air directly onto the tag for a minute or so.

01:34:35There you go, the label comes off at once.

01:34:39White household appliances might get yellow with time.

01:34:42To make them white again, use this simple trick.

01:34:45Apply bleaching cream to the surface of an item.

01:34:48Wrap it in plastic and let it stay this way overnight.

01:34:51The next morning, check it out.

01:34:53It'll be as white as when you first bought it.

01:34:56When you buy a pack of cans, opening it might turn into a problem.

01:35:01You probably tear a hole in the plastic and try to squeeze a can out of there.

01:35:05But the bottom of cans was actually designed to make this part much easier.

01:35:10Grab a can and rub it over the top of another can from the pack.

01:35:14A circle the exact same size of the can will be cut out.

01:35:17This way, you can easily remove the new can from the pack without destroying the entire

01:35:22thing.

01:35:24Now to the art of lime squeezing.

01:35:27When you pick limes at the grocery store, you never know how juicy they are.

01:35:31And often, when you bring them home and squeeze them, almost no juice comes out.

01:35:36Try heating these citruses in a microwave for 30 seconds before cutting them open.

01:35:40You'll see that the juice will come out much easier.

01:35:44But be careful, they're gonna be hot and you don't want to burn your hands.

01:35:49If you're hanging out with your friends and feel like listening to some music but

01:35:53don't have a loudspeaker, there's no need to worry.

01:35:55Place your phone in a cup or bowl.

01:35:58The sound will get louder instantly.

01:36:02If you don't have a hanger at hand but still need to hang your shirt, this trick is for

01:36:06you.

01:36:07Most dress shirts have a tiny loop on the back between the shoulders and you can use

01:36:11it to hang your shirt.

01:36:13How about the worst case scenario?

01:36:15Your phone is running out of battery and you're running late.

01:36:18Try this simple trick.

01:36:20Switch on airplane mode.

01:36:22Your phone will charge to 100% in no time.

01:36:32You can run the sticky part of a post-it note along your laptop's keyboard.

01:36:36This will help remove tiny bits of food and dust that get stuck in between the keys.

01:36:40Avoid putting really hot food into plastic containers.

01:36:44Hot plastic releases all kinds of toxic chemicals and we don't want our food to absorb that

01:36:49nasty stuff, right?

01:36:52What can be better than a bubble bath in the evening?

01:36:55But the bubbles are not only pretty and smell nice, they also keep the water temperature

01:36:59hot for longer.

01:37:01This way, you can enjoy a long hot bath without getting cold too quickly.

01:37:06You got home craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich but your peanut butter now has two

01:37:10layers and the oil is at the top.

01:37:13To avoid getting disappointed, next time, store a peanut butter jar turned upside down.

01:37:23Your screwdriver and wrench can work together to remove that stubborn screw.

01:37:27Grab your screwdriver's handle with the wrench and use it to apply more force.

01:37:32This method will also help you reach more difficult areas.

01:37:36There is a reason why your coffee stirrer looks like a straw.

01:37:40It has holes in it because it reduces the amount of plastic manufacturers have to use.

01:37:44Plus, they prevent the stirrer from floating.

01:37:48The holes in the stirrer get filled with coffee which in turn makes it heavier.

01:37:54Speaking of coffee, you should never buy the product that is more than 18 months old.

01:37:58Make sure to look at the best before date when buying it.

01:38:03If you've ever had trouble with those classic salt and pepper shakers, the ones you may

01:38:07see in diners, I've got a trick for you.

01:38:10Instead of shaking your entire arm to try and get some salt out of the container, try

01:38:14rubbing the bottom of one container with the bottom of the other.

01:38:18Grab the salt and hold it so that the bottom of the container faces downward.

01:38:22Now, while holding the pepper shaker upright, rub the two bottom parts together, creating

01:38:27circular friction between them.

01:38:29After this, the salt will spill effortlessly.

