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00:00:00Did you ever notice that the toilet paper color is usually white?

00:00:04But this color wasn't always a favorite.

00:00:07In fact, colored toilet papers popped out on the shelves in the 1950s.

00:00:12Homeowners purchased pink, blue, yellow, green, and even black paper

00:00:18because these colors matched the interior.

00:00:21But eventually, many doctors began to associate the dye in colored toilet papers with increased health risks.

00:00:28Also, the dye didn't allow the colored paper to decompose as quickly when it was flushed down,

00:00:33which increased the risk of clogging septic tanks.

00:00:37This made manufacturing and retail prices too high compared to the basic white paper,

00:00:42and eventually, the demand began to fall.

00:00:47And now, let's take a closer look at these fancy patterns.

00:00:51Most people probably don't care about the decorations when it comes to their toilet paper.

00:00:56However, these patterns still exist.

00:00:59But why?

00:01:00Well, there are several opinions.

00:01:02Some say it's just a marketing tool.

00:01:05Manufacturers use pretty decor to make their products look more aesthetically pleasing

00:01:10and to make customers associate their brand with elegance and a luxurious lifestyle.

00:01:15Another explanation is more practical.

00:01:18These patterns fluff up the paper, which makes it more absorbent.

00:01:23Speaking of fluffiness, have you ever wondered why they have such rough toilet paper in public toilets?

00:01:30The most obvious answer is that high-quality toilet paper is more expensive.

00:01:35Also, companies prefer purchasing giant rolls of low-quality paper because they can change them less frequently.

00:01:42This decision also helps prevent stealing.

00:01:45Yes, people actually steal paper from public toilets.

00:01:50Have you ever noticed that light switches in public toilets are usually placed outside?

00:01:55Well, it's not a coincidence.

00:01:58Construction companies do it for safety reasons because, as we all know, electricity plus water is a dangerous combination.

00:02:05And light switches are connected to power.

00:02:08Therefore, electricity literally flows through them.

00:02:11Of course, professionally installed switches will have a bunch of additional safety precautions.

00:02:16But most builders prefer not to take risks.

00:02:19The UK has far stricter rules for light switch safety compared to the US.

00:02:24That's why if you live in London, you'll probably find light switches outside the bathroom more commonly.

00:02:30But don't worry, most bathrooms in the US feature independent electrical circuits.

00:02:36This provides additional safety in case of accidental electric shock.

00:02:41When any change in the electrical current happens, they should shut off automatically.

00:02:48There are so many awesome lighting opportunities in this world.

00:02:52But why are the traffic lights red, green, and yellow?

00:02:55Turns out there's a reasonable explanation for it.

00:02:59Before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains.

00:03:03At first, railroad operators used white color to mean go, red to mean stop, and green to mean caution.

00:03:10But later, they realized that white wasn't such a good idea.

00:03:14Because bright white light could easily be mistaken for stars during the nighttime.

00:03:19So railway companies changed the white color for green to mean go, and yellow to mean caution.

00:03:24Because these colors are easily distinguishable from the others.

00:03:28And eventually, this tradition spread to traffic lights for cars and became a standard.

00:03:34As for the red color, it has the longest wavelength.

00:03:37Which means that drivers can see it from a greater distance than other colors.

00:03:41And the color yellow was chosen as a caution sign.

00:03:45Because it has a slightly shorter wavelength than red, but still longer than green.

00:03:55Usually, the answer is a bedroom. But why?

00:03:58Bedrooms tend to generate dust from skin cells, dust mites, and fibers from fabrics in your bed sheets, carpets, and curtains.

00:04:06If you have a pet, its fur and skin cells add a significant amount of dirt to this dusty party.

00:04:13Luckily, there are simple ways to make your bedroom less dusty.

00:04:17This includes making your bed every day and cleaning the area regularly with both a vacuum cleaner and water.

00:04:24You can try to get rid of carpets and unnecessary furniture and decor items that tend to collect dust.

00:04:31Also, pay attention to the quality when you buy curtains or bed sheets.

00:04:35The looser the fabric, the more dirt it collects.

00:04:38And finally, you can ban your pet from entering the bedroom.

00:04:42But let's be honest, you would never do that.

00:04:46Modern air purifiers, air conditioners, and ceiling fans can help make your sleeping area cozier.

00:04:52But make sure to clean them regularly.

00:04:54Otherwise, if your filter is dirty or clogged up with fur or any other pollutants, it won't collect new dust properly.

00:05:02And the dust would end up on your bedroom surfaces.

00:05:07Speaking of dust, did you know that you can clean the edge of a broom with a dustpan?

00:05:12This zigzag over here is not only for aesthetic purposes.

00:05:16You can use it as a comb for the bristles.

00:05:19Have you ever had these marks behind your ears after wearing your glasses?

00:05:24Sometimes it can even take them weeks to go away.

00:05:27Well, it's a sign that the side pieces of the glasses, called temples, are not adjusted properly for your head.

00:05:34In other words, they're too tight.

00:05:36This can cause skin irritation and even headaches.

00:05:40If they're bent towards the area behind your ears, they can press on the fragile part of the skull.

00:05:46So, keep in mind that temples should not only have the correct size, but also correct adjustment.

00:05:53A professional optician can easily fix this problem.

00:05:56It's way safer than trying to do it on your own.

00:06:01Box graters can be used in a horizontal position too.

00:06:04In many cases, it's much more convenient to grate a carrot or a big block of cheese this way.

00:06:11If you want to grate a soft product like goat cheese or mozzarella, you can put them in the freezer for about 30 minutes before grating.

00:06:18Also, there's a way to make the cleanup easier and prevent the cheese from sticking.

00:06:23Spray the grater with a small amount of oil before using it.

00:06:27And now, let's take a look at the most unpopular sides of the box grater.

00:06:32Have you ever used them?

00:06:34This side is actually designed for slicing.

00:06:37It's pretty handy if you want to make thin vegetable slices for your salad or pasta.

00:06:42Or, slice potato chips.

00:06:44And these tiny punched out holes are designed for zesting or very finely grating.

00:06:52Graters are pretty useful for the next non-food tip.

00:06:55If you're on a budget, you can purchase this super cheap laundry soap.

00:06:59Grate a small amount and throw it right into your washing machine instead of using the regular washing gel.

00:07:06Did you know that you can change which way the refrigerator door opens?

00:07:10There are hinges over here.

00:07:12If you attach them on the other side, the doors will swing the other way.

00:07:16But before trying to do any repairs by yourself, make sure to disconnect the power source.

00:07:21And read the instructions for your particular model of the fridge.

00:07:25Have you ever noticed that there's a shiny side and a dull side to tinfoil?

00:07:31Many people believe that it matters which side is used up or down,

00:07:35because the shiny side would trap the heat better.

00:07:38But, in fact, it makes no difference at all.

00:07:41The manufacturing process makes the two sides look slightly different.

00:07:45But they both serve their purpose equally.

00:07:50Tinfoil can be used not only in the kitchen.

00:07:53Here's a little known battery hack.

00:07:55Let's say you're out of AA batteries.

00:07:58No worries. Use a smaller AAA battery and a bit of tinfoil.

00:08:02Just insert it on one of the ends.

00:08:05This will work because both AA and AAA batteries carry the same amount of voltage.

00:08:12Did you know that Chinese take-out food containers unfold and turn into plates?

00:08:17All you have to do is just to disassemble it from the two sides.

00:08:21And gravity will do the rest.

00:08:23By the way, the old-school name for this type of paperboard container is an oyster pail,

00:08:28because it was originally designed to hold oysters.

00:08:33Next time you're getting ready for work, take a closer look at your go-to shirt.

00:08:38Every buttonhole is stitched vertically, but check out the very last hole.

00:08:42It's stitched horizontally, right?

00:08:44This is because the bottom part of your shirt endures the most stress from pulling,

00:08:49as it's where your hips are.

00:08:51That horizontal buttonhole isn't a mistake.

00:08:53It's put there to stop your shirt ripping as your hips move.

00:08:57That layer of bubbles that forms when you add bubble bath to your tub isn't just for fun.

00:09:02The bubbly layer also acts as insulation and keeps your bath warmer for longer.

00:09:07The pom-pom on top of your beanie wasn't put there as a fashion accessory.

00:09:11The pom-pom was originally added to the hat to prevent sailors banging their heads

00:09:16on the ceilings of the ships that were too low.

00:09:19Crackers have holes in them to stop them cracking and breaking during baking.

00:09:23If the holes weren't there, steam would build up inside the cracker and make it collapse.

00:09:29Those numbers on stickers they put on oranges aren't random.

00:09:32If there are 4 digits, and the first is 3 or 4,

00:09:36this means the fruit has been made with conventional farming techniques.

00:09:405 numbers beginning with an 8 means the fruit has been genetically modified.

00:09:455 numbers beginning with a 9 means the fruit is organic.

00:09:49Margins on paper aren't for writing in dates and numbering lists.

00:09:53They were originally added to serve a protective function.

00:09:56Back in the day, rats used to be a pesky problem in people's homes,

00:10:00and paper was one of their favorite snacks.

00:10:03Margins were added as a safeguard so that the rats would nibble on blank paper

00:10:07rather than taking a bite out of your important work.

00:10:11If you put your Chinese takeout on a plate when it arrives,

00:10:14you're doing more work than you should.

00:10:16Much like the paper condiment pots in fast food restaurants,

00:10:20your cardboard Chinese takeout box can be unfolded to create the perfect size plate for your food.

00:10:27The long neck on your soda bottle is designed like that to encourage you to hold it there.

00:10:31That way, the heat from your hand will only warm that top bit of the bottle

00:10:36instead of heating up your whole drink.

00:10:40Why does a lapel have a buttonhole with no matching button?

00:10:43Originally, coats and jackets did have a corresponding button

00:10:47so that the wearer could turn up the collar and fasten it around the neck to keep warm.

00:10:51Over time, people stopped doing this, and the button was removed.

00:10:55But many suitmakers still keep the non-functioning traditional buttonhole.

00:11:00It's always hard to see your food in the microwave

00:11:02because of that pesky black grate on the window.

00:11:05But it's there to stop harmful microwaves escaping.

00:11:08Called the Faraday shield, it protects you as well as ensures that your food cooks properly.

00:11:15That random diamond on your backpack is called a lash tab or pig snout.

00:11:19It's there so you can thread cords through the holes to carry extra gear.

00:11:23Perfect for camping or long hikes.

00:11:26Golf balls are covered in dimples, rather than being perfectly round,

00:11:30so that the ball can fly through the air more smoothly,

00:11:33decreasing the drag and allowing it to travel further and faster.

00:11:38Your makeup pads have two different sides for a reason.

00:11:41The bumpy side is used for applying makeup, while the flat side is for removing it.

00:11:47Donuts have holes so that the inside and outside cook evenly.

00:11:51Before the holes were added, the inside would often be greasy and doughy,

00:11:55while the outside was crisp.

00:11:57Your Apple laptop charger has tiny legs that can be folded out,

00:12:01and they're not there so your charger can stand up.

00:12:04These legs, when unfolded, allow you to wrap the cable around and then clamp it into place,

00:12:09securing it and preventing the cable getting tangled or damaged.

00:12:14Now take a look at a soda bottle, and you'll notice a disc inside the bottle cap.

00:12:18This helps seal in the liquid and the drink's fizz, stopping it from going flat.

00:12:24That hole in your hollow lollipop stick isn't to prevent choking, should it ever be swallowed.

00:12:29It's actually there to keep the candy in place.

00:12:32Excess candy flows into the hollow tube, and the hole, which, when it hardens, keeps the pop in place.

00:12:38If it was a smooth stick, the candy would slide off easily.

00:12:43The zipper on leather biker jackets is often sewn diagonally.

00:12:47It's not just a fashion statement.

00:12:49Zips that are stitched vertically can bunch up if the wearer leans forward, but a diagonal zipper won't.

00:12:55That little triangle on your gas gauge is there to let you know which side of the car your gas cap is on.

00:13:01Now you'll never pull up to the wrong side of the pump in a rental car again.

00:13:06Vacuums come with so many attachments, but do any of us really know what that one with long bristles is for?

00:13:13It's for dusting and is perfect for cleaning framed art, blinds, and lampshades.

00:13:19Those tiny holes in the chocolate box tray actually serve a function.

00:13:23Push the hole near the candy, and it'll pop straight out with you having to get your hands dirty.

00:13:28How thoughtful!

00:13:29Some skyscrapers have hollow floors that can contain nothing but an elevator.

00:13:34It's actually a way to get around height limits.

00:13:37Some skyscrapers are given a limit to the number of floors they can have.

00:13:41Because the hollow floors are empty, they add to the height of the building and make it look more impressive

00:13:46without increasing the number of floors and breaking the building contract.

00:13:50These hollow floors also help to prevent the spread of fires.

00:13:55Women's shirt buttons are traditionally on the left for a reason.

00:13:59Back in the day, it was a sign of wealth, as it signified that a chambermaid had dressed you,

00:14:05as having the buttons on the left made it easier for them to do up the shirt.

00:14:09Your cuticles serve a purpose, so think before you get rid of them.

00:14:13The small area of skin is there to protect your nails from infection.

00:14:17Without it, bacteria and fungi can get in.

00:14:21What's the difference between a wooden hanger and a plastic one?

00:14:25Aside from helping keep your clothes in shape, cedar wood hangers also repel moths and bugs.

00:14:31If you look closely at an elevator door, you'll notice a tiny hole.

00:14:36This is actually a keyhole used for emergencies or for routine maintenance checks.

00:14:41Those random buttons dotted across your jeans are called rivets

00:14:46and are placed in the weakest spots of the jeans to protect them from ripping due to strain or movement.

00:14:52The Statue of Liberty's crown has 7 points for a reason.

00:14:56They represent the 7 seas and 7 continents

00:14:59and were added so that she could extend her freedom to everyone on Earth.

00:15:04Suitcases often come with 2 zippers so that you can connect them with a padlock to prevent theft.

00:15:10Salt isn't just used for cooking, it can get rid of tough smells.

00:15:14Rubbing salt on your fingertips after chopping garlic should remove the smell.

00:15:18It also works on shoes.

00:15:20If you're in a hurry to get somewhere but your phone is low on charge,

00:15:24switch it to airplane mode while it's plugged in.

