Why YSK: Anything labeled sugar free or no added sugar, that is sweet, most likely has xylitol or some other equivalent sweetener product in it (xylitol can also be called birch sugar). These kill animals in tiny amounts by causing a sudden extreme drop in blood sugar which induces seizures and…
Why YSK: many people (myself included) have difficulty taking medicines, especially when they come in a large pill form. This can lead to a decrease in patient compliance when it comes to taking one's prescribed medication. Harvard Health Publishing [https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/two-tricks…
Why YSK: A lot of people struggle to tell their loved ones (partners, family, friends, etc.) about the bad things in their life because we don’t want to burden them with more bad news or more worries. When you’re so close to these people, you feel like you know all their worries and concerns…
Why YSK - Businesses cannot block required means of egress for ANY reason. Buildings are designed to accommodate an occupant load with exits placed to handle those occupants with the least amount of travel distance. If there is an exit sign above the blocked door, contact the local fire…
Plumber here, yes it's true. Unfortunately for consumers, marketers specialize in the one skill they share with lawyers and salespeople; lying. Turns out there's actually no regulation on claims on package such as "Flushable Wipes" (Hell they're boldly advertised and displayed as such) or "World's…
Why YSK: most men go their whole lives not experiencing what is one of the best sexual experiences a man can have, simply because of the stigma attached to doing so. I first discovered prostate stimulation on Reddit about a decade ago in my early 20s. Someone had written their story of having mind…
Why YSK: a lot of well-meaning parents of autistic children are inundated with information promoting ABA therapy, but it is actually founded on principles of abuse. There is evidence that about half of autistic people who go through ABA experience PTSD as a result of the process, which is founded on…
Why YSK: Reducing what you consume is by far the most effective of the three, and you should be reusing what you can't reduce! Before buying an item new, you should get the most use out of the item you currently have, or you should consider borrowing said item from a friend if you don't need this…
Unlike barbers and massage therapists, fitness/personal trainers are not required to get a state license to practice. What most trainers do is get a "Certification", which is just a textbook/test. Why YSK: Working with a trainer that is uneducated is dangerous and does more harm and good. Just…
Why YSK: protein is an essential nutrient for muscle growth, yeah, but it’s about all tissue growth. It provides the building blocks for muscle, organs, skin, blood, antibodies and more. The heavy connection our society gives protein to exercising often leaves the impression of “well, I’m not…
Why YSK: like Doctors, mechanics just want to help you with your problem. Most of us are good people who are trying to make a living. If you had your cousin Joe Jack try to mickey mouse something. Please let the mechanic know. It would be much better to tell them “Yeah some idiot messed around with…
Why YSK, Too many people online and irl incorrectly use this phrase to express how little care they have for something, not realising that saying the latter “I could care less” actually means ‘I have more room to care less which means I actually care a bit” please stop it friends. It hurts me
Why YSK: Being able to give your partner better sexual pleasures can be a great thing for the both of you. Fingering, mouth, sex toys, and so on. See what works best for her. If anything, it makes you more of a man to think about what she needs and desires instead of only focusing on…
Why YSK: A government program called the 340b Drug Discount Program requires drug companies to sell drugs to community health centers at the same prices they sell to Medicaid. There are no income restrictions and you just need to schedule an appointment with a doctor at the local community center…
Why YSK: You have less chances to be wrong, more chances to listen.
