Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
Let’s face it, we virtually know nothing about our bodies. I mean, we breathe, and sleep, and eat, and put it on repeat. But apparently, there’s some everyday magic we can do with our physique that we didn’t have a clue existed. Pull your seat closer.
You know how you're sitting in a movie theatre and out of nowhere, your nose is about to blast off like Elon Musk's SpaceX? There’s a trick for this. Or hiccups. There’s a simple hack to treat those little devils too. Because we can only take a limited amount of hiccups at a time, and every extra one is a threat to human dignity.
So scroll down below to pack yourself with some useful tips and tricks that may save your date, shield you from embarrassment, and simply make it pass.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
Instead of treading water and tiring yourself out float on your back by arching your spine and pushing your hips up toward the sky. Spread your limbs out and use small movements with your arms to stabilize. Contemplate life.
B 5 years ago
This one is really important and could save your life. Tested and it works, even for people who can't swim. Just hope for calm seas.
Monika Lachova 5 years ago
but trying to convince kid that it really works is hard af, even when shown...
Load More Replies...
Dynein 5 years ago
Whatever you do to stay afloat, keep in mind you body does most of the job already.in staying afloat. Concentrate on keeping your FACE above water and use slow, deliberate movements; walking movements for keeping your face above the water, arm movements to balance yourself. Treading water, if done right, shouldn't be more difficult than a light walk.
Jo Choto 5 years ago
I was never able to float when I was thin. Well, my chest would float but the bottom half would always sink. Now I am a lot heavier and I basically am a complete floatation device. I stay buoyant without moving a muscle. It's brilliant.
Podunkus 5 years ago (edited)
Yes, this gave me flashbacks from my early childhood. I was maybe 10 years old and taking swimming lessons at the local YMCA in the US. The instructor was getting frustrated because every time I would follow his instructions, my string bean body would not float, but rather sink several inches until the water covered my face. I would then flail about in a perfectly normal drowning reflex. I gave up and my Mother got angry as she demonstrated how you just spread out and “float” in the water. So easy! But of course the BMI physics are completely different for a very well-padded and well-rounded adult female and she could not put two and two together. Oh well, another childhood miscarriage of justice, but now in my later years I can float like an effing parade balloon, so I’m finally makin’ my Mamma proud!
Load More Replies...
Laura Gillette 5 years ago
This doesn't work if your muscle-to-body fat ratio is high. People with very little body fat can't float! You need fat to float.
Al Christensen 5 years ago
I figured this one out a long time ago. However, if you're in winter clothing and fall into freezing water, don't just float, get out as fast as you can.
Patricia Rix 5 years ago
My dad told me this when I was just a little kid. He told me about an airman who had to eject from his plane in WW2 and landed in a lake. He couldn't swim, but he floated on his back until daylight came and some local people rescued him.
Martin John 5 years ago
I've done this before in a pool in Florida. With the darkened beach nearby (and less light pollution), I felt as if I was looking out instead of up...if you know what I mean. Pure zen.
RELATED:
#2
When you do pullups, try to imagine yourself pulling your elbows down, not pulling your body up. It's a mental trick that can make them feel easier, because it forces you to use the muscles in your back more.
hispanic! at the disco 5 years ago
Although you're still going to be scammed in those "stay on the bar for two minutes and win 100 dollars!!" games
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
I wish I could do one of those so badly...I rock climb and it's a regular warm up/cool down exercise. It's really not difficult with a little bit of practice haha
Load More Replies...
CbusResident 5 years ago (edited)
Interesting. Also, if you really want to be able to do a pull-up but can't: 1. If you can pull yourself, say, halfway up the bar, do that as many times as you can. Or if it's 3/4 up, 1/4 - whatever you can do - repeat it as many times as you can. That is working most of the muscle groups you need to do full pull-ups/chin-ups (technically underhand is a chin-up, overhand is a pull-up, do both!). Many have found if you do that every day or every other day, you start getting the extra inches as you reach the top of the movement, you'll work your way up to the bar. When you reach the top work to get as high as you can go. 2. Also dead hang for as long as you can (even if you can already do pull-ups/chin-ups this is great practice). This greatly improves grip strength that helps a ton w/ pull-ups/chin-ups, also strengthens the upper back and shoulder muscles that are involved in it. 3. Get methodical, keep counts, push them up slowly, one second, one rep at a time!
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
I'd have to be in a zero gravity atmosphere to raise my chin above the bar... no trick will help here on planet Earth.
