30+ Grandma’s Lifehacks That Became Classic

If you have children, then you know that they are a blessing. However, having older people around the house is also great. You can learn a lot from their knowledge and experience. Grandmothers are really good at giving advice about different aspects of life. Do you remember any of your granny’s life hacks? The ones that always seemed to work, no matter what? Well, it turns out that a lot of her tips and tricks may still hold up today. 

In this blog post, we will be discussing some of the best Granny hacks that still work like a charm. So whether you’re looking for ways to save time or money or just want to know some old-school tips and tricks, read on for the best life hacks from Granny!

Break Your Eggs The Right Way

When you break an egg on the edge of a bowl, the sharp edge can pierce the egg and cause bits of eggshell to fall into your pan. Instead, break the egg on a flat surface like a cutting board or countertop. This way, you’ll avoid any potential eggshell contamination. 

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However, if you still get eggshells in your pan, then the best way to pick them up is by wetting your fingers. This will ensure that the eggshell will stick to your fingers and not fall back into the pan and you will be able to enjoy a perfect egg meal.

DIY Coffee Stains Remover

If you are a coffee lover, then you might have coffee stains stuck on your favorite mug from drinking coffee every day. And you would know that these stains are really hard to get rid of. You might have tried using dishwasher soaps and other things to get rid of the stains, but we are sure the effort wasn’t successful.

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So how can you get rid of those coffee stains? Well, if nothing else works, you can ask your granny about some tips, and she would definitely have some effective ones. One genius life hack that you could expect from your granny would be to use baking soda mixed with a little amount of water to clean off the stubborn coffee stains from your favorite mug. Trust us, it definitely works.

Freshen Up Your Shoes

Shoes can smell really bad with all the sweat and moisture. Have you ever come home from a long day, take off your shoes, and your siblings just couldn’t hold themselves back with the smell? Believe me, most people around the world have been in a similar situation at least once or twice in their lives. 

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So how do you get rid of the stench? Well, you can either use a deodorant spray or talcum powder, or you can go for a cheaper DIY option of using salt. Just put the salt in a fabric bag and put it in your shoe. The salt will absorb all the smell and moisture and make your shoe smell better.

Grease Stains Will Disappear

It really leaves a bad impression if you are wearing clothes that have stains on them. It’s even worse when the stains are greasy. But, don’t worry, because we have got just the solution for you that can help get those grease stains off your shirt. All you need is some salt!

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If you have grease stains on your shirt, use salt to get rid of them. The salt will help absorb the grease and make your shirt look new again, which will then help you make a great impression on other people. So, next time you have a grease stain on your shirt and you want to remove it, just use this life hack. 

Clean Your Tablecloths

A tablecloth can be very difficult to clean, especially if they are made of delicate fabric. However, there is an easy way to clean them and that too without damaging the fabric. Just take some vinegar and dish soap and mix them together. 

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Then add hot water to the mixture. Then soak the tablecloth in this mixture for about half an hour. The stains will start to disappear, and the tablecloth will look as good as new. The tablecloth will be as clean as new, and you will not have to bear your mother’s wrath for ruining her favorite tablecloth.

Beetroot Stains

If you have ever made something with beets, then you know it leaves out a lot of color, which can be difficult to remove. So you have to be very careful when you are using beets as an ingredient. Beets are a really healthy vegetable, and they are also very popular in salads. 

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However, if you are not careful in preparing them, they can leave some nasty stains on your fingers. But don’t worry because there is a perfect solution for that as well. Just wash your hands with lemon juice, and the beet stains will disappear in no time.

Potatoes vs Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a nuisance. They are annoying, and let’s be honest; no one likes them. This is a really simple but genius life hack that your granny would have surely known about. If you get bitten by a mosquito, just take a potato and cut it into small pieces. 

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Then put the potato slices on the mosquito bite, and it will help reduce the inflammation and swelling. Or you can use tape to stick the potato on your body. Try keeping the potato there for a few hours. We don’t know how effective it can be, but you will definitely find people on social media recommending it to others.

Clean Your Iron

When an iron is used more often, it starts to gather dirt and burn marks on its plate. It can not only cause problems while ironing the clothes, but it can also be dangerous for the person who uses that iron. Take a towel and put it on your ironing board. Then sprinkle a small amount of salt on the towel. 

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Now set your iron at the highest temperature and when it is hot enough, start ironing the towel. The salt will help remove all the dirt and grime from your iron and make it operate more smoothly after you are done. Unplug the iron and use a damp cloth to clean the residue of the plate of your iron.

Baking Edible Bowls

The idea of edible trays is not a new one, but the way to make them is. By using an upside-down muffin tray, you can create edible bowls that are the perfect shape and size for serving food. Put your favorite batter around each of the muffin cups and bake it in the oven. 

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When it’s done, let them cool before removing them from the tray; once removed, you will have edible bowls that you can use to serve your favorite bakery item. You can use any type of batter for this, but a chocolate or vanilla pudding mix is a good option since it will be sturdy enough to hold its shape.

