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Curious about weird holes, grooves, tabs, and odd shapes in everyday objects? These strange design features and hidden functions all have clever reasons behind them. In this video, we break down 12 surprising design details in common items you use all the time. Learn how smart engineering, safety, and convenience are built into things hiding in plain sight. Watch to the end and find out which secret purpose shocks you most.
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00:08Look at the box of aluminum foil in your kitchen.
00:12See those little tabs on the ends?
00:14Push them inward, and they help hold the roll inside the box while you pull out a sheet.
00:21Now, look at the hole at the end of your frying pan handle.
00:24It isn't just decoration. It's primarily there so the pan can be hung instead of stacked,
00:31which is especially useful for nonstick cookware because rubbing pans against each other can damage the coating.
00:38Two ordinary objects, two details most people barely notice, and your house is full of more.
00:46Take your box grater. Almost everyone uses the side with the large holes,
00:51while that aggressive-looking surface covered in tiny star-shaped teeth gets ignored.
00:57It's essentially a built-in rasp.
01:00It can turn garlic or ginger into a fine paste, zest citrus, great nutmeg, and produce very fine parmesan.
01:09The slicing slots on another side have a completely different purpose.
01:13They can make thin slices of firm vegetables when you don't want to pull out another kitchen tool.
01:19Now, check your spaghetti spoon.
01:22That large hole in the middle obviously lets water drain,
01:26but on many designs it happens to be close to the amount of dry spaghetti used for roughly one serving.
01:32It isn't a universal measuring standard, because spoon holes vary dramatically between manufacturers,
01:39but it's a surprisingly useful shortcut if your particular spoon has the right diameter.
01:45And the hole in the handle of many cooking spoons has a less mysterious purpose,
01:50hanging the utensil where you can actually reach it.
01:54Your microwave has another overlooked feature.
01:57The rotating plate isn't there simply to make the machine look busy.
02:02Microwaves create areas of stronger and weaker electromagnetic fields inside the oven,
02:08so rotating the food helps expose different parts to those zones and reduces uneven heating.
02:14That's also why placing food slightly off-center can sometimes heat it more evenly than putting it directly in the
02:22middle.
02:22For leftover pizza, manufacturers including Maytag even recommend heating it beside a microwave-safe cup of water,
02:30which can help with more even reheating and texture.
02:34Now look at a non-stick pan.
02:36That little hole in its handle can actually save the cooking surface over time,
02:41simply because it lets you hang the pan.
02:45Manufacturers warn that scratches and overheating are major reasons non-stick coatings deteriorate,
02:51while cookware experts recommend hanging pans or separating them with soft protectors,
02:57rather than stacking them directly together.
03:00So one of the least interesting-looking details on the pan can help solve one of the biggest reasons people
03:07replace it.
03:07Move over to your jeans.
03:09That tiny pocket inside the front pocket wasn't originally designed for AirPods, coins, or USB drives.
03:18It's a surviving feature from the 19th century, when small pockets were commonly associated with pocket watches.
03:25Modern life changed, but the pocket stayed.
03:29Today, it happens to be perfectly sized for tiny objects that disappear inside a larger pocket,
03:36which is probably why a design created for another century never went away.
03:42Your baseball cap has a similar piece of simple engineering.
03:46On adjustable caps, the rear strap isn't only about size.
03:51Once adjusted, the remaining loop can temporarily secure lightweight items such as a folded cloth when you're working with your
03:59hands.
03:59That's not its original intended purpose, but it's a good example of how a simple design feature can gain secondary
04:07uses without modifying the object at all.
04:10Then there's the plastic lid on a disposable drink cup.
04:15Ever notice the raised rings and channels molded into many lids?
04:20Flip some designs upside down, and the bottom of the cup can sit inside that circular ridge, turning the lid
04:27into a temporary coaster.
04:29This isn't true of every manufacturer, but on compatible cup and lid designs, the dimensions line up surprisingly well,
04:37because both parts are built around the same cup geometry.
04:41Your tape measure hides several features in plain sight.
04:45The metal hook at the end is supposed to move slightly.
04:49That isn't poor construction.
04:51Its movement compensates for the thickness of the hook, allowing the same tape to measure accurately whether you're pulling the
04:59hook against an outside edge or pushing it against an inside surface.
05:04Many hooks also have a small slot that can catch on a nail or screw head, while the serrated bottom
05:11edge can leave a temporary mark on softer materials when a pencil isn't nearby.
