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Discover the secret functions behind common household items that often go unnoticed. These clever design tricks can save you money and make everyday tasks easier. Watch now to learn how simple objects have hidden purposes that will surprise you.
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00:00Think you're ready to see the world in a whole new way?
00:03I hope so, because I'm about to blow your mind.
00:06Have you ever noticed those plastic lines along the side of your phone?
00:10They're the oddly space stripes that seem to have no purpose.
00:14In reality, though, they're probably your phone's most important feature.
00:18Because without them, your device would be little more than a smart paperweight.
00:23They are antenna lines, allowing your phone to remain wireless.
00:28Electromagnetic waves carrying phone, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi signals cannot pass through metal,
00:33which makes up most of the phone's outer case.
00:36And the glass panel up front also slows those waves down.
00:39It's like there's a bouncer at the door, refusing to let most signals in or out of the phone.
00:44Hey, I've been to that nightclub!
00:46Anyway, that means no phone calls, no text, and no late-night delivery
00:51when you have nothing in the fridge except one egg and something that might have once been lasagna.
00:56Those little strips of plastic allow the same electromagnetic waves to come and go as they please.
01:02This is why you can call a friend, order a ride, or play an online matching game until 3 in
01:07the morning.
01:07Hey, don't you have to get up early for work?
01:10When you do finally stumble out of bed, make sure you're using this next item correctly
01:15to avoid a potentially upsetting situation.
01:18The zipper, originally patented as the clasp locker in 1851, didn't become widely used until the 1930s.
01:27Now, they're on everything, from bags to jackets to jeans.
01:31And they're not perfect.
01:32They get stuck.
01:33They pinch the skin.
01:35And we all know what happens if the zipper on our pants refuses to stay up.
01:39Well, luckily, this can be avoided.
01:41Most zippers have a locking mechanism built right in.
01:44When the zip is facing down and flat against the teeth, the lock is engaged and the zipper remains closed.
01:51If only I had known that back in school.
01:54What about those metal rivets most jeans have?
01:57They're more than a design choice.
01:59They were added to protect areas that experience the most strain, such as pocket corners and the base of the
02:05fly.
02:06The rivets hold the fabric together, even when it's being stretched and pulled during work.
02:10And since we're talking about clothing, have you ever wondered about that tiny fifth pocket at the front of your
02:16jeans?
02:17Well, first of all, it isn't really a fifth pocket.
02:20Originally, jeans were made with four pockets, including that little one in front.
02:25The fifth pocket is actually the one on the back left, which was only added to jeans in 1901.
02:31The little pocket, though, was important a long time ago.
02:35Cowboys needed to keep their pocket watches safe while riding out on the range.
02:39Yeehaw!
02:40That pocket kept the watches protected, but also handy.
02:43And then, people became so used to it that jeans just look weird without one.
02:48Another strange holdout from a bygone day is that stitched V on the front of some sweatshirts.
02:54What if I told you that those exact stitches hold the whole shirt together?
02:58Well, then I would be lying, and I never do that.
03:02But, back in the 1940s, this V was very useful.
03:06First, the V-stitch was initially used to add a patch of stretchy rib fabric to the shirt
03:12so that it could fit over our big heads more easily.
03:15Secondly, these shirts were specifically designed for sports.
03:18So, the V included an additional piece of fabric to absorb the sweat that would build up during a game
03:24or a workout.
03:25As stretchy fabric became readily available and better at handling perspiration, the V lost its traditional value.
03:33But, like the tiny jean pocket, it has continued as a decorative feature.
03:37A reminder of our big-headed ancestors who apparently only sweated just below the chin.
03:43But, moving on.
03:45One place you won't find many people sweating is the golf course.
03:48You will see quite a few fashion disasters, sure.
03:52But sweat?
03:53Not so much.
03:54Golf was invented around the 16th century in Scotland.
03:57Back then, the ball was perfectly round and smooth.
