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Just think of how much easier this whole life would have been if you knew some things earlier. Like, mastering the art of tackling zip lock bags, organizing your sheets, relieving heartburn, calming an iPhone alarm, the list is endless.

But TikToker Sidneyraz has set out on a mission to get our lives back by sharing some very relatable, super simple, low-key and sometimes plain hilarious know-how tips for everyday life. In a series of viral videos, Sidneyraz tells the viewers ‘something I didn’t know until I was in my 30s’ and enacts the things in funny home scenarios.

With a whopping 842.2K followers and some videos racking up more than 5M views, you can see that this guy has definitely hit our soft spot: FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) on even more years wasted without knowing such obvious, yet game-changing things.

#1

Not Being Hungover Is Better Than Being Drunk

Not Being Hungover Is Better Than Being Drunk

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V 2000
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how many times did it take for for you to realize that?

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    #2

    Dishwashers Have A Filter You're Supposed Clean

    Dishwashers Have A Filter You're Supposed Clean

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    #3

    Hiring Movers Is Worth It

    Hiring Movers Is Worth It

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    Ba Lulu
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this fit in? If you have enough money lot of things get easier.

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    Not everything goes downhill as we age. Well, surely our close friends circle becomes smaller, hangovers get worse and more responsibilities fall on our shoulders. But a new body of research has shown that some of our brain abilities improve as we age.

    For example, a 2011 study looking at data from more than 60,000 people found that our ability to recognize faces continued to improve as we age—until just after we hit age 30. "At almost any given age, most of us are getting better at some things and worse at others," lead study author and MIT department of brain and cognitive sciences researcher Joshua Hartshorne commented to Business Insider.

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    #4

    You Can Change Which Way The Refrigerator Foor Opens

    You Can Change Which Way The Refrigerator Foor Opens

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    #5

    Salt Stops The Oil From Splattering In The Pan. Apparently

    Salt Stops The Oil From Splattering In The Pan. Apparently

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    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. Always put a pinch of salt in after you add oil to hot pan.

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    #6

    How To Squeeze A Lemon

    How To Squeeze A Lemon

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    Couch potato
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ye, but for idiots like me, it would end up in my eye

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    Another more recent study found that some of our abilities, like reading others' emotions and recalling events that have just happened, to name a few, keep improving until we turn 30. Incredibly, skills like basic math and a larger vocabulary rise throughout our lives and reach their peak around when we turn 50.

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    #7

    Fruit Lasts Longer If You Take Out Of These And Put It Into Someting Airtight

    Fruit Lasts Longer If You Take Out Of These And Put It Into Someting Airtight

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's pretty much the case with any fresh produce.

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    #8

    Travel Pillows Go In Front

    Travel Pillows Go In Front

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    Nela Rothenbach
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always used mine this way. Then I pull down the table and put the pillow on it....best way to sleep in a plane...for me.

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    The Abc Song And Twinkle Twinkle Are The Same Tune

    The Abc Song And Twinkle Twinkle Are The Same Tune

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    Does that mean that we get smarter with age? Well, it depends what we define as ‘smart,’ but some of our cognitive abilities do indeed improve as we age. However, some will deteriorate, like our ability to quickly process and recall information (also known as fluid intelligence), which peaks at about the age of 18. After its peak, those abilities continually fall over the rest of our lives.

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    But that doesn’t mean it’s bad news for us. There is another study suggesting that having a greater purpose in life can help protect against cognitive decline among older adults. In fact, greater purpose in life has been linked to reduced all-cause mortality and cardiovascular problems, increased longevity, maintenance of general physical functioning, reduced risk of stroke and reduced incidence of sleep disturbances.

    #10

    How To Line This(Bread Tin) With Foil. Flip The Pan Over. Spread Foil Over. Make The Shape Over. And Now It's Easily Lined

    How To Line This(Bread Tin) With Foil. Flip The Pan Over. Spread Foil Over. Make The Shape Over. And Now It's Easily Lined

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    Tassenküchlein168
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t use Aluminium foil at all. It harms the environment and your health as well. Just butter your bread tin or use baking paper.

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    You Can Store Avocados In Water To Keep Them Fresh Longer

    You Can Store Avocados In Water To Keep Them Fresh Longer

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    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will the avacado have the same consistency - thinking the cells are bringing in water?

