We come across a lot of life hacks, and some of them sound outrageous. A Redditor asked on a popular forum, what’s a life hack that sounds made up, but is 100% useful? and here are the top results:
1. Soothe a Burnt Tongue with Sugar
Soothing a burnt tongue with sugar may sound false, but it works. The sweetness of the sugar can help to mask any unpleasant taste that may linger in the mouth.
“Put sugar on your tongue to soothe a burnt tongue.” a Redditor said.
2. Don’t Take Notes As You Read, Do This Instead
“This is a good study method when you have to read large chunks of the textbook. Instead of taking notes as you go, you just read a whole section all the way through, then pause at the end of the section to write down every key point you remember.
Then you can go back and scan the section again for anything you couldn’t recall. It forces you to actually think about what you’re reading and comprehend it well enough to make notes in your own words, instead of just mindlessly copying from the book.” a user said.
3. The 25-Minute Alarm Hack
“If you have to wake up by alarm, set your clock 25 min before you have to get up. It’ll break the REM cycle, and then your 2nd alarm wakes you up after a 20-min nap so you feel rested.” said one.
“Hey I do this and it totally works! Mine goes off 30m before I want to be up, and has two 15m snoozes.” said another.
4. Hacks For Relieving Mosquito Bite Itching And Pain
“just heat up a spoon and press it on the spot. In order to not burn yourself, don’t make it too hot or not too long. Works also for other insect bites and stitches.” a user said.
“Put sugar on a mosquito bite to help stop the itch and swelling.” another added.
5. A Simple Tape Life Hack
Folding the end of the tape creates a handy little tab that you can easily grasp the next time you need to use the tape. It’s a small, but useful life hack that can save time and make everyday tasks a little easier.
“Always fold over the end of the tape to create a little flap for the next time you need it.” said one.
6. Use Shaving Soap To Prevent Glasses From Fogging Up
“Put shaving soap on your glasses (both sides), let it dry then wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. Then use your glasses cloth. Anti-fog for about a week or two. Better than any “official” spray I’ve ever used.
“Can confirm this does work with regular shaving cream too, I knew someone who did it with their diving goggles.” said another.
7. Hacks To Stop Hiccups
“A teaspoon of cider vinegar (or maybe your preferred vinegar) will stop hiccups. Nothing else worked for me and I would get them quite a bit. A good shock to the system I reckon.” said one.
“Shot of pickle juice works too! disgusting but effective!” another added. “Lemon juice also works (here pretty much everyone keeps bottled lemon juice at home for tea).” said another.
8. Healing Hacks for Ankle Sprains and Coughs
“If you sprain your ankle, take a brown paper bag, tear it into wide strips, soak the strips in vinegar, wrap them around said ankle, tie your foot in a plastic bag and go to bed. Feels so much better the next day.
If you have a bad cough, put Vapo-Rub on the bottom of your feet, put on socks over it, and go to bed. Wake up the next morning feeling way better. I am apparently all about healing in my sleep…” a user said.
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