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40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Whenever you accidentally set off your smoke alarm, give your pets a treat so they learn to come to you when there actually is a fire and you need to escape.

kataklysmiknut , Richard Kelland Report

Final score:

753points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Good idea!

126points

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People There is absolutely nothing wrong with showing up to work, doing the absolute minimum to maintain a job, and going home and enjoying your life. massive lifesaver to one's mental health.

hrpeanut , Alex Kotliarskyi Report

Final score:

507points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

"Work to live, not live to work". Others may choose to work harder, but that's on them - it's all a choice for what is important to the individual, and that's ok if it's different for different people.

66points

In an earlier interview, I spoke about life hacks that sound absolutely silly with British comedian Ariane Sherine, from London. She helped me settle the age-old question about whether something that sounds and looks dumb is actually stupid or not.

“It’s actually very smart, and it’s a shame if people don’t use it for fear of looking dumb!" Ariane told Bored Panda, pointing out that we sometimes prioritize our reputations over what actually works. And we’re sometimes scared to test something out because it might make us look like utter fools.

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you've forgotten an acquaintance's name, just ask them what their name is, and after they tell you, say "no, your last name." Works like a charm and they never suspect a thing.

maleorderbride , Tim Douglas Report

Final score:

483points

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Shelp 3 years ago

Except in France, where a popular TV show made that one of its main jokes, so virtually everybody is aware of the trick now

113points

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If at a place where you don't speak the language, learn the words for please and thank you. Those, and a smile, will get you far.

AichSmize , Zen Chung Report

Final score:

438points

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Nevits Yibble 3 years ago

It's also helpful to learn, "I'm sorry officer. I didn't know she was your daughter"

9points

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People if you are ever attacked by a dog, push your forearm INTO the bite. This pries the jaws apart and prevents them from clamping down. If a dog is attacking you, the best thing you can do is offer your forearm, push as far back as possible, and then grab the dog by the scruff of its neck with your other hand to hold it. The dog is now functionally muzzled and you have control of its head. The sooner and harder you push into the bite, the less damage the bite will do.

IAlbatross , Steve Garner Report

Final score:

411points

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Emilie Ruiz 3 years ago

Works wonders with kids too !

328points

Comfortable_Figure27 , Allan Ferguson Report

Ariane explained that people often look down on ideas that sound dumb on a theoretical level because we want others to think we’re way smarter than we might actually be. That’s how much our reputations matter to us (whether we’re aware of this or not).

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Wear the same colours as the zoo employees, the animals will come right up to you.

Final score:

409points

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Paul Davis 3 years ago

This is also useful when you're walking off with the animal to your car to take him home.

44points

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People From the amazing book ‘The Gift of Fear’ by Gavin DeBecker: “A woman alone who needs assistance is actually far better off choosing someone and asking for help, as opposed to waiting for an unsolicited approach. The person you choose is nowhere near as likely to bring you hazard as is the person who chooses you.”

DeeboComin , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

377points

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BabyCharmander 3 years ago

Don’t wait for help either because you might not get it. I’ve been in a situation where I was being harassed by a man in broad daylight in a populated public place—multiple people saw it happening and no one helped. This may seem obvious now but it wasn’t obvious to me back then—do not be concerned with politeness when someone’s intentions toward you are not good. It’s okay to be “rude” to get away from someone who is trying to coerce you into doing something you do not want to do.

28points

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you feel suicidal or depressed....don't focus on hope. It is enough to just stay curious. Curiosity has the power to keep you alive far longer than hope ever will. Curiosity leads to engaging work and this leads to opportunity.

_Asher451_ , Andrew Neel Report

Final score:

363points

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Scagsy 3 years ago

Curious how?

83points

"Everybody wants to think they’re smart (even if they’re actually Donald Trump!) and people hate feeling stupid or being duped. If a piece of advice doesn’t sound helpful, I guess people who see themselves as clever will automatically reject it rather than try it and risk feeling dumb," the comedian said this is why we may avoid doing silly things.

#10

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People When you're freaking out, need to relax, e.g. when a chiro is about to crack your neck or anything along those lines, wiggle your toes. Apparently your brain can't do both, freaking out and wiggling toes, tensing up and wiggling toes etc

cheerylifelover123 , cottonbro Report

Final score:

352points

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Kitty 3 years ago

This really works

57points

#11

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People 25% of 18 is the same as 18% of 25. Percentages are reversible and one is easier to figure out than the other one.

DetroitJim , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

339points

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Y T 3 years ago

Whoa!!

58points

Ecstatic_Consequence , Annie Spratt Report

#12

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People It you start to cough while eating or drinking, essentially the “went down the wrong pipe”, immediately lift both your arms up in the air and keep them held up for a few seconds. The act opens your airways and will allow you to catch your breath. Also helps food or drink travel downward.

Final score:

311points

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SykesDaMan 3 years ago

Just throw ya hands in the air... And waive around like you just don't care! :)

181points

Rusty_is_a_good_boy , Ryutaro Tsukata Report

One of the British comedian’s favorite life hacks has to do with avocados and how to check if they’re ripe. Ariane pointed out that avocados have an “inbuilt ripeness sensor” that lets you distinguish if it’s still green, ripe, or overripe.

#13

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you’ve got a splinter below your skin surface, wrap a banana peel around it. Wet side against your skin. It will draw the splinter out most of the time. I don’t know how but it fricken works. Banana voodoo. Banavoodoo. Banadoo?

Final score:

291points

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Tina Ciancia 3 years ago

Also helps heal bruises faster!

44points

#14

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If your car is overheating, turn your heat on full blast.

When you turn the heat on in a car, it pulls heat from the engine into the cab, thus cooling the engine.

