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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

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Today, I invite you to become a hacker. Don't worry, we won't be breaking into forbidden government databases and stealing top secret files. Nothing criminal will come out of this. (At least I hope.)

We will be overriding common objects that most of you probably already have somewhere around you.

Bored Panda searched through the internet and gathered people's descriptions of the alternative uses they came up with for everyday household items. For example, did you know that spoons are perfect for peeling ginger?

If you own something, you might as well make the most out of it.

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#1

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About In the U.S., a highway with an even number goes east-west, a highway with an odd number goes north-south.

A three-digit highway number is a spur if it starts with an odd number. (A spur doesn't reconnect to the main highway.) If it starts with an even number it's a loop around or through a city that will eventually reconnect with the main highway.

Highway numbers increase from west to east (odd numbers) and from south to north (even numbers.)

A highway number divisible by five is a major highway designed for cross-country travel.

I know with the ubiquity of GPS, these facts aren't too relevant, but I thought it was cool that there's a logic to it.

(Autistic-me likes highways. My wife just *loves* taking long car rides with me.)

PaulsRedditUsername , Ekaterina Belinskaya Report

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Kirsten Kerkhof 2 years ago

That is really cool! I'm not from the US, but I love these little bits of logic that make travel easier.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Put on airplane mode when playing games on your phone and ads won't play.

butthole123444 , Sten Ritterfeld Report

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230points

Monday 2 years ago

Developers have started to catch on to this and many games won't play at all on airplane mode. Still it's worth a shot.

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To learn why it pays off to look at the world from different angles, we contacted the author of Lazy Creativity and creator of an online community for anyone looking for resources to become a more creative person, Kyle Bernier.

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"At its core, creativity is problem-solving," he told Bored Panda. "No matter what job you have, problem solving is a big part of the work."

"If you search 'creativity' online you’ll get different definitions, but you’ll often receive information about how creativity isn’t necessarily about creating something or forming new ideas, but is instead a process of drawing new conclusions by putting together pieces in a novel way. That's what problem-solving is and it is a universal tool."

#3

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About White vinegar: if you add it to your laundry it takes out every bad smell you can possibly have on your clothes

Edit pt. 2: to answer common questions, you can use as much as you'd like, but anywhere from the same amount as the detergent to a cup will do the trick for average size loads. Add it in where you put the detergent, if there is such a place, if not, add it when the washer is filling up with water/when you add detergent. The vinegar smell will not linger, it'll wash away with all the other gross smells.

Kitty_Booty , Ksenia Chernaya Report

Final score:

225points

Isabela Cincu 2 years ago

Checked it and it works..anti limescale as well

105points

Sara Cohen 2 years ago

And softens itchy wool sweaters it also can remove some stains in clothes

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Kookamunga 2 years ago

Works great in your dishwasher, too.

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Mister E 2 years ago

My wife is doing our laundry with white vinegar for a few weeks now but I don't recommend using it all the time. At first it was OK but my clothes are smelling of vinegar now.

7points

Timothy Pierce 2 years ago

Can I dump white vinegar on stinky customers?

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over it already 2 years ago

For more serious urine smells (I do this now with the fabric lining for my guinea pig cage but it was also super useful when I worked in a nursing home,) run the laundry once with cold water & a cup of vinegar (can leave it to soak for a while if it's particularly foul), then run it with warm or hot water and detergent. Poof - smells be gone!

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LapCat 2 years ago

Vinegar is underrated, so good for a lot of things.

10points

Lawrencium 2 years ago

For parents: this is useful for clothes when your child had an accident.

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Alaskatgal 2 years ago

I use it as a substitute for softener. It leaves no vinegar scent and clothes have longer life than with the softener chemicals.

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BonnyDK 2 years ago

No clue about destroying fibers in clothing. Everyone uses it here in the Texas Hill County. The water has unbelievable limestone deposits in it. Will stiffen even towels. Turns black clothes to grey. We buy extra strength vinegar from the hardware store and put it with every load where you would put fabric softener. Works wonders.

7points

Gretchen Esquilin 2 years ago

Just FYI....be careful using this trick! I used to make my own fabric softener which calls for vinegar. It WILL fade colors, so don't use a ton! A little really does go a long way...

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Jj321 2 years ago

I started doing this at the beginning of the summer. Clothes always smelled like mildew and now they don't.

4points

Mike Beck 2 years ago

I add it in the rinse cycle as a fabric softener.

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Anne Mitchell 2 years ago (edited)

It also helps prevent fading and untangles fibres. Wash new towels with no detergent and no fabric softener, just add white vinegar to both wash and rinse cycles and they will be absorbent from the first use. White vinegar has antibacterial properties so as well as deodorising cloths it kills many bacteria. Also, use as a room deodoriser. The vinegar smell goes when it dries. Works a treat in toilets. Rinse the bleach smell, or any smell from hands, clothing, whatever by rinsing in water with white vinegar.

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Laura Johnson 2 years ago

I used to do this until I read that vinegar can deteriorate the rubber belt within the machine. Now I use a spray bottle with vinegar to spot treat areas that might be extra stinky.

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Lance LaRocque 2 years ago

I believe this depends on the bacteria or fungus that is causing the odor. Some will survive the extra acid in vinegar. If that happens try a alkaline like borax or washing soda.

