These Clever Life Hacks May Be 110 Years Old But They Are Surprisingly Useful Today

Since technology has become more reliable and efficient, people have forgotten tips and tricks from the past. Sometimes, a solution to a problem might not be the latest innovation. Our ancestors followed certain tricks that helped them with their daily lives. Thanks to the New York Public Library, the "how to do it" cards found in cigarette boxes are digitized. These life hacks, followed more than 110 years ago, are something millennials might want to take note of. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During the 1900's, cigarette cards were popular. They displayed a series of ads, celebrity photos and much more. These were often done to promote the brand and boost the sales. Gallaher cigarettes, a UK-founded tobacco company, was one of the largest in the world at the time. The company decided to print a series of helpful how-to's on their cards, that ranged from removing a splinter in a matter of seconds to stopping a runaway horse with ease. The company even printed DIY's; such as how to build your own fire extinguisher at home. Here are some of those clever life hacks from the past that may be surprisingly useful today. #1. How to extract a splinter. Splinters are absolutely the worst. The tiny specks can get under your fingernails and even accidentally stepping on one can be painful and hard to remove. In order to remove one, we have to run looking for a tweezer. But what if you don't have a tweezer at your disposal? Our ancestors used to follow this simple trick to get rid of dreadful splinters. Though the trick isn't proven to work 100% of the time, it's still amazing and handy to know. #2. How to cut fresh bread into thin slices. It is always a huge hassle to cut fresh bread into thin slices. The effort leaves uneven shaped loaves along with a huge trail of crumbs everywhere. In case you were at a family gathering and wanted to show your special skills, this life hack might come in handy. #3. How to separate glass tumblers. If you are someone who does dishes often, like me, then you will be familiar with glass tumblers sticking together. The situation can become a huge mess if the tumblers break when we try to separate them. The simple trick involving hot and cold water will resolve this issue in a matter of seconds. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #4. How to revive cut flowers. Today, shopping online is a popular trend. Be it clothes, food or even flowers, everything can be delivered at our doorstep with just a few clicks. Ordering flowers online, however, is not always an easy task. Sometimes, the flowers may fade during transit. You might be buying them to cheer up a loved one or to let someone know that you are thinking about them. Whatever the reason, getting a wilted set of flowers could actually cause the opposite reaction intended. It could even be downright depressing. In order to correct the fading, the trick involves dipping the stem into hot water and leaving it to cool. Once cooled, remove the flowers and cut the end of the stems. Then place the revived flowers in cold water as usual. #5. How to make a fire extinguisher. Since 2010-2014, the U.S. fire departments have responded to an estimated average of 358,300 home structure fires per year. Not everyone has a fire extinguisher at their disposal nor is every house equipped with one. The trick that appeared in the Gallaher's Cigarettes box almost 100 years ago might help you in an emergency situation. It's always best to leave fighting fires to the experts and let's hope that we never have to test this trick out! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Article continued on the next page. #6. How to draw a duck without the pencil leaving the paper. This trick is something we can all use to impress our friends or even teach our children. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #7. A hint when boiling potatoes. #8. How to judge the weather. The travel life hack is something that might come in handy for us. Even though we have apps in our phones to predict the weather, they are not always 100% correct. Maybe keeping an eye up in the sky might help us dress better for the day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #9. How to treat sprains. In today's fast and busy world, it's common for people to sprain themselves. For acute injuries, cold treatment is usually used rather than heat. This simple trick shows us how to rest in one position without the need to run to the faucet every few minutes. #10. How to fit a large candle. A simple trick to fit a large candle into a smaller candle-stick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Article continued on the next page. #11. How to pick up broken glass. This might be one of the most useful hacks from the list because we are always breaking things accidentally. The hardest part after breaking anything glass is cleaning up the small bits and pieces that are barely visible. After cleaning up, if you still think that there are shrapnels still left on the floor, this simple trick is for you. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #12. How to detect dampness in beds. If you are someone who travels a lot, you might be familiar with the black light trick that is used to check whether the hotel room is clean or not. Black lights reveal any kind of fluids that the human eye cannot see but if you do not have a blacklight at your disposal, this trick will help you in such cases. #13. How to light a match in the wind. Setting up a campfire in the wind is one of the hardest things ever. The Gallaher trick of creating thin shavings on the match as shown in the picture will create a stronger and better chance of lighting the stick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #14. How to take ink stains out a handkerchief. Although most of us don't use ink pens anymore, ball pens can still leak and cause misfortune to our beloved shirts or pants. In such a case, follow this simple trick of soaking the cloth in milk to remove the ink. #15. How to increase lung power. Exercise, yoga and meditation is performed in order to keep us physically as well as mentally fit. Deep breathing itself has meditative quantities by increasing your blood flow. This simple trick helps bring more oxygen into our lungs without the need to use contraptions at the gym. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Life hacks are used to make our lives a bit easier. These tricks in the list might be 110 years old but they will surely come in handy one day. Don't forget to share this article with your friends and family using the link below! 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These Clever Life Hacks May Be 110 Years Old But They Are Surprisingly Useful Today

#6. How to draw a duck without the pencil leaving the paper.

#7. A hint when boiling potatoes.

#8. How to judge the weather.

#9. How to treat sprains.

#10. How to fit a large candle.

Article continued on the next page.

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These Clever Life Hacks May Be 110 Years Old But They Are Surprisingly Useful Today

#6. How to draw a duck without the pencil leaving the paper.

#7. A hint when boiling potatoes.

#8. How to judge the weather.

#9. How to treat sprains.

#10. How to fit a large candle.

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