Bryarx , Richard Berg Report

Final score:

269points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

And roll down the windows. Working in Little Rock, AR, had to do this often in the summer rush hour traffic...which didn't rush.

69points

#15

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you're watching YouTube on your phone just scroll to the end and restart the vid to skip all ads.

j_prince_47 , freestocks.org Report

Final score:

268points

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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

Why TF does YouTube think abruptly cutting away in the middle of a video that’s less than 10 minutes long won’t royally piss people off—-especially not even doing it in a section of the video where it would make sense? YouTube is playing a very dangerous game with that practice. Piss enough people off, and viewership will drop dramatically.

95points

uniadminthrowaway , Andrea Piacquadio Report

“You know how hard it is to tell whether an avocado’s ripe before cutting into it? Simply twist the stem. If it doesn’t come off, it’s underripe; if it comes off and is green underneath, it’s ripe; if it’s brown underneath, it’s overripe. Voila—no more rock hard or mushy grey avocados!" she shared. The comedian added that it’s ironic how avocados marketed as ‘ripe’ in supermarkets are usually anything but.

#16

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Sleep on big decisions.

You think most clearly in the morning, and often after some time passes you realize you were about to make a big mistake.

Final score:

255points

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ADHORTATOR 3 years ago

German expression "I' ll sleep over it", in French "La nuit porte conseil - The night brings advice"

88points

#17

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Makeup remover on deodorant stains.
My husband has a lot of T-shirts with white/stained armpits, so I gave it a shot.
It worked. :o

kannakantplay , zdp480 Report

Final score:

243points

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AJ 3 years ago

I regularly use makeup remover to the most stubborn stains in the sink. Though the fact that makeup remover removes almost any stain from almost anything, has made me doubt do I really want to put that stuff near my face.

98points

#18

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Counting really slowly with the goal of reaching 150 is a decent way to fall asleep. If you have any thoughts during it just let them play out, and if you forget what number you're on just go from what you last remember. If you make any major movements just start again.

The goal is to force your brain in to slowing down and not having any jerky motions or thoughts, and eventually reaching such a level of carelessness that you eventually fall asleep without realising. Helped me quite a few times, especially with rain sounds, hope it helps some of you too!

Solacekia , Free-Photos Report

Final score:

227points

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troufaki13 3 years ago

I don't usually have trouble sleeping but when I do what best works for me is taking a random letter from the alphabet and trying to find as many vegetables and fruit starting from that letter.

84points

Like with plenty of new ideas and inventions, chance plays an important element when it comes to discovering new and useful life hacks. Whether through experimentation or lucky coincidence, we might end up finding a pearl of wisdom among the weeds.

#19

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People More life advice than a life hack, but: “A dropped knife doesn’t have a handle.” If you ever drop a kitchen knife or other bladed instrument, just let it fall. Trying to catch it will almost certainly give you a nasty slice on the hand.

Stillwater215 , Gary Barnes Report

Final score:

224points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

My involuntary reaction has always been to try to lift both feet off the floor at the same time.

163points

#20

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Run your wrists under cold water or rub an ice cube on your pulse points to cool down all over quickly when you get overheated. It seems obvious but I didn’t realize it until last summer working in a warehouse with no ac.

mannershmanners , Anna Shvets Report

Final score:

214points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

It does work.

46points

#21

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you’ve written on a dry erase board (or any glossy surface) with a permanent marker (like a Sharpie) just draw over it with a dry erase marker and it will wipe right off.

TheNoisyNomad , bark Report

Final score:

204points

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Your Average Pooh 3 years ago (edited)

Hi! I'm pooh & I just use hand sanitizers (100% recommended by a fellow bear)

76points

A_LORD_666 , Dayvison de Oliveira Silva Report

And despite how funny it might sound, life hacks are an expression of how wonderful the scientific method is, riding on the wave that is human ingenuity. We might lose hope in humanity from time to time, but just the fact that there are hundreds of people sharing useful life hacks is enough to restore our faith in our intelligence as a species a tiny bit,

#22

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Gently rocking back and forth while pooping. I’ve never had any problems in the bathroom, but I happened to be sitting on the toilet when I read the comment so I decided to give it a test drive. I was pleasantly surprised at how quick and effortless the whole experience was and I haven’t gone back to my old stationary technique since.

Final score:

193points

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Susan Stead 3 years ago

I have a "bathroom support cat." She comes in while I'm on the throne, wanting to be petted. I have to bend over to pet her, and she wanders around a bit, so I'm not just bent over, I'm kind of leaning here and there, too. Pretty much the only useful thing she does all day, to be honest.

27points

_manicpixie , https://www.pexels.com/@karolina-grabowska Report

#23

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Dawn dish soap is better for cleaning tubs than any bathroom cleaner. Consider that when you bathe you’re mostly washing of body oils/dirt/skin. Dawn is so effective at cleaning oil it’s used to clean up after oil spills. You can use a small amount and it cleans pretty effortlessly with circles on a sponge.

Final score:

191points

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LesAnimaux 3 years ago

Dish soap also works best for cleaning makeup sponges.

43points

#24

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People When putting a paint can lid back on the can, first put down a layer of cling film (saran wrap). This will stop the lid sticking to the can once the paint on the lid has dried.

DoubleDeckerz , Sven Brandsma Report

Final score:

191points

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grafxgal60073 3 years ago

Very cool!

24points

Which of these life hacks did you find to be the most useful? Which ones were a complete surprise to you, dear Pandas? Do you have any fake-sounding-but-real hacks to share with all the other Readers here? Drop us a comment below!

#25

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Crayons are flammable and will provide about an hour of light as a candle if you lit the top.

RockyL15 , Miesha Maiden Report

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189points

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ThatOneCrazyFanGirl 3 years ago

DIY candles

30points

#26

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Use a wet knife to chop onions, it reduces tears if you have sensitive eyes.