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Bill Evs 2 years ago

I've heard that vodka can do this too if you put some and a spray bottle and give the clothes a spray about an hour or so before you wash them. Never tried it so it might not be true (and I can't part with the vodka)

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Jasmine 2 years ago

It does work even without washing the fabric. You can spray your smelly couch or carpet with it

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Epona 2 years ago

What about the fact that a lot of people use too much laundry soap per load than they are supposed to? The little lines inside the lid of the container of laundry soap telling you how much liquid laundry soap to use tell you to use a lot more than you need for one load. Too much soap wrecks the machine. If you are in an apartment with shared laundry facilities and use too much soap and fill the machine with too many clothes, the machines break down more often and then the other tenants cannot do laundry. Disrespectful. This is something I have had to deal with fairly often in the 16 years I have lived in this apartment building. Also, people who use perfumed laundry soap or fabric softener. Scent does NOT make your clothes cleaner! It just makes them smell nice (which is very much a matter of opinion, especially for people with perfume allergies or sensitivities). I don't like doing laundry in my building after someone who uses scented laundry products has used that machine.

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Epona 2 years ago (edited)

I had more to say, but ran out of space. The reason I don't like doing laundry in my building after someone someone who uses scented laundry products has used that machine is because my clothes end up smelling like powdered laundry soap or whatever mainstream scented laundry product got used. I have asthma (not bad asthma, but still) and I don't need or want to trigger an asthma attack by putting on a shirt that has that unwanted smell. There is a sign in my laundry room about scented products and their effect on some people, but I don't think it is making a difference, unfortunately. People don't read unless they have to, and even then, they don't. It's a shared space so I wish they would. Or I wish I lived in an apartment that had a washer and dryer in the unit. That would be awesome. I also wish the other people in my building would be more thorough about cleaning the lint traps in the dryer and checking their pockets before doing laundry!

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YetAnotherSarah 2 years ago

Vinegar is bad for rubber hoses and gaskets, so probably best to put it directly in the wash, not through the system of the washing machine.

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Jasmine O 1 year ago

It's also fantastic for underarms as a natural deodorant. The scent dissipates once dry and lasts all day. Calms my dandruff if I rinse my head with it for a few mins before shampoo and conditioner.

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Marcel 2 years ago

Heard it also helps keep colour in.

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Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Also, vinegar and bicarb clean washing machines and dishwashers, so much cheaper than buying specific cleaner tablets

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ManiacalMoose 2 years ago

My son pees through his pull-up most nights so his clothes and sheets smell so strong of ammonia. I always use vinegar and baking soda in the the cycle of his clothes and they are smell-free afterwards.

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pkollias 2 years ago

I use it for years. White vinegar does not smell when clothes dry and keeps the washing machine clean forever.

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SmooshyFries 2 years ago

I have recently used ammonia in place of vinegar when I ran out. My towels came out so soft and smelled like NOTHING, just fresh and soft. Its not for every load and all fabrics so be careful but on towels every now and then, its a win

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ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago

Will it remove the scent of the laundry detergent?

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BeaBea 2 years ago

My go to. I pour it in the softener compartment. Clothes smell slightly like the laundry soap/liquid and feel amazingly clean

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A B 2 years ago

For those who get blood on their clothes or sheets pour hydrogen peroxide on the blood then treat with an Oxy Stan stick. Blood stain disappears! Even works if you didn’t treat the stain right away.

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roses are red 2 years ago

I can't use soap, I use 2 cups of white vinegar, front loader washing machine, gets rid of nearly every stain berries coffee, chocolate...but not tumeric stains... It also make your towels absorb more water, and be softer, and helps fabric keep its colour.

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that girl 2 years ago

This works. For urine smell in carpets and smelly clothes including BO (or nasty workout / sports socks/jerseys) mildew and pet odors. No need to use extra detergent either. Not sure if cold water works better since we have a water softener so I use warm water (unfortunately) vs cold to keep clothes as best I can. White vinegar works so many more ways as well but carpet and laundry are the ones I use most.

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Gini Sarver 2 years ago

you can use for fabric softener, all clothing… no it doesn’t leave the vinegary smell works amazing on towels, makes them soft and absorbent…. regular liquid or fabric softener sheets cause your towels to not be absorbent as some prefer them to be

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Catherine C 2 years ago

It does not remove the sulphur smell from your clothes after a thermal bath....learnt all about that the hard way

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StrangeOne 2 years ago

I add it to the bleach dispenser.

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Vincent 2 years ago

Anyone with cats knows this

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Francesa Miller 2 years ago

Yay! I buy my clothes from Goodwill and they are soaked in perfume that takes six washes to reduce to an acceptable level of scent. Trying this tonight.

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Mary Kelly 2 years ago

careful though...vinegar may act as a mordant, i.e., something that sets dyes and stains...

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Two_rolling_black_eyes 2 years ago

Vinegar is a weak acid. Most bleaches are also weak acids. On top of that chlorine bleaches are disinfectants. Use bleach at a lower concentration and it's a better everything for cleaning.

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Paula Steiner 2 years ago

If your towels and washcloths are stiff and wrinkly after they've dried, put the in soak with some white vinegar and they'll be soft again.

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Duh 2 years ago

I pit it in the fabric softener tray in my front loader. Fill to the fill line, maybe a 1/3 of a cup total?

