Why YSK: By paying attention to what people apologize to us for, we can get to know them better, learn their pet peeves, what they value most and what they are most sensitive to. This is especially true for things that don’t seem like a big deal to most people, and even more true if that other…
Why YSK: Easter is coming up, and a bunny is a common gift. If you are planning to give someone a bunny, please make sure they're prepared to care for it. Being forced to give the bunny to a shelter will spoil the gift. Bunnies live for 8-12 years, so they're a long term commitment. They…
Why YSK: There is currently text bot sending very convincing texts claiming to be Venmo's fraud service. They ask you to follow a link that looks like it's Venmo's and sign in. The link uses "venmo" as its third level domain so it appears legit, but the second level domain is something else meaning…
Well-meaning strangers often share and repost "My 16 year old ran away last night! Help me find her!" or "My sister has been MIA since last week! Here's her picture!" or "Help me find my baby boy! Last seen near X!" posts hoping they'll help find and protect an endangered person. And everyone should…
Why YSK: It's not fun to find out, but you will have until April 15th to pay the amount due so its far better to have 6+ weeks to save up rather than find out that refund you were expecting is actually a hidden $1k+ expense. You don't have to file right away, but you should definitely at least use…
Why YSK: Many people don't know how to properly cook vegetables outside of steaming them, or adding a little salt/butter/oil, etc. Steaming is easy to overdo and works best with fresh seasonal vegetables. Anything that is frozen, canned, or even just spent more than a few days on the shelf will…
Why YSK: If you're having acne, hairloss, eating disorders, migraines or you feel something is wrong with your body despite being physically active, eating healthy, meditating and just having overall good habits, check your environment, living with toxic people will give you major health issues. It…
Why YSK: Be aware of the potential red flags of different forms of abuse. They don't let you talk to the opposite gender? They become jealous easily? They ask you for your passwords, or accuse you of cheating? They isolate you away from your family or friends and yet they are allowed to hang out…
Why YSK: Google "USDA Rural Development Loan". Search your area and find a home in a qualifying area to buy. I have personally used this loan twice. The loan is for 100% of the home's cost and can even include certain items like closing costs. The last home I purchased cost me $495 out of pocket and…
Why YSK: many people get very unhappy because, in their heads, they believe others don't like them. In reality, everyone thinks about what others think about them. It is worthwhile looking closer into this, and slowly practicing the art of not giving a fuck. It will lead to a happier life. There are…
Why YSK: Too often the term negative reinforcement is used to describe removing a preferred item or activity as punishment for unexpected behavior. However, negative reinforcement is the practice of removing a negative stimulus (in my child’s case, eating cauliflower) as a reward and reinforcer for…
Why ysk: I didn’t completely understand the gravity of not shoveling sidewalks but my blind friend just FaceTimed me completely lost because people didn’t shovel and she got lost. Thankfully, there seemed to be little ice. I’ve also heard of more than one wheelchair bound person who have tipped over…
Why YSK: For those without water it's important to know you need to leave water in the bottom of your toilet, and put some form of liquid in your sinks occasionally (Preferably water or melted snow). There is part of the plumbing called a P-trap that holds water and stops sewer gases from coming…
Why YSK: This might be only be relevant to a small portion of Reddit. How can you tell when your pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition? Try substituting “he” or “she” and “him” or “her.” If “he” or “she” fits, you should use who. If “him” or “her” fits, you should use whom. Keep in mind…
Why YSK: it's really nice to check on people when they have some medical emergency or are going through some really tough time (and of course is understandable that you may be worried) but be aware that the people you are texting (either the person in trouble or the immediate family members)…
Why YSK: People living in normally warm areas like Texas are not familiar with some of the ways you can prevent cold weather disaster. On top of that, home construction there wont be designed to protect against freezing temps. With prolonged sub-freezing temperatures the water in your pipes can…
Why YSK: because it's very painful, very scary, very common, yet nobody talks about it because it's embarrassing. People should know that this has a name, happens to a lot of us, there is no cure, but there are ways to manage the pain. Which is btw, the most intense pain you can imagine, and it…