04:00Over time, the ball would become dented from use.
04:03And at some point, golfers discovered that these imperfections actually helped the ball fly farther.
04:10Dimples were added on purpose in the 1900s,
04:12when it was found out that they reduced the aerodynamic drag that slowed down a smoother ball.
04:18And the dimples made the balls easier to control.
04:21And no, not all golf balls are created equal.
04:25The number of dimples can range from 300 to 500,
04:28with one company producing a ball with over a thousand little dents.
04:32Wow, a little overboard, eh?
04:34Need a quick, refreshing drink after a round of golf?
04:37Juice boxes, created back in 1963, are very convenient.
04:42But why do they have these large triangular flaps on top?
04:46Their lifted flaps act as hand grips.
04:49This stops you from accidentally squeezing a full box and spilling juice all over the place,
04:54like onto your favorite t-shirt or the new couch.
04:57Now, when you're done golfing,
04:59grab your backpack with that leather diamond patch with two vertical openings.
05:03It's commonly referred to as a lash tab.
05:06But I much prefer its other name, pig snap.
05:09I mean, it certainly looks like one.
05:12You typically find these pig snouts on pats used by hikers and climbers.
05:16The diamond is a place to tie any extra gear that they need to carry,
05:20like boots, cooking equipment, or sleeping bags.
05:22But these lash tabs are also becoming more common on smaller backpacks.
05:26They're a nod to the past, but just as useful.
05:29Attach your running shoes to one next time you head to the gym,
05:32keeping those stinky things away from the rest of your clothes.
05:35Now, I'm sure you're a great driver.
05:39But for years, you've probably been neglecting an important safety feature right in front of your eyes.
05:45That rear-view mirror has a small tab located at the bottom center.
05:49It's high time you started using it.
05:51When this is flipped forward, the mirror is in day mode,
05:54providing a strong reflection of everything behind the car.
05:57Flipping the tab backward changes the whole situation to night mode.
06:02This reduces the brightness of the headlights behind you, resulting in a safer drive.
06:07Another cool car tip?
06:09If you're borrowing from a friend, using a rental, or have the memory of a houseplant,
06:14cars feature a handy indicator to let you know which side the gas tank is on.
06:18It's a tiny arrow next to the pump icon that points either left or right.
06:23Where the arrow points, that's where the gas tank can be found.
06:27And that's one less thing you have to remember.
06:30Okay, off to the grocery store.
06:32A regular shopping cart has a useful feature you might have been overlooking.
06:36Carts usually include loops in the metal frame, often behind the child seat.
06:41As you bag your groceries, hang the ones with fragile or squishable items, like eggs or bread, on these loops.
06:48Now they're out of harm's way when you toss that giant watermelon into the cart.
06:54Later, when you're unloading your groceries, do yourself a favor and grab that box of plastic wrap.
07:00You know, the one that is impossible to unroll without the whole tube coming out while the plastic wrap sticks
07:06to itself.
07:08Check out either end of the box, and you'll see small tabs that you are supposed to push in.
07:13This helps to hold the roll in place, so you can easily pull the plastic wrap out without all the
07:19fuss.
07:20Aluminum foil boxes also have these tabs.
07:22Now that you can finally use that plastic wrap, try this appealing hack.
07:27Separate that bunch of bananas and cover each stem in some plastic wrap.
07:32The stem releases a gas called ethylene.
07:35When it reaches the rest of the banana, it encourages the fruit to ripen and turn black.
07:40If you wrap the stems, your bananas will last longer.
07:44And since you're in your kitchen, you might as well warm up that coffee from this morning.
07:49Just remove the gross skin that has formed on top.
07:52Don't eat it!
07:53Of course, as you open the microwave, you'll notice that the glass in the door has a strange black mesh
07:59inside.
08:00This mesh is designed to stop any radiation from passing through the glass.
08:05Like the electromagnetic waves we discussed earlier, radiation can't pass through metal.
