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Did you know that sour cream will last twice as long if you turn the container upside down. What this does is form a vacuum seal around the lid. Making it harder for air and any bacteria to seep into the container. The same method works just as well with cottage cheese.
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If you’ve just finished up writing an essay or paper and want to read it in a more critical mindset, simply change the font. Make sure it’s the ugliest most awful font you can find. What this does is it forces our brains to look at it from a more critical standpoint. You’ll subconsciously give…
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Did you know that one 18 inch pizza is more pizza than two 12 inch pizzas? It may sound like a lie, but if you work out the math, an 18 inch pizza has area of about 254 inches, while the two 12 inch pizzas have an area of about 226 inches. The advantage to…
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Studies show that having plants in your office can help you think more clearly and recall more information. This is due to that fact that our brains benefit greatly from the exposure to nature, which is more commonly known as “forest therapy”. In Japan doctors used to prescribe “Forest Therapy” to patients that showed symptoms…
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If you’re struggling with a problem, especially a big life decision, its best that you do it laying down. When you’re lying down your brain actually has the ability to process thoughts at a much faster rate. It will also boost the part of the brain that is used for solving problems. This is why…
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The next time you need to quickly turn those green tomatoes into juicy ripe red ones, grab a box and a banana. Place the tomatoes around the perimeter and place the banana in the middle. Your tomatoes will ripen two times faster due to the ethylene gas that bananas give off. Make sure you have a…
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If you’re having trouble controlling your emotions, try doing some daily tasks with your non-dominant hand. By doing things like brushing your teeth, opening the door, and turning off light switches, you can unlock certain parts of your brain that you never used before. You’re forcing your brain to work and look at things differently,…
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Imagine you could know when something is about to go on sale, well at Target, you kind of can, thanks to this little shopping secret. The next time you’re shopping at Target, take a close look at the last number in an items price. There are a few important things that this can tell you.…
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Listening to music literally changes your brain’s perception of time, and reduces the amount of time you think you’re waiting. Just think about the last time you were in an elevator, or in a waiting room, what do you remember hearing? It was probably some generic slow tempo music, and that’s no coincidence. Studies also…
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It’s never been a worse time to take out money at an ATM. The fees to take out your own money, seem to go up every month. The next time you’re looking to withdraw a small amount of money, like 10 or 20 dollars, try going to a convenience store. Not only is there one…
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