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You use these everyday products constantly, but do you know their real purpose and hidden features? Discover the surprising design tricks built into common objects that almost everyone overlooks. Learn the correct way to use them, unlock clever functions, and impress your friends with these mind-bending life hacks and fun facts.
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00:00Now here's a trick. Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate, put it horizontally, with
00:06no plate underneath, of course.
00:08This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles, because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach
00:14the end of the process.
00:15Also, it gives the grater more stability, when otherwise you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in
00:21the air with the other hand.
00:22When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall of the grater, simply turn
00:28it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
00:32Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
00:37Since copper has some antibacterial properties, dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay and
00:44let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
00:47An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely is to put a small mirror in between
00:53the layers for about 5 minutes.
00:55If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up, it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
01:00Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
01:03A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
01:08Okay, I'm in.
01:09If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer, you'll be surprised at how
01:16much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
01:19Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course, but that's not very good for any
01:25piece of tech, you know.
01:26So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
01:31It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
01:34Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard, then
01:40take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
01:43The slime will fill the entire space between the keys, and its sticky properties will let it gather every little
01:49bit of garbage.
01:51Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
01:55Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl, and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
02:01Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
02:04It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
02:08Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
02:11And that's no yolk!
02:13If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries or want to make a cherry pie, push the
02:19stones out with a straw.
02:21Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle that can be used exactly for that.
02:27Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
02:30Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent, then run it for about 10 seconds.
02:36Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
02:39Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor when you hammer nails into it.
02:45Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
02:49The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
02:55Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
03:01For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone, then wipe the leftovers with
03:07a damp cloth.
03:08For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
03:14Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
03:18This'll help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
03:23The sticky residue on jars left after you remove the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
03:30So, take some vegetable oil instead.
03:32Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
03:36Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
03:41If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter,
03:45hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
03:47Light up its end, and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
03:52Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull,
03:55try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
03:59Not while you're wearing them, of course.
04:01Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
04:05That'll stop them from rusting.
04:07Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge
04:12by turning the contents upside down.
04:15This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
04:20Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
04:24To bring your permanent marker back to life,
04:27simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material inside and shake.
04:32Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes,
04:36the marker will be almost as good as new.
04:39Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
04:43Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container
04:47will help it keep fresher for much longer.
04:50This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
04:53That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
04:59These tubes are usually sealed with foil,
05:01so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
05:04just flip the cap over and push.
05:07Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
05:12They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
05:15Still coming loose?
05:16Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
05:22Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it,
05:25so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
05:27But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
05:31Check out the bottom of the pack.
05:33It has a perforated line.
05:35Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
05:38Two zips too much?
05:40Maybe.
05:41But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
05:44Just lock them together.
05:46Now, no one can open your backpack.
05:48Don't have a lock on you?
05:50You can also tie them together with some string,
05:52or even just a paper clip.
05:54Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
05:57That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar
06:00is used to hold your tie in place.
06:02Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
06:06Shoe manufacturers care about their customers,
06:08so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
06:14Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
06:19Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
06:22Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
06:25Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
06:28Now, run.
06:29Yeah, go ahead.
06:31Car headrests are all about comfort,
06:33and detachable headrests are all about safety.
06:36If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
06:40If you ever get locked or trapped in your car,
06:43you can use the bars to smash the window and get out.
06:47If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
06:51It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
06:54You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
06:58It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
07:01The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
07:06Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
07:10That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two spouts.
07:16This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
07:21Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
07:24If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing,
07:29and if you remove your finger, it'll flow again.
07:32And don't forget to ask your server,
07:34Hey, wasabi!
07:36Alright.
07:37A hair straightener is an excellent tool, not only for treating your natural curls,
07:42but also for fixing crumpled money or documents.
07:45You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
07:47Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode.
07:50Otherwise, there's a risk of damaging the paper.
07:53Hair bands are good not only for getting your hair done,
07:56but also to open a glass jar with canned food.
07:59Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid,
08:02and if you don't open the can from the first attempt,
08:05your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
08:09So, put a hair band on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
08:15A simple rubber band will do as well.
08:17Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go!
08:25Ever wondered what that little hole at the top of your sink is for?
08:29There can be one, two, or three of them, depending on the design.
08:33These holes may appear under the near rim facing the mirror.
08:36They may face forward if they're between the faucet valves.
08:39The holes are there to prevent an overflow and to allow air in the drain to circulate.
