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While working to increase productivity and work quality use more red and blue colours around your workspace. Studies have shown that using red increases attention to detail while blue helps to spark creativity.
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When packing shoes for a flight or travelling, put shower caps over the soles of your shoes to prevent your clothes getting dirty.
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When approaching a door, look for the hinges. If you see them, pull. If not, push. This will help you avoid some embarrassing moments!
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If lost in the wilderness it can be helpful to carry a whistle; 1 Whistle Blast is International Whistle Code for “Where are you?” 2 Whistle Blasts is International Whistle Code for “Come to me” 3 Whistle Blasts is International Whistle Code for “I need help”.
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When camping, strap a headlight to a gallon jug of water. The tent will fill with ambient light.
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If caught in a riptide whilst swimming, swim at a right angle away from it until you have escaped, then swim back to the shore.
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The tallest mountain in the world is Mauna Kea in Hawaii, standing at 32,808 feet, as measured from base to peak. This is different to Mount Everest (which is the highest, yet stands at 29,030 feet), because much of the Mauna Kea is underwater.
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To charge your phone faster, put it in airplane mode while it's charging.
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When preparing to do a public speech, take the time to understand your audience. This will influence the words you use, your delivery and various other integral factors of the speech.
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Turn your steering wheel 180 degrees before parking in the sun. This way, you won't burn your hands when you start driving.
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Group discounts are a great way to save on train travel in the UK. Generally, you can get 1/3 off ticket prices at off-peak times when traveling together, but some companies offer up to 50% off for groups of four adults.
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When looking to stop a fight before it starts, always stay calm. Let your inflection and body language defuse the tension.
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Navy seals have trained their brains to process fear differently. They undergo incredibly strenuous mental and physical training using stress-reducing methods. so they are able to think clearly in times of panic and chaos.
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Ralph Lauren began his career in fashion as a tiemaker, selling wide ties out of a drawer in a showroom at the Empire State Building.
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When singing a vocally high difficult song, make sure to push through your heels to improve your vocal projection.
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About 94 percent of the earth’s wildlife is found in the ocean.
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If stuck at sea, a boat’s shadow can attract fish. To catch them, string jewelry into a lure. Shoelaces or unraveled sock threads can serve as fishing line. Save any uneaten bits for bait.
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For festivals, bag up each day’s outfit and essentials in a separate bag in your rucksack before you go – this way you will have everything you need in one place, when you need it.
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Do your laundry in smaller loads, as it cleans clothes better when there is room to move around. You also need room for the detergent to disperse throughout the load.
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Delay bread from getting moldy: place a clean dry paper towel under the bread in its original bag when storing it.
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Save fuel by switching off the engine after more than 10 seconds of being motionless—this is better than staying idle. Avoid stop-start driving to further save on fuel.
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If you need a 'Starbucks' in a hurry, use the mobile app, as these orders are prioritized over in-person orders. The aim for "To-go" orders is that they are always ready before the customer arrives.
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The quality of wine can be measured through the weight of its bottle. The heavier the better.
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Write thank-you notes: Everyone likes to be appreciated, including work colleagues. Three Steps To Take Your Career To The Next Level. Thank people for their work, whether they’re above you, below you, or at peer level. As well as handwritten notes, email or voicemail thank you will strengthen bonds between you and your colleagues.
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Protect your walls from cracks. Before you drive a nail into the wall, place a piece of tape over the spot, which should avoid cracking the wall.
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If your printer is out of black ink and you need to print a document, change the colour of the font in your document to HEX code #010101, which is 99% grey. Your printer will use the coloured ink cartridge rather than the empty black ink cartridge.
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If you want to remember your dreams, try drinking half a glass of water before and after sleeping.
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Adding fabric bands to you curtains is an easy way to boost style. Choose colors or patterns that match other elements in the room. Sew the fabric band to existing curtains, or use fusible webbing for a quick fix.
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It is a myth that venom can be sucked out of a snakebite. If a bite delivers venom, it’ll immediately enter the bloodstream. Instead if someone gets bitten, try to keep their heart rate low and hold the affected limb below heart level while getting to a hospital.
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Turn your steering wheel 180 degrees before parking in the sun. This way, you won't burn your hands when you start driving.
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When planning a trip to Disneyland, in order to beat the queues it is better to head to the park before 10am. If you’re willing to get up early, you may be able to ride more rides in the first few hours than you can in the rest of the day combined, avoiding long wait times.
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To prolong the life of your spices, keep them in a cool, dark place. Don’t store them on top of the stove, as heat and humidity can alter their flavour.
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Before trying to cut any delicate fabrics with scissors, dip the scissors in boiling water beforehand to make the process easier.
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When exercising, listen to music. Music distracts people from pain and fatigue, elevates mood, increases endurance, reduces perceived effort and may even promote metabolic efficiency. When listening to music, people run farther, bike longer and swim faster than usual - often without realising it.
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Mimicking the body language of the person you are talking to subconsciously makes them more receptive to you.
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Invest in a good scarf if your winters are harsh - they're a cost-effective way to make a huge impact on your comfort outside.
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Store knives upside down in a countertop knife block (blades facing upward) to keep them from dulling. After chopping, transfer food to a pan or bowl using the back of a knife rather than drawing the blade across the cutting board, causing it to dull quicker. And remember kids, a sharp knife is a safer knife.
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The most effective way to get rid of fruit flies is a DIY fruit fly trap of apple cider vinegar and dish soap. Fill a small bowl or jar with about a cup of apple cider vinegar and a few squirts of dish soap, then cover the container with a piece of plastic wrap. Poke a few small holes in the top and place the container in your kitchen and let the mixture do the dirty work.
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Remove negative people from your life. The people you spend time with influence your attitude, thoughts and success more than you think.
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If you live alone and enjoy eating steak, chew more thoroughly. Steak is the number one reason for choking incidents involving men.
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Keeping aside towel near your stove will allow you to work smoothly, prevent burns, and save you time.