08:10That mesh keeps it all safely inside to help you heat up your food.
08:14Thank you, science!
08:16Oh, and about that cup of coffee.
08:18Did you know that the handle size can help you determine how much the mug actually holds?
08:23Let your fingers guide you.
08:25If you can fit two fingers into the handle, then the mug holds 8 ounces or one measuring cup of
08:30liquid.
08:31Three fingers, 10 ounces or one and a quarter cups.
08:35Four fingers, 12 ounces or one and a half cups.
08:38Pretty cool, huh?
08:41Did you ever notice that the toilet paper color is usually white?
08:45But this color wasn't always a favorite.
08:48In fact, colored toilet papers popped out on the shelves in the 1950s.
08:53Homeowners purchased pink, blue, yellow, green, and even black paper because these colors matched the interior.
09:01But eventually, many doctors began to associate the dye in colored toilet papers with increased health risks.
09:08Also, the dye didn't allow the colored paper to decompose as quickly when it was flushed down,
09:14which increased the risk of clogging septic tanks.
09:17This made manufacturing and retail prices too high compared to the basic white paper.
09:23And eventually, the demand began to fall.
09:28And now, let's take a closer look at these fancy patterns.
09:31Most people probably don't care about the decorations when it comes to their toilet paper.
09:36However, these patterns still exist.
09:39But why?
09:40Well, there are several opinions.
09:43Some say it's just a marketing tool.
09:46Manufacturers use pretty decor to make their products look more aesthetically pleasing
09:50and to make customers associate their brand with elegance and a luxurious lifestyle.
09:56Another explanation is more practical.
09:59These patterns fluff up the paper, which makes it more absorbent.
10:04Speaking of fluffiness, have you ever wondered why they have such rough toilet paper in public toilets?
10:10The most obvious answer is that high-quality toilet paper is more expensive.
10:15Also, companies prefer purchasing giant rolls of low-quality paper because they can change them less frequently.
10:23This decision also helps prevent stealing.
10:26Yes, people actually steal paper from public toilets.
10:30Have you ever noticed that light switches in public toilets are usually placed outside?
10:36Well, it's not a coincidence.
10:38Construction companies do it for safety reasons because, as we all know,
10:43electricity plus water is a dangerous combination.
10:46And light switches are connected to power.
10:49Therefore, electricity literally flows through them.
10:52Of course, professionally installed switches will have a bunch of additional safety precautions.
10:56But most builders prefer not to take risks.
11:00The UK has far stricter rules for light switch safety compared to the US.
11:05That's why, if you live in London, you'll probably find light switches outside the bathroom more commonly.
11:11But don't worry.
11:13Most bathrooms in the US feature independent electrical circuits.
11:16This provides additional safety in case of accidental electric shock.
11:21When any change in the electrical current happens, they should shut off automatically.
11:28There are so many awesome lighting opportunities in this world.
11:32But why are the traffic lights red, green, and yellow?
11:36Turns out there's a reasonable explanation for it.
11:40Before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains.
11:44At first, railroad operators used white color to mean go, red to mean stop, and green to mean caution.
11:51But later, they realized that white wasn't such a good idea.
11:55Because bright white light could easily be mistaken for stars during the nighttime.
12:00So railway companies changed the white color for green to mean go, and yellow to mean caution.
12:05Because these colors are easily distinguishable from the others.
12:08And eventually, this tradition spread to traffic lights for cars, and became a standard.
12:15As for the red color, it has the longest wavelength, which means that drivers can see it from a greater
12:21distance than other colors.
12:23And the color yellow was chosen as a caution sign.
12:26Because it has a slightly shorter wavelength than red, but still longer than green.
12:33What's the dustiest room in your house?
12:36Usually, the answer is a bedroom.
12:38But why?
12:40Bedrooms tend to generate dust from skin cells, dust mites, and fibers from fabrics in your bedsheets, carpets, and curtains.