08:44If the hole wasn't there, a basin filled with water would drain slowly
08:49because of the resistance it puts on the air going out of the drain.
08:52Your bathtub also has this hole, but the kitchen sink doesn't.
08:56A bathtub takes longer to fill, so you may get distracted, walk away, and forget you're filling the tub.
09:03So, it's kind of more necessary there.
09:05The kitchen sink has overflow protection in the shape of the divider between the two standard basins,
09:11and this divisor rises lower than the rim.
09:16The majority of hiking backpacks have a secret feature that can literally save your life.
09:22If you have one, take a closer look at its chest strap.
09:26You'll see there's a built-in whistle on its buckle.
09:28It's for situations where you're all alone, stuck somewhere while hiking,
09:33or you were in a group but eventually separated from them.
09:36Uh-oh.
09:37Not all backpacks have a whistle, but those modern ones,
09:41designed specifically for mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, skiing,
09:45and other similar outdoor activities, do.
09:49Now, speaking of backpacks, and I was,
09:52many brands have standard models that come with a patch sewn into the outer part in the shape of a
09:57diamond.
09:58We call this the lash tab, or as some say, pig snouts.
10:03Originally, the manufacturers came up with this feature,
10:06so people could carry an ice axe during mountaineering.
10:09They made it from leather, because they wanted to reduce the possibility of freezing.
10:14Of course, the average backpacker doesn't go on such adventures.
10:18But the patch is still useful,
10:20because you can hold and immediately access some items like headphones or a bottle of water,
10:25or tie your hiking shoes and some other essential things,
10:29so you have more room inside your backpack.
10:33So, why do shopping carts have a grid system instead of being solid?
10:37There could be a couple of reasons for that.
10:40Manufacturers use less metal, so a cart is both lighter and cheaper.
10:44Also, the supermarket staff can see what's in your cart more easily.
10:48It's easier to keep the cart clean this way, too.
10:51Imagine if it was sealed, and somebody spilled orange juice or milk inside of it.
10:56It's easier for a cart to drain this way if it's outside in the rain.
11:02Speaking of holes, why do you think laundry baskets often have holes?
11:06It's for the laundry inside to breathe.
11:08If you use it for dirty laundry, it's harder to vent the sealed basket and prevent your laundry from mildewing.
11:15Also, baskets without vents harbor way more static electricity.
11:21Have you noticed there's a funky little loop on your ski glove?
11:25Yup, the one on the finger.
11:27These gloves are specifically made for snowboarding, skiing, or some other alpine uses.
11:32Because of the loops on the finger, you can hang your gloves on the pack using a carabiner.
11:38Face their opening down, and gloves won't fill with any debris or snow while you're hiking or participating in some
11:44other winter activities.
11:46Like falling and rolling down the hill, like what I tend to do.
11:50Now, even if you're not a professional alpine climber or something like that,
11:54it can still be good for you to use so-called carabiner clasps.
11:58With them, you can dry the gloves with the fingers upward.
12:01That way, if there's any condensation, it won't pull in the fingers but roll out the bottom.
12:09You know those silica gel packets that come with new bags, shoes, and many other products?
12:14Think twice before you throw them away.
12:16You might want to keep them because they preserve the freshness of your shoes or some other product you got
12:22them with.
12:23These bags are like a drying agent since they drive the moisture out of their surroundings.
12:27You can use them for other things, like, for instance, when you need to dry out your phone or something
12:33else that got water in the wrong place.
12:37Now, when dealing with a stapler, you can accidentally staple pages you didn't really want to put together.
12:43It's not easy to remove them unless you use a simple trick.
12:47Pay attention to the front part of your stapler.
12:50See that metal plate over there?
12:52It's called the anvil.
12:54Turn your stapler upside down.
12:55Now, this way, you can spin the wheel to the temporary staple option so it won't be so hard to
13:01remove the pins.
13:02Yup, the anvil is there so you can adjust the settings for the stapler.
13:08Now, we're so used to toothpaste being multicolored that we mostly don't even wonder why it's so.
13:15Well, back in the 1970s, people became more aware of how important dental hygiene is.
13:21They wanted their toothpaste to do more than simply clean their teeth.
13:25That's why Aquafresh was the first company that came up with a toothpaste that had ingredients for mouthwash, too, which
13:32is the blue stripe.
13:33Later on, they added red, which represents ingredients that help you take care of your gums.
13:41Aluminum foil boxes have a feature we can truly call hidden.