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Lisa H 2 years ago

You can also add about a tablespoon to the dishwasher instead of an expensive rinse aid and your dishes will come out spot free and shiny!

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KT 2 years ago

I put vinegar in one of those Downey balls for the rinse cycle instead of fabric softener. Works great

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Hobby Hopper 2 years ago

It works even better if you go back and forth between a cycle with detergent and a cycle with vinegar. The detergent is basic, and the vinegar is acidic, so each tends to remove what the other misses. My wife is very sensitive to smells, especially perfume. Even a small amount of perfume can give her a headache (i.e. scented hand soap, dryer sheets, scented trash bags, etc.). We only buy unscented laundry products, and we've used this technique to remove the perfume smell from hand-me-down clothes. Sometimes it does take multiple cycles. Just keep running it until the smell is reduced to an acceptable level.

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the Return of Bruno 2 years ago

I'm guessing that Balsamic vinegar gets the bad smells out, too, but that there are other reasons for not using it. :-)

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Gigi 2 years ago

it is forbidden to pour vinegar into a washing machine or any household appliance, it destroys the clothes and all rubber parts and connections

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Solidhog 2 years ago

Beware! Vinegar is very acidic and too much will cause damage to fibres of clothing.

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Grim Reaper 2 years ago

Would this work with underwear though? I wouldn't want to try it and risk infections lol

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over it already 2 years ago (edited)

Yes. No risk of infections. Edit: the vinegar gets completely rinsed away.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About if your sink is clogged up pour as much baking soda in it as you can and then rinse with vinegar. It works better than store bought de-clogging chemicals and is way cheaper.

turtlepanzer , HowToGym Report

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153points

Buren 2 years ago

Baking soda is great for stinky sofa/huge pillows too

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Bernier also said that creativity allows us to escape the monotony of everyday life.

"It's a change from the same old routine: some days it can be really hard to think about anything other than work, family, money, and all the miscellaneous stuff that needs to be done to keep things afloat. By choosing creativity and making space for it, we have moments where we're free to think about something else," the writer, designer, and all-around creative explained.

"We're free to feel something else, and that’s reward enough many days. Once you choose to accept creativity as an intentional part of your routine, you begin to think about everything differently. Suddenly, things aren’t quite as black and white. You discover new ways of looking at problems, scenarios, and relationships. It can bleed into your work and your relationships, for the better."

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#5

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About You can use scissors to cut food. Waffles, steak, cheese, biscuits ect.

Also a pizza cutter works great for waffles and pancakes. I cut food up for my young kids so I use scissors in the kitchen all the time.

beerswithbears , Caleb Oquendo Report

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143points

JoJo Anisko 2 years ago (edited)

I use my cleaver to cut pizza. It's high enough to avoid sticking a knuckle in cheese magma.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About In my office, it's happened more than once....someone wrote on the whiteboard with permanent marker.

You can wipe and spray anything in there, and it's really permanent.

If you take a dry erase marker, and simply scribble over the permanent marker writing, it wipes right off like a dry erase marker.

level 1 apellcjecker , cottonbro Report

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142points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

Rubbing alcohol will also remove sharpie ink off mostly anything.

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Psychologist Robert Epstein, Ph.D., highlighted that stress is a well-known creativity killer and time constraints are another. But he also said there's no real evidence that one person is inherently more creative than another, and that creativity is something anyone can cultivate. If it's something you want to try out, Epstein recommends that you:

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Capture your new ideas. Keep an idea notebook or voice recorder with you, type in new thoughts on your laptop or write ideas down on a napkin;
Seek out challenging tasks. Take on projects that don't necessarily have a solution—such as trying to figure out how to make your dog fly or how to build a perfect model of the brain. This causes old ideas to compete, which helps generate new ones;
Broaden your knowledge. Take a class outside psychology or read journals in unrelated fields, suggests Epstein. This makes more diverse knowledge available for interconnection, he says, which is the basis for all creative thought. "Ask for permission to sit in on lectures for a class on 12th century architecture and take notes," he suggests. "You'll do better in psychology and life if you broaden your knowledge."
Surround yourself with interesting things and people. Regular dinners with diverse and interesting friends and a work space festooned with out-of-the-ordinary objects will help you develop more original ideas, Epstein says. You can also keep your thoughts lively by taking a trip to an art museum or attending an opera—anything that stimulates new thinking.

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#7

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About You can view any subreddit with pictures as a slideshow by adding a "p" after "reddit' in the address.

For example, www.redditp.com/r/funny

RunDNA , Brett Jordan Report

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125points

debrina blackmoon 2 years ago

Cool.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About NAIL POLISH

1. Secure a screw. Tighten loose screws on cabinets or pot handles by brushing some clear nail polish on screw threads. Insert the screw and let dry before using again. (Bonus - polish also keeps them from rusting.)

2. Stop tarnish. Keep costume jewelry from turning black with a coat of clear polish.

3. Seal an envelope. Worried about whether the glue will hold? Brush polish on the underside of the flap.

4. Mend a screen. Stop a small hole (no bigger than 1/3 inch in diameter) from getting any bigger by brushing a little clear nail polish over the spot.