01:38:33After a long day of hiking, your shoes might smell funny.

01:38:36Well, I've got good news for you.

01:38:38Put dry tea bags inside your shoes and keep them in a dry place for a while.

01:38:42The tea bags will absorb bad smells and make your shoes dry.

01:38:47If you've torn your flip-flop while taking a walk, there's a way to save the day.

01:38:51But only if you have a bread clip with you.

01:38:53First, push the strap back into its hole.

01:38:57Then attach the bread clip to the bottom of the flip-flop strap.

01:39:00Here you go!

01:39:02Your body needs a daily amount of vitamin C to boost your immune system, but oranges

01:39:07are a tricky fruit to peel.

01:39:09To avoid getting sprayed all over your face, start by cutting off both the top and the

01:39:13bottom parts of the orange.

01:39:15Then cut the peel vertically.

01:39:17Hook your fingers under the opposite sides of the cut and open your orange.

01:39:23If it's difficult for you to figure out how much detergent you need to wash your clothes,

01:39:27here's a tip for you.

01:39:29Usually, detergent caps have markings that indicate the exact amount of liquid you should

01:39:33use per wash.

01:39:35It helps your detergent last longer.

01:39:40Permanent markers are not as permanent as you might believe they are.

01:39:43I can prove it.

01:39:44Let's say you used a permanent marker, thinking it was a regular one, to draw something on

01:39:48a whiteboard.

01:39:49Good news for you, you don't need to throw the board away yet.

01:39:52There's a way to save it.

01:39:54Get a regular marker and use it to draw over the lines left by the permanent one.

01:39:59Let it sit for a while so that both markers blend in together.

01:40:02The thing is, the ink of the regular marker contains a solvent that dissolves the pigment

01:40:07the permanent marker contains.

01:40:10Now take a paper towel and rub the whiteboard clean.

01:40:13The marker will come off easily.

01:40:17If you need to peel peaches, use the technique called blanching.

01:40:20First, heat up some water.

01:40:22Wait until it starts boiling.

01:40:24Soak the peaches in the water for about 20 seconds.

01:40:27Then put the fruit into a bowl with cold water and leave them for about 5 minutes.

01:40:33There you have it.

01:40:34The peel will come off nicely and easily.

01:40:38That plastic lid covering your drink can be used as a coaster.

01:40:42Take the lid off and put it on the table.

01:40:44The bottom of your cup will fit perfectly into the lid's inner ring.

01:40:48No more stained tables from now on.

01:40:52Bristles on escalators are there for safety reasons.

01:40:56They remain stationary while the escalator is moving, preventing people from standing

01:41:00too close to the sides.

01:41:02This helps to avoid accidents like getting your shoelaces stuck.

01:41:07If you pay close attention to elevator doors, you'll notice they have a small hole in

01:41:12them.

01:41:13This is a keyhole and only authorized personnel have the key to it.

01:41:17They use it in emergency situations or during a regular maintenance routine.

01:41:26Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin?

01:41:29Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.

01:41:31Yep, that's right.

01:41:32The glass has a stem for a reason.

01:41:34Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature and it will

01:41:38get warmer much sooner.

01:41:41While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.

01:41:44Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs, but this may not

01:41:49be the best solution for storing them.

01:41:51The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,

01:41:56so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.

01:42:00Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket.

01:42:04Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge, did you know that waiting for

01:42:08food to cool down before refrigerating it may be bad for it?

01:42:12Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of

01:42:17going bad, so pop it in as soon as possible.

01:42:21Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.

01:42:26What's that in your fridge I just saw?

01:42:28Chocolate?

01:42:29Well, that's a big no-no.

01:42:30Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.

01:42:34The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.

01:42:38Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?

01:42:43When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking

01:42:47soda into the water when boiling.

01:42:49The eggshells will peel off way easier.

01:42:53Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.

01:42:58The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.

01:43:03Fan of smoothies?

01:43:04Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.

