Ever had that “Aha!” moment when you realize that something so ordinary has a secret function?
These life hacks will surely make you the life of any party. We’re about to reveal
the 15 Amazing Secrets Hidden in Everyday Things! What’s up, fact-natics! This is Discovery Amuse,
serving up your daily dose of the most outrageous, outlandish, and out-of-this-world fun facts!
Stay tuned, especially if you’re a self-confessed Potterhead, because our number one pick is a gift
for us muggles. Let’s begin!
# 15 Microwave Oven Have you ever found yourself
sneaking into the kitchen in the middle of the night to satisfy your late-night cravings? But
just when you’re about to heat up that leftover pizza, that beeping sound of the microwave buttons
blows your cover. Well, I’m here to tell you now that you can actually mute those sounds!
Most modern microwave ovens actually have a mute function, which you might have known had you
just browsed the entire manual. But who reads those stuff anyway?
For some ovens, you just have to press and hold the number 1
button to activate the mute function. Who knew? Keep watching, because our number one hack will
make you the coolest kid on the block! # 14 Stapler
See that small metal plate on the lower part of the stapler? That helps bend the
staple wire INWARD so you can securely bind your documents. However, sometimes we have files that
we eventually need to un-staple, and you know how difficult it is to remove that pesky staple wire!
The solution is actually hiding in plain sight. See those other set of dimples on the metal plate?
That’s for temporary stapling! Just push out the metal plate, flip it around and use the
other pair of dimples for stapling. Now, the staple wire bends OUTWARD,
making it easier to remove it from the paper. Although you do know that most staplers nowadays
come with a wire remover, right? # 13 Spaghetti Spoon
Wondering how much pasta you should cook for dinner without worrying about ending up with
a bowlful of leftovers? Say no more. Here’s a trick. See that hole on your spaghetti spoon?
It’s not only good for draining water, but you can also use it to measure how much pasta to cook!
The amount of uncooked pasta you can fit inside it is actually equal to one serving!
That’s a penne for your thoughts. # 12 Oven Drawer
Bakers know well about that small drawer tucked underneath the oven.
It’s the perfect storage for your pots and pans, right? But you might be shocked to know
that it serves a whole other purpose than just keeping your baking pans dust-free.
For some ovens, these drawers are meant to keep your food warm or to broil them. Modern electric
ovens have warming drawers to keep your cooked food while you finish cooking your other
dishes. Gas stove ovens, on the other hand, have broiling drawers to help you get that
perfect brownish crust for your baked goodies. Still, check your manual, because not all ovens
are created equal. # 11 Beer Bottles
Nothing beats having an ice-cold bottle of beer after a long day at work.
Just the sight of that frosted bottle fresh out of the fridge makes you gulp in excitement to have a
taste of that liquid gold! But, hold your booze! Why are beer bottles brown in the first place?
Turns out, it’s not just for aesthetics. Beers used to be stored in clear glass
bottles. However, when exposed to the sun for too long, the clear glass doesn’t offer much
protection from the UV rays so the beer ends up with a sour taste and a weird smell! This
prompted manufacturers to switch to brown bottles to maintain and the freshness and shelf life of
our favorite happy hour drink. # 10 Toothpaste Tube
There’s a secret lying on the bottom end of your toothpaste tube,
and once you discover it, you’ll never shop for toothpastes the same way again!
See that block of color? They actually mean something important! Green color
means the toothpaste is all-natural. Blue means a combination of natural and medicinal ingredients.
Red indicates that there’s some chemical composition along with the natural ingredients,
while black means the toothpaste is purely chemical! Because we can never be too careful
about what we put inside our mouths! # 9 The King of Hearts
I bet most poker players don’t even know this little bit of playing card trivia!
