You’re Using These Everyday Items All Wrong

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00:00:00You know what?

00:00:01Onions can help fight off the flu.

00:00:04And apparently they can do it in various ways.

00:00:06Like you can put them in your socks, which somehow transfer their disease-fighting abilities

00:00:11through your feet, or you can drink onion-infused water to treat or prevent illnesses like colds

00:00:16or the flu.

00:00:17Well, unfortunately, these are all false beliefs.

00:00:21When it comes to directly combating cold or flu viruses, onions are unlikely to have a

00:00:26super impact, but overall, they're good for you.

00:00:29At the same time, onions do have a high concentration of quercetin.

00:00:34It's a pigment known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.

00:00:39The correct way to open a new deodorant is by manually prying the top off.

00:00:44Nope.

00:00:45Removing the cap from a new deodorant stick involves twisting it.

00:00:49This move triggers the mechanism to push the safety cap off.

00:00:53This method helps avoid the hassle of manually prying the lid off, leaving deodorant residue

00:00:57under your nails.

00:01:00What about the ideal time for using deodorant?

00:01:03You might think it's in the morning before you leave the house, but the optimal time

00:01:07to use deodorant is in the evening.

00:01:10At this time, your body temperature is cooler, and your underarms are less moist, providing

00:01:14a greater opportunity for the deodorant to work effectively on your skin.

00:01:19Applying deodorant in the morning is still okay for those people who don't suffer from

00:01:23excessive sweating.

00:01:25If you sweat a moderate amount, there's no reason to change your daily routine.

00:01:30Keeping your shower curtain inside or outside the tub is a choice.

00:01:34But apparently, putting the shower curtain inside the tub reduces splashing and prevents

00:01:39water from escaping.

00:01:41The decorative cloth curtain belongs on the outside, whereas the plastic one should be

00:01:45on the inside.

00:01:46I mean, the whole idea is to prevent splashing water.

00:01:51Watering your plants on scorching hot days harms them.

00:01:55Rain showers occur during the summer season all over the world, and plants easily survive

00:02:00in these conditions.

00:02:01At the same time, when you water your plants on hot days, a substantial amount of liquid

00:02:06might evaporate before it can effectively benefit the plants.

00:02:09It's worth noting that this might be different for some sensitive indoor plants, such as

00:02:14African violets.

00:02:16It can result in leaf damage if you pour very cold water directly onto their leaves.

00:02:22Let's continue with another garden-related thing.

00:02:25Tree roots only reach as far as the outer edge of tree branches.

00:02:29Myth or fact?

00:02:30Well, it's a misconception.

00:02:32The root systems of many trees can extend well beyond the diameter of their crowns.

00:02:37For instance, magnolia trees can have roots that reach nearly 4 times their crown diameter,

00:02:43while the roots of red maple trees can exceed their crowns by up to 3 times.

00:02:48It's easier to shuck corn before it's boiled.

00:02:50Well, in the past, before the invention of modern cooking methods, many recipes involved

00:02:56pre-shucked corn.

00:02:57However, you can still grill it with or without the husk when it comes to recipes like grilled

00:03:02corn.

00:03:03A recommended technique is to partially shuck the corn, leaving only a few layers closer

00:03:08to the cob still attached.

00:03:10This method retains moisture while also providing appealing char marks on certain kernels.

00:03:16Alternatively, you can cook whole, unshucked ears of corn in the microwave or by boiling

00:03:21it if you prefer.

00:03:25Moving on with everyday items you've been storing wrong.

00:03:28Take eggs, for example.

00:03:30Leaving them in the fridge door is good for them, right?

00:03:33No, this can lead to a rollercoaster of temperatures every time you grab a snack.

00:03:38As for nuts, they're happier in the fridge.

00:03:40Heat can make them go all wonky, especially if they're the kind with lots of good fats.

00:03:45So keeping them chilled helps them stay fresher and tastier.

00:03:50There's another common myth about nuts.

00:03:52It's said that roasting them decreases calories, proteins, carbs, and fibers they contain.

00:03:58But no, both cooked and uncooked nuts have similar amounts of those.

00:04:02The main goal of roasting nuts is to enhance their flavor and crunchiness.

00:04:06Keep this in mind, though.

00:04:08When nuts are roasted, the healthy fats they contain may get damaged, and in the end, this

00:04:13can result in a reduced nutrient content.

00:04:16Now let's talk about avocados.

00:04:19Don't toss them in the fridge if you want them to ripen on schedule.

00:04:22They like hanging out at room temperature.

00:04:25We can also put an end to another avocado-related myth.

00:04:29Avocados are fattening.

00:04:30Yeah, they do have a high fat content, compared with most other fruits.

00:04:35But this doesn't necessarily make them bad for your health.

00:04:38In fact, avocados contain what's often called healthy fats, which can help reduce harmful

00:04:43cholesterol levels in your body.

00:04:46Now let's carry on with diet and food.

00:04:48Swapping white table sugar for unrefined options like honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar

00:04:54is supposed to make your diet healthier.

00:04:56Well, don't fall for this myth.

00:04:59Sugar is sugar, no matter whether it's refined or unrefined.

00:05:03While unrefined sugars may contain a few extra vitamins and minerals, the advantage

00:05:07is minimal because they're still considered added sugars.

00:05:11These added sugars can add up and contribute to your diet's recommended limit on daily

00:05:16sugar intake.

00:05:18Full-fat products aren't a one-way ticket to weight gain.

00:05:21That's a myth from the 80s and 90s.

00:05:24Some people are still scared of fat, but it shouldn't be the case.

00:05:28Fat plays a few essential roles, such as protecting our organs, maintaining cell membranes,

00:05:33supporting health and development, and helping absorb vital vitamins.

00:05:37The key is to choose heart-healthy unsaturated fats like olive oil, canola oil, nuts, nut

00:05:44butter, and avocados over saturated and trans fats found in fatty meats and high-fat dairy

00:05:50products.

00:05:51There's a common belief that avoiding carbs entirely will make you lose weight.

00:05:56Well, that's a myth too.

00:05:58Low-carb diets have made their rounds, vilifying carbs, including fruits and whole grains.

00:06:04While some people have had success with these diets, it's usually because they've cut

00:06:08out highly processed carb-laden foods, like chips, cookies, and white bread.

00:06:12You know, all the stuff we like.

00:06:15Eliminating an entire food group isn't the best approach, as you might miss out on essential

00:06:19nutrients.

00:06:21Another belief is that you can get rid of body toxins with a detox diet.

00:06:26Well, sorry, most detox diets don't live up to their promises.

00:06:30Your body is already good at detoxing itself with the help of your liver, kidneys, and

00:06:34gastrointestinal tract.

00:06:36You don't need to buy any special products.

00:06:39If you want to rejuvenate your body, focus on eating more whole foods, staying hydrated,

00:06:44and cutting out highly processed junk food.

00:06:48Ok, I have 3 life hacks for you.

00:06:51These aren't myths.

00:06:53Firstly, you can stop a pot from boiling over by putting a wooden spoon over its top.

00:06:58Secondly, if you position a cheese grater vertically, there's a better way to use it.

00:07:03Lay it down horizontally.

00:07:05This way, the process will be less taxing for your arms.

00:07:08My next tip is about your yoga mat.

00:07:11Leaving it in a hot humid spot like your car can ruin it.

00:07:15Keep it cool and dry for maximum yoga zen.

00:07:19Many people know they should keep their fancy fragrance bottles away from direct sunlight.

00:07:24So some people store them in the refrigerator.

00:07:27This isn't the right move unless you want your perfume to lose its overall depth.

00:07:32I mean, yes, fragrances don't like heat or humidity, but the interior of a refrigerator

00:07:38is too dry and cold for them.

00:07:40So it has the opposite effect and breaks down the scent molecules.

00:07:44And please, resist the urge to rub a bit of perfume on your wrist.

00:07:48It may be tempting, but rubbing your fragrances is a big no-no.

00:07:52This practice not only muddles and weakens the scent, it also causes the top notes to

00:07:57evaporate quickly.

00:08:01They say that if you have old photos in your house, the right way to stash them is by putting

00:08:07them in cardboard boxes.

00:08:08Well, this is a misconception.

00:08:11These types of boxes can damage your memories.

00:08:14Go for acid-free archival boxes if you want your pictures to look as good as new.

00:08:19The next one is more of a hack than a myth.

00:08:22It turns out dishwashers are more user-friendly than we give them credit for.

00:08:26When you're loading or unloading the dishwasher, you can save your poor back from unnecessary

00:08:31strain by pulling out the basket.

00:08:35You might think that foundations are safe at room temperature.

00:08:38But if you store your foundation in a makeup bag, heat can mess with the oils in your makeup.

00:08:43So pop this product in a cool drawer.

00:08:46Eye creams and serums can benefit from the chill too.

00:08:50Organic or homemade cosmetics without preservatives should also be refrigerated.

00:08:54But always check expiration dates.

00:08:57I know I do.

00:09:01Road and construction workers are usually dressed in orange because the bright orange

00:09:05hue is visible even in bad weather.

00:09:08It's the most effective color to attract attention and alert people.

00:09:12No wonder lots of safety jackets and traffic cones are orange as well.

00:09:16The stop sign has an eight-sided shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if

00:09:20they see it from the back.

00:09:22And when the signs weren't reflective yet, the octagon shape prevented drivers from confusing

00:09:26the stop sign with any other at night.

00:09:30The rumble strips on the side of the road are placed there to alert drivers who doze

00:09:34off behind the wheel.

00:09:35When their tires move over these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.

00:09:41There are magnetic locks on fuel hoses at gas stations.

00:09:44They come in handy if someone drives away with the gas nozzle still attached to their

00:09:48car.

00:09:49In this case, the lock detaches the hose automatically.

00:09:52Oh, that's embarrassing.

00:09:55Gasoline looks like a rainbow in a puddle because it can't mix with water.

00:09:58It forms a thin membrane over it.

00:10:01When light reflects from it and the water at the same time, you've got a rainbow.

00:10:06A triple handle on a jerry can is there to make it easier for two people to carry it

00:10:11and distribute fuel evenly.

00:10:13Gas cans often have a second hole that actually needs to be uncapped too before you pour the

00:10:18gas.

00:10:19The air passage will prevent it from pouring out, so no more fuel waste.

00:10:24Most gas cans have two holes with caps, a bigger and a smaller one.

00:10:28You're supposed to uncap the smaller hole before pouring gas inside the bigger one.

00:10:33It'll prevent the liquid from glugging and spilling all over your clothes and the ground.

00:10:38Another little thingy we often neglect is a point on an ointment cap.

00:10:43Most tubes are usually sealed with a plastic film or a foil, and opening it with your fingernails

00:10:47isn't the best idea.

00:10:49A point easily opens even the most safely sealed tube.

00:10:54You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.

00:10:59Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.

00:11:02This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.

00:11:05You'll also be able to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.

00:11:10They install cameras in shops, banks, and hospitals to monitor everything.

00:11:15If something happens, you can call the police or rescuers.

00:11:18The camera really helps to solve a lot of problems.

00:11:21Why are there no cameras on planes?

00:11:24The crew keep order on the plane, but they won't be able to do anything if something

00:11:28serious happens.

00:11:29Besides, there's nowhere to run on the plane.

00:11:33During the flight, the cameras are useless, and after the flight, the words of the passengers

00:11:37work ideally instead of cameras.

00:11:40So, if cameras do no good, then why spend money on them?

00:11:44Water is great at cleaning stuff because it has triangular molecules.

00:11:48They're made of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms, um, H2O?

00:11:53Such molecules have slightly different charges on their opposite sides, pretty much like

00:11:57magnets.

00:11:58That's why water easily sticks to other molecules, including those that make up dirt.

00:12:03Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow, and

00:12:08fallen leaves to slide off the slope.

00:12:11If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day, your roof would collapse.

00:12:16When a storm is coming, clouds seem to turn dark, but it's just an illusion.

00:12:21Thin clouds on a sunny day let the light through easily.

00:12:24They also scatter all the colors of the light spectrum.

00:12:28This makes us perceive the clouds as white, but the thicker the clouds are and the more

00:12:32water droplets they contain, the less light they let through and the darker they look.

00:12:37A good doorknob is the one made of brass, bronze, or some copper alloys.

00:12:43These metals have an anti-germ effect.

00:12:46Bacteria spread way slower on them.

00:12:49They also get rid of germs pretty fast, within a couple of hours.

00:12:52Nope, it doesn't mean you don't have to wash your hands.

00:12:57Diamonds have such symmetrical shape to show you their brilliance.

00:13:00Initially, the gems aren't so beautiful.

00:13:02They go through several stages of cutting and then become pieces of elegance.

00:13:08Most of these stones have a round shape with slightly pointed corners.

00:13:12Diamonds shine the brightest in this shape.

00:13:15Why are there two holes in the socket?

00:13:17The left hole is neutral, the right hole is not, and the gap underneath is ground.

00:13:23Electricity needs to flow through the chain.

00:13:26The current flows from the hot slot, passes through your phone charger, for example, and

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

00:13:33Ever wondered what that small pocket on your jeans is for?

00:13:37People used to wear watches on chains.

