Secret emergency codes are used all around us, and they help people stay organized and safe, especially in busy places like airports, malls, or hospitals. For example, when you hear a "Code Adam" in a store, it usually means a child is missing, and staff will look for them immediately. Hospitals often use codes like "Code Blue" for medical emergencies, signaling that someone needs urgent help. At airports, there might be special codes to alert staff about suspicious activity without causing panic among travelers. These codes are meant to be discreet so that only trained people know what’s going on and how to respond. Next time you’re in a public place, you might hear one of these codes and know there's more going on than meets the eye! Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/: Sensor Weather: by Famartin, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2008-07-09_Ely_Airport_ASOS_Present_Weather_Sensor_in_Ely,_Nevada.jpg Airbus Kitchen: by AcidBomber, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Air_Canada_AirbusA340_Kitchen.jpg Meerkat meme: by Callumhand, CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meerkat_meme.jpg LEGO "YUNO " meme: by Ochre Jelly - https://flic.kr/p/w3qkfx, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LEGO_%22Y_U_NO_%22_meme_(Free_to_use).jpg Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.
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00:00You might not know this, but pilots actually have their own way of chatting with one another,
00:06complete with a unique alphabet.
00:08Their alphabet is based on English, but with a few twists.
00:13For instance, instead of saying B, they say Bravo, and R becomes Romeo.
00:18And if you guessed that J stands for Juliet, you nailed it!
00:23But it's not just letters that come with a twist.
00:25The numbers do too!
00:26To prevent mix-ups, some numbers are pronounced differently than you'd expect.
00:31For example, the number 3 is said as Tree, and 5 is Fife, and 9 is Niner.
00:41This whole system is designed to eliminate confusion, since some letters can sound alike,
00:46like M and N, or G and J. Misunderstandings can arise, especially if the connection is
00:53shaky or people have different accents.
00:56The phonetic alphabet steps in to clear things up between the cockpit and the lower tower.
01:01Now, here's a quick challenge for you.
01:04Imagine you're a pilot, and you see the tail number J345R.
01:10How would you call it out on the radio?
01:12That's right!
01:13It's Juliet, Tree, 4, Fife, Romeo.
01:17Pilots have more than just a special alphabet and numbers up their sleeves.
01:21They also use a ton of technical jargon that most of us wouldn't get.
01:26The IEM keeps a growing stash of automated weather observations from airports all over
01:32the globe.
01:34These are usually referred to as ASOS or AWOS sensors.
01:39And the more general term is METAR data, which describes how this info is shared.
01:46But for regular folks like us, decoding this stuff is no walk in the park.
01:51These specialized reports pop up when weather conditions hit certain thresholds, like visibility
01:56dropping below 3 miles.
01:59There's a whole key to decoding an ASOS or METAR observation.
02:04For example, if you spot a dollar sign, that means maintenance check indicator, time for
02:10some TLC on the system.
02:13And if a pilot tells another pilot RAFC ahead, it means that there's rain and funnel clouds
02:19ahead.
02:21Ever noticed flight attendants chatting and want to know what they're saying?
02:25They have their own language, just like pilots do.
02:28Here are some fun terms that you might not know.
02:31A red-eye is an overnight flight where you might not catch any Zs, while a pink-eye is
02:37a late-night flight that ends before midnight.
02:40The galley is an airplane kitchen.
02:44A galley queen is a colloquial expression used to describe a flight attendant who is
02:49especially protective of the galley area and prefers not to have others encroach on that
02:54space.
02:55Now, what do you think a blue room is?
02:59It's a toilet, because of the blue liquid in the toilet bowl.
03:03Hospitals commonly use color codes to signal various emergencies.
03:07They may not use blue for toilets, but red stands for a fire, and gray stands for aggressive
03:13people on-site.
03:15There are also hospital-related number codes, but they're mostly used by the police.
03:21Just imagine a dialogue.
03:2210-45?
03:2310-45-A!
03:24Thank you, doctor!
03:27Sure thing such a dialogue will never happen.
03:30We use words, after all.
03:32But you might have guessed that 10-45 stands for, what is the condition of the patient.
03:38And since the visitor sounds happy, 10-45-A stands for the condition of the patient is
03:43good.
03:45But with the alphabet proceeding, it gets worse.
03:48With the last letter being D, 10-45-D means that the patient has passed away.
03:56The police have a bunch of codes, too.
03:58It's kinda like how pilots have their own phonetic alphabet.
04:02Wanna take a stab at some of them?