Why YSK- As a former representative/manager at a wireless carrier, I know first hand that most carriers do not tell you that you have options when it comes to protecting your device. Often times you will only be given the most expensive coverage option as it generates the most revenue. And this…
Regardless of what shape you’re in, if you experience asthma-like symptoms (coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, hyperventilating) this may be what’s known as EIB or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. It’s made worse in cold or dry air. You may notice that breathing through a sleeve helps…
Why YSK: The annual inflation rate for the USA is about 2% [https://www.statista.com/statistics/244983/projected-inflation-rate-in-the-united-states/]. Every 5 years, you’ll have 10% less purchasing power, so make sure you’re getting those raises whether it be asking your boss or finding a new job…
YSK that Walmart sells vials of regular (human) insulin for $24.88 apiece over the counter (from the pharmacist) without a prescription OTC, and $42.88 for 70/30 pens, under its ReliOn brand. Most diabetics generally should not substitute it for rapid-acting insulin without a healthcare provider's…
Why YSK: As of January 01, 2021 the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires that Employers disclose pay and benefits with a job posting. As an employee (or job hunter): That means you now have the ability to see what new hires would be paid. Your employer must also disclose any promotion…
Why YSK - It is called the “kill zone” and its supposed to act as a buffer zone between a car and the truck. Trucks when fully loaded (which is often) can take around two American football field lengths (600 feet or 182 meters) to slow to a complete stop even when applying full braking pressure.…
Why YSK: I've seen a lot of people jokingly try to get out of yard work by referencing the physical stress of it, but the truth is that snow shoveling, especially when dealing with wet & heavy and/or thick snowfalls, is a very real trigger for heart attacks (here's one source: the Cleveland…
Why YSK: Today Persererance Rover will land itself on Mars. It's another incredible feat for humanity. Flying on another planet is set off to happen for the first time today, which is very cool and will be a test of how it will work! Everyone should be very excited for this. -----------------------…
Why YSK: If you're like me, you get a LOT of robocalls. Some just hang-up a soon as you answer, others are dead air. There is an easy way to fight back! Instead of hanging-up, put the call on hold. For every second that the call is on hold, that's one less second that they can robocall someone else.…
Why YSK: praise is one of the main drivers in human psychology. We focus too often on scolding or pointing out the wrongs, but very rarely make others notice their rights. In arguments, take time to acknowledge and praise intellectual honesty or the admission of a mistake. It will make the…
Why YSK: Your fist instinct may be to go home where you can be “safe” and lock them out. However, you are leading them to your home for one. Also even if you live with family they may be gone. So now you are alone with a threat. By going to a police station you are going to definitely find people…
Why YSK: If you are ever in an accident that results in a total loss you insurance will appraise your vehicle so as to know what to pay you out for the settlement. Especially if your vehicle is newer, there may not be many comparables in the area to give an accurate representation of what your…
Why YSK: For most hearing impaired people, consonant sounds are muddled and cannot easily be distinguished if pronounced quickly. Vowels are heard more clearly because they carry most of the sound of a word, but consonants happen quickly in speech and aren't as audible or distinguishable. It's easy…
Why YSK: Times are tough, dudes, and we all need some help sometimes. When you're in a place where you can't afford therapy, or need a little extra support between therapy appointments, mental health apps can help fill those gaps. Not all mental health apps are legit, though, and outside of the…
Why YSK: Switching from a regular toothpaste to one branded "whitening" toothpaste is like switching from a fine grit sandpaper to a coarse grit sandpaper. The coarser grit allows it to more effectively scrape away stains, as well as tartar and plaque. This can be fine for strong, healthy teeth,…
Why YSK: When you boil water you kill off any parasites, germs, or other living things in the water that can kill you or make you sick enough for death to be a concern. However, boiling water doesn't remove chemicals or heavy metals collected in the water supply. To make sure that you are only…