00:13:39That small pocket was meant for it.

00:13:41Now, almost no one wears such a watch, but the pocket remains.

00:13:45You can still keep something small in there, like a ring.

00:13:49In London, there are some poles that look like street lamps, but there are no bulbs.

00:13:53Well, their official name is stink pipes, and they're a thing of the past now.

00:13:58But they used to come in handy back in the 19th century.

00:14:02These hollow poles would vent away the air and explosive gases with bad smells to prevent,

00:14:07shall we say, unwanted consequences.

00:14:11Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle.

00:14:14Between the handle grips, they can help you crack nuts, crab shells, and other tough products.

00:14:19You can also open jars and bottles or remove herb stems with their help.

00:14:25Leather often looks dull to the eye because it's covered with itsy-bitsy scratches and

00:14:29scrapes.

00:14:30They scatter the light that hits the material.

00:14:33When you coat your shoes in a layer of wax, you fill these tiny crevices.

00:14:37The surface becomes smoother, and the rays of light bounce off it more evenly.

00:14:42That's why the leather looks shiny.

00:14:45Photocopiers are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.

00:14:51Yellow and light green hues are the most popular because they don't prevent you from seeing

00:14:56the text after black-and-white photocopying.

00:14:59Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as very pale and don't print them.

00:15:04They make magnets shaped as a horseshoe because this increases the magnetic force.

00:15:09Colors matter, too.

00:15:11The blue part indicates the south pole.

00:15:13The red part, the north pole.

00:15:15The two poles work simultaneously and increase the attraction force.

00:15:20The dime-sized holes in elevator doors is actually a keyhole.

00:15:25If the doors get stuck, an operator can open them manually thanks to this hole.

00:15:29They'll just insert a special key.

00:15:32The tiny hole in the airplane window is there to balance air pressure.

00:15:36The window has three layers.

00:15:39The outer pane is extremely sturdy.

00:15:41It can withstand air pressure differences during takeoff and landing.

00:15:45The inner pane, which is the closest to you, is made of cheaper materials.

00:15:49It prevents potential damage to the window.

00:15:52The hole itself is in the middle pane.

00:15:55It not only balances the pressure but also prevents the window from fogging.

00:16:00Escalator brushes are there for your safety.

00:16:02They don't allow you to come too close to the edge of the escalator.

00:16:06This way, your clothes won't end up between the steps.

00:16:10You see the sun as yellow or orange because the atmosphere of our planet scatters such

00:16:15colors as blue, green, and violet.

00:16:18This is also why the sun looks warmer at sunrise and sunset.

00:16:22Go shopping for some oranges, and I'm sure you'll get them in a red mesh bag.

00:16:27You'll rarely see them lying around without one of those.

00:16:29It's pure marketing, and that color isn't a random choice.

00:16:33When packed in a red mesh bag, oranges appear more orange, fresher, and more appealing to

00:16:39you.

00:16:40So, you're more likely to buy them, right?

00:16:42Lemons are usually sold in green mesh bags for a similar reason.

00:16:46If you pack them in red, they'll appear more orange.

00:16:49Green goes better with yellow and makes those lemons stand out.

00:16:54Mattress manufacturers make a limited number of different mattresses, and the only way

00:16:58to make them look different is to come up with a fancy stitching pattern.

00:17:02Two mattresses of two different companies might be the exact same quality but cost differently.

00:17:08Most people will never know it and will decide that different patterns mean something in

00:17:12terms of quality.

00:17:13So, when shopping, don't mind the pattern at all.

00:17:17Almost all hotels have white bedsheets.

00:17:20They choose this color specifically to show how high their standards of cleanliness are.

00:17:24The whiter and brighter the sheets are, the more luxurious the hotel seems.

00:17:29It's much easier to see dirt and stains on white linen.

00:17:32It's like proof that you've checked into a clean room.

00:17:35So you can wash your hands as much as you want, but you're never going to get that garlic

00:17:40or onion smell off your hands.

00:17:42The smell of certain foods sticks to you because they release acidic molecules when you break

00:17:46them open.

00:17:48Washing your hands will help clean the food off you, but it doesn't do anything to remove

00:17:51the odor itself.

00:17:53Water on its own can actually make the issue even worse because it reacts with the molecules

00:17:58to make the smell stronger.

00:18:00It turns out that the best way to get rid of these smells is to rub your hands against

00:18:04your pots and pans, cutlery, and baking trays.

00:18:08As long as they're made of stainless steel, that is.

00:18:11This is so good at removing smells that someone even invented stainless steel soap!

00:18:17Trying to squeeze all of the juice out of a lemon without a strainer can be messy work.

00:18:21Instead of using your hands, try using some tongs.

00:18:25Place a lemon between the tongs and squeeze it.

00:18:28You'll definitely get a lot more juice with much less effort.

00:18:32Lint rollers were originally designed to remove tiny fibers from things like upholstery and

00:18:37clothing.

00:18:38But you can also use them to keep your silverware shiny and clean.

00:18:42The dishwasher might thoroughly rinse and clean your utensils, but that doesn't help

00:18:46much if the place you store them is dirty.

00:18:49If you want to remove the dirt from the utensil tray, you don't have to take the whole thing

00:18:53out of the drawer.

00:18:54Simply take your sticky lint roller and put it into each compartment, and ta-da!

00:18:59The crumbs and dirt are all gone!

00:19:02Lost your earring bag?

00:19:04Take a small piece of pencil eraser and stick your earring in it.

00:19:08That'll keep it in place.

00:19:10Soda cans come with that little tab you use to open your drink.

00:19:13You know that hole in the top of the tab?

00:19:16It doesn't just make opening the can easier, it's also designed to hold your straw.

00:19:21It has more uses too.

00:19:23If you want to hang a picture up on a wall, but it doesn't have a wire or hanger, you

00:19:27can use a soda can tab for that too.

00:19:30You're having a coffee to go.

00:19:32It usually comes with that lid so you can close your drink, but you can also use it

00:19:36as a coaster.

00:19:38Take it off, turn it upside down, place it under your cup, and you'll never leave a

00:19:42mark on a table again.

00:19:45If you don't know how much spaghetti to have for dinner, there's an easy way to

00:19:48measure out a portion with a spaghetti spoon.

00:19:51The base of the spoon has a hole so you can drain water out, but it can also be used to

00:19:56measure how much pasta you should cook.

00:19:58Whatever fits in the spoon's hole is one serving of pasta.

00:20:03You opened applesauce and don't have a spoon with you.

00:20:06No need to buy one.

00:20:07Just take the lid, twist the end to make a handle, and use the other end as a scoop.

00:20:12Your little spoon is ready.

00:20:15Once your tissue box is empty, you don't have to throw it away.

00:20:18It's a great shape to store things in.

00:20:20Maybe you can never seem to remember where you keep your plastic bags.

00:20:24If you put them in an empty tissue box, you'll always know where they are.

00:20:29Binder clips are great little things to carry around with you when you want to leave the

00:20:33house carrying as few things as possible.

00:20:36Link one together with your keys, and you can just clip bills to it.

00:20:40With one of these, you'll never need to carry a wallet or purse around with you again.

00:20:45If you don't have a computer duster or something specifically designed to clean your keyboard,

00:20:50just use a cotton swab.

00:20:52Lightly moisten it with disinfectant and wipe between the keys once or twice a week.

00:20:57You may notice lots of boots have those loops sticking out on the back.

00:21:01Their main purpose is to help you pull your shoes on easier.

00:21:05Just pull it up as you push your heel into the boot.

00:21:08It has another handy use too.

00:21:10You can use it to hang your boots on a hook when they're dirty or when you want to dry

00:21:14them after washing.

00:21:15You can also run your laces through the loop if you're tying them around your ankles.

00:21:20It can be irritating when you buy shoes you like and then realize they're really slippery.

00:21:26No worries, just take a bit of sandpaper and rub it on the soles for better traction.

00:21:31Now they're more grippy, you can even wear them out in the rain!

00:21:35Okay, I admit it, I used to believe that the rougher end of a two-tone eraser was there

00:21:40to erase ink.

00:21:42The truth is that the darker side, which is usually blue or gray, can erase pencil

00:21:47from more delicate paper.

00:21:49This type of paper is usually only used by artists, so most people don't know about

00:21:53it.

00:21:54That's not all erasers can do, though.

00:21:56They can polish your jewelry, clean electronics, and even remove that annoying residue from

00:22:02stickers.

00:22:03It can also clean scuffed-up suede and dirt you might have on your walls.

00:22:07Uh-oh, your zipper got stuck again, and you're late!

00:22:11Who has time to deal with that now?

00:22:13Well, wax paper does!

00:22:16Try rubbing it on the stuck zipper, and it should loosen.

00:22:20Can openers can do so much more than the name suggests.

00:22:24For instance, they can help out with those frustrating hard plastic packages.

00:22:30You don't have to wrestle with scissors anymore.

00:22:32Just take a regular can opener, run it along the edge of some packaging, and enjoy never

00:22:37struggling to open anything again.

00:22:40Now, here's a top secret.

00:22:42WD-40 can completely remove gum from the soles of your shoes.

00:22:46It removes stickers, labels, and even crayon marks from walls.

00:22:50You could also use it to untangle your necklaces and loosen a ring if it gets stuck on your

00:22:55finger.

00:22:56Surprise!

00:22:57Now your earphones have a new holder!

00:23:00Neatly rolling them up in a Kinder Egg is a cool way to stop them from getting tangled.

00:23:05Hopefully.

00:23:07Doorknobs are mostly made of brass, and that's not a coincidence.

00:23:10Sure, it adds a nice golden shine to a room, but it actually has a practical reason too.

00:23:16Brass is generally durable and, most importantly, resistant to all the moisture and oils on

00:23:22human hands.

00:23:23It's also antibacterial, so brass doorknobs actually help to keep your house more hygienic.

00:23:30Wooden hangers look fancier and more elegant than those plastic ones, but that's not

00:23:34the only reason they're more expensive.

00:23:37They're actually made of cedar, which is a special type of wood that repels bugs.

00:23:42Speaking of the wardrobe, putting a soap bar inside will leave a refreshing scent on your

00:23:47clothes.

00:23:49Nail polish is not only for beauty treatments.

00:23:51Thanks to its adhesive and waterproofing abilities, it's great if you need to make a protective

00:23:56seal or stick some things together.

00:23:59No more licking envelopes – the nail polish is here!

00:24:02You can also keep your glasses frames tighter, fix a run in your stockings, guys, or take

00:24:07care of the fraying ends of the shoelaces.

00:24:10You get a small silica gel packet every time you buy a new pair of shoes.

00:24:15You should keep them because silica gel is excellent at absorbing moisture out of the

00:24:19environment.

00:24:21It can be used for much more than just shoes, though.

00:24:24You know how everyone says if your phone is wet, you need to put it in a jar with some

00:24:27rice?

00:24:28Rice is supposed to draw the water out, but silica is even better when it comes to absorbing

00:24:34moisture.

00:24:35You can also put silica packets in your gym bag to stop any bad smells from building up.

00:24:40Make sure to always be careful with silica gel, though.

00:24:43The warning label clearly says you shouldn't eat it because it contains toxic additives.

00:24:48You're writing an essay on your computer.

00:24:51Almost done?

00:24:52Oh no, the Internet's gone!

00:24:54No problem, there's an easy way to use up some time.

00:24:58If you use Google Chrome, you'll see a little T-Rex show up in your browser, right

00:25:02next to No Internet.

00:25:04When this fellow appears, just press the up key on the keyboard, and you'll start a

00:25:09platformer minigame.

00:25:11You need to help the T-Rex run around without hitting any cactuses on its way.

00:25:15Ok, connection, no need for you to come back, I've got some records to break.

00:25:21We all know what a thermos is for, but it wasn't actually invented to keep your coffee

00:25:25warm.

00:25:26It was made by a Scottish scientist who just wanted a safe place to keep his chemicals

00:25:30at a stable temperature.

00:25:32So he took two bottles, put the smaller one inside the bigger bottle, and vacuumed out

00:25:37the air between them.

00:25:39Ah, thank you for helping me keep my coffee warm!

00:25:45So grab your phone.

00:25:46Good, now turn it around.

00:25:48You see that little dot between the camera and the flash?

00:25:52That's a tiny microphone.

00:25:54Bet that's something you didn't know.

00:25:56What's it doing there?

00:25:57Well, when you're on a phone call, this little guy's busy at work reducing the amount

00:26:01of background noise other people hear when you talk.

00:26:05That's right, if it wasn't for this, calls wouldn't be as nearly as crisp as they are

00:26:10now.

00:26:11You're lost in the woods and you're rushing to get back to camp.

00:26:16You suddenly remember you've got something that can help.

00:26:19You grab one of your chest straps from your backpack and whistle on it.

00:26:24Yep, that's right.

00:26:26A lot of bags have this feature in them, especially the ones made for the outdoors.

00:26:30It isn't long before you hear the call of one of your friends and you follow them back

00:26:35to the warm campfire, saved by this cool bit of design.

00:26:40If you're a curious person, you might have wondered what that little pocket in your jeans

00:26:44is doing there.

00:26:45You know, the one that's inside the bigger pocket?

