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Hidden household parts could be harming your health every single day without you noticing. Toxic buildup, trapped moisture, and degrading plastics quietly contaminate your space while your hardware decays from the inside. In this eye-opening breakdown, we dissect a common home item to reveal its dangerous hidden section. Learn what to purge, what to replace, and which urgent fixes to make before tonight.
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00:00:00We know how much homeowners love to make their houses picture-perfect.
00:00:04It can soon become a struggle, though, once you've tried to flatten out those pesky corners of a new rug.
00:00:10But there is one genius trick that can help.
00:00:12Just plop a few ice cubes and a heavy object on the corner, and voila!
00:00:17Flat rug, no more tripping over the rolled-up edges.
00:00:21Sitting in your car, frozen and grumpy, watching your window slowly defrost is about as fun as watching paint dry.
00:00:30And let's not forget the disaster that is wiping the mist off the inside.
00:00:33But hey, if you don't want to risk getting slapped with a fine, you better give this funky de-misting
00:00:39trick a try.
00:00:40People have tried it all, but apparently, it was the cat litter that won the condensation game.
00:00:45Just grab an old sock or pair of tights, fill them up with cat litter, tie it up, and plop
00:00:51it under your car's windows.
00:00:53It's so effective that it should do the trick in just 10 minutes.
00:00:56The cat litter works by absorbing the moisture in the air.
00:01:01Cleaning our stoves ain't fun either, let's be honest.
00:01:04But fear not, because one cleaning guru on TikTok has come to the rescue with a genius trick that'll make
00:01:10cleaning your stove a breeze.
00:01:12All you need is some oven spray, cling film, and a lot of patience.
00:01:17Start by spraying some cleaning product on the stove.
00:01:20Then, cover the whole thing in cling film.
00:01:23Here's where your patience will be needed.
00:01:26You'll have to wait a whole day for the cleaning product to work its magic.
00:01:29But trust me, once you remove that cling film, the stains will have melted off.
00:01:34That leftover mess on your stove can be scrubbed off easily now.
00:01:38Finish the job using a regular cloth for the rest of the grind.
00:01:43It's time you forget about fancy-schmancy car trash cans.
00:01:47Why waste your money on those when you can repurpose a plastic cereal container?
00:01:51It's small enough to fit in your car, and the flip-top opening means your trash won't go flying all
00:01:57over the place when you take sharp turns.
00:01:59Plus, just line it with a plastic grocery bag, and you're ready to go.
00:02:05Feel like your feet need a bit of pampering?
00:02:08You can skip the expensive spa day at your local salon.
00:02:11All you need is a sanitary pad, some toothpaste, and baking soda.
00:02:16Mix the toothpaste with the baking soda powder and spread it evenly on the pad.
00:02:21Place it on the soles of your feet and slip a sock on so it's nice and snuggly.
00:02:26The pad should keep the mixture and moisture in, so you don't make a mess all over your house.
00:02:32After an hour or two, rinse off the toothpaste mixture with plenty of water.
00:02:36You'll notice how soft the soles of your feet have become.
00:02:40For that extra step, add some moisturizer too.
00:02:44Those trusty sanitary pads can be used for all sorts of stuff around your house too, like for freshening up
00:02:50your drawers.
00:02:52Just spritz some perfume on a pad, place it next to your clothes of choice, and voila!
00:02:58Your gym clothes, for example, will smell like a fragrant bouquet.
00:03:01And don't forget to throw one in your gym bag too.
00:03:05Oh boy, time to give those lampshades the love they deserve.
00:03:09Grab a trusty lint roller and watch in amazement as you unveil a whole new world of colors underneath that
00:03:15forever dust.
00:03:16Who knew your lampshades were secretly chameleon?
00:03:21Say goodbye to dog hair and hello to your new household best friend, the rubber squeegee brush.
00:03:27This bad boy can snatch up so much fur from your carpet that you'll be wondering if you even own
00:03:32a pet.
00:03:33Just stroke it short and quick over your rug and watch it unleash a furry storm.
00:03:38And if you're wondering about your hardwood floors, fear not.
00:03:41The rubber bristles work like magic to create one giant fur ball.
00:03:48Save yourself from cleaning cabinets and furniture tops by hooking them up with fashionable hats.
00:03:54They're made out of wax paper or paper bags.
00:03:57The dirt and grease will stick to your new accessories.
00:04:00And when it's time for a new look, just swap them out every few months.
00:04:04You know that feeling when you finally peel off a bumper sticker or parking permit, but then you're left with
00:04:10a sticky mess?
00:04:11There's a simple solution, though.
00:04:13Slap a wet piece of newspaper on top of that gunk and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
00:04:19Then, poof!
00:04:20The glue will be as soft as a fluffy cloud and you can wipe it away with ease.
00:04:25If your dishwasher is stinking up your kitchen, it's time to get your detective hat on.
00:04:30Check that filter for any leftovers lurking in there.
00:04:33Then, add a splash of vinegar to your next hot wash cycle.
00:04:37Those pesky food particles could be the culprits behind your dishwasher's funky fragrance.
00:04:43Get ready to be a Vaseline wizard.
00:04:46Say goodbye to pesky polish smudges with a simple solution.
00:04:50Slather some Vaseline around your nails before you go to town with a brush.
00:04:55Once you're done, wipe away the excess without the need for any nail polish remover.
00:04:59And if you're feeling fancy, make that perfume last even longer by adding a touch of Vaseline to your neck
00:05:06and wrists.
00:05:07It's like a scent superhero, keeping those fragrance molecules from flying away too soon.
00:05:13Have you checked out your shower curtain lately?
00:05:16It might be looking pretty grimy and gross.
00:05:19Toss that bad boy in the washing machine with a couple of towels and voila!
00:05:23No more soap scum stains!
00:05:25The towels will help with scrubbing away all that mess while they're tumbling in the washing machine.
00:05:31Say goodbye to single socks with a strip of foam pipe insulation.
00:05:36Measure and cut each piece.
00:05:38Then place it in that sneaky gap between your washer and dryer or wall.
00:05:42Those pesky socks will never go missing again.
00:05:47Got a wobbly table that's cramping your style?
00:05:51Your trusty bottle cork is here to save the day.
00:05:55Slice off a piece of that bad boy, glue it to the wobbly leg, and voila!
00:06:00You've got yourself a sturdy surface to rest your drink on.
00:06:06A hammer is more than just a smashing tool.
00:06:10The back of this tool can actually hold a nail for you.
00:06:15No more risking your fingers or giving yourself a thumbectomy.
00:06:19Just slide it into the claw, and bam!
00:06:23You're ready to nail it!
00:06:26Want to know the saucy way to pick up a sizzling lid?
00:06:30Ditch those boring oven mitts and grab yourself a pair of tongs.
00:06:35But wait!
00:06:36Don't just go in head first.
00:06:38Use the middle.
00:06:40Trust me, it's hot and it's effective.
00:06:44Care to find out how to keep your dressing gown from slipping and sliding all over the place?
00:06:50Got you covered!
00:06:52Instead of going through all the loops, just place the cord through the front ones.
00:06:57You don't even need it to be wrapped around you.
00:07:01All the business will be in the front.
00:07:04Tie that cord up nice and tight, and you'll be strutting around in no time.
00:07:11Bet you didn't know the right way to light a multi-wit candle.
00:07:16You'll never hurt the tips of your fingers again.
00:07:19Truth is, you don't light them one by one.
00:07:23Just light the first one.
00:07:25Then angle the candle in the right position, so it lights up the other ones too.
00:07:32So, apparently, we've all been using deodorant wrong.
00:07:37Who knew?
00:07:38You're supposed to lather that stuff on before going to bed.
00:07:43That's because our underarms are supposed to soak it in overnight for maximum effectiveness.
00:07:51I'm here to save you from the USB struggle bus.
00:07:55You know that symbol on the cord?
00:07:57Yeah, it's not just there for decoration.
00:08:01Align the seam with the opposite edge of the tongue, and voila!
00:08:05You're in business.
00:08:06No more flipping it upside down and sideways like a crazy person.
00:08:11Thank me later.
00:08:12Hey, buddy!
00:08:13Looks like you had some fun in the great outdoors.
00:08:17As adorable as those paw prints look, your mama still needs to clean them.
00:08:23Spreading soda over the carpet and then vacuuming it works like magic for such cases.
00:08:30Artistic people can be messy sometimes.
