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Age equals wisdom, they say. And you can’t argue much. Just think of all the little things you had no clue about two days or two years ago. And we’re talking something seemingly insignificant, like correctly putting eyedrops in your eyes, tying trash bags and mastering zip lock bags. But boy, they make a difference.

And there’s a guy named Sidneyraz who basically won the internet for sharing these kind of tips and tricks with his huge audience of 3.3 million followers on his TikTok channel. Sidneyraz set out on a mission to “tell you things I didn’t know before I was in my 30s,” and so it’s basically an open offer to learn from his journey to know-how, aka slip ups, rather than learning them the hard way.

Below, we wrapped up some of Sidneyraz’s newest bits of advice, so scroll down and enjoy. Also, after you’re done, be sure to share more of his posts in our Bored Panda features here and here.

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You Can Vacuum Seal A Ziplock Bag With A Straw

You Can Vacuum Seal A Ziplock Bag With A Straw

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You Can Vacuum Up Cinnamon To Make Vacuuming Smell Better

You Can Vacuum Up Cinnamon To Make Vacuuming Smell Better

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#3

Powdered Sugar Is Just Regular Sugar Blended

Powdered Sugar Is Just Regular Sugar Blended

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Ange Marsden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried this with a flatmates blender years ago and a cloud of sugar came out the blender like it had caught fire. I utterly $hit myself thinking I'd written off her new blender and stuck to buying it pre-powdered ever since.

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Sidneyraz decided to start his now-viral video series “things I didn’t know before I was in my 30s” after people really liked one of his first videos named 'Here's something you should know about being in your 30s. It's better than your 20s.' Many people found Sid’s content useful and relatable, and he immediately became a sensation. Now, Sid boasts a whopping 3.4 million followers and 98.4M total likes on his TikTok channel.

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You Can Check The Level Of Your Grill's Propane Tank By Pouring Hot Water On It

You Can Check The Level Of Your Grill's Propane Tank By Pouring Hot Water On It

where evet it's cold, that's how much I have

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#5

How You're Actually Supposed To Squat

How You're Actually Supposed To Squat

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#6

Travel Pillows Go In Front

Travel Pillows Go In Front

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In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Sid told us that his most popular videos are ones that have to do with the most common items that people use. That includes things like travel pillows, English muffins, trash bags, plungers, and so on."We all use the same things every day and [without questioning them] because that's how we were taught, but we have no idea why or if it's even right. So when I post a video showing a different way, it blows minds," the creator explained.

#7

You Have To Roll The Lemon And Then Poke Holes In It In Order For The Juice To Come Out

You Have To Roll The Lemon And Then Poke Holes In It In Order For The Juice To Come Out

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Bella10
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roll, poke and put it in the microwave for 20 seconds. So much juicier that way, especially limes

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#8

You Can Use A Cheese Grater To Slice Cold Hard Butter

You Can Use A Cheese Grater To Slice Cold Hard Butter

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#9

You Can Unscrew A Bathtub Drain To Unclog It

You Can Unscrew A Bathtub Drain To Unclog It

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Sid believes that we tend to experience both heartbreak and true joy before our 30s. “There are large ups and downs but, hopefully, they help us to be more empathetic people. They’re hard lessons but needed," he told us a while back. The creator added that right now, he’s learning all these things too. “I don’t want anyone to feel as alone as I have in the past when I didn’t know something [older folks understood quite well]," the TikToker said.

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#10

The Temperature For Weather Reports Is Taken In The Shade

The Temperature For Weather Reports Is Taken In The Shade

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#11

You Can Clean And Sharpen A Coffee Grinder With Rice

You Can Clean And Sharpen A Coffee Grinder With Rice

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Tim S
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find this dubious. Cutting anything in a grinder necessarily dulls the blades somewhat. Might it "clean out" some of the residue there? Maybe. But saying that it "sharpens" the blades has to be wrong. Let's take this to it's logical conclusion: according to him, a grinder that is used only for rice would never get dull. I could be wrong, but this sounds like something that keeps getting passed around but is ultimately based on nothing.

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#12

You Can Actually Peel Many Cloves Of Garlic By Shaking It In A Container

You Can Actually Peel Many Cloves Of Garlic By Shaking It In A Container

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It’s no secret that most people tend to romanticize nostalgia and look back on their memories with the sense that the old times were somehow better. It feels tempting to think of the old days as simpler and less chaotic than the present.

This is especially true when we look back on our childhood or earlier days, and focus on positive memories. In contrast, the present moment seems always challenging in one way or another, and only after it’s long gone can we look back at it with a sense of appreciation.

#13

The Best Way To Fold These Chairs

The Best Way To Fold These Chairs

foot, hand and pull

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#14

You Can Easily Roll Up A Milk Jug If You Put Hot Water In It

You Can Easily Roll Up A Milk Jug If You Put Hot Water In It

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Safy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just use my belly and press it against the counter to suck out as much as I can and fold it up. lol

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#15

You Can Open A Hard To Open Jar With A Bottle Opener

You Can Open A Hard To Open Jar With A Bottle Opener

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LMW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or you can tap the sides of the lid with spoon, knife, or fork

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#16

You Can Catch Drywall Dust By Putting Painter's Tape On The Wall

You Can Catch Drywall Dust By Putting Painter's Tape On The Wall

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Safy
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We tried this and it ended up being more of a hassle than it was worth. We were hanging curtain rods though. I just got the vacuum and my husband did the drilling. lol

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#18

You're Not Supposed To Roll A Sleeping Bag When You're Packing It

You're Not Supposed To Roll A Sleeping Bag When You're Packing It

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David Andrews
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on the sleeping bag. Modern ones with the loose stuffing, just ram it into the bag. Older ones with a flat layer of stuffing, you need to roll

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#19

Folding Chairs Can Support Umbrellas

Folding Chairs Can Support Umbrellas

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Shyla Clay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have a kitten, everything in your house with legs has tiny holes in them.