04:04Let's start with R. Nope, this time it's not Romeo, it's Robert.
04:10And how about J?
04:12Wrong again, it's not Juliet, it's John.
04:15Guess they're just not feeling the romance.
04:17So why all these letters?
04:19They really help break things down.
04:21For instance, code 904 means fire, but then you've got 904-A for automobile fire, 904-B
04:30for building fire, and 904-G for grass fire.
04:35Makes sense, right?
04:36The letters basically give you a hint about what kind of fire we're dealing with.
04:41It's similar for other codes, too.
04:43Like 1091 signals an animal issue, but 1091-L points to a leash law violation.
04:50However, it gets a little quirky.
04:53If it's a stray animal, they use 1091-A. Go figure.
04:59If you have an IT buddy, you've probably heard some weird things they sometimes say that
05:04you totally don't understand.
05:06Hey, what if it was a code they were using?
05:09Instead, folks from this sector do have a lot of them.
05:13For example, the EEOC abbreviation stands for Equipment Exceeds Operator Capabilities,
05:21which is a roundabout way of saying you might be struggling with your gadget.
05:26Code 18 means the problem is 18 inches away from the screen.
05:31Yikes.
05:33The word picnic might sound delightful for anyone except IT buddies, because it actually
05:38means problem in chair, not in computer.
05:43A short between the headphones is a way to say someone's brain isn't exactly firing on
05:48all cylinders when tech troubles pop up.
05:51Finally, biological interference error is a fun term for human mistakes because let's
05:57face it, we're all human.
06:01If you want to get rougher, Google what IBM stands for.
06:05And no, it's not the name of a company.
06:07Sorry, I can't decipher this one for you.
06:10I'm just not allowed to say such words in here.
06:14If you're someone who hits up galleries regularly or just really pays attention to little details,
06:19you might have noticed those red dots next to some artworks.
06:23Well, they're kind of a secret code that means that piece has been sold.
06:28But hold on, there's more to those dots.
06:32A red half dot usually means the artwork is reserved with a deposit but isn't fully paid
06:38off yet, so it could still be up for grabs if the buyer changes their mind.
06:43In the case of limited editions, a half red dot could mean that one piece is sold, but
06:49there's another identical one still available.
06:53Other colors like green, yellow, or black usually mean that a piece is on hold while
06:59the buyer decides.
07:01Since gallery policies on holds can vary, it's a good idea to ask if you want to reserve
07:06a particular artwork.
07:08Now if you're dreaming of being super wealthy one day, and you will be if you hit the like
07:13button and you spot a piece with a red dot that you're really into, don't be shy about
07:19asking about it.
07:21Sometimes the sale might not go through and that artwork could be up for sale again.
07:27Plus, the artist might have similar pieces or even be open to commissions.
07:33You might wonder why galleries showcase sold pieces.
07:36Well, it's all about maintaining the look and feel of the exhibition.
07:40It helps all the works shine together, plus it gives other visitors a chance to appreciate
07:46pieces that might not be on display in the future.
07:50But watch out!
07:52Some galleries may use those red dots to stir up interest and create a sense of demand,
07:57nudging buyers to make a purchase.
07:59And sometimes sold artworks stay on display simply because the buyers are waiting to add
08:05them to their collections later on.
08:08Since January 2017, almost all construction workers in the UK have to wear color-coded
08:14hard hats to keep everyone safe on site.
08:18This system helps clarify each person's role and qualifications.
08:22So here's the breakdown.
08:24Black hats are for supervisors.
08:27Orange hats indicate slingers or signalers.
08:31White hats are worn by site managers, competent operatives, or vehicle marshals.
08:37Blue hats are given to inexperienced workers, visitors, apprentices, or architects.
08:42If you see a green hat with a sticker, that's a first aider, while a red hat with a sticker
08:47represents a fire marshal.
08:51It's a simple way to keep track of who's who and ensure safety.
08:56Have you ever noticed those buttons on the lids of McDonald's drinks?
09:00When you order a bunch of drinks, these buttons help staff quickly figure out which is which.
09:05It's especially handy when many drinks look similar, like Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Coke
09:11Zero.
09:12For example, pressing one button means it's Diet Coke, and pressing two buttons indicates
09:17Coke Zero.
09:18This system is also used for McCafe hot drinks, minimizing the risk of spills.
09:24While the buttons also apply to drinks like Sprite or Fanta, which are sugar-free, they're
09:29especially crucial for Coke variations, making sure everyone gets the right drink, like those
09:34who need to keep an eye on sugar intake.