In this episode, Ann Reardon debunks several viral videos that claim to show clever hacks or tricks.
The first video shows a person using a blowtorch and centrifugal force to supposedly turn an orange into jelly. Ann explains that centrifugal force is an apparent force that doesn't actually cool down the orange or change its inside. She demonstrates that spinning an object doesn't make it change its shape or composition.
The second video shows a person using razor blades and strawberries to supposedly dice the strawberries. Ann explains that the razor blades are too thin and get stuck to the container, and even if they were to work, the strawberries would be smashed, not diced.
The third video shows a person storing strawberries in an airtight glass container without washing them. Ann tests this hack and finds that the strawberries in the container are indeed fresh after nine days, whereas the ones in the original container are dry and old.
The fourth video shows a person making pear jelly using a single pear, sparkling lemonade, salt, and red vinegar. Ann explains that there is not enough pectin in a single pear to set the jelly and that the recipe is likely a lost in translation.
The fifth video shows a person cooking steak in a toaster, which Ann finds to be a potentially food-unsafe practice. She notes that the toaster is not designed for cooking meat and that the meat juice can contaminate the toaster.
The sixth video shows a person claiming to test for parasites in pork using Pepsi. Ann explains that this method is not effective and that the larvae are too small to be seen with the naked eye. She notes that cooking the meat thoroughly is the best way to kill the parasites.
The seventh video shows a person peeling potatoes using a tube with bottle caps and a drill. Ann finds that this method does not work and that the bottle caps are not sharp enough to peel the potatoes.
The eighth video shows a person decorating a cake using a paper plate with a zigzag pattern cut out. Ann finds that this method can work, but that using an ice cream container lid is a better option.
The ninth video shows a person making a sugar number five using a fry pan and heat. Ann finds that this method results in a burnt and broken sugar number and suggests a better method using a wet sugar solution and a non-stick baking paper.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video is a debunking of various videos that claim to show unique kitchen hacks.
2. The first video being debunked claims that spinning an orange with a blowtorch can create orange jelly.
3. The host, Ann, explains that centrifugal force is an apparent force that appears to pull an object away from the center when it moves in a curved path.
4. Ann demonstrates that the water in a spinning bucket does not spill due to the force of inertia keeping it on its path.
5. Ann attempts to replicate the orange jelly hack, but it does not work as claimed.
6. The second video being debunked claims that mixing strawberries with razor blades can dice the strawberries.
7. Ann points out that the razor blades are too thin to effectively dice the strawberries and that the video is likely staged.
8. Ann attempts to replicate the strawberry hack, but it does not work as claimed.
9. The third video being debunked claims that storing strawberries in a glass jar without washing them can keep them fresh for two weeks.
10. Ann tests the claim and finds that it actually works, with the strawberries staying fresh for nine days.
11. The fourth video being debunked claims that mixing pears with sparkling lemonade, salt, and red vinegar can create a pear jelly.
12. Ann points out that there is not enough pectin in one pear to set the amount of liquid used in the recipe.
13. Ann attempts to replicate the pear jelly hack, but it does not work as claimed. She then uses agar powder to create a similar jelly.
14. The fifth video being debunked claims that cooking steak in a toaster is possible and safe.
15. Ann attempts to replicate the steak hack, but finds that it takes 20 minutes to cook the steak and that the toaster is not designed for this purpose.
16. Ann points out that cooking steak in a toaster is not food-safe and can be dangerous.
17. The sixth video being debunked claims that pouring Pepsi on pork can reveal parasites.
18. Ann points out that this method is not effective and that pork parasites are a real and serious issue.
19. Ann explains the proper method for testing for parasites in pork, which involves pureeing the meat and digesting it with stomach acid.
20. The seventh video being debunked claims that spinning a potato in a tube with bottle caps attached to the top can peel the potato.
21. Ann attempts to replicate the potato hack, but it does not work as claimed.
22. The eighth video being debunked claims that using a paper plate with a zigzag pattern cut out of it can create a pattern on a cake.
23. Ann attempts to replicate the cake hack, but finds that it does not work as well as expected. She suggests using an ice cream container lid instead of a paper plate.
24. The ninth video being debunked claims that melting sugar in a pan can create a sugar number that can be used to decorate a cake.
25. Ann attempts to replicate the sugar hack, but finds that it does not work as claimed. She suggests using a different method to create a sugar number.