00:26:49People often use it to store coins and bills, but it's not meant for that.

00:26:53It's actually designed to store your pocket watch safely.

00:26:58Maybe that's where the name pocket watch comes from?

00:27:03You finally arrive home after a long day's work.

00:27:06You understandably don't feel like cooking, so you sit on the couch and watch a bit of

00:27:11TV and order some takeout.

00:27:13How about Chinese?

00:27:14Perfect.

00:27:15There's the doorbell.

00:27:18That has to be your food!

00:27:19It smells delicious!

00:27:21Wait, before you grab the plates, do this instead.

00:27:24Open your Chinese food container on the table.

00:27:27It becomes the perfect plate.

00:27:29And it's cardboard.

00:27:31Which means no cleaning either!

00:27:34That can of soda you got with your food has a cool feature too.

00:27:38Look at the tiny metal tab there, the one you use to open the can.

00:27:42Guess what?

00:27:43You can fit your straw in there.

00:27:45In fact, that's exactly what they're made for.

00:27:48Go ahead, try it for yourself.

00:27:51If you're not at your computer, take a look at your keyboard right now.

00:27:55If you're not, that's okay.

00:27:56Here's one on the screen.

00:27:58The keycaps are arranged in what's called the QWERTY layout, named after the first six

00:28:03keycaps below the numbers.

00:28:05As it turns out, it wasn't always this way.

00:28:08They used to be laid out alphabetically, which would make more sense when you think about

00:28:12it.

00:28:13This alphabetical layout fell out of use because long ago, there were things called typewriters.

00:28:19Remember those?

00:28:21You pressed down a key, and a type bar would fly out, hitting an inked ribbon and stamping

00:28:26a letter on the piece of paper.

00:28:29Eventually typists got good at this and typed faster.

00:28:32Too fast.

00:28:33The type bars would eventually get caught in a logjam with each other, ruining the flow.

00:28:39To fix this problem, they made keyboards with randomized keycaps.

00:28:44The new layout actually worked better because it made typing harder, helping to slow typists

00:28:48down and prevent the type bars from getting stuck.

00:28:51Much better!

00:28:52Today, no type bars.

00:28:54No typewriters, mostly.

00:28:56People are still fast nowadays, but you just can't help but wonder who was faster, though.

00:29:01Us or them?

00:29:03Keyboards have another hidden feature, too.

00:29:05Have you ever noticed that the F keycap and the J keycap have little bumps on the bottom

00:29:10of them?

00:29:11Turns out, they're there to help people figure out where they are on the keyboard

00:29:15without having to take their eyes off the screen.

00:29:19Grabbing a takeaway cup of coffee at your favorite cafe might be just what you need

00:29:24to fully wake up in the mornings.

00:29:26When you get back home or to work, though, you might be afraid to stain your desk when

00:29:30you put the steaming hot coffee down.

00:29:33Worry not, your plastic lid isn't only good for keeping your coffee hot, it also doubles

00:29:39as a coaster.

00:29:40In fact, they're the perfect size to hold a cup.

00:29:43Try it for yourself!

00:29:46This one's gonna come in handy if you're a home cook.

00:29:49If you're like me, you might have a bit of trouble deciding how much pasta you need

00:29:53for just one serving.

00:29:54Well, if you've got a pasta scoop, grab that.

00:29:58Most people don't know what the little hole in the middle is for and assume it's supposed

00:30:02to help with water drainage or something.

00:30:05It turns out that it helps you measure out a perfect serving.

00:30:09Just see how much dry spaghetti you can fit in the hole and use that as one portion.

00:30:16Out of the store buying coat hangers, you might notice that the plastic ones feel cheaper

00:30:20than the wooden ones.

00:30:22There's a good reason for this – wooden hangers are made out of cedar wood.

00:30:26The big difference between the two is that the wooden ones repel bugs and moths.

00:30:33They're stronger and last longer too, perfect for things that might stay in your closet

00:30:37for a long time.

00:30:40When you brush your teeth, you might've noticed that your toothbrush has blue bristles.

00:30:44They're not just there for show.

00:30:46In fact, they're there to tell you when it might be time to switch toothbrushes.

00:30:51These bristles lose their strength and color when the brush has been worn down, letting

00:30:56you know that it's time to get rid of it.

00:31:00Microwaves often look a bit like mini-TVs, especially ones where you can clearly see

00:31:05the black film around them.

00:31:07This is actually a really important feature that's used to keep the radiation from slipping

00:31:11away.

00:31:12They're called Faraday cages, if you want to get technical.

00:31:16This is why you can stand next to a microwave without melting into a puddle.

00:31:21That's not to say you should stand in front of the microwave and watch your food heat

00:31:25up, but at least you know you won't grow an extra ear or something.

00:31:29Okay, not really.

00:31:32Some ovens have a drawer under them.

00:31:34It's tempting to use this to store random junk you don't use often, but there's a better

00:31:38use for it.

00:31:39Instead, this should be used to help keep the food that's waiting to be served hot.

00:31:44You can take it out of the oven and store it right in this drawer, keeping your oven

00:31:48free for you to carry on cooking.

00:31:52Now you're on a plane looking around trying to pass the time before takeoff.

00:31:56When you examine the window, you notice it has a little, very tiny hole on its bottom.

00:32:02Don't worry, it's not broken.

00:32:04It's there to relieve the pressure that builds up over time as the plane goes up and down.

00:32:10It also lets the air flow through it.

00:32:12Now raise your hand if you've ever ridden on an escalator and scrubbed your shoes on

00:32:16its bristles.

00:32:17Hey, I'm guilty of doing that.

00:32:20Maybe more than I should.

00:32:21It's not there to clean your shoes, though.

00:32:23It's an important safety measure.

00:32:25It stops your shoelaces, clothing, and other stuff from getting stuck in there, avoiding

00:32:30a nasty scene when you go to get off.

00:32:34Sometimes a piece of fabric comes with your new clothing.

00:32:37It usually comes along with the extra buttons in a little plastic bag.

00:32:41You might think it's just a piece of fabric to use for future patching, in case you rip

00:32:45it.

00:32:46But that isn't its purpose at all.

00:32:48It's actually supposed to be put in the washing machine to test how it reacts to various

00:32:53washings.

00:32:54Now you don't have to worry about shrinking your new, expensive coat because you know

00:32:58how it'll react to the wash.

00:33:01Bubbles!

00:33:02Who doesn't love bubbles?

00:33:03Most people have fond memories with bubble blowers as a kid.

00:33:07But as adults, the closest thing we can get to recapturing that feeling is with bubble

00:33:11baths.

00:33:13After a hard day at work, there's nothing better than dipping into a nice warm bubble

00:33:17bath.

00:33:18Right, guys?

00:33:19And the bubbles do more than just clean you.

00:33:22If they're high-quality bubbles, they'll serve as a heat insulator.

00:33:26So they make sure that your bath stays warm for longer.

00:33:31Boxes of chocolate sometimes have these mysterious holes in them.

00:33:34When I'm eating a box, or two, I usually ignore them and take out the chocolate by

00:33:39pressing the bottom of the plastic.

00:33:42But it turns out that I've been doing it wrong the whole time.

00:33:46If you press one of the holes, the chocolate comes right out.

00:33:49I'm certainly going to start doing this from now on.

00:33:54Here's another one from the kitchen.

00:33:56The handle on a pot will often have a hole in it.

00:34:00Most people use this to hang them on a nail on the wall as an easy storage method.

00:34:04The hole has another use too.

00:34:07When you're cooking, you can use this handle to hold your wooden spoon or whatever else

00:34:11you might be cooking with.

00:34:13This makes sure you don't make a mess when you put it down.

00:34:18Glass bottles usually come with a cap in them.

00:34:20Well duh, otherwise the liquid would just spill.

00:34:24In this cap, there's a plastic liner that seemingly has no purpose, right?

00:34:29Wrong.

00:34:30It's a seal!

00:34:31No, not a seal, a seal!

00:34:35It's the kind that helps keep your drink fizzy.

00:34:39Just the refreshment I needed.

00:34:41A lot of doorknobs are made out of brass, and it's not by chance.

00:34:45They're made out of this specific material because it's bacteria's worst enemy.

00:34:50That's right, it destroys them.

00:34:52Perfect for those who want to keep a clean house and avoid germs.

00:34:56Hey, you want a fish?

00:35:01Next time you're getting ready for work, take a closer look at your go-to shirt.

00:35:06Every buttonhole is stitched vertically, but check out the very last hole.

00:35:10It's stitched horizontally, right?

00:35:12This is because the bottom part of your shirt endures the most stress from pulling, as it's

00:35:17where your hips are.

00:35:18So that horizontal buttonhole isn't a mistake, it's put there to stop your shirt ripping

00:35:23as your hips move.

00:35:25That layer of bubbles that forms when you add bubble bath to your tub isn't just for

00:35:29fun.

00:35:30The bubbly layer also acts as insulation and keeps your bath warmer for longer.

00:35:35The pom-pom on top of your beanie wasn't put there as a fashion accessory.

00:35:39The pom-pom was originally added to the hat to prevent sailors banging their heads on

00:35:44the ceilings of the ships that were too low.

00:35:47Crackers have holes in them to stop them cracking and breaking during baking.

00:35:51If the holes weren't there, steam would build up inside the cracker and make it collapse.

00:35:57Those numbers on stickers they put on oranges aren't random.

00:36:01If there are four digits, and the first is 3 or 4, this means the fruit has been made

00:36:06with conventional farming techniques.

00:36:08Five numbers beginning with an 8 means the fruit has been genetically modified.

00:36:13Five numbers beginning with a 9 means the fruit is organic.

00:36:18Margins on paper aren't for writing in dates and numbering lists.

00:36:21They were originally added to serve a protective function.

00:36:25Back in the day, rats used to be a pesky problem in people's homes, and paper was one of

00:36:29their favorite snacks.

00:36:31Margins were added as a safeguard so that the rats would nibble on blank paper rather

00:36:36than taking a bite out of your important work.

00:36:39If you put your Chinese takeout on a plate when it arrives, you're doing more work

00:36:43than you should.

00:36:45Much like the paper condiment pots in fast food restaurants, your cardboard Chinese takeout

00:36:50box can be unfolded to create the perfect size plate for your food.

00:36:55The long neck on your soda bottle is designed like that to encourage you to hold it there.

00:37:00That way, the heat from your hand will only warm that top bit of the bottle instead of

00:37:04heating up your whole drink.

00:37:08Why does a lapel have a buttonhole with no matching button?

00:37:11Originally, coats and jackets did have a corresponding button so that the wearer could turn up the

00:37:16collar and fasten it around the neck to keep warm.

00:37:19Over time, people stopped doing this, and the button was removed.

00:37:23But many suitmakers still keep the non-functioning traditional buttonhole.

00:37:27It's always hard to see your food in the microwave because of that pesky black grate

00:37:32on the window.

00:37:33But it's there to stop harmful microwaves escaping.

00:37:36Called the Faraday shield, it protects you as well as ensures that your food cooks properly.

00:37:43That random diamond on your backpack is called a lash tab or pig snout.

00:37:47It's there so you can thread cords through the holes to carry extra gear.

00:37:52Perfect for camping or long hikes.

00:37:55Golf balls are covered in dimples, rather than being perfectly round, so that the ball

00:37:59can fly through the air more smoothly, decreasing the drag and allowing it to travel further

00:38:04and faster.

00:38:06Your makeup pads have two different sides for a reason.

00:38:09The bumpy side is used for applying makeup, while the flat side is for removing it.

00:38:15Donuts have holes so that the inside and outside cook evenly.

00:38:19Before the holes were added, the inside would often be greasy and doughy while the outside

00:38:23was crisp.

00:38:25Your Apple laptop charger has tiny legs that can be folded out, and they're not there

00:38:30so your charger can stand up.

00:38:32These legs, when unfolded, allow you to wrap the cable around and then clamp it into place,

00:38:38securing it and preventing the cable getting tangled or damaged.

00:38:42Take a look at a soda bottle, and you'll notice a disc inside the bottle cap.

00:38:46This helps seal in the liquid and the drink's fizz, stopping it from going flat.

00:38:52That hole in your hollow lollipop stick isn't to prevent choking, should it ever be swallowed.

00:38:57It's actually there to keep the candy in place.

00:39:00Excess candy flows into the hollow tube, and the hole, which, when it hardens, keeps the

00:39:05pop in place.

00:39:06If it was a smooth stick, the candy would slide off easily.

00:39:11The zipper on leather biker jackets is often sewn diagonally.

00:39:15It's not just a fashion statement.

00:39:17Zips that are stitched vertically can bunch up if the wearer leans forward, but a diagonal

00:39:22zipper won't.

00:39:23That little triangle on your gas gauge is there to let you know which side of the car

00:39:28your gas cap is on.

00:39:29Now you'll never pull up to the wrong side of the pump in a rental car again!

00:39:35Vacuums come with so many attachments, but do any of us really know what that one with

00:39:40long bristles is for?

00:39:42It's for dusting and is perfect for cleaning framed art, blinds, and lampshades.

00:39:47Those tiny holes in the chocolate box tray actually serve a function.

