18 People Who Were Today Years Old When They Learned How To Use Everyday Items Correctly

The older I get, the more I realize I don’t know anything. I’m constantly learning simple life hacks that make me feel like a genius just to find out I’ve been using everyday items incorrectly my entire life.

I had to cut an onion once and for some reason, a thought crossed my mind to use an apple slicer. I walked around for 2 weeks feeling more accomplished than I should have.

The point is, you’re never too old to learn a new life hack. Especially when you just have to change your perspective a little bit. Here are some more alternative uses for everyday items that you probably didn’t know.


1. It’s more than a staple remover.

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2. Game Changer

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3. For you fancy folks out there.

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4. I never know where to put my spoon.

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5. Cleaner than just drinking it.

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6. I was today years old…

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7. That’s better.

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8. Flossing Life Hack

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9. No more disconnecting.

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10. Instant Plate

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11. Floating straw? Say no more.

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12. For when you only need one.

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13. I’ve been doing this wrong my whole life.

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14. Genius.

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15. Primitive banana peel life hack.

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16. Break a piece of toward you, not away from you. Much easier.

Kaitlin Crawford

17. Childproof cap…once you turn it upside down.

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18. Need we say more?

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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.