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So, today, I'm gonna be going through everyday objects
and pointing out things on them that you really didn't know what they were used for --
well, at least I didn't know --
which I found out, and I was like... "whoa!"
I gotta share it with you guys!
During this video, make sure you count how many things you already knew.
Give me a score out of 21. Leave a comment in the box below,
'cause I wanna find out how many you guys got.
I think I literally only knew about, like, three of these.
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Without further ado, let's have a look at these 21 things, and let's find out what they're for!
Let's go!
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So, on all makeup products, you will notice there is a little symbol on the back with a number.
It is usually 6, 12, or 24, depending on the product.
This is actually telling you what the shelf life of that particular makeup product is.
And in general, powder products last longer than creamy products.
And the mascaras tend to have the shortest shelf life of all makeup, which makes sense.
The other thing you may notice is some tubes have a batch number at the top,
and you can go actually go to a website and search the batch number to find out when that product was manufactured,
so you're not buying a product that's, like, three years old, and just sitting on the shelf.
So a good idea, the next time you open a makeup product, is to get some washi tape and write the date of when the product will expire.
So, all you need to do is count the months from the date you opened it!
♪ But I love it ♪
♪ I wanna rock with some-- ♪
So with most pots, there is a hole at the end of the handle.
And this is obviously for hanging them up,
but they actually have another use, and that is to place your wooden spoon on.
And I'm always looking for somewhere to put my spoon when I cook,
like, either you have to use an extra plate,
like, place it on the lid and everything,
but you can actually use the end of the handle for this, and it even catches the drips because of the angle it sits in!
Life changing, guys, super life changing.
♪ Put it on me ♪
♪ I wanna hear you ♪
♪ Don't tell your mother ♪
♪ I will never forget you ♪
So, if you guys have one of these spaghetti strainers at home, you may notice that there's a little hole on the bottom,
and this hole is not just there for extra drainage.
It's actually there so that you can measure one serving of spaghetti.
So, if you're cooking for yourself, and you wanna know how much to cook,
if you just put a bunch of spaghetti through this hole, you won't ever make a mistake of cooking too much.
And... you're welcome!
♪ OooOOOooOOOooo ♪
So, there's this little hole next to your camera, on the back camera,
and I never knew what it was for. I thought it was, like, a vent just to let air in,
but apparently, it's a tiny microphone.
And what this microphone actually does is, it takes away the ambient noise from the main microphone,
so that you sound crystal clear to the other side.
When I found that out, I thought that was pretty amazing.
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Ever wonder why there's a hole in your pen lid?
The reason is actually pretty shocking --
It's to stop kids from choking to death if they accidentally inhale the pen.
So I found this pretty crazy statistic online:
if you ever thought that this wouldn't ever happen, apparently, 100 people choke to death on pen lids every single year in the U.S.
WHAAAT?!
So, that's the reason why companies like BIC started putting holes in their lids, so in case people did choke on it, it still allowed the air to pass through,
giving them time to seek medical attention so that they can go and get it removed.
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So, you know these erasers with, like, a white side and a blue side?
I always thought, when I was a kid, that the blue side was used to erase pen.
I still think that to this day!
So, when I try to erase pen with the blue side, it got rid of the pen a bit,
but it also got rid of my paper.
So then, I found out this blue side of this eraser wasn't actually for rubbing out pen --
it's actually for rubbing out pencil as well, but on art and graphic paper that's a little bit thicker.
So when you use the white, or softer, side on this kind of paper, you'll find that you'll smudge before it actually removes
the pencil away. So, the blue side will just erase it without smudging.
That's what it's for!
Who knew?
♪ This is my fight song - ♪
At the bottom of every stapler, there's the metal plate,
and you can actually reverse this by popping it up and twisting it
And what this does is, when you staple something,
it actually turns the edge out, instead of in, like a normal staple.
This is called "pinning" instead of "stapling."
By pinning something together, it is actually much easier to remove.
You can even just grab a pair of scissors and do this!
If you ever need to temporarily put
any pieces of paper together, you can try this method instead of fully stapling it.
♪ Hello from the other side ♪
So if you've ever blunted your Exacto knife,
and you want a sharp edge again,
there's these little ridges that give you extra blades.
But I always found it super dangerous to be doing this.
What I found out is: actually, the back of an Exacto knife, the plastic bit, comes off and can be used
as a snapper for your blade.
If you notice, there's a tiny, tiny ridge on the top part,
and all you need to do is insert this into a blade
and then snap it.
Don't pull your blade out too far, because it might snap more than one.
So, make sure it's really tucked in before you do this.
And after it's snapped, there's only one side that's sharp,
so you can grab it by the blunt side to remove it,
and throw it in the bin.
And I don't think this is common knowledge,
'cause when I searched "how to snap an Exacto blade,"
the top answer was actually to use a plier and some tape... or something?
So...
Yeah, I don't think they actually know about this.
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I always thought the flippable legs on the back of my keyboard were for ergonomics,
but this is not true.
Typing with your wrist in a neutral position, which is completely flat, is actually the most ergonomic way to type.
This is there for people who need to look at the keys to type,
because flipping it up and propping it up gives you more visibility of the keys.
If you know your way around the keyboard, then just leave those legs flat.
♪ -- Ooo, I want the time of my -- ♪
So if you guys have a ballpoint pen, you may notice there's a little hole on the side of the pen,
and that is called a "vent hole"
And I didn't know what it was for, but apparently, when you're writing, you actually create a vacuum pressure inside the pen.
The hole is basically there to release that pressure so the ink can keep coming out.
So if your pen doesn't have a vent hole, you may experience, like, your ink
stopping in the middle of your writing.
If this ever happens,
all you need to do is: pull the pen apart to let some air back in,
and put it back in, and give it a bit of a flick,
so that the ink goes towards the nib.
