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Here are all the ways to remove a zip-tie without cutting it
It's easy enough to snip a cable tie with cutters, but in some cases, you might want to remove It without cutting it. If you need to re-use the cable tie or want to avoid the risk of cutting a cable by...
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100 ways to "slightly improve your life without really trying"
The Guardian's "Saturday Magazine Team" offers 100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying, perfect for those who knew not to burden themselves with New Year's resolutions or who have...
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The CDC warns of counterfeit N95/KN95 masks
The CDC's masks page is full of useful information about what makes a mask good at blocking germs. I'm afraid I have bad news about that unbranded box of "coffee filter" masks you got online....
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How to remove snow from a roof
Assuming you have the right roof, the right pitch, the right snow and the right broom—works every time!
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How to fold a plastic shopping bag the right way
There are two options for storing plastic shopping bags. You can do it like me and just shove them into the drawer or compartment where a compressed mass of low density polyethylene slowly forms. Or...
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Why are a restaurant's roasted vegetables so much tastier than homemade ones?
The simple answer to why roasted vegetables from a restaurant taste so good: lots of fat and salt and high heat. Refer to the list below and watch Ethan Chlebowski's useful instructional video for the...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: the government is going to remotely zap you if you...
Here's Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) explaining how the government plans to force you to eat "Bill Gates"' shmeat instead of real cheeseburgers. Marjorie Taylor Greene says the...
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Email templates to help you say "no" in any situation
Claudia Dawson says "How to say no is a collection of email templates that you can use to decline social events, meetings, dates, phone chats and other work-related requests you might get. Some of...
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How to take advantage of airline mistake fares and flash deals
Nomadico is a new weekly newsletter with tips for working travelers. (It's published by Cool Tools Lab, which I run with Kevin Kelly). In the latest issue, editor Tim Leffler recommends a Twitter...
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This is the fastest and easiest way to cut a bell pepper
I've been cutting peppers in a way that closely resembles the chef's method. It's a great way to neatly cut the pepper into strips and not have to deal with the mess of getting seeds stuck to the...
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Brilliant tip requires only a toilet, bag of screws and a box of elastic bands
I don't want to spoil the reveal in this brilliant how-to video, but I know what I'm having for dinner tonight!
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I have perfected the way to fit a trash bag into a step can. Allow me to...
Jimmy Wah's appreciation for the way a solder's ankle "so elegantly curve into his boot" in Good Morning Vietnam echoes my affinity for a well-fitted trash bag into a step trash can. Over the years,...
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Man explains why you should wash your ass
In this video, a man helpfully explains that you should wash your ass. He even makes several key recommendations which will ensure your ass is thoroughly clean, lest anyone come "into close proximity...
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Miss the sounds of the office while working from home? This website provides...
Sound Of Colleagues provides the everyday sounds of office life if your ears are missing those noises while working from home. You can adjust the sounds of the coffee machine, people, telephone, rain...
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Recommend Me a Book is a site that will help you find something good to read
Recommend Me a Book is a site that presents the first page of a book without revealing the author or cover. If the text sparks your interest, you can click the reveal button to find out the title and...
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Visit your local creative reuse center to donate or discover used art supplies
Visit your local creative reuse center to donate or discover used art supplies. This website offers a list of creative use centers in various cities around the U.S., so check it out to find one near...
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Five ways to hack the happiness treadmill
Most people tend to move toward a happiness "set point" after good things or bad things happen to them. Philip Brickman and Donald T. Campbell coined the term "hedonic treadmill" to describe this...
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How much can you get if an airline bumps you?
Airlines are overselling more than ever, making air travel more miserable than ever. The good news is that you are entitled to compensation if you get bumped and put on another flight that results in a...
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Create a note that can be viewed after your death on the We Expire site
WeExpire is a free-to-use website that allows users to create a note that will be read when they die. The note gets attached to a QR code, which a user can give to a trusted person. Here's how it...
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If you want a pill to work faster, lay down on your right side
If you want your medication to kick in as fast as possible, lay down on your right side. It beats standing up, according to a computer model of the human stomach. From New Atlas: Led by Prof. Rajat...
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