13:45It's not like anyone bothers to take a close look at the side of the box, right?
13:49There are rounded perforations you can punch through with your fingers.
13:53Just press your finger into the resulting hole and hold it.
13:57That's how you secure the cardboard rule while pulling out a foil.
14:03Beanie pom-poms look like a cute, or ugly if you're not a fan, ball on the top of your
14:09hat.
14:09It may not have a specific purpose today, but it hasn't always been a fashion detail.
14:14One of the possible explanations says that beanies are something the Vikings invented
14:20because they were looking for a way to keep their ears warm throughout the long, cold winters.
14:25After some time, they added pom-poms at the top, too.
14:29They were supposed to prevent the seams from coming apart.
14:32Now, I'm guessing the traditional horns were added sometime after that.
14:38You can find a tomato pin cushion for pins and needles in many households.
14:42But check this strawberry dangling from the top.
14:45It's kind of weird, considering this fruit doesn't grow on tomatoes.
14:49But in this context, strawberries are there for needles you're using at the moment
14:54so you don't get lost while searching through a bunch of other needles on a cushion.
15:00Take a look at the cap on top of your toothpaste tube or a cream.
15:04This pointed cone you see inside the cap is helpful when you're opening a new tube
15:09because you can use it to puncture the seal.
15:12Yup, no need to look for something sharp or use your nails.
15:18Is there a pattern of blue and white bristles on your toothbrush?
15:22Sure, it looks a bit more stylish like this, but this feature has an actual purpose.
15:27Manufacturers designed the blue dye to wear off.
15:30This mostly happens at the same time when you're supposed to be getting a new toothbrush.
15:35They recommend doing it every three to four months.
15:38But in case you forget, it can be a handy reminder.
15:44Many cars have black dots along the window edges.
15:47It's a cool design, true.
15:49But car manufacturers probably wouldn't spend so much of their money and time
15:53adding something that didn't have a practical use.
15:56These dots are something we call fritz, which are different than fritz, the German guy.
16:01When the temperature in your car reaches extreme fluctuations,
16:05the fritz are there to make sure the rim of the glass doesn't shatter.
16:09Good idea!
16:12Gas cans have a very small second hole.
16:15It's there to prevent some sort of the glug that occurs when air gets sucked into the hole
16:20as you pour the liquid out of it.
16:22Because, when something like this happens, the flow of liquid is not even,
16:26which means more of it will end up all over the floor.
16:30The hole is also there to help vent the gas and prevent the can from bursting in between uses.
16:35And that's a good idea, too.
16:38If you're looking to remodel your kitchen but don't have the budget to replace the refrigerator,
16:43there might be a way you can still use your fridge,
16:46even if you have to move it to another location.
16:49Did you know that for most refrigerators, you can change the way you open their doors?
16:54These handles can be reversed on almost any refrigerator model.
16:59You just need to remove a few screws and bolts.
17:02It's best, though, if you keep track of the assembly order and the parts you've removed.
17:07As for the necessary tools, you only need a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, pliers, and a ratchet set.
17:16There's an easy way to get the most out of your citrus fruit.
17:19And the tool you'll need for that is probably somewhere in your kitchen.
17:24Forget about expensive fruit juicers.
17:26No need to revert to the standard elbow grease.
17:30Next time you want to have some fresh lemon juice, just use a pair of kitchen tongs.
17:35Place the lemon or any other citrus fruit between the tongs
17:39and use the force of the tool to squeeze out all the juice in no time.
17:45Speaking of fruit, there's a great way to keep them fresh for longer.
17:48And it doesn't necessarily involve buying unripe bananas.
17:52Place them into an airtight container and put it in the fridge.
17:56The less air reaches the fruit, the longer they'll last.
18:02Then, how about delicate things, such as strawberries?
18:06They're a bit more difficult to clean due to their texture.
18:09Here's a neat way to make sure they're safe to eat.
18:12Take three cups of cold water and add a cup of vinegar.
18:17Put your strawberries in the mixture and gently move them around.
18:22After you drain and rinse the berries with cold tap water to remove the vinegar,
18:27pat them dry with a clean towel.
18:29Lastly, put them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge until you're ready to munch on them.
18:36I'm almost certain you've been using this one wrong your whole life, but I'm just as guilty as you are.
18:42Remember those neck pillows we often use when traveling?