5. Smooth a hanger. If there are rough edges on wooden or plastic hangers that could snag clothes, don't throw the hangers out. Just brush polish over the imperfections.

kookisklosets , kimberlyac Report

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120points

Céline Dumont 2 years ago

Can also be used to temporarily change colors of your nails 😃

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A lot of good can come out from fostering your creativity. "Most people use their words to describe how they feel," Kyle Bernier said. "Most greetings have a 'How are you?' attached to them. We're asked, 'How was your day?' or 'What’s new with you?' Creativity is a way to express how we’re feeling without having to verbalize anything or use any words."

Bernier deeply believes that the art of creating is a therapeutic act in and of itself. "It's growth through creation," he said. "If you’ve ever gone onto a self-help website, you know that exercise is recommended to maintain a healthy state of mind and that even ten minutes of walking per day can have incredible impacts. Creativity is the same way. Find your creative equivalent to ten minutes of walking and make time for it each day. You’ll find that the benefits of doing so are almost immediately noticeable."

#9

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About You can use an elastic band as grip and open any jar. Alternatively, you can use an elastic band as grip to seal any jar so tight that no one would be able to open it without one ;D it's nice to have someone come to you to help open a jar lol

Seikon32 , Parade Report

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108points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

Yes, one rubber band around the top as shown, and one around the jar itself. Works like a charm.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About TOOTHPASTE

1. Remove crayon marks. Squirt a small dab of non-gel toothpaste on the wall where the mark is. Rub gently with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm water.

2. Deodorize hands. Can't get garlic or onion odor off your hands? Wash them with a blob of toothpaste.

3. Whiten sneakers. Clean rubber soles by rubbing scuff marks with an old toothbrush and non-gel toothpaste.

4. Buff a DVD. Get rid of light scratches by squeezing a little non-gel toothpaste onto a cotton ball. Wipe over the DVD from the center out to the edge. Rinse with water and dry with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth - all gone.

5. Defog goggles. Coat the inside of swimming goggles with toothpaste, then wipe off. They'll be crystal clear.

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Minath 2 years ago

Can confirm the dvd one.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Spoons are perfect to peel ginger. Trust me go try it!

Lemonlaksen , Qigong For Vitality Report

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Damon 2 years ago

But a peeler would would ten times faster

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#12

Chrome has so many shortcuts you barely need a mouse.

* Ctrl+t opens a new tab
* Ctrl+Shift+t opens a previously closed tab. You can hit it multiple times to open multiple closed tabs.
* Ctrl+w closes your current tab.
* Ctrl+n opens a new window
* Ctrl+shift+n opens a new incognito window
* Ctrl+tab switches you to the tab on the right of the current active one (and loops around).
* Ctrl+shift+tab switches to the tab on the left of the current active tab
* Ctrl+number switches to that numbered tab, counting from the left.
* Ctrl+r refreshes the page
* Ctrl+f5 force refreshes the page. This disables caching, which can help with pages that might have changed but aren't updating.
* Alt+d selects the address bar so you can quickly go to a new URL.

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98points

Al Christensen 2 years ago

Do they have a shortcut to remember all the shortcuts?

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About SALT

1. Veggie wash. Remove dirt from greens like spinach, arugula and kale by swirling them around in a bowl of salt water.

2. Keep windows frost-free. Rub the inside of windows with a sponge dipped in salt water and frost won't collect.

3. Banish bubbles. Get rid of excess suds when handwashing garments in the sink or doing the dishes by sprinkling them with a pinch of salt.

4. Clean a greasy pan. Shaking a little salt on the pan before washing absorbs most of the grease.

5. Fix a sticky iron. To remove gunk spots, sprinkle a little salt on a piece of brown paper and run the hot iron over it. Repeat if necessary.

6. Remove water marks from wood surfaces. Make water marks disappear by making a paste of salt and cooking oil. Gently rub the paste onto the ring with a sponge; let sit for a few minutes. Wipe with a soft cloth and polish as usual.

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Robert T 2 years ago

As shown in the picture, put some rice in your salt cellar to keep it dry and free running.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Suit pockets are real, but are most likely stitched up to preserve jacket shape during display and transport.

You can unpick them and use them as usual. But anything heavier than a credit card will distort the suit faster and you'll look average.

Edit: as people keep pointing out, you *should* cut the threads that hold the vents together on the back. The vents are there so you can move around and sit comfortably, and also to help regulate body temperature. Leaving them done up lets you do none of those things and looks silly.

SergeantHiro , The Lazy Artist Gallery Report

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El Dee 2 years ago

Remove all stitching so you can wear as it was designed to be worn..

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#15

The funny shoulders on baby onsies are there to let you pull the garment down and off so when the kid has a blowout, you don't have to pull it over their head.

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karl briggs 2 years ago

A "blowout"! Hahahahahahah

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#16

A dollar bill is pretty close to 6" long (6.14 to be exact) if you ever need a quick reference for measurement. I've done this more than a few times.

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karl briggs 2 years ago

Or use a banana for scale.

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#17

Use nail clippers to cut through zip-ties and other plastic bindings on new toy packages. Because sometimes scissors just won't... um... cut it.

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karl briggs 2 years ago

I'll have to remember this incase ever get "taken".

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Most metal shopping carts in the U.S. have round notches in the frame that you can use to hang bags of groceries outside the cart.

squirrelsaurus , citizenempire Report

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debrina blackmoon 2 years ago

You can also hang those 6-or 8- packs of beverages on the sides.