05:16And look at a soda can.
05:18The tab's main job is obviously opening the can, but after opening, the hole in many tabs can hold a
05:25straw and reduce how much it wanders around the opening.
05:29It wasn't necessarily designed specifically as a straw holder, and different tabs behave differently, but the geometry makes it a
05:38useful secondary feature.
05:40Even a tic-tac style container has a detail people regularly miss.
05:45The little recessed shape inside some flip-top lids can catch a single mint when the container is tipped carefully,
05:53instead of dumping half the box into your hand.
05:57It's a tiny piece of packaging design, but once you notice it, the lid suddenly makes much more sense.
06:04And finally, return to that aluminum foil box.
06:09The internet often calls the end tabs a decades-old secret feature, although packaging differs between brands and newer boxes
06:18use different closure systems.
06:20The broader lesson is more interesting.
06:23Manufacturers constantly hide small pieces of engineering and packaging, cookware, clothing and tools, simply because we stop looking at familiar
06:33objects closely.
06:34Sometimes the strange hole, moving piece, or oddly shaped tab isn't decoration at all.
06:41It's the part somebody spent time designing, so the rest of the object works better.
06:50What's hiding inside Coca-Cola cans and regular household batteries?
06:55Why do magnets affect breakfast cereals?
06:58Do crosswalk buttons actually work, or are they just useless decorations?
07:03What does that USB symbol really mean?
07:08I'm not sure I know the answers to these and similar questions, but I'm eager to learn the truth together
07:14with you.
07:14Let's find it out.
07:16Coca-Cola cans have a secret few people know about.
07:20Here's a Coke can.
07:22Let's submerge it in a highly corrosive alkaline solution.
07:25The aluminum dissolves due to a process known as hydrolysis, and we can see a plastic liner inside the can.
07:32It's made from a polymer or epoxy resin, and serves as some kind of a protective barrier between the aluminum
07:39walls of the can and the rather acidic soda.
07:43Despite a popular myth, household batteries don't actually contain liquid, and if you accidentally cut them open, no toxic liquid
07:51will spill.
07:52Most of them are dry cell batteries which are made of electrochemical cells.
07:56Those convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
08:00Larger batteries often house numerous small cells within them, too.
08:05Even Tesla vehicle batteries consist of multiple small cells.
08:08When combined, they easily provide the necessary voltage.
08:14Most toothbrushes have differently colored bristles, but they aren't just pleasing to the eye.
08:19Those bristles, often blue, have a functional purpose.
08:22They're called toothbrush indicators, and their colors fade as you use the brush.
08:26The American Dental Association recommends changing your toothbrush at least four times a year.
08:33And by getting paler, these bristles help you figure out when it's time to replace your toothbrush.
08:39You'll probably agree that there's no better snack than a pack of chips.
08:43Some are flat, others have ridges.
08:45Is it just aesthetics?
08:47Not really.
08:48The main purpose of those lines on some kinds of chips is to help with the distribution of spices and
08:54seasonings.
08:54In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
09:01Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
09:05Now this one might be a surprise, but some breakfast cereals are magnetic.
09:09That's because they're often fortified with iron in the form of a fine powder.
09:14Due to the added iron, cereal flakes get attracted to magnets.
09:18All this may sound kinda alarming, but in reality, the iron content in the flakes is minimal and doesn't pose
09:24any threat to your health.
09:27That clear fluid in gel pens is called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
09:32The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
09:37The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
09:42out.
09:43Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
09:48The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
09:52Neither does it move backwards or flow out of the pen.
09:57Many pedestrian crosswalk buttons, namely in New York, are placebo buttons.
10:02They do literally nothing when you press them.
10:05Originally, they were functional after being introduced in 1964, but today, most of them don't affect traffic lights,
10:12which are programmed based on the real needs of the traffic flow.
10:16Why do such buttons even exist then?
10:18It's a simple psychological trick, providing you with an illusion of control.
10:24You might have noticed that movie theater seats are almost always red.
10:29This choice isn't random.
10:31It has strategic importance, which is rooted in visual science.
10:35The thing is, red light has a longer wavelength.
10:38It means that it's the first color to disappear in low light.
10:41It allows the audience to concentrate better on the screen once the movie begins.
10:45Such a design choice enhances the viewing experience by minimizing distractions.