Why YSK: If you run your car while the tailpipe is covered in snow, carbon monoxide can back up into your car and you can die, similar to running it in a garage. This was hounded into me from a young age growing up where we get a lot of snow every year, but it occurred to me that it may not be…
Why YSK: Evidently many of you were unaware that temperatures below 50 degrees exist untill recently. This storm is not a freak event; there will be more. NOTE: This is for sheltering IN PLACE. This is not advice on how to trek across a frozen landscape for any reason. I'm gonna list some things…
Why YSK: Too often, people expect that everything will return to the way it was "before" when they do something horrible to you or treat you badly. Some people expect that as their preordained right and some even bother to apologize. To be let "back into" your life is not a given. Just because you…
Why YSK: Scammers are constantly trying to steal from people under the guise of the IRS. The IRS will almost always reach out to you by mail first. Do not trust anyone claiming to be from the IRS if you were unaware of the call - they will not surprise you! They will always tell you before they…
If it’s cold enough to freeze your pipes, turn on your taps, just a trickle is enough for keeping away minor freezing. For colder temperatures, open the faucet more. Water is very good at transferring heat to the metal and the flow will likely keep the pipes from seizing up completely. Also don’t…
Why YSK: if a fire ignites in any compartment, having the doors closed delays flames and smoke spread to other compartments, wich can give you time to notice it, get out and call firefighters. As a firefighter for only over 5 years, I've seen major differences on house fires with both doors open and…
If you are selling something or taking money from a stranger, the bank still has the right to take the money back out of your account if the check bounces, they find fraud, etc. If you are ever unsure, ask the bank when the check will totally clear. That can take up to 5 business days. Why YSK:…
Why YSK: This is mostly relevant for gamers who're used to opening task manager to close games that have crashed but won't close properly. Sometimes task manager won't open properly because the game is taking up the entire screen and no matter what you do you can't access task manager. Using this…
Why YSK: This is in light of Valentine’s Day and what I’ve noticed some of my own friends struggling with in the dating sphere. Instead of worrying about whether you’re good enough for them, flip the script and ask yourself whether they’re a good fit for what you’re looking for. You’re vetting for…
Why YSK: There are lots of folks out there not getting help from their regular/local doctors who often have debilitating and obscure conditions. Even nearby specialist can be a fluke at times. Searching the authors/cobtributors of recent pubmed articles can often put you in touch with true experts…
Why YSK: This can attract the wrong type of customer to the business, and lead people to expect things that are not advertised. If you want to help the business mention things like "went above and beyond" "came in under the estimate" "always willing to work with my needs." This can drive traffic to…
Why YSK: reporting a fireball on the website is easy and you can see (if enough people report it) the path the meteor took and how far away it was visible from. If you have not seen one recently than you can just scroll through reports by other users. P.S. despite being named "The American meteor…
Why YSK: More people are suffering dry skin than ever due to excessive use of hand sanitizer and washing your hands. You should know that 99% of lotions contain alcohol to make them dry quicker, but this can literally sting and make your hands drier when you are getting cracked skin. Our skin…
Whether it's Jewelry, Art, Property, or whatever it may be, it is unethical for someone to give you an appraisal and then immediately offer to buy it from you. That's a giant red flag that you should go to someone else for an appraisal, perhaps even getting multiple appraisals from different…
Why YSK: I was talking to a co-worker the other day and evidentially this isn't common knowledge. I have been using my local library as a GREAT source of free entertainment. There is so much more than just books there. I also love donating to the library. Whenever I am thinning out my movie/TV…
Why YSK: If candle wax reaches its flash point (appx 400F) and catches fire, blowing on it will create a larger flame and spread droplets of flaming molten wax everywhere. Pouring water on the candle will create an explosive ball of flame that can reach up to 6ft in height, spreading the fire…
Why YSK: Dogs are much more tactile animals when compared to cats and they need something physical to play with, in order to properly understand it. Using a laser pointer might seem like fun because it can exercise them without any work, but it is actually causing them anxiety and potential issues…