    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it will not have the same consistency most of the time. You might get lucky and have only the top layer be soggy/watery, but IMO it's never quite as good as it would have been fresh. Better to just eat the whole thing in one go.

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    Hans
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can put on a little bit of citron juice (or anything else high in Vitamin C). Will perfectly work.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooooo, cut avocado eat all of the avocado - result: no brown anything, no watery avocado

    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish an avocado lasted long enough to worry if it's brown. Those things ain't cheap!

    Edison Michael
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But why, though? I have a single avocado tree on my garden (they are huge but RIDICULOUSLY easy to grow) and it yelds literally hundreds of avocados on a bad year (and THOUSANDS on a good one). The branches get so heavy with those fruits that every year a few snap and break. It is very annoying after a fashion, because none of my friends will accept a couple barrels of avocados, anymore. Lol So I can't imagine why would a single avocado be expensive.

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    Fatima Lopez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The FDA recommends that you don't store avocados in water. If the avocado surface has any residual human pathogens, the pathogens will be able to easily multiply in the water.

    Anon Anon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This-- do not keep it in water!!! Super unsafe

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    Lillukka79
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just lesve the pit in to prevent browning.

    Sea Star
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmm, botulism! 😋

    January Tempis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mind blown! (Puts on shoes, grabs keys, goes to get avocado immediately.)

    Victoria Pitt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just use apiece of plastic wrap smoothed against all the surfaces. Works great for a day or 2.

    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similarly with apples and potatoes to stop them going brown. Though I only do it so that I can get the prep done an hour or so in advance.

    Max L.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any fresh fruit won’t oxidate is they’re wet with lemon juice.

    DarkLumiya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or sprinkle lemon juice on it

    Mariele Scherzinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lemon juice stops the browning effect, too.

    THOR
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this wont work with guacamole though . . .

    Julie Ann Al buzbeba
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....and this my dear is how bacteria grows....

    DCB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    great for bacteria growth is what I heard reported the other day

    Elle O
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Mexico, most families will either squeeze some lime juice or cover the top with a thin layer of mayonnaise.

    Sharon Morris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the best piece of advice here.

    greenbean
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Question is how long can you store it like this. I guess not for more than a day as it would just rot. Am I right?

    Luis Varela
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't know avocado last so long, mine usually disappear with the rest of the meal

    Dorothy Cloud
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I squirt lemon on it..then into a baggies & squeeze out the air.

    Nirmiti
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, just put them in the fridge.

    laura lee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you leave the pit in it slows browning

    Sara Harvilla
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave the pit in the other half of the avocado. Wet a paper towel, add some lemon juice, press the paper towel onto the avocado, and seal in a plastic bag. This works for a day or two--mostly.

    Amber S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or with a cut ret onion in an air-tight container.

    Redwood Rebelgirl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😮😮😮😮😮 But, is it SOGGY? 🤮

    Michał Osiecki
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    use lemon or lime juice, this is rubbish it will be all soaked

    Mona Lisa Garcia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If U leave the pit in it and wrap with plastic wrap it won't get soggy

    Austin Hicks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you want to keep bananas fresh longer, don't put them in a bag or next to citrus/apples, and never in the refrigerator. For asparagus, fill a small bowl with water, cut 1/8th if an inch off the bottom and stand them up in it the bowl. Don't refrigerate avocados, tomatoes, mangoes, papaya, fresh basil, or whole pineapple.

    Mistralok
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit of lemon juice and plastic wrap works as well.

    Patricia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another way to do this is to wipe the cut avocado with lemon, lime, or pineapple juice. Citrus prevents browning esp. well.

    Debbie Burton
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just run it under running water for a few secs.... no need to drown it

    Bird Nerd
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you want more, a soggy avacado or one perfect one that expires a little faster? (This guy is really cool and the other hacks are good, no offence!)

    Viv Hart
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave the pip in the centre.

    ZEFCAT
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...or keep the stone in the avocado/guacamole.

    BUMMERS
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave the seed in the uneaten half-why does no one know this?

    Eshaa Venkatesh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its more effective if you add a light coat of olive oil to the cut part and store it in an airtight container. I've had mine last 48 hrs like this, no brown.

    mamafrog
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are using them in or on something, you can can cut them into slices and freeze them. I also peeled one and just wrapped it in plastic wrap when I didn't use it. It kept in the fridge for several days.

    Arjen de Landgraaf
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First wrap the avo in clingfilm before dropping it into the water. gives much better consistency when using later.