Why YSK: To better understand the impact of companies and private individuals on climate change and avoid being misled by statistics. TL;DR: The statistic only looks at fossil fuel companies and includes the emissions from their products, i.e. the fuel your car uses. Edit to clarify my intent:…
Why YSK: because you probably want to be a successful applicant! I interview applicants both for professional positions and for graduate school, and this has to be one of my biggest pet peeves. I'm not alone, so I can assure you that this mistake will make you seem unprofessional in the eyes of…
i used to draw on my ENTIRE arm as a kid, and i remember being DEVASTATED that all my “art” smeared off at field day. why ysk: this may be useful for those of you who will someday wake up with a dick sharpied on your face by a drunk friend. edit: people are commenting that all lotion does this,…
Source: I have worked at multiple gyms over a period of about 4 years and have also been going to various gyms my whole life. “Free guest pass” is more often than not a way for the gym to collect leads , then bother the ever-loving F out of you trying to get you to sign up/buy personal training/…
WHY YSK : Anti-dandruff shampoos with pyrithione zinc are very effective against persistent adult acne. anti dandruff acne remedy [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120804/]
Why YSK: Trucking companies will put signs/stickers on their trucks saying “Stay Back 300 Feet” (the distance varies) or “Company Not Responsible For Damage” as a way to prevent people from making insurance claims against them for chipped/cracked windshields, headlights, paint damage, etc. However,…
A few days ago a friend of mine (a salesman at a Jeep dealership) told me they install GPS tracking devices and ignition cutoff switches in every vehicle they sell (used and new) so that lenders can track your vehicle and disable it if you miss a payment. I started doing some digging online and…
Why YSK: The biggest fear a non-fluent speaker has is saying something inappropriate or something ridiculous by accident. I personally, while learning English have had a lot of moments where I’ve said something seemingly normal that a fluent speaker could interpret as being an innuendo, or have…
Everyday at fast food, grocery and major stores, during checkout they will ask you to donate change, to a local or nation wide charity. These companies will then collect all the donations and give them to the charity. From the company, not the consumer. By doing this, it becomes a major tax write…
Why YSK: it will help you take the correct and logical conclusions and to think critically. For example, when your doctor says that he didn't see any signs of cancer, it actually means that in his observation, there's no evidence of cancer, not that there's evidence that you don't have cancer. You…
Why YSK: Companies are obviously incentivized to advertise the best qualities of their products. While flushable wipes are more likely to break down and decompose compared to traditional wipes, they are not as efficient as doing so as many people believe. You should very wary of flushing them down…
Why YSK: Most drive thrus have timers inside. Depending on the store, they are often unreasonable and impossible to maintain, to "promote more productivity". In reality, this means that customers who read the menu, don't pull away fast enough, or generally spend more than 90 seconds (total) in the…
Calling emergency services on a landline allows them to triangulate your position accurately rather than them having to work out exactly where you are and potentialy getting it wrong. Why YSK: when it comes to emergency situations every second matters and can be the difference between life and…
Why YSK: I've heard a lot of stories recently about people who take an edible for their first time using cannabis, and many people aren't acutely aware of how many MG of THC they should take, despite the instructions being clear on the package. So I guess this is my RTFM for cannabis. For people…
Why YSK: No one wants to go to work or go out after getting hairdye stains on your face, arms, etc. If you're one of those people who dye your hair dark of crazy colors, sometimes those stains can stay on your skin for days. Especially inconvenient for work or outings. Use a wet rag, put a little…
Why YSK: in the ever increasing world of technology companies expect you to use your personal phone for work (for example calling it BYOD (Bring your own device)), the problem is corporations want to protect their intellectual property and these two things butt up against each other. The most…
Why YSK: The American Meteor Society aggregates reports, and shares the data with NASA. Tracking meteorites and fireballs is an important part of the study of space, our solar system, and the universe. Here is the link to report a fireball, which is what they call a large…
I rarely see this method shown as a remedy so I thought I’d share. You just want to expose the affected areas to heat. I’ve found the best way is to use a hairdryer set on high and simply leaving it over each bite for as long as possible, ideally around 15 seconds. The area will itch during the…
Dial *67 then the phone number your calling to come up as a restricted number. Why YSK: Personally I work in construction and just recently discovered this and I use it to make calls for work and at the end of the day I dont have people calling my phone back. This saves me so many "please don't…
Why YSK: Oral allergy syndrome is the most common food allergy and you, or someone you know, may have it. You can help them out by killing the pollen on the food you serve. I've been surprised that numerous friends who had their throat itch from bananas, watermelon plums etc. weren't aware of oral…
Other than cars operated purely by a fob, turn your key in the door as if you were locking it yet hold it there for a second or two. Any windows which are rolled down should automatically roll up again. Why YSK: Because it's super useful on these hotter days and saves you turning the car back on…