12:47If you have a pet, its fur and skin cells add a significant amount of dirt to this dusty party.
12:55Luckily, there are simple ways to make your bedroom less dusty.
12:58This includes making your bed every day and cleaning the area regularly with both a vacuum cleaner and water.
13:05You can try to get rid of carpets and unnecessary furniture and decor items that tend to collect dust.
13:12Also, pay attention to the quality when you buy curtains or bedsheets.
13:16The looser the fabric, the more dirt it collects.
13:20And finally, you can ban your pet from entering the bedroom.
13:23But let's be honest, you would never do that.
13:27Modern air purifiers, air conditioners, and ceiling fans can help make your sleeping area cozier.
13:33But make sure to clean them regularly.
13:35Otherwise, if your filter is dirty or clogged up with fur or any other pollutants, it won't collect new dust
13:41properly.
13:42And the dust would end up on your bedroom surfaces.
13:48Speaking of dust, did you know that you can clean the edge of a broom with a dustpan?
13:53This zigzag over here is not only for aesthetic purposes.
13:57You can use it as a comb for the bristles.
14:00Have you ever had these marks behind your ears after wearing your glasses?
14:05Sometimes it can even take them weeks to go away.
14:08Well, it's a sign that the side pieces of the glasses, called temples, are not adjusted properly for your head.
14:15In other words, they're too tight.
14:17This can cause skin irritation and even headaches.
14:21If they're bent towards the area behind your ears, they can press on the fragile part of the skull.
14:27So, keep in mind that temples should not only have the correct size, but also correct adjustment.
14:34A professional optician can easily fix this problem.
14:37It's way safer than trying to do it on your own.
14:42Box graters can be used in a horizontal position, too.
14:45In many cases, it's much more convenient to grate a carrot or a big block of cheese this way.
14:51If you want to grate a soft product like goat cheese or mozzarella,
14:55you can put them in the freezer for about 30 minutes before grating.
14:59Also, there's a way to make the cleanup easier and prevent the cheese from sticking.
15:04Spray the grater with a small amount of oil before using it.
15:08And now, let's take a look at the most unpopular sides of the box grater.
15:13Have you ever used them?
15:15This side is actually designed for slicing.
15:17It's pretty handy if you want to make thin vegetable slices for your salad or pasta.
15:23Or, slice potato chips.
15:25And these tiny punched-out holes are designed for zesting or very finely grating.
15:33Graters are pretty useful for the next non-food tip.
15:36If you're on a budget, you can purchase this super-cheap laundry soap.
15:40Grate a small amount and throw it right into your washing machine instead of using the regular washing gel.
15:47Did you know that you can change which way the refrigerator door opens?
15:51There are hinges over here.
15:53If you attach them on the other side, the doors will swing the other way.
15:57But before trying to do any repairs by yourself, make sure to disconnect the power source.
16:02And read the instructions for your particular model of the fridge.
16:06Have you ever noticed that there's a shiny side and a dull side to tinfoil?
16:11Well, many people believe that it matters which side is used up or down because the shiny side would trap
16:17the heat better.
16:19But, in fact, it makes no difference at all.
16:22The manufacturing process makes the two sides look slightly different.
16:26But they both serve their purpose equally.
16:31Tinfoil can be used not only in the kitchen.
16:34Here's a little-known battery hack.
16:36Let's say you're out of AA batteries.
16:39No worries.
16:40Use a smaller AAA battery and a bit of tinfoil.
16:43Just insert it on one of the ends.
16:45This will work because both AA and AAA batteries carry the same amount of voltage.
16:52Did you know that Chinese take-out food containers unfold and turn into plates?
16:58All you have to do is just to disassemble it from the two sides.
17:01And gravity will do the rest.
17:04By the way, the old-school name for this type of paperboard container is an oyster pail.
17:09Because it was originally designed to hold oysters.