#3
Feeling depressed or just thoroughly upset? Have a snack containing the following:
--Dark chocolate (to raise endorphins)
--Blueberries (to raise serotonin)
--Green tea+ (which contains L-theanine that blocks stress receptors in your brain)
--Anything rich in B-vitamins like 5-Hour Energy, VitaminWater, or banana chips (as B-vitamins replenish energy that's sapped when you are depressed)
I've used this custom snack pack to great effect in the past, even coming back from being legitimately suicidal. I've had my mood turn around inside of 2 hours with this. I'm on a daily antidepressant now and am doing much better overall, but sometimes I still need this emotional bandaid fix.
+Hot or cold green tea will work, but for added benefit, holding a warm mug of hot tea sends signals to your brain to help your muscles relax, which you may be subconsciously tensing due to stress.
hispanic! at the disco 5 years ago (edited)
Dark chocolate also helps you after a Dementor attack ;)
Alpa Lotlikar 5 years ago
False! It makes you feel better after a Dementor attack :) Just ask Professor Lupin (may he RIP)
Load More Replies...
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
So, a dark-chocolate covered banana, topped with blueberries and washed down with a cup of green tea... *NOTED*
Lisa Chambers 5 years ago
This is good advice. If you are prone to depression, a diet with a little bit more calcium will also help across the board.
a dose of reality 5 years ago
This will only have psychological effects as the amount of chocolate, tea etc. would have to be quite big (talking kilos of chocolate here!) but psychological help is help nonetheless.
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
Talk to your physician about treatment options. They actually know the science behind your problem. Home remedy b******t is b******t.
#4
Water should be the first thing you put into your body each day.
giovanna 5 years ago
Wait, do you stop putting oxygen in while you sleep?
Load More Replies...
Troux 5 years ago
It's ok if that water has been heated and passed through some ground up beans and then somehow gets into contact with sugar and cream?
Blakkur Sverrir 5 years ago
Works best if you boil it first and then let it seep throuh grinded coffee beans
#5
Make pooping easier by elevating your knees and feet, so you're in a squatting position.
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
Bending forward accomplishes the same thing, no need for extra equipment.
Astrid Nineor 5 years ago
Yup, they taught us this when working with the elderly, as they may have such problems. Also remember that a high fibre diet must be accompanied by fluids (preferably water)
Ilaria Urbano 5 years ago
Pulling down your pants will help. Actually have one of those f****ers. But a cheaper one does the trick. I got this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medically-Non-invasive-Haemorrhoids-Constipation-Flatulence/dp/B00TQE5KDI/
Sheryl Thompson 5 years ago
Haha 😂 " Pull down your Pants " Nice one I now have coffee all over my lap !!😁
#6
Squeezing your left thumb into your palm can help cut off your gag reflex.
Thought it was [bullcrap]. Tried it. Can brush my tongue nicely now
Elsker 5 years ago
isn't this just a way of diverting your brains from gagging? still, if it works:)
Monday 5 years ago
It disables the gag reflex completely....pretty useful overall.
Load More Replies...
cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
It's crazy how health can be related to culture.Some countries think it's good to brush your tongue, others thinks it's inefective and dangerous because the tongue cleans itself with saliva, and when you brush it you remove good bacteria that protect you.Same with dental floss, some thinks it's good and others that it's harmfull because you can cut yourself and allow bacteria to enter the gum and get an infection.
bryguy 5 years ago
If your cutting your gums when flossing your doing it too hard
Load More Replies...
Nicky OldfieldDesciple 5 years ago
Handy when it's the boyfriend's birthday and he wants something a little extra special.....😉
Elora Danan 3 years ago
How about doing that regardless of it being his birthday? 🤷🏻♀️
Load More Replies...
Ruth Beaty 5 years ago
A bag of ice, a little baggie size, held in your hand in a boat on rough water will stop nausea! Didn't need to barf once on a rough ocean ferry crossing using this tip.
#7
When you are hot pour cold water over your wrists to cool your body off. The reason this remedy works is because your wrist and neck both contain pulse points, areas where you can feel your pulse because your blood vessels are close to the surface of your skin.
Dynein 5 years ago
Be careful to not use water that's too cold... your vessels contract quickly if it's too cold so you won't actually cool off that well. Best to use lukewarm water that your body doesn't register as *cold*... just less hot than your body. (Same goes for every other method of using liquids to cool off - lukewarm/slightly cold works better!). By the same token, wrapping your *wrists* (and neck) warm in winter can retain a lot of heat.
Karen Johnston 5 years ago
Does this type of thing work for hot flashes? I'm not sure if the heat generated by those works the same as simply being hot.
Load More Replies...
Valerie G. 5 years ago
I have found at nighttime when I'm having a hot flash I put both of my wrists in front of a fan I have on my nightstand. It's much easier to drop back into slumber than say, getting up throwing back the covers and running around the house naked.