Why YSK: "Personal, business, and payroll checks are good for 6 months (180 days). Some businesses have "Void after 90 days" pre-printed on their checks. Most banks will honor those checks for up to 180 days and the pre-printed language is meant to encourage people to deposit a check sooner than…
Why YSK: Because life is short. Stop wasting your time looking for advice. Trust me. I understand it's expensive to see a derm(I live in US), but calculate how much "TIME" you've spent trying and failing various products for your acne. There's a chance it's cheaper to see a derm than continuing to…
Why YSK: most reheating goes like this: microwave food for a minute, stir, repeat, stir, repeat. If you use a half power setting and microwave for the same amount of time or even a minute longer, your food will heat evenly throughout with no hot or cold spots and no need to stir in the middle of the…
If you take your car key fob and press it up to the skin on your temple and or under your chin/jaw, you can effectively double the range to which the signal travels to your car. Why YSK this: It's great for walking away from your car and realizing you forgot to lock it and you usually don't even…
Why YSK: They could have depression, they could have a better time at doing an activity (just like adults) Some people work better in the morning, some people work better in the afternoon, some people work better in the evening. So see when the child is better at being more productive. Every…
Why YSK: Most people think that split lips are simply a form of chapped lips, when in reality they can be a sign of an iron deficiency which could lead to other adverse health effects. My PCP noticed my split lip and ordered a blood test to check my iron levels. Lo and behold, I was quite low likely…
YSK Mosfilm (Mosfilm Cinema Concern) filmstudio has uploaded an array of Soviet era films to their YouTube channel. Most of them can be seen with high quality and English subtitles. You only need to see one ad before you can enjoy it uninterrupted. Link to channel:…
Why YSK: There has been a lot of issues with Samsung’s french door refrigerators and their ice makers. The ice maker will freeze over causing it to no longer make ice until force thawed and ice will melt in the storage holder. If you contact Samsung with a model that has this issue, they’ll send…
Why YSK: Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 [https://1.1.1.1] service has been an easy way to get free, private, secure DNS lookups (and in the case of your mobile devices, a VPN too) for a few years now. However, I only just found out today that they also offer two small variants to this service which all you to…
why YSK: if you are a student and have trouble with maths then you should use Microsoft Maths Solver. it is an app which can solve most of your math problems. Unlike traditional calculators, it explains and breaks down the equations and problems. I have been using this for a while and you should…
Why YSK: questions that seem harmless but are forcing an uncomfortable answer out of your significant other are asking for trouble. But it's our nature to ask questions where we want both honest feedback from our SO but also want validation. Instead, express your feelings about the topic or question…
Why YSK: a person running up behind someone without a greeting can really trigger some individuals into feeling they're about to be attacked. Women especially are hyper vigilant about footsteps approaching them at a rapid pace. If one is particularly skilled in martial arts, you actually could…
Why YSK: Curled corners of rugs not only look bad, but they can be trip hazards. Just get a peel and stick vinyl tile from your local home improvement store, cut it in half to form a triangle, and stick it to the underside of the curled up corner. Viola! Super cheap and easy fix. Enjoy not tripping…
Why YSK: As the title says, just because someone is Jewish, doesn’t necessarily mean they follow Judaism. And just because someone follows Judaism, doesn’t necessarily mean they have Jewish blood. You can be both and either/or without having to be the other.
Why YSK: When walking against the flow of traffic you can see vehicles coming your direction and be careful to avoid dangerous drivers. If you walk with the flow you cannot see the drivers coming your way and thus the risk of you getting hit is much higher.
Why YSK: people assume it has to take hundreds of years instead of being possible in only a decade, and having your own forest can cut money off your power bill by cooling your home, along with providing weather protection and noise reduction for your property, while being zero maintenance after 3…
Why YSK: A lot of people think OCD is about being a neat freak. It can manifest itself this way in some people, but that’s not usually the case. Intrusive thoughts are a symptom as well. In fact, there are people who only have intrusive thoughts and don’t engage in visible compulsions. We call this…
There have been many videos recently of people and vehicles submerged in brown soil- and debris-laden floodwaters across the world. When sediment and debris are swept up in floods, it increases the density (and therefore the force) of the fluid mixture, sometimes more than twice that of clear…
Why YSK: Most websites and blogs that contain DIY instructions on how to make body and room sprays never explain why the ingredients are necessary. One common ingredient listed is witch hazel or vodka to help bind everything together, but that was the most explanation I could find. I came across an…
Why YSK: This is a mental health problem that not many people are aware of. Obviously women have much higher rates of it, due to the bodily and hormonal changes that occur during the entire pregnancy and birth process. But men should know that they also experience hormonal changes during this time…
Why YSK: To make more educated decisions when buying something. It is not a gift and doesn't require your loyalty to the seller.