17:14It's finally the weekend and you decide to go out for dinner.
17:17You opt for Chinese food because, duh, it's so delicious.
17:21You're seated at a lovely window table and handed the menu and a pair of chopsticks.
17:26Now, you're faced with two options.
17:28After taking them out of their little paper envelope, what is it that you do?
17:32Option A. Do you split them straight down the middle after some struggle?
17:36Option B. Do you break them from the tip where they're glued together?
17:40Like the internet has taught you?
17:41Well, according to mainstream online knowledge, option B will leave you with half-broken chopsticks.
17:48As it happened some time ago, a myth regarding the correct way to use chopsticks appeared on the internet.
17:53It claimed that the little marks on the tips of your chopsticks were there to help you to separate the
17:58top part.
17:59After that, you could turn this piece into a pillow to rest your chopsticks on during the meal.
18:04Well, as it turns out, having something to put your chopsticks on is very important.
18:10But breaking the top end of a wooden chopstick is not how it's supposed to go.
18:14So, once again, you arrive at the restaurant, make your order, and your waiter hands you a pair of wooden
18:20chopsticks.
18:20This time, you follow option A, breaking the chopsticks in two.
18:25And if you really want something to put your chopsticks on, just ask the waiter.
18:29They most likely have what you need.
18:31Me? I'm the daredevil type, so I just put them on my plate.
18:35Now that this is covered, you might spend the rest of the night trying to figure out how to hold
18:40the chopsticks correctly.
18:41The Chinese have been using chopsticks since 1200 BCE.
18:45I was using a fork back then.
18:47They started out using them as cooking utensils.
18:50But it wasn't until 400 CE that they started using them at the table for eating.
18:55This custom spread around, and at one point, the Japanese created disposable bamboo chopsticks that we use today.
19:0340% of the world's population use their hands to eat.
19:0630% use knives and forks.
19:09And the remaining 30% use chopsticks.
19:11Most chopsticks users are from the East and Southeast Asia, with China, Korea, and Japan leading the race.
19:17And just in case you're wondering, yes, there is more than one type of chopsticks in the world.
19:23For example, chopsticks in China are the thickest and longest of them all.
19:27They're often made from bamboo or melamine and have thick and flat tips.
19:32The material is slippery and smooth, which makes holding them even more difficult.
19:36Now, say you're having dinner with native chopsticks users.
19:40Here's what you should do.
19:42Plan where you'll rest your chopsticks between bites.
19:45You don't want to make a mess, right?
19:46So, don't put them on the table.
19:48You'll get sauce all over the place.
19:50Definitely don't place them upright in your rice bowl.
19:53I'm not even going to start on how impolite that looks.
19:56The best solution would be to ask for a chopstick pillow or a holder and put it next to your
20:01plate.
20:02But if that's not an option, you can lean the tips of your chopsticks on the rim of your plate
20:06or bowl.
20:07Also, pay attention to what your chopsticks are pointing at once you put them down.
20:11It shouldn't be the people you're dining with.
20:13That can be interpreted as disrespectful in certain cultures.
20:17Now, here's how you're supposed to hold your chopsticks.
20:21Here's your hand and a pair of chopsticks.
20:23Try holding them like you would normally hold a pen or pencil.
20:27Take a mental picture of what it looks like.
20:29Now, never do this again.
20:32Try doing this.
20:33The thumb over the chopstick, under the chopstick, the tip of your finger.
20:37Got it?
20:38You have to place your thumb and index finger on the top stick, your middle finger serving as both support
20:43for the upper chopstick and as a holder for the bottom one, together with your ring finger.
20:48It might sound difficult, but it's really not.
20:51Just make sure to get some practice.
20:53And remember, if your finger starts sliding down the chopsticks, hold them as close to the top end as possible.
20:59This way, you can open your chopsticks wider.
21:01If you're almost a pro at handling chopsticks, you can use them while cooking.
21:06Just don't use metal ones, though.