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About DRYER SHEETS

1. Deodorize shoes. Tuck a dryer sheet into smelly sneakers or shoes (gum bags and suitcases too!) over night to eliminate odors.

2. Clean stuck-on gunk. Put a fresh sheet in a pan with baked-on food and fill with water. Let sit for a few hours and the food will easily wipe away.

3. Freshen up the shower. Rub shower doors and walls with a wet sheet to remove minderal deposits and soap scum.

4. Ease sewing. Run a threaded needle through a sheet before sewing; it helps keep thread from tangling.

5. Tame hair. Calm static electricity and flyaways by quickly running a dryer sheet over unruly hair.

kookisklosets , aliexpress Report

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67points

Robin Roper 2 years ago

Also, if you live in an area with gnats and biting flies, safety pin a scented dryer sheet to your hat or to the back of your shirt collar and gnats and biting flies will not bother you - they do not like the smell. It really works!

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About The car rear view mirror has a prism that you can turn with the flipper to dull the reflection of high beams.

SquareTheRhombus , Dcoetzee Report

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65points

Len Hill 2 years ago

Really? Who doesn't know this?

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About CORN STARCH

1. Slide rubber gloves on and off. Sprinkle inside gloves before you put them on so they won't stick.

2. Freshen you feet. Shake a bit into socks to absorb moisture and help prevent blisters.

3. Get cooking grease off a wall. Put on a cloth and rub the spot until the mark is gone.

4. Squelch a squeaky floor. Sprinkle a little between the boards to quiet it down.

5. Detangle a knot. Rub some into stubborn knots in shoelaces, string, chain necklaces, etc. Works like magic.

kookisklosets , kalaya Report

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61points

SparkleFarts 2 years ago

Cornstarch can be used in place of baby powder. Baby powder is just scented cornstarch after all

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About The zipper on most jeans locks in place if you flip the tab downward.

BelongingsintheYard , Jeff Belmonte Report

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58points

Robert T 2 years ago

When replacing zips on jeans, make sure the replacement is the locking type. Saves from some draughty moments and potential embarassment. (My gf used a normal zip on mine by mistake, so I know from experience!).

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#23

I don't know how many people know this but it always comes in handy for me.
If you accidently close a browser tab press Ctrl+shift+t and it brings it back.

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58points

Valerio Denicolo' 2 years ago

Opera browser on Mac: Command + shift + t

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#24

COFFEE FILTERS

1. Clean mirrors, windows and wine glasses. Put your hand inside like a mitt and wipe. Filters are lint-free and leave no streaks.

2. Catch drips and crumbles. Have kids use for cookies and other messy foods. Pop ice cream sticks through a hole in the bottom.

3. Line flowerpots. Put a filter inside the pot to stop soil from leaking through the drainage holes on the bottom.

4. Protect your china. Keep your best dishes chip and scratch free by putting a filter between each piece when stacking.

5. Save the wine after you've broken the cork. If you pour the wine through a filter, you'll catch the lost pieces of cork.

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53points

Sue-Ann Eastman 2 years ago

Handy tips!

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#25

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Vaseline is not only good for for dry skin and chapped lips, it can also help remove scuffs from dress shoes

level 1 rnjbond , s_sb Report

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50points

Bobby 2 years ago

It's also the best thing I've found for removing my kids eye black after a baseball game

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About CHALK

1. Remove stains. Mark ring-around-the collar stains heavily with chalk before washing. The dust helps absorb the oils, making the stain easier to clean.

2. Stop varnish. Wrap chalk in cheesecloth and store with silverware. It absorbs moisture and helps prevent tarnishing.

3. Steady a screwdriver. Rub chalk over the handle of a screwdriver to prevent slipping.

4. Keep ants out. If ants are trotting into your house, draw chalk lines around their entry points. Many chalks contain calcium carbonate, which ants don't like.

5. Hide cracks. Cover hairline cracks in walls until you're ready to paint by rubbing over them with a matching color.

kookisklosets , Melinda Seckington Report

Final score:

49points

karl briggs 2 years ago

4. Got a mental picture of teeny ant shaped chalk lines, like in a crime scene 🤣

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30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About HAIR DRYER

1. Remove crayon marks or wax spills. Blow-dry the stain on high heat until the wax melts, then wipe it up with a sponge.

2. "Iron" out plastic tablecloth or shower curtain. Hot air on plastic relaxes pesky wrinkles. Be sure the hold drying 12" away.

3. Set frosting or icing. Want your cake or cookies to look perfect? Cool air helps harden icing; hot air brightens a dull glaze.

4. Unstick a photo. Blow warm air on the back of the photo album page while working the photo on the other side free.

5. Dust hard-to-reach places. Point a dryer set on cool at those shelves and corners, and blow the dust right off.

kookisklosets , Pavel Danilyuk Report

Final score:

46points

Rick 2 years ago

If an iPhone (not sure about other types) has a completely dead battery and is stuck in the loop of death where you can’t switch it on but the battery is so dead you can’t charge it either, blast a hot hairdryer at the back of the phone, about 10-15cm away, for 30 seconds or so to get a bit of life in the battery in order to be able to charge it.