Why YSK: Many people are unaware of the extra step required after contributing to an IRA, 401K, or other retirement account and end up with their money just sitting there for years at the same amount they put in, or even losing value due to fees (not to mention inflation). A recent post in…
Why YSK: Having a dead battery in the key fob has always been a fear for me. If it dies, you can still start your car by pressing the start button with the dead FOB. I personally know this to work with Nissan, Toyota and GMC cars.
Why YSK: They get adopted as or more often than other types. Black and white cats are the ones who are actually less likely to be adopted perhaps because they're compared to the much more interesting pure black or pure white cats. Moreover there is no evidence of ritualistic "sacrifice" or abuse of…
Why YSK: There’s a type of online advertising called Native Advertising, which is designed specifically to look like content published by the website where these ads appear. Sometimes these ads fall under the category of “clickbait,” but often times they’re so well disguised the average web user may…
Why YSK: There are two good reasons to understand this; So you don't get hurt by your own words and so others don't take advantage of you. A contract is not a piece of paper, it's an agreement between two or more parties where and offer is made and accepted. For example, if I offer to sell you my…
Why YSK: It may not be obvious how much of a hazard these can be, and it is an easy problem to deal with once you aware of it. They probably kill kids too, I dunno.
Why YSK: the alcohol content among other things will dry out the already damaged skin and it will hurt more than you'd expect, think of a slap to a sun burn but everywhere the sun screen touches for as long as it's not absorbed and some. I only just realized rub in sunscreen didn't hurt my sunburns…
Why ysk: When it comes to fights. Most punches can be directed to your face. When you are about to fight someone, you may not be thinking of your jaw but it should be taken very seriously. Not clenching your jaw can lead to several bad things to occur. For one, if the other person lands a good hit,…
Why YSK: If you go sunbathing, especially at a nude beach, make sure to protect all the places where you wouldn't want a scalpel. The eyes are most at risk for blue-eyed people, but sunglasses are always a good idea either way. Talk to a dermatologist about the safest way to protect your genitals on…
Why YSK: lots of people post pictures of house keys in celebration of getting a new house or apartment, it's trivial and easy to make a copy of that key from the picture. You're literally giving your house key to the Internet. It doesn't even have to be a…
Why YSK: it’s a common misconception that it’s ok to arrive by the time the restaurant closes and stay well past that time. While most places will accommodate you if you do it, it is incredibly rude.
Why YSK: now you don’t have to bother manually ignoring robo callers and other spam. Numbers not saved in contacts are sent to voicemail. Unknown callers can leave messages; if you get a call from a hospital or some emergency call they aren’t “blocked” but your phone will not ring. You will get a…
Why YSK because I'm literally typing this right now instead of looking for that product. I'm not saying dont do it, I'm saying the opposite. Thanks for the 3 minute break 😁 maybe order that thing online next time.
Why YSK: It takes extra thiamine and folic acid to process alcohol, leading to deficiency if the individual does not supplement. Thiamine deficiency can progress to Wernicke’s encephalopathy or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) which can be deadly and requires medical treatment. The treatment is…
Why YSK… All I have is internet service through Spectrum (no cable, land line, etc). I started with their $40/month introductory promo which increased to $75/month after 12 months. After the 12 months I called Spectrum to see if they could give me a loyal customer discount. They responded with a…
Why YSK:-Many homes get damp in winter, many cupboards, basements and lofts are susceptible to damp. People always think about fire and flood when they package up passports/driver’s licenses, exam certs but they don’t think about the cold or damp. Package them in a plastic wallet Photocopy a spare…
Why YSK: If you're ever unfortunate enough to have bed bugs make sure you check your electronics, especially laptops. Also, if you get refurbished electronics, maybe check. This could be enough to stop an infestation or reinfestation. Where I work requires that I clean used laptops. Recently I've…
Clothing is incredibly bad for the environment to produce. The electricity used to make it and transport it is astronomical, and a single shirt can use hundreds of gallons of water during manufacturing, as well as toxic chemicals. And many shirts are made from oil-based plastic products (most/many…
Why YSK: Problems that can be spotted by a complete professional inspection, which includes putting the car up on a lift, include: frame damage, damage to wires or insulation caused by animals, poor previous repair work, flood or fire damage, hidden rust, fluid leaks, burned-out bulbs,…
Why YSK: The term is commonly misunderstood by people not familiar with the trans community. It can be confusing for someone who doesn't understand the distinction, and misuse or misunderstanding can lead to embarrassing or upsetting interactions in people's personal or professional lives. Knowing…
Why YSK: you can search by zip code to find programs both local and national that can offer financial assistance to those in need. Edit: if you are outside the US try googling "Social Care Organizations [your area]" for similar programs
Why YSK: Most of car manufacturers decide to put a low quality not-that-functional paper-like cabin air filter only to be able to say "there is a filter", that's the quality level of most of those filter, just replace it with a better one and I believe most of you people care about the air you…