If you’re like me who’s wondering why the King of Hearts is shown stabbing himself in the head,
that’s because the illustration is allegedly inspired by an actual king—King Charles
VII (the seventh) of France—who was believed to be insane and committed suicide, which explains
the sword through the King of Heart’s head. I guess you could say the cards were stacked
against King Charles. # 8 Tic Tac
Isn’t It frustrating when all you need is one Tic Tac, but you end up pouring a bunch
of them on your hands? Well, after learning this hack, you can become a master Tic Tac dispenser!
Just use the underside of the lid! Yup, that little indent can hold 1 Tic Tac at a time!
So you can spend less time shaking the box and more time hiding the fact that
you had garlic bread for lunch. That’s a neat Tic Tac Trick!
# 7 Bread Tag Bread tags are there to keep
your loaf tightly sealed, and most of the time, you can also find the expiration date printed on
them. But did you know that the color of the tag itself indicates what day the bread was baked?
Blue means Monday, Green for Tuesday, Red says Thursday, White means Friday,
and Yellow is for Saturday! But wait, how about Wednesdays and Sundays, you ask? Well, apparently
most stores don’t get deliveries on these days so they were taken out of the color scheme.
Now you know what color tag you should look out for when you do your weekly grocery run.
Speaking of grocery run… # 6 Stickers on Produce
If you’re a picky shopper who’s particular about how your fruits and veggies are grown,
then all you have to do is check the sticker on your produce!
Apparently, these stickers have PLU or Product Lookup codes that are recognized around the world.
Four number on the PLU code means that the produce was grown in a traditional way—you know,
with the usual pesticides and stuff. If it’s a 5-digit code starting with the number 8, then
it is a genetically-modified. But if the 5-digit code starts with 9, don’t panic. It’s organic!
Perfect for level 5 vegans! # 5 Padlock
Notice the tiny hole on the bottom part of a lock? No, it’s not a manufacturing error. It’s
there for a very important purpose. One that you’ll appreciate if you ever find yourself
getting locked out because your padlock is stuck. The hole is where you put some grease when the
lock jams. It is also there to drain the excess water so you won’t have to deal with too much
liquid damaging the mechanism inside. # 4 Ketchup Bottle
Ugh, getting ketchup out of a half-empty bottle takes more patience than one can muster.
No matter how you tap, the ketchup just seems to be stuck! But don’t lose your appetite just yet,
because here’s a condiment hack brought to you by the number 57.
See that raised number 57 on your Heinz bottle? It’s what the company calls the sweet
spot for tapping the ketchup out! But why 57? Well, it’s basically Heinz’s signature number,
which came from the company’s original slogan, “Heinz 57 Varieties,” referring to number of food
in their production back in the day. # 3 Converse Shoes
Any sneakerhead worth his kicks would know about the extra pair of holes on the inner
part of the Converse shoes. But did you know why that detail is there in the first place?
There are actually two purposes for the extra holes. One is for ventilation. It
allows air to circulate around the inside of the shoes so your feet won’t get all sweaty.
It also exists for you to get creative in lacing up your kicks. When you use the bar
method of lacing, you can even adjust the fit of the shoe to make it tighter around your foot!
Talk about a brilliant sole-lution! # 2 Escalators
Have you ever tried sticking your shoes to those brushes on the sides of the escalator? I hate to
break it to you, but it’s not actually for shoe shining. These brushes are there to keep you safe.
It discourages people from standing too close to the side, therefore avoiding scary accidents
to happen—like getting your foot or clothes caught between the elevator steps. Yikes!
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notifications in your app’s settings! # 1 Google Assistant Spells
What sorcery is this?! It’s crazy how technology has
become so advanced that you can do anything with just a voice command. You can even cast spells!
If you have a Google Assistant on your phone, you can actually use
some famous spells from the Harry Potter series to activate certain functions.
Say “Lumos Maxima” to turn on the flashlight and “Nox” to turn it off.
Meanwhile, “Silencio” will put your phone on silent mode.
If only we can say “Accio phone” to summon it the next time we lose our phones again!
There you have it, our list of 15 amazing secrets hidden in everyday things. Which ones surprised
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