00:39:52Push the hole near the candy, and it'll pop straight out without you having to get

00:39:55your hands dirty.

00:39:57How thoughtful!

00:39:58Some skyscrapers have hollow floors that can contain nothing but an elevator.

00:40:03It's actually a way to get around height limits.

00:40:06Some skyscrapers are given a limit to the number of floors they can have.

00:40:10Because the hollow floors are empty, they add to the height of the building and make

00:40:13it look more impressive without increasing the number of floors and breaking the building

00:40:17contract.

00:40:19These hollow floors also help to prevent the spread of fires.

00:40:23Women's shirt buttons are traditionally on the left for a reason.

00:40:28Back in the day, it was a sign of wealth as it signified that a chambermaid had dressed

00:40:33you, as having the buttons on the left made it easier for them to do up the shirt.

00:40:38Your cuticles serve a purpose, so think before you get rid of them.

00:40:42The small area of skin is there to protect your nails from infection.

00:40:45Without it, bacteria and fungi can get in.

00:40:50What's the difference between a wooden hanger and a plastic one?

00:40:53Aside from helping keep your clothes in shape, cedar wood hangers also repel moths and bugs.

00:41:00If you look closely at an elevator door, you'll notice a tiny hole.

00:41:04This is actually a keyhole used for emergencies or for routine maintenance checks.

00:41:10Those random buttons dotted across your jeans are called rivets and are placed in the weakest

00:41:15spots of the jeans to protect them from ripping due to strain or movement.

00:41:20The Statue of Liberty's crown has 7 points for a reason.

00:41:24They represent the 7 seas and 7 continents and were added so that she could extend her

00:41:29freedom to everyone on Earth.

00:41:32Suitcases often come with 2 zippers so that you can connect them with a padlock to prevent

00:41:37theft.

00:41:38It isn't just used for cooking.

00:41:40It can get rid of tough smells.

00:41:42Rubbing salt on your fingertips after chopping garlic should remove the smell.

00:41:47It also works on shoes.

00:41:49If you're in a hurry to get somewhere, but your phone is low on charge, switch it to

00:41:53airplane mode while it's plugged in.

00:41:55It'll charge much faster.

00:41:59Men's shirts have a loop on the back so that they can be hung on a hook in a dressing room

00:42:03or a locker room without creasing.

00:42:06Vaseline has a hidden purpose.

00:42:08It's great for removing scuffs from patent leather shoes.

00:42:11It'll also shine them.

00:42:13Trunks have an emergency latch if you ever accidentally lock yourself in.

00:42:17Like I do.

00:42:18Don't ask me why.

00:42:20If you fumble around to locate it, all you have to do is pull on it, and the trunk should

00:42:24open.

00:42:26Toasters have a secret slide in the bottom that can be removed so you can clean out all

00:42:31those annoying breadcrumbs.

00:42:33Take a look at your laptop keyboard.

00:42:35There are bumps on the F and J keys, but nowhere else.

00:42:39When your fingers are in the optimal typing position, your index fingers should rest on

00:42:43these two keys.

00:42:45The bumps have been added so that you can correctly position your hands for typing without

00:42:49looking at your keyboard.

00:42:51If you happen to be missing your index fingers, perhaps from feeding sharks a little too closely,

00:42:56then you're out of luck.

00:43:02So you're hungry, but not quite ready to eat a three-course meal just yet?

00:43:06How about some instant noodles instead?

00:43:08Ah, the water's boiled, your tummy's rumbling, but there's a problem.

00:43:13The Styrofoam cup's broken, and the noodles are exposed.

00:43:16Wait, is that a space at the bottom of the cup?

00:43:20Why?

00:43:21That space is for protecting the noodles.

00:43:23It's not the company trying to save money or anything.

00:43:26Notice how the ramen in cups is hardly ever broken, but the one in the packet comes out

00:43:30looking like a mess?

00:43:32This technique is called a middle suspension.

00:43:35The noodles are packed in tightly to stop them from getting crushed in the delivery

00:43:39truck.

00:43:40It's not just about the noodles looking nice and long.

00:43:43It also helps those tasty noodles soften more easily.

00:43:48Morning breath isn't the best.

00:43:49Luckily, there's an easy way to get rid of it.

00:43:52Yeah, it would've been easy to think that mouthwash was invented for, you know, washing

00:43:56your mouth.

00:43:57Well, mouthwash was originally invented and sold as a floor cleaner.

00:44:02It was sold to hospitals as an antiseptic for years.

00:44:06It never really took off.

00:44:08Some genius in marketing rebranded it as a mouthwash, and the rest is minty fresh history.

00:44:14So after you've cleaned your teeth, just remember, rebranding can be pretty powerful.

00:44:20It's hard to imagine a world without the Internet these days.

00:44:24No streaming, no online games, or pictures of cute little kitties.

00:44:28Yeah, that's not what it was designed for, but who cares, right?

00:44:32The prototype Internet was called ARPANET, or the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network.

00:44:39This machine was very sensitive.

00:44:41To stop anyone from turning it off, some clever scientist stuck a piece of paper on it with

00:44:45these powerful words.

00:44:47This machine is a server.

00:44:48Do not power it down.

00:44:50It was written in red ink.

00:44:52Hey, nice touch!

00:44:55Having your professor scribbling in the margins of your notebook isn't exactly new.

00:44:59Except that margins weren't designed for that.

00:45:02They're rat protection.

00:45:04Back in the day, rats would nibble on paper all the time.

00:45:07So if you wrote something on the edge of the paper, it ended up inside a hungry rat.

00:45:12A couple of well-placed lines stopped your best answers from getting eaten.

00:45:16Hey, I can't finish this pizza.

00:45:20Time to cover up those leftovers.

00:45:22Luckily, I have plenty of plastic wrap.

00:45:25A little tug, and the roll just jumped out.

00:45:28Prison break!

00:45:29If you look at the rat's home, the long, thin box, there's a special little feature

00:45:34that can help you.

00:45:35A cardboard tab on each end.

00:45:37Push them in, and the roll's not going anywhere.

00:45:41Strange that I've never seen them before.

00:45:45It's lunchtime.

00:45:46I'm feeling like a California roll today.

00:45:49Seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crabmeat.

00:45:53Or is it?

00:45:54It's actually imitation crabmeat.

00:45:57It's basically cheap white fish blended with sugar.

00:46:00The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.

00:46:03Yummy!

00:46:04That's maybe why it's called the hot dog of the sea.

00:46:08Nah, I just made that up.

00:46:11Your microwave has a secret we've all seen, but never paid attention to.

00:46:16That black mesh you see on the door is a Faraday cage.

00:46:20It stops the electromagnetic energy, or the microwaves, from escaping.

00:46:24And cooking you, too.

00:46:26That's how it heats up your food so quickly.

00:46:29Every microwave has to have one, and they all vary in quality.

00:46:33This Faraday cage can even stop signals from your phone.

00:46:36Which I guess is useful.

00:46:38You don't need your popcorn to stop popping in order to take a call, do you?

00:46:42Airplane mode's a bit easier, though.

00:46:46Ever taken an IQ test and realized you're Einstein-level smart?

00:46:50Me neither.

00:46:52The median IQ is only 100, plus there's very little evidence that Einstein ever even

00:46:58took the test.

00:46:59In the beginning, most people thought the test was too vague to be helpful in any way.

00:47:04The test was designed for children who needed help with their studies.

00:47:07Later, they realized it could be adapted to identify intelligence.

00:47:11But it was never originally designed for that.

00:47:15Hey, never pop bubble wrap!

00:47:17You're missing out!

00:47:19And you guessed it, it was never meant to be popped or used in the way we use it today.

00:47:24It was invented as a new, textured wallpaper.

00:47:28By sealing two shower curtains together, they created the first bubbles.

00:47:32The idea never really took off, obviously.

00:47:35After failing as wallpaper, it discovered its true meaning in life – it could protect

00:47:40sensitive items.

00:47:42When the first computers were being shipped, bubble wrap was there to help.

00:47:46Imagine a house with bubble wrap wallpaper in every room.

00:47:49Best or worst thing ever?

00:47:51Hey, leave me a comment below!

00:47:54If you owned one of the biggest companies in the world, selling one of the most known

00:47:58products on the planet, how would you keep your company's secret a secret?

00:48:03The formula for Coca-Cola isn't patented.

00:48:06The first recipe was, but when they made changes, no patent ever went through.

00:48:11The secret formula is still only known by a few people at the company.

00:48:16Not only that, but not even Coca-Cola's rival wants the recipe.

00:48:21In 2006, a disgruntled employee tried to sell off the secret, but it didn't work.

00:48:28Hey, take a look at your brand-new mattress.

00:48:30Do you see the Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law tag?

00:48:34Wow, that thing looks pretty serious.

00:48:37Good news though, the tags aren't meant for you.

00:48:39They're aimed at the mattress seller.

00:48:41A hundred years ago, mattress makers used to create the filling with basically anything.

00:48:47Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.

00:48:50Then strict laws stopped old hospital beds from being used.

00:48:54Their mattresses were filled with germs.

00:48:58On a rainy day, Play-Doh is something everyone can make at home.

00:49:02Mash up some flour, water, salt, food coloring, and wham!

00:49:07Any creative person is amused for hours.

00:49:09Cheap, clean, non-toxic, the perfect modeling clay.

00:49:14But it was never made for that.

00:49:16This stuff was originally for cleaning up walls in the 1930s.

00:49:20That's because people started going crazy for wallpaper, which you couldn't use soap

00:49:24and water on.

00:49:25Eventually, Play-Doh had to find a new home.

00:49:30Have you ever finished a lollipop and noticed a hole in the stick?

00:49:34This hole isn't just for show or to make a musical instrument with after you're done.

00:49:39It's there to keep that tasty sweet treat from falling off.

00:49:43While the candy's still hot, it's poured into a mold.

00:49:46As it hardens, the candy flows into the hole and creates an anchor.

00:49:51Not into lollipops?

00:49:53How about good old American gummy bears?

00:49:56Unfortunately, they aren't American at all.

00:49:58They're German.

00:49:59A German company started making them in 1922.

00:50:03The original name was Gummy… something something.

00:50:06Anyway, they got the inspiration from real dancing bears at live shows.

00:50:11These treats eventually made it all the way around the world.

00:50:16Ever wondered what those little bumps were for on the F and J keys on your keyboard?

00:50:21These little raised ridges are to help your index fingers be in the best possible spot

00:50:26for lightning-fast typing.

00:50:29By placing those fingers on F and J, it makes it way easier to reach all the keys, especially

00:50:33if you don't look at the keyboard.

00:50:36Now, everybody loves a Slinky.

00:50:38If you've ever watched one of them strut down the stairs with groovy music in the background,

00:50:43congrats, you're definitely a YouTube fan!

00:50:46People of all ages loved it when it came out.

00:50:49Which is crazy because it was never meant to be a toy at all.

00:50:53It's a spring!

00:50:55It was originally designed to stabilize sensitive nautical devices on ships.

00:50:59Nothing fun about that at all.

00:51:02Until that amazing day when one of them fell off a table and danced its way into our hearts.

00:51:08After many experiments, the new and improved Slinky was born.

00:51:12Give that team of scientists a medal!

00:51:16Now that little pocket on your jeans wasn't designed for loose change or keys.

00:51:20It was originally made to store your pocket watch.

00:51:23You don't have a pocket watch?

00:51:25How is that possible?

00:51:26They were all the rage in the 1890s.

00:51:30But that's not all that makes your old pair of jeans interesting.

00:51:33Look around the pocket areas, you'll see rivets sticking out.

00:51:37No, they're not some cool fashion idea from the past.

00:51:41These rivets serve a very crucial role.

00:51:44They help protect the sensitive areas of the jeans that get the most wear and tear.

00:51:48Back in the day, most people wore jeans to do hard manual labor, so they needed to be

00:51:53tough.

00:51:54If those guys back then saw you paying $100 for a pair of ripped jeans, they'd probably

00:51:59pass out from shock.

00:52:02Next time you follow a recipe where you need to separate egg yolks from whites, try this.

00:52:07Peel a clove of garlic and rub your fingers with it.

00:52:10Carefully break an egg into a bowl.

00:52:13With your garlicky fingers, pick up the yolk.

00:52:16And voila!

00:52:17You can now marvel at how perfectly it separates from the egg white.

00:52:22If it's egg peeling time, there are two easy ways to do it.

00:52:25When cooking eggs, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water.

00:52:29This will make peeling eggs much easier.

00:52:32You can also place them under cold running water as soon as they're ready.

00:52:36The egg shells will come off much easier, and you won't burn your hands while peeling

00:52:40the eggs.

00:52:43The signs of Rhodes have sleeper lines for a very important reason.

00:52:47Their main function is to alert those drivers who doze off behind the wheel.

00:52:51When a car starts steering off the road, the tires go over the lines, and the sound wakes

00:52:56the driver up.

00:52:59Those price tags and labels that come glued to your Tupperware are easier to remove than

00:53:03you might think.

00:53:04No need to waste hot water and soap trying to remove them.

00:53:08Take a hair dryer instead.

00:53:10Blow some hot air directly onto the tag for a minute or so.

00:53:13There you go.