Why YSK: Emptying the clip-in container doesn't clear out the system, and many times your issues result from a clogged filter and/or long hair twisting up in the carpet roller under the vacuum. If you take 10 minutes to explore your vacuum, you'll find filters that are super easy to remove. Either…
Why YSK: With recent comments in the news about how many rural folks cannot easily photocopy a document — your iPhone can do so. (Android too, maybe?) Open a new note in the Notes app, then click on the camera and choose “scan documents”. This is not the same as taking a picture of a piece of…
WHY YSK. I have tried to die a lot. Also, over the years I've lost an unfair amount of friends and family to unhealthy thoughts and urges, like I myself, among millions have experienced. Tonight my wife, who lives separately to me, left a happy house party to see a neighbour, a mutual friend,…
Why YSK: Most of the gyms have shower facility. If you successfully get a membership then you don't have to worry about using unhygienic means to keep yourself clean. You can go and take a shower, plus this will give you an excuse to go to gym, exercise and stay fit n healthy. This isn't new…
Why ysk: there are a lot of people out there who own a gun but don't have anyone to give it to during times of crisis.
Why YSK: The last 15 months have been stressful for all of us and many are also experiencing anxiety like we've never had before. When you're in the midst of this, taking a break for just 5 minutes to breathe deeply can calm your anxieties and stress. To start, find somewhere quiet that you won't…
Why YSK: By identifying any food intolerance you have, you can avoid foul farts, fatigue, bloating, and other discomfort. When I was in college, I ripped a super nasty fart in my friend's car, and he was absolutely disgusted (even though he isn't usually fazed by such things). He was in medical…
Why YSK: Email has the been the standard for business communications for at least 20 years and I still speak to customers who are stubborn about anything "computery" when they don't realise how intuitive and life-improving modern tech can be. Why drive to a post office to pay a bill and waste fuel,…
Why YSK: These private informations may include GPS coordinates, device ID, account ID, time created, program used, and more. They're handy for personal use, but probably aren't desirable for when you need to send the file to someone else. Most messenger apps strips image and video metadata…
Why YSK: If you ever go somewhere with a cooler with dry ice and fruit, be aware that your fruit will become carbonated. The reason this happens is because dry ice is solid carbon dioxide so it is literally carbonating your fruit. This means that just like carbonated drinks, your fruit will quite…
R/scams has a great writeup of how this scam works: https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/na8oax/asian_guygirl_from_online_dating_mentors_you_to Tl;dr: scammer connects with you online, scammer talks up how much money they're making from cryptocurrency, you send your money to scammer to invest,…
Why YSK: In light of the recent spill in the Santa Monica Bay [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/17-million-gallon-sewage-spill-closes-miles-beaches-california-n1273808], I thought it best to remind people that wipes, paper towels, and tampons being flushed cause serious issues with both your…
Why YSK: Persistent rumination can amplify the symptoms of some existing mental health conditions such as depression. An endless loop of negative thoughts about our current suffering, which in turn creates even more suffering. Conversely, by controlling our rumination we can ease…
There exist devices that look like flash drives, but actually emulate keyboards to hack your computer, or use capacitors to fry your computer. Do not plug in a flash drive you do not recognize into a computer you care about! Also, if you lose your flash drive for awhile, it might have…
Why YSK: mountains are beautiful. Hiking in the mountains is wonderful. But mountains are not made for walks in the park. Too many tourists take a wrong path or lose their path or go off the path. Too many tourists get lost, get hurt and need to be rescued. It can be hard, even in perfect weather…
If you are ever eating potato chips/crisps (the thin ones, I believe the name differs between US and UK English) with dip, it is inevitable that one will break in the dip and that you will try to get it out with a second crisp/chip. When you go in for the rescue you should use TWO crisps/chips to…
Why YSK: Truecaller uploads contacts of their users and shares information with third-party companies. If someone you know uses Truecaller and has your contact saved, your details are being shared without your permission. If you don't use Truecaller, you can unlist your number from their…
Why YSK: many people think contraceptives are only there to prevent unwanted pregnancies. I started with the Pill when I was 18 to control irregular periods way before I was sexually active. Eventually I learned about an injection that was much better because it was only once every 3 months so I…
Why YSK: When you find yourself negatively comparing yourself to others, remember, you’re really only competing against yourself. Your ego. Your thoughts. Your habits. Your actions. The “final boss” is you. Take a look in the mirror & ask yourself, “am I being the best version of myself today?” If…
Why YSK: Not every place has their own delivery service but all it takes is a quick phone call to find out. I've noticed more and more places i see daily have their own delivery service now. It can save you $10-$20 in fees, you get your food faster, and more money goes to your favourite store. So…
Why YSK : A lot of people look good in real life but their pictures come out bad (and vice versa). The reason is that you're just not photogenic, it happens to a lot of people. In converting a 3d image like a person into a 2d image like a photo, some features are lost. We see in 3D because we have…
Why YSK : If it's on the grass, it's better you move it so no one steps on it. Better a moved bird, even if the mother will look for it a bit, than a crushed bird under the foot of uncaring humans. Also, to hide it from cats, for a while at least.
