Putting a small amount of Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite, 7UP) in a flower vase helps preserve the blooms for much longer.
Preserve The Blooms
405
The Boiled Egg Test
481
To tell if a hard-boiled egg is fully cooked, just spin it. If the egg wobbles it’s raw. If it spins easily it’s fully cooked.
The 5-Minute Rule
1388
Make a deal with yourself to work on a dreaded task for at least 5 minutes & you’ll most likely end up doing it longer.
Naps 101
420
Naps 101
10-20 min boosts energy and increases alertness.
30 min leaves you lethargic and groggy.
60 min improves recall of details like facts, faces, and names.
90 min improves creativity and helps emotional/procedural memory.
If You’re Coughing Raise Your Hands
337
If you’re coughing uncontrollably, raise your hands above your head and it will stop.
The 2 Minute Rule
345
If you see something that needs doing and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately.
Chewing Gum Can Help You Read Faster
391
Chewing gum can help you read faster. It distracts your brain from outside stimuli by giving it something to focus on.
The Last Line Of Dust
349
Use a piece of tape to pick up the last line of dust that won’t go into the dust pan.
A Spoonful Of Peanut Butter
441
Eating a spoonful of peanut butter before bed helps burn calories while you sleep.
Save On Gas
445
Save Money. Fill up your gas tank late at night or early in the morning. Gasoline expands and contracts by 1% for every 15 degrees the temperature changes. Colder temps mean more gas.