18:46Turns out most of us tend to wear a pillow around the back of our neck and secure it at
18:50the front with a button.
18:52Well, some people say it feels a whole lot better if you flip your pillow.
18:57Why?
18:58Because with the gap located at the back of the neck, your head is still supported.
19:03But you'll relieve the pressure on your neck if your head starts falling from side to side as you fall
19:07asleep.
19:08Not to mention that your chin stays securely in place.
19:13You may have noticed some weird bumps on the concrete sidewalk, especially in crowded or high traffic areas.
19:20This is called tactile paving.
19:24It was first used in Japan in the 1960s.
19:28Because of its efficiency, people started using it all over the world.
19:32These days, the system has developed into several types of paving for different kinds of situations.
19:40Blister paving, for example, is used at crosswalks.
19:43It's vital for people with visual impairment, warning them there's a road crossing ahead.
19:49In most cases, this paving consists of several rows of flat-topped blisters arranged in a square pattern.
19:56Then, there's corduroy tactile paving.
19:59Rounded bars running across the direction of pedestrian travel.
20:02It informs visually impaired people about some danger, like a set of stairs or a ramp.
20:10Sometimes, after a long day, there's nothing more comforting than leftovers for dinner.
20:16Unfortunately, being as tired as you are, you might forget to cover your plate of food with a paper towel.
20:22And then, your microwave is likely to become a total mess.
20:26Luckily, there's an easy way to clean it, and it doesn't involve special products.
20:31Prepare a mixture of half water, half lemon juice.
20:34Pour the liquid into a bowl and microwave it for about a minute.
20:39The acidity of the mixture should help with decreasing the walls of the microwave,
20:43and you'll be able to simply wipe off all the residues.
20:50Are you one of those people that like to experiment when baking, and aren't a fan of measuring tools?
20:56You can just use a whisk next time you need to add some flour.
21:00Stick the whisk in the flour bag, and it should pick up a considerable amount of the product between its
21:06metal bars.
21:09I don't think there's anything I love more than simple and fast tricks to make everyday chores easier.
21:15Like this one, about trash bags.
21:19I bet that just like me, you've been doing this one wrong all this time.
21:24Open a trash bag.
21:25You don't need to ruffle it open completely.
21:27Just the top of the bag will do.
21:29Place the edge of the trash bag over the edge of the trash can and secure it in place.
21:34Then, simply push the rest of the bag into the can.
21:37And it should flip over perfectly.
21:42I love a nice snack as much as the next guy.
21:46But pistachios can sometimes be a real pain to open.
21:49They can hurt your fingers or even break your nails.
21:53But did you know that you can literally use another pistachio to open a stubborn one?
21:59Layer the openings of the two pistachio pods so that they interlace.
22:03Then, just pull them apart, and they should both pop open.
22:09Deodorants tend to make a mess, especially on black clothes.
22:13But you don't need a fancy cleaning product to get rid of the stains.
22:17You won't even need to change your shirt if this happens.
22:21Just rub the stained area with another piece of fabric once the deodorant has had some time to dry.
22:26It should flake off pretty easily.
22:30Surely there's a pumice stone somewhere in your bathroom.
22:33You know that weird-looking piece of rock that you use to exfoliate your heels?
22:38There's a lot more you can do with it if you're creative enough.
22:41Turns out, it's pretty great for removing pet hair off textile furniture.
22:45You can also use it for removing pills off fabric.
22:50You can always unclog your kitchen pipes with a homemade solution.
22:54It's just as effective as the store-bought and involves way fewer damaging chemicals.
23:01Pour some white vinegar into your kettle.
23:03Make sure you heat it up, but remember to open your kitchen window as the smell might get a bit
23:07overwhelming.
23:10Meanwhile, place some baking soda in the pipes you want to clean.
23:13Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
23:17Then, add the heated vinegar.
23:19The mixture should pop and fizzle quite spectacularly.
23:22But don't worry, that's exactly what's supposed to be happening.
23:27After the process has calmed down, open the taps and let some lukewarm water run for a minute or so.
23:32It should wash off all the residues that were clogging your pipes.
23:38Nice added bonus?
23:40Take a look at the insides of your kettle.
23:42As clean as new.
23:45I'll admit, patience is not one of my best features, and I'm not very talented at opening jars either.
23:51But getting a rubber band and putting it around the edge of the lid works every time.
23:55It gives me a solid, non-slip grip and something to hold on to whenever I stumble upon one of
24:00those stubborn jars.