People worldwide have been shocked to learn of what happened with Canada's residential school program, but there is another part of dark history from the same time period that many people are likely totally unaware of. This would be the history of British Home Children. In a nutshell, back in the…
Most if not all places that exchange an empty 20-lb propane tank for a "full" one don't really give you a full tank, they give you a tank that can hold 20 lbs of propane with only 15 lbs in it. Look at the fine print on their sign. To get what you're paying for, go to a place that refills tanks.…
Why YSK: Some furniture (or other) stores will often advertise that "Our products are made of real, GENUINE leather!", attempting to trick customers into thinking that they're high-quality because the leather is real. In reality, if leather is classified as Genuine, that means that they took the…
Why YSK: it seems like a no-brainer but you still see it happen and it is dangerous. With more and more bars opening up and strange drinks on the menu, please just ask your bartender or server how a drink (flaming or with weird attachments) is meant to be drunk. Sometimes a drink is meant to burn…
Why YSK; Many websites break, especially ones with shitty videoplayers or something like that. We have all experienced it at one point or another. Well, page refreshing isn't new, and that's kind of what causes what we are talking about. See, back in the days of 56k modems where you could wait for…
Why YSK: For the many dogs are terrified of thunder, fireworks and other very loud noises, a possible solution is noise cancelling headgear. There's a lot of research on the technology and articles that rate different brands on the net. There are many different types, configurations and styles…
Why YSK: Parents and families tend to pressure us into getting married sooner and tell us if we don't get married by a certain age, nobody will ever want us. "I got married at this age and you should too." But in reality the average age of people getting married keeps increasing, so you're just…
Why YSK: Identifying these most common fallacies will be practical in everyday use. Knowing even a few of these logical fallacies will help you avoid manipulation by others and identify bad reasoning. This is a list of the types of fallacies I find to be the easiest to spot and the most commonly…
Why YSK: the music industry has taken advantage of this for ages, yet most people don’t even realize this connection. It’s called the mere exposure effect, and essentially, it means that the more you are exposed to something, the less uncertainty you feel and the easier it is to understand. First…
Why YSK: many people think that getting spf 100 or whatever works much better than 30 or 50SPF. That’s simply not true. Higher SPF also does not mean you can be out in the sun for a longer period of time. You should be applying sunscreen 30 min prior to exposure and reapplying every 2 hours, no…
Why YSK: A lot of people, including me, like to buy these small snack sized carrots to munch on but several of them think that they are buying baby carrots. In reality, majority of the time they are buying baby-cut carrots. Baby carrots are either bred for being smaller than regular carrots or are…
Why YSK: Every time there is an earthquake people post updates to their social media channels that are largely experiential and subjective. They are sharing their thoughts and feelings about the earthquake, but the posts aren't being complied and analyzed in a meaningful way (as far as I know). You…
Why YSK: it often looks like junk but they almost always include the cash as incentive for you to sign up for the program. You get to keep the cash even if you don’t sign up.
Why YSK: If you wanted to cut up an apple but eat it later it may oxidize and get brown. Not too appealing. But if you add lemon juice to it it gets preserved by the vitamin C which is a preservative and you can keep it longer to a few hours to a few days from just an hour without!