10:51Speed bumps are crucial for pedestrian safety.
10:54But at the same time, they can seriously increase car emissions due to the non-stop acceleration and deceleration they
11:01cause.
11:03To address this issue, some cities, like London, are testing fake speed bumps.
11:07Those are optical illusions painted on the road.
11:10They look raised from a driver's perspective, but in reality, they're flat.
11:16Authorities hope that this approach will slow down drivers without having a negative impact on the environment.
11:23Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
11:28That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
11:31It's a gas that can expand once the bottle's heated.
11:34If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
11:40Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, making the drink overflow.
11:45The gap helps with this problem, too.
11:50The USB symbol, looking like a trident, has always sparked multiple speculations about its origin.
11:57One popular idea is that it represents Neptune's trident and symbolizes power and adaptability.
12:03But there's also a little bit less exciting theory.
12:07A man who claimed to have designed the symbol in the 1980s stated that it was supposed to represent connectivity.
12:13The large circle symbolizes a computer, while the attached shapes – the circle, the triangle, and square – stand for
12:20different outputs.
12:23The design of a tennis racket has a specific feature known as the throat.
12:28It's an open space below the head of the racket.
12:31This space isn't just for storing balls, it also improves the racket's aerodynamics by letting air pass through.
12:38It seriously reduces drag during swings.
12:42Speaking of tennis, tennis courts are usually built with a north-south orientation.
12:48It helps minimize the impact of the sun's position during the game, ensuring that neither player has the sun directly
12:54in their eyes.
12:56Look closely at a tram's overhead lines, and you'll see that its contact wires zigzag back and forth instead of
13:03going in a straight line.
13:05That's because all trams have pantographs attached to their roofs.
13:09The upper part of the pantograph is gradually worn down by the overhead wire and eventually needs to be replaced.
13:16To wear it down evenly, the wire is not installed strictly along the tram's path, but in zigzag patterns.
13:24As the tram moves, the pantograph slides along the wire, and it wears down evenly.
13:31Those cone-shaped water cooler cups?
13:34Their shape is intentionally designed to prevent users from setting the cups down.
13:38This allows employees to minimize the risk of spilling water on their desks around various electronic devices.
13:45Plus, less material is used to produce cone-shaped cups, which makes the process less wasteful and more cost effective.
13:52It also kind of supports sustainability by encouraging people to drink their water quickly and dispose of their cups immediately
13:59after.
14:02Most suitcases have two zipper pulls, and it serves several purposes.
14:07First of all, if one zipper fails, the other can keep the suitcase closed.
14:12Even better, having two zippers allows you to have easier access to small sections of your suitcase without having to
14:19open it entirely.
14:21And finally, when you have two zippers, you can connect them with a padlock for increased security.
14:29Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
14:32These dents serve several purposes.
14:35When milk spoils, it usually causes swelling and high-pressure buildup inside the container.
14:40That's when the dent pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
14:44Plus, if you decide to freeze the milk, it will expand like any other fluid.
14:49And then again, the indentation will pop out and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
14:57If you ever had a problem figuring out why fake pockets exist, you need to hear this.
15:03The main reason is that if a clothing item has a specific cut or shape, pockets may spoil it.
15:09They can alter the item's shape either in the warehouse or already on the retail rack.
15:14The solution? Getting rid of the pockets in key areas.
15:18Plus, fake pockets are obviously cheaper, and they don't get stretched out.
15:24The thermos wasn't actually invented to keep your coffee warm.
15:29It was made by a Scottish scientist who wanted a safe place to keep his chemicals at a stable temperature.
15:35So, he took two bottles, put the smaller one inside the bigger bottle, and vacuumed out the air between them.
15:45You must have noticed those lines on some kinds of chips.
15:49For one thing, they help with the distribution of spices and seasonings.
15:53In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
16:00Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
16:05Some cars have a tiny coffee cup sign on their dashboard.
16:09It's the vehicle's anti-drowsiness mechanism.
16:13There are manufacturers that equip their cars with a drowsiness detection system.
16:18It analyzes the speed, wheel angle, and lane deviations to figure out if it's time for the driver to take
16:25a break.
16:26If it is, the vehicle makes several audio signals, and the coffee cup sign starts to flash.
16:34Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
16:38These dents serve several purposes.
16:41For one thing, when milk spoils, this process usually causes swelling and high pressure buildup inside the container.
16:49That's when the dent comes in handy.