00:15:27It'll charge much faster.

00:15:30Men's shirts have a loop on the back so that they can be hung on a hook in a dressing room or a locker room without creasing.

00:15:37Vaseline has a hidden purpose.

00:15:39It's great for removing scuffs from patent leather shoes.

00:15:43It'll also shine them.

00:15:45Trunks have an emergency latch if you ever accidentally lock yourself in, like I do.

00:15:50Don't ask me why.

00:15:51If you fumble around to locate it, all you have to do is pull on it and the trunk should open.

00:15:58Toasters have a secret slide in the bottom that can be removed so you can clean out all those annoying breadcrumbs.

00:16:05Take a look at your laptop keyboard.

00:16:07There are bumps on the F and J keys but nowhere else.

00:16:11When your fingers are in the optimal typing position, your index fingers should rest on these two keys.

00:16:17The bumps have been added so that you can correctly position your hands for typing without looking at your keyboard.

00:16:23If you happen to be missing your index fingers, perhaps from feeding sharks a little too closely, then you're out of luck.

00:16:32Road and construction workers are usually dressed in orange because the bright orange hue is visible even in bad weather.

00:16:39It's the most effective color to attract attention and alert people.

00:16:43No wonder lots of safety jackets and traffic cones are orange as well.

00:16:47The stop sign has an eight-sided shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if they see it from the back.

00:16:53And when the signs weren't reflective yet, the octagon shape prevented drivers from confusing the stop sign with any other at night.

00:17:01The rumble strips on the side of the road are placed there to alert drivers who doze off behind the wheel.

00:17:07When their tires move over these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.

00:17:12There are magnetic locks on fuel hoses at gas stations.

00:17:16They come in handy if someone drives away with the gas nozzle still attached to their car.

00:17:21In this case, the lock detaches the hose automatically.

00:17:24Oh, that's embarrassing.

00:17:26Gasoline looks like a rainbow in a puddle because it can't mix with water.

00:17:30It forms a thin membrane over it.

00:17:32When light reflects from it and the water at the same time, you've got a rainbow.

00:17:37A triple handle on a jerry can is there to make it easier for two people to carry it and distribute fuel evenly.

00:17:44Gas cans often have a second hole that actually needs to be uncapped too before you pour the gas.

00:17:50The air passage will prevent it from pouring out, so no more fuel waste.

00:17:55Most gas cans have two holes with caps, a bigger and a smaller one.

00:18:00You're supposed to uncap the smaller hole before pouring gas inside the bigger one.

00:18:04It'll prevent the liquid from glugging and spilling all over your clothes and the ground.

00:18:09Another little thingy we often neglect is a point on an ointment cap.

00:18:14Most tubes are usually sealed with a plastic film or a foil, and opening it with your fingernails isn't the best idea.

00:18:20A point easily opens even the most safely sealed tube.

00:18:25You can use most screwdrivers together with a wrench to create more torque.

00:18:30Just place the wrench over the handle of the screwdriver.

00:18:33This way, you'll need to apply a lot less force than before.

00:18:36You'll also be able to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.

00:18:41They install cameras in shops, banks and hospitals to monitor everything.

00:18:46If something happens, you can call the police or rescuers.

00:18:49The camera really helps to solve a lot of problems.

00:18:52Why are there no cameras on planes?

00:18:55The crew keep order on the plane, but they won't be able to do anything if something serious happens.

00:19:00Besides, there's nowhere to run on the plane.

00:19:03During the flight, the cameras are useless.

00:19:06And after the flight, the words of the passengers work ideally instead of cameras.

00:19:11So, if cameras do no good, then why spend money on them?

00:19:15Water is great at cleaning stuff because it has triangular molecules.

00:19:19They're made of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.

00:19:22Um, H2O?

00:19:24Such molecules have slightly different charges on their opposite sides, pretty much like magnets.

00:19:29That's why water easily sticks to other molecules, including those that make up dirt.

00:19:34Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow and fallen leaves to slide off the slope.

00:19:41If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day your roof would collapse.

00:19:48When a storm is coming, clouds seem to turn dark, but it's just an illusion.

00:19:52Thin clouds on a sunny day let the light through easily.

00:19:56They also scatter all the colors of the light spectrum.

00:19:59This makes us perceive the clouds as white, but the thicker the clouds are and the more water droplets they contain,

00:20:05the less light they let through and the darker they look.

00:20:09A good doorknob is the one made of brass, bronze or some copper alloys.

00:20:14These metals have an anti-germ effect.

00:20:17Bacteria spread way slower on them.

00:20:20They also get rid of germs pretty fast, within a couple of hours.

00:20:24Nope, it doesn't mean you don't have to wash your hands.

00:20:27Diamonds have such symmetrical shape to show you their brilliance.

00:20:31Initially, the gems aren't so beautiful.

00:20:34They go through several stages of cutting and then become pieces of elegance.

00:20:39Most of these stones have a round shape with slightly pointed corners.

00:20:43Diamonds shine the brightest in this shape.

00:20:46Why are there two holes in the socket?

00:20:49The left hole is neutral, the right hole is not.

00:20:52And the gap underneath is ground.

00:20:55Electricity needs to flow through the chain.

00:20:58The current flows from the hot slot, passes through your phone charger, for example,

00:21:02and then goes through the neutral hole.

00:21:05Ever wondered what that small pocket on your jeans is for?

00:21:08People used to wear watches on chains.

00:21:10That small pocket was meant for it.

00:21:13Now, almost no one wears such a watch, but the pocket remains.

00:21:17You can still keep something small in there like a ring.

00:21:20In London, there are some poles that look like street lamps, but there are no bulbs.

00:21:25Well, their official name is stink pipes, and they're a thing of the past now.

00:21:30But they used to come in handy back in the 19th century.

00:21:33These hollow poles would vent away the air and explosive gases with bad smells

00:21:37to prevent, shall we say, unwanted consequences.

00:21:41Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle.

00:21:45Between the handle grips, they can help you crack nuts, crab shells, and other tough products.

00:21:50You can also open jars and bottles or remove herb stems with their help.

00:21:55Leather often looks dull to the eye because it's covered with itsy-bitsy scratches and scrapes.

00:22:01They scatter the light that hits the material.

00:22:04When you coat your shoes in a layer of wax, you fill these tiny crevices.

00:22:09The surface becomes smoother, and the rays of light bounce off it more evenly.

00:22:13That's why the leather looks shiny.

00:22:16Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.

00:22:22Yellow and light green hues are the most popular

00:22:25because they don't prevent you from seeing the text after black-and-white photocopying.

00:22:30Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as very pale and don't print them.

00:22:35They make magnets shaped as a horseshoe because this increases the magnetic force.

00:22:40Colors matter too.

00:22:42The blue part indicates the south pole.

00:22:44The red part, the north pole.

00:22:46The two poles work simultaneously and increase the attraction force.

00:22:51The dime-sized holes in elevator doors is actually a keyhole.

00:22:56If the doors get stuck, an operator can open them manually thanks to this hole.

00:23:00They'll just insert a special key.

00:23:03The tiny hole in the airplane window is there to balance air pressure.

00:23:07The window has three layers.

00:23:10The outer pane is extremely sturdy.

00:23:12It can withstand air pressure differences during takeoff and landing.

00:23:16The inner pane, which is the closest to you, is made of cheaper materials.

00:23:20It prevents potential damage to the window.

00:23:23The hole itself is in the middle pane.

00:23:25It not only balances the pressure but also prevents the window from fogging.

00:23:30Escalator brushes are there for your safety.

00:23:33They don't allow you to come too close to the edge of the escalator.

00:23:37This way, your clothes won't end up between the steps.

00:23:40You see the sun as yellow or orange.

00:23:43Because the atmosphere of our planet scatters such colors as blue, green and violet,

00:23:48this is also why the sun looks warmer at sunrise and sunset.

00:23:53Go shopping for some oranges and I'm sure you'll get them in a red mesh bag.

00:23:57You'll rarely see them lying around without one of those.

00:24:00It's pure marketing and that color isn't a random choice.

00:24:04When packed in a red mesh bag, oranges appear more orange, fresher and more appealing to you.

00:24:10So, you're more likely to buy them, right?

00:24:13Lemons are usually sold in green mesh bags for a similar reason.

00:24:17If you pack them in red, they'll appear more orange.

00:24:20Green goes better with yellow and makes those lemons stand out.

00:24:24Mattress manufacturers make a limited number of different mattresses

00:24:28and the only way to make them look different is to come up with a fancy stitching pattern.

00:24:33Two mattresses of two different companies might be the exact same quality but cost differently.

00:24:38Most people will never know it and will decide that different patterns mean something in terms of quality.

00:24:44So, when shopping, don't mind the pattern at all.

00:24:48Almost all hotels have white bed sheets.

00:24:51They choose this color specifically to show how high their standards of cleanliness are.

00:24:55The whiter and brighter the sheets are, the more luxurious the hotel seems.

00:25:00It's much easier to see dirt and stains on white linen.

00:25:03It's like proof that you've checked into a clean room.

00:25:06New iPhone models with large screens have a convenient option called reachability.

00:25:12Thanks to this function, you don't have to struggle to reach the top of the screen.

00:25:16This feature can be found in the phone's accessibility settings.

00:25:19It allows you to lower your screen down.

00:25:22The rumble strips on the side of the road are there to wake up sleepy drivers who doze off behind the wheel.

00:25:28When your tires drift off onto these strips, the noise and vibration work like an alarm clock.

00:25:33Most kitchen shears have metal plier-like teeth in the middle.

00:25:37They allow you to use the device for multiple purposes.

00:25:40They're placed between the handle grips for you to crack nuts, crab shells, and whatnot.

00:25:45You can also open jars and bottles with their help.

00:25:48Some people even use these teeth to remove stems from herbs.

00:25:52If your audio jack has three rings, it means your device can produce stereo sound,

00:25:57and your earphones have the microphone function.

00:26:00The black grating on a microwave oven door is called a Faraday shield.

00:26:04It stops microwaves from getting away.

00:26:06If they do, your food won't cook properly.

00:26:09The digits on an egg can tell you a lot about the product.

00:26:13In many countries, there's a special labeling system.

00:26:16The first number indicates the method of production.

00:26:18The following two-letter code stands for the country where the egg was produced.

00:26:22And then you can find a registration number.

00:26:25It indicates the laying hen establishment.

00:26:27The first number in this code can vary from 0 to 3.

00:26:300 means it's an organic egg.

00:26:331, it's a free-range egg, which means it was produced by a hen that was allowed to wander around outdoors.

00:26:392 stands for an egg produced in a deep litter indoor housing.

00:26:433, you're about to buy a cage farming egg.

00:26:46A black band that runs along the edges of your windshield is called the frit.

00:26:51It's a baked-in ceramic paint that starts as solid black bands near the edge of the windshield.

00:26:56Then it dissolves into smaller dots.

00:26:59The frit makes the glass rougher, and the adhesive sticks to it better.

00:27:03The frit protects the urethane sealant.

00:27:05It's the substance that fixes the glass to the frame.

00:27:08It also prevents the sun's ultraviolet rays from melting the adhesive.

00:27:12As for the black dots, they help distribute the temperature in the car more evenly.

00:27:16They're aesthetically pleasing too.

00:27:18Without them, the contrast between the glass and the dark band would be too obvious.

00:27:24If you see a pair of jeans with an extra loop, those are special jeans for cyclists.

00:27:29They're likely to belong to the commuter clothing line, and the loop's main purpose is to hold your bike lock.

00:27:35Many zipper sliders have outer rings, especially if such sliders are supposed to be used together.

00:27:41These rings are added so that you can connect the sliders with a lock and keep pickpockets away.

00:27:47Keyboards come with little legs.

00:27:49They were designed for you to be able to tilt your keyboard.

00:27:52This way, you can actually see which keys you're hitting.

00:27:55At the same time, a flat keyboard doesn't make your wrists so tired,

00:27:59and people who can type without looking at the keyboard don't need those legs whatsoever.

00:28:04An olive spoon is usually made of stainless steel and has a small hole cut in its bowl-shaped head.

00:28:10The main purpose of this utensil is to lift olives, cherries, pickled garlic,

00:28:15and other products from liquid-filled jars, cans, or bowls.

00:28:18The hole in the middle allows you to drain the liquid gathering in the spoon fast and easily.

00:28:23What'll they think of next?

00:28:25Donuts are shaped like rings because, otherwise, they get overdone at the edges and remain uncooked and gooey inside.

00:28:32Make a hole in the center, and both the outsides and the insides will be cooked at the same time.

00:28:38Round-shaped donuts with no holes are usually filled with custard, cream, or jelly.

00:28:44Such donuts don't have any corners, which means there are fewer weak spots for the filling to spurt out from.

00:28:50If you grab a full juice box a bit too firmly, you can get sticky liquid all over the place.

00:28:56To avoid such situations, flip up the tabs on the sides of the juice box.

00:29:00You can use them to hold your drink.

00:29:02Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on the dashboard.

00:29:06It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.

00:29:09Some manufacturers equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.

00:29:13It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations and figures out if it's time for the driver to take a break.

00:29:20If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals, and the coffee cup sign starts to flash.

00:29:27Produce stickers on fruit and veggies you get at the supermarket are full of information.

00:29:32If there's a 4-digit code on the sticker, the product was grown conventionally.

00:29:36In most cases, it also means that pesticides were used in the process.

00:29:40If the product is organic, its sticker has 5 digits, and the first one is 9.

00:29:46Genetically modified products also have a 5-digit code, but the first number is 8.

00:29:52Sugar used to be sold in sugar loaves.

00:29:54Those were tall, hard cones.

00:29:57At those times, to get sugar ready for tea, people had to use special hammers to break a loaf apart first.

00:30:03After that, they cut the sugar into smaller and more nicely shaped lumps.

00:30:08Only in the middle of the 19th century, people invented the first press that cut sugar into cubes.

00:30:13This way, the product was easier to store and transport.

00:30:17A little hole in the end of your wrench can provide your screwdriver with some extra torque.

00:30:22Just slide the end with the hole over the screwdriver.

00:30:25You can also use this method when the angle is awkward.

00:30:28While driving, when it's already dark, you might get blinded by the headlights of the car moving behind yours.