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#28

The ends of boxes of tin foil and plastic wrap have tabs you can depress to hold the tube in the box while dispensing.

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Kookamunga 2 years ago

I learned this one a couple years ago - I show everyone and they are amazed. No one seems to know this one. foiled-aga...954019.jpg

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#29

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Large paper clips make great collar stays for men's dress shirts.

prime_meridian , hermaion Report

Final score:

38points

Elena Doyle 2 years ago

They’re also good for picking locks…

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#30

if pipes in your bathroom are full of hair use a long strong zip tie and cut the edges on an angle. Makes a great fishing device to get all that hair out.

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36points

Ada Hunter 2 years ago

i did this after my sister got her own room and own bathroom so she didn’t have to share with me. we both have very very long hair. it was terrifying and i wanted to shave my head so i never had to do this again

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#31

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About PETROLEUM JELLY

1. Protect your pet. If your cat's or dog's paw pads are cracked and dry, rub a little petroleum jelly on them to soothe the discomfort.

2. Wipe away water marks. Dab with petroleum jelly and let sit for 24 hours. Wipe off the excess and polish furniture as usual.

3. Loosen up outdoor lightbulbs. Dirt and dust can cause outdoor bulbs to stick. Rub a little petroleum jelly on the threads of the bulb before you screw it in and it won't stick in the future.

4. Sideline a squirrel. Coat the pole of a bird feeder and squirrels won't be able to get at the food.

5. Neaten your nail job. Dab it on the skin around nails before polishing. If you make a mistake, the polish will easily wipe away.

kookisklosets , Kiyok Report

Final score:

20points

Minath 2 years ago

If you dye your hair yourself, put some petroleum jelly around your hair line and ears and it will stop you dyeing your skin.

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#32

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About If you turn up the bottom of a bag of chips [like this](http://imgur.com/XLAM95t), it turns into a freestanding bowl. Great for parties and the like, cause you don't have people shoving their fist in the bag and getting it all greasy and/or powdery.

anon , unknown Report

Final score:

18points

censorshipsucks 2 years ago

a better hack is to slice an oval shape into the SIDE of the bag, then it is a bowl.

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#33

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About WAX PAPER

1. Protect pans. Put a sheet between cast-iron pans when stacking them. The thin coat of wax prevents rust.

2. Store candles. Roll colored candles in sheets of wax paper and twist ends to seal. They won't get nicked up or scuffed when they're placed in drawers.

3. Shine a faucet. Rub chrome fixtures after cleaning to prevent water spots and finger smudges.

4. Clean a handheld can opener. Run a piece of wax paper through the gears. It loosens dirt and coats them so they run smoothly.

5. Unstick pages. Insert paper between wet pages of a book. When they dry, they'll be good as new.

kookisklosets , Kerkyra Report

Final score:

18points

PattyK 2 years ago

Number 5 is not true. The pages won’t stick together, but they WILL wrinkle, not be “good as new.”

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#34

Use dollarstore bought hanging shoe organizers for spices in the kitchen or shampoos hair dryer and towels roles up in the bathroom or barbies,dolls and toys in your kids room. Simply hang it on a door and stuff the pockets with whatever you want

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Minath 2 years ago

I have one that stores all my knitting yarn.

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#35

The little notch on the metal end of tape measures fits on to the heads of screws or nails so you can drive one in and make measurements by yourself

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17points

Andrew Wood 2 years ago

Wow the credit on this one wasn't redacted...

8points

#36

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About MMO mouse for business. I have over 40 macros on my right hand and can blitz through contracts and other stuff.

Makes me a faster worker and my boss thinks im just really awesome!

Scubawookie , .amazon Report

Final score:

17points

Lauren S 2 years ago

What does a macro on his right hand mean?

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#37

Not sure if this is common knowledge, but if you right click on a YouTube video twice, it will open a second menu where there is an option to loop the video. Useful for when listening to music

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James016 2 years ago

It's there now if you right click once

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#38

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About If you turn a soda can cap around it can be used as a straw holder

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#39

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About ZIPLOCK BAGS

1. Make a changing mat. Tear open the side seams of a gallon-size bag and lay flat for an emergency diaper changing area.

2. Pack accessories. Organize by category (jewelry, scarves, hosiery) so they're easier to find in your suitcase.

3. Knead dough. Use two quart-sized bags as gloves to avoid getting your hands sticky. You can also use a bag to store extra dough.

4. Create a temporary funnel. Improvise a funnel for anything from shampoo to children's beads and glitter.

5. Clean a showerhead. Pour a little white vinegar in a bag, rubberband it to the showerhead and soak for a half hour.

kookisklosets , Jack Kennard Report

Final score:

16points

NewBird 2 years ago

If you're going to use ziplock bags please wash and re-use them until they dissolve into shreds in 300 years' time.

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#40

You can unfold Chinese food containers into plates.

Final score:

15points

karl briggs 2 years ago

Unless it's bone China.

8points

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#41

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About On the dashboard of your car, by the little gas pump picture, there is an arrow. It points either right or left, to whichever side your gas tank is on.

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kathoco 2 years ago

not on my car

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#42

For the non tech-saavy: you can use a computer without a working hard drive, it's possible to boot and use it from a USB key.

Just saying because my 40 yo cousin looked at me with the eyes of a young child before santa claus, so in case other people don't know about that.