Astrid Nineor 5 years ago
I do this every summer with my glass/ can of cold beverage (hold it there, don't pour :p )
Martz Migraña 5 years ago
When I was a kid I saw on a documentary that kangaroos would lick their wrist to cool down. I tried to do the same as a kid but Didn't notice a big difference. It's interesting to know that it's a legit thing!
miten sasmita 5 years ago
I prefer splashing cold water on neck and armpits then wipe it. Cools instantly.
#8
If you need to get up in the middle of the night keep one eye closed so that when you flip on the lights it stays attuned to night vision. That way you can still see in the dark with the other eye when you're done.
Mica Fiverline 5 years ago
Pirates apparently used that trick^^ Thats why so many of them wore eye-patches (at least according to a theory of the Mythbusters^^)
Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Yep, they just switched the patch so they could see when coming above deck in the light and going below where it’s dark
Load More Replies...
Marcus Fleming 5 years ago
When I need the bathroom in the night, I can navigate my home perfectly, eyes closed in pitch darkness. I simply emit a series of bleeps and screeches to form a soundscape. Like a bat. My wife just thinks we have a roost of bats in the attic.
Eva Sawyer 5 years ago
I've heard that is why pirates wear eyepatches, when they come up from below decks they can still see, and when they go back down they can swap it to the other eye to see better in the dark
Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Yes ma’am, I said that above. But they’re also worn today by people who have lost eyes, such as Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw, who was a Navy SEAL and lost an eye in combat.
Load More Replies... Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago (edited)
This is why I bought a house with my bedroom next to the bathroom... and keep all obstacles out of my way. The window on the landing also helps as there is always some light, even if it is very faint...
Mainecoonsandhuskies 5 years ago
This is also why pirates wore patches. In emergencies when they need to go below deck, they flip the eye patch and they can see fairly well
Anikó Szolnoki 5 years ago
That’s why the pirates wore blindfolds, not because they were half-blind.
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
Have heard this is why old time pirates used eye patches (well, except for Pokey, Pokey was a klutz).
#9
If you're worried you're gonna throw up, you're mouth usually fills with saliva a bit beforehand because the contents of your stomach are harmful to the throat. It's a pretty good sign you're gonna toss them cookies.
No you didn't 5 years ago
I see, "easy body tricks that may come in handy" means reflexes. Yes, those may come in handy. Thank you.
Nupraptor 5 years ago
The trick here is that you may be able to avoid throwing up by spitting out all of that excess saliva. Doesn't work 100% of the time but it can help.
Load More Replies...
B 🇺🇦🇨🇦 3 years ago
Watching multiple people obsess over OP’s tiny grammar/autocorrect errors instead of enjoying the point of the post is kind of exhausting IMO 😬 life’s too short
Load More Replies...
ThreeOfAKind 5 years ago
Ugh I hate when this happens. It may be useful but it's also uncomfortable!
B 🇺🇦🇨🇦 3 years ago
An ex of mine calls it “hot mouth.” As in “oh no I have hot mouth, my mouth is sweating, I’m going to throw up….” I find it useful too but ever since he told me that it makes me puke faster 🥲
Load More Replies...
kate h 5 years ago
When this starts happening I stand over the sink and spit instead of trying to swallow the saliva. Works great unless I am REALLY sick.
Mshauri Mazuri 5 years ago
"The contents of your stomach are harmful to the throat" i learned that the hard way. I am so full but I have to run. My stomach turn but it didn't go all the way and so my throat feels like its burning.
#10
If you have a stuffed up nostril, lay on your side which is opposite to the nostril (e.g. If the left nostril is plugged, lay on your right side). Try tilting your head different ways and just lay there. Once you find the right head orientation, the pressure will relieve itself. It's orgasmic.
Daria B 5 years ago
True. But if you catch the right timing, and stand up, you may have them both unblocked. It may require blowing your nose though. Happened to me accidentally a few times. Jack pot!
Load More Replies...
DeeDee Porter 3 years ago
I've done this for years. Works great for allergies, if the other side stops up just roll over, you may have to change positions 2-3 times but it will clear.
Randy Klefbeck 5 years ago
Unless you have a deviated septum and some loose sinus tissue. I have to lay on my left side to clear my left side nostril when I am trying to sleep.
#11
Tiptoe (toe-heel walk) every time you aren't wearing shoes, improves balance and +1 stealth. Also good way to workout those calves.
Martha Meyer 5 years ago
I don't wear shoes when I'm home. That would be very weird to do all the time.
Dragonfruit'nrollerskates 5 years ago
Did this as a kid. Had to get it corrected by wearing feet braces every night.