00:30:34If you have a manual rearview mirror, find a tab at the bottom and flip it.

00:30:39The mirror has a reflective material behind its glass.

00:30:42By flipping the tab, you change the angle of this material, dimming the lights in the mirror.

00:30:47Most ice cream scoopers come in different colors.

00:30:50It has nothing to do with aesthetics.

00:30:52The color indicates the size of the scoop.

00:30:55This way, you can easily figure out how many scoops you'll need to fill 32 ounces.

00:30:59Wow, a 32-ounce sundae! Sign me up!

00:31:03Some caps on small tubes are hollow on top and have a little spike inside.

00:31:08Its purpose is to break the foil sticker sealing the tube.

00:31:11The neck fits right in this hole, and the spike is designed to break the seal.

00:31:15This way, you don't need to tear the tiny foil seal off with your fingers.

00:31:20The letter R in a circle on the product's packaging means that the trademark is officially registered.

00:31:26Once it's done, the trademark's owner has the right to place this letter on all their products.

00:31:31They can also sue anyone who tries to use their trademark.

00:31:35A gas pump usually has a small metal latch or hook on its handle.

00:31:39That's a trigger lock.

00:31:41You can use it to lock the handle in the open position.

00:31:43Then the gas will keep pumping even if you walk away.

00:31:48Coins used to be shaped randomly or have no shape whatsoever in the past.

00:31:52Dishonest people used it to their advantage.

00:31:55They stole valuable metals the coins were made of by chipping their corners off.

00:31:59It was illegal, and to prevent this kind of fraud, round coins were invented.

00:32:04After that, it became easy to instantly notice when a coin had been fiddled with.

00:32:09Those two holes in a lollipop stick are there to hold the candy in place.

00:32:14When the stick is dipped in hot liquid syrup, it flows into the holes and solidifies.

00:32:18Now your sweet is there to stay.

00:32:21Fabric squares that come with clothes are for you to try out your cleaning products on them first.

00:32:26This way, you won't ruin the entire item once you decide to wash it.

00:32:30The holes in the bottoms of earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.

00:32:35It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.

00:32:39The sound quality also becomes much better.

00:32:42Don't I sound better? Thank you!

00:32:44You can adjust your stapler so that it staples documents together only temporarily.

00:32:49It's done by rotating the crimp area.

00:32:51Most staplers have two options for stapling.

00:32:54One is standard, but the other side bends staples away from the center.

00:32:58Later, when you don't need them anymore, you can easily remove them by hand.

00:33:03If you store peanut butter jars upside down, the oil will move to the bottom, and all the solids will be on top.

00:33:10Hey, don't laugh. That matters to some people.

00:33:13You don't want to get caught with your peanut butter down.

00:33:18So, you hungry, but not quite ready to eat a three-course meal just yet?

00:33:23How about some instant noodles instead?

00:33:26Ah, the water's boiled, your tummy's rumbling, but there's a problem.

00:33:30The Styrofoam cup's broken, and the noodles are exposed.

00:33:34Wait, is that a space at the bottom of the cup? Why?

00:33:38That space is for protecting the noodles. It's not the company trying to save money or anything.

00:33:43Notice how the ramen in cups is hardly ever broken, but the one in the packet comes out looking like a mess?

00:33:49This technique is called a middle suspension.

00:33:52The noodles are packed in tightly to stop them from getting crushed in the delivery truck.

00:33:57It's not just about the noodles looking nice and long.

00:34:00It also helps those tasty noodles soften more easily.

00:34:04Now, morning breath isn't the best. Luckily, there's an easy way to get rid of it.

00:34:09Yeah, it would've been easy to think that mouthwash was invented for, you know, watching your mouth.

00:34:14Well, mouthwash was originally invented and sold as a floor cleaner.

00:34:19It was sold to hospitals as an antiseptic for years. It never really took off.

00:34:24Some genius in marketing rebranded it as a mouthwash, and the rest is minty fresh history.

00:34:31So, after you've cleaned your teeth, just remember, rebranding can be pretty powerful.

00:34:37It's hard to imagine a world without the Internet these days.

00:34:41No streaming, no online games, or pictures of cute little kitties.

00:34:45Yeah, that's not what it was designed for, but who cares, right?

00:34:49The prototype Internet was called ARPANET or the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network.

00:34:56This machine was very sensitive.

00:34:58To stop anyone from turning it off, some clever scientist stuck a piece of paper on it with these powerful words.

00:35:04This machine is a server. Do not power it down.

00:35:07It was written in red ink. Hey, nice touch!

00:35:11Having your professor scribbling in the margins of your notebook isn't exactly new.

00:35:16Except that margins weren't designed for that. They're rat protection.

00:35:21Back in the day, rats would nibble on paper all the time.

00:35:24So, if you wrote something on the edge of the paper, it ended up inside a hungry rat.

00:35:29A couple of well-placed lines stopped your best answers from getting eaten.

00:35:35Hey, I can't finish this pizza. Time to cover up those leftovers.

00:35:39Luckily, I have plenty of plastic wrap.

00:35:42A little tug, and the roll just jumped out. Prison break!

00:35:46If you look at the rat's home, the long, thin box, there's a special little feature that can help you.

00:35:52A cardboard tab on each end. Push them in, and the roll's not going anywhere.

00:35:58Strange that I've never seen them before.

00:36:02It's lunchtime. I'm feeling like a California roll today.

00:36:06Seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat. Or is it?

00:36:11It's actually imitation crab meat. It's basically cheap white fish blended with sugar.

00:36:17The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.

00:36:20Mmm, yummy!

00:36:22That's maybe why it's called the hot dog of the sea.

00:36:25Nah, I just made that up.

00:36:28Your microwave has a secret we've all seen, but never paid attention to.

00:36:33That black mesh you see on the door is a Faraday cage.

00:36:37It stops the electromagnetic energy, or the microwaves, from escaping.

00:36:41And cooking you, too.

00:36:43That's how it heats up your food so quickly.

00:36:46Every microwave has to have one, and they all vary in quality.

00:36:50This Faraday cage can even stop signals from your phone, which I guess is useful.

00:36:55Hey, you don't need your popcorn to stop popping in order to take a call, do you?

00:36:59Airplane mode's a bit easier, though.

00:37:03Ever taken an IQ test and realized you're Einstein-level smart?

00:37:07Me neither.

00:37:09The median IQ is only 100.

00:37:11Plus, there's very little evidence that Einstein ever even took the test.

00:37:16In the beginning, most people thought the tests were too vague to be helpful in any way.

00:37:20The test was designed for children who needed help with their studies.

00:37:24Later, they realized it could be adapted to identify intelligence.

00:37:28But it was never originally designed for that.

00:37:32Hey, never pop bubble wrap! You're missing out!

00:37:35And, you guessed it, it was never meant to be popped or used in the way we use it today.

00:37:40It was invented as a new textured wallpaper.

00:37:44By sealing two shower curtains together, they created the first bubbles.

00:37:48The idea never really took off, obviously.

00:37:51After failing as wallpaper, it discovered its true meaning in life.

00:37:55It could protect sensitive items.

00:37:58When the first computers were being shipped, bubble wrap was there to help.

00:38:03Imagine a house with bubble wrap wallpaper in every room.

00:38:06Best or worst thing ever?

00:38:08Hey, leave me a comment below!

00:38:10If you owned one of the biggest companies in the world,

00:38:13selling one of the most known products on the planet,

00:38:16how would you keep your company's secret a secret?

00:38:19The formula for Coca-Cola isn't patented.

00:38:23The first recipe was, but when they made changes, no patent ever went through.

00:38:28The secret formula is still only known by a few people at the company.

00:38:33Not only that, but not even Coca-Cola's rival wants the recipe.

00:38:38In 2006, a disgruntled employee tried to sell off the secret, but it didn't work.

00:38:45Hey, take a look at your brand new mattress.

00:38:48Do you see the Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law tag?

00:38:51Wow, that thing looks pretty serious.

00:38:54Bad news, though, the tags aren't meant for you.

00:38:57They're aimed at the mattress seller.

00:38:59100 years ago, mattress makers used to create the filling with basically anything.

00:39:04Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.

00:39:07Then strict laws stopped old hospital beds from being used.

00:39:11Their mattresses were filled with germs.

00:39:14Now, on a rainy day, Play-Doh is something everyone can make at home.

00:39:19Mash up some flour, water, salt, food coloring, and wham!

00:39:24Any creative person is amused for hours.

00:39:26Cheap, clean, non-toxic, the perfect modeling clay.

00:39:30But it was never made for that.

00:39:33This stuff was originally for cleaning up walls in the 1930s.

00:39:37That's because people started going crazy for wallpaper, which you couldn't use soap and water on.

00:39:42Eventually, Play-Doh had to find a new home.

00:39:46Now, have you ever finished a lollipop and noticed a hole in the stick?

00:39:50This hole isn't just for show or to make a musical instrument with after you're done.

00:39:55It's there to keep that tasty sweet treat from falling off.

00:39:59While the candy's still hot, it's poured into a mold.

00:40:02As it hardens, the candy flows into the hole and creates an anchor.

00:40:07Oh, not into lollipops?

00:40:09How about good old American gummy bears?

00:40:12Unfortunately, they aren't American at all.

00:40:15They're German.

00:40:16A German company started making them in 1922.

00:40:20The original name was Gummy something something.

00:40:23Anyway, they got the inspiration from real dancing bears at live shows.

00:40:28These treats eventually made it all the way around the world.

00:40:32Hey, ever wondered what those little bumps were for on the F and J keys on your keyboard?

00:40:38These little raised ridges are to help your index fingers be in the best possible spot for lightning-fast typing.

00:40:45Keeping those fingers on F and J, it makes it way easier to reach all the keys,

00:40:50especially if you don't look at the keyboard.

00:40:53Now, everybody loves a Slinky.

00:40:55If you've ever watched one of them strut down the stairs with groovy music in the background,

00:41:00congrats, you're definitely a YouTube fan.

00:41:03People of all ages loved it when it came out.

00:41:06Which is crazy because it was never meant to be a toy at all.

00:41:10It's a spring.

00:41:12It was originally designed to stabilize sensitive nautical devices on ships.

00:41:16Nothing fun about that at all.

00:41:18Until that amazing day when one of them fell off a table and danced its way into our hearts.

00:41:25After many experiments, the new and improved Slinky was born.

00:41:29Give that team of scientists a medal.

00:41:32Now, that little pocket on your jeans wasn't designed for loose change or keys.

00:41:37It was originally made to store your pocket watch.

00:41:40You don't have a pocket watch?

00:41:42How is that possible?

00:41:43They were all the rage in the 1890s.

00:41:46But that's not all that makes your old pair of jeans interesting.

00:41:50Look around the pocket areas.

00:41:52You'll see rivets sticking out.

00:41:54No, they're not some cool fashion idea from the past.

00:41:58These rivets serve a very crucial role.

00:42:00They help protect the sensitive areas of the jeans that get the most wear and tear.

00:42:05Back in the day, most people wore jeans to do hard manual labor.

00:42:09So, they needed to be tough.

00:42:11If those guys back then saw you paying a hundred bucks for a pair of ripped jeans,

00:42:15they'd probably pass out from shock.

00:42:18Over 40 billion Oreos are made every single year.

00:42:22It's the world's most popular manufactured cookie.

00:42:25The geometric design stamped into these cookies has the Nabisco logo.

00:42:29The symbol of European quality surrounding the word Oreo.

00:42:33William Tournier created the chocolate cookie design we see today back in 1952.

00:42:39Headphone jacks might become a thing of the past because of wireless technology.

00:42:44But if you've seen one, you might've noticed the rings at the base of the plug.

00:42:49One ring means single sound playback.

00:42:51Two rings represent stereo sound in the left and right ear.

00:42:55While three rings means you've got stereo and a microphone built in.

00:43:00Now, the iconic orange, red, purple, yellow, and lime green rings are Froot Loops.

00:43:05Hide a deep secret within.

00:43:07They don't represent different fruit flavors.

00:43:10All those rings are the same fruit flavors blended together.

00:43:13The colors are just for show.

00:43:17The E in Dell's logo is at an angle.

00:43:20Because the founder, Michael Dell, wanted his technology to turn the world on its ear.

00:43:26A compass uses magnets to point to the magnetic north pole.

00:43:30But it's not really north at all.

00:43:32The north pole of a compass magnet points toward the north because the north and south attract.

00:43:38Earth's south magnetic pole is near the geographic north.

00:43:41While the north pole is near Earth's geographic south.

00:43:45Confusing, isn't it?

00:43:47Those little red spots you sometimes see after you crack an egg are nothing to be worried about.

00:43:53Tiny blood spots can be caused by a small rupture in the blood vessel of the hen as it was laying the egg.

00:43:59Eggs with these blood spots are safe to eat.

00:44:02But that spot can be removed if you want.

00:44:05It won't affect the taste of the egg.

00:44:07That's comforting.

00:44:09Ketchup is a word taken from many cultures like Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian.

00:44:15It originally meant a pickled fish sauce.

00:44:18Ketchup is also an acceptable spelling use.

00:44:21However, ketchup is the most popular way it's spelled these days.

00:44:26Airbnb's logo isn't a bent paperclip as it may seem to be.

00:44:30Belo, as it's called for belonging, means more than that.

00:44:34There's a person's head, the location symbol, and a heart for love.

00:44:39All joined together, they make Airbnb's iconic A and symbol of togetherness.

00:44:45E120 or Natural Red 4 food coloring, aka carmine, is made from tiny beetles.

00:44:52It's been used to color anything from cakes to candy to even drinks.

00:44:57That shine on candy also comes from bugs.

00:45:00This time, it's the Indian female lac bug.

00:45:03The beetle leaves behind a substance that is scraped from the trees

00:45:07to be formed into dry shellac that gives that glossy look.

00:45:12The Mozilla Firefox logo isn't a fox at all surrounding the planet.

00:45:17It's a red panda instead.

00:45:19The name Firefox is the English translation of its Chinese name.

00:45:23Those maintenance covers in the street are round for safety reasons.

00:45:28In past civilizations, like Ancient Rome, manholes, that's what they were called back then,

00:45:33were square-shaped slabs of stone.

00:45:36Unfortunately, these were prone to accidents.

