Humans all too often look to the past when looking for certain advice. But the lost generation still has quite a few undiscovered aces up their sleeves. Recently, the New York Public Library released a publication of 100 cards found in over 100-year-old cigarette packs that reveal practical solutions to everyday problems. Who would have thought that there are 100 year old tricks that are still useful today!
100-year-old tricks that are still useful today:
How to remove cod from the palm of your hand
Only a few people are spared the pain of cod digging into their skin. But there are more pleasant ways to get it out than painfully pulling it out with a needle and tweezers. Pour hot water into the glass, then press the mouth of the glass tightly around the damaged area. The steam will painlessly pull the cod out of the skin.
How to thinly slice bread
Cutting bread into thin slices is by no means a small snack. You can help the process with the following step: before cutting into the bread, dip the knife in very hot water. Thus, a slice of bread, even as thin as a sheet of paper, will not fall apart.
How to separate the glass
Has it ever happened to you that you put one glass inside another, but then you couldn't get them apart anymore? Believe it or not, they had similar problems 100 years ago. You can easily separate the glasses by pouring cold water into the upper one and hot water over the lower one.
How to rate the weather
Although we have many portals that predict the weather, they often turn out to be an unreliable source of data. It's so good to be able to rely on your own judgment. If you're worried about rain, look at the clouds. If the clouds are growing, it is likely to rain, but if they are moving away or their size does not change, do not worry about cloudy weather.
How to light a match in windy weather
It is much easier to light a match in a windy environment if the wood is slightly split at the ignition part, as shown in the picture. In this way, the fire ignites more easily from the match and has no problems with defying the wind.
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