Everyday Things You're Consistently Doing Wrong

TL;DR

We have been charging our phones incorrectly, cutting cakes wrong, holding our steering wheels in the wrong position, using the toilet incorrectly, wearing earphones incorrectly, peeling bananas wrong, applying antiperspirant incorrectly, washing our hair too frequently, applying moisturizer incorrectly, and pouring juice incorrectly.

Transcript

• [Narrator] We all have our bad habits. Some of these are unique to us and some of these are collective. The individual ones we're probably aware of, but the collective ones, the ones everyone does, might be harder to notice. Luckily, you have us to point them out for you. Here are just a few things that most of us have been consistently doing wro... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 Charging smartphones to 100% and keeping them plugged in can lead to battery wear and stress.
• 💇 Cutting cakes in wedges from the center causes them to dry out quickly, while cutting through the middle and pushing the sides together keeps them fresh longer.
• 😬 Holding the steering wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock positions with thumbs along the rim reduces the risk of injuries from airbag deployment.
• ☺️ Squatting on the toilet or using a Squatty Potty helps relax the muscles and makes the process easier, preventing gastrointestinal issues.
• 🎧 Wrapping earphone wires over the top of the ears prevents them from falling out during physical activities.
• 🍌 Peeling bananas from the bottom reduces bruising and mushiness, following the natural way monkeys peel bananas.
• 😅 Applying antiperspirant at night allows it to effectively plug sweat ducts and remain active for long periods.
• 👱 Washing hair daily removes beneficial oils and makes it more greasy, while washing less frequently maintains a healthy balance.
• 👻 Gently tapping and smoothing moisturizer onto the skin allows for better absorption and stimulates circulation.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why should we avoid charging our phones to 100% and keeping them plugged in?

Charging phones to 100% and leaving them plugged in leads to battery stress and gradual wear down. It is recommended to charge the phone when it loses 10% of battery life and stop charging before it reaches 100%.

Q: How should we cut a cake to keep it fresh for longer?

Instead of cutting slices from the center, we should cut one long slice through the middle. Afterward, we can push both sides of the cake together, creating a slightly smaller cake that will stay fresh for a longer period.

Q: What is the optimal hand position when holding a steering wheel for safety?

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends placing hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions on the steering wheel, with thumbs along the rim instead of looped around it. This reduces the risk of injuries from airbag deployment.

Q: What is the best way to use the toilet to prevent gastrointestinal issues?

Squatting, or using a Squatty Potty, relaxes the muscles in the pelvic floor and straightens the rectum, making the process easier. It helps prevent issues like hemorrhoids, constipation, colitis, and colon cancer.

Q: How can we prevent earphones from falling out while jogging?

By wrapping the earphone wires over the top of the ears before plugging them in, they are secured in place and less likely to fall out during physical activities.

Q: Why should we peel bananas from the bottom rather than the stem?

Peeling bananas from the bottom, by pinching the black part at the top and peeling, reduces bruising and mushiness. This is how monkeys naturally peel bananas.

Q: Why should we apply antiperspirant at night instead of in the morning?

Applying antiperspirant at night allows it to effectively plug sweat ducts and remain active for at least 24 hours. Applying it in the morning, particularly after showering, makes it difficult for its ingredients to work effectively.

Q: Why is washing hair daily bad for the hair?

Washing hair daily removes a beneficial oil called sebum, which protects the hair and scalp from bacterial infections. Over-washing leads to a lack of sebum and causes the oil glands to overcompensate, making the hair more greasy.

Key Insights:

• Charging smartphones to 100% and keeping them plugged in can lead to battery wear and stress.
• Cutting cakes in wedges from the center causes them to dry out quickly, while cutting through the middle and pushing the sides together keeps them fresh longer.
• Holding the steering wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock positions with thumbs along the rim reduces the risk of injuries from airbag deployment.
• Squatting on the toilet or using a Squatty Potty helps relax the muscles and makes the process easier, preventing gastrointestinal issues.
• Wrapping earphone wires over the top of the ears prevents them from falling out during physical activities.
• Peeling bananas from the bottom reduces bruising and mushiness, following the natural way monkeys peel bananas.
• Applying antiperspirant at night allows it to effectively plug sweat ducts and remain active for long periods.
• Washing hair daily removes beneficial oils and makes it more greasy, while washing less frequently maintains a healthy balance.
• Gently tapping and smoothing moisturizer onto the skin allows for better absorption and stimulates circulation.
• Pouring juice with the hole at the top or using the carton fold prevents splashes and makes pouring easier.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Charging phones to 100% and leaving them plugged in increases battery stress and gradually wears down the battery. Charging when the battery loses 10% is recommended.

• Cutting cake in slices from the center causes it to dry out quickly. Instead, cutting one long slice through the middle and pushing both sides of the cake together helps it stay fresh longer.

• Holding the steering wheel at 10 and 2 o'clock positions can lead to injuries from airbag deployment. Placing hands at 9 and 3 o'clock positions with thumbs along the rim is safer.

• Sitting on the toilet causes strain on the abdomen and rectum. Squatting, or using a Squatty Potty, relaxes muscles and makes the process easier while preventing issues like hemorrhoids and constipation.

• Wrapping earphone wires over the top of the ears before plugging them in prevents them from falling out while jogging.

• Peeling bananas from the bottom rather than the stem reduces bruising and mushiness.

• Applying antiperspirant at night allows it to effectively plug sweat ducts and remain active for at least 24 hours.

• Washing hair daily removes beneficial oils and makes it more greasy. Washing less frequently allows the scalp to maintain a healthy balance of oils.

• Applying moisturizer by gently tapping and smoothing it onto the skin allows for better absorption and stimulates circulation.

• Pouring juice with the hole at the top or using the carton fold to guide the pour prevents splashing.