A Quora user asked what they could learn in 10 minutes that would be useful for the rest of their life. They may not have found the answer they were hoping for, but this time Quora users outdid themselves with these 10 tricks, “life hacks” or curiosities that are certainly interesting and eye-catching… and even useful.
1. How to fit your wardrobe into a backpack.
Can a whole pile of clothes really fit inside one backpack? The answer is yes, and neatly, too. Whether you have a backpack or a suitcase and want to take enough clothes for a whole week, the following video shows the technique for getting everything inside.
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2. Tired of hitting your fingers with the hammer?
If you are not very experienced at hammering a nail into the wall and have hit your finger more than once, use a comb, and your fingers will stay well away from the hammer. The nail fits perfectly between the comb’s teeth.
3. The paper clip trick.
I once lost 3 minutes of my life finding and peeling up the end of a roll of electrical tape. A simple paper clip can make sure that, when we need electrical tape or sticky tape, the end is right at hand (although a small fold once you have finished using it works too).
4. Easier, and more space.
If we store T-shirts upright instead of stacking them flat, we get two advantages: on the one hand we save space, and on the other it is easier to find the one we are looking for.
5. A remedy for scratches on furniture.
Rub a walnut over the scratches or dents on your wooden furniture, and the problem is apparently solved.
6. The forgotten anti-grease miracle.
Instead of using extra products or detergent on grease stains, rub white chalk over the stain. The chalk will absorb the grease, and the stain will come out easily with the detergent in the washing machine.
7. A technique for packing a suit without creasing it.
When we have to travel for business or for a wedding, many of us dread putting a suit in a suitcase, because it will almost certainly come out creased. The popular John Chow, however, shows in this video a way to roll up a suit without the slightest wrinkle.
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8. Another way to close plastic bags.
Some knots cannot be undone even by the person who tied them, so with a plastic bottle we can make an airtight seal for the bags where we keep nuts, seeds and so on. It looks smart, too.
9. Fold a shirt in 3 moves.
Folding a shirt properly is easy if you know how. This video shows you how to do it in two and a half moves, in about 3 seconds.
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10. An easy, creative way to paint a room.
Put out the paint and, with a broom, you can get a striking result. Original, without a doubt. (Read: 18 business ideas you can start with no money)
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