Why take the hard way when you can take the easy way out of everyday tasks? Try some of these military tricks because they can make your life easier too.
United States Army it is older than the USA itself - it was founded June 14, 1775 (more than a year before the declaration of independence of the USA, which took place July 4, 1776).
As befits such an organization, the army has quite a few useful tips in stock, which we can also present to you 8 military tricks that can make your life easier.
1. Urinating in the shower sounds a bit unhygienic, but it's supposed to help heal the feet.
2. Military boots can be uncomfortable, so a trick that can be used to avoid blisters and similar injuries is still useful - tape the areas of the foot that rub against the shoe with adhesive tape, under which you can place a patch.
![Urinating in the shower can also be helpful.](https://e7852c3a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/john-fornander-747624-unsplash-660x440.jpg)
3. If you have trouble untying the laces, do it some knots and the footwear will stay firmly on your feet.
4. In the event of an accident, you can assume you slow down the bleeding with the help of a pad, which is used during menstruation. You place it on the wound and secure it with adhesive tape.
![Tie some knots.](https://e7852c3a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/garrett-sears-96300-unsplash-660x440.jpg)
5. Supposedly, you can also take care of the wound that way you sprinkle sugar on it – this is said to be beneficial because bacteria cannot survive in an environment with a high sugar content.
6. Tight jogging pants you can wear it under practically any piece of clothing. In winter, this trick will come in handy because they will protect you from the cold.
![Tight running pants will protect you from low temperatures.](https://e7852c3a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mauro-paillex-633293-unsplash-1-660x660.jpg)
7. How to start a fire on the grill? You can presumably rely on cotton wool, smeared with petroleum jelly (this way you save some money that you would otherwise spend on buying expensive accessories).
8. If you think someone is following you on the road, turn left or right at four consecutive intersections. If you still see the same car in your rearview mirror, it's time to call the police or drive to the nearest police station.