    Dorothy Cloud
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually squirt lemon juice on the open side and put in a zip bag.

    Duncan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Store some potatoes when cut in water to stop them going brown too. Also eggplant and apples.

    D K
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slice in half, eat the half without the seed in it first. The seed in the other half will keep it somewhat preserved. Just shave off any brown areas that look yucky before eating. Signed, Californian that’s eaten wayyy to many avocados

    Juds Conne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still better than having to toss it in the next day when it becomes a brown icky mess. A little impromptu guacamole never hurt anyone.

    Eslamala
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep them in a jar or sealed container in the fridge. It works better.

    Jovita A
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, just need to leave seed inside and it stays good for a few days.

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    Kelli
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with celery. Though I do not like avocados, so I won’t be needing this tip.

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    3 years ago

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    crln ldx
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to cut it in half???? No thanks

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    #12

    There Are Tags On The Bottom Left Corner Of Fitted Sheets?

    There Are Tags On The Bottom Left Corner Of Fitted Sheets?

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    Eagle Girl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he just tried to fold a fitted sheet! LOL

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    #13

    How To Clena The Microwave. Take Some Lemon Water. Microwave That For A Minute And A Half And It Should Wipe Out More Smoothly

    How To Clena The Microwave. Take Some Lemon Water. Microwave That For A Minute And A Half And It Should Wipe Out More Smoothly

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    Caro Caro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You clena da microwave, I cooka da pasta!

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    #14

    You Can Pick Up Flour With A Whisk, Apparently

    You Can Pick Up Flour With A Whisk, Apparently

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    #15

    How To Put Trash Bags In The Trashcan

    How To Put Trash Bags In The Trashcan

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    How To Wrap A Towel Around Myself

    How To Wrap A Towel Around Myself

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    #17

    If You Keep Rotating Nothing Will Drip Down The Sides

    If You Keep Rotating Nothing Will Drip Down The Sides

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    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried this and everything just flew out all over the walls. It is me that supposed to be spinning round, isn't it?

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    #18

    You Can Use A Pistachio Shell To Open A Pistachio

    You Can Use A Pistachio Shell To Open A Pistachio

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    Serial pacifist
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the case with those hermetically closed bulletproof pieces. There are always a few of those clam-shut suckers in every bag. You have to smash those with a rock.

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    #19

    How To Use A Can Opener

    How To Use A Can Opener

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    Zophra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't this depend on the can-opener style?

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    #20

    You Can Add Tinfoil If You Don't Have The Right Size Battery

    You Can Add Tinfoil If You Don't Have The Right Size Battery

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    Linda van der Pal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yikes, you might also ruin your device doing this!

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    #21

    How To Fill The Cooler

    How To Fill The Cooler

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    Eagle Girl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm... so he gave up on drunk vs hungover?

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    #22

    The Drawer At The Bottom Of Your Over Is Not For Storing Pans, It's A Broiler

    The Drawer At The Bottom Of Your Over Is Not For Storing Pans, It's A Broiler

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    Zophra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, speak for yourself. All the baking trays fit nicely there.

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    #23

    Chesse Gaters Lay Down

    Chesse Gaters Lay Down

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    Zophra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why down? I would need a big plate and it wouldn't lay flat with the lip of the plate. Upright, I can shred right into a smaller serving bowl with no extra step.

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    #24

    Where The Instant Pot Lid Goes

    Where The Instant Pot Lid Goes

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    NsG
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What am I missing? This one has confused me.

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    #25

    You Can Flip The Pan Over Instead Of The Thing In The Pan

    You Can Flip The Pan Over Instead Of The Thing In The Pan

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    Zophra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not understand the use of this.

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    #26

    You Can Stop A Pot From Boiling Over By Putting A Wooden Spoon On It

    You Can Stop A Pot From Boiling Over By Putting A Wooden Spoon On It

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    There's A Shiny Side And A Dull Side To Tinfoil And The Shiny Side Is Supposed To Touch The Food Food? Shiny Traps Heat Better, Dull Doesn't

    There's A Shiny Side And A Dull Side To Tinfoil And The Shiny Side Is Supposed To Touch The Food Food? Shiny Traps Heat Better, Dull Doesn't

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    Lindsey Turner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tin foil has a shiny and dull side because of how it's manufactured. It's so thin, they put two sheets through the rollers at once. They've said they see no difference in which way you use it

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