00:45:39If they weren't placed properly, a square cover could slip through the square hole diagonally.

00:45:44Ow!

00:45:45Placing a round cover eliminated this problem.

00:45:48A circle cover won't slip inside because there are no angles.

00:45:52A tomato isn't technically a vegetable but a fruit.

00:45:56Banana trees aren't related to palm trees or trees at all.

00:45:59They're herbs.

00:46:01Banana is considered an herb because it never builds a woody trunk the way a tree does.

00:46:06Instead, it forms a succulent stalk like lemongrass or its cousin, ginger.

00:46:12You can call them berries as well.

00:46:14The Golden Gate Bridge color wasn't meant to be the orangey-red that it is today.

00:46:19The bridge's original color was suggested to be many other colors,

00:46:23such as black with yellow stripes or even candy cane to make it visible for passing ships and aircraft,

00:46:30especially in the frequent San Francisco fog.

00:46:34But when the steel arrived covered in an orange primer to protect it from rust,

00:46:39the architect preferred the international orange color, and it stuck.

00:46:44Those legs on the back of keyboards aren't an ergonomic design to help your wrists sit better.

00:46:50Using the legs out for too long can tire and hurt your wrists, plus slowing your typing down.

00:46:56The hinge legs are just there to help you see the letters and numbers better if you don't know how to touch type.

00:47:03The color of a chili pepper reveals nothing about its taste or heat.

00:47:08The smaller a chili is, the hotter it'll usually be.

00:47:12The heat doesn't come from the seeds, as believed, but the white membranes that hold them.

00:47:18Hidden within the Toblerone logo of the mountain is the image of a bear standing on its hind legs,

00:47:24about to eat that yodeler over there. No, not really.

00:47:28This is because bears are a big part of Bern, one of the biggest cities in Switzerland,

00:47:33where the founder created the triangle chocolate tree.

00:47:36Toblerone is also a play on the founder's family name, Tobler,

00:47:40and the Italian word Torrone for honey and almond nougat.

00:47:44The space below a cup of noodles is there to protect the noodles during transport.

00:47:49This technique is called a middle suspension.

00:47:52Not only are they protected better in their styrofoam cup,

00:47:55but it also helps those noodles soften more evenly and quickly.

00:48:00Now, even though you might've thought that the hole in the barrel of a ballpoint pen had no purpose, it does.

00:48:07It's called a venting system, which helps the ink flow more smoothly.

00:48:12This way, an even amount of air pressure is created inside and outside the pen,

00:48:17allowing the ink to flow into the point easily.

00:48:20One of the most recognized logos in the cycling world has a hidden item in its famous logo.

00:48:26Inside the Tour de France name, a cyclist hides in the O, U, and R.

00:48:33Those metal brackets on the top of the nozzles in gas stations have a unique design put into place in case of accidents.

00:48:40If a dodo accidentally forgets the nozzle is still inside the gas tank and starts driving away,

00:48:47the magnetic brackets separate without damaging any part of the gas pump.

00:48:52Wendy's logo is designed off of the daughter of creator Dave Thomas.

00:48:57It's also named after her nickname, but there is more to the logo than that.

00:49:02Wendy's collar spells out the word mom.

00:49:05While unintentional, it became something to mean a homey feel more than any other restaurant out there.

00:49:12Finding the right lane to be in while driving for your exit can sometimes be confusing, especially in a foreign country.

00:49:20Pay attention to the side of the road that exit signs are located.

00:49:24It'll be the lane you need to be in.

00:49:27Some toothpaste has a little seal on them that needs to be removed before you can use them.

00:49:32Instead of peeling back the foil layer, the toothpaste lid has a little spike on the top just for this reason.

00:49:39Tostitos have a secret symbol hidden right in the middle of their name.

00:49:44The two T's in the middle of the logo resemble two people enjoying Tostitos over a bowl of salsa.

00:49:51The salsa bowl is in red and forms the dot in the I.

00:49:55One of the most recognizable figures in the world, the Statue of Liberty, for 16 years, functioned as a fully operational lighthouse.

00:50:04However, the light was barely visible even from Manhattan.

00:50:08In 1901, it was eventually decommissioned as a lighthouse.

00:50:12Tourists could even visit the torch for a stunning view of the city.

00:50:16But an accident damaged the Statue of Liberty's torch in 1916, and it's been closed to the public ever since.

00:50:24The Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law tag on mattresses isn't put there for the consumer or void your warranty either if you do remove them.

00:50:33In the 1900s, manufacturers used to create the filling with basically anything.

00:50:39Animal hair, old hospital beds, or clothing.

00:50:42It didn't matter at the time.

00:50:44Strict laws created the tags to stop recycled materials from being used and sold as new.

00:50:50Good thing!

00:50:51Toyota's symbol is more than just some random rings combined.

00:50:55The three overlapping ovals symbolize the merge of the hearts of consumers and Toyota together.

00:51:02A California sushi roll is made of seaweed, rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.

00:51:09But it's not crab meat at all.

00:51:11Serrini is an imitation crab meat.

00:51:14It's made of white fish blended with sugar instead of crustaceans.

00:51:18The fish mixture is then heated and pressed into shape.

00:51:22The logo for Beats is just a lowercase b inside of a red circle.

00:51:27The circle represents a human head, with the b being the headphones in their shape.

00:51:32All those little black dots around the edges of car windows are called frits.

00:51:37A frit is a painted black enamel that's put into windshields during manufacturing.

00:51:42They block ultraviolet rays and help distribute temperatures between the metal and glass.

00:51:48There are 24 symbols hidden inside the Unilever logo.

00:51:52Let's count, shall we?

00:52:12DNA, palm trees, heart, and virtuous cycle, whatever that is.

00:52:17These represent everything that the company believes in and produces.

00:52:21DNA?

00:52:23Bobby pins are designed so that the zigzag part goes onto your scalp, not the flat part.

00:52:28It gives a greater grip on the hair and skin, making the pins stay in longer.

00:52:33The story that the pins were named after those fashionable London constables, called bobbies, is not true.

00:52:40I made it up.

00:52:42Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.

00:52:46Use a marker and cover the last four digits.

00:52:49You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security coat.

00:52:54Have you had a house guest that didn't use a coaster?

00:52:57Get a hairdryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.

00:53:01Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.

00:53:05If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.

00:53:09Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.

00:53:13Then wipe it off.

00:53:15Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.

00:53:18Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.

00:53:22Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.

00:53:25And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.

00:53:28This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.

00:53:32Picture this. You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.

00:53:37You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.

00:53:40Don't panic. Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.

00:53:43And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.

00:53:47It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.

00:53:51The football is on and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.

00:53:55You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.

00:53:59Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.

00:54:02Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.

00:54:05All done. You can turn on the TV now.

00:54:08Once your flip-flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole,

00:54:12it's normally a sign that you need a new pair.

00:54:15But there's a way to extend their mileage.

00:54:17Push the plug back through the hole.

00:54:19Then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.

00:54:22The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.

00:54:26You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.

00:54:29You've managed to detach it from the box.

00:54:31But how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?

00:54:34Hold both ends of the tape apart.

00:54:36And by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches

00:54:39and separates itself from the paper without tearing it apart.

00:54:43Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry.

00:54:46But it would be great if they were larger.

00:54:48Take two and turn one of them inside out.

00:54:51They can now connect and work as one large bag.

00:54:54Big enough to protect a keyboard.

00:54:57There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a jog.

00:55:01Instead, put them inside your pocket.

00:55:03Take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket from the inside.

00:55:07This stops the keys from falling out.

00:55:10You've broken your key in the door.

00:55:12It's stuck. Great.

00:55:14Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100.

00:55:17But for a cheaper and quicker option, try using a hot glue stick.

00:55:21Heat the end with a lighter.

00:55:22And once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the keyhole.

00:55:26The melted glue will enter the available space covering part of the key.

00:55:30Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.

00:55:35Now, just pull it out.

00:55:38If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth,

00:55:42put one end in the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.

00:55:46Now shake up and down.

00:55:48This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards a little each time.

00:55:52And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.

00:55:57You've left your keys locked inside the car.

00:55:59It's an older model with a roll-down window.

00:56:02You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.

00:56:06Or use duct tape.

00:56:07Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.

00:56:10Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.

00:56:15Then with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.

00:56:20The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.

00:56:24While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power,

00:56:29leaving them only halfway in.

00:56:31Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.

00:56:36The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm and providing easy entry for the screw.

00:56:42You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.

00:56:46Take a small plastic bag that won't leak.

00:56:48Fill it up with water and close it tight, making a round bubble.

00:56:52Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.

00:56:55The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a sunny day.

00:57:02Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway?

00:57:05By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.

00:57:08The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.

00:57:13You've superglued your fingers again.

00:57:16Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.

00:57:19Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub.

00:57:22The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no time.

00:57:26While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.

00:57:30Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.

00:57:35The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall,

00:57:39making it easier to slip the string of the painting over the nail.

00:57:43Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.

00:57:48You need to put a cake into a container,

00:57:51but taking it out again later by lifting it up from the inside might ruin the cake.

00:57:55Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.

00:57:59The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access, slice by slice.

00:58:06Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.

00:58:10This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.

00:58:14The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out,

00:58:19much faster than the glugging alternative.

00:58:23There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.

00:58:28Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.

00:58:32On one end, pinch off the shell. Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.

00:58:36The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.

00:58:44When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.

00:58:49A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.

00:58:55You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.

00:59:00Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.

00:59:03Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.

00:59:06You will eventually find it sitting at the end.

00:59:09You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.

00:59:13Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.

00:59:17Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips, or even toothpicks are perfect.

00:59:22Place whichever item you find inside the hole.

00:59:25It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.

00:59:29Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.

00:59:34A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.

00:59:38Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources,

00:59:42but also helps prevent bad smells from forming within a bin.

00:59:46Nobody likes mosquitoes, and pesticides are pricey.

00:59:50A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of the funnel.

00:59:56After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.

01:00:00Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.

01:00:04The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.

01:00:09Now just sit back and relax without getting bitten.

01:00:15So, grab your phone. Good, now turn it around.

01:00:19You see that little dot between the camera and the flash?

01:00:22That's a tiny microphone. Bet that's something you didn't know.

01:00:26What's it doing there?

01:00:27Well, when you're on a phone call, this little guy is busy at work

01:00:31reducing the amount of background noise other people hear when you talk.

01:00:35That's right, if it wasn't for this, calls wouldn't be as nearly as crisp as they are now.

01:00:41You're lost in the woods and you're rushing to get back to camp.

01:00:46You suddenly remember you've got something that can help.

01:00:49You grab one of your chest straps from your backpack and whistle on it.

01:00:54Yep, that's right.

01:00:56A lot of bags have this feature in them, especially the ones made for the outdoors.

01:01:00It isn't long before you hear the call of one of your friends

01:01:03and you follow them back to the warm campfire, saved by this cool bit of design.

01:01:09If you're a curious person, you might have wondered what that little pocket in your jeans is doing there.

01:01:15You know, the one that's inside the bigger pocket?

01:01:18People often use it to store coins and bills, but it's not meant for that.

01:01:23It's actually designed to store your pocket watch safely.

01:01:27Maybe that's where the name pocket watch comes from?

01:01:32You finally arrive home after a long day's work.

01:01:35You understandably don't feel like cooking, so you sit on the couch and watch a bit of TV and order some takeout.

01:01:42How about Chinese? Ah, perfect.

01:01:45There's the doorbell. That has to be your food. It smells delicious.

01:01:50Wait, before you grab the plates, do this instead.

01:01:54Open your Chinese food container on the table.

01:01:57It becomes the perfect plate, and it's cardboard, which means no cleaning either.

01:02:04The can of soda you got with your food has a cool feature too.

01:02:08Look at the tiny metal tab there, the one you use to open the can.

01:02:12Guess what? You can fit your straw in there.

01:02:15In fact, that's exactly what they're made for. Go ahead, try it for yourself.

01:02:21If you're not at your computer, take a look at your keyboard right now.

01:02:25If you're not, that's okay. Here's one on the screen.

01:02:28The keycaps are arranged in what's called the QWERTY layout, named after the first 6 keycaps below the numbers.

01:02:35As it turns out, it wasn't always this way.

01:02:38They used to be laid out alphabetically, which would make more sense when you think about it.

01:02:43The alphabetical layout fell out of use because long ago, there were things called typewriters. Remember those?

01:02:50You pressed down a key, and a type bar would fly out, hitting an inked ribbon and stamping a letter on the piece of paper.

01:02:58Eventually, typists got good at this and typed faster. Too fast.

01:03:03The type bars would eventually get caught in a log jam with each other, ruining the flow.

01:03:08To fix this problem, they made keyboards with randomized keycaps.

01:03:13The new layout actually worked better because it made typing harder, helping to slow typists down and prevent the type bars from getting stuck.

01:03:21Much better! Today, no type bars. No typewriters, mostly.

01:03:25People are still fast nowadays, but you just can't help but wonder who was faster, though. Us or them?

01:03:32Keyboards have another hidden feature, too.

01:03:35Have you ever noticed that the F keycap and the J keycap have little bumps on the bottom of them?

01:03:41As it turns out, they're there to help people figure out where they are on the keyboard without having to take their eyes off the screen.

01:03:49Grabbing a takeaway cup of coffee at your favorite cafe might be just what you need to fully wake up in the mornings.

01:03:56When you get back home or to work, though, you might be afraid to stain your desk when you put the steaming hot coffee down.

01:04:03Worry not! Your plastic lid isn't only good for keeping your coffee hot, it also doubles as a coaster.

01:04:10In fact, they're the perfect size to hold a cup. Try it for yourself!

01:04:15This one's gonna come in handy if you're a home cook.

01:04:18If you're like me, you might have a bit of trouble deciding how much pasta you need for just one serving.

01:04:24Well, if you've got a pasta scoop, grab that.

01:04:28Most people don't know what the little hole in the middle is for and assume it's supposed to help with water drainage or something.

01:04:35It turns out that it helps you measure out a perfect serving.

01:04:39Just see how much dry spaghetti you can fit in the hole and use that as one portion.

01:04:46Out of the store buying coat hangers, you might notice that the plastic ones feel cheaper than the wooden ones.

01:04:52There's a good reason for this. Wooden hangers are made out of cedar wood.