24:02But if that doesn't work, I place the jar in hot water.
24:06The heat causes the metal to expand, making it easy to break the seal.
24:12You know how hard it is to hang things on your walls, especially when it comes to items that require
24:17multiple holes.
24:19But here's a neat trick.
24:20Take a piece of tape and spread it over the object you want to put on the wall.
24:25It can be a painting or maybe even an extension cord.
24:28Mark the spots where the holes are supposed to be on the tape.
24:32Then take the tape and place it on the wall.
24:35Now you'll know exactly how far apart the nails need to go.
24:41You know what?
24:42Onions can help fight off the flu.
24:45Hmm.
24:45And apparently they can do it in various ways.
24:47Like you can put them in your socks, which somehow transfer their disease-fighting abilities through your feet.
24:53Or you can drink onion-infused water to treat or prevent illnesses like colds or the flu.
24:59Well, unfortunately, these are all false beliefs.
25:02When it comes to directly combating cold or flu viruses, onions are unlikely to have a super impact.
25:09But overall, they're good for you.
25:11At the same time, onions do have a high concentration of quercetin.
25:15It's a pigment known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
25:21The correct way to open a new deodorant is by manually prying the top off.
25:25Nope.
25:26Removing the cap from a new deodorant stick involves twisting it.
25:30This move triggers the mechanism to push the safety cap off.
25:34This method helps avoid the hassle of manually prying the lid off, leaving deodorant residue under your nails.
25:41Now, what about the ideal time for using deodorant?
25:44You might think it's in the morning before you leave the house.
25:47But the optimal time to use deodorant is in the evening.
25:51At this time, your body temperature is cooler and your underarms are less moist,
25:56providing a greater opportunity for the deodorant to work effectively on your skin.
26:00Applying deodorant in the morning is still okay for those people who don't suffer from excessive sweating.
26:05So, if you sweat a moderate amount, there's no reason to change your daily routine.
26:11Now, keeping your shower curtain inside or outside the tub is a choice.
26:15But, apparently, putting the shower curtain inside the tub reduces splashing and prevents water from escaping.
26:22The decorative cloth curtain belongs on the outside, whereas the plastic one should be on the inside.
26:27I mean, the whole idea is to prevent splashing water.
26:32Now, watering your plants on scorching hot days harms them.
26:36Mmm.
26:37Rain showers occur during the summer season all over the world, and plants easily survive in these conditions.
26:43At the same time, when you water your plants on hot days,
26:46a substantial amount of liquid might evaporate before it can effectively benefit the plants.
26:51It's worth noting that this might be different for some sensitive indoor plants, such as African violets.
26:57It can result in leaf damage if you pour very cold water directly onto their leaves.
27:03Now, let's continue with another garden-related thing.
27:06Tree roots only reach as far as the outer edge of tree branches.
27:10Myth or fact?
27:12Well, it's a misconception.
27:13The root systems of many trees can extend well beyond the diameter of their crowns.
27:18For instance, magnolia trees can have roots that reach nearly four times their crown diameter,
27:24while the roots of red maple trees can exceed their crowns by up to three times.
27:29It's easier to shuck corn before it's boiled.
27:32Well, in the past, before the invention of modern cooking methods, many recipes involved pre-shucked corn.
27:39However, you can still grill it with or without the husk when it comes to recipes like grilled corn.
27:44A recommended technique is to partially shuck the corn, leaving only a few layers closer to the cob still attached.
27:51This method retains moisture while also providing appealing char marks on certain kernels.
27:57Alternatively, you can cook whole, unshucked ears of corn in the microwave or by boiling it, if you prefer.
28:06Moving on with everyday items you've been storing wrong.
28:09Take eggs, for example.
28:11Leaving them in the fridge door is good for them, right?
28:14No, this can lead to a rollercoaster of temperatures every time you grab a snack.
28:19As for nuts, they're happier in the fridge.
28:22He can make them go all wonky, especially if they're the kind with lots of good fats.
28:26So, keeping them chilled helps them stay fresher and tastier.
28:31There's another common myth about nuts.
28:33It's said that roasting them decreases calories, proteins, carbs, and fibers they contain.
28:39But no, both cooked and uncooked nuts have similar amounts of those.
28:43The main goal of roasting nuts is to enhance their flavor and crunchiness.
28:48Keep this in mind, though.
