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What can I punch?
I'd like to punch something like this to destress:
I don't have one though. What general household items can I put together to allow me to do the same?
Moderator note: "Mind hacks" are off-topic here. This question is about a substitute-tool for a…
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How to read in bed without upsetting my wife?
Before I fall asleep, I like to get into my bed and do some reading. My wife however likes to fall asleep as soon as she is in bed. I have a small lamp on my side which I use but it scatters too much light into the room and bothers her and she can't…
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How to clean the inside of a desktop computer without a vacuum
Say I open a desktop computer case and it's very dusty -- not an uncommon situation. However, Oh no! I forgot my vacuum! What else can I use to thoroughly clean the inside of the computer?
I considered compressed air as this is available in most…
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How to find my way without a compass?
We went for a tracking camp a week ago. While collecting wood for a fire, I discovered that I was lost. My mobile was not receiving a signal and I felt hopeless. If I could only only have found the north side, I could have found my way back.…
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What is a temporary solution for a damaged car body?
What can I use to protect the scratched part from getting rusty? I am seeking a temporary solution for a week or two till I have the time to take it to get repaired.
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How to remove dust particles when it accidentally goes into our eyes?
Its really a worst situation when you rub your eyes just because something get into your eyes. It makes me struggle a lot when something goes into my eyes and I really have no idea what to do at that situation. I used to rub for at least 10 sec and…
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How can I get a mouse out the house without causing it any harm?
We recently had a tiny, and utterly adorable, little mouse in our 2nd story apartment.
We eventually managed to corner it and get it into a box before releasing it back into the field, but it was hard and stressful (the mouse actually ran over a…
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Where should a fan be aimed for maximum cooling of a room with one opening?
In a hot, closed room with just one opening (say, the door), where should a moveable fan be aimed for maximum cooling of the room. What is the science behind it?
For example since hot air rises...if the fan is on the floor it should be aimed…
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How to remove lint from a shirt without a lint brush?
I am at the office right now and thanks to a new cotton jacket I wore on the way here, my shirt is covered in lint/fluffs.
Obviously this looks terrible and I would like to avoid making a bad/unclean impression to our customers.
Is there any way to…
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How to quickly whiten teeth
I need a way to whiten my teeth quickly. I've used white strips before, but I didn't really like them as they didn't work well. I've also used whitening toothpaste, but those usually take over 2 weeks to work. What is a way that I can whiten my…
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What can be used besides rice to keep moisture out of salt?
Often, rice is in salt dispensers to prevent moisture from making the salt become clumpy and possibly get stuck in a shaker.
What else can be used to get the same effect?
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How to stop snow from sticking to the shovel
It has been snowing a lot lately and I don't have a snow blower, so I have to shovel. Every time I shovel a row of snow, some of it gets stuck and I have to waste time banging it on the ground. This is a hassle and I would really prefer not to do…
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How can I heal a burnt tongue?
A lot of times, when I have some super nice food in front of me, I eat rather fast, without waiting for it to cool down, thus burning my tongue.
How can I heal this kind of burn?
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Mixing coffee without a spoon
I often encounter a situation where I have coffee, hot water, sugar, and Styrofoam cups, but no spoon. How do I effectively mix the ingredients?
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How to only make one trip when carrying groceries
Whenever I go shopping, I have to go back and forth between the car and the kitchen 4 or 5 times. I sometimes use my hands and arms to carry the bags, and I'm able to get six or seven, but usually I have water cases and sometimes loose cans too.…
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