21:08They are good heat conductors and will also most likely scratch the bottom of your pan.
21:13There are other types of chopsticks you can use.
21:15They are very good in case you decide to cook tempura or fritters that you need to keep turning from
21:20one side to the other.
21:22And last but not least, never wash your chopsticks in the washing machine.
21:26Just don't.
21:27They'll probably end up clogging the machine.
21:29Wash them by hand, the way previous generations did.
21:33Now, moving on to other things you might have been doing wrong.
21:37Hey, I don't mean to criticize.
21:39I'm just going to point out a few improvement opportunities on things you might have been doing badly, like microwaving
21:45leftover food.
21:46How many times have you taken your food out of the microwave only to discover it's still cold in the
21:52middle?
21:52That's because microwaves heat the food closer to the sides of the plate first.
21:56Often, the heat doesn't have enough time to reach the middle of your, let's say, delicious spaghetti bolognese.
22:02It's more effective to spread your food closer to the sides, leaving some empty space in the middle.
22:08There you have it.
22:09Warm food without much effort.
22:11And since we've been talking about food, let's talk chicken wings.
22:15Most of us take one, scorching hot, with both hands and take a big bite.
22:19But there's an easier way to eat it.
22:22Grab the wing by the two little bones, twist them, and slowly pull the bones out.
22:26Don't worry, the chicken won't feel it.
22:28You'll get a meaty, bone-free chicken wing.
22:31After all this eating, make sure you brush your teeth.
22:34But make sure you're doing it right.
22:37Choose a soft or medium-bristled toothbrush.
22:39It won't harm your gums.
22:40And instead of repeating mechanical up-and-down movements, choose a 45-degree angle and go with it.
22:47This way, you'll clean all that sticky plaque.
22:49Blech.
22:50To break in a new pair of shoes, you can ask someone with wider feet to do it for you.
22:55Maybe Mongo here.
22:56Or you can do something different.
22:58First, you'll need to put on a pair of thick socks.
23:01After that, use your hairdryer to blow hot air on one of the shoes and walk or jump around your
23:06home for a minute or so.
23:08You'll notice that your shoe has become warmer and softer.
23:11Now, repeat this process with the other shoe.
23:14Now, if you still think the only use of nail polish is to make your nails all nice and pretty,
23:19you might be in for a surprise.
23:21Nail polish has unique waterproofing and adhesive properties,
23:24which makes it pretty useful when you need to create protective seals.
23:29So, if you've chipped a ceramic jug and glued it back together, try applying a layer of colorless nail polish.
23:36Now, the crack is sealed and your jug is ready to be used again.
23:40And if you don't want to seal envelopes, if you still use them,
23:43you can apply a coat of nail polish on the corners of the envelope, close it, and put it in
23:48the mail.
23:48And now, some real magic.
23:51You know how the tips of your shoelaces might get frayed?
23:54Hey, sometimes I get afraid.
23:55Well, you can twist the loose ends together, dip the ends of your shoelace into clear nail polish,
24:00and it will lock itself together in place.
24:03You can also do that if you have some difficulties with threading a needle.
24:07Dipping the thread in nail polish will make its tip firmer,
24:10and it'll make it easier for you to pass the thread through that tiny eye of the needle.
24:14Now, if you're a fan of Gatorade, I'm sure you'll be surprised to know that you've been drinking it all
24:20wrong.
24:21At the bottom of every bottle of Gatorade, there's some space.
24:24You can use it to keep the cap.
24:26This way, you'll never lose it when drinking Gatorade again.
24:30So, who doesn't like to add some ketchup to that delicious hot dog?
24:34But you might be storing it incorrectly.
24:37Should you refrigerate it or not?
24:39Commercially made ketchup typically contains tomato, sugar, and vinegar,
24:43which gives the sauce its specific acidity.
24:46The vinegar is actually what keeps the condiment preserved and safe to eat.