It really works!! I could barely make it through chopping half an onion without needing multiple breaks before I tried this. Just keep the faucet running and dip your knife under periodically while chopping. I still get a little reaction, but nowhere near as bad.

1nd1anaCroft , Chris Gladis Report

Final score:

183points

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Elin Calliel 3 years ago

Don’t leave the faucet running, please. Have a container next to you filled with water rather.

29points

#27

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People "Pay yourself first". No matter how much or how little you make. Take 10% of your paycheck and put it in an emergency fund before you buy or pay for anything else. That strategy has saved me on numerous occasions.

anonymous , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

180points

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Ozacoter 3 years ago

Not necessarily 10%. Calculate how much you need a month (rent, utilities, food etc). See how much money you have left (if you do) and take at least half of it (or all) to the savings account.

54points

#28

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Mosquitos Bites be gone!

This hack is the most valuable thing I’ve learned in my whole life.

Heat of the back of a spoon with hot water. Then apply the back of the spoon to the bite. I usually do it twice for good measure. The spoon needs to be hot enough to keep on the skin without burning yourself. So test the heat before you press it down. Keep it on until the heat dissipates. Bite will stop itching almost immediately...usually the bite ha completely disappeared within an hour.

This only works with mosquitoes from my experience.

Needaslurpee , Jimmy Chan Report

Final score:

175points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

I have used ice cubes for the same result for many years. Rub until the area is numb. By the time it warms up, no more itch. I am guessing the increased blood flow to warm it up helps dilute/carry away the toxin?

50points

#29

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you're going to climb a ladder or work on your roof, wear a bike helmet.

waelgifru , Dru Kelly Report

Final score:

166points

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Scagsy 3 years ago

This can also be used if you're going for a bike ride.

172points

#30

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Every male should know this. If you want to get rid of an awkward boner flex any muscle in your body maybe an arm. For a minute. The blood will rush to that muscle and away from your D. Crisis averted.

GingerOverseer , Dương Nhân Report

Final score:

163points

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JXXXF 3 years ago

If it doesn't work, don't worry... it will just look like you are flexing your muscles with a boner... noone will think you are odd... promise...

229points

Aliquid A 3 years ago

ok, I laughed out loud.

26points

Alex the awful German 3 years ago

Here is another secret: from age 45+ no boner is ever awkward.

22points

Whatthedeuce? 3 years ago

You speak the truth, Alex! :-)

2points

JennyLaRue 3 years ago

The body will be like "no, stop that brain, that's not the muscle we're trying to flex!"

15points

Ivana 3 years ago

I feel bad for teenage boys, just happens, not something they got a lot of control over, but if someone notices there is embarrassment or mockery. Teenage years suck for everyone though.

14points

Aliquid A 3 years ago

Doesn't just happen as a teen... although it happens a lot more often. As a teen boy, it is virtually a daily challenge.

7points

Jim Ellington 3 years ago

I like to get rid of the awkward bulge of my biceps by popping wood.

14points

albernistuff 4sale 3 years ago

I find that a firm fist with and in/out linear motion solves this in a couple of minutes....

10points

Joseph OReilly 3 years ago

ay ay AY WOAH WOAH

7points

Requiem 3 years ago

She isnt going to notice your "boner" either way

8points

Among Us 3 years ago

Ouch that... yikes... I'm glad I'm not a male.

7points

Niall Mac Iomera 3 years ago

...but having sex involves flexing multiple muscles

6points

Thunder 3 years ago

I always breathe in and out slowly. For some reason that helps for me.

6points

Miss Cris 3 years ago

By breathing you're controlling your blood flow, and by blood flow your little friend :)

2points

Jojo Dancer 3 years ago

always when the teacher calls on you to come up to the front of class....

5points

grafxgal60073 3 years ago

I'm guessing this is a hack for men only LOL

5points

James F. Wilson Jr. 3 years ago

Is that better than "Here, Honey, Pull my finger"?

2points

David Gripon 3 years ago

What if you want one? Reverse the process?

2points

Selina Ali 3 years ago

Any ideas for women getting randomly wet out & about? I hate that horrid wet feeling in my knickers when I’m doing something important. No idiots I want real advice here

2points

Whatshername 3 years ago (edited)

Yup! Horrible. Yay panty liners 🙂

0points

Jonathan 3 years ago

Or just think about an awful thing and you'll quickly lose it.

2points

Sleazy Weaver 3 years ago

Or you'll end up conditioning yourself into having a very morbid kink.

13points

DC 3 years ago

Unexpected boners suck. Everyone thinks you're a horny bastard, but your damned body just doesn't work as is instructed in the manual.

1point

Fus 3 years ago

I'm 52 years old. If I actually still got random boners, ima let everyone know.

1point

Mimi M 3 years ago

Sometimes females get a kick out of seeing an AB, especially if they like the guy (not if they don't, obviously).

1point

Mark Kelly 3 years ago

ok but is there a way to keep a boner naturally when I want one?

0points

Okpkpkp454 3 years ago

Never had an "awkward" one.

0points

Grady'sRaider 3 years ago

After you get up, just brush your teeth, to get rid of morning wood.

0points

Jan Jansen 3 years ago

Or think of doing your taxes or other tedeous administrative chores you have waiting for you at home

0points

TimesNewLogan 3 years ago

Doing math problems in your head works, too.

0points

JamezyJamez 3 years ago

I always just did the under the belt strategy

0points

NeonDisco 3 years ago

It's so unfair that when a man gets aroused it's fairly obvious, yet if a woman is creaming her briefs in public, no-one knows.