Suzy Lee Ferry 5 years ago
i always tiptoe when I'm bare foot = less contact with cold cold floor
CbusResident 5 years ago
Growing up, my sister did Irish Step Dancing, and believe me this works. Her dance teachers had her do stuff like this every day, and she had calves and thighs of Irish-American-steel!
Isabelle Malenfant 5 years ago
I actually developped a bunion because I standed with feet like this at home, not a good idea at all!
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
Just make sure you stretch with your feet flat so that you don't get all tight walking normally
#12
Lie on your left side to help prevent bedtime heartburn after you eat a big meal
Scott 5 years ago
Your stomach is on the left side. Laying on this side stops the acid flowing back to the aesophagus thus reducing heartburn.
Evil Little Thing 5 years ago
Weird. Laying on my left side puts pressure on my stomach and makes reflux 100x worse.
Load More Replies...
Marilyn Holt 5 years ago
Better still, use an extra pillow so the upper part of your body is raised slightly. Heartburn is often a gravity thing.
#13
If you get some form of exercise every day, your mind and body will feel better. Lifting 3-4 times a week and biking to work/school every day has completely changed who I am over the course of a year and a half. Don't give up on yourself.
Martha Meyer 5 years ago
People really underestimate how important this is for mental well being. Humans are made for walking about 20 km a day actually and not exercising at all is like keeping a bird in a cage all the time.
Elora Danan 3 years ago
Bollocks. Humans aren't made for anything. Physical activity just makes me feel worse. Hard to get motivated to add more misery to my life.
Load More Replies... Mike Rodrick 4 years ago
Depends how quickly you walk as well. You don't have to walk a long way or time if you walk briskly. I walk my dog for exercise but he doesn't fool around. His normal pace is nearly a jog. It's for just over a mile.
Load More Replies... CrunChewy McSandybutt 5 years ago
It's true. I have chronic depression, but daily exercise helps immensely.
Sterrinatu 5 years ago
Exercise releases endorphins in your brain which gives you a positive feeling. A good diet, exercise and vitamin D will work wonders for depression.
CbusResident 5 years ago
This is what some of the 'fat acceptance' people don't get: exercise makes the exerciser happier! Who cares whether the fashion industry approves or disapproves? Get some exercise b/c you love yourself, b/c you love those near and dear to you! You may dread it, but like writing that dreaded term paper in high school or college, or sitting down and filing your taxes or working out a budget, your dread and negative anticipation may be far worse than the thing itself. Like writing that paper or filing the taxes, w/ exercise once you're actually just doing the damn thing it's often not even bad, may even be semi-enjoyable.
Troux 5 years ago
To help echo the mental well-being: the brain runs on the same energy as the rest of your body. Increasing your physical stamina helps your mental stamina, too. This is why some companies pay towards gym memberships for employees. This is also why race car drivers have rigorous exercise regimens in the off-season; their whole job is sitting down, but thinking of 245,452 factors and variables per second and this brings on the same level of fatigue as a marathon.
Patricia Rix 5 years ago
I attended a Wellness class where I learned that living a sedentary life is as harmful to oneself as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Mark Johanen 5 years ago
I used to have a co-worker who was an evangelist for weight-lifting. Once he told me, "You should be able to life your own weight." I replied, "I do. Every morning, I get out of bed."
#14
If you are experiencing a panic attack or you are anxious enough to elevate your heart rate, you can hold a cold water bottle to your face between your nose and cheekbone and hold your breath for 30 seconds to have your body relax itself.
Kisses4Katie 5 years ago (edited)
There is a nerve there, that also goes through the eye sockets and down into the jaw (it branches a bit higher in the skull) This is the nerve affected most by migraines and cold pressed there can sometimes help relieve them when they're coming- if too late though, it doesn't help me. Gotta catch em on time!
Sori 5 years ago
Also eating ice works! Tried this during my last panic attack after reading something about it on bored panda. Just like the article suggested, most likely being dehydrated and also having something else to focus on like the sensation of ice helps get you to a better mind set in the moment.
Carolyn McCully 5 years ago
I am a shallow breather at best, if I held my breath for 30 seconds I would die!!
Hugh Crawford 5 years ago
You know, cause you'll have the presence of mind to follow that 10 step plan in the middle of a panick attack.
#15
If you feel a sneeze coming but it fails to emerge (super frustrating), look at a bright light and it'll come. Works for me almost every time.
ThreeOfAKind 5 years ago
Actually only 18-35% of people can induce sneezing by looking at light. It's still really useful to those that can though!
John Dryden 1 year ago
If you feel a sneeze coming and want to stop it press your finger between your upper lip and the bottom of your nose ( forget what it's called)
Stephanie Hansen 1 year ago
If you see someone about to sneeze, say "pink grapefruit" idk why, but they will still have the sneeze sensation, but will not be able to sneeze. Thank my freshman science teacher.