Why YSK: It is a lifesaving asset in an emergency where your pets needs immediate first aid, and you get to spend more time with your fluffy friends if you ever need to use it. Edit: Useful link- https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-after-your-pet/all-pets/giving-cpr-to-pets
Why YSK: I see so many people on reddit making jokes about themselves and being insecure about being a virgin after all their friends have already had sex. I understand the negativity attached to that label. I was a teenager and in my early 20s too. I get it you guys. Of our friend group in high…
Why YSK: The cashier most likely has their light off because they have other things to go do around a store, they need go to break, or they need to clock out for the day. Nowadays, most retail stores have policy that do not allow cashiers to say no/that they are closed, even if you ask “are you…
Why YSK: A trip to the vets office is probably not the place your pet wants to have their last memory, or enjoys being at. Let their last memory be of a comfortable and familiar place. Call around, there is likely a vet who will make a house call. I’ve put 7 animals down this way in my lifetime and…
Why YSK: Slush gets tossed from the car in front of you, your headlights become covered over time. Within just 60 minutes, you can fully occlude your headlights. The problem is, if you're sitting the driver seat you wont realize your lights are covered. You should be proactively checking. Drive…
Why YSK: Everyone talks about having an emergency fund, but given the run on supermarkets that happened in early 2020 I think this is a topic worth discussing. Even if you are simply unemployed temporarily, having food storage will extend the life of your emergency fund because you can just draw…
Some companies make you jump through hoops to cancel a subscription. Rather than letting you cancel on their website, they make you call them on the phone, wait on hold, talk to a representative, explain your reason for canceling, get transferred to the loyalty department, etc. California passed a…
Why YSK: A family member has a certain medication that needs to be refilled every month. For many years, we were paying $600 / month out of pocket at our regular pharmacy - even though we are lucky enough to have very good insurance. We just assumed all pharmacies would charge roughly the same price…
Why YSK: It’s okay if you want to just read a book on the weekends or play video games or go on hikes. it’s okay to just live. I know that sometimes we think about all of the grand ways we can change the world and we get down on ourselves when we feel like we don’t live up to our own standards, but…
Why YSK: The preconceived notion that organic food products are healthier is a misconception. Organic foods are simply free of hormones and antibiotics. Organic produce is grown using fewer synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Organic foods have really no nutritional advantage over non-organic…
Why YSK; AT&T and Tmobile (at the least) are currently pretending they have legitimate 5G. But it's clearly inferior. A simple setting adjustment will put you back on track however. Settings>connections>mobile networks>network mode. Then choose one down from the "magical 5G". Link to article that…
Every person that has a family needs to begin this process now! Why YSK: Imagine dying as the sole source of income for your loving family and burdening them with debt. You can get into a life insurance policy as a young healthy person quite cheep. Look it up and do it, at least pay for your own…
Why YSK: I work in the pharmacy at Costco and these last several months we have had dozens of people come up to us asking for Plan B. It is true that you do not need to be a member to use the pharmacy; but that is limited exclusively to prescriptions, not over the counter medications. We have to…
WHY YSK: Emotional and mental abuse leaves hidden scars that no one can see by looking at someone. They can be seen in certain actions or words. Constant apologizing is a big red flag as is fear of making a mistake or upsetting their partner. People who have been emotionally and/or mentally abused…
In the movie, Batman Begins, a younger Bruce Wayne is in training learning to be Batman. He is learning to fight on top of a frozen lake and ends up falling through the ice. After getting out of the water and freezing to death he is sitting in front of a fire rubbing his arms trying to keep warm. He…
Why YSK: At a time when mental health is at an all-time low for so many, the feelings of guilt for not being “worse off” add fuel to the flames of degrading mental resiliency and healthy processing of our issues. You deserve to know that you don’t have to bottle up your feelings and fail to fully…
Why YSK: It may seem counter-intuitive, or that people are being selfish by continuing to drive in that lane, but it helps traffic by using all the available space and it reduces the likelihood of accidents! https://www.trafficsafetystore.com/blog/the-zipper-merge-could-impolite-drivers-be-in-the…