00:08:33No judgment here.
00:08:34I know it's all part of the creative process.
00:08:38But this hack will actually help save time from cleaning only to paint more.
00:08:44I think that's more than enough laundry detergent.
00:08:48Yep, she agrees with me.
00:08:50There's a way to make sure he uses the right amount next time.
00:08:55Just put the ice tray in the freezer and you'll have yourself jelly detergent cubes.
00:09:02Hey, this will save you money too, you know.
00:09:05Cleaning your brushes is such a bore.
00:09:08It's definitely something that tests one's patience.
00:09:12This shaving foam hack will save you a lot of time.
00:09:16I feel like that amount of hair will clog the sink, though.
00:09:20Remember what parents always say.
00:09:22Wash your hands before eating something.
00:09:27But looks like that's not an easy task with those melted soap bars.
00:09:32A couple of rubber bands will help you save your soap.
00:09:38It won't be touching water all the time and therefore, it'll last longer.
00:09:44Oh man, I hate it when bottles get all dirty inside.
00:09:49If you're not Mr. Fantastic with the ability to stretch your body into any shape, then this looks like an
00:09:54impossible task.
00:09:58Hey, wait.
00:09:59Maybe I was looking at it the wrong way.
00:10:02Magneto's powers will work perfectly fine here.
00:10:06I feel like you'll need a stronger magnet, however.
00:10:09Wow, this bottle looks brand new now.
00:10:12Don't you just hate that cooking and cleaning takes forever, but eating the dish you made takes like 15 minutes?
00:10:21Guess that guy leaves all the hard work to the lady.
00:10:25Don't worry, miss.
00:10:26There's a way you can avoid this disaster.
00:10:30Just cover the surfaces with stretch film and that's it.
00:10:34Now, you don't need to get anxious about all the cleaning you'll have to do later.
00:10:40Hope this won't cause you to be late for your work.
00:10:44Because how are you going to explain this to your boss?
00:10:49You can't just say, I had to wait for the stinky odor to go away.
00:10:55It's always a real struggle to get the corners, am I right?
00:11:00But it's nothing a couple of straws can't fix.
00:11:04No dust left behind is the motto.
00:11:07You can firmly clean all the nooks and crannies that the regular vacuum head can't get to.
00:11:15If you're a jar collector like I am, then you already got everything you'll need for this hack.
00:11:23This is what being smart looks like, everyone.
00:11:26By the way, looks like you've been postponing doing the dishes for a while now, huh?
00:11:33Don't worry, no judgments.
00:11:35We've all been there.
00:11:37Those toothbrushes were basically swimming in there.
00:11:41But the glass filling up with water is inevitable, really.
00:11:45However, Orbeez balls can make the process a lot slower.
00:11:50Somebody needs to replace the paper towel.
00:11:54But don't head to the store just yet.
00:11:57I suggest you ditch paper towels altogether and go for this reusable option.
00:12:03You'll be saving a lot of bucks.
00:12:05Thank me later.
00:12:07Whoa, have you been collecting dirty makeup sponges or what?
00:12:12Don't use them until they're all clean.
00:12:15Otherwise, I'm pretty sure they'll give you pimples.
00:12:19Looks like this is gonna take a while.
00:12:22But the satisfaction you'll get once you see them all clean will be worth it.
00:12:28These kind of look like easter eggs to me.
00:12:31By the way, do you really need that many sponges to do your makeup?
00:12:37It's all fun and games until someone spills all the glitter on the floor.
00:12:42Worry not, we got you.
00:12:45Hey, good to see you're recycling.
00:12:47No, you don't need a bigger bin, trust me.
00:12:50All you need is to know this one hack.
00:12:53And let's get this one thing straight.
00:12:55I know this is science, but it sure feels like magic.
00:13:00Honey, I shrunk the trash.
00:13:03Look at the difference here.
00:13:05It's a relief to see you don't have a pile of dirty dishes like the lady before.
00:13:10But how are you going to explain that sink?
00:13:13Seems like you've been ignoring it for quite some time now.
00:13:18That's why you need something strong to scrub there.
00:13:23But I have a better solution.
00:13:25One that won't tire you.
00:13:28Just apply a coat of dish soap and soda mixture all around the sink and wait.
00:13:34I wouldn't believe how it works wonders if I didn't see it with my own eyes.
00:13:40You're going to hurt your back and knees cleaning like this.
00:13:45You know, robot vacuum cleaners don't need coffee breaks, right?
00:13:50So put that thing to work.
00:13:52In the meantime, you can just relax and maybe even start reading the book you bought six months ago.
00:14:00No matter how many times you clean the stove, it always gets dirty at the end of the day, right?
00:14:07Well, not anymore.
00:14:09Hey, I think I'm going to give this a try using glitter glue.
00:14:12It'll help make things more fun.
00:14:16You should have bought a trash bin with a lid.
00:14:19To avoid the awful stench, you know.
00:14:22Although this hack won't make the trash smell good or anything, it will at least help keep your bin fresh
00:14:27and nice.
00:14:31I know this is not a food hacks video, but that doesn't stop me from wanting some snacks now.
00:14:38Even if you're too old to play with slimes, it might be a good idea to keep one at home
00:14:42for stuff like this.
00:14:51If I were you, I would still disinfect that with antibacterial wipes or something, just in case.
00:14:58Hey, it's her turn to pick the movie now.
00:15:01Uh-oh, someone's forgotten to add laundry powder to the shopping list.
00:15:06That's okay, you can still make your own with everyday things, such as baking soda and a soap bar.
00:15:13This lady is one of the lucky ones because she has a dishwasher.
00:15:18Placing a piece of lemon, even one that's been juiced, will help freshen the load and leave your dishes looking
00:15:23shinier.
00:15:27This is why I never wear white socks if I'm going to visit someone else's house.
00:15:33Because I don't really want to see how dirty their floors might be, you know?
00:15:39Using bleach for situations like this may help, but it might also ruin your garments.
00:15:46That's why this hack is the better option to make white clothes look great again.
00:15:52You might want to clean the microwave after you're done, though.
00:15:57This phone case looks like it's been through some tough stuff.
00:16:02Let's give it the second chance it deserves.
00:16:05All you need to do is apply WD-40 spray, pour some soda, and rinse it out.
00:16:11By the way, if you have sensitive skin, you might want to wear protective gloves to avoid irritation.
00:16:18Better safe than sorry.
00:16:20Cleaning stubborn stains on a glass stovetop can be tricky.
00:16:25There's always the risk of causing scratches on the surface.
00:16:30That's why any type of scrubbing or scraping action is not advised.
00:16:35Did you know that according to one poll, an average person spends more than six days a year washing dishes?
00:16:43Then there's all the other cleaning stuff that needs to be done.
00:16:48But knowing the right hacks will save you a lot of time and make your life so much easier.
00:16:55Wow, your shoes are definitely cleaner than this house.
00:16:59Who knew shoelaces would work like a charm when it comes to getting rid of all the dust and rust?
00:17:06Is it time to go to bed yet, or are you tired of all the work you've done around the
00:17:10house?
00:17:13I was being sarcastic.
00:17:15Your partner did all the work.
00:17:17So saving her toothbrush is the least you can do.
00:17:21You must have noticed those lines on some kinds of chips.
00:17:25For one thing, they help with the distribution of spices and seasonings.
00:17:29In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
00:17:37Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
00:17:41Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on their dashboard.
00:17:45It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.
00:17:49There are manufacturers that equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.
00:17:54It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations to figure out if it's time for the driver to take
00:18:01a break.
00:18:02If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals and the coffee cup sign starts to flash.
00:18:10Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
00:18:14These dents serve several purposes.
00:18:17For one thing, when milk spoils, this process usually causes swelling and high-pressure buildup inside the container.
00:18:25That's when the dent comes in handy.
00:18:27It pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
00:18:31Plus, if you decide to freeze the milk, it will expand like any other liquid.
00:18:36And then again, the indentation will pop out and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
00:18:43You might have wondered why jerry cans have three handles.
00:18:47It's a clever designer move.
00:18:50This way, if you carry the container alone, you can use only the central handle to distribute the weight evenly.
00:18:58But if your friend wants to help you out, each of you can grab the side handle.
00:19:04The first jeans had a problem.
00:19:07Workers and miners, who were the original jeans wearers, put too much pressure on the poor piece of clothing.
00:19:13As a result, the seams couldn't withstand the stress and tore.