01:43:08Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.

01:43:12The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free delicious

01:43:17breakfast or snack.

01:43:19After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting

01:43:23it blend away.

01:43:25No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore since the full cycle of the dishwasher can

01:43:29damage the metal plates on the blender.

01:43:32If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich, but the peanut butter is all split

01:43:36with the oils on top, remember there's a correct way to store it.

01:43:41Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are

01:43:44spread out evenly.

01:43:47Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?

01:43:51You're probably digging in too soon.

01:43:53You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting

01:43:57it.

01:43:58Using the right knife will also give you better results.

01:44:01A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.

01:44:07It's pasta night.

01:44:08Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?

01:44:12Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.

01:44:16Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.

01:44:22When using nonstick pans, never use metal utensils.

01:44:25Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.

01:44:28The metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non-adherent

01:44:33surface.

01:44:34Are you a leftovers-for-dinner type of person?

01:44:36Aren't we all?

01:44:38Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.

01:44:40Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.

01:44:44Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible, but not if the food

01:44:49is piled up.

01:44:52Ever try to take out a single Tic Tac from the tiny container?

01:44:55Just turn the box on its side.

01:44:57There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.

01:45:02No more shaking the Tic Tac box like a maniac.

01:45:05If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.

01:45:09Placing your phone in a cup or a bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience

01:45:13so much better.

01:45:16In a hurry and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the

01:45:20charging time.

01:45:22Simply set the phone to airplane mode.

01:45:24You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.

01:45:28We all keep our phones in all sorts of places.

01:45:31Our pockets, bags, under our pillows.

01:45:34Hence a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.

01:45:37For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.

01:45:40You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers or microphone.

01:45:47Just be sure to be gentle.

01:45:49Nice desk you got there.

01:45:51Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to

01:45:55help you see the keys better?

01:45:57However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift

01:46:01the keyboard up.

01:46:02This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.

01:46:07If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes, just make

01:46:11sure to remove them from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.

01:46:17We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.

01:46:22One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching

01:46:27pillow case.

01:46:28Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the

01:46:32shelves.

01:46:34When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic

01:46:38reasons.

01:46:39They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.

01:46:44Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.

01:46:48Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?

01:46:53That one just next to your ankles?

01:46:55Well, turns out it's there for a reason.

01:46:57The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.

01:47:02Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you

01:47:06go for a run.

01:47:09Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.

01:47:11On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders, there's a tiny loop that you

01:47:15can use to hang the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.

01:47:20Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.

01:47:25To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes,

01:47:30instead of folding, try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.

01:47:36This way, you save a lot of space.

01:47:39You have easy access to everything you need, and your clothes will be less wrinkled.

01:47:45Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom

01:47:49as well.

01:47:51Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.

01:47:57To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.

01:48:02There you go, squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.

01:48:07Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.

01:48:12Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.

01:48:17When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.

01:48:22Be careful though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.

01:48:27Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.

01:48:33You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.

01:48:37The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.

01:48:42Take good care of your loofah as well.

01:48:45Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty

01:48:51bacteria.

01:48:52Either throw it in with your laundry once a week, or let it soak in a solution with

01:48:57diluted bleach.

01:49:00We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do that

01:49:05too.

01:49:06Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.

01:49:11Your skin will thank you for it.

01:49:15You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.

01:49:19Next time, try tying your floss in a knot.

01:49:23With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.

01:49:30Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.

01:49:34But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy

01:49:38and shiny?

01:49:39Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.

01:49:43That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to two

01:49:47hours.

01:49:49In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.

01:49:52But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see

01:49:56these types of doorknobs anymore nowadays.

01:49:59Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of

01:50:04their own.

01:50:05They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque

01:50:09when twisting.

01:50:10Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.

01:50:15There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing

01:50:19to do with fashion.

01:50:21This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,

01:50:26and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.

01:50:30Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth, so it's easy to imagine

01:50:35why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.

01:50:40Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.

