| A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. For our 30TH EPISODE!!, John tests 30 "life hacks" to see if they work as promised. Mental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_video Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com Life Hack Links: 1. Amplify your phone: http://cdn-4.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2013/02/5.jpeg 2. Watch videos on your phone: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/53/cc/be/53ccbeaaa38c15c97cb9b74c6ceae6e3.jpg 3. Open a bottled beverage: http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ipad-charger-beer-opener.jpg 4. Open a wine bottle: http://i.imgur.com/2kKKe.jpg 5. Prevent a straw from rising: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ix7hhn55woujpg/original.jpg 6. Seal a bag of chips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhUifjOahs 7. Instant chip bowl: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ixzc37lep5pjpg/ku-bigpic.jpg 8. Stop water from boiling over: http://www.refinedguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/13.-wooden-spoon-prevents-water-from-boiling-over-awesome-food-hacks.jpg 9. Keep your spoon off the counter: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o-_ZPDqYUxU/UeF31YsSlGI/AAAAAAABVi0/sUa8Gg84g4M/s1600/genius_life_hacks_that_everyone_should_try_640_18.jpg 10. Fold a fitted sheet: http://listbattle.com/sites/default/files/styles/list_image_full/public/list_items/2013/07/15/44bf31a9bb.jpg 11. Slice cherry tomatoes: http://d2k9njawademcf.cloudfront.net/slides/7494/original/ama6.jpg?1322770014 12. Cut an onion without crying: http://twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/life-hacks-how-to-make-your-life-easier-4.jpg 13. Stem a strawberry: http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md8or8UUWi1qcwm33o1_400.jpg 14. Slice cheese or cake: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-life-hacks-32.jpg 15. Open a jar: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/open-the-jar.gif 16. Dunk a whole Oreo in milk: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-life-hacks-13.jpg 17. Scoop ice cream: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17uyc5l8qya36jpg/original.jpg 18. Open a Hersheys Kiss: http://fbtrouble.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/anigif_enhanced-buzz-27019-1377719577-16.gif 19. Amplify laptop speakers: http://d104xtrw2rzoau.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/42281492994.jpg 20. Light a candle: http://www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-light-candles-with-spaghetti.jpg 21. Dispense one Tic Tac at a time: http://media.techeblog.com/images/tic-tac-lid.jpg 22. Separate an egg yolk: http://twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/life-hacks-how-to-make-your-life-easier-gifs-21.gif 23. Cool a beer quickly: http://www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-wet-paper-towel-ice-cold-drink.jpg 24. Turn water ice cold: http://www.abstract-living.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ice-cold-water-trick.jpg 25. Create a plate out of a to-go box: http://www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads |
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