00:19:18Tiny metal studs were invented to prevent this from happening.
00:19:24Sticky notes come off relatively easily, because their adhesive is spread out across the paper unevenly, in small blobs.
00:19:32And only some of these blobs touch the surface of whatever you've stuck the note on.
00:19:37That's why when you unstick a post-it and attach it to something else, it still works, until all the
00:19:43glue gets used or covered with dirt.
00:19:47Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
00:19:53That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
00:19:57It's a gas that can expand once a bottle is heated.
00:20:00If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
00:20:06Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, and the drink is likely
00:20:13to overflow.
00:20:14The gap helps with this problem, too.
00:20:18Dental floss is super useful for your teeth, but it might be rather hard to operate.
00:20:23It regularly slips out of your fingers and tangles.
00:20:27To avoid these problems, tear off a piece of dental floss and tie its two ends together.
00:20:33It'll be much easier to use and won't hurt your fingers.
00:20:38Now, about those horizontal lines on plastic bottles.
00:20:43They help hold bottles up.
00:20:45Some bottles are produced from soft plastic.
00:20:49Without the lines, they wouldn't keep their shape.
00:20:51Instead, they would twist easily or even break.
00:20:57The soft, round part under a soda bottle cap keeps the carbonation from escaping.
00:21:03Without it, your pop would go flat in no time, probably even before you buy it.
00:21:10If you don't have anywhere to put a toothpick after using it,
00:21:14break off its flat end at the first groove and place it on the table.
00:21:18Now, you can balance the used portion of your toothpick on the groove part
00:21:22so that it doesn't have to touch the table.
00:21:26You can also make a makeshift stand for disposable chopsticks.
00:21:31They have a sort of lump on one side.
00:21:33Break that lump off before you split the pair.
00:21:37Now, when you want to take a sushi break, just place the stick on this stand.
00:21:44Donuts are shaped like rings because, otherwise, they might get overdone at the edges,
00:21:49but uncooked and gooey inside.
00:21:53With a hole in the center, both the outside and the inside get ready at the same time.
00:22:00Ever notice that layer of clear fluid in gel pens?
00:22:04It's called the ink follower, or stopper fluid.
00:22:08The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
00:22:14The gel should be thick enough to keep the pigment particles suspended,
00:22:18but also thin enough to flow first onto the ball and then the paper.
00:22:23The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
00:22:30out.
00:22:31Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
00:22:35The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
00:22:40Neither does it move backward or flow out of the pen.
00:22:45Some button-down shirts have a button hidden on the back of the collar.
00:22:50Its main purpose is to prevent the tie from sticking out from under the collar.
00:22:55As for that locker loop on the back,
00:22:59you can use it to hang the shirt on a hook to avoid wrinkling it.
00:23:04Outer rings and zipper sliders, especially when two sliders are used together,
00:23:09are added so that you can connect them with a lock and keep sticky fingers away.
00:23:16Most ambulance cars have this word printed on the front of the vehicle.
00:23:20That's the word ambulance backward.
00:23:24It's written in reverse so that the driver in front of the ambulance
00:23:27can see the word properly in their rearview mirror.
00:23:31Then they can move out of the way and let the ambulance pass.
00:23:36Escalator brushes serve an important safety purpose.
00:23:40You might have heard that most accidents happen
00:23:43after people get their bags or clothes stuck in escalators
00:23:46because they stand too close to the sides.
00:23:48But when there are nylon brushes on both sides,
00:23:52you can't but keep your feet away from the escalator's skirt panels.
00:23:56The result? No accidents.
00:24:00The side holes in sneakers are for laces.
00:24:03Since sneakers were originally invented for basketball players,
00:24:07this interesting design allowed them to accommodate any player's foot.
00:24:12They just needed to lace their sneakers in the most comfortable way for them.
00:24:17The holes in the bottoms of your earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.
00:24:24It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.
00:24:28The quality of the sound also becomes much better.
00:24:33Ever been stranded with a cup of applesauce, but no spoon at hand?
00:24:38But each snack pack already has a built-in spoon.
00:24:42Several twists of the foil lid, and here you go!
00:24:48Diamond slits on backpacks were originally placed only on traveler bags.
00:24:53Their purpose was to carry ropes.
00:24:56These days, you can find such slits on almost every backpack.
00:25:00Why not use them to carry a bottle of water, an umbrella, or a pair of sneakers?
00:25:07Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.
00:25:14Yellow and light green hues are the most popular
00:25:17because they don't prevent you from seeing the text after black-and-white photocopying.
00:25:23Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as almost non-existent and don't print them.
00:25:30A stop sign has an octagonal shape to help drivers recognize it easily,
00:25:35even if they see it from the back.
00:25:37When the signs weren't reflective yet,
00:25:40this shape prevented drivers from confusing the stop sign with any other at night.
00:25:46The number 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle has nothing to do with the product label.
00:25:52The truth is that the place with the numbers is the very sweet spot you should tap to get the
00:25:57ketchup flowing.
00:25:59So, stop hitting the bottom of your sauce bottle and hit 57.
00:26:05Lots of private houses have triangular-shaped roofs
00:26:08because this allows rain, snow, and fallen leaves to slide off the slope.
00:26:14If all this stuff piled up on top of your house,
00:26:17one day, your roof would collapse.
00:26:22Airplane windows have rounded edges,
00:26:24and that's a crucial safety measure.
00:26:26It prevents aircraft accidents.
00:26:29Weak spots are usually situated in the corners.
00:26:33If airplane windows were square or rectangular,
00:26:36each of them would have four potential weak spots.
00:26:39Under pressure, they would collapse.
00:26:43Even when you listen to the instructions
00:26:45and create a strong password for any of your online accounts,
00:26:49you're still not entirely safe from hackers.
00:26:52They always come up with new ways to crack
00:26:55what you think might finally be a good and secure password.
00:26:59For example, there's a password manager tool
00:27:03that has taken a look at more than 60 million passwords from data breaches.
00:27:09It turns out the majority of people choose passwords that aren't that unique.
00:27:14I love you, Ferrari, and Password1234
00:27:18are some of the most popular ones, together with Star Wars.
00:27:23For hackers, these are really not difficult to guess.
00:27:26Plus, they have special tools that help them with cracking passwords.
00:27:32For example, one takes a list of dictionary words
00:27:36and then uses them to find out passwords.
00:27:39With this tool, you can try millions of words in a pretty short time.
00:27:43It's able to do some sneaky things, too,
00:27:46such as replacing an E with 3
00:27:49or an A with an at sign.
00:27:54This tool also noticed that there were a lot of people
00:27:57who believed they were unique and creative with their passwords
00:28:00because they used a tactic we call password walking.
00:28:04It's when your fingers walk across the keyboard
00:28:07and you create a password using keys that are next to each other.
00:28:11For example, QWERTY or ASDFG.
00:28:16It may seem meaningless enough to be safe,
00:28:19but you're not the only one who's thought of it.
00:28:21And hackers know it.
00:28:23They can upload basically any number of different variations
00:28:27into some of their tools to test them out.
00:28:29So it's just a matter of time
00:28:31before they find out what your password is.
00:28:39Here's a big no-no.
00:28:41Using the same password for multiple websites.
00:28:44Hackers love when you do that
00:28:46because once they figure out one password,
00:28:48they can use it to access all your other accounts, too.
00:28:52Let's say your base password is Porsche.
00:28:55Then you add a few numbers and symbols to the end
00:28:58to create a unique password for each site you use,
00:29:01like Porsche 3% 5% for Facebook
00:29:06or Porsche 5$7 carat for Twitter.
00:29:13Most of us use the same principle at some point.
00:29:16The thing is that hackers are not going for your bank account
00:29:20or WorkVPN first,
00:29:22even though one of the main goals is to get there.
00:29:25They'll use their special tools to try out lots and lots
00:29:29of different usernames and passwords
00:29:31on websites that might not have the best security,
00:29:34such as an online forum you often visit
00:29:36or maybe an e-commerce site
00:29:39where you've had some shopping lately.
00:29:42All they have to do is try different variations
00:29:45of your base password,
00:29:47like Porsche 1 or Porsche 123,
00:29:51and sooner or later,
00:29:52they'll crack the code
00:29:53and gain access to all your accounts.
00:29:56And if they get lucky
00:29:58and guess your login info for one of those sites,
00:30:01they can then use that info
00:30:02to try and access more important sites.