01:04:56The big difference between the two is that the wooden ones repel bugs and moths.

01:05:02They're stronger and last longer too, perfect for things that might stay in your closet for a long time.

01:05:09When you brush your teeth, you might have noticed that your toothbrush has blue bristles.

01:05:14They're not just there for show. In fact, they're there to tell you when it might be time to switch toothbrushes.

01:05:21These bristles lose their strength and color when the brush has been worn down,

01:05:25letting you know that it's time to get rid of it.

01:05:29Microwaves often look a bit like mini TVs, especially ones where you can clearly see the black film around them.

01:05:36This is actually a really important feature that's used to keep the radiation from slipping away.

01:05:42They're called Faraday cages, if you want to get technical.

01:05:46This is why you can stand next to a microwave without melting into a puddle.

01:05:51That's not to say you should stand in front of the microwave and watch your food heat up,

01:05:56but at least you know you won't grow an extra ear or something.

01:05:59Okay, not really.

01:06:01Some ovens have a drawer under them.

01:06:04It's tempting to use this to store random junk you don't use often, but there's a better use for it.

01:06:09Instead, this should be used to help keep the food that's waiting to be served hot.

01:06:14You can take it out of the oven and store it right in this drawer,

01:06:17keeping your oven free for you to carry on cooking.

01:06:21Now, you're on a plane looking around trying to pass the time before takeoff.

01:06:26When you examine the window, you notice it has a little, very tiny hole on its bottom.

01:06:32Don't worry, it's not broken.

01:06:34It's there to relieve the pressure that builds up over time as the plane goes up and down.

01:06:39It also lets the air flow through it.

01:06:42Now, raise your hand if you've ever ridden on an escalator and scrubbed your shoes on its bristles.

01:06:47Hey, I'm guilty of doing that.

01:06:49Maybe more than I should.

01:06:51It's not there to clean your shoes, though.

01:06:53It's an important safety measure.

01:06:55It stops your shoelaces, clothing, and other stuff from getting stuck in there,

01:06:59avoiding a nasty scene when you go to get off.

01:07:03Sometimes a piece of fabric comes with your new clothing.

01:07:07It usually comes along with the extra buttons in a little plastic bag.

01:07:11You might think it's just a piece of fabric to use for future patching in case you rip it.

01:07:16But that isn't its purpose at all.

01:07:18It's actually supposed to be put in the washing machine to test how it reacts to various washings.

01:07:24Now, you don't have to worry about shrinking your new expensive coat

01:07:28because you know how it'll react to the wash.

01:07:31Bubbles. Who doesn't love bubbles?

01:07:33Most people have fond memories with bubble blowers as a kid.

01:07:37But as adults, the closest thing we can get to recapturing that feeling is with bubble baths.

01:07:43After a hard day at work, there's nothing better than dipping into a nice warm bubble bath.

01:07:48Right, guys?

01:07:49And the bubbles do more than just clean you.

01:07:52If they're high-quality bubbles, they'll serve as a heat insulator.

01:07:56So they make sure that your bath stays warm for longer.

01:08:00Boxes of chocolate sometimes have these mysterious holes in them.

01:08:04When I'm eating a box or two,

01:08:06I usually ignore them and take out the chocolate by pressing the bottom of the plastic.

01:08:11But it turns out that I've been doing it wrong the whole time.

01:08:16If you press one of the holes, the chocolate comes right out.

01:08:19I'm certainly going to start doing this from now on.

01:08:24Here's another one from the kitchen.

01:08:26The handle on a pot will often have a hole in it.

01:08:29Most people use this to hang them on a nail on the wall as an easy storage method.

01:08:34The hole has another use too.

01:08:36When you're cooking, you can use this handle to hold your wooden spoon

01:08:40or whatever else you might be cooking with.

01:08:43This makes sure you don't make a mess when you put it down.

01:08:47Glass bottles usually come with a cap in them.

01:08:50Well, duh.

01:08:51Otherwise, the liquid would just spill.

01:08:54In this cap, there's a plastic liner that seemingly has no purpose, right?

01:08:58Wrong.

01:08:59It's a seal.

01:09:02No, not a seal.

01:09:03A seal.

01:09:04It's the kind that helps keep your drink fizzy.

01:09:07Ah, just the refreshment I needed.

01:09:10A lot of doorknobs are made out of brass, and it's not by chance.

01:09:14They're made out of this specific material because it's bacteria's worst enemy.

01:09:19That's right, it destroys them.

01:09:21Perfect for those who want to keep a clean house and avoid germs.

01:09:25Hey, you want a fish?

01:09:29Pockets are usually on the left side of shirts because most people are right-handed.

01:09:34Is this a myth or a fact?

01:09:37This is actually true.

01:09:39Many products favor the righties.

01:09:41Left-handed people will relate to this on so many levels.

01:09:44Let's say public transport.

01:09:46Have you ever noticed that the scanner at stations is typically on the right side?

01:09:51Household equipment and devices are one more example.

01:09:54Scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, and many other kitchen and household appliances

01:09:59are designed with right-handed people in mind.

01:10:02The same goes for shirt pockets.

01:10:04While some people use both hands equally and others change their hand preference between tasks,

01:10:09overall, most people are right-handed.

01:10:12A study has revealed that 75% to 90% of the world's population are right-handed

01:10:18and 10% are left-handed.

01:10:20This means it's more convenient for most people to have pockets on the left side

01:10:24than on the right side of their garments.

01:10:27Try it out for yourself.

01:10:29Your elbow kind of folds when you try to reach into the pocket on the right side.

01:10:33Whereas on the left side, your elbow makes an arc shape,

01:10:36which makes it easier to put things inside the pocket and take them out.

01:10:41Eating more protein leads to having bigger muscles.

01:10:44What do you think about this, bodybuilders?

01:10:46Myth or fact?

01:10:48This is a myth.

01:10:50It's true that eating protein is essential for building bigger muscles.

01:10:53I mean, proteins are building blocks of your body.

01:10:56And yet, eating more than you need is unnecessary.

01:11:00Everyone should drink eight glasses of water a day.

01:11:03Do you think this is a myth or a fact?

01:11:06This is a myth, so don't blame yourself for drinking less water than recommended.

01:11:11Eight glasses are not a magic number.

01:11:14Hydration needs differ from one person to another.

01:11:18How much water you should drink every day depends on your activity and exercise level.

01:11:23The temperature of the place where you live affects this number, too.

01:11:26If you live in a hot area, you sweat more and need to drink more water.

01:11:30Soup, coffee, tea, fruits, and other things you eat daily also contain water.

01:11:37Carrots are high in sugar, so you should avoid eating them.

01:11:40If this is true, we should warn bunnies.

01:11:43Any guesses, fact or myth?

01:11:45It's a myth.

01:11:47Carrots are about 85% water.

01:11:49One pound of cooked carrots only contains three teaspoons of sugar.

01:11:53Compared to the amount of sugar in desserts, this is nothing.

01:11:57Plus, carrots are high in phytochemicals, and eating them can help lower blood sugar.

01:12:03Medieval people believed in flat Earth.

01:12:06Is this a myth or a fact?

01:12:08Obviously, flat Earth is a myth.

01:12:11But so is the history built around this myth.

01:12:14You can't say that at those times.

01:12:16The whole world was skeptical about Earth's spherical shape.

01:12:19Even everyday visible things proved that.

01:12:22For example, medieval people could see that the twilight glow during sunrise and sunset formed an arc over the horizon.

01:12:30Vikings wore horned helmets.

01:12:33Is this a myth or fact?

01:12:36The well-known image of a Viking warrior is almost always completed with a horned helmet.

01:12:41But in reality, there were no horns.

01:12:44There's no evidence that Viking helmets were horned.

01:12:49Detox juices cleanse your body.

01:12:51Is this a fact or myth?

01:12:53It's a myth.

01:12:55Detoxification doesn't work that way.

01:12:57Your internal organs are responsible for the process of cleansing.

01:13:00The spleen, liver, kidneys, especially the liver.

01:13:05Your body is always in a natural state of cleansing itself.

01:13:08A person doesn't need to drink juices for detoxification.

01:13:13Nuts are junk food.

01:13:15Any thoughts?

01:13:16Myth or fact?

01:13:19You're right. This is a myth.

01:13:21Nuts are full of healthy fats.

01:13:23They're good for your heart and other organs.

01:13:27The average American throws away about 82 pounds of textile waste per year.

01:13:32Is this a fact or myth?

01:13:35Fact. Imagine all that waste.

01:13:38When someone throws their clothes away, they don't disappear into thin air.

01:13:42These items most likely reach landfills as their final destination.

01:13:46Donating clothes and selling them in second-hand stores are a much better option.

01:13:51Now, you've probably heard about life-saving laundry tricks

01:13:55that are said to make your clothes super clean and as good as they were on day one.

01:14:00What if those laundry tips are actually myths?

01:14:03I got three of them lined up for you.

01:14:06Shirts should be buttoned when you put them in the laundry.

01:14:08Is it true or not?

01:14:11This is a myth.

01:14:12You'd better keep zippers closed to keep their teeth from catching the fabric of other clothes.

01:14:17But fastening the buttons of a shirt can expand the button net and the buttonhole.

01:14:21In the long term, buttons will start slipping out of place.

01:14:26Washing clothes in hot water is the most effective way to clean them.

01:14:30Is this a myth or fact?

01:14:32That's another laundry myth.

01:14:34You want to rid your clothes of germs, yet hot water alone won't be enough for this.

01:14:39Nowadays, many detergents can clean clothes in cold or warm water.

01:14:45You should remove stains from the face of the fabric.

01:14:48Is it true?

01:14:50Most people apply water and soap to the stain starting from the front side of the fabric.

01:14:55But that's not the best option.

01:14:57A much better way is to start from the back.

01:14:59The stain can go deeper if you treat it from the front.

01:15:02Try to make the stain move up to the surface rather than push it inside.

01:15:08Listening to music is an effective tool for learning languages.

01:15:12Is it a myth or fact?

01:15:15It's a fact.

01:15:16Scientists say listening to a song and humming along can help you learn a language.

01:15:21Most people struggle to learn grammar.

01:15:23Yet, in our daily lives, we don't always follow grammar rules.

01:15:27Songs can help you pick up informal expressions.

01:15:31Scientists have also concluded that music can help you remember new words and add them to your vocabulary.

01:15:37Let me give you an example.

01:15:38It's from your first year at school.

01:15:41Yep, the alphabet song.

01:15:44Are you a morning person or a night owl?

01:15:46Either way, you might want to know these facts and myths about sleep.

01:15:52The longest someone went without sleep was 11 days.

01:15:55Do you think this is possible or is it an urban legend?

01:16:00This is a fact.

01:16:01Randy Gardner set the record for the longest amount of time a person went without sleep.

01:16:06It was an experiment carried out by Stanford sleep researcher, Dr. William C. Dement.

01:16:12The doctor recorded and monitored Randy Gardner's sleep activity.

01:16:15Gardner managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 minutes.

01:16:21Your body eventually gets used to getting less sleep.

01:16:24Myth or fact?

01:16:26It's a myth.

01:16:27There are many studies proving that your body and especially your brain can't get used to sleeping less.

01:16:33Have you noticed that after a few nights of insufficient sleep, you begin to feel groggier during the day?

01:16:39That's your body trying to adjust to not getting enough rest.

01:16:42Long-term sleep deprivation affects your daytime performance, focus, and decision-making.

01:16:49Many grown-ups need 5 or fewer hours of sleep.

01:16:52Can it be true?

01:16:54Well, this one's easy.

01:16:56It's a myth.

01:16:57Experts from the National Sleep Foundation recommend that the average adult sleeps 7 to 9 hours per night.

01:17:04Some people have a genetic mutation thanks to which they wake up refreshed after a short night's sleep.

01:17:09But such people are an exception.

01:17:11One in 4 million.

01:17:14The ability to fall asleep in any place and at any time means you're a good sleeper.

01:17:19What do you think?

01:17:20Myth or fact?

01:17:23It's a myth.

01:17:24A good sleeper gets a proper amount of sleep and has a regular sleep schedule.

01:17:30Cats spend two-thirds of their life asleep.

01:17:32Do you believe that?

01:17:34This will probably come as no surprise.

01:17:37It's a fact.

01:17:38How many of the facts and myths did you guess correctly?

01:17:44How many hidden features are there in your car that you have never heard of?

01:17:48Most cars these days have everything color-coded under their hoods.

01:17:52It makes it way easier to know what you need to supervise between services.

01:17:57Like the dipstick, the oil cap, or the coolant.

01:18:01You can even have a look at the brake and washer fluid.

01:18:05Anything else that's black or gray, just leave it to the mechanics.

01:18:10Ever seen a snowflake light on the dashboard of your car?

01:18:14It's not there to let you know the winter holidays are coming if that's what you're thinking.

01:18:18It's actually a sensor that indicates the exterior ambient temperature.

01:18:23It gets activated and pops up the light whenever there's a road warning due to a sharp drop in temperature.

01:18:31It may sometimes even come on with an audio warning or a message on your dashboard to warn you that the roads may be getting icy.

01:18:38So you can either adapt the speed or change to the appropriate tires if necessary.

01:18:44Most cars come with added features for the summertime too, like those neat sun visors.

01:18:50Yours might have an added bonus you might want to check out.

01:18:53We all know they twist to help the driver out when the sun is not shining from the front.

01:18:58But some of them can also extend, so they can provide shade to a larger area.

01:19:04If you figure out your sun visor doesn't extend, there's a simple solution though.

01:19:09Buy a sun visor extender. You can even find them online.

01:19:13They work by being attached to your existing sun visors or windows for better shade coverage and visibility.

01:19:21Let's find some hidden features at home.

01:19:24It's not rocket science, but there is a wrong way to make ice in the freezer.

01:19:29And that's because you're probably not using the ice cube tray correctly.

01:19:34They come with that particular shape because you need to fill the trays until there's a layer of water on the top.

01:19:41This layer will help remove the cubes faster from the tray because it will crack when twisted and leave each cube poking out.

01:19:48You can then grab them in no time and enjoy your drink.

01:19:53If you find that the heat on your oven is too high or you need to cook some delicate dishes that require more control over the temperature, there's an easy way to adjust that.

