In 1910, Gallaher Ltd. Tobacco Company published 100 cards with life hacks under the title How to Do It. Who could’ve known that more than a hundred years later they would still be useful?
How to revive cut flowers
To rejuvenate wilted flowers, put them into hot water. By the time it’s cooled, the blooms will have revived. Then just cut off the stems, and place the flowers into cold water.
How to wash bottles
Wash the inside of a bottle by filling it with water and some sand and shaking vigorously.
How to get rid of ink stains on a handkerchief
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to blot your handkerchief with ink, plunge it into milk at once. After some time, the stains will come off.
How to detect humidity in the bed
To find out if your bed is damp, put a small mirror between the sheets. If it is clouded after a few minutes, even a little, you’d better not sleep in this bed.
How to stop a runaway horse
Don’t rush ahead — stay at a safe distance, and grip the nearest shaft. Then grab the reins, and stop the horse with your free hand. And don’t be too loud as it will frighten the horse.
How to boil cracked eggs
To boil a cracked raw egg without spilling its insides, just add some vinegar to the water.
How to test butter
The picture shows it all: rub a little butter on a piece of paper, and set it on fire. Pure butter smells delicate, while margarine will give off an unpleasant tallowy odor.
How to take out a splinter or a shard of glass