00:30:07And we're not talking about some genius hackers here.
00:30:11They use simple tricks,
00:30:13like checking your social media profiles.
00:30:15If you've ever mentioned your dog's name
00:30:18or your kid's birth date on Facebook, for example,
00:30:20a hacker could use that info to guess your passwords.
00:30:24So, chappy123 is out.
00:30:29So what's the solution here?
00:30:31First, stop trying to come up with some unique passwords
00:30:35based on things in your life.
00:30:37Instead, use a password manager
00:30:39to generate strong, random passwords
00:30:42for all your accounts.
00:30:43And make sure those passwords are long
00:30:46and include a variety of characters,
00:30:48not just lowercase letters.
00:30:51Plus, it's much safer to create unique,
00:30:55random passwords for each site you use.
00:30:57That way, even if a hacker does manage
00:31:00to crack one of your passwords,
00:31:02they won't be able to access
00:31:03all your other accounts as well.
00:31:05And you won't have to remember
00:31:07all those crazy passwords yourself.
00:31:09The password manager will do it for you.
00:31:15Also, it's better to have a long password.
00:31:18The tools hackers use crack shorter passwords
00:31:21with lowercase letters way faster.
00:31:23If you add only one asterisk and one capital letter,
00:31:27it will change the processing time for,
00:31:30let's say, a password with eight characters
00:31:32from 2.4 days to 2.1 centuries.
00:31:38Here's another scam they use
00:31:40to get your password.
00:31:42Let's say you're playing a game of
00:31:44Capture the Flag,
00:31:46and the other team manages to break into your fort
00:31:49and steal your flag.
00:31:50They now know exactly where your fort is
00:31:53and how to get in.
00:31:55That's basically what hackers do
00:31:57in data breaches.
00:31:59They break into a company's fort,
00:32:02their database,
00:32:03and steal all the sensitive information
00:32:05they can find,
00:32:06like your passwords,
00:32:08credit card details,
00:32:09and even your social security number.
00:32:13Then, they sell this information
00:32:15to other bad guys on the dark net
00:32:17who can use it to pretend to be you
00:32:20and steal your money
00:32:21or even your identity.
00:32:23Stay up to date on news of data breaches
00:32:25and change your passwords immediately
00:32:27if one of your accounts was affected.
00:32:30And if you receive an email
00:32:31about a data breach,
00:32:33don't respond to it.
00:32:34Instead, visit the company's website
00:32:37or call their official customer support number
00:32:39to verify the situation.
00:32:43Phishing is when these thieves
00:32:45send you fake emails
00:32:46that look like they're from important people
00:32:48or companies,
00:32:50like the president
00:32:51or your bank.
00:32:53They might even ask you
00:32:54to click on a link
00:32:55that takes you to a fake website
00:32:57that looks real,
00:32:58but it's actually a trap.
00:33:01If you fall for their tricks
00:33:03and give them your password
00:33:05or personal information,
00:33:06they can use it
00:33:07to sneak into your computer
00:33:08and steal more stuff.
00:33:10Yikes!
00:33:11Don't reply to strange messages
00:33:13or click on weird links.
00:33:15If you're not sure
00:33:16if an email is real or fake,
00:33:18do some detective work
00:33:19and contact the sender directly
00:33:21through their official website.
00:33:23And remember,
00:33:24never, ever give away
00:33:26your personal information
00:33:27to anyone,
00:33:27even if they claim
00:33:29to be your long-lost cousin
00:33:31or a famous celebrity.
00:33:34Have you ever gotten an email
00:33:36that says something like,
00:33:38Reset your password now,
00:33:39but you don't remember asking for it?
00:33:43Yep, hackers once again.
00:33:46They send you fake emails
00:33:47that look like they're from a website you use,
00:33:50like Facebook or Amazon.
00:33:52They'll say something like,
00:33:54Your account has been hacked.
00:33:56Reset your password now to be safe.
00:34:00But if you click on the link they provide,
00:34:02it'll take you to a fake website
00:34:04that looks real,
00:34:05and hackers will be able to see
00:34:07any information you put in there.
00:34:09So, if something in your email seems weird,
00:34:13it's probably a scam.
00:34:15Check for signs of fraud,
00:34:16like spelling mistakes
00:34:18or strange designs,
00:34:19and always make sure
00:34:21to check the sender's email address
00:34:23to see if it matches the website
00:34:24they're claiming to be from.
00:34:28If hackers manage to get your passwords,
00:34:30they can cause serious issues
00:34:32to your reputation,
00:34:33finances,
00:34:34and other things
00:34:35related to your online identity.
00:34:37That means access
00:34:38to your social media accounts,
00:34:40email,
00:34:41personal identifiable information,
00:34:43and more.
00:34:46Let's play detective
00:34:48and spot the signs
00:34:49of a hacked password.
00:34:50First,
00:34:51if your password
00:34:52suddenly stops working,
00:34:54it might mean
00:34:55a hacker has changed it.
00:34:56So, if you're locked out
00:34:58of your account for no reason,
00:34:59it's time to investigate.
00:35:03Next,
00:35:04if your computer
00:35:05starts acting slow
00:35:06and sluggish,
00:35:07it could be a sign
00:35:09that it's been infected
00:35:10with password-stealing malware.
00:35:12Another thing to watch out for
00:35:14is finding your personal information
00:35:16on the dark web.
00:35:17That's like the sketchy
00:35:19black market of the internet
00:35:20where hackers sell stolen data.
00:35:23If you see your info
00:35:24for sale there,
00:35:25it's time to take action.
00:35:29Have you ever heard
00:35:30of ransomware?
00:35:31It's a type of malware
00:35:32that locks you out
00:35:34of your own computer
00:35:35and demands money
00:35:36if you want to regain control.
00:35:38Yikes!
00:35:39In Costa Rica,
00:35:40hackers even attacked
00:35:42local authorities
00:35:43with this nasty stuff.
00:35:46Last but not least,
00:35:48if your friends
00:35:49or family
00:35:49start receiving
00:35:50strange messages
00:35:51from you online,
00:35:52it's a red flag
00:35:53that someone else
00:35:55might be using
00:35:55your accounts.
00:35:56So, if your BFF
00:35:58gets a message from you
00:35:59about buying
00:36:00a Nigerian prince's yacht,
00:36:02it's probably time
00:36:03to change your passwords
00:36:05ASAP.
00:36:12Here's how you can
00:36:12protect your bank card
00:36:14from potential fraudsters.
00:36:15Use a marker
00:36:16and cover the last
00:36:17four digits.
00:36:18You can also use
00:36:19a sticker that's easy
00:36:20to remove
00:36:21and place it
00:36:21over the security code.
00:36:23Have you had a house
00:36:24guest that didn't
00:36:25use a coaster?
00:36:26Get a hair dryer
00:36:27and hold it a couple
00:36:28of inches away
00:36:29from the stain.
00:36:30Blow it on medium heat
00:36:31for a couple
00:36:31of minutes
00:36:32to evaporate
00:36:33the watermark.
00:36:34If a faded ring remains,
00:36:35mix equal amounts
00:36:36of vinegar
00:36:37and olive oil
00:36:37in a bowl.
00:36:38Wipe it onto
00:36:39the marked area
00:36:40and rub it in
00:36:40until the stain disappears.
00:36:42Then wipe it off.
00:36:44Don't waste time
00:36:45scrubbing the burnt stains
00:36:46off the bottom
00:36:46of a pan.
00:36:47Instead,
00:36:48fill it with water
00:36:49and add
00:36:49three tablespoons of salt.
00:36:51Let it sit overnight
00:36:52as the salt
00:36:53dissolves the burnt marks.
00:36:54And in the morning,
00:36:55pour the water
00:36:56out of the pan.
00:36:57This way,
00:36:58it will be much easier
00:36:59to scrub all
00:37:00that grease off.
00:37:01Picture this.
00:37:02You're on vacation
00:37:03and your shirt
00:37:04has become all crinkled
00:37:05inside the luggage.
00:37:06You need it tonight,
00:37:07but the hotel
00:37:08doesn't have an iron.
00:37:09Don't panic.
00:37:10Hang the shirt up
00:37:11in the bathroom
00:37:11and while you relax
00:37:12in a hot shower,
00:37:13the heat and moisture
00:37:14will unwrinkle your shirt.
00:37:16It won't be perfect,
00:37:17but it will get much better
00:37:18without any effort.