Tammre Grosschmidt 3 years ago
I read a magazine article once it basically said its in your DNA whether or not light can influence or induce ur sneeze & I had to do it bc I was forced to do summer school
#16
Rolling around and stretching on the floor for 5-10 minutes helps to relieve a huge amount of body aches/soreness for me. It really relaxes your body and loosens it up.
Hugh Crawford 5 years ago
Now I just have to deal with all the dirt, bruises and strained muscles I got rolling around on the floor.
Mike Rodrick 4 years ago
If you want to relax physically & mentally, breathe deeply, but not from your chest. From deep in your belly. Slowly, in nose, out mouth. Quiet environment helps.
Bonnie Lauria 5 years ago
Great if you can get off the floor when you have finished. “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”
#17
If you're writing a test and are having trouble thinking/remembering an answer, adjust your position - somehow this helps you think differently
Karen Johnston 5 years ago
Also works with crying babies. If you're holding one on the left shoulder, and you move him or her to the right, sometimes it soothes them. My theory is their clothing is rubbing on them somewhere that is making them uncomfortable. I also found with a really cranky baby, change their clothes and that can help.
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
I find returning the crying baby to a parent also helps a lot... :P
Load More Replies...
Sharon Collier 5 years ago
My daughter was crying and I couldn't figure out why. Finally found a hair in her knit sleeper that was irritating her. Removed it and she was fine.
Madison Feehan 5 years ago
I'm literally learning what's in this image right now. Go Physics 30!!!
Diana Marie 1 year ago
I'm a biology tutor at a college and people do not realize when they take a test they are hunched over and stressed and it causes them to breathe shallow which deprives their brain of sufficient amounts of oxygen to think. Sitting up straight allows you to take a deeper breath and get that oxygen to your hardworking brain.
Talon 4 years ago
This never helps me sadly, but I have adhd and I’m queer so I never sit still or right anyway
Cheryl Fontaine 5 years ago
My remedy for crying babies (all of whom are over 50 now) was to put them in a cardboard box and set it on top of a running washer or dryer...always worked.
Marla Oxley 5 years ago
Actually, getting up to sharpen your pencil or to approach a teacher works because it brings more blood to your brain. That's why you can suddenly remember the date you couldn't think of during the exam once you leave the room. Blood circulation.
#18
When you get a brain freeze, press and hold your tongue up to the roof of your mouth.
Martha Meyer 5 years ago
There is not even a word for it in my language. I still wonder what a brain freeze is supposed to be.
Load More Replies...
Margaret Lacher 3 years ago
Not just the roof of your mouth, but the soft palate in the back of the mouth. It also works best if your tongue is warmer than the cold soft palate because the warmth relieves the "wain freeze" effect.
David Peirson 3 years ago
If you've never had brain freeze you haven't truly enjoyed ice cream. Basically you're teasing yourself by just tasting it bits at a time. You're not really eating it. You prolly melt it all before you swallow it. Try actually eating it.
#19
More a gltich than a hack, but if you position yourself in the door frame (or something similar) with your arms hanging down and push both your arms against the frame with all your force and keep doing that for about 30 seconds and step away while completely relaxing your arms your arms will raise themselves upwards while you are relaxing your arms.
Daenarys 5 years ago
I show this to my 6th grade students during our body systems unit in biology every year. They think it's hilarious.
Troy Puyear 5 years ago
My best friend in college referred to this as "levitating." Made me laugh every time he got all excited and showed it to someone.
Load More Replies... 
Deepshikha Kumari 5 years ago
We friends used this trick on other kids to scare them ..saying" ghost is pulling your hands upwards"
Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago
I don't get it but i wish. Wish some of this entries where in a vídeo.
Gin 5 years ago
Here's a video (against the wall): https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/09/science-floating-arm-trick
Load More Replies...
#20
If you have somewhat of a double chin or you want your jawline to be more defined in a picture, put your tongue on the roof of your mouth.
Monday 5 years ago
Pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth when you smile for a picture also keeps your eyes open wider
Gabby M 5 years ago
Oh cool, I hate my photos because I have "beady criminal eyes" when I smile lol
Load More Replies...
Hugh Crawford 5 years ago
Pressing your tounge to any part of someone else will usually keep their eyes open too.
#21
Drain congested sinuses by alternating between pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth, then pressing a finger between your eyebrows
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
You gotta know that sometimes you can't blow your nose when it's stuffy.
Load More Replies...
Meredith Adams 5 years ago
Something that actually truly works is holding your breath. You have to hold it until you can hardly stand it, but your sinuses will eventually drain. I think it kind of tricks your body into thinking your other airway is blocked & your body’s survival instincts kick in to get you oxygen. Pretty cool!