01:20:04The knobs on your oven should come with calibration screws on their backs.

01:20:09Pop out the plastic knob and adjust it to your preferences.

01:20:13Be sure to disconnect the oven from any energy source before doing it.

01:20:18Do you know what your stove and your car have in common?

01:20:22They both have hoods that you can open if you need to have a peek or if they need some cleaning.

01:20:28If you look closely at the top of your kitchen stove, you will see two hinges located on the back corners.

01:20:35You'll be able to easily lift it up and clean out all the grime that's been stuck in there.

01:20:41Ever wondered why glue doesn't stick to the inside of the bottle?

01:20:45The answer is a bit more complex, depending on the type of glue.

01:20:48But the simple response is, well, it doesn't have any air in there.

01:20:54PVA glue contains some molecules called polymers and water.

01:20:59When the glue is out, the water evaporates, leaving just the sticky polymers behind.

01:21:05Things are more or less the other way around with superglue.

01:21:09It has a chemical that solidifies as soon as it hits water vapors in the air.

01:21:15Did you know Microsoft Word has a feature that you can use for references and a bibliography?

01:21:21It's not only helpful for keeping track of everything, but it also automatically formats all the information accordingly.

01:21:29If you like to surround yourself with as many houseplants as possible, here's an easy way to figure out if they need watering.

01:21:37Stick your fingers into its soil.

01:21:40It should give you a better idea than simply looking at the plant's surface.

01:21:44If you can reach 2 to 3 inches into the soil and feel it's dry, the plant most likely needs some hydration.

01:21:52However, this trick does tend to work better with smaller potted plants because of the limited depth.

01:21:58In any case, it's always best to research the plant's needs in terms of watering and sunlight before committing to a plant.

01:22:06And always be careful not to damage its roots.

01:22:10Be honest, you indeed have clothes you wear all the time and some that just sit there in the back of your closet that you've most likely forgotten about.

01:22:18Here's a neat way to figure out which one is which.

01:22:22For starters, you'll need to turn all of your hangers backwards.

01:22:26If you really feel like putting more effort into this project, you can wrap some pieces of electrical tape on the hangers and write the start date on each.

01:22:35After that, everything is pretty self-explanatory.

01:22:37Each time you wear a particular item, turn the hanger around, making it face forward.

01:22:44After 6 months or a year, all those items that have yet to be turned around should go to donations or yard sales.

01:22:52Another great way to use hangers to help you with your wardrobe organization is to use them for your scarves.

01:22:58They will be wrinkle-free, but you can also see them a lot better and have a clear view of the scarves you actually use and those you should let go of.

01:23:08If you're looking to increase the storage space in your wardrobe, especially when the season changes, go pick yourself up some vacuum-packed storage bags.

01:23:17After that, you just need to fold your garments or other pieces of laundry, like bedding or blankets for example, and place them in the bags.

01:23:27Turn on your vacuum cleaner, place the nozzle on the bag seal and remove all the extra air from the bag.

01:23:33It helps with reducing the storage size of clothes and keeps the clothes clean, dry and moth-free.

01:23:40Should you have an empty basket lying around and you aren't sure if you want to recycle it just yet, you can always repurpose it as a cool lamp.

01:23:49Wicker baskets work best for this.

01:23:51Just cut a small hole in the bottom of the basket and place a pendant light kit there.

01:23:57You can even paint it manually or spray paint if you need it to be in a particular color.

01:24:02Another way to neatly repurpose things around the house is to use leftover cookie jars to store dryer balls, but the sky's the limit here.

01:24:11You can also use dryer sheets to remove dust from screens around your house, like computers, laptops or TVs.

01:24:19These items are electrically charged, so they generally attract a lot of dust particles.

01:24:25Dryer sheets are made to reduce static clean, so they won't only remove the dust but also help keep it at bay for a longer period of time.

01:24:34Dryer sheets also help out if you're having a bad hair day, believe it or not.

01:24:39They can seriously help out taming flyaways whenever your frizz just gets out of control.

01:24:44Run one of those dryer sheets from the roots of your hair all the way down to the tip and be amazed.

01:24:51If there's a particular type of soap bar you like the smell of and want to replicate that on your clothes too, pick up one of those bars to make a day's clothes fresher.

01:25:02Place it in a fabric and place it anywhere between your clothes.

01:25:06Your shirts should smell awesome every time you pick them up.

01:25:10You can also save on fabric softener.

01:25:13I don't know about your washing machine, but mine does love to jump, I'll tell you that.

01:25:18If yours tends to run out of its designated place, especially during those intense spinning cycles, it happens because it's not perfectly fixed to the floor.

01:25:28The good thing is that most modern washing machines can self-level since they come with a pair of legs.

01:25:34Just lift the back of the device off the surface area it sits on and it will drop them, locking them into place once it's perfectly leveled.

01:25:48Grocery carts have loops for a reason.

01:25:51You don't want to put your jacket in your cart next to a bunch of potatoes and onions, do you?

01:25:57Hang it on the loop instead, it's there to help you organize your cart better.

01:26:01Carts also have a cool section at the bottom.

01:26:04Whenever your cart's full, just lift it up and attach a shopping basket for extra purchases.

01:26:10Lift up the whole metal thing, sit your basket on the horizontal bar above the wheels, and secure it with those handy hooks.

01:26:18If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.

01:26:22It can be hard to get it all out with loose floss.

01:26:25You need more tension, just tie it in a knot.

01:26:29Toothpaste stripes may seem a bit weird.

01:26:32It's just a marketing trick.

01:26:33Back in the 70s, a leading toothpaste brand added a blue stripe to show that their toothpaste had double action.

01:26:41Solid white toothpaste worked just as well.

01:26:44But those blue bristles on your toothbrush actually make sense.

01:26:49They gradually lose their color over time.

01:26:52When the blue's faded, it's time to change your toothbrush.

01:26:56Ever notice that tiny hole on the bottom of a padlock?

01:26:59Its hidden purpose is to drain water out, to keep it from rusting.

01:27:04It's also the place to lubricate a padlock.

01:27:07A drop of oil in there will make it open and close way easier.

01:27:11Those ridges on the edge of dimes aren't just for show.

01:27:15People used to shave off the edges, then melt the edges down into new coins.

01:27:20But thanks to the new design, it's easy to tell if someone's been shaving the edges off.

01:27:26If you still struggle with peeling an orange, here's another way of opening it.

01:27:31First, cut off the top and bottom.

01:27:34Make a slit on the side and pull it open.

01:27:37That knobbly bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.

01:27:42These tubes are usually sealed with foil.

01:27:45So unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them, just flip the cap over and push.

01:27:52The tiny rubber disc under every bottle cap isn't just for seeing if you want a lifetime supply of soda.

01:27:59It's what keeps your drink all nice and bubbly.

01:28:02The lid keeps the liquid inside.

01:28:05The rubber disc keeps the gas inside.

01:28:08Until you drink it.

01:28:10If you use the blue side of your eraser to erase pen, your notebooks are probably all full of holes.

01:28:16The blue side's there for when you need to erase something on much thicker paper.

01:28:21It works on pencil and even ink, as long as the paper's thick enough.

01:28:26Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.

01:28:31They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.

01:28:35Still coming loose? Put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.

01:28:42Many glass bottles usually have some sort of indent at the bottom.

01:28:46It's handy if you want to be fancy.

01:28:49Put your thumb in the indent and pour away.

01:28:52The technical name for this little dude is a punt.

01:28:56Those sugar sticks at your local coffee stand are ready to be opened in a new and easier way.

01:29:02Look how happy they are!

01:29:04Try splitting it right down the middle.

01:29:06No more sugar on your fingers.

01:29:08No more tiny little paper bit.

01:29:10Even your coffee's happier.

01:29:12Your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.

01:29:19But there's no need to loosen and tighten back up again every time.

01:29:24Check out the bottom of the pack.

01:29:26It has a perforated line.

01:29:28Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.

01:29:31Doorknobs are usually made of brass, bronze, or some other copper alloy.

01:29:36Why? They're antibacterial, so they stop microbes from spreading.

01:29:41Just a couple of hours, and the pesky microbes are gone.

01:29:45But don't forget to wash your hands anyway!

01:29:48Bottles have long necks for a reason.

01:29:51Hold the neck, not the bottle, if you want to enjoy a cold drink.

01:29:55Two zips too much? Maybe.

01:29:58But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.

01:30:02Just lock them together.

01:30:04Now no one can open your backpack.

01:30:06Don't have a lock on you?

01:30:07You can also tie them together with some string, or even just a paperclip.

01:30:12Anything to slow those pickpockets down.

01:30:15That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar is used to hold your tie in place.

01:30:21You don't want your tie trying to escape back there.

01:30:24Shoe manufacturers care about their customers.

01:30:27So most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system, pre-installed.

01:30:34Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.

01:30:39Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backwards.

01:30:43Cross your laces and put them through the loops.

01:30:46Now pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.

01:30:50Now run!

01:30:52You'll find silica gel packets when you buy bags, shoes, even some snacks.

01:30:58Don't throw them away.

01:30:59They soak up excess moisture, so any time your shoes are a bit damp,

01:31:05chuck a few gel packets in there overnight.

01:31:08You might've been using your shampoo wrong this whole time.

01:31:12Here's the gist.

01:31:14Don't apply it to your hair.

01:31:16Just apply it to the roots.

01:31:18The foam you create will trickle down on your hair anyway.

01:31:21Notebook margins aren't for taking extra notes or practicing emojis.

01:31:26They were invented to protect people's work.

01:31:29People used to live with a lot of hungry rats around.

01:31:32The rats would nibble at the paper, eating people's work.

01:31:36They put the margin lines there to let people know to start their writing further from the edge,

01:31:41so it's not lost to a hungry rodent.

01:31:44Solo cups are the key element for any barbecue party.

01:31:48But these red cups are even cooler than you thought.

01:31:51You can use them to measure liquids.

01:31:53The bottom line equals 1 oz, the second line equals 5 oz, and the third line equals 12 oz.

01:32:01If you like milk on your tea, try this tip out next time.

01:32:05Pour it from the other side of the carton.

01:32:08It sloshes around less, and it's easier to control.

01:32:12Car headrests are all about comfort, and detachable headrests are all about safety.

01:32:18If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.

01:32:23If you ever get locked or trapped in a car, you can use the bars to smash the window and get out.

01:32:29Women's shirts have their buttons on the left, even though about 85% of people are right-handed.

01:32:36It would make way more sense to have them on the right.

01:32:39The thing is, back in the day, wealthy women had maids to help them dress.

01:32:45So, for them, the buttons on the left made things much easier, don't you know?

01:32:51The tab on your rear-view mirror does have a real function, people.

01:32:56It holds your air freshener, your huge fuzzy dyes, maybe a big smiley emoji.

01:33:01But it's actually a switch between day and night mode for your mirror.

01:33:06When it's dark out, the night mode blocks the glare from the car behind you.

01:33:11The McFlurry spoon has a square handle on it.

01:33:14It gets attached directly to the ice cream machine, and the ice cream and toppings get mixed in together, right in your cup.

01:33:21It saves the employees loads of time, plus it saves water, because they don't have to wash the machine after each one.

01:33:29Wooden hangers are so hot right now, they could burn up your clothes.

01:33:34Nah, not really, but they look better and are more natural.

01:33:38But there's another reason to use them.

01:33:40They're made of cedar, which is a natural moth repellent.

01:33:44Bonus tip, add some dry orange peel to your closet.

01:33:48No moth is ever going in there again.

01:33:51Have you ever wondered what these extra holes at the top of your running shoes are for?

01:33:56They're designed so that you can tie the shoes in multiple different ways.

01:34:00That's useful when you want to compensate for things such as a bad stride or even a damaged toe.

01:34:06Plus, you can change the look of your shoes the way you prefer.

01:34:10Many people use a dust jacket of their book as a bookmarker.

01:34:14No problem with that, it will save your book from bent page corners.

01:34:18But the primary purpose of a dust cover is to keep the book safe from distortions.

01:34:23For instance, if you spill juice or drop some of the food on your book while reading it.

01:34:29The tic-tac dispenser has this little groove on its top, so you can dispense only one tic-tac at a time.

01:34:35Even though, let's be honest here, nobody does that.

01:34:38Most of us just spill a whole bunch at once and then we wiggle all those extra tic-tacs back in.

01:34:45Those rubber bumps you see between the tire treads are there for your safety.

01:34:50The raised edges tell you what the minimum height of your tread is.

01:34:54If the bump and the edges are even, it's time for you to visit the tire shop as soon as possible.

01:35:00But if the bumps are well beneath the level of the edges,

01:35:02you're good to go.

01:35:05What about that black grating on the microwave window?

01:35:08It's something called a Faraday shield.

01:35:11And it's there to prevent microwaves from getting away and turning the entire room into a Faraday cage.

01:35:17If the microwaves escape, your meal won't cook properly either.

01:35:21So yep, the cage is not there to make it difficult for you to see your meal while it's cooking.

01:35:26It's keeping the electromagnetic energy inside.

01:35:28How about a wrench-compatible screwdriver?

01:35:31Cover your screwdriver with the end of your wrench and you can increase its torque.

01:35:35That's why the head of your screwdriver is designed the way it is.

01:35:39When you have odd angles, you can use this strategy.

01:35:44You've probably heard those myths, the blue side of the eraser can erase the pen.

01:35:49False. Its purpose is to erase a pencil.

01:35:52But in case you're writing on a piece of paper,

01:35:54False. Its purpose is to erase a pencil.

01:35:57But in case you're writing something on heavier paper,

01:36:00the blue side can remove smudges you see after using the pink eraser too.

01:36:06Have you ever wondered why oranges in supermarkets mostly come in the red mesh bag?

01:36:12It's a trick to make this food look more orange and encourage you to make a purchase.

01:36:17An extra tip, don't throw away the mesh bag.

01:36:19Tie it up so you can have a small pot scrubber to clean your sink, kitchen, appliances and dishes.

01:36:28You can see golf balls don't have a perfectly round shape.

01:36:31Their surface is covered with many little dimples, something golf balls didn't always have.

01:36:37At one point, experienced golfers started noticing how through time,

01:36:41older balls with imperfections such as nicks and bumps could travel further.

01:36:46Such things create turbulence in the air around the golf ball, which eventually reduces drag.