00:37:20The football is on
00:37:21and it turns out
00:37:22you've run out
00:37:22of standard batteries.
00:37:24You can use
00:37:25a smaller battery instead
00:37:26that easily fits inside.
00:37:28Now take some aluminum foil
00:37:29and crunch it up.
00:37:31Fit it into the gap
00:37:32on the negative
00:37:32or flat end of the battery.
00:37:34All done.
00:37:35You can turn on the TV now.
00:37:37Once your flip-flops crack
00:37:39and the plug easily slips
00:37:40out of the hole,
00:37:41it's normally a sign
00:37:42that you need a new pair.
00:37:44But there's a way
00:37:44to extend their mileage.
00:37:46Push the plug back
00:37:47through the hole,
00:37:48then take a bread clip
00:37:49and attach it to the end.
00:37:51The clip will provide
00:37:52enough support
00:37:53for the plug
00:37:53to remain in place.
00:37:55You've received a package
00:37:56and the receipt
00:37:57is taped on.
00:37:58You've managed
00:37:58to detach it from the box,
00:38:00but how to separate the tape
00:38:02without ripping the paper?
00:38:03Hold both ends
00:38:04of the tape apart
00:38:05and by pulling it slowly,
00:38:07the tape stretches
00:38:08and separates itself
00:38:09from the paper
00:38:10without tearing it apart.
00:38:13Ziploc bags are perfect
00:38:14to keep things dry,
00:38:15but it would be great
00:38:16if they were larger.
00:38:17Take two
00:38:18and turn one of them
00:38:19inside out.
00:38:20They can now connect
00:38:21and work as one large bag,
00:38:24big enough
00:38:24to protect a keyboard.
00:38:26There's no need
00:38:27to carry your keys
00:38:28in your hand
00:38:28when you go for a jog.
00:38:30Instead,
00:38:31put them inside your pocket,
00:38:32take a rubber band,
00:38:33then tie it around
00:38:34the pocket from the inside.
00:38:36This stops the keys
00:38:37from falling out.
00:38:39You've broken
00:38:39your key in the door.
00:38:41It's stuck.
00:38:42Great!
00:38:43Arranging for a locksmith
00:38:44could cost up to $100,
00:38:46but for a cheaper
00:38:47and quicker option,
00:38:48try using a hot glue stick.
00:38:50Heat the end
00:38:50with a lighter
00:38:51and once it's warm enough
00:38:52to melt,
00:38:53push the glue
00:38:53into the keyhole.
00:38:55The melted glue
00:38:56will enter the available space
00:38:57covering part of the key.
00:38:59Once it cools,
00:39:00it compresses
00:39:01and gains a strong hold
00:39:03of the key's end.
00:39:04Now,
00:39:04just pull it out.
00:39:07If you need to
00:39:08siphon liquid through a hose
00:39:09and want to avoid
00:39:10using your mouth,
00:39:11put one end in the liquid
00:39:12and hold the other upwards
00:39:13with your thumb
00:39:14closing the top.
00:39:15Now shake up and down.
00:39:17This jiggle motion
00:39:18pushes liquid upwards
00:39:19a little each time.
00:39:21And once it reaches the top,
00:39:23lower the exit point
00:39:24and let gravity do the rest.
00:39:26You've left your keys
00:39:27locked inside the car.
00:39:29It's an older model
00:39:30with a roll-down window.
00:39:31You could get the coat hanger
00:39:32and begin the long process
00:39:33of finding the lock
00:39:34or use duct tape.
00:39:36Make about 20
00:39:372-foot-long strands.
00:39:39Stick them onto the window,
00:39:41allowing enough room
00:39:42for the tape
00:39:42to grab onto
00:39:43at the bottom.
00:39:44Then with a friend,
00:39:45take the ends of the tape,
00:39:46holding them together,
00:39:47and pull downwards.
00:39:49The force will allow
00:39:50the window to lower enough
00:39:51that you can unlock the door.
00:39:53While drilling long screws
00:39:55into hardwood,
00:39:56your old drill
00:39:57might not have enough power,
00:39:58leaving them
00:39:59only halfway in.
00:40:00Before the drill gives up,
00:40:02get a block of wax
00:40:03and scrape the edges
00:40:04of the screws with it.
00:40:05The wax works like a lubricant,
00:40:07melting as it gets warm
00:40:08and providing easy entry
00:40:10for the screw.
00:40:11You're out camping,
00:40:13but you didn't bring anything
00:40:14to light the barbecue.
00:40:15Take a small plastic bag
00:40:17that won't leak,
00:40:18fill it up with water
00:40:18and close it tight,
00:40:20making a round bubble.
00:40:22Hold it over where you want
00:40:23to catch the light
00:40:24from the sun.
00:40:24The bag of water
00:40:25will work like a magnifying glass,
00:40:27starting up the barbecue.
00:40:29Just as long
00:40:30as it's a sunny day.
00:40:32Missing a corkscrew
00:40:33or a cork breaking halfway?
00:40:35By using a stove lighter,
00:40:36heat the top of the bottle.
00:40:38The heat slightly expands
00:40:39the glass,
00:40:40and this forces the cork
00:40:41out the top.
00:40:43You've superglued
00:40:44your fingers again.
00:40:45Take some salt
00:40:46and pour it on top
00:40:47of your stuck fingers.
00:40:48Put your fingers
00:40:49into the water
00:40:49and slowly rub.
00:40:51The mixture will dissolve
00:40:52the glue
00:40:52and release you in no time.
00:40:55While hanging up a painting,
00:40:56it can be impossible
00:40:57to find that stubborn nail.
00:40:59Place a fork upside down
00:41:01and insert it
00:41:02so the nail is in between
00:41:03the middle fork teeth.
00:41:04The fork has provided
00:41:06a long arm
00:41:06that's separated from the wall,
00:41:08making it easier
00:41:09to slip the string
00:41:10of the painting
00:41:11over the nail.
00:41:12Once it's perfectly balanced,
00:41:14simply remove the fork.
00:41:17You need to put a cake
00:41:19into a container,
00:41:20but taking it out again later
00:41:21by lifting it up
00:41:22from the inside
00:41:23might ruin the cake.
00:41:24Put the lid upside down
00:41:26and place the cake
00:41:27on the lid.
00:41:28The base of the container
00:41:29is now the lid,
00:41:30making it much easier
00:41:32to access,
00:41:33slice by slice.
00:41:35Pour out water
00:41:36more efficiently
00:41:37from large jugs
00:41:38and bottles
00:41:38by swirling.
00:41:39This will make
00:41:40the liquid inside spin,
00:41:42creating a vortex.
00:41:43The vortex allows
00:41:44for the air
00:41:45to flow back
00:41:46into the bottle
00:41:46as the water pours out,
00:41:48much faster
00:41:49than the glugging alternative.
00:41:52There's an easier
00:41:53and less messy way
00:41:54to remove eggshells
00:41:56from a boiled egg.
00:41:57Once fully boiled,
00:41:58crack the shell
00:41:59on both ends
00:42:00by tapping them.
00:42:01On one end,
00:42:02pinch off the shell.
00:42:03Use the opened end
00:42:04to blow with your mouth.
00:42:05The force of air
00:42:06will push the flesh
00:42:07and expand the eggshell,
00:42:09forcing out the egg
00:42:10undamaged.
00:42:13When the hinges
00:42:14of your laptop break,
00:42:15repairing them
00:42:16can cost up to $300.
00:42:18A far cheaper fix
00:42:19is to buy a picture frame
00:42:20and tape it
00:42:21to the back of the screen.
00:42:23You've dropped
00:42:24a small piece of jewelry
00:42:25on the floor,
00:42:26seemingly impossible to find.
00:42:28Take a stocking
00:42:29and place it
00:42:30over the end
00:42:30of the vacuum hose.
00:42:32Give the area
00:42:32a good vacuum
00:42:33and check the end periodically.
00:42:35You will eventually
00:42:36find it sitting at the end.
00:42:38You've drilled a hole
00:42:39in the wall,
00:42:40but the drill hole
00:42:41is now too wide.
00:42:42Remove the screw
00:42:43and find an object
00:42:44that is slightly shorter
00:42:45and thinner.
00:42:46Pieces of plastic,
00:42:48small wires,
00:42:48paper clips,
00:42:49or even toothpicks
00:42:50are perfect.
00:42:51Place whichever item
00:42:52you find inside the hole.