00:53:14The tag comes off at once.

00:53:17White household appliances might get yellow with time.

00:53:20To make them white again, use this simple trick.

00:53:24Apply bleaching cream to the surface of an item, wrap it in plastic, and let it stay

00:53:28this way overnight.

00:53:30The next morning, check it out.

00:53:32It'll be as white as when you first bought it.

00:53:35When you buy a pack of cans, opening it might turn into a problem.

00:53:40You probably tear a hole in the plastic and try to squeeze a can out of there.

00:53:44But the bottom of cans was actually designed to make this part much easier.

00:53:49Grab a can and rub it over the top of another can from the pack.

00:53:53A circle the exact same size of the can will be cut out.

00:53:56This way, you can easily remove the new can from the pack without destroying the entire

00:54:00thing.

00:54:03Now to the art of lime squeezing.

00:54:06When you pick limes at the grocery store, you never know how juicy they are.

00:54:09And often, when you bring them home and squeeze them, almost no juice comes out.

00:54:15Try heating these citruses in a microwave for 30 seconds before cutting them open.

00:54:19You'll see that the juice will come out much easier.

00:54:23But be careful, they're gonna be hot and you don't want to burn your hands.

00:54:28If you're hanging out with your friends and feel like listening to some music but

00:54:31don't have a loudspeaker, there's no need to worry.

00:54:34Place your phone in a cup or bowl.

00:54:37The sound will get louder instantly.

00:54:41If you don't have a hanger at hand but still need to hang your shirt, this trick is for

00:54:45you.

00:54:46Most dress shirts have a tiny loop on the back between the shoulders and you can use

00:54:50it to hang your shirt.

00:54:52How about the worst case scenario?

00:54:54Your phone is running out of battery and you're running late.

00:54:57Try this simple trick.

00:54:59Switch on airplane mode.

00:55:01Your phone will charge to 100% in no time.

00:55:10You can run the sticky part of a post-it note along your laptop's keyboard.

00:55:14This will help remove tiny bits of food and dust that get stuck in between the keys.

00:55:19Avoid putting really hot food into plastic containers.

00:55:23Hot plastic releases all kinds of toxic chemicals and we don't want our food to absorb that

00:55:27nasty stuff, right?

00:55:31It can be better than a bubble bath in the evening but the bubbles are not only pretty

00:55:35and smell nice, they also keep the water temperature hot for longer.

00:55:39This way, you can enjoy a long hot bath without getting cold too quickly.

00:55:45You got home craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich but your peanut butter now has two

00:55:49layers and the oil is at the top.

00:55:52To avoid getting disappointed, next time, store a peanut butter jar turned upside down.

00:56:01Your screwdriver and wrench can work together to remove that stubborn screw.

00:56:06Grab your screwdriver's handle with a wrench and use it to apply more force.

00:56:10This method will also help you reach more difficult areas.

00:56:15There is a reason why your coffee stirrer looks like a straw.

00:56:18It has holes in it because it reduces the amount of plastic manufacturers have to use.

00:56:23Plus, they prevent the stirrer from floating.

00:56:26The holes in the stirrer get filled with coffee which in turn makes it heavier.

00:56:33And speaking of coffee, you should never buy the product that is more than 18 months old.

00:56:37Make sure to look at the best before date when buying it.

00:56:42If you've ever had trouble with those classic salt and pepper shakers, the ones you may

00:56:46see in diners, I've got a trick for you.

00:56:49Instead of shaking your entire arm to try and get some salt out of the container, try

00:56:53rubbing the bottom of one container with the bottom of the other.

00:56:57Grab the salt and hold it so that the bottom of the container faces downward.

00:57:01Now, while holding the pepper shaker upright, rub the two bottom parts together, creating

00:57:06circular friction between them.

00:57:08After this, the salt will spill effortlessly.

00:57:12After a long day of hiking, your shoes might smell funny.

00:57:14Well, I've got good news for you.

00:57:17Put dry tea bags inside your shoes and keep them in a dry place for a while.

00:57:21The tea bags will absorb bad smells and make your shoes dry.

00:57:26If you've torn your flip-flop while taking a walk, there's a way to save the day, but

00:57:30only if you have a bread clip with you.

00:57:32First, push the strap back into its hole.

00:57:35Then attach the bread clip to the bottom of the flip-flop strap.

00:57:39Here you go!

00:57:41Your body needs a daily amount of vitamin C to boost your immune system, but oranges

00:57:45are a tricky fruit to peel.

00:57:48To avoid getting sprayed all over your face, start by cutting off both the top and the

00:57:52bottom parts of the orange.

00:57:53Then, cut the peel vertically.

00:57:56Hook your fingers under the opposite sides of the cut and open your orange.

00:58:02If it's difficult for you to figure out how much detergent you need to wash your clothes,

00:58:06here's a tip for you.

00:58:07Usually, detergent caps have markings that indicate the exact amount of liquid you should

00:58:12use per wash.

00:58:14It helps your detergent last longer.

00:58:18Permanent markers are not as permanent as you might believe they are.

00:58:21I can prove it.

00:58:23Let's say you used a permanent marker, thinking it was a regular one, to draw something on

00:58:27a whiteboard.

00:58:28Good news for you, you don't need to throw the board away yet.

00:58:31There's a way to save it.

00:58:33Get a regular marker and use it to draw over the lines left by the permanent one.

00:58:37Let it sit for a while so that both markers blend in together.

00:58:41The thing is, the ink of the regular marker contains a solvent that dissolves the pigment

00:58:46the permanent marker contains.

00:58:48Now take a paper towel and rub the whiteboard clean.

00:58:52The marker will come off easily.

00:58:55If you need to peel peaches, use the technique called blanching.

00:58:59First, heat up some water.

00:59:01Wait until it starts boiling.

00:59:03Soak the peaches in the water for about 20 seconds, then put the fruit into a bowl with

00:59:07cold water and leave them for about 5 minutes.

00:59:12There you have it.

00:59:13The peel will come off nicely and easily.

00:59:17That plastic lid covering your drink can be used as a coaster.

00:59:20Take the lid off and put it on the table.

00:59:23The bottom of your cup will fit perfectly into the lid's inner ring.

00:59:27No more stained tables from now on.

00:59:31Bristles on escalators are there for safety reasons.

00:59:34They remain stationary while the escalator is moving, preventing people from standing

00:59:38too close to the sides.

00:59:41This helps to avoid accidents like getting your shoelaces stuck.

00:59:46If you pay close attention to elevator doors, you'll notice they have a small hole in them.

00:59:52This is a keyhole and only authorized personnel have the key to it.

00:59:55They use it in emergency situations or during a regular maintenance routine.

01:00:05Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.

01:00:09Is this a myth or a fact?

01:00:12This is actually true.

01:00:14Many products favor the righties.

01:00:16Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.

01:00:19Let's say public transport.

01:00:21Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?

01:00:26Household equipment and devices are one more example.

01:00:29Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances are

01:00:34designed with right-handed people in mind.

01:00:37The same goes for shirt pockets.

01:00:39While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between

01:00:43tasks, overall, most people are right-handed.

01:00:47A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed and 10%

01:00:54are left-handed.

01:00:55This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side than on the

01:00:59right side of their garments.

01:01:02Try it out for yourself.

01:01:03Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.

01:01:08Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape, which makes it easier to put

01:01:12things inside the pocket and take them out.

01:01:16Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.

01:01:18What do you think about this, bodybuilders?

01:01:21Myth or fact?

01:01:23This is a myth.

01:01:25It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.

01:01:28I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.

01:01:31And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.

01:01:35Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.

01:01:38Do you think this is a myth or a fact?

01:01:42This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.

01:01:468 glasses are not a magic number.

01:01:49Hydration needs differ from one person to another.

01:01:52How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.

01:01:57The temperature of the place where you live affects this number too.

01:02:00If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.

01:02:04Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.

01:02:12Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.

01:02:15If this is true, we should warn bunnies.

01:02:18Any guesses, fact or myth?

01:02:21It's a myth.

01:02:22Carrots are about 85% water.

01:02:24One pound of cooked carrots only contains 3 teaspoons of sugar.

01:02:28According to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.

01:02:32Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals, and eating them can help lower blood sugar.

01:02:39Medieval people believed in flat Earth.

01:02:41Is this a myth or a fact?

01:02:43Obviously, flat Earth is a myth.

01:02:46But so is the history built around this myth.

01:02:49You can't say that at those times.

01:02:50The whole world was skeptical about Earth's spherical shape.

01:02:54Even everyday visible things proved that.

01:02:57For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset

01:03:02formed an arc over the horizon.

01:03:06Vikings wore horned helmets.

01:03:08Is this a myth or a fact?

01:03:10The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.

01:03:16But in reality, there were no horns.

01:03:19There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.

01:03:23Detox juices cleanse your body.

01:03:25Is this a fact or a myth?

01:03:28It's a myth.

01:03:30Detoxification doesn't work that way.

01:03:31Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing the spleen, liver, kidneys,

01:03:37especially the liver.

01:03:40Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.

01:03:43A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.

01:03:48Nuts are junk food.

01:03:49Any thoughts?

01:03:51Myth or fact?

01:03:53You're right.

01:03:54This is a myth.

01:03:56Nuts are full of healthy fats.

01:03:58They're good for your heart and other organs.

01:04:02The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.

01:04:07Is this a fact or myth?

01:04:09Fact.

01:04:11Imagine all that waste.

01:04:13When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.

01:04:17These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.

01:04:21Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.

01:04:26Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks that are said to make your

01:04:30clothes super clean and as good as they were on day one.

01:04:35What if those laundry tips are actually myths?

01:04:38I got three of them lined up for you.

01:04:41Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.

01:04:43Is it true or not?

01:04:46This is a myth.

01:04:47You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other

01:04:51clothes.

01:04:52But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.

01:04:56In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.

01:05:01Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.

01:05:05Is this a myth or fact?

01:05:07That's another laundry myth.

01:05:09You want to rid your clothes of germs, yet hot water alone won't be enough for this.

01:05:14Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.

01:05:20You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.

01:05:23Is it true?

01:05:25Most people apply water and soap to the stain, starting from the front side of the fabric.

01:05:30But that's not the best option.

01:05:32A much better way is to start from the back.

01:05:34The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.

01:05:37Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.

01:05:43Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.

01:05:47Is it a myth or fact?

01:05:50That's a fact.

01:05:51Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.

01:05:56Most people struggle to learn grammar, yet in our daily lives, we don't always follow

01:06:00grammar rules.

01:06:02Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.

01:06:06Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them

01:06:10to your vocabulary.

01:06:12Let me give you an example.

01:06:13It's from your first year at school.

01:06:15Yep, the alphabet song.

01:06:19Are you a morning person or a night owl?

01:06:21Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.

01:06:26The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.

01:06:30Do you think this is possible or is it an urban legend?

01:06:35This is a fact.

01:06:36Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.

01:06:41It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher Dr. William C. Demond.

01:06:47The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.

01:06:51Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.

01:06:56Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.

01:06:59Myth or fact?

01:07:01It's a myth.

01:07:02There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to

01:07:07sleeping less.

01:07:08Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier

01:07:13during the day?

01:07:14It's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.

01:07:18Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.

01:07:24Many grown-ups need five or fewer hours of sleep.

01:07:28Can it be true?

01:07:29Well, this one's easy.

01:07:31It's a myth.

01:07:32Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps seven

01:07:37to nine hours per night.

01:07:39Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short

01:07:43night's sleep, but such people are an exception, one in four million.

01:07:49The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.

01:07:55What do you think?

01:07:56Myth or fact?

01:07:58It's a myth.

01:07:59A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.

01:08:04Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.

01:08:07Do you believe that?

01:08:10This will probably come as no surprise.

01:08:12It's a fact.

01:08:13How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?

01:08:18Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.

01:08:22Use a marker and cover the last four digits.

01:08:24You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.

01:08:29Have you had a house guest that didn't use a coaster?

01:08:32Get a hair dryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.

01:08:36Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.

01:08:40If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.

01:08:45Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears, then wipe it off.

01:08:50Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.

01:08:54Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.

01:08:57Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks, and in the morning, pour

01:09:02the water out of the pan.

01:09:03This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.

01:09:07Picture this.

01:09:08You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.

01:09:12You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.

01:09:15Don't panic.

01:09:16Hang the shirt up in the bathroom, and while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture

01:09:20will unwrinkle your shirt.

01:09:22It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.

01:09:26The football is on, and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.

01:09:30You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.

01:09:34Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.

01:09:37Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.

01:09:41All done.

01:09:42You can turn on the TV now.

01:09:44Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole, it's normally a sign

01:09:48that you need a new pair, but there's a way to extend their mileage.

01:09:52Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.

01:09:57The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.

01:10:01You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.

01:10:04You've managed to detach it from the box, but how to separate the tape without ripping

01:10:08the paper?

01:10:10Hold both ends of the tape apart, and by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches and separates

01:10:15itself from the paper without tearing it apart.

01:10:19Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.

01:10:24Take two and turn one of them inside out.

01:10:27They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.

01:10:33There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a jog.

01:10:36Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket

01:10:40from the inside.

01:10:42This stops the keys from falling out.

01:10:45You've broken your key in the door.

01:10:47It's stuck.