01:50:44If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.

01:50:49Turns out that these are blades that snap off.

01:50:52Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.

01:50:55To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter, the top segment along the next

01:50:59line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.

01:51:03To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade

01:51:08snapper.

01:51:09The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers inspired by the way

01:51:13chocolate bars are segmented.

01:51:16Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.

01:51:19Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.

01:51:24Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,

01:51:28so you can store these packets for further occasions, whether you'll need to dry out

01:51:32your phone or some other electrical object.

01:51:35You can place them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.

01:51:40You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing, since

01:51:44they come equipped with a neat indicator.

01:51:47Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.

01:51:53When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars, it's a sign you need to book an appointment

01:51:57with your local car service, since most likely the tires have lost most of their traction

01:52:02and may not be safe for driving any longer.

01:52:06The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass

01:52:10edges.

01:52:11This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.

01:52:15It's called Frit Glazing, which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to

01:52:20the window for protecting its sealant from UV rays.

01:52:24It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.

01:52:31Whenever you're up for a drive, check out if there's a small tab under your car's rear-view mirror.

01:52:37Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.

01:52:43It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection and reduce the glare of headlights

01:52:48behind you in traffic.

01:52:50People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s, but they became standard

01:52:55somewhere in the 1970s.

01:52:58While you're in the car, check out the headrests, as you most likely don't know that they carry

01:53:02a little disguised purpose.

01:53:04Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height so that they get

01:53:08the proper support for their heads and necks.

01:53:11The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.

01:53:17Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway, these bars

01:53:22come in handy to crack out the car windows.

01:53:25So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.

01:53:28What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.

01:53:33But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle

01:53:37still in the tank?

01:53:39Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.

01:53:44They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out

01:53:48with enough force.

01:53:51Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players,

01:53:56sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals, similar to jeans and leather

01:54:00jackets.

01:54:02If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side,

01:54:06similar to the shoelace holes.

01:54:08They're manufactured as such not only to provide extra ventilation, but to allow people

01:54:12to get extra creative with their laces when wearing the shoes.

01:54:16Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose

01:54:20of keeping them together until you're ready to dig into your meal.

01:54:24That may or may not be the whole truth.

01:54:26Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.

01:54:31Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design, which

01:54:36can help with breaking the ends easily.

01:54:39The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks to keep it more sanitized

01:54:44in hopes it can be used again, since they won't be touching the table or any other

01:54:49surface.

01:54:50Women's bikes have a special design which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable

01:54:55purpose.

01:54:56The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height

01:55:00of ladies, compared to that of the average gentleman.

01:55:04While that is the case for handlebars and saddles, the overall frame is lower for an

01:55:08additional purpose.

01:55:10Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day, every day they needed to make sure

01:55:14their outfits wouldn't get caught in the frame.

01:55:18That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle, perfectly made for women and their

01:55:22needs at the time.

01:55:24The fact that toothpastes are multi-colored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene

01:55:29more fun.

01:55:30There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.

01:55:36In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care, and as such, they

01:55:42were looking for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.

01:55:46One company was the pioneer in that regard, adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning

01:55:51the blue strip.

01:55:52They later added on the red strip, meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum

01:55:57care.

01:55:58Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.

01:56:01You may be in for a little surprise.

01:56:04There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap, so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste

01:56:09without cutting yourself or ruining your manicure.

01:56:12Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs or other

01:56:16bacteria into the product itself.

01:56:19On the subject of bathroom countertop items, toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden

01:56:24in the bristle patterns.

01:56:25Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler, they also do come with a practical purpose.

01:56:31Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.

01:56:36The blue dye is meant to fade out, signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.

01:56:41Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, but it does serve

01:56:46as a great reminder in case you forget.

01:56:49Still love playing with Lego?

01:56:51Don't judge.

01:56:52Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.

01:56:54Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?

01:56:56Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent

01:57:01choking hazards.

01:57:03The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the

01:57:07airways.