0points

Whatshername 3 years ago

Maybe this helps; we get to worry every month about leaking blood while feeling at least very uncomfortable. Some even are unable to proceed normal living. Flow differs per girl from 2 days to 7 days, from occasional drips to a full blown river all day long. Yet the p.e. teacher still wants you to do all the exercises. I used to almost faint if I didn't take time to sleep and eat properly that week. Hail the pill for making life easier.

5points

Colin Matthews 3 years ago

Most guys have had this on some occasion... Awkward at best... Good advice.

0points

NATHAN ENGLANDER 3 years ago

This is very helpful.

0points

Donkey boi 3 years ago

I'm not convinced by this, if this was the case you'd go soft every time you masturbate, surely?

0points

Thunder 3 years ago

No because your hand rubbing against your d stimulates it to stay hard. So it’s actually difficult to not get arm cramps sometimes

4points

Jonathan 3 years ago (edited)

0points

LotusWolff 3 years ago

Females can know this too?

-3points

Louchebert 3 years ago

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#31

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People During pollen season... rinse your hair before bed. Otherwise you’re just depositing pollen on your pillowcase every night and then rolling your face in it all night. And then multiply that by how many nights you use the same pillowcase.

Final score:

154points

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Rissie 3 years ago

Pollen get caught in your own grime on the pillowcase. First in your hair (where it mostly fell off of when you moved round indoors) and then in all the dead skin and sebum from your whole head. Pro tip: replace pillowcases often.

21points

#32

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Rubbing vegetable oil (or any cooking oil) on your hands after you cut up jalapeños or other hot peppers. It gets rid of the awfulness that would normally be left on your hands from the peppers. I rub my hands with oil and then wash it off with dish soap. I can totally remove my contacts after doing this. It’s crazy how well this works.

PaulRuddsButthole , Pepper Geek Report

Final score:

152points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Sounds interesting, but I will test it some other way...just in case.

31points

#33

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People The cheapest, most effective, and safest insecticide against roaches (especially those huge “water bug” roaches that we have in the South) is a spray bottle of mostly water with just a little liquid dish soap in it.

Shake the bottle & get the water a little foamy, then spray the roaches. They will run, scrabble, and attempt escape, of course, but they will die. The soap film suffocates them faster than any chemicals will.

SnooPickles3213 , Domas Mituzas Report

Final score:

150points

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Paul K. Johnson 3 years ago

I know two ways to get rid of roaches. I moved into a place that had an infestation and was working for a guy who had a Masters in Entomology. He said just make sure everything is dry. You can't starve a roach - they will literally eat anything. But always keep your pipes dry, wipe out your sinks, etc. When they have no access to water they will leave. That's all I did. They were gone in a couple weeks and never came back. The other idea is what's stated here but you don't have to spray to roach. Just put out some little dishes of water with a couple drops of soap in them. The roaches will drink it and die.

89points

#34

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Drinking a cup of water with your alcoholic drink, waking up Alive not dead.

olliemollymoe , Daria Shevtsova Report

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149points

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troufaki13 3 years ago

I think the best ratio is 2 sips of water per 1 sip of alcohol

53points

#35

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People I hesitantly submit squeegeeing yourself off before getting out of the shower. It's so simple I was dubious, but just use your hands to quickly wipe off excess water and bingo, you're not cold getting out.

BWDpodcast , Max Vakhtbovych Report

Final score:

148points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Plus what's left doesn't saturate the towel, so you dry faster.

51points

#36

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Microwave tip: Put a cup of water on the tray with whatever you are microwaving, it always makes it taste better and "fresher".

DeadMoney313 , HomeSpot HQ Report

Final score:

148points

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ThatOneCrazyFanGirl 3 years ago

It really works well for pizza too!

34points

#37

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If your ring gets stuck on your finger windex will slide it right off. Worked at a jewelry store for five plus years.

coykoi314 , Remy Sharp Report

Final score:

147points

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

Did Mr Portokalos from "my big fat Greek wedding" write this post??

23points

#38

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Eating candied ginger helps with nausea. Any ginger really, but candied ginger is much better tasting.

MisteeLoo , TheDeliciousLife Report

Final score:

138points

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Batwench Premium 3 years ago (edited)

Stomach bug? Drink dry flat ginger ale. Has to be stuff with sugar in, not diet. Ginger settles the tum and the sugar and water help you hydrate etc. Works well for hangovers as well. Make sure it is flat, as the fizz can aggravate the tum.

61points

#39

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Vinegar in a plastic bag with rubber band tied around any faucet will make the faucet like-new. I'm talking decade old rust and stuff gone...and water flows like the first day.

Aakwanderer , Kate Ter Haar Report

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136points

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Dark_flame 3 years ago

Why would this be fake-sounding? Isn't it a usual cleaning technique?

62points

#40

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Getting 8 hours of time on bed, not necessarily sleep, is mental magic

doro1239 , Kinga Cichewicz Report

Final score:

133points

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Jozie 3 years ago

I spend 24 hours in bed! :D.

47points

hippocampus237 , Open Grid Scheduler Report

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#41

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you have the right of way, take it. It makes driving more predictable and therefore caused fewer accidents.

Final score:

43points

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Scagsy 3 years ago

I think what they are trying to say is focus and drive normally. Don't be stopping to letting people out etc. It can cause chaos.

16points

#42

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you have funky armpits and need to fix them fast, use hand sanitiser. I figured this out years ago when I remembered that the smell comes from bacteria reactions - which antibacterial hand gel kills stone dead. Instant results and the medical smell lasts only a minute. Don't do this routinely though as it's delicate skin.

ihadanideaonce , bruce mars Report

Final score:

43points

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Downunderdude 3 years ago

Funky armpits? That's my new rock band - Downunder and the Funky Armpits.