00:42:54It's filled the gap enough
00:42:55so the screw
00:42:56will now re-enter securely.
00:42:58Taking the trash out
00:42:59can put you
00:43:00in a gross scenario
00:43:01of getting bin juice on you.
00:43:03A great way
00:43:03to avoid this
00:43:04is by placing old papers
00:43:05at the bottom of the bag.
00:43:07Now,
00:43:08not only does it absorb
00:43:09all the liquids
00:43:10from the food
00:43:10and other sources,
00:43:11but also helps prevent
00:43:13bad smells
00:43:14from forming
00:43:14within a bin.
00:43:16Nobody likes mosquitoes,
00:43:17and pesticides
00:43:18are pricey.
00:43:19A cheap alternative
00:43:20is to take
00:43:21a plastic bottle
00:43:22and cut the top part off
00:43:23from the bottom
00:43:24of the funnel.
00:43:25After removing it,
00:43:26turn it upside down
00:43:27and put it inside the bottle.
00:43:29Mix two cups
00:43:30of warm water
00:43:31with two tablespoons
00:43:32of sugar.
00:43:33The mosquitoes
00:43:33will be attracted
00:43:34to the formula
00:43:35inside
00:43:36and become trapped.
00:43:37Now just sit back
00:43:38and relax
00:43:39without getting bitten.
00:43:43Pockets are usually
00:43:44on the left side
00:43:45of shirts
00:43:45because most people
00:43:46are right-handed.
00:43:47Is this a myth
00:43:48or a fact?
00:43:50This is actually true.
00:43:52Many products
00:43:52favor the righties.
00:43:53Left-handed people
00:43:54will relate to this
00:43:55on so many levels.
00:43:57Let's say,
00:43:57public transport.
00:43:59Have you ever noticed
00:44:00that the scanner
00:44:01at stations
00:44:01is typically
00:44:02on the right side?
00:44:04Household equipment
00:44:05and devices
00:44:05are one more example.
00:44:07Scissors,
00:44:08tweezers,
00:44:08bottle openers,
00:44:09and many other kitchen
00:44:10and household appliances
00:44:11are designed
00:44:12with right-handed people
00:44:13in mind.
00:44:15The same goes
00:44:16for shirt pockets.
00:44:17While some people
00:44:18use both hands equally
00:44:19and others change
00:44:20their hand preference
00:44:21between tasks,
00:44:22overall,
00:44:22most people
00:44:23are right-handed.
00:44:25A study has revealed
00:44:26that 75%
00:44:27to 90%
00:44:29of the world's population
00:44:30are right-handed
00:44:31and 10%
00:44:31are left-handed.
00:44:33This means
00:44:33it's more convenient
00:44:34for most people
00:44:35to have pockets
00:44:36on the left side
00:44:37than on the right side
00:44:38of their garments.
00:44:39Try it out for yourself.
00:44:41Your elbow
00:44:41kind of folds
00:44:42when you try
00:44:43to reach into the pocket
00:44:44on the right side.
00:44:45Whereas on the left side,
00:44:47your elbow
00:44:48makes an arc shape,
00:44:49which makes it easier
00:44:49to put things
00:44:50inside the pocket
00:44:51and take them out.
00:44:53Eating more protein
00:44:54leads to having
00:44:55bigger muscles.
00:44:56What do you think
00:44:57about this,
00:44:57bodybuilders?
00:44:58Myth or fact?
00:45:01This is a myth.
00:45:02It's true
00:45:03that eating protein
00:45:04is essential
00:45:05for building bigger muscles.
00:45:06I mean,
00:45:06proteins are building
00:45:07blocks of your body.
00:45:09And yet,
00:45:09eating more than you need
00:45:10is unnecessary.
00:45:13Everyone should drink
00:45:14eight glasses of water
00:45:15a day.
00:45:16Do you think
00:45:16this is a myth
00:45:17or a fact?
00:45:19This is a myth,
00:45:20so don't blame yourself
00:45:21for drinking
00:45:22less water
00:45:23than recommended.
00:45:24Eight glasses
00:45:25are not a magic number.
00:45:26Hydration needs
00:45:27differ from one person
00:45:29to another.
00:45:30How much water
00:45:31you should drink
00:45:32every day
00:45:32depends on your activity
00:45:33and exercise level.
00:45:35The temperature
00:45:36of the place
00:45:36where you live
00:45:37affects this number too.
00:45:38If you live
00:45:39in a hot area,
00:45:40you sweat more
00:45:40and need to drink
00:45:41more water.
00:45:42Soup,
00:45:43coffee,
00:45:44tea,
00:45:44fruits,
00:45:44and other things
00:45:46you eat daily
00:45:46also contain water.
00:45:49Carrots are high
00:45:50in sugar,
00:45:51so you should
00:45:51avoid eating them.
00:45:52If this is true,
00:45:54we should warn bunnies.
00:45:55Any guesses,
00:45:56fact,
00:45:57or myth?
00:45:58It's a myth.
00:45:59Carrots are about
00:46:0085% water.
00:46:02One pound
00:46:02of cooked carrots
00:46:03only contains
00:46:04three teaspoons
00:46:05of sugar.
00:46:06Compared to the amount
00:46:07of sugar in desserts,
00:46:08this is nothing.
00:46:09Plus,
00:46:10carrots are high
00:46:11in phytochemicals
00:46:12and eating them
00:46:13can help lower
00:46:14blood sugar.
00:46:16Medieval people
00:46:17believed in flat earth.
00:46:19Is this a myth
00:46:19or a fact?
00:46:21Obviously,
00:46:22flat earth is a myth.
00:46:23But so is the history
00:46:25built around this myth.
00:46:26You can't say that
00:46:27at those times.
00:46:28The whole world
00:46:29was skeptical
00:46:30about earth's
00:46:31spherical shape.
00:46:32Even everyday
00:46:33visible things
00:46:34prove that.
00:46:34For example,
00:46:35medieval people
00:46:36could see
00:46:37that the twilight glow
00:46:38during sunrise
00:46:38and sunset
00:46:39formed an arc
00:46:41over the horizon.
00:46:43Vikings wore
00:46:44horned helmets.
00:46:45Is this a myth
00:46:46or fact?
00:46:48The well-known image
00:46:49of a Viking warrior
00:46:50is almost always
00:46:52completed with
00:46:52a horned helmet.
00:46:53But in reality,
00:46:55there were no horns.
00:46:56There's no evidence
00:46:58that Viking helmets
00:46:59were horned.
00:47:01Detox juices
00:47:02cleanse your body.
00:47:03Is this a fact
00:47:04or a myth?
00:47:06It's a myth.
00:47:07Detoxification
00:47:08doesn't work that way.
00:47:09Your internal organs
00:47:10are responsible
00:47:11for the process
00:47:12of cleansing
00:47:12the spleen,
00:47:13liver,
00:47:14kidneys,
00:47:15especially the liver.
00:47:17Your body
00:47:18is always in a natural
00:47:19state of cleansing itself.
00:47:21A person doesn't need
00:47:22to drink juices
00:47:23for detoxification.
00:47:25nuts are junk food.
00:47:27Any thoughts?
00:47:29Myth or fact?
00:47:31You're right.
00:47:32This is a myth.
00:47:33Nuts are full
00:47:34of healthy fats.
00:47:36They're good
00:47:36for your heart
00:47:37and other organs.
00:47:39The average American
00:47:41throws away
00:47:41about 82 pounds
00:47:43of textile waste
00:47:44per year.
00:47:45Is this a fact
00:47:46or myth?
00:47:48Fact!
00:47:49Imagine all that waste.
00:47:50When someone throws
00:47:51their clothes away,
00:47:52they don't disappear
00:47:53into thin air.
00:47:54These items
00:47:55most likely reach
00:47:56landfills
00:47:57as their final destination.
00:47:59Donating clothes
00:48:00and selling them
00:48:01in second-hand stores
00:48:02are a much better option.
00:48:04Now,
00:48:05you've probably heard
00:48:06about life-saving
00:48:07laundry tricks
00:48:07that are said
00:48:08to make your clothes
00:48:09super clean
00:48:10and as good as they were
00:48:11on day one.
00:48:12What if those laundry tips
00:48:14are actually myths?
00:48:16I got three of them
00:48:17lined up for you.
00:48:18Shirts should be buttoned
00:48:20when you put them
00:48:20in the laundry.
