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The penny-pinching bible: 500 frugal tips guaranteed to save a fortune Twitter's frugality guru presents ingenious life hacks that will set you on track to possibly retire in the future.
Hi folks, Alec Parsimonious here. I am currently on track to retire (around 2076) and wanted to share some helpful money saving tips I have picked up along my journey to early retirement. As a quick background, I live in McAllen, Texas and have a current net worth of $9,835.34. My hobbies include watching Netflix all day. Stop using toilet paper Toilet paper is a really big expense. The average American spends over $350/year wiping their butt. A great way to cut these costs to the bone is by using washable rags instead of toilet paper. I detailed the economics of using washable rags instead of toilet paper in a…
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A brief history of toilets Going to the bathroom used to be a lot weirder. And in some countries, it still is.
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Classical music cheat sheet: everything the modern man needs to know, in one sitting Become irresistibly cultured after just one afternoon of study with this 8-step cheat sheet you can't fail.
So you’ve got a new love in your life, and this person is interested in classical music. Are you into it? Yeah, I can get a lot of homework done with this on-style? Or for real? You should at least make an effort, right? There is a gulf of compromise between a full on study of a vast and complex field and not even making an effort – and right in the middle of it is this handy cheat sheet covering all the basic and presenting a wealth of youtubes to click. Let’s start with the X-Man of classical music: Bach Watch this video on YouTube Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 –…
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From ballet to nylon: the strangest things to cause riots Some riots will be leaving historians scratching their heads forevermore.
This 1950s science kit for kids came with real uranium What’s even better than a nice refreshing huff of DDT? Giving children uranium to play with to their heart's desire, of course.
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20 crazy smart travel hacks that will level up your vacation Cheaper, faster, better, stronger.
Turn on “Private Browsing” for cheaper flights Airlines and travel sites are no different from other modern companies, and record as much data about you as possible. One of the things they do with this data is to jack up your price based on criteria like whether you’ve already searched for and seen any prices. This is to create a sense of urgency and encourage impulse buying. So give Private Browsing a try, and also check prices from a different device or browser altogether. Mark your baggage as “fragile” Not only will your stuff get handled more carefully, it’s also more likely to get stacked on top. The result: you…
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These useful fast food hacks will save money and change your lunch forever Tested and true fast food hacks to enhance your dining experience.
Depending on how you look at it, fast food is America’s greatest blessing or greatest curse. It’s delicious, affordable, and readily available – – but definitely not the most healthy option. Regardless, fast food is ingrained in the American zeitgeist, and budget-savvy people are always on the lookout for creative fast food hacks to enhance their dining experience. Whether you’re a hardcore fast food connoisseur or you only eat out on occasion, here are some fast food hacks that will help you on your next food run. The “fat man” technique The “fat man technique” fast food hack can be kind of inconvenient for fast food workers, but it will…
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The catchy genius of the ‘nonsense song’ It's easy to dismiss nonsense songs as silly and dumb, but they have a rich history and channel the very lifeblood of rock'n'roll.
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9 effective tips on how to look taller in photos No photoshop required. Anyone can do this.
Despite badly wishing you could be taller, if a short stature is what your genes gave you, you simply can’t become LeBron. But in photos, you can make yourself look taller with a little foresight and knowledge. These tips do not depend on photo editing, so anyone can do this just as long as you have the right cameras and accesories. Here are 9 simple tricks to make you look taller in pictures: 1. Wear the Right Clothing Be mindful of your clothing when you take photos. Wearing clothes can change the proportion of your body, so choose the combination that will make you taller. Follow some of these tips…
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Jamming with Elvis and toking with Dylan: what it was really like to tour with The Beatles Author and journalist Ivor Davis saw Beatlemania spread from coast to coast while on the road with The Fab Four in the mid 60s.
The dark origins of our favorite Disney stories The fairytales Disney based their classics on certainly weren't PG-13.
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How to make body language your superpower and get hired for any job Body language is more important than spoken words. We explain the science + demonstrate a hypothetical job interview.
The search for an employment opportunity that offers both rewarding work and fair compensation is undoubtedly one of the biggest journeys a human being may embark on over the course of his lifetime. He may spend far more than a decade and a half in school, thousands of dollars in education costs, and countless hours of what would otherwise be free time completing assignments or studying for exams – just to be able to get the opportunity to have his skills evaluated and considered by a potential employer who might possibly pay for his work. In fact, employment is such a crucial component of human life, the brain and its…
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Here are all the mentions of prostitutes in the leaked US diplomatic cables I sifted through WikiLeaks' dump of secret government cables for entries about sex work.
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The gentleman’s guide to hacking Tinder We put the best experts in a room and distilled the essence into this thing.
Superficial. Ridiculous. A sign we’re devolving as a species. Whatever your thoughts are on Tinder, the fact is, it’s pretty damn popular. The dating app currently boasts over 600 million swipes each day, leading to 6 million daily matches, and shows no signs of cooling off anytime soon. So if your goal is to meet young, cute, single people in your area, it’s probably about time you got good at leveraging the app. Dos and donts Just because Tinder is the best wingman you can get doesn’t mean that it’s automatically going to work for you. In other words, even though Tinder’s on your side, you can still fuck it…
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