6points

#43

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you're having trouble staying awake in class/at a meeting, see how long you can keep one of your feet lifted slightly off the ground.

maleorderbride , Eren Li Report

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42points

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Scagsy 3 years ago (edited)

You could also try to not be watching boxsets until 3am. Works for me.

13points

#44

Teach kids to ride 2 wheelers using a small balance bike without pedals between the ages of 2 and 3, and they’ll do most of the work themselves. Then, when they’re ready for speed, they can graduate to a bike with pedals. Skip the training wheels.

jintana Report

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42points

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Kristof De Smet 3 years ago

Absolutely true! Training wheels are worse for their feel for balance.

13points

#45

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Being extra nice to strangers when you need help will get you REALLY far, often times further than you expect. Customer service especially.

squatsbreh , Rémi Walle Report

Final score:

40points

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Scagsy 3 years ago

Just be nice to everybody. You have no idea who is having a worse day than you who may benefit from some pleasantry. Just. Be. Nice.

39points

Lost_in_the_Library , Karolina Grabowska Report

#46

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Put your onion in the freezer for 10 minutes before chopping it. It freezes the juices just enough to slow down the process of it turning in to a gas, giving you a few minutes to chop the onion without tears.

Final score:

40points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

I've been doing this for years - works perfectly.

11points

#47

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Got fridge hard butter and you want to bake? Cheese grate it.

It will still be work if you're hand mixing, but it's better than trying to chop it.

scw55 , Klaus Nielsen Report

Final score:

40points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

I use a tip from Mary Berry to chop it and put it in some tepid water for a few minute. The butter won't absorb any water so it doesn't matter if it gets wet. Particularly useful if your microwave has random hot spots in it.

4points

#48

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People When you're moving and have to disassemble furniture, wrap up all the screws and stuff in some tape and then stick it to the furniture.

Tooblekane , Steve Johnson Report

Final score:

40points

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GirlFriday 3 years ago

I use sandwich bags and tape the bags onto the furniture.

22points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#49

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Nail polish remover gets permanent marker off skin. You know, in case someone draws a D on your face.

WearingCoats , Kaushik Narasimhan Report

Final score:

39points

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T. 3 years ago

You may not want to do this near the eyes - nail polish remover mostly contains some quite nasty solvents like: acetone, ethyl acetate and isopropyl alcohol. Even in cosmetic quality, those chemicals can be really harmful especially to your eyes.

28points

#50

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People You can do the Heimlich maneuver on yourself. Use a chair or countertop, press yourself against it(right under your rib cage), and press down hard. Should force air up and dislodge a blockage.

Djason_Unchaind , Howcast Report

Final score:

38points

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NatalieC 3 years ago

This happened to me twice in my life. I was choking and threw myself over the back of a chair. Also, heimliched my dog once. God bless Mr. Heimlich.

4points

#51

Splash some water your face. As a mammal, you have a diving instinct, so water on your face triggers a response: you wake up, there's more oxygen to your brain, you feel better, plus your face is wet.

phargle Report

Final score:

37points

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Heather Makemson 3 years ago

This is true and really will speed up a sluggish morning.

5points

#52

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you ever take a pill and get that stuck-in-throat feeling after, just hold a sip of water in your mouth then lay down flat on your back and swallow it. Goes away instantly every time.

Vegetable-Bat-8475 , JESHOOTS Report

Final score:

37points

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Jonathan 3 years ago

Also good sometimes for pesky acid reflux.

10points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#53

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If your coffee tastes too bitter, stir in a small pinch of salt.

neohylanmay , Emre Report

Final score:

35points

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Martin John 3 years ago

My grandmother--who lived to almost 101 and drank coffee even with her meals--swore by a pinch of salt in the grounds before brewing to bring out the flavor.

3points

#54

Smell is closely associated with memory. If you're studying for an exam, buy an odd scented eraser (like pickle scent). Everytime you try to memorize something, take a sniff. Take that eraser to the test and sniff it when you're having trouble remembering an answer

SixxTheSandman Report

Final score:

34points

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Paul Davis 3 years ago

You can actually enhance this trick by using several different smells of things that are acceptable to bring into an exam. Smell your eraser for one section, smell your pencil wood for a different section, etc. I had a friend who literally did this with spices because he had gotten permission from his professor to bring the spices into the exam.

18points

#55

If you have stains somewhere hard to bleach (like the top of a toilet bowl or a shower floor), put down paper towels first. It soaks up the bleach and keeps it in place while it does its job. This works like magic, seriously.

Lulu_42 Report

Final score:

34points

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Paul K. Johnson 3 years ago

I use this technique for all kinds of things. For example, if you want to remove labels that don't come off with water then take a paper towel and fold it in half. I typically use paint thinner but cooking oil will work too. Saturate the paper towel and press it against the label. If you can lay the item on its side with the label up it works best. Press the paper towel onto the label and leave it for 30 minutes. The label will peel right off and the glue will wipe off too. If the label is plastic this doesn't work though. It will loosen the edges but it takes a LOT longer to creep under the edge to the middle of the label.

12points

#56

The most successful time you can schedule any given meeting/appointment/interview is 11am. Remember this well.

Bitfi2 Report

Final score:

33points

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LesAnimaux 3 years ago

I have a job interview at 10.30. Close enough?

16points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#57

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you’re in college, don’t buy your textbooks until you actually need to use them. I’ve saved hundreds of dollars by not buying “required” textbooks that we never used

JustSeanAgain , Scott Barkley Report

Final score:

32points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

But if it turns out it was essential, they may all be gone.

18points

omgIamafraidofreddit , ajay_suresh Report

#58

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People That rubbing alcohol removes chewing gum.

I'd go through a 20 layer deep marketing funnel to get to that tip because it really does work.