Softer Skin

Whether it is cleaning utensils, your teeth, or your skin, baking soda can do wonders for you. It is a natural cleaning agent, and it is also very effective in getting rid of the roughness on your skin. Just take some baking soda and mix it with water to form a paste. 

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Now apply this paste on your skin and let it sit for about 15 minutes. The baking powder will help exfoliate your skin and remove all the dead skin cells. After 15 minutes, just wash it off with some warm water, and you will see a noticeable difference in your skin. Your skin will be softer and smoother.

Spilled Wine On the Carpet?

Imagine you are having a party at your place, and someone spills red wine on your expensive white carpet? Don’t panic! Just pour salt on the spot and let it sit for a few minutes. If you have spilled wine on your carpet, then we have got the best solution for you.

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Just put some salt exactly on the spill, and it will help absorb the wine quickly and effectively. So, next Time you spill wine on your carpet, just put some salt on it, and it will be gone in no time. It is really that simple. It is really that simple.

Boil Eggs Smarter

Do you know how to boil eggs? Well, if you don’t put salt in the water when you are boiling eggs, then we would say that you are not doing it right. If you have a hard time boiling eggs, then we have the perfect hack for you. Just add some salt to the water before you boil the eggs. 

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The salt will help make the eggshells easier to peel, and the eggs will be cooked perfectly. So, next time you are going to boil eggs, don’t forget to add some salt to the water. Try this hack once, and you will realize how easy it will become for you to boil eggs perfectly. 

Get Rid Of All The Scents

Vinegar cleaners are quite effective, but they also leave a really strong smell, and it can be quite difficult to get rid of the smell. However, we have a hack that can help you freshen up the scent and make your vinegar cleaner more pleasant to use. All you need is some orange peel.

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Just add some orange peel to the vinegar cleaner and let it sit for about an hour. The orange peel will help freshen up the scent of the vinegar cleaner and make it smell better. So, next Time your vinegar cleaner starts to smell bad, just add some orange peel to it, and it will smell better in no time.

Your Plants Won’t Die Of Thirst 

Indoor plants are a great way to improve air quality and add some natural beauty to your home, but if you’re not careful, they can quickly die from dehydration. One simple way to prevent this is to use a piece of yarn to keep the soil moist. If you are going on vacation and don’t have anyone to water your plants, then you can use this technique to keep your plants hydrated.

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Just take a piece of yarn and put one side of the yarn in the plant’s soil while the other one is in a bucket of water. This will help keep the soil moist, and your plants will be alive when you get back from vacation. It is a simple and genius solution. So, next time you are going on vacation, don’t forget to use this life hack.

Old Nail Polish?

Do you have a collection of nail polishes that you never use because they have gotten too thick and gloopy? If so, then you’ll be glad to know that there is an easy way to fix this problem. All you need is some acetone. Take some acetone and pour it into the nail polish bottle. 

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Then put the lid back on and shake it well. The acetone will help thin out the nail polish and make it easier to apply. So, next Time you have thick nail polish, just use some acetone to thin it out. Keep pouring acetone until the nail polish gets a thin texture but don’t add too much that the nail polish loses its original properties.

Unclog Showerheads

Clogged showerheads are a very common problem, but there is an easy way to fix it. All you need is some white vinegar. You might have tried many different things, but if you haven’t been successful, then we would recommend you to check this amazing and effective hack.

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Take some white vinegar and pour it into a plastic bag. Then put the bag over the showerhead and secure it with a rubber band. Let it sit for about an hour, and then remove the bag. The white vinegar will help dissolve the mineral deposits, and your showerhead will be as good as new.

Clean The Microwave

A dirty microwave can be a pain to clean. But with this easy hack, you can have it spick and span in no time. If you need to clean your microwave, then we have the perfect solution for you. Just put water and lemon slices in a bowl and microwave it. 

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The boiling water will help loosen the food particles, and the lemon slices will help remove the smell from the microwave. So, next time you need to clean your microwave, just put water and lemon slices in a bowl and microwave them.

Perfect Slices

Do you like to bake bread at home? Well, if you do, then you know that it is important to get perfect slices of bread. So, what is the best way to do this? Just heat up your knife before cutting the bread. You can heat the knife by putting it in boiling water.

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The heat will help make the knife go through the bread easier, and you will be able to get perfect slices of bread. So, next time you are going to cut bread, don’t forget to heat up your knife first. This granny hack is one that you should never forget as it can be used to ease the cutting process of other food items as well.

A DIY Couch Cleaner

Have you ever had a dirty couch at your house? Well, if you have, then this is the perfect hack for you. And the best part about this is that it is easy to make. If you have a dirty couch, then we have the perfect solution for you. Just mix equal parts of water, vinegar, alcohol, baking soda, and fabric softener. 

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Then use a sponge to apply the mixture on the couch. Let it sit for about an hour, and then vacuum the couch. The mixture will help clean the couch and make it look like new. So, next time you are cleaning your couch, don’t forget to use this life hack.

No Garlic And Onion Smell

If you have been cooking with garlic and onions and your hands’ smell, then you should ask yourself; what your granny would have done in such a scenario. Just put some salt on your hands and rub them together. The salt will help remove the smell from your hands. 