01:10:48Great.

01:10:49Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100, but for a cheaper and quicker option,

01:10:54try using a hot glue stick.

01:10:56Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the

01:11:00keyhole.

01:11:01The melted glue will enter the available space, covering part of the key.

01:11:06Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.

01:11:10Now just pull it out.

01:11:13If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth, put one

01:11:17end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.

01:11:22Now shake up and down.

01:11:23This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards, a little each time.

01:11:27And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.

01:11:33You've left your keys locked inside the car.

01:11:35It's an older model with a roll-down window.

01:11:37You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.

01:11:41Or use duct tape.

01:11:43Make about 20 two-foot-long strands.

01:11:46Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.

01:11:50Then with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.

01:11:55The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.

01:12:00While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power,

01:12:04leaving them only halfway in.

01:12:07Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with

01:12:11it.

01:12:12The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm and providing easy entry for

01:12:16the screw.

01:12:17You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.

01:12:22Take a small plastic bag that won't leak.

01:12:24Fill it up with water and close it tight, making a round bubble.

01:12:28Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.

01:12:31The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long

01:12:36as it's a sunny day.

01:12:38Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?

01:12:41By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.

01:12:44The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.

01:12:49You've superglued your fingers again.

01:12:51Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.

01:12:54Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.

01:12:57The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.

01:13:01While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.

01:13:06Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.

01:13:11The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the

01:13:16string of the painting over the nail.

01:13:18Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.

01:13:24You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up

01:13:28from the inside might ruin the cake.

01:13:31Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.

01:13:34The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access slice by slice.

01:13:42Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.

01:13:46This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.

01:13:50The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out, much

01:13:55faster than the glugging alternative.

01:13:59There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.

01:14:03Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.

01:14:07On one end, pinch off the shell.

01:14:09Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.

01:14:11The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.

01:14:19When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.

01:14:24A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.

01:14:30You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.

01:14:35Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.

01:14:38Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.

01:14:41You will eventually find it sitting at the end.

01:14:45You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.

01:14:49Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.

01:14:53Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.

01:14:58Place whichever item you find inside the hole.

01:15:00It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.

01:15:04Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.

01:15:09A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.

01:15:13Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources, but also

01:15:18helps prevent bad smells from forming within a bin.

01:15:22Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.

01:15:25A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of

01:15:30the funnel.

01:15:31After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.

01:15:35Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.

01:15:39The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.

01:15:44Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.

01:15:47Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.

01:15:53But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy

01:15:57and shiny?

01:15:58Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.

01:16:02That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria.

01:16:05Sometimes in up to two hours.

01:16:08In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.

01:16:10But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel, you barely see

01:16:15these types of doorknobs anymore nowadays.

01:16:18Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of

01:16:22their own.

01:16:23They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque

01:16:27when twisting.

01:16:29Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.

01:16:34There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing

01:16:38to do with fashion.

01:16:40This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,

01:16:44and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.

01:16:49Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth, so it's easy to imagine

01:16:54why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.

01:16:59Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.

01:17:03If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.

01:17:07Turns out that these are blades that snap off.

01:17:11Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.

01:17:14To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter, the top segment along the next

01:17:18line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.

01:17:22To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade

01:17:26snapper.

01:17:28The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers inspired by the way

01:17:32chocolate bars are segmented.

01:17:35Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.

01:17:38Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.

01:17:42Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,

01:17:47so you can store these packets for further occasions.

01:17:50Whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object, you can place

01:17:54them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.

01:17:59You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing, since

01:18:03they come equipped with a neat indicator.

01:18:06Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.

01:18:11When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars, it's a sign you need to book an appointment

01:18:16with your local car service, since most likely the tires have lost most of their traction

01:18:21and may not be safe for driving any longer.

01:18:24The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.

01:18:30This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.

01:18:33It's called Frit Glazing, which means that a special type of ceramic paint is added to

01:18:39the window for protecting its sealant from UV rays.

01:18:43It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.

01:18:50Whenever you're up for a drive, check out if there's a small tab under your car's rear-view mirror.

01:18:56Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.

01:19:01It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection and reduce the glare of headlights

01:19:06behind you in traffic.

01:19:09People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s, but they became standard

01:19:13somewhere in the 1970s.

01:19:16While you're in the car, check out the headrests, as you most likely don't know that they carry

01:19:21a little disguised purpose.

01:19:23Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height so that they get

01:19:27the proper support for their heads and necks.

01:19:30The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.

01:19:36Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway, these bars

01:19:40come in handy to crack out the car windows.

01:19:44So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.

01:19:47What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation bound to happen.

01:19:52But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off with the gas nozzle

01:19:56still in the tank?

01:19:58Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.

01:20:03They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate when taken out

01:20:07with enough force.

01:20:09Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players,

01:20:15sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals similar to jeans and leather

01:20:19jackets.

01:20:20If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side,

01:20:24similar to the shoelace holes.

01:20:26They're manufactured as such not only to provide extra ventilation but to allow people to get

01:20:31extra creative with their laces when wearing the shoes.

01:20:35Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end for the sole purpose

01:20:39of keeping them together until you're ready to dig into your meal.

01:20:42That may or may not be the whole truth.

01:20:45Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.

01:20:50Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design, which

01:20:55can help with breaking the ends easily.

01:20:57The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks to keep it more sanitized

01:21:03in hopes it can be used again, since they won't be touching the table or any other

01:21:07surface.

01:21:08Women's bikes have a special design which, surprisingly, has a historical and fashionable

01:21:14purpose.

01:21:15The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up for the generally shorter height

01:21:19of ladies, compared to that of the average gentleman.

01:21:22While that is the case for handlebars and saddles, the overall frame is lower for an

01:21:27additional purpose.

01:21:28Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day, every day they needed to make sure

01:21:33their outfits wouldn't get caught in the frame.

01:21:36That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle, perfectly made for women and their

01:21:40needs at the time.

01:21:43The fact that toothpastes are multi-colored is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene

01:21:48more fun.

01:21:49There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors, which dates back to the 1970s.

01:21:54In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care, and

01:21:59as such, they were looking for products which could do more than merely clean their teeth.

01:22:05One company was the pioneer in that regard, adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning

01:22:09the blue strip.

01:22:11They later added on the red strip, meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum

01:22:15care.

01:22:17Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube, you may be in for

01:22:21a little surprise.

01:22:23There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap, so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste

01:22:27without cutting yourself or ruining your manicure.

01:22:30Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs or other

01:22:34bacteria into the product itself.

01:22:38On the subject of bathroom countertop items, toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden

01:22:43in the bristle patterns.

01:22:44Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler, they also do come with a practical purpose.

01:22:50Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles intertwined with white ones.

01:22:54The blue dye is meant to fade out, signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.

01:23:00Dentists say that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, but it does serve

01:23:05as a great reminder in case you forget.

01:23:07Still love playing with Lego?

01:23:10Don't judge, hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.

01:23:12Notice there's a hole on top of the Lego heads?

01:23:15Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at Lego designed to prevent

01:23:20choking hazards.

01:23:22The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces is the blocking of the

01:23:26airways.

01:23:28Designing a hole inside the Lego head helps the air to flow freely through the piece until

01:23:33it can be removed safely.

01:23:35We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs, some tubular, some shaped like diamonds,

01:23:40and some even twisted all together.

01:23:43Historically, light bulbs were round and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.

01:23:48It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown, which gave them the

01:23:53round shape to begin with.

01:23:55The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament needed to be at the same distance

01:23:59from every surface of the glass sphere.

01:24:02The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass in the shape of a globe.

01:24:08So grocery carts have loops for a reason.

01:24:11You don't want to put your jacket in your cart next to a bunch of potatoes and onions,

01:24:15do you?

01:24:16Hang it on the loop instead – it's there to help you organize your cart better.

01:24:21Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.

01:24:24Whenever your cart's full, just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra

01:24:29purchases.

01:24:30Lift up the whole metal thing, sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels, and

01:24:35secure it with those handy hooks.

01:24:38If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.

01:24:42It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.

01:24:45You need more tension.

01:24:47Just tie it in a knot.

01:24:49Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird – it's just a marketing trick.

01:24:54Back in the 70s, a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe to show that their toothpaste

01:24:59had double action.

01:25:01Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.

01:25:05Those blue bristles on your toothbrush actually make sense.

01:25:09They gradually lose their color over time.

01:25:12When the blue's faded, it's time to change your toothbrush.

01:25:16Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?

01:25:20Its hidden purpose is to drain water out, to keep it from rusting.

01:25:24It's also the place to lubricate a padlock – a drop of oil in there will make it open

01:25:29and close way easier.

01:25:32Those ridges on the edge of dimes aren't just for show.

01:25:36People used to shave off the edges, then melt the edges down into new coins.

01:25:40But thanks to the new design, it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges

01:25:45off.

01:25:47If you still struggle with peeling an orange, here's another way of opening it.

01:25:51First, cut off the top and bottom.

01:25:54Make a slit on the side and pull it open.

01:25:57That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.

01:26:02These tubes are usually sealed with foil, so unless you love breaking your nails trying

01:26:07to open them, just flip the cap over and push.

01:26:12The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime

01:26:17supply of soda.

01:26:19It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.

01:26:22The lid keeps the liquid inside.

01:26:24The rubber disc keeps the gas inside.

01:26:27Until you drink it.

01:26:30If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen, your notebooks are probably all

01:26:35full of holes.

01:26:36The blue side's there for when you need to erase something on much thicker paper.

01:26:40It works on pencil and even ink, as long as the paper's thick enough.

01:26:46Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.

01:26:51They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.

01:26:54Still coming loose?

01:26:56Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.

01:27:02Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.

01:27:06It's handy if you want to be fancy, put your thumb in the indent and pour away.

01:27:12The technical name for this little dude is a punt.

01:27:16Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand are ready to be opened in a new and easier

01:27:21way.

01:27:22Look how happy they are!

01:27:24Try splitting it right down the middle.

01:27:26No more sugar on your fingers, no more tiny little paper bit, even your coffee's happier.

01:27:32Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it so you can hang it on a handy hook in

01:27:37the bathroom.

01:27:38But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.

01:27:44Check out the bottom of the pack, it has a perforated line.

01:27:47Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.

01:27:51Bottles are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.

01:27:55Why?

01:27:56They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.

01:28:01Just a couple of hours and the pesky microbes are gone.

01:28:04But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!

01:28:08Bottles have long necks for a reason.

01:28:10Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.

01:28:15Two zips too much?

01:28:17Maybe.

01:28:18But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.

01:28:22Lock them together.

01:28:23Now no one can open your backpack.

01:28:26Don't have a lock on you?

01:28:27You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paper clip.

01:28:32Anything to slow those pickpockets down.

01:28:35That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.

01:28:40You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.

01:28:44Shoe manufacturers care about their customers, so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister

01:28:51system, pre-installed.

01:28:54Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.

01:28:59Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.

01:29:03Cross your laces and put them through the loops.

01:29:06Now pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.

01:29:10Now run!

01:29:12You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.

01:29:18Don't throw them away.

01:29:19They soak up excess moisture, so any time your shoes are a bit damp, chuck a few gel

01:29:25packets in there overnight.

01:29:28You might've been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.

01:29:31Really.

01:29:32Here's the gist.

01:29:33Don't apply it to your hair.

01:29:35Just apply it to the roots.

01:29:37The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.

01:29:41Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.

01:29:46They were invented to protect people's work.

01:29:49People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.

01:29:52The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.

01:29:55They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their writing further from the

01:30:00edge so it's not lost to a hungry rodent.

01:30:04Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.

01:30:08But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.

01:30:11You can use them to measure liquids.

01:30:13The bottom line equals 1 oz., the second line equals 5 oz., and the third line equals

01:30:1912 oz.

01:30:21If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.

01:30:25Pour it from the other side of the carton.

01:30:28It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.

01:30:32Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.

01:30:38If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.

01:30:42If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and

01:30:48get out.

01:30:50Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are

01:30:54right-handed.

01:30:56It would make way more sense to have them on the right.

01:30:59The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.

01:31:04So for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?

01:31:11The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.

01:31:16It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dyes, maybe a big smiley emoji, but it's

01:31:22actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.

01:31:26When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.

01:31:31The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.

01:31:34It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get

01:31:38mixed in together, right in your cup.

01:31:41It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water because they don't have to

01:31:46wash the machine after each one.

01:31:49Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.

01:31:53Nah, not really, but they look better and are more natural.

01:31:58But there's another reason to use them.

01:32:00They're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.

01:32:04Bonus tip – add some dry orange peel to your closet.

01:32:07No moth is ever going in there again.

01:32:11How many hidden features are there in your car that you have never heard of?

01:32:16Most cars these days have everything color-coded under their hoods.

01:32:20It makes it way easier to know what you need to supervise between services, like the dipstick,

01:32:26the oil cap, or the coolant.

01:32:29You can even have a look at the brake and washer fluid.

01:32:33Anything else that's black or grey, just leave it to the mechanics.

01:32:38Ever seen a snowflake light on the dashboard of your car?

01:32:42It's not there to let you know the winter holidays are coming, if that's what you're

01:32:46thinking.

01:32:47It's actually a sensor that indicates the exterior ambient temperature.