Why YSK: When a bungee cord snaps back, it can travel at more than 200 miles an hour. This can cause serious damage to your eye and lead to vision loss or blindness. Instead of using bungee cord to tie down loads in a vehicle, use rope or ratcheting straps. It could save you from a devastating…
Why YSK: I just discovered something that most people are unaware of. If you are involved in an accident through no fault of your own, you can file a diminished value claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company and receive a settlement for the loss of value of your vehicle. A month ago, a…
I am writing this because of the women I have met who legitimately don't know this. Bloodflow causes the penis to be erect while sleeping, often while waking up, exercising, standing up quickly, needing to pee, etc. Why YSK: If you see a guy with a boner it doesn't mean he's thinking…
Why YSK: Over time laptops (and all PCs) will build up dust inside if they're not cleaned regularly. After a few years this can be enough to prevent the fans properly moving air to keep it cool. As a result the fans run faster and more often than they should have to, making a lot of noise and…
Why YSK: if you put Vaseline around the base of each leg of a chair or table, ants cannot climb up it.
Why YSK: This technique can help to reduce the number of robocalls you receive. When you get a call from a number you don't recognize, answer it but don't say anything (or even put your phone on mute so there is absolutely no sound). Wait and listen. If it happens to be a human being who is trying…
Why YSK: i was concerned recently when I saw a starter pack about painful poop and it seemed like most of the commons found it super relatable, so apparently a lot of people think its normal and fine to experience pain and difficulty pooping. Pooping should not hurt. If it happens on occasion, once…
Why YSK: People often think paying off collection accounts will bring their credit score up. Paying off a collection will NOT remove the negative mark on your credit score from having an account go to collections in the first place. So you might be throwing money away that is better used…
Why YSK: As you guys know, there are a lot of crazy/drunk drivers out there and there might be a chance where the crazy driver might cross the red light causing an accident involving you. You looking both ways before crossing the green light helps you and other drivers be more safe out on the…
Why YSK: Searching through webpages will often give you simplified, incomplete or waffling explanations or just irrelevant stuff altogether. Webpages take more effort to develop than simply uploading a pdf to the internet (and are often made by people who want your attention ). Which do you think…
Why YSK: grief is a massively overwhelming emotion that may just be one of the most difficult to overcome as it deals with our mortality that is utterly inescapable and as such every person deals with it differently and that has to be respected. Don't think grief is wailing or denying or erratic…
Why YSK: Many parents are compelled to stay in miserable, toxic marriages due to guilt and fear over the effects of divorce. Unfortunately people are still shamed and told they should have worked things out for the kids. Contrary to popular belief, there is plenty of research showing that children…
So much so that they will try to run away, or involuntary go to the bathroom. Why YSK: Be cautious going to see fireworks with your pet. It can really traumatize certain pets.
Why YSK: A lot of people want their body to be donated to science when they pass away. My mother was one of these people. While researching who could/would accept her body, I found out that the person has to sign up for their body to be donated before they pass away and that nobody can do it post…
Why YSK: I'm an amateur cook, and I come across a lot of recipes online, either websites or on YouTube, and here are some learnings: 1) Recipes generate clicks. They would reference other similar recipes they've made or say that one of the ingredients which they use was made in another video/…
Why YSK: I thought I had bipolar disorder my second semester of college because I had very sudden mood swings. Went to the doc, but they said since the depressive episode only lasted about a week/week and a half, it was too quick to be BD. Didn’t make the correlation to my depression and my…
Why YSK: this is the cheapest way to get caffeinated. It's costs $4 USD for 80 200mg capsules. This is the equivalent of 160 cups of coffee or about 200 cans of RedBull. Same price for 100mg capsules (but I recommend breaking the 200mg in half). Many of us need caffeine to do our jobs at the…
Why YSK - You should know, despite their sacrifice of life and limb, the United States is ignoring a promise of help, and is abandoning nearly 18,000 interpreters and their families to die at the hands of the Taliban as withdrawal from Afghanistan continues. Many of these interpreters have saved…
You should know that your gut health can have a direct impact on your mental health as well as your physical health. Why YSK: Poor digestion, undiagnosed/discovered food allergies or sensitivities, and a multitude of other issues in your stomach have been linked with depression, anxiety, OCD/BPD…
Why YSK: It's easy to criticize America's issues with healthcare, policing, education, economics, or societal taboos as if they're a ubiquitous problem for every American. But the way we all live with these things really depends on where we live. There are 50 states (and several territories) and…
Not too surprising to most, but just a reminder that many Pets get spooked by fireworks, some more than others. Why YSK: The night of July 4th in the US sees the most cases of lost/killed animals, with July 5th being the busiest day for Animal Shelters. It's smart to take precautions for all pets,…
For example a can of soda has just as many calories as a serving of ranch (2 tbs). Why YSK: if you're having a hard time losing weight or counting calories at meals, don't forget to add contributions from your dressing or dipping sauce!