16:51It pops out and doesn't let the jug blow up.
16:55Plus, if you decide to freeze the milk, it will expand like any other liquid.
17:00And then again, the indentation will pop out and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
17:08You might have wondered why jerry cans have three handles.
17:11It's a clever designer move.
17:14This way, if you carry the container alone, you can use only the central handle to distribute the weight evenly.
17:22But if your friend wants to help you out, each of you can grab the side handle.
17:28The first jeans had a problem.
17:30Workers and miners, who were the original jeans wearers, put too much pressure on the poor piece of clothing.
17:37As a result, the seams couldn't withstand the stress and tore.
17:42Tiny metal studs were invented to prevent this from happening.
17:48Sticky notes come off relatively easily, because their adhesive is spread out across the paper unevenly, in small blobs.
17:56And only some of these blobs touch the surface of whatever you've stuck the note on.
18:01That's why when you unstick a post-it and attach it to something else, it still works, until all the
18:07glue gets used or covered with dirt.
18:11Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
18:18That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
18:21It's a gas that can expand once a bottle is heated.
18:25If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
18:31Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles, and the drink is likely
18:37to overflow.
18:38The gap helps with this problem, too.
18:42Dental floss is super useful for your teeth, but it might be rather hard to operate.
18:47It regularly slips out of your fingers and tangles.
18:51To avoid these problems, tear off a piece of dental floss and tie its two ends together.
18:58It'll be much easier to use and won't hurt your fingers.
19:02Now, about those horizontal lines on plastic bottles.
19:07They help hold bottles up.
19:09Some bottles are produced from soft plastic.
19:13Without the lines, they wouldn't keep their shape.
19:16Instead, they would twist easily or even break.
19:21The soft round part under a soda bottle cap keeps the carbonation from escaping.
19:27Without it, your pop would go flat in no time, probably even before you buy it.
19:34If you don't have anywhere to put a toothpick after using it, break off its flat end at the first
19:40groove and place it on the table.
19:42Now, you can balance the used portion of your toothpick on the grooved part so that it doesn't have to
19:48touch the table.
19:50You can also make a makeshift stand for disposable chopsticks.
19:55They have a sort of lump on one side.
19:57Break that lump off before you split the pair.
20:01Now, when you want to take a sushi break, just place the stick on this stand.
20:08Donuts are shaped like rings because, otherwise, they might get overdone at the edges but uncooked and gooey inside.
20:17With a hole in the center, both the outside and the inside get ready at the same time.
20:24Ever notice that layer of clear fluid in gel pens?
20:28It's called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
20:32The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
20:38The gel should be thick enough to keep the pigment particles suspended, but also thin enough to flow first onto
20:44the ball and then the paper.
20:48The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
20:54out.
20:55Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
20:59The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
21:04Neither does it move backward or flow out of the pen.
21:09Some button-down shirts have a button hidden on the back of the collar.
21:14Its main purpose is to prevent the tie from sticking out from under the collar.
21:19As for that locker loop on the back, you can use it to hang the shirt on a hook to
21:26avoid wrinkling it.
21:28Outer rings and zipper sliders, especially when two sliders are used together, are added so that you can connect them
21:35with a lock and keep sticky fingers away.
21:40Most ambulance cars have this word printed on the front of the vehicle.
21:44That's the word ambulance backward.
21:48It's written in reverse so that the driver in front of the ambulance can see the word properly in their
21:53rear-view mirror.
21:55Then they can move out of the way and let the ambulance pass.
22:01Escalator brushes serve an important safety purpose.
22:04You might have heard that most accidents happen after people get their bags or clothes stuck in escalators because they
22:11stand too close to the sides.
22:13But when there are nylon brushes on both sides, you can't but keep your feet away from the escalator's skirt
22:19panels.
22:20The result? No accidents.
22:23The side holes in sneakers are for laces.
22:28Since sneakers were originally invented for basketball players, this interesting design allowed them to accommodate any player's foot.
22:36They just needed to lace their sneakers in the most comfortable way for them.
22:41The holes in the bottoms of your earphones allow air to circulate up and through the speakers.
22:48It helps to increase low frequencies, making the bass sound deeper.
22:52The quality of the sound also becomes much better.
22:57Ever been stranded with a cup of applesauce, but no spoon at hand?
23:02But each snack pack already has a built-in spoon.
23:06Several twists of the foil lid, and here you go!