01:32:51It gets activated and pops up the light whenever there's a road warning due to a sharp drop

01:32:56in temperature.

01:32:59You may sometimes even come on with an audio warning or a message on your dashboard to

01:33:03warn you that the roads may be getting icy, so you can either adapt the speed or change

01:33:08to the appropriate tires if necessary.

01:33:13Most cars come with added features for the summertime too, like those neat sun visors.

01:33:18Yours might have an added bonus you might want to check out.

01:33:21We all know they twist to help the driver out when the sun is not shining from the front.

01:33:26But some of them can also extend, so they can provide shade to a larger area.

01:33:33If you figure out your sun visor doesn't extend, there's a simple solution though.

01:33:38Buy a sun visor extender.

01:33:40You can even find them online.

01:33:42They work by being attached to your existing sun visors or windows for better shade coverage

01:33:47and visibility.

01:33:50Let's find some hidden features at home.

01:33:53It's not rocket science, but there is a wrong way to make ice in the freezer.

01:33:57And that's because you're probably not using the ice cube tray correctly.

01:34:02They come with that particular shape because you need to fill the trays until there's a

01:34:06layer of water on the top.

01:34:09This layer will help remove the cubes faster from the tray because it will crack when twisted

01:34:14and leave each cube poking out.

01:34:16You can then grab them in no time and enjoy your drink.

01:34:21If you find that the heat on your oven is too high or you need to cook some delicate

01:34:25dishes that require more control over the temperature, there's an easy way to adjust

01:34:30that.

01:34:32The knobs on your oven should come with calibration screws on their backs.

01:34:37Pop out the plastic knob and adjust it to your preferences.

01:34:41Be sure to disconnect the oven from any energy source before doing it.

01:34:45Do you know what your stove and your car have in common?

01:34:50They both have hoods that you can open if you need to have a peek or if they need some

01:34:54cleaning.

01:34:56If you look closely at the top of your kitchen stove, you will see two hinges located on

01:35:01the back corners.

01:35:03You'll be able to easily lift it up and clean out all the grime that's been stuck in there.

01:35:08Ever wondered why glue doesn't stick to the inside of the bottle?

01:35:12The answer is a bit more complex, depending on the type of glue.

01:35:17But the simple response is, well, it doesn't have any air in there.

01:35:22PVA glue contains some molecules called polymers and water.

01:35:27When the glue is out, the water evaporates, leaving just the sticky polymers behind.

01:35:34Things are more or less the other way around with super glue.

01:35:37It has a chemical that solidifies as soon as it hits water vapors in the air.

01:35:44Did you know Microsoft Word has a feature that you can use for references and a bibliography?

01:35:50It's not only helpful for keeping track of everything, but it also automatically formats

01:35:55all the information accordingly.

01:35:58If you like to surround yourself with as many houseplants as possible, here's an easy way

01:36:03to figure out if they need watering.

01:36:06Stick your fingers into its soil.

01:36:08It should give you a better idea than simply looking at the plant's surface.

01:36:12If you can reach 2 to 3 inches into the soil and feel it's dry, the plant most likely needs

01:36:18some hydration.

01:36:19However, this trick does tend to work better with smaller potted plants because of the

01:36:24limited depth.

01:36:25In any case, it's always best to research the plant's needs in terms of watering and

01:36:30sunlight before committing to a plant.

01:36:34And always be careful not to damage its roots.

01:36:38To be honest, you indeed have clothes you wear all the time and some that just sit there

01:36:42in the back of your closet that you've most likely forgotten about.

01:36:46Here's a neat way to figure out which one is which.

01:36:49For starters, you'll need to turn all of your hangers backwards.

01:36:54If you really feel like putting more effort into this project, you can wrap some pieces

01:36:58of electrical tape on the hangers and write the start date on each.

01:37:02After that, everything is pretty self-explanatory.

01:37:06Each time you wear a particular item, turn the hanger around, making it face forward.

01:37:12After 6 months or a year, all those items that have yet to be turned around should go

01:37:17to donations or yard sales.

01:37:20Another great way to use hangers to help you with your wardrobe organization is to use

01:37:24them for your scarves.

01:37:26They will be wrinkle-free, but you can also see them a lot better and have a clear view

01:37:30of the scarves you actually use and those you should let go of.

01:37:36If you're looking to increase the storage space in your wardrobe, especially when the

01:37:40season changes, go pick yourself up some vacuum-packed storage bags.

01:37:45After that, you just need to fold your garments or other pieces of laundry, like bedding or

01:37:50blankets for example, and place them in the bags.

01:37:55Turn on your vacuum cleaner, place the nozzle on the bag seal and remove all the extra air

01:38:00from the bag.

01:38:01It helps with reducing the storage size of clothes and keeps the clothes clean, dry and

01:38:06moth-free.

01:38:09Should you have an empty basket lying around and you aren't sure if you want to recycle

01:38:12it just yet, you can always repurpose it as a cool lamp.

01:38:17Wicker baskets work best for this.

01:38:20Just cut a small hole in the bottom of the basket and place a pendant light kit there.

01:38:25You can even paint it manually or spray paint if you need it to be in a particular color.

01:38:30Another way to neatly repurpose things around the house is to use leftover cookie jars to

01:38:35store dryer balls, but the sky's the limit here.

01:38:39You can also use dryer sheets to remove dust from screens around your house, like computers,

01:38:44laptops or TVs.

01:38:47These items are electrically charged, so they generally attract a lot of dust particles.

01:38:53Dryer sheets are made to reduce static clean, so they won't only remove the dust but also

01:38:58help keep it at bay for a longer period of time.

01:39:02Dryer sheets also help out if you're having a bad hair day, believe it or not.

01:39:06They can seriously help out taming flyaways whenever your frizz just gets out of control.

01:39:13Run one of those dryer sheets from the roots of your hair all the way down to the tip and

01:39:17be amazed.

01:39:19If there's a particular type of soap bar you like the smell of and want to replicate that

01:39:24on your clothes too, pick up one of those bars to make a day's clothes fresher.

01:39:30Place it in a fabric and place it anywhere between your clothes.

01:39:34Your shirts should smell awesome every time you pick them up.

01:39:37You can also save on fabric softener.

01:39:41I don't know about your washing machine, but mine does love to jump, I'll tell you that.

01:39:46If yours tends to run out of its designated place, especially during those intense spinning

01:39:51cycles, it happens because it's not perfectly fixed to the floor.

01:39:56The good thing is that most modern washing machines can self-level since they come with

01:40:00a pair of legs.

01:40:02Just lift the back of the device off the surface area it sits on and it will drop them, locking

01:40:08them into place once it's perfectly leveled.

01:40:16Have you ever wondered what these extra holes at the top of your running shoes are for?

01:40:21They're designed so that you can tie the shoes in multiple different ways.

01:40:25That's useful when you want to compensate for things such as a bad stride or even a

01:40:29damaged toe.

01:40:30Plus, you can change the look of your shoes the way you prefer.

01:40:37Many people use a dust jacket of their book as a bookmarker.

01:40:41No problem with that, it will save your book from bent page corners.

01:40:45But the primary purpose of a dust cover is to keep the book safe from distortions.

01:40:50For instance, if you spill juice or drop some of the food on your book while reading it.

01:40:56The tic-tac dispenser has this little groove on its top, so you can dispense only one tic-tac

01:41:01at a time.

01:41:03Even though, let's be honest here, nobody does that.

01:41:06Most of us just spill a whole bunch at once and then we wiggle all those extra tic-tacs

01:41:10back in.

01:41:13Those rubber bumps you see between the tire treads are there for your safety.

01:41:17The raised edges tell you what the minimum height of your tread is.

01:41:21If the bump and the edges are even, it's time for you to visit the tire shop as soon as

01:41:26possible.

01:41:28But if the bumps are well beneath the level of the edges, you're good to go.

01:41:33What about that black grating on the microwave window?

01:41:36It's something called a Faraday shield.

01:41:39And it's there to prevent microwaves from getting away and turning the entire room into

01:41:43a Faraday cage.

01:41:45If the microwaves escape, your meal won't cook properly either.

01:41:49So yep, the cage is not there to make it difficult for you to see your meal while it's cooking.

01:41:54It's keeping the electromagnetic energy inside.

01:41:59How about a wrench-compatible screwdriver?

01:42:02Cover your screwdriver with the end of your wrench and you can increase its torque.

01:42:06That's why the head of your screwdriver is designed the way it is.

01:42:10If you have odd angles, you can use this strategy.

01:42:14You've probably heard those myths, the blue side of the eraser can erase the pen.

01:42:19False.

01:42:20Its purpose is to erase a pencil.

01:42:22But in case you're writing something on heavier paper, the blue side can remove smudges you

01:42:27see after using the pink eraser too.

01:42:31Have you ever wondered why oranges in supermarkets mostly come in the red mesh bag?

01:42:37Here's a trick to make this food look more orange and encourage you to make a purchase.

01:42:42An extra tip, don't throw away the mesh bag.

01:42:45Tie it up so you can have a small pot scrubber to clean your sink, kitchen, appliances and

01:42:50dishes.

01:42:53You can see golf balls don't have a perfectly round shape.

01:42:56Their surface is covered with many little dimples, something golf balls didn't always

01:43:01have.

01:43:02At one point, experienced golfers started noticing how through time, older balls with

01:43:07imperfections such as nicks and bumps could travel further.

01:43:12Such things create turbulence in the air around the golf ball, which eventually reduces drag.

01:43:18So manufacturers started producing balls with dimples so they could go farther and faster.

01:43:26You might have noticed that sometimes there are ridges in toothpick tops.

01:43:30It's more hygienic because when you break that off, you can prop the toothpick up on

01:43:34it and it won't touch anything.

01:43:38Another safety feature you'll find, this time in your car, is a tab on your rear view

01:43:43mirror.

01:43:45With it, you can change the position of the mirror so you don't get blinded if there's

01:43:48a car behind you with its high beams on.

01:43:52So this little tab helps you control the glare of lights coming from behind.

01:43:56This feature showed up in the 1930s, but in the early 1970s, it became a part of standard

01:44:01equipment in most trucks and cars.

01:44:06Do you see that tiny hole on your iPhone right next to the rear-facing camera?

01:44:10It's a microphone, and it's there so your phone can record sound as you turn your camera

01:44:15around.

01:44:18Some cables have a thick cylinder towards the end of the cord.

01:44:22It's called a ferrite core or a choke.

01:44:25It's a magnetic iron oxide that stops high-frequency electromagnetic interference.

01:44:31For example, you know that annoying static noise you get if you bring your phone too

01:44:35close to a speaker?

01:44:37This interrupts your call, which is why cable cords with big cylinders are pretty useful,

01:44:42because they prevent these things.

01:44:46Do you know why nearly all luggage bags and backpacks have two zippers?

01:44:50It's way more convenient and easier to open in that way.

01:44:54Not just that, you can also lock these two zippers together to keep the stuff inside

01:44:58your bags safer.

01:45:01You know how toilets at public spots like malls have those big gaps at the bottom?

01:45:07It's primarily for better circulation of air.

01:45:10This type of door also makes it easier to clean the toilet or check if it's occupied

01:45:14if you're standing in line.

01:45:17Other than that, if you get stuck there and the lock gets broken, you still have a way

01:45:21to escape.

01:45:22You can just crawl out.

01:45:26Ever notice those plastic end caps on utility knives?

01:45:30And they also have scales on them, which indicates you may use them multiple times but with sharp

01:45:35edges.

01:45:37You can separate the blades through these plastic end caps, then you can move the slider

01:45:42and bring the sharp blade to the front.

01:45:45If you've ever taken a moment to examine a regular grocery cart, especially their fold-out

01:45:50section, you probably noticed those metal loops jutting out.

01:45:55They're designed to protect the items you carry in your cart.

01:45:59You can use them to hang bags with soft items.

01:46:02You don't want to accidentally squish with heavier products, like bread, or easily breakable

01:46:07things like eggs.

01:46:11Many coffee mugs come with curved notches on their bottom.

01:46:14When you're washing your mugs, put them against the rack at an angle in your dishwasher.

01:46:18This way, the water won't pool in there, so your favorite cup will be completely dry

01:46:22by the time you take it out of the dishwasher.

01:46:26If you're a McFlurry fan, you've probably noticed there's a square hole in the handle

01:46:31of the spoon.

01:46:32It's there so you can attach it to the special machine that mixes the ice cream and your

01:46:36favorite toppings together.

01:46:39The machine has a bar that slips into this square-shaped spoon and then thoroughly stirs

01:46:44it.

01:46:45And you get the spoon so they can minimize the mess during the process.

01:46:49Quite neat, wouldn't you say?

01:46:52A regular milk jug has a dent on one side.

01:46:56Some might see it as a random design decision, but a dent has several purposes.

01:47:02One of them is to get bigger if there's a gas buildup.

01:47:05This happens when your milk is spoiled, so you don't even have to try to check this

01:47:09out.

01:47:10Also, the dent is there so the jug doesn't burst if you accidentally drop it.

01:47:15The dent allows the expansion space that deals with the sudden pressure that happens when

01:47:20you drop the jug.

01:47:23Dental floss.

01:47:24Sure, it's important for your dental health, and it's easy to assume what you do with it.