24:50That's why ketchup doesn't need to be refrigerated to avoid going bad.
24:54So, you can clear up that refrigerator shelf space and leave your ketchup in a cupboard at room temperature.
25:00But never leave it sitting in the sun on a hot day.
25:04When you go to open it, it will explode all over you in a big red mess.
25:08I speak from experience.
25:10And finally, if you want to cross out a word on a page, try writing several random letters over it.
25:16This way, the combination of letters will make the word impossible to read, and your secrets will remain safe.
25:23This is the right way to use a hairbrush.
25:25Don't use it horizontally.
25:27Hold it in a vertical position.
25:29The bristles are lined up vertically.
25:31If you hold the comb horizontally, then these bristles begin to bend.
25:36You can check it yourself and feel how convenient it is this way.
25:42You enter the room and take off your sunglasses.
25:45Where are you going to hide them?
25:47Are you going to hold them in your hand or hang the glasses on your shirt collar?
25:51Or maybe put them in your pocket?
25:53The best way is to put the glasses in the breast pocket so the lenses look inside and only one
25:59temple sticks out.
26:00Your glasses will be protected from damage this way.
26:04According to the rules of etiquette, you must always let out those who are leaving the room, building, or elevator
26:10first, only then enter.
26:12This simple rule helps to avoid collisions and awkward situations.
26:17Do you have paint rollers in your house?
26:20Let's say you're doing repairs and painting walls.
26:22See how a thick layer of paint gets on the roller?
26:25People clean it in different ways.
26:27Someone washes it off with water or scrapes the paint off with a knife or paper.
26:32But there is an easier way.
26:34You can buy special squeegees for paint rollers.
26:37Their blade shape fits the roller perfectly and scrapes off all the dirt.
26:42Toothpicks are always on the table at restaurants and cafes.
26:46People use them incorrectly when picking their teeth with them after eating.
26:50The correct and cultured way is to go into the restroom and carefully pull out all the food.
26:56You don't have to tear off the cover layer from the dishwasher tablet.
27:00This layer is tiny.
27:02Just put it in the tank and the water will dissolve the cover.
27:05You know this feeling of happiness when you're hungry and find some pizza in the fridge?
27:10How are you going to reheat it?
27:12You can use a microwave or an oven, but there is a great alternative way.
27:16Heat a frying pan and put a piece of pizza on the side of it.
27:20Add a little water to the opposite side.
27:23Then, cover the pan with a lid or foil.
27:25Be careful here.
27:26After a couple of minutes, take it out and taste the pizza.
27:30It's perfect, right?
27:32Don't brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush using fast movements.
27:36This device should move back and forth smoothly.
27:41These shoulder straps with buttons on your jacket have a purpose.
27:44They were invented to keep your backpack straps tightly on your shoulders, preventing them from slipping off.
27:51Try it yourself.
27:52Unhook the straps, put on the backpack, and attach them back.
27:57Keep the box with the hole up when you're pouring juice or milk out of it.
28:01Then, there'll be less splashing.
28:05Always put the toilet lid down before flushing it.
28:08Small, imperceptible particles of dirty water splash and pollute the entire space when you keep it open.
28:15Many people have a seasoning shaker in their kitchen, and most just shake it to pour spices on food.
28:21If you're one of them, stop right there.
28:24Just flip it over and scroll the top cover with holes.
28:27Spices will easily fall out without any obstacles.
28:32Do you have bad breath?
28:33How are you going to check it?
28:35You can breathe on the palm and feel it, but this method is not effective.
28:39It's much better to lick your wrist.
28:41Don't touch it with the tongue tip.
28:43Lick it with the middle part.
28:44Smell it, and yeah, that's what people get when you're talking to them.
28:50One of the ways to keep your breath fresh is to stay silent.
28:53When you talk a lot, your mouth dries up.
28:55Without moistening with saliva, many bacteria accumulate in it, and this is what gives you bad breath.