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15points

Solidhog 2 years ago

There multiple "boot discs" that you can download online to do this, including a version of Windows. If your drive is not encrypted then you can use these to boot the computer, access the hard drive and access somebody's files.

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#43

Chop sticks are amazing for eating Doritos.

No grease on your hands = no grease on your controller.

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14points

karl briggs 2 years ago

Or you can use "hulk hands".

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#44

the little key to the lock on your gymlocker can be readily threaded onto your shoelace.

Final score:

14points

Beck 2 years ago

That is what we always did it the skating rink.

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#45

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About HAND LOTION

1. Get rid of winter clothing static. Put a small amount on your hands and rub them over your clothing or pantyhose.

2. Polish shoes. In a pinch, a little bit of lotion buffed with a cloth salves the leather and makes shoes shine.

3. Moisturize under your gloves. Store a tube of it near your gloves, and smooth some onto your hands every time you pull them on.

4. Get rid of frizz. Spread a little over fingertips (not directly on hair) and scrunch your fingers through the frizz.

5. Shave. Grab a bottle of lotion as a stand-in to shaving cream. Bonus: Your legs stay moisturized afterward.

kookisklosets , Shawn Campbell Report

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13points

Staysafewarmdry 2 years ago

Perfect lubricant when you are trying to slide a handle grip on.

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#46

When you're on a highway and there is a green exit sign, the exit number affixed to the top (ie Exit 53A) will be located on the same side of the sign as the upcoming exit. Typically exits are always off to the right. But its extremely helpful, especially if the exit is actually going to split to the left, or if you're going to an airport (the little green airplane sign also follows this rule). Makes things much easier when you're driving in unfamiliar locations.

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12points

Beck 2 years ago (edited)

And exuts are marked by miles. Exit 350 is 5 miles after 345. Exit 10 is 5 miles away from 15.

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#47

It's relatively easy to swap the hinges on your refrigerator so it opens on the left side or the right side.

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Solidhog 2 years ago

Trust me, not that easy sometimes with getting the plastic covers off over the hinges.

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#48

The light switch by the door that "doesn't f****n do anything" actually controls an electrical outlet on the other side of the room.

Plug a lamp into the outlet.

Switch now makes light!

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11points

RockSteady 2 years ago

Or it is for a ceiling fan.

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#49

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About VINEGAR

1. Clean a coffeemaker. Get rid of stains and mineral deposits by filling the reservoir with 1 part white vinegar, 2 parts water and brewing. Repeat every three weeks.

2. Prevent colors from running. To keep new clothes or towels from losing color, soak them in 1 part vinegar, 1 part cold water for 15 minutes before washing.

3. Kill grass and weeds. Pour vinegar on upshots between bricks and flagstones. The acidic component kills young weeds in one dousing.

4. Freshen wilted vegetables. Perk up soggy leafy veggies by soaking them in 2 cups cold water mixed with 1 Tbsp. vinegar for 10 minutes. Rinse, dry and serve.

5. Avoid moldy cheese. Soak a cloth in vinegar, wrap it around hard cheese and seal in a airtight container or ziplock bag. The vinegar prevents mold spores.

kookisklosets , Soli Report

Final score:

11points

Darren M 2 years ago

Jeez, NOT balsamic vinegar. WHITE vinegar! Throwing balsamic vinegar over your clothes isn't going to end well.

51points

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#50

Products that come in sealed tubes, like superglue, will usually have a pointed end at the top of the cap. That end is to pierce the seal of the tube.

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Snorkeldorf 2 years ago (edited)

Cool. I just found out that the cap on my prescription meds flips over. If you twist it on one way, it's child proof. If you flip it over and twist it on the other way, it's not. The info is actually right on the label but I didn't notice that until recently. Not sure if this is wide spread but it's brilliant.

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#51

Toothpicks with ends that look like [this](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4Ii7KZFZt0/Uwtm_H0zYyI/AAAAAAAAJS4/aNak7gBo1W4/s1600/06.jpg) are meant to be snapped at the ridge where you can now rest the toothpick on as shown.

Final score:

10points

Auntie Bear 2 years ago

In all my years I have never seen a toothpick that looks like that

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#52

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About TAPE

1. Protect your wall. Put a small piece on the spot where you're going to hammer in a nail. This keeps paint from chipping.

2. Tame scratchy clothes. Annoyed by a shirt label rubbing the back of your neck? Tape down the label so it lies flat.

3. Save a button. If threads are becoming loose, put a small piece over them to hold the button in place.

4. Unstick plastic wrap. Can't find the end of the roll? Lift it up with a piece touched to the edge.

5. Steady a candle. Fit it snugly in the holder by wrapping a few layers around the bottom to secure it.

kookisklosets , Nick Vidal-Hall Report

Final score:

10points

Kirsten Kerkhof 2 years ago

Number 1: be sure the tape doesn't damage the paint when you remove it.

15points

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#53

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About The hole in the middle of a spaghetti strainer spoon is used to measure 1 serving of dry spaghetti.

planetmental , Klaus Nielsen Report

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10points

Ed Brandon 2 years ago

That's not spaghetti

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#54

RUBBER BANDS

1. Identify a bottle. Wrap a rubber band around a shampoo bottle and you'll be able to tell it's not a conditioner, even if your eyes are filled with suds.