01:47:28But dental floss is great in the kitchen as well, because it's a very precise cake slicer

01:47:34– way better than a regular knife.

01:47:39Most kitchen shears have a serrated opening right there at the center where the blades

01:47:43and handles meet.

01:47:45It's something you can use to trim difficult herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.

01:47:51Because of this opening, you don't need to pick the leaves off by hand, but de-stem them

01:47:55in one motion.

01:47:58The majority of gelatin containers or single-serving yogurts come with a tinfoil lid.

01:48:04And in most cases, you can use this covering as a disposable spoon.

01:48:09Just peel away the covering, and after a couple of simple folds, you'll have a perfect

01:48:13little spoon for your midday snack.

01:48:17New iPhone models with large screens have a convenient option called Reachability.

01:48:22Thanks to this function, you don't have to struggle to reach the top of the screen.

01:48:26This feature can be found in the phone's accessibility settings.

01:48:29It allows you to lower your screen down.

01:48:32The rumble strips on the side of the road are there to wake up sleepy drivers who doze

01:48:36off behind the wheel.

01:48:38And when your tires drift off onto these strips, the noise and vibration work like

01:48:42an alarm clock.

01:48:44Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle.

01:48:47They allow you to use the device for multiple purposes.

01:48:50They're placed between the handle grips for you to crack nuts, crab shells, and whatnot.

01:48:55You can also open jars and bottles with their help.

01:48:58Some people even use these teeth to remove stems from herbs.

01:49:02If your audio jack has three rings, it means your device can produce stereo sound, and

01:49:07your earphones have the microphone function.

01:49:09The black grating on a microwave oven door is called a Faraday shield.

01:49:14It stops microwaves from getting away.

01:49:16If they do, your food won't cook properly.

01:49:19The digits on an egg can tell you a lot about the product.

01:49:23In many countries, there's a special labeling system.

01:49:25The first number indicates the method of production.

01:49:28The following two-letter code stands for the country where the egg was produced.

01:49:32And then you can find a registration number.

01:49:34It indicates the laying hen establishment.

01:49:37The first number in this code can vary from zero to three.

01:49:41Zero means it's an organic egg.

01:49:43One – it's a free-range egg, which means it was produced by a hen that was allowed

01:49:47to wander around outdoors.

01:49:49Two stands for an egg produced in a deep litter indoor housing.

01:49:53Three – you're about to buy a cage farming egg.

01:49:57A black band that runs along the edges of your windshield is called the frit.

01:50:01It's a baked-in ceramic paint that starts as solid black bands near the edge of the

01:50:05windshield.

01:50:06Then, it dissolves into smaller dots.

01:50:09The frit makes the glass rougher, and the adhesive sticks to it better.

01:50:13The frit protects the urethane sealant.

01:50:15It's the substance that fixes the glass to the frame.

01:50:18It also prevents the sun's ultraviolet rays from melting the adhesive.

01:50:22As for the black dots, they help distribute the temperature in the car more evenly.

01:50:26They're aesthetically pleasing too.

01:50:28Without them, the contrast between the glass and the dark band would be too obvious.

01:50:34If you see a pair of jeans with an extra loop, those are special jeans for cyclists.

01:50:39They're likely to belong to the commuter clothing line, and the loop's main purpose

01:50:43is to hold your bike lock.

01:50:46Many zipper sliders have outer rings, especially if such sliders are supposed to be used together.

01:50:52These rings are added so that you can connect the sliders with a lock and keep pickpockets

01:50:56away.

01:50:58Keyboards come with little legs.

01:51:00They were designed for you to be able to tilt your keyboard.

01:51:03This way, you can actually see which keys you're hitting.

01:51:06At the same time, a flat keyboard doesn't make your wrists so tired, and people who

01:51:10can type without looking at the keyboard don't need those legs whatsoever.

01:51:14An olive spoon is usually made of stainless steel and has a small hole cut in its bowl-shaped

01:51:20head.

01:51:21The main purpose of this utensil is to lift olives, cherries, pickled garlic, and other

01:51:25products from liquid-filled jars, cans, or bowls.

01:51:29The hole in the middle allows you to drain the liquid gathering in the spoon fast and

01:51:33easily.

01:51:34What'll they think of next?

01:51:36Donuts are shaped like rings because, otherwise, they get overdone at the edges and remain

01:51:40uncooked and gooey inside.

01:51:43Make a hole in the center, and both the outsides and the insides will be cooked at the same

01:51:47time.

01:51:48Round-shaped donuts, with no holes, are usually filled with custard, cream, or jelly.

01:51:54Rich donuts don't have any corners, which means there are fewer weak spots for the filling

01:51:59to spurt out from.

01:52:01If you grab a full juice box a bit too firmly, you can get sticky liquid all over the place.

01:52:06To avoid such situations, flip up the tabs on the sides of the juice box.

01:52:11You can use them to hold your drink.

01:52:13Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on the dashboard.

01:52:16It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.

01:52:20Some manufacturers equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.

01:52:23It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations, and figures out if it's time

01:52:28for the driver to take a break.

01:52:31If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals, and the coffee cup sign starts to

01:52:35flash.

01:52:37Produce stickers on fruit and veggies you get at the supermarket are full of information.

01:52:42If there's a 4-digit code on the sticker, the product was grown conventionally.

01:52:46In most cases, it also means that pesticides were used in the process.

01:52:50If the product is organic, its sticker has 5 digits, and the first one is 9.

01:52:56Genetically modified products also have a 5-digit code, but the first number is 8.

01:53:02Sugar used to be sold in sugar loaves.

01:53:04Those were tall, hard cones.

01:53:07At those times, to get sugar ready for tea, people had to use special hammers to break

01:53:12a loaf apart first.

01:53:14After that, they cut the sugar into smaller and more nicely shaped lumps.

01:53:18Only in the middle of the 19th century, people invented the first press that cut sugar into

01:53:23cubes.

01:53:24This way, the product was easier to store and transport.

01:53:27A little hole in the end of your wrench can provide your screwdriver with some extra torque.

01:53:32Just slide the end with the hole over the screwdriver.

01:53:35You can also use this method when the angle is awkward.

01:53:38While driving, when it's already dark, you might get blinded by the headlights of the

01:53:42car moving behind yours.

01:53:44If you have a manual rear-view mirror, find a tab at the bottom and flip it.

01:53:49The mirror has a reflective material behind its glass.

01:53:52By flipping the tab, you change the angle of this material, dimming the lights in the

01:53:56mirror.

01:53:57Most ice cream scoopers come in different colors.

01:54:00It has nothing to do with aesthetics.

01:54:03The color indicates the size of the scoop.

01:54:05This way, you can easily figure out how many scoops you'll need to fill 32 ounces.

01:54:09Wow, a 32-ounce sundae, sign me up!

01:54:13Some caps on small tubes are hollow on top and have a little spike inside.

01:54:18Its purpose is to break the foil sticker sealing the tube.

01:54:21The neck fits right in this hole, and the spike is designed to break the seal.

01:54:26This way, you don't need to tear the tiny foil seal off with your fingers.

01:54:30The letter R in a circle on the product's packaging means that the trademark is officially

01:54:35registered.

01:54:36Once it's done, the trademark's owner has the right to place this letter on all their

01:54:41products.

01:54:42You can also sue anyone who tries to use their trademark.

01:54:45A gas pump usually has a small metal latch or hook on its handle.

01:54:49That's a trigger lock.

01:54:51You can use it to lock the handle in the open position.

01:54:54Then the gas will keep pumping even if you walk away.

01:54:58Coins used to be shaped randomly or have no shape whatsoever in the past.

01:55:02Dishonest people used it to their advantage.

01:55:05They stole valuable metals the coins were made of by chipping their corners off.

01:55:09It was illegal, and to prevent this kind of fraud, round coins were invented.

01:55:14After that, it became easy to instantly notice when a coin had been fiddled with.

01:55:19Those two holes in a lollipop stick are there to hold the candy in place.

01:55:24When the stick is dipped in hot liquid syrup, it flows into the holes and solidifies.

01:55:28Now your sweet is there to stay.

01:55:31Fabric squares that come with clothes are for you to try out your cleaning products

01:55:35on them first.

01:55:36This way, you won't ruin the entire item once you decide to wash it.

01:55:41The holes in the bottoms of earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.

01:55:45It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.

01:55:49The sound quality also becomes much better.

01:55:52Don't I sound better?

01:55:53Thank you!

01:55:54You can adjust your stapler so that it staples documents together only temporarily.

01:55:59It's done by rotating the crimp area.

01:56:02Most staplers have two options for stapling.

01:56:04One is standard, but the other side bends staples away from the center.

01:56:08Later, when you don't need them anymore, you can easily remove them by hand.

01:56:13If you store peanut butter jars upside down, the oil will move to the bottom, and all the

01:56:18solids will be on top.

01:56:20Hey, don't laugh!

01:56:21That matters to some people.

01:56:23You don't want to get caught with your peanut butter down!

01:56:28Wanna pour yourself a drink before we begin?

01:56:30Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.

01:56:32Yep, that's right.

01:56:34The glass has a stem for a reason.

01:56:36Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature, and it will

01:56:39get warmer much sooner.

01:56:42While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.

01:56:45Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs, but this may not

01:56:50be the best solution for storing them.

01:56:53The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,

01:56:57so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.

01:57:02Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket!

01:57:05Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge, did you know that waiting for

01:57:09food to cool down before refrigerating it may be bad for it?

01:57:14Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of

01:57:18going bad, so pop it in as soon as possible.

01:57:22Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.

01:57:27What's that in your fridge I just saw?

01:57:29Chocolate?

01:57:30Well, that's a big no-no.

01:57:31Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.

01:57:36The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.

01:57:39Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?

01:57:44When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking

01:57:48soda into the water when boiling.

01:57:50The eggshells will peel off way easier.

01:57:54Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.

01:57:59The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.

01:58:05Fan of smoothies?

01:58:06Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.

01:58:09Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.

01:58:13The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free delicious

01:58:18breakfast or snack.

01:58:20After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting

01:58:25it blend away.

01:58:26No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore since the full cycle of the dishwasher can

01:58:30damage the metal plates on the blender.

01:58:33If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich but the peanut butter is all split

01:58:38with the oils on top, remember there's a correct way to store it.

01:58:42Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are

01:58:46spread out evenly.

01:58:49Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency?

01:58:52You're probably digging in too soon.

01:58:54You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting

01:58:58it.

01:59:00Using the right knife will also give you better results.

01:59:03A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.

01:59:08It's pasta night.

01:59:09Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?

01:59:13Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.

01:59:18Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.

01:59:23When using non-stick pans, never use metal utensils.

01:59:27Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.

01:59:29The metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non-adherent

01:59:34surface.

01:59:35Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person?

01:59:38Aren't we all?

01:59:39Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave.

01:59:42Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.

01:59:45Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible but not if the food

01:59:51is piled up.

01:59:53Ever tried to take out a single Tic Tac from the tiny container?

01:59:57Just turn the box on its side.

01:59:58There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.

02:00:03No more shaking the Tic Tac box like a maniac.

02:00:07If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.

02:00:10Placing your phone in a cup or a bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience

02:00:15so much better.

02:00:17In a hurry and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the

02:00:21charging time.

02:00:23Simply set the phone to airplane mode.

02:00:26You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.

02:00:30We all keep our phones in all sorts of places, our pockets, bags, under our pillows.

02:00:35Hence a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.

02:00:39For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.

02:00:42You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers or microphone.

02:00:48Just be sure to be gentle.

02:00:50Nice desk you got there.

02:00:52Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to

02:00:56help you see the keys better?

02:00:58However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift

02:01:02the keyboard up.

02:01:04This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.

02:01:09If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes, just make

02:01:13sure to remove them from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.

02:01:18We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.

02:01:23One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching

02:01:28pillowcase.

02:01:29Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the shelves.

02:01:35When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic

02:01:39reasons.

02:01:40They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.

02:01:45Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.

02:01:49Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?

02:01:54That one just next to your ankles?

02:01:56Well, turns out it's there for a reason.

02:01:59The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.

02:02:03Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you

02:02:07go for a run.

02:02:10Your dress shirts have a tiny secret too.

02:02:12On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders, there's a tiny loop that you

02:02:16can use to hang the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.

02:02:21Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.

02:02:26To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes,

02:02:31instead of folding, try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.

02:02:37This way, you save a lot of space, you have easy access to everything you need, and your

02:02:43clothes will be less wrinkled.

02:02:47Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom

02:02:51as well.

02:02:53Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.

02:02:58To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.

02:03:03There you go, squeaky clean hands for a longer period of time.

02:03:08Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.

02:03:13Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.

02:03:18When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.

02:03:23Be careful though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.

02:03:28Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.

02:03:34You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.

02:03:38The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.

02:03:44Take good care of your loofah as well.

02:03:47Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty

02:03:52bacteria.

02:03:54Either throw it in with your laundry once a week, or let it soak in a solution with

02:03:58diluted bleach.

02:04:00We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do

02:04:05that too.

02:04:07Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.

02:04:12Your skin will thank you for it.

02:04:16You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.

02:04:22Try tying your floss in a knot.

02:04:24With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.

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