30 Life Hacks Debunked - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 30)

Do these 30 Life Hacks help your daily life? Or are they just sort of a waste of time?

Will John debunk 30 life hacks? Or will the life hacks debunk...you know what, just watch the video.

A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. For our 30TH EPISODE!!, John tests 30 "life hacks" to see if they work as promised.

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Life Hack Links:
1. Amplify your phone: http://cdn-4.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2013/02/5.jpeg
2. Watch videos on your phone: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/53/cc/be/53ccbeaaa38c15c97cb9b74c6ceae6e3.jpg
3. Open a bottled beverage: http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ipad-charger-beer-opener.jpg
4. Open a wine bottle: http://i.imgur.com/2kKKe.jpg
5. Prevent a straw from rising: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ix7hhn55woujpg/original.jpg
6. Seal a bag of chips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhUifjOahs
7. Instant chip bowl: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ixzc37lep5pjpg/ku-bigpic.jpg
8. Stop water from boiling over: http://www.refinedguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/13.-wooden-spoon-prevents-water-from-boiling-over-awesome-food-hacks.jpg
9. Keep your spoon off the counter: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o-_ZPDqYUxU/UeF31YsSlGI/AAAAAAABVi0/sUa8Gg84g4M/s1600/genius_life_hacks_that_everyone_should_try_640_18.jpg
10. Fold a fitted sheet: http://listbattle.com/sites/default/files/styles/list_image_full/public/list_items/2013/07/15/44bf31a9bb.jpg
11. Slice cherry tomatoes: http://d2k9njawademcf.cloudfront.net/slides/7494/original/ama6.jpg?1322770014
12. Cut an onion without crying: http://twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/life-hacks-how-to-make-your-life-easier-4.jpg
13. Stem a strawberry: http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md8or8UUWi1qcwm33o1_400.jpg
14. Slice cheese or cake: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-life-hacks-32.jpg
15. Open a jar: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/open-the-jar.gif
16. Dunk a whole Oreo in milk: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-life-hacks-13.jpg
17. Scoop ice cream: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17uyc5l8qya36jpg/original.jpg
18. Open a Hersheys Kiss: http://fbtrouble.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/anigif_enhanced-buzz-27019-1377719577-16.gif
19. Amplify laptop speakers: http://d104xtrw2rzoau.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/42281492994.jpg
20. Light a candle: http://www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-light-candles-with-spaghetti.jpg
21. Dispense one Tic Tac at a time: http://media.techeblog.com/images/tic-tac-lid.jpg
22. Separate an egg yolk: http://twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/life-hacks-how-to-make-your-life-easier-gifs-21.gif
23. Cool a beer quickly: http://www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-wet-paper-towel-ice-cold-drink.jpg
24. Turn water ice cold: http://www.abstract-living.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ice-cold-water-trick.jpg
25. Create a plate out of a to-go box: http://www.laughroulette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LIFE-HACKS-remove-metal-handle-from-chinese-food-boxes.jpg
26. Heat up leftovers evenly: http://i2.wp.com/life.hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sp.png
27. Heat up crispy pizza crust: http://i1.wp.com/life.hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pizza.png
28. Perfectly toasted bread: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/foodie-hack.jpg
29. Sift out popcorn kernels: http://i.imgur.com/KrUz9uX.jpg
30. Use Doritos as fire kindling: http://foododdity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/foodie-life-hack5.jpg

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