Final score:

31points

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Linda van der Pal 3 years ago

I only knew about using peanut butter to remove gum from your hair.

4points

whole_nottha_issue Report

#59

Learn how to fall. Where to hit, how to disperse energy. It can really save you in uncertain situation.

Final score:

31points

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Doc Thissen 3 years ago

"Throw yourself at the ground and miss." -Douglas Adams.

7points

#60

If you are painting using painters tape (doing corners or stripes etc) first paint along the edges with the colour that's under the tape, let it dry a little so it won't mix, then put your to colour in. It stops the 'bleed' effect because that won't be visible and now the tape is sealed.

Kutanra Report

Final score:

31points

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Professore CG 3 years ago

I can't visualize this - how does it work? What does this mean: "then put your to colour in."

10points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#61

Use vinegar to wash anything stinky. Gym shoes, clothes left in a plastic bag, etc. Regular detergent and what not usually still leaves a bit of smell. Add half a cup of white vinegar to the wash, smell gone!

StrngThngs Report

Final score:

30points

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Ozacoter 3 years ago

If possible use also a 90 degrees Celsius program.

6points

#62

Write a list and cross things off when you accomplish the teensiest thing. It builds momentum.

elizabeth498 Report

Final score:

27points

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grafxgal60073 3 years ago

Lists can be an amazing confidence booster when used. But when I put up lists for my adult daughter and her BF (who looks like Rasputin and I am NOT kidding, 6'4", wild black facial hair) ... three months on, nothing's checked off. Gee, we ran out of what? And the Wifi password doesn't work? I try the passive aggressive approach ... didn't work. Things aren't done by the end of this week, he gets a bus ticket back to his mother and this guy is 45. Thank you for letting me vent.

13points

#63

Always carrying a $20 with you no matter where you go. So many times I’ve gone to get gas and find out my debit or credit card gets declined. Truly a lifesaver!

Airialbot Report

Final score:

27points

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Kiss Army Premium 3 years ago

My husband, son and I all carry and emergency $20 in our wallets as well as another emergency $20 in each car's glove box. If it gets used, I replace it ASAP. This was something that my father instilled in me.

0points

#64

To get rid of fried oil smells in the kitchen/house, take 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of vinegar and add rosemary, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and boil. Grease smell goes away and house smells great. Works great after Buffalo wing night.

AbandonChip Report

Final score:

27points

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Donkey boi 3 years ago

That's a lot of effort. I use and extraction hood and open the window.

22points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#65

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Ladies who love sundresses but hate tights? Use some underarm deodorant on your thighs to avoid the thigh rub.

clarketl29 , Blubel Report

Final score:

26points

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Candace Fitzpatrick 3 years ago

I use a cheap, drugstore mattifying makeup primer. Just rub a pea size amount on the inner thighs. It really works for me.

11points

#66

If you get food/grease stains on your clothes, cover the stain with dishwashing liquid. The stain will come off when you wash your clothes.

Magster56 Report

Final score:

26points

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Heather Makemson 3 years ago

This is 100% true and will get out butter, dressing, egg yolk, cooking oil, whatever. Just don't use too much or your washing machine will look like a bad 80s sitcom with suds flooding the laundry room.

6points

#67

There is such a thing called car body language when driving. If you watch you’ll notice people will move slightly in their lanes about 5 to 10 seconds before they switch lanes. They will move in the direction they intend to go and as far as I can this is not a conscious decision.

pithiopolis Report

Final score:

25points

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Paul Davis 3 years ago

My experience with car driving is that at least 1 out of 3 cars are being driven by people who never make conscious decisions about anything.

43points

#68

Keep the instructions for any Ikea furniture you get. (They are also online) Then if you have to move, you can disassemble them and save a lot of moving expenses due to the reduced space requirement.

Arcinbiblo12 Report

Final score:

24points

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Ozacoter 3 years ago

Download the manuals from the site before you forget the names.

19points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

#69

Ever have a split butt-knuckle? Some of us cold-climate people know about it.
Dry air+ tight clothing+ clothing layers=a split in the skin at the tailbone. A split butt-knuckle. The cure?
Warm water bath with baking soda. Rinse. Pat dry (no rubbing) dry with a hair dryer. THEN apply a layer of Carmex.
Cured overnight.

LuxuriousCoat Report

Final score:

24points

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Donkey boi 3 years ago

The fact that somewhere in the world, the phrase 'Split butt-knuckle' means something is the most fascinating thing I've heard today!

13points

#70

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People If you have a dishwasher, I’m sure you’re familiar with the vague annoyance of pools of water being left on your dishes.

After the cycle is done, grab a clean towel, and hang it flat on the inside of the door and close gently (don’t slam it, it’s ok to be open a crack still) and wait about 30 minutes. Your dishes will be completely dry.

sunlit_cairn , Brent Schmidt Report

Final score:

23points

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Paul Davis 3 years ago

We leave the dishwasher door cracked open after it finishes.

2points

#71

Clean jewelry with dish soap, since other cleaning supplies might scratch it (like hand soap or anything that exfoliates) or chemically react with the metals (usually that's harsh cleaning supplies) and dish soap is intended to clean glass and ceramic without scratching it and silverware without reacting with the metal, etc.

mojomcm Report

Final score:

22points

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Marianne 3 years ago

Toothpaste works miracles on silver!

5points

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#72

Blank PowerPoint presentation in reading mode will prevent the computer from locking automatically

testthrowawayzz Report

Final score:

22points

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ojjunior 3 years ago

Place your mouse over a working wrist watch also works.

5points

#73

If your hands smell like garlic, just rub them against metal like your sink. The smell will disappear.

Stokbakko Report

Final score:

22points

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RaroaRaroa 3 years ago

But I love it when my hands smell of garlic!