01:36:53So, manufacturers started producing balls with dimples so they could go farther and faster.

01:37:00You might have noticed that sometimes there are ridges in toothpick tops.

01:37:04It's more hygienic because when you break that off, you can prop the toothpick up on it and it won't touch anything.

01:37:11Another safety feature you'll find, this time in your car, is a tab on your rear-view mirror.

01:37:17With it, you can change the position of the mirror,

01:37:20so you don't get blinded if there's a car behind you with its high beams on.

01:37:24So this little tab helps you control the glare of lights coming from behind.

01:37:28This feature showed up in the 1930s, but in the early 1970s,

01:37:33it became a part of standard equipment in most trucks and cars.

01:37:36Do you see that tiny hole on your iPhone, right next to the rear-facing camera?

01:37:41It's a microphone.

01:37:43And it's there so your phone can record sound as you turn your camera around.

01:37:49Some cables have a thick cylinder towards the end of the cord.

01:37:53It's called a ferrite core or a choke.

01:37:56It's a magnetic iron oxide that stops high-frequency electromagnetic interference.

01:38:00For example, you know that annoying static noise you get if you bring your phone too close to a speaker?

01:38:06This interrupts your call, which is why cable cords with big cylinders are pretty useful,

01:38:11because they prevent these things.

01:38:15Do you know why nearly all luggage bags and backpacks have two zippers?

01:38:19It's way more convenient and easier to open in that way.

01:38:23But not just that, you can also open it from the inside.

01:38:26You know how toilets at public spots like malls have those big gaps at the bottom?

01:38:31It's primarily for better circulation of air.

01:38:34This type of door also makes it easier to clean the toilet or check if it's occupied if you're standing in line.

01:38:40Other than that, if you get stuck there and the lock gets broken,

01:38:44you still have a way to get out of there.

01:38:47So, if you need to go to the bathroom, you can use this door.

01:38:51Other than that, if you get stuck there and the lock gets broken,

01:38:55you still have a way to escape. You can just crawl out.

01:39:00Ever notice those plastic end caps on utility knives?

01:39:04And they also have scales on them, which indicates you may use them multiple times but with sharp edges.

01:39:12You can separate the blades through these plastic end caps.

01:39:15Then, you can move the slider and bring the sharp blade to the front.

01:39:20If you've ever taken a moment to examine a regular grocery cart,

01:39:24especially their fold-out section, you probably noticed those metal loops jutting out.

01:39:29They're designed to protect the items you carry in your cart.

01:39:33You can use them to hang bags with soft items.

01:39:37You don't want to accidentally squish with heavier products like bread,

01:39:41or easily breakable things like eggs.

01:39:45Many coffee mugs come with curved notches on their bottom.

01:39:48When you're washing your mugs, put them against the rack at an angle in your dishwasher.

01:39:53This way, the water won't pool in there,

01:39:56so your favorite cup will be completely dry by the time you take it out of the dishwasher.

01:40:01If you're a McFlurry fan, you've probably noticed there's a square hole in the handle of the spoon.

01:40:08It's there so you can attach it to the special machine that mixes the ice cream and your favorite toppings together.

01:40:14The machine has a bar that slips into this square-shaped spoon and then thoroughly stirs it.

01:40:20And you get the spoon so they can minimize the mess during the process.

01:40:24Quite neat, wouldn't you say?

01:40:27A regular milk jug has a dent on one side.

01:40:31Some might see it as a random design decision, but a dent has several purposes.

01:40:36One of them is to get bigger if there's a gas buildup.

01:40:40This happens when your milk is spoiled.

01:40:43You don't even have to try to check this out.

01:40:46Also, the dent is there so the jug doesn't burst if you accidentally drop it.

01:40:51The dent allows the expansion space that deals with the sudden pressure that happens when you drop the jug.

01:40:58Dental floss.

01:41:00Sure, it's important for your dental health, and it's easy to assume what you do with it.

01:41:04But dental floss is great in the kitchen as well,

01:41:07because it's a very precise cake slicer.

01:41:10Way better than a regular knife.

01:41:14Most kitchen shears have a serrated opening right there at the center where the blades and handles meet.

01:41:20It's something you can use to trim difficult herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.

01:41:26Because of this opening, you don't need to pick the leaves off by hand, but de-stem them in one motion.

01:41:33The majority of gelatin containers or single-serving yogurts come with a tinfoil lid.

01:41:38And in most cases, you can use this covering as a disposable spoon.

01:41:43Just peel away the covering, and after a couple of simple folds, you'll have a perfect little spoon for your midday snack.

01:41:51Want to pour yourself a drink before we begin?

01:41:54Just make sure not to grab the glass with your palm.

01:41:57Yep, that's right. The glass has a stem for a reason.

01:42:00Touching the glass bowl with your hands will alter the drink's temperature, and it will get warmer much sooner.

01:42:06While we're in the kitchen, let's check out your fridge.

01:42:10Most of those come with designated areas in the door shelves for eggs, but this may not be the best solution for storing them.

01:42:17The temperature in the door shelves tends to be a bit higher than in the fridge itself,

01:42:21so it's not the best place to store delicate types of food, like eggs or dairy.

01:42:26Make sure to remember that after your next trip to the supermarket.

01:42:29Also, while we're still browsing items in the fridge, did you know that waiting for food to cool down before refrigerating it may be bad for it?

01:42:37Keeping food at room temperature for more than two hours can increase its chances of going bad.

01:42:43So, pop it in as soon as possible.

01:42:46Just make sure to divide your food into smaller batches to help it cool down quicker.

01:42:51What's that in your fridge I just saw?

01:42:53Chocolate? Well, that's a big no-no.

01:42:55Regardless of the season, remember to never store chocolate in the fridge.

01:43:00The lower temperatures inside can cause the chocolate flavor to dull.

01:43:04Also, who wants to eat rock-hard chocolate anyway?

01:43:08When it comes to breakfast, next time you boil an egg, try putting a teaspoon of baking soda into the water when boiling.

01:43:15The egg shells will peel off way easier.

01:43:18Another tip is to crack the egg on one end and run it under the tap.

01:43:22The water stream will help peel off the shell faster and with way less of a mess.

01:43:28Fan of smoothies? Bet you didn't know there's actually a correct way to load up your blender.

01:43:33Start with the liquids, then pile up the solids as you go.

01:43:37The motion created by the movement of the liquids will ensure a smooth, clump-free delicious breakfast or snack.

01:43:44After that, you can clean it by simply adding some dishwashing soap and some water and letting it blend away.

01:43:49No need to add it to the dishwasher anymore since the full cycle of the dishwasher can damage the metal plates on the blender.

01:43:57If you're ever in the mood for a peanut butter sandwich, but the peanut butter is all split with the oils on top, remember there's a correct way to store it.

01:44:06Placing the peanut butter jar upside down in your cupboard will ensure the oils are spread out evenly.

01:44:12Love a good steak but never get a perfect consistency? You're probably digging in too soon.

01:44:17You have to let the meat rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting it.

01:44:23Using the right knife will also give you better results. A sharp knife will ensure you don't lose any of those lovely meat juices.

01:44:31It's pasta night. Ever wondered why there's a hole in the middle of the spaghetti spoon?

01:44:36Turns out you can use that hole to check how much pasta to cook per person.

01:44:41Now you know exactly how much of it to boil for that special marinara sauce of yours.

01:44:45When using non-stick pans, never use metal utensils. Go for wooden or plastic ones instead.

01:44:52The metal will be way too rough on the surface of your pans and can actually damage the non-adherent surface.

01:44:58Are you a leftovers for dinner type of person? Aren't we all?

01:45:02Quick tip for reheating your dinner in the microwave. Try spreading the food around the edges of the plate.

01:45:08Microwaves are indeed designed to heat food as evenly as possible.

01:45:12But not if the food is piled up.

01:45:15Ever tried to take out a single Tic Tac from the tiny container? Just turn the box on its side.

01:45:21There's a cleverly designed slot on the plastic top precisely for that.

01:45:26No more shaking the Tic Tac box like a maniac.

01:45:29If you're up for some music but don't have a speaker around, don't worry.

01:45:34Placing your phone in a cup or bowl will amplify the sound and make your experience so much better.

01:45:39In a hurry and your phone is running out of battery, there's a simple way to reduce the charging time.

01:45:45Simply set the phone to airplane mode. You'll see, it'll charge up to 100% in no time.

01:45:51We all keep our phones in all sorts of places. Our pockets, bags, under our pillows.

01:45:57Hence a lot of fuzz or lint can get stuck in the charging port.

01:46:01For safety reasons, turn the phone off before cleaning it.

01:46:03You can use specifically designed tools for cleaning the charging ports, speakers or microphone.

01:46:09Just be sure to be gentle.

01:46:11Nice desk you got there.

01:46:14Did you know that those little legs on the back of the keyboard are actually there to help you see the keys better?

01:46:20However, if you can type without having to look at the keyboard, don't use them to lift the keyboard up.

01:46:25This position can damage your wrists when using for a long period of time.

01:46:28If you like to keep your things organized and prefer to use sticky notes,

01:46:32just make sure to remove them from the notes cube from side to side to prevent curling.

01:46:37We all feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to storage, especially linens.

01:46:42One easy way to make sure you'll never get mixed sheets is to store each set in the matching pillowcase.

01:46:48Not only will you get easy access to each set, but it's way nicer to look at on the side.

01:46:52When it comes to storing clothing, people use wooden hangers for more than just aesthetic reasons.

01:46:57They may be bigger and heavier than plastic ones, but they also help repel moths.

01:47:02Keep that in mind, more so when storing winter clothes.

01:47:06Were you ever curious about that one extra loophole in your running shoes?

01:47:11That one just next to your ankles?

01:47:14Well, turns out it's there.

01:47:16The tighter the laces on your shoes, the less likely you are to get blisters.

01:47:20Always fit your shoes correctly and use that extra loop in the shoes if needed before you go for a run.

01:47:25Your dress shirts have a tiny secret, too.

01:47:28On the inside of the shirt, right between the shoulders,

01:47:31there's a tiny loop that you can use to hang the garment whenever you don't have a hanger lying around.

01:47:36You can use that extra loop to hang your shoes,

01:47:39or you can use it to hang your clothes.

01:47:41Nothing can ruin a good vacation more than unorganized baggage.

01:47:45To make sure you never have to stuff your luggage with a huge pile of random clothes,

01:47:50instead of folding, try rolling your stuff and placing it neatly in the baggage.

01:47:55This way, you save a lot of space,

01:47:59you have easy access to everything you need,

01:48:02and your clothes will be less wrinkled.

01:48:04Not to be intrusive, but there's a bunch of things I'd like to show you in the bathroom as well.

01:48:09Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time to get rid of all the germs.

01:48:14To save the effort, open and close the tap with your wrist if possible.

01:48:19There you go, squeaky-clean hands for a longer period of time.

01:48:24Always brush your hair,

01:48:27wash your face,

01:48:29clean hands for a longer period of time.

01:48:32Always brush your hair from the bottom if you want to get rid of any knots.

01:48:37Brushing your hair from the top will only cause more damage.

01:48:42When it's time to wash your hair, be sure to concentrate the shampoo on the scalp.

01:48:48Be careful, though, never to apply the shampoo directly to your head.

01:48:52Lather it a bit with some water between your hands before you start massaging it in.

01:48:58You can skip shampooing the lengths of your hair unless they're really dirty.

01:49:03The foam that goes down from your scalp is sufficient to clean that portion.

01:49:08Take good care of your loofah as well.

01:49:11Leaving it in a moist, warm shower can increase its chances of gathering all sorts of nasty bacteria.

01:49:18Either throw it in with your laundry once a week, or let it soak in a solution with diluted bleach.

01:49:25We're sure you always moisturize after your shower, but there's a correct way to do that too.

01:49:31Don't add too much cream on your face, and make sure to tap, not rub it in.

01:49:37Your skin will thank you for it.

01:49:40You don't have to be a dentist to know how important flossing is.

01:49:45Next time, try tying your floss in a knot.

01:49:49With the added tension and grip, your teeth will be cleaner in no time.

01:49:55Okay, I know it's kind of cold to the touch, especially on a freezing winter's day.

01:50:00But did you know that brass doorknobs actually serve a purpose apart from looking classy and shiny?

01:50:05Since it's a copper alloy, brass has antimicrobial properties.

01:50:09That means it can help get rid of harmful germs and bacteria, sometimes in up to two hours.

01:50:14In high-traffic areas, that's all the more useful.

01:50:18But since brass is much costlier than other metals like nickel and steel,

01:50:21you barely see these types of doorknobs anymore nowadays.

01:50:25Speaking of lovely multi-purpose items, most screwdrivers have a tiny little secret of their own.

01:50:30They can sometimes be slid through a wrench so that they can be used to create more torque when twisting.

01:50:36Not to mention the uses when it comes to bolts in hard-to-reach places.

01:50:40There's a reason why buttons on women's shirts are for the left-handed, and it has nothing to do with fashion.

01:50:46This practice dates back to the times when chambermaids were helping ladies dress themselves,

01:50:51and it was easier for them to perform their job with this orientation.

01:50:55Having the buttons placed as such indicated a sign of wealth,

01:51:00so it's easy to imagine why the practice carried on, even though most people dress themselves nowadays.

01:51:05Next time you receive a package in your mail, take a look at your box cutter.

01:51:10If it features some diagonal lines on the blade, you're in for a little design perk.

01:51:13Turns out that these are blades that snap off.

01:51:17Continuously cutting cardboard can dull the sharp edge of the blade.

01:51:21To help prevent the need to buy a brand new box cutter,

01:51:24the top segment along the next line can be broken off to reach a new sharp edge.

01:51:28To do this, check out the small hole at the base of the tool, sometimes called the blade snapper.

01:51:34The people that first came up with this brilliant invention were engineers,

01:51:38inspired by the way chocolate bars are segmented.

01:51:40Hold on a minute, don't throw away the cardboard package just yet.

01:51:44Most likely, you'll have some silica gel packets somewhere at the bottom of the box.

01:51:48Since this gel is basically a drying tool, it gathers up the moisture out of its environment,

01:51:53so you can store these packets for further occasions,

01:51:56whether you'll need to dry out your phone or some other electrical object.