00:48:21Is it true
00:48:22or not?
00:48:23This is a myth.
00:48:25You'd better keep
00:48:25zippers closed
00:48:26to keep their teeth
00:48:27from catching the fabric
00:48:28of other clothes.
00:48:29But fastening the buttons
00:48:31of a shirt
00:48:31can expand the button net
00:48:33and the button hole.
00:48:34In the long term,
00:48:35buttons will start
00:48:36slipping out of place.
00:48:39Washing clothes
00:48:39in hot water
00:48:40is the most effective
00:48:41way to clean them.
00:48:42Is this a myth
00:48:43or a fact?
00:48:45That's another
00:48:46laundry myth.
00:48:47You want to rid
00:48:48your clothes of germs
00:48:49yet hot water alone
00:48:51won't be enough for this.
00:48:52Nowadays,
00:48:53many detergents
00:48:54can clean clothes
00:48:55in cold or warm water.
00:48:58You should remove stains
00:48:59from the face of the fabric.
00:49:01Is it true?
00:49:03Most people apply water
00:49:04and soap to the stain
00:49:05starting from the front side
00:49:07of the fabric
00:49:07but that's not the best option.
00:49:09A much better way
00:49:11is to start from the back.
00:49:12The stain can go deeper
00:49:13if you treat it
00:49:14from the front.
00:49:15Try to make the stain
00:49:16move up to the surface
00:49:17rather than push it inside.
00:49:21Listening to music
00:49:22is an effective tool
00:49:23for learning languages.
00:49:24Is it a myth
00:49:25or fact?
00:49:27It's a fact.
00:49:29Scientists say
00:49:30listening to a song
00:49:31and humming along
00:49:31can help you learn a language.
00:49:33Most people struggle
00:49:34to learn grammar
00:49:35yet in our daily lives
00:49:37we don't always
00:49:38follow grammar rules.
00:49:39Songs can help you
00:49:41pick up informal expressions.
00:49:43Scientists have also concluded
00:49:45that music
00:49:46can help you remember
00:49:47new words
00:49:47and add them
00:49:48to your vocabulary.
00:49:50Let me give you an example.
00:49:51It's from your first year at school.
00:49:53Yep,
00:49:54the alphabet song.
00:49:56Are you a morning person
00:49:57or a night owl?
00:49:59Either way,
00:50:00you might want to know
00:50:00these facts
00:50:01and myths about sleep.
00:50:04The longest someone
00:50:05went without sleep
00:50:06was 11 days.
00:50:07Do you think this is possible?
00:50:09Or is it an urban legend?
00:50:12This is a fact.
00:50:14Randy Gardner
00:50:15set the record
00:50:15for the longest amount of time
00:50:17a person went without sleep.
00:50:19It was an experiment
00:50:20carried out
00:50:20by Stanford sleep researcher
00:50:22Dr. William C. Demand.
00:50:24The doctor recorded
00:50:25and monitored
00:50:26Randy Gardner's sleep activity.
00:50:28Gardner managed to stay awake
00:50:30for 11 days
00:50:31and 25 minutes.
00:50:34Your body eventually gets used
00:50:36to getting less sleep.
00:50:37Myth or fact?
00:50:39It's a myth.
00:50:40There are many studies
00:50:41proving that your body
00:50:43and especially your brain
00:50:44can't get used
00:50:45to sleeping less.
00:50:46Have you noticed
00:50:47that after a few nights
00:50:48of insufficient sleep
00:50:49you begin to feel groggier
00:50:51during the day?
00:50:52That's your body
00:50:53trying to adjust
00:50:53to not getting enough rest.
00:50:55Long-term sleep deprivation
00:50:57affects your daytime performance,
00:50:59focus,
00:50:59and decision making.
00:51:02Many grown-ups need
00:51:03five or fewer hours of sleep.
00:51:05Can it be true?
00:51:07Well, this one's easy.
00:51:09It's a myth.
00:51:10Experts from
00:51:10the National Sleep Foundation
00:51:12recommend that
00:51:13the average adult
00:51:14sleeps seven
00:51:14to nine hours per night.
00:51:16Some people
00:51:17have a genetic mutation
00:51:19thanks to which
00:51:19they wake up refreshed
00:51:21after a short night's sleep,
00:51:22but such people
00:51:23are an exception.
00:51:24One in four million.
00:51:27The ability to fall asleep
00:51:28in any place
00:51:29and at any time
00:51:30means you're a good sleeper.
00:51:32What do you think?
00:51:33Myth or fact?
00:51:36It's a myth.
00:51:37A good sleeper
00:51:38gets a proper amount of sleep
00:51:39and has a regular sleep schedule.
00:51:42Cats spend two-thirds
00:51:44of their life asleep.
00:51:45Do you believe that?
00:51:47This will probably come
00:51:48as no surprise.
00:51:49It's a fact.
00:51:50How many of the facts
00:51:52and myths
00:51:53did you guess correctly?
00:51:55Did you know
00:51:56that you can actually
00:51:57inflate a balloon
00:51:58without using your lungs?
00:52:00All you need
00:52:01is a plastic bottle,
00:52:03vinegar,
00:52:03baking soda,
00:52:04a funnel,
00:52:05a rubber band,
00:52:06and a balloon,
00:52:07of course.
00:52:09First,
00:52:10pull some baking soda
00:52:11into the balloon
00:52:12using your funnel.
00:52:14And now,
00:52:15pour the vinegar
00:52:16into the bottle.
00:52:17You don't need a lot.
00:52:19Just fill about
00:52:20a third of the bottle.
00:52:21Let's go ahead
00:52:22and put the balloon
00:52:23over the bottle.
00:52:24But don't tip the soda
00:52:26inside the vinegar yet.
00:52:28Secure the balloon
00:52:29with a rubber band
00:52:30and tip it over
00:52:31to make the soda
00:52:32fall into the vinegar.
00:52:33And now,
00:52:34you can step back
00:52:35and enjoy the show.
00:52:36When the baking soda
00:52:38and the vinegar
00:52:38are mixed together,
00:52:39they release CO2
00:52:41that will inflate the balloon.
00:52:44You can use
00:52:45the inflated balloon
00:52:46to show your friends
00:52:47another trick.
00:52:48Grab a comb
00:52:49and rub it
00:52:49on the surface
00:52:50of the balloon.
00:52:51Now,
00:52:52you can bend
00:52:52the water flow
00:52:53in your sink
00:52:54with static electricity
00:52:55using your brand new
00:52:56electrified comb.
00:52:58Just don't try
00:52:59brushing your hair.
00:53:01Can you really
00:53:02pierce a balloon
00:53:03without popping it?
00:53:04The answer
00:53:05is yes.
00:53:07You're going to need
00:53:08a skewer
00:53:08or a long needle,
00:53:10a balloon,
00:53:10petroleum jelly,
00:53:11and some courage.
00:53:13Scratch the balloon
00:53:14with your fingers
00:53:15and make it
00:53:15more flexible.
00:53:16Now,
00:53:17blow steadily
00:53:18into the balloon.
00:53:20Stop before
00:53:21blowing it
00:53:21to the full size.
00:53:22This will make
00:53:23the trick easier
00:53:24to perform.
00:53:25Put some petroleum jelly
00:53:26on the needle.
00:53:27Now,
00:53:28find this darker area
00:53:29near the knot
00:53:30where the balloon
00:53:31is less stretched
00:53:32and just pierce it
00:53:33all the way
00:53:34through the top
00:53:34like this.
00:53:36Balloons are made up
00:53:37of polymer chains.
00:53:39They're so tiny
00:53:40that they seem invisible
00:53:41to the human eye.
00:53:42This trick works
00:53:43because the polymer chains
00:53:44are less stretched
00:53:45on the neck
00:53:46of the balloon.
00:53:47It was enough room
00:53:49to allow the needle
00:53:49in between the chains
00:53:51without breaking them.
00:53:52But if you try
00:53:53the same technique
00:53:54on the sides
00:53:55of the balloon,
00:53:55it will definitely pop.
00:53:58By the way,
00:53:59hairspray actually helps
00:54:01keep the air
00:54:01in the balloon longer
00:54:02by sealing the surface.
00:54:04But if you apply
00:54:05hairspray
00:54:06on the outside
00:54:07of the balloon
00:54:07and then touch it
00:54:08when it's not yet dry,
00:54:09the balloon will shrivel.
00:54:11Isn't it magic?