Randy Klefbeck 5 years ago
I discovered the pressing between my eyebrows and slightly below my eyes on the nose bone, and it was a revelation.
#22
To quickly cure your hiccups: Deeply inhale, hold it, swallow twice, then exhale through your nose.
Wolfowl 5 years ago (edited)
I drink water from the opposite rim of the glass until the hiccups are gone.
Nerevar 5 years ago
Finally! Nobody believed me when I sad that until I showed them! :-D
Load More Replies...
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
nah nah nah. heres how you do it: hold your breath while drinking water upside down while counting to a hundred in your mind while watching a horror movie (for jump scares) while wiggling your toes and raising your eyebrows up and down to the rhythm of the national anthem on a cold day in November with lights switching on and off.
Gaya Knust 5 years ago
10 very small (and consecutive) gulps of water always do the trick for me
Sasha Haley 5 years ago
The best way to cure hiccups is to hold your breath while drinking a glass of water and while continuing holding your breath, gulp an uneven number of sips of water for a minimum of 11 gulps. It works like a charm!
Cooter McCoughlin 5 years ago
I’ve never had the hiccups before. I’m 37 years old. I have a feeling that one day I’ll get them and they’ll never go away
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
I hope you never get 'em, but remember these tips if it does happen. 😁
Load More Replies... Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Yeah, I’ve tried this. I usually hiccup about halfway through, several times, before I give up and try something else. Diversion is better; so the old trying to drink from the other side of the glass or putting sugar under your tongue and concentrating on holding it there while it melts seem to work better. Sometimes simply burping the excess air out does the trick. If they don’t and the hiccups persist, you need to see a doctor because, believe it or not, chronic hiccups can be dangerous.
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
I take a deep breath (lungs gotta be full) and hold as long as possible. My guess why this works is you can't hiccup (draw in air) if your lungs are already full, and once you break the rhythm, they stop. Never failed me in sixty years.
Lauren Caswell 5 years ago
Absolutely! For bad hiccups I sometimes hold my breath twice in a row, but it always works. I think it's because it expands the diaphragm, stopping it from spasming.
Load More Replies...
Monty Is Fiennes 5 years ago
I drink water slowly while holding my breath for as long as I can. The interruption works 9/10.
#23
To hear someone talking next to you in a loud room, lightly pull back on the little flaps on both your ears — then push them in.
Richard Henderson 4 years ago
Seems more like this would block sound as it’s easy to close your ear hole off. I pull my ears out a bit from the part furthest from my head.
Mainecoonsandhuskies 5 years ago
Don't people do this all the time? Because I've always done it since I was a kid
#24
If you're wearing wet swim trunks, wrap a towel tightly around your waist, and pull it tight around your knees as well, so that your knees are touching each other. Now squat as low as you can, you should feel the towel constrict even tighter. Your swim trunks should now be totally dry, and you can go straight inside and sit on the couch without getting yelled at by mom for leaving a big wet mark.
Mark CM 5 years ago
Someone just discovered that towels are made for drying.
Load More Replies...
Dirk Daring 5 years ago
Better solution: Swim naked. You won't believe how restrictive a swimsuit will feel after you've had a good nude swim.
#25
To calm down when you're feeling extremely nervous, put your thumb in your mouth, close your lips, and try to blow out air, letting your cheeks puff up.
Wubbleyew 5 years ago
The final step is to look at yourself in the mirror while doing this. You'll look so ridiculous you won't be able to not laugh at yourself
Kitty Fenerty 5 years ago
Any form of distraction can help ease nervousness or a panic attack.
#26
When you accidentally burn your tongue on hot coffee or tea, swish with very cold water (but don't suck on ice)
Marcus Fleming 5 years ago
Good advice. But 'accidentally'? Do some people burn their tongue on purpose? Am I missing out on something?
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
Well I burn the roof of my mouth on pizza often. Yes it was an accent also I always know the pizza is hot but should have waited. But I love pizza. It's worth peeling the roof of my mouth.
Load More Replies...
Mike Rodrick 2 years ago
Don't do this if your mouth is burning from spicey food. Use milk if possible.
Nicole Normand 3 years ago
My daughter and I use soya sauce - just a teaspoon is enough - and swirl it around, then swallow or spit out. It works.
Betty Stasny 3 years ago
When you burn a finger tip, grab your ear lobe and feel the heat go from finger tip to the ear lobe but does not burn lobe. The finger tip won't blister either. Works every time but do it quickly.
Kitty Love Yeah 4 years ago
i burned my tone on a bubble of pizza sauce once. it feels so weird!
#27
To ensure you never miss contact in a high-five, watch the other person's elbow.