01:52:00You can place them in a container next to the silica gel to reduce the damage.

01:52:05You don't have to be a mechanic to know when a standard car tire needs replacing,

01:52:08since they come equipped with a neat indicator.

01:52:11Take a closer look, and you'll see that treads within the tire are a bunch of rubber notches.

01:52:17When the treads are evened out with the perpendicular bars,

01:52:20it's a sign you need to book an appointment with your local car service,

01:52:24since most likely the tires have lost most of their traction,

01:52:27and may not be safe for driving any longer.

01:52:30The upper corners of a car windshield feature textured black dots melted into the glass edges.

01:52:35This neat add-on isn't there for design purposes.

01:52:38It's called Frit Glazing, which means that a special type of ceramic paint

01:52:44is added to the window for protecting its sealant from UV rays.

01:52:48It also conceals and creates a coarser surface for the adhesive used to set the window in place.

01:52:55Whenever you're up for a drive, check out if there's a small tab under your car's rearview mirror.

01:53:00Bet you didn't know it's there to help switch the mirror from daytime to nighttime views.

01:53:06It uses a prismatic glass technology to blur the reflection

01:53:10and reduce the glare of headlights behind you in traffic.

01:53:14People came up with these manually tilted mirrors in the 1930s,

01:53:18but they became standard somewhere in the 1970s.

01:53:21While you're in the car, check out the headrests,

01:53:24as you most likely don't know that they carry a little disguised purpose.

01:53:27Of course, they're adjustable to accommodate passengers of any height

01:53:31so that they get the proper support for their heads and necks.

01:53:34The hidden feature is that they are detachable and come with two very solid metal bars.

01:53:40Should you ever find yourself stuck in a car and need to make a fast getaway,

01:53:44these bars come in handy to crack out the car windows.

01:53:48So you're out for a drive and you're suddenly out of gas.

01:53:52What I'm about to describe sounds more like a meme than an actual situation.

01:53:55But what if you're in such a hurry that you accidentally drive off

01:53:59with the gas nozzle still in the tank?

01:54:02Well, the nozzles have been designed to prevent any hazards from happening, rest assured.

01:54:07They feature a breakaway device that will allow the hose to separate

01:54:11when taken out with enough force.

01:54:14Initially designed in the early 20th century to be worn exclusively by basketball players,

01:54:19sneakers soon became one of those fashion fundamentals,

01:54:22similar to jeans and leather jackets.

01:54:25If you take a closer look at them, you'll see they have two extra holes on the side,

01:54:29similar to the shoelace holes.

01:54:31They're manufactured as such not only to provide extra ventilation,

01:54:35but to allow people to get extra creative with their laces when wearing the shoes.

01:54:39Admit it, you've always thought that chopsticks are merged at the end

01:54:43for the sole purpose of keeping them together until you're ready to dig into your meal.

01:54:47That may or may not be the whole truth.

01:54:49Under a more detailed inspection, the wooden tools feature a square-shaped end.

01:54:54Chopsticks manufactured like this date back to an old Japanese traditional design,

01:54:59which can help with breaking the ends easily.

01:55:02The separated end can then be used as a resting block for the chopsticks

01:55:06to keep it more sanitized in hopes it can be used again,

01:55:09since they won't be touching the table or any other surface.

01:55:13Women's bikes have a special design which, surprisingly,

01:55:16has a historical and fashionable purpose.

01:55:19The lower frame is for the most part meant to make up

01:55:22for the generally shorter height of ladies,

01:55:25compared to that of the average gentleman.

01:55:28While that is the case for handlebars and saddles,

01:55:31the overall frame is lower for an additional purpose.

01:55:34Way back when women wore long skirts and dresses all day,

01:55:37every day they needed to make sure their outfits wouldn't get caught in the frame.

01:55:41That's how we came up with a lower-framed bicycle,

01:55:43perfectly made for women and their needs at the time.

01:55:46The fact that toothpastes are multi-colored

01:55:50is not just a nice perk to make dental hygiene more fun.

01:55:53There's a secret meaning related to each of the colors,

01:55:56which dates back to the 1970s.

01:55:59In those days, people grew more and more interested in their oral health care,

01:56:03and as such, they were looking for products

01:56:06which could do more than merely clean their teeth.

01:56:09One company was the pioneer in dental hygiene,

01:56:11adding mouthwash to its toothpaste, meaning the blue strip.

01:56:14They later added on the red strip,

01:56:17meant to feature ingredients which helped with gum care.

01:56:20Speaking of toothpaste, check the cap next time you open a new tube.

01:56:24You may be in for a little surprise.

01:56:27There's a pointed cone shape inside the cap,

01:56:30so you can puncture the seal of the toothpaste

01:56:33without cutting yourself or ruining your manicure.

01:56:36Not to mention, it's more hygienic since you won't be able to transfer germs,

01:56:38or other bacteria, into the product itself.

01:56:41On the subject of bathroom countertop items,

01:56:44toothbrushes come with a neat add-on hidden in the bristle patterns.

01:56:47Apart from making the toothbrush look cooler,

01:56:50they also do come with a practical purpose.

01:56:53Most toothbrushes come with a pattern of blue bristles

01:56:56intertwined with white ones.

01:56:59The blue dye is meant to fade out,

01:57:02signaling the time when you need to replace your toothbrush.

01:57:05Dentists say that cleaning your toothbrush

01:57:08should be replaced every three to four months,

01:57:11but it does serve as a great reminder in case you forget.

01:57:14Still love playing with LEGO?

01:57:17Don't judge. Hey, it's a great hobby for all ages.

01:57:20Notice there's a hole on top of the LEGO heads?

01:57:23Behold, you're looking at a safety feature that the people at LEGO

01:57:26designed to prevent choking hazards.

01:57:29The most dangerous issue should a person swallow any of these pieces

01:57:32is the blocking of the airways.

01:57:35Designing a hole inside the LEGO head

01:57:38allows air to flow freely through the piece

01:57:41until it can be removed safely.

01:57:44We're now used to all sorts of modern light bulbs,

01:57:47some tubular, some shaped like diamonds,

01:57:50and some even twisted all together.

01:57:53Historically, light bulbs were round

01:57:56and the initial shape served a purpose in itself.

01:57:59It was mainly connected to the fact that glass bulbs were hand-blown,

01:58:02which gave them the round shape to begin with.

01:58:05The hidden practical reason was that the light bulb filament

01:58:08couldn't be separated.

01:58:11The easiest way to achieve this was to make the glass

01:58:14in the shape of a globe.

01:58:17Next time you follow a recipe where you need to separate

01:58:20egg yolks from whites, try this.

01:58:23Peel a clove of garlic and rub your fingers with it.

01:58:26Carefully break an egg into a bowl.

01:58:29With your garlicky fingers, pick up the yolk.

01:58:32And voila, you can now marvel at how perfectly

01:58:35it separates from the egg white.

01:58:38There are many easy ways to do it.

01:58:41When cooking eggs, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water.

01:58:44This will make peeling eggs much easier.

01:58:47You can also place them under cold running water as soon as they're ready.

01:58:50The eggshells will come off much easier

01:58:53and you won't burn your hands while peeling the eggs.

01:58:56The sides of roads have sleeper lines

01:58:59for a very important reason.

01:59:02Their main function is to alert those drivers

01:59:05who doze off behind the wheel.

01:59:08The sound wakes the driver up.

01:59:12Those price tags and labels that come glued to your Tupperware

01:59:15are easier to remove than you might think.

01:59:18No need to waste hot water and soap trying to remove them.

01:59:21Take a hair dryer instead.

01:59:24Blow some hot air directly onto the tag for a minute or so.

01:59:27There you go, the label comes off at once.

01:59:30White household appliances might get yellow with time.

01:59:33To make them white again, use this simple trick.

01:59:35Apply bleaching cream to the surface of an item.

01:59:38Wrap it in plastic and let it stay this way overnight.

01:59:41The next morning, check it out.

01:59:44It'll be as white as when you first bought it.

01:59:47When you buy a pack of cans, opening it might turn into a problem.

01:59:50You probably tear a hole in the plastic

01:59:53and try to squeeze a can out of there.

01:59:56But the bottom of cans was actually designed

01:59:59to make this part much easier.

02:00:02Grab a can and rub it over the top of another can

02:00:05from the pack.

02:00:08A circle the exact same size of the can will be cut out.

02:00:11This way, you can easily remove the new can from the pack

02:00:14without destroying the entire thing.

02:00:17Now to the art of lime squeezing.

02:00:20When you pick limes at the grocery store,

02:00:23you never know how juicy they are.

02:00:26And often, when you bring them home and squeeze them,

02:00:29almost no juice comes out.

02:00:32Try heating these citruses in a microwave for 30 seconds

02:00:35to make them easier.

02:00:38But be careful, they're going to be hot

02:00:41and you don't want to burn your hands.

02:00:44If you're hanging out with your friends

02:00:47and feel like listening to some music

02:00:50but don't have a loudspeaker, there's no need to worry.

02:00:53Place your phone in a cup or bowl.

02:00:56The sound will get louder instantly.

02:00:59If you don't have a hanger at hand

02:01:02but still need to hang your shirt,

02:01:05how about the worst case scenario?

02:01:08Your phone is running out of battery and you're running late.

02:01:11Try this simple trick.

02:01:14Switch on airplane mode.

02:01:17Your phone will charge to 100% in no time.

02:01:24You can run the sticky part of a post-it note

02:01:27along your laptop's keyboard.

02:01:30This will help remove tiny bits of food and dust

02:01:33Avoid putting really hot food into plastic containers.

02:01:36Hot plastic releases all kinds of toxic chemicals

02:01:39and we don't want our food to absorb that nasty stuff, right?

02:01:44What can be better than a bubble bath in the evening?

02:01:47But the bubbles are not only pretty and smell nice,

02:01:50they also keep the water temperature hot for longer.

02:01:53This way, you can enjoy a long hot bath

02:01:56without getting cold too quickly.

02:01:59You got home craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich

02:02:02but the peanut butter now has two layers

02:02:05and the oil is at the top.

02:02:08To avoid getting disappointed,

02:02:11next time, store a peanut butter jar turned upside down.

02:02:14Your screwdriver and wrench can work together

02:02:17to remove that stubborn screw.

02:02:20Grab your screwdriver's handle with the wrench

02:02:23and use it to apply more force.

02:02:26This method will also help you reach more difficult areas.

02:02:29There is a reason why your coffee stirrer

02:02:32has holes in it because it reduces the amount of plastic

02:02:35manufacturers have to use.

02:02:38Plus, they prevent the stirrer from floating.

02:02:41The holes in the stirrer get filled with coffee

02:02:44which in turn makes it heavier.

02:02:47And speaking of coffee, you should never buy the product

02:02:50that is more than 18 months old.

02:02:53Make sure to look at the best before date when buying it.

02:02:56If you've ever had trouble with those classic salt and pepper shakers,

02:02:59the ones you may see in diners,

02:03:02instead of shaking your entire arm

02:03:05to try and get some salt out of the container,

02:03:08try rubbing the bottom of one container with the bottom of the other.

02:03:11Grab the salt and hold it so that the bottom of the container

02:03:14faces downward.

02:03:17Now, while holding the pepper shaker upright,

02:03:20rub the two bottom parts together,

02:03:23creating circular friction between them.

02:03:26After this, the salt will spill effortlessly.

02:03:29After a long day of hiking, your shoes might smell funny.

02:03:32So, wash your shoes and keep them in a dry place for a while.

02:03:35The tea bags will absorb bad smells and make your shoes dry.

02:03:38If you've torn your flip-flop while taking a walk,

02:03:41there's a way to save the day,

02:03:44but only if you have a bread clip with you.

02:03:47First, push the strap back into its hole.

02:03:50Then, attach the bread clip to the bottom of the flip-flop strap.

02:03:53Here you go!

02:03:56Your body needs a daily amount of vitamin C to boost your immune system,

02:03:59but oranges are a tricky fruit to peel.

02:04:02After getting sprayed all over your face,

02:04:05start by cutting off both the top and the bottom parts of the orange.

02:04:08Then, cut the peel vertically.

02:04:11Hook your fingers under the opposite sides of the cut and open your orange.

02:04:14If it's difficult for you to figure out

02:04:17how much detergent you need to wash your clothes,

02:04:20here's a tip for you.

02:04:23Usually, detergent caps have markings that indicate

02:04:26the exact amount of liquid you should use per wash.

02:04:29It helps your detergent last longer.

02:04:32But permanent markers are not as permanent as you might believe they are.

02:04:35I can prove it.

02:04:38Let's say you used a permanent marker, thinking it was a regular one,

02:04:41to draw something on a whiteboard.

02:04:44Good news for you, you don't need to throw the board away yet.

02:04:47There's a way to save it.

02:04:50Get a regular marker and use it to draw over the lines left by the permanent one.

02:04:53Let it sit for a while so that both markers blend in together.

02:04:56The thing is, the ink of the regular marker contains a solvent

02:04:59that dissolves the pigment the permanent marker contains.

02:05:02Now take a paper towel and rub the whiteboard clean.

02:05:05The marker will come off easily.

02:05:08If you need to peel peaches,

02:05:11use the technique called blanching.

02:05:14First, heat up some water. Wait until it starts boiling.

02:05:17Soak the peaches in the water for about 20 seconds.

02:05:20Then put the fruit into a bowl with cold water

02:05:23and leave them for about 5 minutes.

02:05:26There you have it. The peel will come off nicely and easily.

02:05:29That plastic lid covering your drink

02:05:32can be used as a coaster.

02:05:35Take the lid off and put it on the table.

02:05:38The bottom of your cup will fit perfectly into the lid's inner ring.

02:05:41No more stained tables from now on.

02:05:44Bristles on escalators are there for safety reasons.

02:05:47They remain stationary while the escalator is moving,

02:05:50preventing people from standing too close to the sides.

02:05:53This helps to avoid accidents

02:05:56like getting your shoelaces stuck.

02:05:59If you pay close attention to elevator doors,

02:06:02you'll notice they have a small hole in them.

02:06:05This is a keyhole,

02:06:08and only authorized personnel have the key to it.

02:06:11They use it in emergency situations

02:06:14or during a regular maintenance routine.

02:06:17That's it for today.

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