Why YSK: not everyone is expected to be a professional mechanic, but if you own or drive a car you’ll eventually have to take it to one. Aside from being able to tell if a bad mechanic is taking advantage of you, it will also stop you from treating EVERY mechanic/tech like they’re trying to take…
This can be a lifesaver to someone struggling/worrying how in the world they’ll possibly make that next payment. There’s forbearance, forgiveness, abatement, etc. If you’ve previously made payments in a timely manner, there’s a multitude of options. Even if you’ve previously had issues, there’s…
I don't know why, I'm not tech savvy at all but I've been doing this for about 2 years now. The interface always starts off asking you to click to enable ads but don't, just wait for about 10 seconds and your show/movie will start. At every scheduled break where there's supposed to be an ad, it gets…
Why YSK: Your written expressions will look more educated if you correctly use those two (really three) words. For example, at my neighborhood diner the outdoor sign should read "Country cooking at its best" because the diner claims the best cooking in the area for itself. The "its" is a possessive…
Why YSK : I often get people making comments about this to me, my little brother is autistic and in the uk we have a thing called radar keys which allow you to unlock disabled toilets in restaurants and public areas. You have to have this key to get access to these toilets and you have to have a…
Why YSK: Many illegal behaviors by American employers are tolerated by employees who have been told something to the effect of "at-will employment means that even if they can't fire you for reporting them, they'll just fire you the next day for no reason at all", but that isn't actually true. If an…
Why YSK: It's almost valentines day, and you might be ordering flowers soon or have relatives (especially elderly) who might. Don't order from Teleflora. Tell your grandma this as well. I ordered from them a few months ago, and I was completely ghosted by them. I’ve been looking into them ever…
Why YSK: because insulting disabled people in person or online by accusing them of faking makes you look like an ignorant jerk AND perpetuates a mindset that’s really harmful to disabled people. Okay, this might seem obvious to most of you, but disabled folks I know get accused of faking whenever…
As someone who had a heart attack less than 6 months ago, the symptoms and signs may not be what you expect. You also don’t need to be what people stereotype as the ‘high-risk’ category or have had indicators or warnings that you could be at risk. The chest pain, arm pain, shoulder pain were there…
Why YSK: The US stimulus checks were based off of 2019 tax returns, but due to this, many people who should have gotten the money in 2020 did not qualify, as they were either dependents in 2019 and now independents, or were above the salary threshold in 2019 but laid off in 2020, or merely did not…
WHY YSK: This is for anyone who has accumulated tax debt from the hardships we faced in 2020. The IRS is offering multiple programs to help people consolidate their tax debt. You can compromise with them to settle with a small sum or be put on a payment plan. They have multiple options. A lot of…
Why Ysk; topping off your vehicle at the fuel pump can damage your vehicles evaporative emissions system. At the very least it could cause an annoying check engine light and or hard starting after filling up. Worse, it could cause the purge valves and solenoids in the system to fail or the charcoal…
Why YSK: Dry air causes static. Static discharge can damage electronics if they aren’t properly grounded. But mostly static shocks are annoying. The static is just one of the annoyances of overly dry air. For me I also experience dry skin and occasionally sinus discomfort if the air is…
Why YSK: If you like crunching ice after you finish your soda, you might be suffering from anemia [https://bestlifeonline.com/middle-age-health-warning-signs/]. Also known as "pagophagia," the compulsive eating of ice may not just be a nervous tick, but a way of cooling inflammation in the mouth…
VLC Player is a very popular app for PCs, but is also available for mobile. You can play most online videos and streams by pasting the link to them into the application. It will play without ads and you can use such features as sleep timer, background playing, only audio etc. It's a bit slower,…
Why YSK:I know three different girls who have been abused by their boyfriends, and didn't tell their family about it. Their reason is that they don't want their protective older brothers/fathers/uncles to hurt the guy and end up in prison. You may think that by being overly protective you are…