23:12Diamond slits on backpacks were originally placed only on traveler bags.
23:17Their purpose was to carry robes.
23:20These days, you can find such slits on almost every backpack.
23:24Why not use them to carry a bottle of water, an umbrella, or a pair of sneakers?
23:31Highlighters are filled with a special semi-transparent fluorescent ink that can glow in dim light.
23:38Yellow and light green hues are the most popular because they don't prevent you from seeing the text after black
23:45and white photocopying.
23:47Photocopiers perceive yellow and light green marks as almost non-existent and don't print them.
23:54A stop sign has an octagonal shape to help drivers recognize it easily, even if they see it from the
24:01back.
24:01When the signs weren't reflective yet, this shape prevented drivers from confusing the stop sign with any other night.
24:10The number 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle has nothing to do with the product label.
24:16The truth is that the place with the numbers is the very sweet spot you should tap to get the
24:21ketchup flowing.
24:23So, stop hitting the bottom of your sauce bottle and hit 57.
24:29Lots of private houses have triangular shaped roofs because this allows rain, snow, and fallen leaves to slide off the
24:37slope.
24:38If all this stuff piled up on top of your house, one day, your roof would collapse.
24:46Airplane windows have rounded edges, and that's a crucial safety measure.
24:50It prevents aircraft accidents.
24:53Weak spots are usually situated in the corners.
24:57If airplane windows were square or rectangular, each of them would have four potential weak spots.
25:03Under pressure, they would collapse.
25:08Here's how you can protect your bank card from potential fraudsters.
25:11Use a marker and cover the last four digits.
25:14You can also use a sticker that's easy to remove and place it over the security code.
25:20Have you had a house guest that didn't use a coaster?
25:22Get a hair dryer and hold it a couple of inches away from the stain.
25:26Blow it on medium heat for a couple of minutes to evaporate the watermark.
25:30If a faded ring remains, mix equal amounts of vinegar and olive oil in a bowl.
25:34Wipe it onto the marked area and rub it in until the stain disappears.
25:38Then wipe it off.
25:40Don't waste time scrubbing the burnt stains off the bottom of a pan.
25:43Instead, fill it with water and add three tablespoons of salt.
25:47Let it sit overnight as the salt dissolves the burnt marks.
25:51And in the morning, pour the water out of the pan.
25:53This way, it will be much easier to scrub all that grease off.
25:57Picture this.
25:58You're on vacation and your shirt has become all crinkled inside the luggage.
26:02You need it tonight, but the hotel doesn't have an iron.
26:05Don't panic.
26:06Hang the shirt up in the bathroom.
26:08And while you relax in a hot shower, the heat and moisture will unwrinkle your shirt.
26:12It won't be perfect, but it will get much better without any effort.
26:16The football is on and it turns out you've run out of standard batteries.
26:20You can use a smaller battery instead that easily fits inside.
26:24Now take some aluminum foil and crunch it up.
26:27Fit it into the gap on the negative or flat end of the battery.
26:30All done.
26:31You can turn on the TV now.
26:34Once your flip flops crack and the plug easily slips out of the hole, it's normally a sign that you
26:39need a new pair.
26:40But there's a way to extend their mileage.
26:42Push the plug back through the hole, then take a bread clip and attach it to the end.
26:47The clip will provide enough support for the plug to remain in place.
26:51You've received a package and the receipt is taped on.
26:54You've managed to detach it from the box, but how to separate the tape without ripping the paper?
26:59Hold both ends of the tape apart and by pulling it slowly, the tape stretches and separates itself from the
27:06paper without tearing it apart.
27:09Ziploc bags are perfect to keep things dry, but it would be great if they were larger.
27:14Take two and turn one of them inside out.
27:17They can now connect and work as one large bag, big enough to protect a keyboard.
27:22There's no need to carry your keys in your hand when you go for a job.
27:26Instead, put them inside your pocket, take a rubber band, then tie it around the pocket from the inside.
27:32This stops the keys from falling out.
27:35You've broken your key in the door. It's stuck. Great!
27:39Arranging for a locksmith could cost up to $100, but for a cheaper and quicker option, try using a hot
27:45glue stick.
27:46Heat the end with a lighter, and once it's warm enough to melt, push the glue into the keyhole.
27:50The melted glue will enter the available space covering part of the key.
27:55Once it cools, it compresses and gains a strong hold of the key's end.
