PK Ep 1: How to Increase the Life of a Shaving Razor, Remove Stripped Screws, Supertasting & More

TL;DR

Learn practical tips and tricks for increasing the lifespan of your razor, surviving quicksand, removing stripped screws, keeping bananas ripe, creating a cheap analog pressure sensor, testing if you're a supertaster, and making super glue stick better.

Transcript

hello I'm Simon Wesley you're watching today I found out and obviously this video is a little bit different to our normal stuff now people have suggested in the comments and emails that we get that sometimes we're just spewing a lot of useless knowledge your way now we'd personally like to argue that the accumulation of vast amounts of such knowled... Read More

Key Insights

• 💵 Sharpening razors on jeans or arms can extend their lifespan and save money.
• ❣️ Removing heavy objects and leaning back can increase the chance of surviving quicksand.
• 🕳️ Various methods, such as using a Dremel or drilling a small hole, can help in removing stripped screws.
• 🍌 Refrigerating ripe bananas can keep them optimally ripe for up to a week.
• 🛜 Creating a cheap analog pressure sensor is possible using wire and static dissipative foam.
• 😋 The number of taste buds on a punched out piece of paper stained with food coloring can indicate if someone is a super taster.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I increase the lifespan of my razor?

You can sharpen the blade of your razor by running it down a pair of jeans or your arm to remove imperfections and extend its lifespan.

Q: What should I do if I find myself trapped in quicksand?

Stay calm and avoid panic. Remove any heavy objects and slowly lean back to keep your upper body afloat. Use your hands to paddle towards safety slowly.

Q: How can I remove stripped screws?

You can try using a Dremel to create a notch in the screw head, drilling a small hole in the center, using an easy-out screw extractor, or attaching a nut with epoxy.

Q: How can I keep bananas ripe for a longer period of time?

Refrigerate ripe bananas to slow down the ripening process and extend their freshness for up to a week.

Q: Are there any ways to create a cheap analog pressure sensor?

Yes, you can make a simple pressure sensor using wire and static dissipative foam. Insert the wires into the foam, ensuring they don't touch when squeezed.

Q: How can I test if I'm a super taster?

You can count the taste buds on a punched out piece of paper stained with food coloring. If you have 35 or more taste buds within a specified area, you may be a super taster.

Q: How can I make super glue stick better?

Add a small amount of water to the super glue to activate the bonding process. The super glue adheres better when it comes into contact with hydroxyl ions in water.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Increase the lifespan of your razor by running it down a pair of jeans or your arm to sharpen the blade.

• To survive quicksand, avoid panicking, remove any heavy objects, and slowly lean back to keep your upper body afloat while using your hands to paddle towards safety.

• Remove stripped screws by using a Dremel to create a notch, drilling a small hole, or using an easy-out screw extractor.

• Keep bananas optimally ripe for up to a week by refrigerating them after they have reached their desired ripeness.

• Create a cheap analog pressure sensor using static dissipative foam and wire.

• Test if you're a super taster by counting the taste buds on a punched out piece of paper stained with food coloring.

• Make super glue stick better by adding a small amount of water to activate the bonding process.