01:57:09Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until

01:57:14it can be removed safely.

01:57:16We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs, some tubular, some shaped like diamonds,

01:57:21and some even twisted altogether.

01:57:24Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.

01:57:30It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown, which gave them the

01:57:34round shape to begin with.

01:57:36The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament needed to be at the same distance

01:57:40from every surface of the glass sphere.

01:57:43The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.

01:57:50How many hidden features are there in your car that you have never heard of?

01:57:55Most cars these days have everything color-coded under their hoods.

01:57:58It makes it way easier to know what you need to supervise between services, like the dipstick,

01:58:05the oil cap, or the coolant.

01:58:08You can even have a look at the brake and washer fluid.

01:58:11Anything else that's black or gray, just leave it to the mechanics.

01:58:17Ever seen a snowflake light on the dashboard of your car?

01:58:20It's not there to let you know the winter holidays are coming, if that's what you're

01:58:24thinking.

01:58:25It's actually a sensor that indicates the exterior ambient temperature.

01:58:30It gets activated and pops up the light whenever there's a road warning due to a sharp drop

01:58:35in temperature.

01:58:37It may sometimes even come on with an audio warning or a message on your dashboard to

01:58:42warn you that the roads may be getting icy, so you can either adapt the speed or change

01:58:47to the appropriate tires if necessary.

01:58:51Most cars come with added features for the summertime too, like those neat sun visors.

01:58:57Yours might have an added bonus you might want to check out.

01:59:00We all know they twist to help the driver out when the sun is not shining from the front.

01:59:04But some of them can also extend, so they can provide shade to a larger area.

01:59:11If you figure out your sun visor doesn't extend, there's a simple solution though.

01:59:16Buy a sun visor extender.

01:59:18You can even find them online.

01:59:21They work by being attached to your existing sun visors or windows for better shade coverage

01:59:26and visibility.

01:59:28Let's find some hidden features at home.

01:59:31It's not rocket science, but there is a wrong way to make ice in the freezer.

01:59:36And that's because you're probably not using the ice cube tray correctly.

01:59:41They come with that particular shape because you need to fill the trays until there's a

01:59:45layer of water on the top.

01:59:48This layer will help remove the cubes faster from the tray because it will crack when twisted

01:59:52and leave each cube poking out.

01:59:55You can then grab them in no time and enjoy your drink.

01:59:59If you find that the heat on your oven is too high or you need to cook some delicate

02:00:04dishes that require more control over the temperature, there's an easy way to adjust

02:00:09that.

02:00:11The knobs on your oven should come with calibration screws on their backs.

02:00:16Pop out the plastic knob and adjust it to your preferences.

02:00:20Be sure to disconnect the oven from any energy source before doing it.

02:00:24Do you know what your stove and your car have in common?

02:00:28They both have hoods that you can open if you need to have a peek or if they need some

02:00:33cleaning.

02:00:35If you look closely at the top of your kitchen stove, you will see two hinges located on

02:00:39the back corners.

02:00:42You'll be able to easily lift it up and clean out all the grime that's been stuck in there.

02:00:47Ever wondered why glue doesn't stick to the inside of the bottle?

02:00:51The answer is a bit more complex, depending on the type of glue, but the simple response

02:00:56is, well, it doesn't have any air in there.

02:01:00PVA glue contains some molecules called polymers and water.

02:01:06When the glue is out, the water evaporates, leaving just the sticky polymers behind.

02:01:12Things are more or less the other way around with super glue.

02:01:16It has a chemical that solidifies as soon as it hits water vapors in the air.

02:01:23Did you know Microsoft Word has a feature that you can use for references and a bibliography?

02:01:28It's not only helpful for keeping track of everything, but it also automatically formats

02:01:33all the information accordingly.

02:01:36If you like to surround yourself with as many houseplants as possible, here's an easy way

02:01:41to figure out if they need watering.