2. Neaten thread. Keep spools of thread from unraveling by wrapping them with a rubber band.

3. Hold a lid. Prevent a potluck disaster - secure the lid of the dish by stretching a band over the top.

4. Grip a tool. Wrap a rubber band around the handle of a hammer or screwdriver for a firmer grip.

5. Extend your pants. Hook a rubber band through the button hole and secure the other side to the button for an extra half-inch of breathing room.

kookisklosets Report

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9points

Minath 2 years ago

If your zip constantly falls down, thread a small elastic band or hair tie through the hole in the zipper and wrap it around the button a few times.

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#55

If you fold the little flip top on a bottle of mustard all the way back it will lock into place. Works great for cook-outs, gatherings, etc

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#56

DISPOSABLE CUPS

1. Raise your centerpiece. Turn four small cups upside down to elevate the centerpiece (push them together to hide them).

2. Make a string of lanterns. Have kids decorate plastic cups. Then take a strand of lights and pop each light through the bottom of a cup.

3. Save yourself dishwashing. Put out a permanent marker and have guests write their name on their cup to keep track of it.

4. Set Jell-O fast. Follow the speed-set instructions on the box; pour into small paper cups and refrigerate. It'll be ready in 20 minutes.

5. Make a sifter. Poke holes in a cup bottom to sprinkle powered sugar on desserts. Just toss it when you're done.

kookisklosets Report

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8points

Solidhog 2 years ago

Add string and make an easy internal phone system.

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#57

My wife was floored when I showed her the sun visor in her car will slide out when it's unhooked.

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8points

GirlFriday 2 years ago

This is only certain models of cars.

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#58

keep your cat off counters and tables with a bit of vinegar. Pour it into a container with holes like a salt shaker and leave it where your cat usually jumps up.

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7points

KombatBunni 2 years ago

I’ve also found tinfoil works as well for some spaces..

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#59

The knobs on your oven have calibration screws on the back. You can adjust them to get more accurate temperature control and avoid overcooking your dinner.

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7points

Solidhog 2 years ago

They are not "Calibration" screws. They are the screws that hold the knobs on for some ovens. Many new ovens had push on knobs. The marking around the dial are a rough guide to the temperature and not exact.

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#60

It's easier to spread butter on toast with the backside of the knife because it's flat and won't dig into your soft bread.

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7points

El Dee 2 years ago

Use a specialised 'butter knife' for best results..

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#61

Plastic grocery bags fit like a condom over 5 gallon buckets. Spillage is greatly minimized. Perfect for when you have to move a bucket of something in your car but have no lid.

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Céline Dumont 2 years ago

Most people would say "fits like a glove" but not this horny m**********r 😂

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#62

30 Everyday Things With ‘Hidden’ Features You Probably Didn’t Know About Screwdriver handles are designed to be used with wrenches.

ILikeFireMetaforicly , Paul A. Hernandez Report

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4points

Darren M 2 years ago

But not the one we're showing you!?

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#63

A screwdriver can be used like a stethoscope to listen better to internal engine operation.

Final score:

4points

karl briggs 2 years ago

Don't put things in your ear, especially pointy things like screwdrivers.

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#64

Use fabric softener sheets dampened with water to easily remove splattered bugs of of your dope a*s whip (automobile).

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El Dee 2 years ago

'Liver Salts' will help remove hardened bird poop. Heap it on, make a depression in the middle so it's 'volcano shaped' and put some water in there. Let it fizz. Remove and most of the poop should go with it..

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Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

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Greta is a Photo Editor-in-Chief at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication.In 2016, she graduated from Digital Advertising courses where she had an opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals. In the same year, she started working at Bored Panda as a photo editor.Greta is a coffeeholic and cannot survive a day without 5 cups of coffee... and her cute, big-eared dog.Her biggest open secret: she is a gamer with a giant gaming backlog.

Greta is a Photo Editor-in-Chief at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication.In 2016, she graduated from Digital Advertising courses where she had an opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals. In the same year, she started working at Bored Panda as a photo editor.Greta is a coffeeholic and cannot survive a day without 5 cups of coffee... and her cute, big-eared dog.Her biggest open secret: she is a gamer with a giant gaming backlog.

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I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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karl briggs 2 years ago

Some useful ideas, and some not so useful ones!

15points

CJT MSG 2 years ago

REALLY wish I could read them all instead of no more showing up after #30.

2points

Lsai Aeon 2 years ago

is there not a line after #30 that says something like "This article had xx number post but we shortened it to 30." ? You should be able to click/tap the xx and have it load all submissions

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Della 2 years ago

So basically, I just throw white vinegar, baking soda, corn starch all over, and I get rid of as tinks, stains, noises, static, and hardened poo?

1point

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karl briggs 2 years ago

Some useful ideas, and some not so useful ones!

15points

CJT MSG 2 years ago

REALLY wish I could read them all instead of no more showing up after #30.

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Lsai Aeon 2 years ago

is there not a line after #30 that says something like "This article had xx number post but we shortened it to 30." ? You should be able to click/tap the xx and have it load all submissions

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Della 2 years ago

So basically, I just throw white vinegar, baking soda, corn starch all over, and I get rid of as tinks, stains, noises, static, and hardened poo?

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