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Zippers

Most people don’t realize that many zippers have a built-in locking mechanism: press the slider flat against the top of the chain and it won’t slide down on its own.

Aluminum foil packaging

Poke the little tab on the side of the box to lock the roll in place. It’s that simple. The amount of times I’ve cut my finger

whenst prying the roll out of the box, I tell ya…

Solo Cups

I used to think that the lines on the outside of a red solo cup were for grip. Yeah, I can be that dense. As it turns out, they’re for measuring your booze!

Cookware handles

The hole at the end of cookware handles aren’t there for you to hang the pan up (although that’s what I used it for). It turns out that this hole is actually a place for you to keep your spoon or mixing utensil when cooking.

Soda Can Tab

If you’re one of those people who drinks their canned soda with a straw, and no judgement if you do, really, then you should know that the pull tab can be used to hold a straw in place. No more floating straws that poke your eye!

Tic Tac boxes

These boxes are designed to dispense a single Tic Tac if you flip it upside down before opening it. Unbelievable.

Wine glasses

Holding them by the stem prevents your body heat from warming up the drink. I’m not a big wine guy, but I may start drinking it around people just so I can mention this.

Toilet Paper Roll Direction

I’ll never understand how anyone would purposely have their toilet rolls placed like the photo above. So, if you’re someone who’s always wondered which way is ‘technically’ the right way to do it… Patent docs reveal the inventor intended “over” so the end is easier to find and is cleaner since it doesn’t brush against the wall.

Dishwasher loading

Stacking plates together defeats the spray power. Place carb-heavy dishes in the center and protein-stained ones around the edges to maximize cleaning.

Microwave reheating

Instead of placing your plate in the microwave’s center, move it to the edge to ensure that the dish is heated evenly.

Oven drawer

As it turns out, the ‘oven drawer’ is literally meant to store hot food. I mean, this blew my mind, but still.. I don’t feel as embarrassed that I use the actual oven to keep the food warm.

Plungers

Not all plungers are created equal! The flat-bottom ones are for sinks, while mushroom shaped (flanged) plungers are designed specifically for toilets.

Athletic Shoes Extra Eyelet

That extra hole near the top isn’t decoration, it allows for a tighter “lock-lacing” technique, giving you better ankle

support and fewer blisters.

Pasta Spoon

The hole in the middle of your pasta scooper is to help you perfectly measure one serving of spaghetti. Watch as it still ends up making enough for 3 people.

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“My 3 tacos came in a container that was made to hold 3 tacos upright.”

“This airplane seat has a step to help short people reach the overhead locker.”

“This cat tree comes with instructions for building a cat house out of the box it came in.”

“Great customer experience design.”

“They put rails under the benches in this park so you can always be in the shadow.”

“A simple easy-open tab on this computer mouse package was a welcome surprise after a long day of moving into a new apartment.”

“Bathroom stall door with no crack in between.”

“Wildlife refuge has diagonal windows in their bird watching blind as a simple solution to allow people with diverse heights and observation needs to see birds and wildlife in the nearby bay.”

“My son’s onesie has a different color button in the middle so it’s easier to line them up properly.”

“This furniture hardware is sorted by step rather than by type.”

“Solar park bench with usb charging ports.”

“This rooftop for bicycles so the saddle won’t get wet.”

“These reversible benches allow you to decide which direction you prefer to face while you sit on them.”

“This track to help people bring their bikes up or down stairs.”

“My empanada says what meat is inside.”

“I ordered some sample colors for new blinds, and they sent me actual tiny little blinds.”

“The spoons in this japanese restaurant have a little nudge on their end so they don’t fall into the bowl.”

“My puzzle came with a stand for the box.”

“This pill can be split into 5mg doses or 7.5mg doses depending on which side you break it.”

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“Never cheap out on toilet paper or bin bags”

““Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from.”

I’ve slept so much better since following this advice.”

“If you are too afraid of doing something, then do it scared.”

“Never take a laxative and a sleeping tablet at the same time.”

“Don’t make decisions when you are feeling emotional.”

““One day those socks won’t be there.”

There was a woman who was complaining to her grandma about her husband that always made a mess and would leave his socks on the floor. The grandma, who had already lost her husband said, “One day those socks won’t be there,” and it completely shifted the woman’s view.I like to think back to this when I get annoyed about small things that my partner does, and instead I’m just so thankful he’s here.”

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

It’s from Robin Williams, and it’s just true. The advice would be stick to yourself and don’t judge about what others do or don’t do.”

“Do not borrow grief from the future.”

“Oh yeah. Stressing about things that might go wrong…If it does go wrong, now you feel s**t and you felt s**t before it happenedIf it doesn’t go wrong, now you feel fine but you felt s**t before it happened”

“No one cares as much about you as you.”

“When I first became a father some told me. “The days are long but the years are short” No idea what it ment at the time but I sure do now.”

“The key to anger management is noticing and defusing your anger when it’s at a 5, 6 or 7/10.

If you wait until you are as angry as you can be to calm down, you’ll need a miracle to do the trick.”

“Someone else is happier with less than what you have.”

“Get everything in writing; never put anything in writing.”

“Life is like a d**k, sometimes it’s up, sometimes it’s down but it never stays hard forever”

“I tell my kids all the time “If you don’t ask, the answer is a guaranteed NO. So it doesn’t hurt to ask.

”This applies to many facets of life.”

“Expectations are predetermined resentments”

“Don’t ever spend your money on someone else’s vices.”

“My grandfather’s advice was- “Working hard makes you lucky.””

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