Marcus Fleming 5 years ago
This could go wildly wrong. I recommend holding your hand hi and still. Let the hi-fiver to the swing. Take five.
Karynne Williams 2 years ago
this has been a game changer in my life. I was 45 before I learned this and used to be horrible High Fiver, but now I rock it! So much so that my kids have asked me to stop asking for high fives because I pump my fist afterwards "like a dork" I DON'T CARE. :)
Selina Hollevoet 2 years ago
I'm so uncoordinated that if I look at someone's elbow for a high-five... I will in fact high-five the elbow...
Audrey Smith 5 years ago
I was trying to high five my sister and tried like 4 times, then remembered I had seen this hack somewhere else and it worked immediately.
#28
Guys: when shaving over your Adam's apple, swallow as you swipe down to avoid getting nicked.
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
But what if you have to swipe up because of the way your hair grows?
Leia McLester 3 years ago
Shave left to right, no nicks because the razor follows the natural line of cartilage making up the Adam's apple
Leia McLester 3 years ago
Or shave left to right the razor follows the natural lines of the cartridge.
Richard Henderson 4 years ago
Half swallow without unswallowing to raise Adam’s apple, shave below. Let the swallow put, shave above.
#29
Stop a sneeze in its tracks by pressing down on the area right above your upper lip.
Hans 5 years ago
This is a good trick, but in general, we sneeze with a purpose. Thus, if there is no danger of "hitting" anyone, sneezing makes sense!
CrunChewy McSandybutt 5 years ago
You can also press your tongue into the roof of your mouth. Works 8/10 times.
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
I let sneezes rip (into a tissue or my hands)... whatever is causing the irritation needs to come out!
#30
Stop a nosebleed by leaning your head forward a little, then pinching your nose in a specific spot for five minutes.
Wubbleyew 5 years ago (edited)
'a specific spot' well that's like saying to save yourself from a snake bite, eat a certain leaf.
Adam Belaire 5 years ago
These six common household items are deadly! We'll tell you which ones after the break.
Load More Replies... Mica Fiverline 5 years ago
The important thing is NOT to lean back and let the blood flow into your stomach. Can really make you sick and throwing up blood while having a nosebleed is horrible! Just lean over a sink and wait. Also, but a cold, damp towel on the back of your neck. Nosebleeds usually don't last long, if they are very heavy or last very long and you feel light-headed afterwards, see a doctor... Seriously.
Tonya Uhde 2 years ago
also, if you wet a cotton ball (I use half of one but pull it apart a little, so it's longer) with nasal decongestant and (kind of) twist it into your nose... it should stop fairly quickly. I've suffered with them for over 40 years.
#31
If your lower back often feels tight, try lifting yourself in any location where you can dangle your legs. Relax your back and let the weight of your legs stretch out your back. The corner formed by two counters in a kitchen is a very common place that works.
Elsker 5 years ago
one works great for me, (thought it was some yoga pose but can't find a link to share) Stand straight, with your bum against a door or wall, and just carefully bend down and hold for a moment
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
I don't have the strength to do this, so I just bend forward, knees NOT locked, and hang for a few minutes. I usually hear several pops as the tension eases, kind of feels like cracking knuckles.
#32
Chew gum to stop that earworm song that's stuck in your head.
Anton Swanepoel 5 years ago
Another method is to play the ending of the song in your mind. Apparently this tells the DJ in your head that the song is finished now.
Karen Johnston 5 years ago
I just heard this one. And I'm 60 years old. Who knew?
Load More Replies... 
Shelp 5 years ago
This one definitely doesn't work on me. I can't help but adjust my chewing rythm to the song's melody
#33
This one is specifically for women: if you feel lower abdominal pain so severe that it seems like it might be appendicitis, try lying down in different positions to feel whether you can minimize the pain.
If the pain has varying intensities with different body positions it probably isn't appendicitis even if it's right quadrant pain. Still go see a doctor promptly; ask for an ultrasound. It's more likely ovarian cyst torsion.
Learned this from my gynecologist.
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
You havent been to the doctor in how many years!? Nah, I just read bored panda.
Melissa Delorme 5 years ago
yup. Thought I had appendicitis and went to the ER, turns out the ovary had a cyst twist itself around and I had to have the ovary and tube removed.
#34
Improve your lung capacity by trying to swim the entire length of the pool underwater on one deep breath.
I've been working on this at the large pool at the gym, and the extra breathing capacity has proved beneficial in a variety of ways - including stamina.
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
Wow, who knew! If you practice holding your breath, your lung capacity will improve?! Damn!
Cat Nip Gal 5 years ago
Idk if this is a good idea, what if you pass out because of lack of oxygen and drown?
SanchaTheSeeker 5 years ago
Then you're not exactly smart as you didn't get up when you knew you were struggling...