28:49When nuts are roasted, the healthy fats they contain may get damaged.
28:53And in the end, this can result in a reduced nutrient content.
28:58Now, let's talk about avocados.
29:01Don't toss them in the fridge if you want them to ripen on schedule.
29:04They like hanging out at room temperature.
29:07We can also put an end to another avocado-related myth.
29:10Avocados are fattening.
29:12Yeah, they do have a high-fat content, compared with most other fruits.
29:16But this doesn't necessarily make them bad for your health.
29:19In fact, avocados contain what's often called healthy fats, which can help reduce harmful cholesterol levels in your body.
29:27Now, let's carry on with diet and food.
29:30Swapping white table sugar for unrefined options like honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar is supposed to make your diet
29:37healthier.
29:38Well, don't fall for this myth.
29:40Sugar is sugar, no matter whether it's refined or unrefined.
29:44While unrefined sugars may contain a few extra vitamins and minerals, the advantage is minimal because they're still considered added
29:52sugars.
29:53These added sugars can add up and contribute to your diet's recommended limit on daily sugar intake.
30:00Full-fat products aren't a one-way ticket to weight gain.
30:03That's a myth from the 80s and 90s.
30:05Some people are still scared of fat, but it shouldn't be the case.
30:09That plays a few essential roles, such as protecting our organs, maintaining cell membranes, supporting health and development, and helping
30:17absorb vital vitamins.
30:19The key is to choose heart-healthy unsaturated fats like olive oil, canola oil, nuts, nut butter, and avocados over
30:28saturated and trans fats found in fatty meats and high-fat dairy products.
30:33There's a common belief that avoiding carbs entirely will make you lose weight.
30:37Well, that's a myth too.
30:39Low-carb diets have made their rounds, vilifying carbs, including fruits and whole grains.
30:45While some people have had success with these diets, it's usually because they've cut out highly processed carb-laden foods,
30:52like chips, cookies, and white bread.
30:54You know, all the stuff we like.
30:56Eliminating an entire food group isn't the best approach, as you might miss out on essential nutrients.
31:02Another belief is that you can get rid of body toxins with a detox diet.
31:07Well, sorry, most detox diets don't live up to their promises.
31:11Your body is already good at detoxing itself with the help of your liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.
31:18You don't need to buy any special products.
31:20If you want to rejuvenate your body, focus on eating more whole foods, staying hydrated, and cutting out highly processed
31:28junk food.
31:30Okay, I have three life hacks for you.
31:33These aren't myths.
31:34Firstly, you can stop a pot from boiling over by putting a wooden spoon over its top.
31:40Secondly, if you position a cheese grater vertically, there's a better way to use it.
31:44Lay it down horizontally.
31:46This way, the process will be less taxing for your arms.
31:50My next tip is about your yoga mat.
31:52Leaving it in a hot, humid spot like your car can ruin it.
31:56Keep it cool and dry for maximum yoga zen.
32:00Now, many people know they should keep their fancy fragrance bottles away from direct sunlight.
32:06So, some people store them in the refrigerator.
32:09This isn't the right move, unless you want your perfume to lose its overall depth.
32:14I mean, yes, fragrances don't like heat or humidity, but the interior of a refrigerator is too dry and cold
32:21for them.
32:21So, it has the opposite effect and breaks down the scent molecules.
32:26And please, resist the urge to rub a bit of perfume on your wrist.
32:30It may be tempting, but rubbing your fragrances is a big no-no.
32:34This practice not only muddles and weakens the scent, it also causes the top notes to evaporate quickly.
32:43They say that if you have old photos in your house, the right way to stash them is by putting
32:48them in cardboard boxes.
32:50Well, this is a misconception.
32:52These types of boxes can damage your memories.
32:55Go for acid-free archival boxes if you want your pictures to look as good as new.
33:00The next one is more of a hack than a myth.
33:03It turns out dishwashers are more user-friendly than we give them credit for.
33:07When you're loading or unloading the dishwasher, you can save your poor back from unnecessary strain by pulling out the
33:14basket.
33:16You might think that foundations are safe at room temperature.
33:19But if you store your foundation in a makeup bag, heat can mess with the oils in your makeup.
33:25So, pop this product in a cool drawer.
33:28Eye creams and serums can benefit from the chill, too.
33:31Organic or homemade cosmetics without preservatives should also be refrigerated.
33:36But always check expiration dates.
33:38I know I do.