29:03There's an empty space between the panes in the oven door.
29:06You can stick a brush in there to clean the window.
29:09The entrance to this space is at the bottom of the door.
29:12Open the lower shelf, then push the brush through the hole.
29:17There are many ways to separate the yolk from the white in a raw egg.
29:23You can use special spoons or do it with a bottle.
29:27Someone slowly pours egg white from the shell.
29:30None of the methods are easy, especially if you're doing it for the first time.
29:33But you can extract the yolk much more efficiently without using any additional equipment.
29:39Just pour the raw egg onto a plate and take out the yolk with your own hands.
29:44But before that, oil your fingers with garlic.
29:48Did you know that it's better to wash the rice in cold water before cooking it?
29:53Water helps to separate the dry grains from each other.
29:56During cooking, the washed rice grains don't stick together.
30:00This makes the rice fluffy and delicious.
30:03The easiest way to peel garlic is to put it in the microwave.
30:07Cut off the tip and leave it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
30:11Done! You can peel it easily now.
30:15Do you know how to properly open a pack of spaghetti?
30:18Take it with both hands.
30:20Hold it upright and hit the bottom part against the table.
30:23Don't be afraid to use force.
30:25The lower side of the pack should evenly touch the table surface.
30:29A slight deviation can damage your spaghetti.
30:32You can also open it by strongly slapping its back with your palm.
30:36But this option requires more practice.
30:39It turns out that you don't really have to wrap your suitcase with a protective plastic film while traveling.
30:45You can use a t-shirt instead.
30:48Just put your clothes on your suitcase as a cover.
30:51And don't waste your time and money wrapping it in plastic.
30:54Here's the right way to tie a garbage bag to get rid of the hole in the middle.
30:58Don't tie these thin straps together.
31:01Hold them to the top.
31:04Make a knot.
31:05And wrap the knot through the loop.
31:08Now you have a good tight seal here.
31:13Here's the best way to open a bag of chips at a party.
31:16Put the bag horizontally.
31:18Fold two corners on the same side and roll this side inside a little bit.
31:23Put the bag with this rolled side on the table and open the top.
31:29Your ceiling fan has two modes of operation.
31:32The winter and the summer one.
31:34You need to find the switch to change between them.
31:37Switch it up to activate the winter mode and the fan will pull the air up.
31:42Turn on the summer mode and the fan will push the air down to cool the room.
31:48If you're afraid of losing your luggage at the airport, here's a great way to avoid it.
31:52You need to take a picture of your suitcase in advance to show it to the airport staff later.
31:58You can also buy a special GPS tracker and put it in your bag.
32:03It can work for six days.
32:05You can use your phone to locate your luggage wherever it is.
32:09The extra space under your oven is not only for keeping your frying pans and pots.
32:15You can put dishes with food in there.
32:17The oven heat will keep the food warm.
32:20It's helpful if you're waiting for guests and they're late.
32:24Don't tuck the bathrobe belt behind the back.
32:27Pull it out and thread it through loops on the side of your stomach.
32:30After that, tie the belt as you like.
32:33The robe will fit tightly to the body.
32:36You get a hot pack of popcorn out of the microwave and feel that small, unpopped grains are in there.
32:42You can get rid of them before you open the box.
32:44See that tiny hole in the top?
32:47Shake it over a plate and all the grains will fall through it.
32:51Have you ever found pieces of fabric coming with new clothes?
32:55They're not patches.
32:56These are the first test subjects before cleaning.
33:00You can put this piece in the washing machine and see what will happen to it.
33:04If everything's okay, you can safely wash your clothes.
33:08Here's an easy way to peel an orange.
33:11Just cut off its top and bottom and make an incision down to the middle.
33:15Now unroll the fruit.
33:20You can open cardboard containers with Chinese food by expanding paper walls and using them
33:26as a plate.
33:27This way, you'll get more space and cool down your food faster.
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