18points

#74

Use shaving cream as anti-fog. I used it on the inside of my motorcycle visor. Smear it on, let it dry, then rinse off and dry. It also works for bathroom mirrors. You can use it on a small spot so you can still see when you get out of the shower.

Caspers_Shadow Report

Final score:

21points

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Kate Kyffin 3 years ago

I heard that shaving cream can be used to cool sun burn. Not tried it myself though.....

4points

RealisticDelusions77 , Kaboompics Report

#75

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Lock your car door with one hand while you're touching your keys with the other. Once you get in the habit, no more lockouts.

Final score:

21points

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JXXXF 3 years ago

Erm, the hand that has the key tends to lock the car door... you know, with that button in the picture...

12points

#76

Permanent marker on a countertop? Use hair spray, lifts it right up!

sashabybee Report

Final score:

21points

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El Dee 3 years ago

Works on pen leaked into shirt pockets too..

2points

#77

Mayonnaise to remove water stains in wood from cups and glasses.

rogerthatonce Report

Final score:

21points

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grafxgal60073 3 years ago

Coasters. Ask your server the next time you're at a restaurant for a bunch of coasters. Alcohol distributors give these out by the thousands ... free for them, coasters for me LOL

1point

#78

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People When you are on your phone and you messed up in the middle of the word instead of tapping in the middle of the word just hold your space bar and drag it

69Nice- , Charlotte May Report

Final score:

20points

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Blake Ingram 3 years ago

This feature, I believe, only works on the more recent Androids, with the feature being enabled.

3points

therenousername , https://www.pexels.com/@klaus-nielsen Report

#79

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Lighting spaghetti on fire to light candles (the big ones) instead of using paper

Final score:

20points

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Shelp 3 years ago

This doesn't work, trust me, I've tried several times

8points

#80

Use a pop socket to hang jewelry on a flat wall/bed frame. I use it to hang my necklace up every night. Sounds stupid, but it’s right next to where I sleep so if I forget to take it off I don’t have to get up, and it hasn’t tangled once since I started using it. Saves the hassle of untangling a tiny chain.

Street_Tacos__ Report

Final score:

20points

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LesAnimaux 3 years ago

Just me or are pop sockets too expensive for this?

17points

#81

if you stand up too fast and your head starts to spin/rush/blackout tighten your abs as hard as you can and it’ll help drastically reduce the head rush. you can also do it preemptively to help stop it before it even happens

54turtlelord Report

Final score:

20points

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Sleazy Weaver 3 years ago

I read the same thing but about buttcheeks. Does any kind of clenching work?

5points

#82

When you have hiccups. Tilt your head to the side. Keep it that way. Hold your breath and take 8 small gulps of water. Hiccups will be gone.

doggsofdoom Report

Final score:

20points

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

I use the breathe holding method. Take as deep a breath as you are able - get those lungs full - and hold as long as you can. You can't hiccup if there's no room to draw in more air, and if you can block at least one or better, two, they almost always give up.

8points

#83

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People When it is icy or going through somewhere wet, always have both hands free to break any fall.

sweethomeall , Susanne Nilsson Report

Final score:

19points

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LesAnimaux 3 years ago

I also learned that 'walk like a penguin' works when it's slippery.

7points

#84

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Keep a small squeegee in the shower if you have glass walls or door. Squeegee before you get out after showering. No soap or water stains.

amahler03 , Alan Levine Report

Final score:

19points

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Professore CG 3 years ago

I do this alll the time. Nothing beats squeegeeing in the nude! Don Aslett, author of "Is there life after housework?" taught me this.

2points

ArbitraryContrarianX Report

#85

If you have trouble keeping your things organized, create designated spaces for them that are close to where they end up when you're at your laziest.

Final score:

19points

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Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago

Having designated places for important items such as your keys, phone and mask is a great way to reduce the chances that they'll be misplaced.

2points

#86

All your kindling for a fire is wet and all you have is matches and snacks, any corn chip will light into a ball of flames.

NeutralTarget Report

Final score:

18points

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Rizzan 3 years ago

Hmmm...Fritos or freezing...Fritos or freezing...hmmm...

5points

#87

Trouble swallowing pills? Squeeze your left thumb in your fist while you swallow. No idea why but it suppresses the gag reflex.

GirlsPMYourSpread Report

Final score:

18points

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Jonathan 3 years ago

I swallow pills with little bit of food.

8points

WateredDownHotSauce Report

#88

Use Noxzema cream to treat sunburns.

As soon as you realized you are burt, rinse the area with cool water, pat mostly dry, and slather a thick layer of Noxzema on. Don't wash it off, just leave it. Once the cream has dried, you can rise off and reapply if you want.

Final score:

16points

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Candace Fitzpatrick 3 years ago

Noxzema was created as a sunburn relief cream but people found it useful as a face cleanser and for shaving.

6points

#89

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Yell at your vacuum cleaner to get your dogs to stop barking at it.

IAmNotScottBakula , Emery Way Report

Final score:

15points

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Scagsy 3 years ago

My dog just joins in barking if I ever yell. He thinks if I'm shouting, he should show solidarity and shout as well. He's a good boi.

25points

istiredofyourshart Report

#90

Burned chili taste can be fixed with peanut butter. Shut up. Just do it.

Final score:

12points

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Dónal Ó Murchadha 3 years ago

What is burned chili taste?

0points

#91

40 Of The Best Life Hacks That Sound Fake But Actually Work, Shared By People Don't buy a new plastic shower curtain - throw the dirty one in the washing machine by itself with somw detergent and it will be like new.

Ralphmove , Paulo O Report

Final score:

10points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

Does washing something that's dirty count as a hack now?