28:00Now, just pull it out.
28:03If you need to siphon liquid through a hose and want to avoid using your mouth, put one end in
28:08the liquid and hold the other upwards with your thumb closing the top.
28:11Now shake up and down. This jiggle motion pushes liquid upwards, a little each time.
28:17And once it reaches the top, lower the exit point and let gravity do the rest.
28:22You've left your keys locked inside the car. It's an older model with a roll-down window.
28:27You could get the coat hanger and begin the long process of finding the lock.
28:31Or use duct tape. Make about 20 2-foot-long strands.
28:35Stick them onto the window, allowing enough room for the tape to grab onto at the bottom.
28:40Then with a friend, take the ends of the tape, holding them together, and pull downwards.
28:45The force will allow the window to lower enough that you can unlock the door.
28:50While drilling long screws into hardwood, your old drill might not have enough power, leaving them only halfway in.
28:56Before the drill gives up, get a block of wax and scrape the edges of the screws with it.
29:01The wax works like a lubricant, melting as it gets warm, and providing easy entry for the screw.
29:08You're out camping, but you didn't bring anything to light the barbecue.
29:11Take a small plastic bag that won't leak, fill it up with water, and close it tight, making a round
29:17bubble.
29:18Hold it over where you want to catch the light from the sun.
29:21The bag of water will work like a magnifying glass, starting up the barbecue, just as long as it's a
29:26sunny day.
29:28Missing a corkscrew or a cork breaking halfway? By using a stove lighter, heat the top of the bottle.
29:34The heat slightly expands the glass, and this forces the cork out the top.
29:39You've superglued your fingers again. Take some salt and pour it on top of your stuck fingers.
29:44Put your fingers into the water and slowly rub. The mixture will dissolve the glue and release you in no
29:50time.
29:51While hanging up a painting, it can be impossible to find that stubborn nail.
29:55Place a fork upside down and insert it so the nail is in between the middle fork teeth.
30:00The fork has provided a long arm that's separated from the wall, making it easier to slip the string of
30:07the painting over the nail.
30:08Once it's perfectly balanced, simply remove the fork.
30:13You need to put a cake into a container, but taking it out again later by lifting it up from
30:19the inside might ruin the cake.
30:21Put the lid upside down and place the cake on the lid.
30:24The base of the container is now the lid, making it much easier to access, slice by slice.
30:31Pour out water more efficiently from large jugs and bottles by swirling.
30:35This will make the liquid inside spin, creating a vortex.
30:39The vortex allows for the air to flow back into the bottle as the water pours out, much faster than
30:45the glugging alternative.
30:48There's an easier and less messy way to remove eggshells from a boiled egg.
30:53Once fully boiled, crack the shell on both ends by tapping them.
30:57On one end, pinch off the shell. Use the opened end to blow with your mouth.
31:01The force of air will push the flesh and expand the eggshell, forcing out the egg undamaged.
31:09When the hinges of your laptop break, repairing them can cost up to $300.
31:14A far cheaper fix is to buy a picture frame and tape it to the back of the screen.
31:19You've dropped a small piece of jewelry on the floor, seemingly impossible to find.
31:24Take a stocking and place it over the end of the vacuum hose.
31:28Give the area a good vacuum and check the end periodically.
31:31You will eventually find it sitting at the end.
31:34You've drilled a hole in the wall, but the drill hole is now too wide.
31:38Remove the screw and find an object that is slightly shorter and thinner.
31:43Pieces of plastic, small wires, paper clips or even toothpicks are perfect.
31:47Place whichever item you find inside the hole.
31:50It's filled the gap enough so the screw will now re-enter securely.
31:54Taking the trash out can put you in a gross scenario of getting bin juice on you.
31:59A great way to avoid this is by placing old papers at the bottom of the bag.
32:03Now, not only does it absorb all the liquids from the food and other sources,
32:08but also helps prevent bad smells from forming within a bin.
32:11Nobody likes mosquitoes and pesticides are pricey.
32:15A cheap alternative is to take a plastic bottle and cut the top part off from the bottom of the
32:21funnel.
32:21After removing it, turn it upside down and put it inside the bottle.
32:25Mix two cups of warm water with two tablespoons of sugar.
32:29The mosquitoes will be attracted to the formula inside and become trapped.
32:33Now, just sit back and relax without getting bitten.
32:35Now, just sit back and relax without getting bitten.