Can you believe that Fixies are Such itty-bitty creatures?
Even when they’re magnified It’s hard to see their features.
They’re tiny, infinitesimal, So small it makes you doubt.
But if you meet a Fixie, please, Don’t let their secret out!
The Thermometer
I can't believe the new thermometer isn't working.
TomThomas, stay in bed and I’ll try and look for that old mercury thermometer.
Hey, did you get sick?
That's one way of saying it.
I don't know how I'm gonna pass that math test today.
You’re not ready so you don’t want to go to school.
Well, yeah.
So if you pull a sickie, than you can trick your mom?
No, that's not true. I’m just pretending a little bit.
You think so?
Well, you won't trick the thermometer!
Simka, what's a mercury thermometer?
Mercury is a type of liquid metal that's silver in color.
There's no mercury inside of new thermometers, now they're electronic.
Old thermometers were made with a glass tube with markings
and a bit of mercury inside them.
When the end of the tube warms up,
the mercury inside of it expands and creeps up the tube.
And that’s how those old thermometers measure temperature.
The longer the column of mercury, the higher the person's temperature is.
That means I need to warm up the end of the thermometer!
Tom Thomas, you’re a genius!
But how will you warm it up?
Finally! I found it!
Well, let’s see.
Mom, can I eat something?
Hang in there, sweetie, I’ll make you something.
That is hot!
Now there's just no way I won't have a temperature!
Hey! What are you doing in here?
Well? How high did you get it?
A hundred and eight is what it's showing.
Oh no!
With a temperature that high they’ll send you straight to the hospital
and you don't need that!
You better shake that thermometer!
Yeah, that's what I'll do.
That will get the temperature down a little.
Well, so much for that!
Cheaters never prosper!
Tom Thomas!
Did you see this?
Nolik, don’t touch the mercury! It’s poisonous!
Stop it right now!
And you, Tom Thomas, you don’t touch that mercury either!
It’s dangerous!
Then how can we through it out?
Call your mom and she can help you.
I can't! How can I call her?
Then she’ll find out that I wanted to trick her!
Maybe it’s better to tell the truth.
I can't.
I can’t do it.
Alright then. It looks like there's no other choice.
Nolik, call Papus and Masiya!
I'll get them!
And you go back to your room and wait!
Looks like this whole job is done!
Not yet.
We still need to neutralize this mercury!
In everybody's home there are all sorts of chemicals around.
They are used for cleaning dishes, clothes, the bathroom and dealing with pests.
And all of this substances can be very harmful to human health,
but some people don’t seem to understand this.
They might use a dangerous spray or a poisonous liquid
and then forget to wash their hands afterward!
And then they go and eat!
Or rub their eyes with their hands.
That can cause serious damage to their vision or stomachs!
And never put anything into your mouth that looks like medicine
unless your parents or a doctor gave it to you!
And if you ever happen to find something on the ground that looks like a piece of candy,
you must never put it in your mouth. You can get poisoned that way!
Ah, humans!
If they'd only remember this simple advice, they'd stay safer!
And what do we do with the glass that's broken?
That job's not for Fxies!
Tom Thomas, we cleaned up all the mercury!
And the glass too?
No, not the broken glass.
But will you?
Papus said that it’s not our job.
He told us you have to get your parents to come and help you.
That part is your responsibility!
Here's some food for you.
What’s the matter?
Mom,
I broke the thermometer.
Broke it?
Did you cut yourself?
No.
The mercury, did you touch it?
I didn't.
Simka, you think he'll tell her the truth?
And where did you break it?
The bathroom.
Why did you go in there?
I wanted…
I wanted to trick you.
I have a test and I didn't study for it.
And now it's too late for school?!
Fixies go to Fixie schools And study to be masters.
There's so much they need to learn To save us from disasters!
There isn't one appliance That they don't know about,
But if you meet a Fixie, please, Don't let their secret out!
The Pack-o-Mat
Simka, can I have the pack-o-mat?
I'd like to practice with it a little before the exam.
Take it!
You're really good with that thing!
Good?
I couldn't be any worse with it!
I wanted a vacuum cleaner!
Actually, you were pretty close there.
He did manage to get the hose at least.
This is not at all funny!
In order to get a tool out of a pack-o-mat,
a Fxie must not only press the button on his chest
but he must also clearly picture exactly the tool he needs.
By the time they are adults, this is easy for fixies to do,
but while they're children, they must study hard to master this important skill.
As Fixies learn about new tools,
they take exams to prove they know how they work.
And if they pass an exam, the new tool is added to their pack-o-mats.
And there is no end to what you can find inside:
screwdrivers, hammers, ladders, vacuums, and even soldering irons!
But many of the tools that Fixies use look quite different from the ones that humans have.
And the reason for this is very simple.
It's because Fixies have to fix appliances that are much bigger than they are.
I just wish I knew which tool was gonna be on that exam.
I got it! You just stay right here!
Grandpus!
What?
On the exam which tool are you going to ask about?
It’s a secret!
It’s too bad.
But I'm sure you can keep a secret, right?
Of course!
Then I’ll tell you.
Today's exam is on pliers, you see?
You won't tell anyone, will you?!
Not a chance!
- Oh, I'll never pass it. - You will!
He's gonna ask about pliers!
How could you know that?
It’s a secret!
OK, Digit.
See if you can get the pliers out of there.
A pair of pliers is a great tool indeed.
To grab and turn things it's the tool that you need.
Just be careful how you use them, Or your fingers, you could bruise them.
Pliers are a great tool indeed.
Just be careful how you use them, Or your fingers, you could bruise them.
Pliers are a great tool indeed!
Good going! You got it!
Thanks a lot, Nolik!
It's not really me you should be thanking.
Grandpus, thanks a lot!
For what?
The secret!
- What secret? - About the pliers!
Oh, that…
You know, I picked a new topic.
I decided that a hammer will be the tool.
A hammer?
Only, it’s a secret!
I remember!
The topic got changed. It's a hammer!
You sure about that?
Totally!
Alright, I'll try to do it.
A hammer is a great tool indeed.
To pound in nails it is the tool that you need.
Just be careful how you use it, Or your finger you could bruise it.
A hammer is a great tool indeed!
Super! I'm sure you're gonna pass!
That's only if he asks me about a hammer.
I'll be right back!
Grandpus, it’s a hammer for sure?
No.
A hammer would be way too easy for those kids.
So now it is a drill!
A drill?!
- But only… - It’s a secret!
Now I know!
There's no doubt about it at all!
It's a drill!
A drill is such a great tool indeed.
To drill a hole it is the tool that you need.
Just be careful how you use it, Or your finger you could lose it!
A drill is just a great tool indeed!
And if it’s not a drill?
Right!
Hammers, wrenches drills, screwdrivers, Vises, mallets, saws, and pliers -
All of these are super duper great tools, yes indeed!
That’s all!
That's enough of this!
I'll just go and take the exam. Yeah.
Digit?
Come on in.
Professor,
well, what do you want to ask me on today's exam?
Nothing, you already passed!
What?
You mean you're not gonna ask me anything at all?
No need.
You're excellent at getting tools out of a pack-o-mat!
But how could you know that?
That's a secret!
And we Fixies sure know how to keep secrets!