Why YSK: As I get older, I realised that people call me old, treat me old, and generally think that because I am old, that I think certain things. When I go out to dinner with other people from the company, or am around younger people in general, there is often an unspoken moment that people try to…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21310306/ Why YSK: According to PubMed, 41.6% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient. This vitamin is created when the system is in contact with UV rays via the sun, which means that almost half of the population is deficient in winter. The most common…
Why YSK: Vitamin D deficiencies are shown to dramatically impact your health in a number of ways. You get most of your Vitamin D from the sun, but if you're unable to get what you need from sun exposure, mushrooms are a great replacement. White mushrooms are cheap and available in most supermarkets…
When applying to a company abroad, make sure that the information you present is understandable for someone from that country. This includes: * Adding the country codes to your phone number (+1 for US) * Adding the country to places you worked / studied instead of only states * Adding the country /…
Why YSK: if you’ve been driving for a long time and you continue to see the same car behind you even though you’ve taken a few turns, it’s possible that you’re being followed. The best advice [https://skyguard.co.uk/what-to-do-if-youre-being-followed/] you can follow is to stay calm and turn right…
Why YSK: when there is enough snow to block fire hydrants it’s very difficult for firefighters to connect hoses to the hydrants without removing the snow. It takes anywhere from five to ten minutes to shovel the snow and it could mean the difference between someone’s house being a complete loss in a…
Why YSK: You should know this because controlling your speeds and being aware of other other vehicles speeds as well as movements are very important aspects of driving in inclement weather and/or icy roads. Being able to predict what is about to happen or what could possibly happen could help you…
Obligatory disclaimer - I am in the US and this is based on my experience, but I'm sure its similar in other countries. The US has very strict HIPAA laws that protect any info we share with a Dr and our medical records. -- I was glad when medical records went online. Easy to access all my Dr's…
Why YSK: Based on the recent news that Spotify secured a patent to monitor users' speech [https://consequenceofsound.net/2021/01/spotify-patent-monitor-users-speech/], you may find yourself in the situation that you want to switch to a different streaming service or back-up your music playlists. As…
YSK: Jehovah’s witnesses are collecting your data and you can stop them Why YSK: It’s an invasion of privacy and you can make it harder for them to send you unwanted mail and call you I’m a former witness and after I left certain people have tried finding out my address and other personal…
Why YSK not to feed, touch, or try to own wildlife (may sound obvious but apparently it isn’t) Humans stress wildlife out... By feeding them, They will start trusting people (even ones who will kill or injure them). From an employee of a wildlife rehab/sanctuary: ‘People think because they love…
Why YSK: Each picture contains the chemicals needed to process it in little pouches at the bottom edge of the film. When the photo is ejected from the camera it is squeezed between two rollers which burst the bags and smear the chemicals onto the photo, developing it. Laying the photo flat on a…
Why YSK: I know this tip is helpful for a few different reasons, but this post is specifically about obituaries. After working at a small town newspaper for nearly a decade, I've noticed that many people submit low-quality, unflattering photos of their deceased relatives. You never know when you or…
Why YSK: I work in an Operating Room, and many times when a “Code blue” is called, I’ve seen family members in the waiting room look worried. Even my own family members have done this during their child’s surgery. When I explained that the “Code Blue” you hear isn’t for the operating room, it helps…
Why YSK: if the snow has been given enough time, it can melt and refreeze, giving the car a layer of ice that can fly off at highway speeds. When you have a sheet of ice flying at you at 65 mph, you can either dangerously swerve and potentially lose control or hit another car, or you can tank the…
Why YSK: Fear of being alone sets you up to stay is relationships that are not good for you. You could make yourself miserable because you think being alone would be wors. Love yourself and be your own friend. Then everyone else in your life is an awesome bonus. You don't have to be lonely if you…
Why YSK: during rough times even small extra tasks/errands can create stress Me and my GF are going through a real hard time, own little baby is in hospital. Our family came to visit from out of town for a day (much appreciated moral support obviously) but we had to pick them up from the airport…