02:01:44Stick your fingers into its soil.

02:01:46It should give you a better idea than simply looking at the plant's surface.

02:01:51If you can reach 2 to 3 inches into the soil and feel it's dry, the plant most likely needs

02:01:56some hydration.

02:01:58However, this trick does tend to work better with smaller potted plants because of the

02:02:03limited depth.

02:02:04In any case, it's always best to research the plant's needs in terms of watering and

02:02:09sunlight before committing to a plan.

02:02:12And always be careful not to damage its roots.

02:02:16Be honest, you indeed have clothes you wear all the time and some that just sit there

02:02:21in the back of your closet that you've most likely forgotten about.

02:02:25Here's a neat way to figure out which one is which.

02:02:28For starters, you'll need to turn all of your hangers backwards.

02:02:32If you really feel like putting more effort into this project, you can wrap some pieces

02:02:36of electrical tape on the hangers and write the start date on each.

02:02:41After that, everything is pretty self-explanatory.

02:02:44Each time you wear a particular item, turn the hanger around, making it face forward.

02:02:51After 6 months or a year, all those items that have yet to be turned around should go

02:02:55to donations or yard sales.

02:02:59Another great way to use hangers to help you with your wardrobe organization is to use

02:03:03them for your scarves.

02:03:05They will be wrinkle-free, but you can also see them a lot better and have a clear view

02:03:09of the scarves you actually use, and those you should let go of.

02:03:14If you're looking to increase the storage space in your wardrobe, especially when the

02:03:18season changes, go pick yourself up some vacuum-packed storage bags.

02:03:24After that, you just need to fold your garments or other pieces of laundry, like bedding,

02:03:29or blankets for example, and place them in the bags.

02:03:34Turn on your vacuum cleaner, place the nozzle on the bag seal, and remove all the extra

02:03:38air from the bag.

02:03:40It helps with reducing the storage size of clothes and keeps the clothes clean, dry,

02:03:45and moth-free.

02:03:47Should you have an empty basket lying around and you aren't sure if you want to recycle

02:03:51it just yet, you can always repurpose it as a cool lamp.

02:03:55Wicker baskets work best for this.

02:03:58Just cut a small hole in the bottom of the basket and place a pendant light kit there.

02:04:03You can even paint it manually, or spray paint if you need it to be in a particular color.

02:04:09Another way to neatly repurpose things around the house is to use leftover cookie jars to

02:04:13store dryer balls, but the sky's the limit here.

02:04:18You can also use dryer sheets to remove dust from screens around your house, like computers,

02:04:23laptops, or TVs.

02:04:26These items are electrically charged, so they generally attract a lot of dust particles.

02:04:32Dryer sheets are made to reduce static cling, so they won't only remove the dust but also

02:04:37help keep it at bay for a longer period of time.

02:04:41Dryer sheets also help out if you're having a bad hair day, believe it or not.

02:04:45They can seriously help out taming flyaways whenever your frizz just gets out of control.

02:04:51Run one of those dryer sheets from the roots of your hair all the way down to the tip,

02:04:56and be amazed.

02:04:58If there's a particular type of soap bar you like the smell of and want to replicate that

02:05:02on your clothes too, pick up one of those bars to make a day's clothes fresher.

02:05:09Place it in a fabric and place it anywhere between your clothes.

02:05:12Your shirts should smell awesome every time you pick them up.

02:05:16You can also save on fabric softener.

02:05:19I don't know about your washing machine, but mine does love to jump, I'll tell you that.

02:05:25If yours tends to run out of its designated place, especially during those intense spinning

02:05:29cycles, it happens because it's not perfectly fixed to the floor.

02:05:35The good thing is that most modern washing machines can self-level since they come with

02:05:39a pair of legs.

02:05:41Just lift the back of the device off the surface area it sits on, and it will drop them, locking

02:05:46them into place once it's perfectly leveled.

02:05:54That's it for today!

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