00:54:12magic?
00:54:15Beware!
00:54:16Our next trick
00:54:16can make you
00:54:17question gravity.
00:54:19Pour some plain water
00:54:20into a glass bottle.
00:54:22Not much,
00:54:23about a quarter.
00:54:24Put the bottle
00:54:25in the microwave
00:54:26for a minute.
00:54:27Meanwhile,
00:54:28prepare a bowl
00:54:29with colored water
00:54:30to make the trick
00:54:30more visual.
00:54:32Take the bottle
00:54:33out of the microwave,
00:54:34turn it upside down
00:54:35and pour it
00:54:36into the colored water.
00:54:37The bottle will soon
00:54:39begin to fill
00:54:40with water.
00:54:40Can you guess why?
00:54:42The air expands
00:54:44when it's heated.
00:54:45The bottle
00:54:45and the air
00:54:46began to cool down
00:54:47and the air contracted
00:54:49which caused
00:54:50the water to move.
00:54:52Not only wizards
00:54:54can make things disappear.
00:54:56Fill a plastic container
00:54:57or transparent glass
00:54:58with sunflower oil.
00:55:01Dip a glass rod
00:55:02inside the oil.
00:55:04Can you see it now?
00:55:06Oil and glass
00:55:07bend light
00:55:07the same way
00:55:08because they have
00:55:09almost equal
00:55:10refractive indexes.
00:55:11Therefore,
00:55:12it's impossible
00:55:13to see how the wand
00:55:14bends light
00:55:15inside the oil.
00:55:17To make this trick
00:55:18even more epic,
00:55:20pour equal parts
00:55:21of water and oil
00:55:22inside a glass
00:55:23and dip the glass rod
00:55:24inside it.
00:55:25You'll see it
00:55:26in the water
00:55:27but it will disappear
00:55:28inside the oil.
00:55:31Have you seen
00:55:32this epic
00:55:33instant freezing trick?
00:55:34Here's how you
00:55:35can repeat it
00:55:36at home.
00:55:37Grab a small
00:55:38plastic bottle
00:55:39of clean drinking water.
00:55:40Leave it for about
00:55:414 hours
00:55:42to bring it
00:55:43to room temperature.
00:55:44And now,
00:55:45put it into a freezer
00:55:46and wait for an hour
00:55:47and a half.
00:55:48After that,
00:55:49take it out
00:55:50very carefully.
00:55:51Try not to shake it
00:55:52at all.
00:55:53Now,
00:55:54hit the bottle strongly
00:55:55or shake it
00:55:56and see what happens.
00:55:59Not only is red cabbage
00:56:00rich in fiber
00:56:01and vitamins,
00:56:02but it's also pretty useful
00:56:04for homemade
00:56:04scientific experiments.
00:56:06Boil red cabbage
00:56:08in pure water
00:56:09and wait until
00:56:10the water gets colored.
00:56:12Red cabbage
00:56:13contains a chemical
00:56:14called anthocyanin.
00:56:16It changes color
00:56:17when it's mixed
00:56:18with an acid
00:56:19or a base.
00:56:20That's why
00:56:20if you mix your cabbage
00:56:21with water
00:56:22with different ingredients,
00:56:23you'll get different colors.
00:56:25Bases like soda
00:56:27will make it blue
00:56:28but acids,
00:56:29on the contrary,
00:56:30will create reddish colors.
00:56:31You can prove it
00:56:33by adding some lemon juice
00:56:34to your cabbage water.
00:56:35The water will become pinkish
00:56:38and if you add vinegar,
00:56:40you'll get an even more
00:56:41vibrant pink color.
00:56:44If you have a juicer,
00:56:45you can try the same experiment
00:56:47with red cabbage juice.
00:56:49Initially,
00:56:49it will have a more
00:56:50vivid purple color
00:56:51but under the influence
00:56:53of additional liquids,
00:56:55the color will change.
00:56:56Can you guess
00:56:57which color you'll end up with
00:56:59if you mix cabbage juice
00:57:00with bleach?
00:57:01It's almost transparent
00:57:03but still has a greenish-yellow tinge.
00:57:07The next trick
00:57:08is very trendy among artists.
00:57:10Here's what you're gonna need.
00:57:11Liquid soap,
00:57:13cotton buds,
00:57:14milk,
00:57:14and acrylic paints.
00:57:15You can use food coloring
00:57:17for this tip.
00:57:18Pour a little bit of milk
00:57:20into a wide bowl
00:57:21or a plate.
00:57:22You don't need a lot.
00:57:23Then,
00:57:24put a few drops of paint
00:57:25into the milk
00:57:26and now dip a cotton bud
00:57:28covered with soap.
00:57:30The patterns will begin to change.
00:57:32That's because
00:57:33the fatty molecules in the milk
00:57:35get attracted
00:57:35to the molecules of soap.
00:57:38When you're satisfied
00:57:39with the pattern,
00:57:40you can put a sheet of paper
00:57:41on top of the milk
00:57:42and voila,
00:57:44your abstract masterpiece
00:57:45is ready.
00:57:47In fact,
00:57:48this technique is related
00:57:49to an ancient paper marbling
00:57:51called ebrew.
00:57:52Artists created colorful patterns
00:57:54by sprinkling
00:57:55and brushing color pigments
00:57:57on a pan of oily water
00:57:58and then transformed
00:57:59those patterns on paper.
00:58:03Friction helps people
00:58:04walk on the road
00:58:05instead of sliding on it
00:58:06and it also allows us
00:58:08to perform this cool experiment
00:58:10called floating rice.
00:58:12Fill a small plastic bottle
00:58:15with rice.
00:58:15You can use a funnel
00:58:16to make the task easier.
00:58:18Shake the rice for a while
00:58:19and now try to push
00:58:21a chopstick or a pencil
00:58:22inside the bottle.
00:58:24If you did everything right,
00:58:25the stick will get stuck
00:58:27in the rice.
00:58:28You can also try using
00:58:29different types of grains
00:58:30and see what happens.
00:58:33Have you ever tried
00:58:34to put an ice cube into oil?
00:58:36Well, you can try today.
00:58:38It will create
00:58:39these cute little drops
00:58:40that will fall into
00:58:41the bottom of the glass
00:58:42because they're heavier than oil.
00:58:46Here's an easy way
00:58:48to stick an ice cube
00:58:49to a string
00:58:50without any glue.
00:58:51Place an ice cube
00:58:52in water.
00:58:53Put a piece of string
00:58:54on top
00:58:55and sprinkle it
00:58:56with salt.
00:58:57You don't need much,
00:58:58otherwise the ice
00:58:59will dissolve.
00:59:00A pinch is enough.
00:59:02Wait for one minute
00:59:03and then gently pull
00:59:05the string.
00:59:06And there you go.
00:59:07The ice has stuck
00:59:08to the string.
00:59:11For this experiment,
00:59:12you're going to need
00:59:13an empty,
00:59:14clean soda can.
00:59:15Turn on the kettle
00:59:16and wait until
00:59:17it begins to boil.
00:59:18Carefully hold the can
00:59:20over the kettle
00:59:20using kitchen tongs.
00:59:22It will help fill it
00:59:24with hot steam.
00:59:25When the can is full of steam,
00:59:27give it an ice bath.
00:59:28You can put it into a bowl
00:59:30with cold water
00:59:31and ice cubes.
00:59:32The can should wrinkle up
00:59:34right away.
00:59:35That's because the volume
00:59:36inside the can decreases.
00:59:38Reducing its pressure
00:59:40and allowing the external
00:59:41pressure to crush the can.
00:59:44The next trick
00:59:45is also about air pressure.
00:59:47You're going to need
00:59:48a glass bottle,
00:59:49a small piece of paper,
00:59:50a lighter
00:59:50and a peeled,
00:59:51boiled egg.
00:59:53The diameter of the bottleneck
00:59:55should be less
00:59:56than the width of the egg.
00:59:57And it's important
00:59:58to use glass
00:59:59because plastic can melt.
01:00:02Now carefully
01:00:03light the paper,
01:00:04let it burn a little bit
01:00:06and drop it
01:00:07inside the bottle.
01:00:08Put the egg
01:00:09on the neck of the bottle.
01:00:10It should begin to bounce
01:00:12and soon
01:00:13the pressure of air
01:00:14will push the egg
01:00:15into the bottle.
01:00:16goodwill.
01:00:17Goodwill.
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