Load More Replies...
CbusResident 5 years ago
I applaud the effort but for most people that's about like saying: 'Do an Iron Man Triathalon to improve strength and endurance!' Or: 'Do 100 push-ups in a row and you'll have a stronger chest!' - 'You can catch a bird by putting salt on it's tail!' - If you can already swim a lap entirely underwater you're already in an impressive state on both lung capacity and swimming.
Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
How is it dangerous? If you don’t know when you need to come up, there’s other problems than lung capacity that need to be resolved
Load More Replies... #35
Not sure if it's a hack but if you want to straighten your posture place your body comfortably against a wall, lift your arms up, side raise all the way up, keep repeating for a couple of minutes, when you take a step forward your posture will be improved for a bit. Keep repeating for better results
#36
If you need to pee but don't have to, push into your belly button with your finger. Kinda wiggle it around as you push. This will give you the sensation to pee.
Kisses4Katie 5 years ago
How do you need to pee but don't have to? And for that matter who wants a finger in their belly button? Just wait or drink some water man. (If you get UTI like symptoms, take azo! See doc if serious)
Talon 4 years ago
Some examples I can think of when you need to pee but don’t have to: going on a long road trip and you need to pee before you start driving, I used to do cheer so before competitions our coach would tell us to go to the bathroom even if we didn’t need to.
Load More Replies... #37
Next time you leave a club or concert and your ears are ringing and you're having trouble hearing quieter noises, cover your ears with your palms with your fingers wrapped around the back of your head. Then use your first and middle fingers on each hand to sort of flick the back of your head a bunch of times. The ringing should mostly go away and your hearing will come back for a while.
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
Use earplugs before going in. The ringing of your ears is a sign that they have suffered damage according to my hearing care professional. She also said that in the Netherlands more than 75% of people to the age of 20 already have some kind of hearing loss. It's caused by the noise in concerts and clubs, but also because of headphones that are playing music too loud.
Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago
I think I'll wear ear defenders if/when I next go to a loud venue... already have hearing difficulties.
What do you think ?
Craig Silberman 5 years ago
NONE of these are "hacks." They're all tips. A hack is using something for a purpose in which it wasn't intended.
bpjzfr9rh2 1 year ago
Seriously Craig? Is it truly that important to you (on a site called “bored panda”) to correct semantics 😂 get a grip. Look within bro!
Load More Replies...
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
Quite a mix this. Some are pretty smart, while others are "this worked for me one time, so it works for everyone". Like the hiccup one? Come on.
mph seti 5 years ago
Thank you for calling these "tricks" and not "hacks". Seriously. Thank you.
Natalie Blenkhorn 5 years ago
They must have changed the title since you commented lol!
Load More Replies...
aiyshag 5 years ago
when you get that tingling feeling of a body part falling asleep (hand, foot) touch something cold. it stops the tingling faster.
Karin Jansen 5 years ago
Another good tip: when you feel a yawn coming on and the timing is inconvenient (for instance during an important meeting) press and hold your tongue up to the roof of your mouth firmly. It works!
Arenite 5 years ago
Wow, seems like pressing your tongue on the roof of your mouth stops A LOT of things!
Load More Replies...
Craig Silberman 5 years ago
NONE of these are "hacks." They're all tips. A hack is using something for a purpose in which it wasn't intended.
bpjzfr9rh2 1 year ago
Seriously Craig? Is it truly that important to you (on a site called “bored panda”) to correct semantics 😂 get a grip. Look within bro!
Load More Replies... Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago
Quite a mix this. Some are pretty smart, while others are "this worked for me one time, so it works for everyone". Like the hiccup one? Come on.
mph seti 5 years ago
Thank you for calling these "tricks" and not "hacks". Seriously. Thank you.
Natalie Blenkhorn 5 years ago
They must have changed the title since you commented lol!
Load More Replies... aiyshag 5 years ago
when you get that tingling feeling of a body part falling asleep (hand, foot) touch something cold. it stops the tingling faster.
Karin Jansen 5 years ago
Another good tip: when you feel a yawn coming on and the timing is inconvenient (for instance during an important meeting) press and hold your tongue up to the roof of your mouth firmly. It works!
Arenite 5 years ago
Wow, seems like pressing your tongue on the roof of your mouth stops A LOT of things!
Load More Replies... You May Like “Cats Can Recognize Their Owner’s Voice, Face, And Even Footsteps”: 50 Interesting Animal Facts 50 Facts About Female Bodies That Women Wish They Had Learned About As Teens 150 "What If" Questions You Perhaps Never Thought About
Dominyka Proškėnaitė
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Eligijus Sinkunas
Related on Bored Panda