You guys know this -- add this onto your score!
♪ Four, five, six ♪
♪ Work work work work work, let me -- ♪
Have you ever noticed the little coloured blocks at the end of your toothpaste tube?
They're either, like, red, green, or blue.
There's a lot of information online that says that
these indicate the actual ingredients that
make up the toothpaste,
like whether it's natural or mineral.
That is completely wrong.
And these little marks are actually called colour marks and they're bi-products of the production process.
And what they do is: they tell the manufacturing machine when to seal it
when it's going through it at super fast speeds,
so that's why it's at the end of the packaging.
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If you look at your Apple earphones,
you'll see that there's a bunch of holes on them.
I never really thought about why.
Apparently, they're there to let the air in.
By allowing the air through, it lets the diaphragm of the speaker move more freely,
which creates a better sound.
And if you happen to be talking with your earphones in,
you won't sound as muffled to yourself.
♪ Hey ♪
♪ On my phone ♪
Have you guys ever noticed
there's a little switch or tab underneath your rear view mirror?
Ever tried to flip it? I actually knew this one already,
but I know a lot of you guys may not know it,
so I thought I'd share this with you:
so, when you flick it, you will actually dim the reflections
of your mirror so that
if anyone is driving behind you with high beams
that is blinding you, you actually dim it all so that you don't get blinded by their headlights.
♪ Said I'm sorry ♪
So, if you look in the gaps in your tires,
there's these little ridges that sit there --
they don't actually provide any additional traction.
I was wondering what they're there for.
So, apparently, they're there to tell you when your
tires have been worn down so much that it's unsafe to drive on them.
And it's not only for your safety;
it's actually illegal to be driving around in tires that are worn below the ridge
as well, so make sure you check it and you don't get fined.
♪ Say at least I did it my way ♪
So I'm a huge klutz when it comes to using cling wrap and aluminum foil,
'cause every time I go to dispense it,
I always, uh, drop the roll out,
and it just goes on the table and starts rolling.
But did you know there's actually tabs on the side of the packaging
which you can push in, that holds the roll into place,
so that the next time you go to dispense some,
it will not fall out? I've even tested this -- turn it upside down,
and it didn't come out.
I don't even know how I got here without knowing this -- like, what is my life?
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Have you ever seen the number 57 sign on Heinz ketchup bottles
and wondered what it meant?
I just thought it was a pretty design thing.
Apparently, it can help you pour the sauce out.
So, instead of tapping the bottom,
shaking it violently, and having a whole lot of sauce come out,
think, that little part of the bottle, just a little tap, dispenses the perfect amount of sauce out.
So, at first I was like...
"this probably isn't true; someone probably made it up."
But apparently, Mr. Heinz himself confirmed it.
If you go to the Heinz website as well,
they also have it on the website,
so it's officially there. Only 11% of the people in the world actually know about this.
Join the club!
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If you've ever looked on the underside of your padlocks,
you might notice this little, little hole on them.
I found out there's actually a really good reason why the hole is there.
Apparently, the hole is there so if there is any water or humidity
that gets into the lock, there is some way for it to escape.
And this is because if you are in a cold country,
and the water or moisture gets in and it freezes,
it actually destroys the lock mechanism,
making it impossible to even open your lock.
So that's why if you look at padlocks, outdoor locks tend to have these.
And if you're in a cold country, better check that's the case
before you actually use a lock outside.
For indoor locks, you're not gonna find this hole; it's less likely to have water and get frozen
when you're inside.
So, next time you look at your lock,
check underneath, and you will find out whether it's an outdoor lock or an indoor lock.
♪ Go! Say you'll never let me ---- ♪
So, when you finish a Chupa-Chup, there's the little tiny hole at the end of the stick,
And I always thought it was ... a whistle.
And I've always tried to play it but, like, it never ever worked ...
I still try ...
And the reason that the hole is actually there is
so that they can melt a little bit of candy into it,
so it actually holds a lollipop onto the stick
really securely. Without the hole,
I am pretty sure the whole thing will come off very, very easily.
♪ Aaaahaah, ahhhaaa, ahh ♪
Have you ever noticed this symbol on plastic containers?
They are always there, but sometimes with different numbers.
This is called the "resin identification code,"
and it's there to tell you what kind of plastic your product is made out of.
There's actually seven kinds of plastic,
and look it up on Google if you wanna know more.
Generally, 1, 2, 4, and 5 are considered the safest.
The other thing you may notice on your plastic takeway containers
is something telling you whether it's dishwasher or microwaveable safe,
so check that out as well before you pop it into the microwave or dishwasher.
♪ I gotchu baby (I got that---) ♪
If you've ever opened a Tic-Tac container,
you might have seen a ridge on the underside of the lid.
It's actually a tiny little cup that fits one Tic-Tac perfectly.
If you've ever had the problem
of having too many Tic-Tacs come out,
this is for you:
So, the proper way to dispense one Tic-Tac
is to turn it upside down and then slowly open the lid
so that only one Tic-Tac comes out
onto that little cup.
Mind = blown!! [imitates an explosion]
♪ Body, I didn't know that I--- ♪
The head rest in your car is obviously to rest your head.
It also protects you from getting whiplash
if you suddenly stop,
but there's actually one more use for them
that could probably save your life.
I want to show you this video of a Japanese TV show.
And if your car is ever submerged in water, and you need to get out,
all you need to do is stick it into the corner,
and then kind of push down like this lady is doing,
and it will actually break and pop open the car window.
And the surprising thing is, you don't need to even be that strong for this to happen.
So, if this ever happens to you, this could actually save your life.
I hope you guys remembered to comment below,
and tell me how many out of the 21 you guys already knew,
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