Why YSK? When making a cleaner using vinegar and baking soda, the two will actually neutralise each other when the two are mixed together. This happens because one is acidic and the other is the complete opposite, a base. The fizzing is actually just carbon dioxide being released as the two…
Why YSK: If you are caught by a riptide you could exhaust yourself fighting the current and trying to swim directly back to shore. Instead, swim parallel to the beach until you are released by the current. If you see an area of calm between waves, do not enter the water at this spot as the space…
Why YSK: Many people do not like to get rare or medium meat because it is so "bloody" but in reality all of the blood is removed during the butchering process. The red liquid in the meat is actually myoglobin and is used to carry oxygen through muscles.
Why YSK: Save yourself the hassle and expense of a trip to the emergency room. Article [https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20121015/mothers-kiss-expel-foreign-objects-kids-noses] Full disclosure I first read about this…
I've been seeing a lot of scam ads before YouTube videos recently and they've been making me very angry, especially when the videos are aimed at kids. (One I've been seeing recently is "$1000 from Mr.Beast if you visit this site") I've also been seeing posts about how you can't report the ads, but…
Especially with July 4th coming up, as many pets run away, get out or lost on this day. The chip doesn't get your pet home if the information tied to it isn't up to date! You can call your vet, or most may allow swing bys (pandemic changes may apply) to scan your pet, to get their chip number.…
Bear pepper spray is purposely diluted because bears are more susceptible to the active ingredient, oleoresin capsicum. Why YSK is because lots of people think that bear spray is a more effective alternative for deterring humans when in fact the opposite is true.
Why YSK: Companies always try to label their products as GMO free in an attempt to make them seem more healthy, but in fact that is not the case and it is likely the product is even worse for you than if it did have GMOs. While the name "Genetically Modified Organism" sounds scary, it's actually…
Why YSK: Many people are unaware of this but it actually decreases wear on a specific part of your mattress and makes it last longer, so you won't have to buy a new mattress.
Why YSK: when you get new concrete for your driveway or whatnot you must sweat it everyday for 7 days. This prevents it from drying in layers and peeling away.
Why YSK: My little guy can't stand the fourth of July, poor little dude gets all shaky and whiny every year, talked to the vet today and looking into getting him some medications, or a thundershirt, and of course lots of love. Has anyone ever tried Dutch? [https://dutchforpets.com/anxiety…
Why YSK: Intuit, the terrible company that's behind this website and also lobbies hard to make tax filing more expensive and complicated, is also behind setting up this new terrible website for non-filers to sign up for the Child Tax Credit. It's extremely user unfriendly! Non-filers are those who…
Why YSK: If you’re lying in bed and struggling to either relax or fall asleep, try unclenching your face. A lot of times I find my face is tensed up, and when I consciously think about relaxing my face I immediately feel relief and am able to fall asleep pretty easily.
Why YSK: Sorry if I burst anyone's bubble, but I see people post about how it's a legendary story/meme on reddit and it irks me that's it's just basically ripped from a sitcom and I think the site deserves the truth. Right here: https://youtu.be/OJAEaAom5FQ (the episode aired in 2014, a year…
Why YSK: European cultures don't think 5/5 is "everything was fine". This is not much of an issue in the US. But many cultures in Europe rate things where 3 means "everything was satisfactory" and 4 means something especially nice happened and 5 is reserved for "mind blown" kind of things. Now,…
Honey bees in fact aren't the most prolific pollinators, even among bees. In fact, if you live in the US, they are actually not a native species, but a domesticated one, like a pig or cow. Although there are pesticides that are made safer for honeybees, most will kill other pollinators, increasing…
Why YSK: When a child lives part time at one parent's home and spends the rest of the time at their other parent's home, they usually start to expect how they'll feel at each house. At one house, they may feel like they are free to do anything, and at the other they may feel they are restricted from…