Tag: pro tips

April 28, 2016 at 4:48 pm

How Helicopters Land if the Engine Dies

How Helicopters Land if the Engine Dies

Destin from ‘Smarter Every Day’ sets out to prove that Neil deGrasse Tyson is wrong when he says a helicopter whose engine fails will fall like a brick

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November 11, 2015 at 9:45 am

4 Measuring Tape Tricks You May Not Have Known

4 Measuring Tape Tricks You May Not Have Known

Who knew a simple measuring tape had these handy features!

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July 16, 2015 at 9:58 am

Can’t Sleep? Stick Out Your Feet!

Can't Sleep? Stick Out Your Feet!

Having trouble falling asleep? Try this simple, scientifically proven trick.

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June 29, 2015 at 3:02 pm

17 Ways to Hold a Baby

17 Ways to Hold a Baby

From the standard shoulder hold to the ‘stinky nappy’. Also includes advanced techniques like the ‘bird on a wire’ and ‘the telephone’.

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June 3, 2015 at 11:05 am

How Long You Can Freeze Various Foods For in One Giant Chart

How Long You Can Freeze Various Foods For in One Giant Chart

Freezing can be a good way to prolong the shelf life of your food, but how long you can safely keep frozen meat, seafood, fruits etc. varies.

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May 26, 2015 at 4:05 pm

Video Explains the Best Time(s) to Drink Coffee

Video Explains the Best Time(s) to Drink Coffee

Coffee, caffeine and circadian rhythms; oh my!

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May 21, 2015 at 4:32 pm

40 Vintage Life Hacks from 100 Years Ago

40 Vintage Life Hacks from 100 Years Ago

An amazing collection of vintage life hacks from 100 years ago that are surprisingly, still useful today!

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May 11, 2015 at 10:26 am

What the Extra Shoelace Hole is For

What the Extra Shoelace Hole is For

This tip is for people who get blisters on their heels when they go running, walking or hiking. You can prevent these blisters with a “heel lock” or “lace lock” that creates extra friction between the laces at your ankle. This keeps the ankle and heel area nice and tight, without having to tighten…

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April 22, 2015 at 4:34 pm

Simple Chart Shows How Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO Affect Your Photos

Simple Chart Shows How Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO Affect Your Photos

Here’s a great chart for beginners that want to get a basic understanding of how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect your photos. The chart doesn’t go into great detail and doesn’t explain why someone might use a higher ISO (e.g., in low light situations where you need a fast shutter speed), or how…

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March 27, 2015 at 5:18 pm

Therapy Sessions with Cookie Monster

Therapy Sessions with Cookie Monster

Feeling down? Need some advice? Let Cookie Monster offer his sage and timeless wisdom.

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