38points

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

Am i the only one that loves these posts???

32points

Yugan Talovich 3 years ago

8points

Bumble 3 years ago

If you love them so much, you should join reddit. The place where BP steals every single post like this.

2points

A. Jones 3 years ago

I enjoy these posts too, even if I may know some of these helpful tricks. ;J

0points

JennyLaRue 3 years ago

I'm confused as to where the "fake sounding" element in the article title comes in. These all seem like perfectly plausible bits of advice.

29points

Obi Wang Kenobi 3 years ago

It's probably because they are so ingenious!

2points

Selina Ali 3 years ago

I’m struggling to understand the bit where it’s supposed to be fake. A lot of these aren’t relevant in the UK but there’s some sound advice on many of these posts.

9points

IlovemydogShilo 3 years ago

Live the way the title says “shared by people “. Who else would be sharing it? Animals? Aliens??

4points

Memere 3 years ago

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

0points

Eleni Aggeliki 3 years ago

My cat is The Terminator. If it moves, he kills. He ate his first kill and threw up within seconds. Never seen him so disgusted. Now he just kills them and calls me to give him a treat. He's turned mercinary.

4points

somnomania 3 years ago

wish mine was like that, instead she catches them and then walks around growling until someone manages to corner her and take it away (whether it's dead or not)

0points

Jo Firth 3 years ago

After cutting up onions, peeling prawns, doing anything that leaves your hands smelling of food - wet them and rub them on the stainless steel tap. Takes away odours instantly. Or go to a kitchenware house and buy stainless steel soap.

2points

Sean Matherne 3 years ago

My favorite life hack that is pretty unbelievable until you try it: remove smells from your hands (fish, garlic, etc.) by rubbing them on stainless steel while you wash them. If you have a stainless steel sink it works great. They even make stainless steel bars of "soap" for this purpose. Works like magic.

2points

Gandalf the Pink 3 years ago (edited)

Here's a lifehack for hiccups that works 100% of the time for me, 100%. No more drinking upside down or making someone surprise you, no. Take a deep breath, as deep as you can. Then, bring your teeth together and blow out on an S, making a snake sound, sssssssss! 🐍Blow air out real slowly like that. When you're out of air, push some more out, try it, there is usually a little more left. Then take another deep breath and do it again. Two to five times should do the trick. If you hic while doing the sssssss, just get straight back into the sssSSSssing 🐍and keep focused. This is a common singing exercise, and there is some science to why it works. Hiccups is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, which is a muscle that sits like a belt around your lungs. Singing, and especially this exercise, is focused on the diaphragm, so this distracts it for a minute and it "forgets" the spasm. Voila! Hiccups no more!

2points

Axolotl King 3 years ago

One time I had the hiccups and so as a joke my grandpa told me to look in the mirror to scare myself. Going along with it just because, I actually went and just looked in the mirror and my hiccups were gone afterwards. Voodoo magic

0points

DuchessDegu 3 years ago

I just sit on a comfortable position and focus really hard on reading material, game, tv show etc usually the hiccups go away within a couple of minutes. If you get annoyed, embarrassed or try not to hiccup it usually gets worse!

0points

Yoga Kitty 3 years ago

You can also sit on a chair (sitting is easier than standing), breathe out completely, close your nose with your fingers and then try several times to breathe in through your blocked nose. This relaxes the diaphragm within seconds! Helps against hiccups, heartburn and sometimes even anxiety.

0points

23AClark 3 years ago

Very nice and useful post. A couple of things I knew about, but there were many that I didn't.

1point

Colin Matthews 3 years ago

If you have a song stuck in your head, sing the last few lines and then announce the next song to yourself.

1point

Caroline 3 years ago

I think this is the 1st time I learnt some proper hacks rather than the ones we see constantly or are pure silliness.

1point

J Rob 3 years ago

Some are irrelevant, i.e. turn signal yet some seem fairly pragmatic (learn the words for please and thank you). I think that we have an amalgamation of submissions and they all don't meet the criteria of the main title post. Most are fun in some way.

1point

Monica Pryts 2 years ago

On the flip side, I've nearly gotten into accidents because of drivers who use their turn signals when they're not turning. I hate driving.

0points

Tacocat 3 years ago

Chapstick works for a lot of purposes. Put on incoming pimples before bed, use to get difficult rings off, soothe a burn, etc.

0points

Yort 3 years ago

“Shared by people” as opposed to WHAT @title

0points

Carrie B 3 years ago

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Vicky Z 3 years ago

Am i the only one that loves these posts???

32points

Yugan Talovich 3 years ago

8points

Bumble 3 years ago

If you love them so much, you should join reddit. The place where BP steals every single post like this.

2points

A. Jones 3 years ago

I enjoy these posts too, even if I may know some of these helpful tricks. ;J

0points

JennyLaRue 3 years ago

I'm confused as to where the "fake sounding" element in the article title comes in. These all seem like perfectly plausible bits of advice.

29points

Obi Wang Kenobi 3 years ago

It's probably because they are so ingenious!

2points

Selina Ali 3 years ago

I’m struggling to understand the bit where it’s supposed to be fake. A lot of these aren’t relevant in the UK but there’s some sound advice on many of these posts.

9points

IlovemydogShilo 3 years ago

Live the way the title says “shared by people “. Who else would be sharing it? Animals? Aliens??

4points

Memere 3 years ago

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

0points

Eleni Aggeliki 3 years ago

4points

somnomania 3 years ago

wish mine was like that, instead she catches them and then walks around growling until someone manages to corner her and take it away (whether it's dead or not)

0points

Jo Firth 3 years ago

2points

Sean Matherne 3 years ago

2points

Gandalf the Pink 3 years ago (edited)

2points

Axolotl King 3 years ago

0points