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[–]fade2black114 4 points5 points ago

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the elevator one doesnt work

[–]Lampshader 7 points8 points ago

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I really don't understand the door chain lock thing.

[–]Unholyhand42 -1 points0 points ago

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Doesn't make any sense.

[–]solidad 4 points5 points ago

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Basically this

[–]Unholyhand42 2 points3 points ago

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But how would you lock it in the first place? You obviously can't put the chain on then walk out the door. The only way this would be viable is if you were with another person that locked it, so I guess it makes sense on that level.

[–]solidad 1 point2 points ago

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I agree, but I didn't make the video.....

[–]Raptor19 0 points1 point ago

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in case you lock it, and have to jump out the window then get back in

[–]Lampshader 2 points3 points ago

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Thanks! So I guess the practical use-case is: you have the key but your "room-mate" has locked the chain and fallen asleep or is in the shower.

[–]solidad 0 points1 point ago

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Haha! Actually that's a fairly reasonable scenario. You might be able to adapt it to other chains with normal door handles, but I don't think many people just have only the chain attached.

Still a neat concept though.

[–]drethedog 2 points3 points ago

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Beer Hack is the best one...

[–]NULLACCOUNT 4 points5 points ago

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I had someone recently try to tell me about the tabs on foil boxes. How do people not know about this? How is using something properly a "hack"?

[–]just_Emily 1 point2 points ago

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I'm not going to lie, I had no idea that is what those arrows meant. But I'm not the only one, my husband didn't either- totally an oh duh moment...

[–]just_Emily 0 points1 point ago

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I'm not going to lie, I had no idea that is what those arrows meant. But I'm not the only one, my husband didn't either- totally an oh duh moment...

[–]js2k6 1 point2 points ago

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wait.. so the "free air" hack... where do you have to insert coins to get air for your tyres?

i've never seen this before. every service station i've ever been to, air is free

[–]ProfessorD2 1 point2 points ago

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Some places are coin operated, some aren't. In the Boston area we have a mix, apparently in your area it's just one type.

[–]js2k6 0 points1 point ago

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maybe it's a US thing then i've driven half way across the country. from melbourne to brisbane so all up the east coast of australia, and never encountered a coin operated one. most people here would be disgusted by the idea of paying for air though

[–]DaBaste 1 point2 points ago

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the batteries one is bullshit.

[–]potatoesmcgee 0 points1 point ago

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Bullshit how? I've taken nine volt batteries apart, they are 6 cells. The usefulness of them is debatable though, they're generally soldered together.

[–]80G 1 point2 points ago

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[–]mercurialohearn 2 points3 points ago

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[–]kyline2 0 points1 point ago

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And now I am greatly disheartened...

[–]Aesho 0 points1 point ago

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Can someone confirm the acne one? Putting a wet towel over your pillow seems like it wouldnt do much

[–]SaintGenesius 0 points1 point ago

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Not a wet towel, a clean towel. The idea is that pillows get so much grease from your face on them that it wrecks your complexion. The towel being swapped keeps your face clean.

[–]Robot_Ghost 0 points1 point ago

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Or just change your pillowcase every other day.

[–]kyline2 0 points1 point ago

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The practicality level on this one is incredibly low. That aside, it is still a perfectly valid idea.

[–]WcJessen 0 points1 point ago

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I don't have to look at the picture or read the comments. I know there is at least one comment saying one of these "hacks" isn't a hack. It's as obligatory as the sun rising in the morning and setting at night.

[–]mestisnewfound 0 points1 point ago

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i saw this a couple years ago, ever since i have been using the poop at work thing everyday if i can wait till work to poop i will... fantastic feeling to be paid for it.

[–]Jayda5th 0 points1 point ago

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Do I dare try the free hotel porn? oh and need to see if the elevator hack works as well =p

[–]gohugatree 0 points1 point ago

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This is awesome! I'm going to the wardrobe one today!

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[–]WinPhiz[S] 9 points10 points ago

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It was new to me...I did a search for it and it didn't come up. I'm sorry for the trauma I've caused you!

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[–]WinPhiz[S] 1 point2 points ago

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Oh come on, I said I searched for it and I did, it didn't come up. "hack for life" from the other OP doesn't quite match "life hack". Someday, we'll look back on this and laugh. Truce?

[–]hardaysknight 1 point2 points ago

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it's a lot older than a day old, I can tell you that right now.

[–]fotorobot -2 points-1 points ago

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using foil boxes and pealing bananas is considered a 'hack'?

how the hell did you eat bananas before this - bite them through the center?