30 Life Hacks Debunked - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 30)

submitted by Ramai Destept on 08/28/14 1

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: www.twitter.com/mf_video Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com Life Hack Links: 1. Amplify your phone: cdn-4.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2013/02/5.jpeg 2. Watch videos on your phone: media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/53/cc/be/53ccbeaaa38c15c97cb9b74c6ceae6e3.jpg 3. Open a bottled beverage: osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ipad-charger-beer-opener.jpg 4. Open a wine bottle: i.imgur.com/2kKKe.jpg 5. Prevent a straw from rising: img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ix7hhn55woujpg/original.jpg 6. Seal a bag of chips: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhUifjOahs 7. Instant chip bowl: img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ixzc37lep5pjpg/ku-bigpic.jpg 8. Stop water from boiling over: 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: 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: listbattle.com/sites/default/files/styles/list_image_full/public/list_items/2013/07/15/44bf31a9bb.jpg 11. Slice cherry tomatoes: d2k9njawademcf.cloudfront.net/slides/7494/original/ama6.jpg?1322770014 12. Cut an onion without crying: twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/life-hacks-how-to-make-your-life-easier-4.jpg 13. Stem a strawberry: 24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md8or8UUWi1qcwm33o1_400.jpg 14. Slice cheese or cake: foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-life-hacks-32.jpg 15. Open a jar: foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/open-the-jar.gif 16. Dunk a whole Oreo in milk: foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-life-hacks-13.jpg 17. Scoop ice cream: img.gawkerassets.com/img/17uyc5l8qya36jpg/original.jpg 18. Open a Hersheys Kiss: fbtrouble.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/anigif_enhanced-buzz-27019-1377719577-16.gif 19. Amplify laptop speakers: d104xtrw2rzoau.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/42281492994.jpg 20. Light a candle: www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-light-candles-with-spaghetti.jpg 21. Dispense one Tic Tac at a time: media.techeblog.com/images/tic-tac-lid.jpg 22. Separate an egg yolk: twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/life-hacks-how-to-make-your-life-easier-gifs-21.gif 23. Cool a beer quickly: www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-wet-paper-towel-ice-cold-drink.jpg 24. Turn water ice cold: www.abstract-living.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ice-cold-water-trick.jpg 25. Create a plate out of a to-go box: www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-remove-metal-handle-from-chinese-food-boxes.jpg 26. Heat up leftovers evenly: i2.wp.com/life.hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp.png 27. Heat up crispy pizza crust: i1.wp.com/life.hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pizza.png 28. Perfectly toasted bread: foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-hack.jpg 29. Sift out popcorn kernels: i.imgur.com/KrUz9uX.jpg 30. Use Doritos as fire kindling: foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/foodie-life-hack5.jpg ---- Website: www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine Store: store.mentalfloss.com/ (enter promo code: "YoutubeFlossers" for 15% off!)

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