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You Can Tie A Tie In Less Than 10 Seconds If It's Not Around Your Neck

You Can Tie A Tie In Less Than 10 Seconds If It's Not Around Your Neck

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#22

You're Supposed To Clean A Cheese Grater From The Inside

You're Supposed To Clean A Cheese Grater From The Inside

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#23

You Can Sharpen Scissors By Cutting Aluminum Foil

You Can Sharpen Scissors By Cutting Aluminum Foil

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#24

You Can Squeeze Annoying Packages To Open Them

You Can Squeeze Annoying Packages To Open Them

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MMcD
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Use a can opener on durable plastic packaging too. It can be awkward, but it works

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#25

You Can Use Cold Water To Get These Yellow Cleaning Gloves Off

You Can Use Cold Water To Get These Yellow Cleaning Gloves Off

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#26

You Can Clean The Inside Of Your Electric Razor

You Can Clean The Inside Of Your Electric Razor

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#27

Steering Wheels In Cars Adjust Backwards And Forwards

Steering Wheels In Cars Adjust Backwards And Forwards

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KENOBI
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah some cars even do it mechanically and save the steering wheel position of up to 3 people

Sally Signup
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not on all cars. Admittedly, I've always driven older cars, so maybe that's a thing on newer ones. My current car is 17 years old.

JJ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It also depends on the car's class. Usually higher priced/bigger cars have this feature, small/cheaper ones not.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hink unless it is really old (like 20yrs plus), at least the bigger ones all have this feature. If it does, the switch is usually underneath the steeringwheel. It's not obvious and you need to fumble around a bit.

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Sharon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not mine. Just up and down. Would love it to adjust back and forward. My last truck did but not this one.

Robert T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They don't on any of mine. I have one that adjusts up and down only. The other two have fixed wheels. Backwards and forwards requires a pair of tubes that slide in and out of one another and although it was invented a long time ago, is not that common. Up down requires a universal joint and they are more common now, as they are part of the safety mechanism that pulls the wheel away from you in the event of a crash.

David Brown
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has this dude lived under a rock for the majority of his life?

Colin Timp
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called telescopic steering adjustment. Not all cars have it.

Autistic apricot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bu dad showed my how cars worked yesterday (I asked) and now I know all this cool stuff! (He did offer to let me drive around the car park but I knew I’d get in trouble lol)

Lakota Wolf
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's wonderful! From personal experience, it's REALLY good to know how to check your oil, ATF, windshield wiper fluid, etc., not necessarily so you can do all the maintenance "on your own" but so that you won't get fleeced by an unsavory mechanic. I'm female (well, technically) and my dad still taught me all he knew about cars. I know how to change brake discs, tires, fanbelts, and how to do an oil change. I never dare any of it myself on my ridiculous beast of a Volkswagen van, but I know enough to know when the mechanic is trying to overcharge me. Plus - dad wisdom is invaluable and to be treasured :) I wish my dad was still around (sustained catastrophic brain damage when I was 18, so he's been "gone" since then, though his body lived until last year).

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Emily
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew this would have the same comment as the visor one of "not all cars"

Elisha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg is it only me who thinks this guy looks like jesus

Jamie Mcdonald
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all cars have a telescoping steering wheel, most do but definitely not all.

Bi-Polar Express
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not every car. But my 1976 Ford did, so this has been around for a while.

Cliff Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I drove a VW New Beetle for 10 years. Raised and Lowered the Steering Wheel many times and NEVER knew the Steering Column “telescoped” until I went to sell it and the buyer hopped in and immediately pulled the steering wheel closer (as well as down) totally leaving me feeling stupid. Luckily I’ve got super long arms and it had always been in the spot I’d have set anyway. When I told my wife she said, “of course it does that”. It made me feel like I had doubled down on the backgammon of stupid at that point.

Bedlamite
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dammit! I just pulled the steering wheel off my car trying to get it to telescope out!

ravina nimje
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called telescopic steering and its not a feature in every car.

Mihai Mara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

more advice: "When you rotate the steering wheel the car's wheels will also rotate in that direction! Very useful when making turns, guys!"

Valisbourne Spiritforge
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have never seen this. Up and down, yes. Forward or backward? No. Sounds cool for peeps with different arm lengths.

Adam
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called telescoping steering wheels. Semis have had these for years

NotTodaySatan!!
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are so many people behaving as though there wasn't a time you didn't know a lot of these things either? Knowing a steering wheel may be telescopic or that sun visors extend is not something one knows until they are shown, read it in the manual or figure it out by accident. Regardless, there was a time you were ignorant about it so there are understandably others who are in the same boat. It isn't impressive to demean someone by thinking you're more intelligent simply because you know visors extend. Geez.

Paul Z.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And up and down. Welcome to the world bro... 🤦🏻‍♂️

Aboredpanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't this mandatory to learn in driving-school in his country? 😅

Charles 222
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If someone doesn't know shït about their/any vehicle,,, they shouldn't be driving with their defective brain

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#28

To Avoid Getting Burned, Light The Sparkles From The Bottom

To Avoid Getting Burned, Light The Sparkles From The Bottom

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You Can Pour Grease Directly Into The Sink

You Can Pour Grease Directly Into The Sink

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DDmaybeandor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, you pour it in the middle of the trash can on top of whatever looks the least “melty”. You loose the game if it touches the trash bag while hot. Bonus points if you can pour it into some sort of container on the top of the trash.

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#30

You Can Fry An Egg In The Microwave

You Can Fry An Egg In The Microwave

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You're Supposed To Pop Popsicles Apart

You're Supposed To Pop Popsicles Apart

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