The video discusses various symbols and their hidden meanings. It starts with the card game where the red quadrangles on the cards create a perfect eight. It then moves on to the history of the piggy bank, explaining that it was originally made from red clay in England and was later depicted as pigs due to a game that was pronounced similarly.
The video also explains the origin of the binary system used in electronics, which was initially used to designate individual switches. It then discusses the checkmark symbol, which was used to denote agreement or correctness. The video also explains the origin of the Amazon logo, which connects the first and last letters of the English alphabet, symbolizing the wide range of products available on the platform.
The video then discusses the origin of various icons, such as the dog icon used in email addresses, the hashtag symbol, the Bluetooth icon, and the McDonald's logo. It also explains the origin of the QWERTY keyboard layout, the meaning of the 100 emoji, and the meaning of the fox icon in the Mozilla browser logo.
The video also discusses various symbols in everyday life, such as the open jar symbol on goods, the crown on the Statue of Liberty, the rubber toe on sneakers, the arrow on the dashboard of cars, the small leather square on backpacks, and the Mobius loop recycling symbol.
The video concludes by discussing the blue and light blue icons on smartphone applications, the patches on the elbows of clothing, and the origin of the football ball design. It also encourages viewers to like, subscribe to the channel, and leave comments.
1. The red quadrangles on a beech card have slightly curved edges, creating a perfect eight.
2. The piggy bank, depicted with a slot for coins, was originally made from red clay in England.
3. The Victory sign with two fingers is a symbol of victory that originated during the hundred years war between England and France in the 14th and 15th centuries.
4. The checkmark has a hidden meaning in several countries. In Sweden, Finland, and Japan, a checkmark is placed next to a statement that is incorrect or erroneous.
5. The Amazon logo features an orange arrow connecting the letters 'a' and 'z', symbolizing that the store offers everything from a to z.
6. The dog icon in email addresses is not as simple as it seems. It was used as a designation for the outdated Spanish world of Arab scales.
7. The hashtag sign replaced the expression cube and is known and used by everyone today.
8. The McDonald's logo is not a big yellow letter 'm', but a golden arch. The logo was changed to include the golden arches and a yellow letter 'm' almost 70 years ago.
9. The Bluetooth icon was named after King Harald Sycamore, who had the nickname "blue-toothed" because he loved blueberries.
10. The logo of the famous Mozilla browser does not feature a fox, but a red panda. The creators of the browser wanted to emphasize their individuality.
11. The sign of an open jar on goods is an important symbol indicating the period after opening during which the product can be used without harm.
12. The logo of the sportswear manufacturer Nike is a trident, symbolizing strength.
13. The king of hearts from a deck of playing cards is easily remembered by the fact that you chat with a sword to your head.
14. The crown on the head of the Statue of Liberty has seven rays, symbolizing the seven seas and seven continents.
15. The arrow on the dashboard of a car indicates which side of the car the fuel tank is located.
16. The small leather square with two slots on many backpacks was originally used to attach carabiners to them and tie ropes.
17. The Mobius loop, a recycling symbol, is placed on packaging that is either already made from recycled materials or the material of which can be completely recycled in the future.
18. Until the 18th century in Europe, barbers painted the pole next to their establishment blue if they only did haircuts, and red if they performed only surgical operations.
19. The data monde sign has the official name of an information desk worker.
20. On cotton pads, the side with a pattern is intended for removing nail polish, and the flat side is for removing makeup.
21. The small hole on the sink right under the tap prevents water from spilling when the main one can't handle it, and excess air escapes through it.
22. Pedestrian crossings began to be marked with zebra stripes in the mid-twentieth century, after researchers analyzed data on accidents over many years and concluded that the stripes on the road were most noticeable to drivers.
23. The design of a football is traditionally black and white hexagons. The shape of the hexagons of the component parts is preserved because in the end, the ball acquires a shape as close as possible to an ideal sphere.
24. Blue and light blue icons on smartphone applications are not without reason. Blue is traditionally perceived as something intelligent and reliable.
25. Patches on the elbows of clothing were initially added to military uniforms so that the clothes in these places did not tear through so quickly.