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So, next time you have been cooking with garlic or onions, just put some salt on your hands to get rid of the smell. It’s a home hack that really works! And the best part is, it’s all-natural and readily available at home.

30 or 31 Days In A Month?

If you are not sure if it is a 30 or 31 day month, then you can use a traditional way that your grandparents might have used. If you forget the number of months, then you have the solution right under the palm of your hands. Just look at your knuckles. 

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If you have an extra bump on your knuckles, then it is a 31 day month. So, next time you are not sure if it is a 30 or 31 day month, just look at your knuckles. It is as easy as that!

Smelly Fridge? No Problem

A dirty fridge can cause food to spoil and produce an unpleasant smell. You can get rid of the smell by cleaning your fridge with baking soda. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer that will absorb the bad smells from your fridge. To clean with baking soda, simply sprinkle some baking soda on a damp cloth and wipe down the inside of your fridge.

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For maximum result, just put a bowl of baking soda in the fridge and leave it there for a day, and it will help absorb the smell. So, next Time your fridge smells, just put a bowl of baking soda in it, and it will be gone in no time. It is really that simple.

Clean Greasy Pans With Zero Effort

Over time there might be a lot of grease build-up in your pans. Cleaning greasy pans can be really difficult, and no matter how much soap or detergent you use, they just won’t come clean. So what do you do? Well, your granny would surely have a life hack for that as well. 

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Just take some baking soda and white vinegar and mix it in equal parts. Apply this mixture to the greasy pan and let it sit for a few minutes. After that, just scrub it off with a brush, and voila! Your pan will be as good as new.

Several Eggs at the Same Time

Who doesn’t love eggs for breakfast? They are a great source of protein, and they taste delicious. But, sometimes cooking them one at a time can take a long time. That’s why this life hack is so great! If you want to make several eggs at the same time, all you need is a muffin tin! 

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If you are looking for a quick and easy way to make several eggs at the same time, then this hack is going to be perfect for you. Just use muffin tins. The muffin tin will help cook the eggs evenly and quickly. So, next time you want to make several eggs at the same time, just use a muffin tin. 

Your Silver Jewelry Will Shine

Have you ever noticed that your granny’s silver jewelry always looks so shiny and new? Well, it’s because she knows how to take care of it. You see, toothpaste is not just for cleaning your teeth. It can also be used to clean silver jewelry and make it sparkle like new again.

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Just apply some water and toothpaste to the jewelry and rub it in with a toothbrush. Be gentle, so you don’t damage the jewelry item. Then rinse it off with water, and voila! Your jewelry will look as good as new. This is definitely worth checking out if you have a lot of silver jewelry in your collection.

A Fresh Disposal System? – Yes!

If you have a garbage disposal system in your kitchen, then you know that it can start to smell really bad after some time. And no matter how much bleach or detergent you use, the smell just doesn’t go away. So what do you do? 

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Well, ask your granny for advice. She might not have a dishwasher when she was your age, but she would surely have a hack for this. Just take a lemon or orange peel and put it in the disposal system. Turn on the water and let the peel run through the disposal. This will help get rid of any bad smell and make your kitchen smell good again.

Get Splinters Out

Bacon is one of the most delicious food items out there, but you can use it for things other than your breakfast! This savory meat can also help you get pesky splinters out of your skin. All you need to do is cut a thin piece of bacon and place it over the splinter. 

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Hold the bacon in place with a bandage and let it sit for a few hours. The fat in the bacon will help soften the skin around the splinter and make it easier to remove. It’s not the most pleasing way to remove a splinter, but it sure is effective!

Let the Blender Clean Itself

Blenders are very useful in the kitchen, and they are quite easy to clean. Instead of cleaning it manually, all you have to do is pour the dishwasher into the blender and let it run for a few minutes. The blender will start to spread the dishwasher all around with all the power of the blender’s motor. 

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This will not only help the dishwasher to reach different parts of the blender, but it will also remove any stain that would have otherwise required a manual scrubbing. A lot of you might already know this hack, but it was definitely worth adding to this list of granny hacks.

Improve Your Handwriting

Do you have a hard time writing neatly? Well, don’t worry because your granny has the perfect life hack for that. You can use a rubber band to improve your handwriting. We can imagine the confusion in your mind after reading that last statement but worry not. We are here to explain.

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Just take a rubber band and put it around the pen and wrist. This will help improve your handwriting and make it neater. The rubber band will give your hand the stability it needs, and you will definitely see an improvement in your handwriting. So don’t hesitate to give this life hack a try.

No Stains On Your Nails

Lemons can do wonders when it comes to cleaning and brightening your nails. The citric acid in lemons is a natural bleaching agent, so it can help lighten any stains on your nails. Plus, the lemon juice will help moisturize your nails and keep them looking healthy.

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Just mix equal parts of lemon juice and water. Then use a cotton ball to apply the mixture to your nails. Let it sit for about five minutes, and then rinse it off with water. The lemon juice will help remove the stains from your nails. So, next Time you have stains on your nails, just use this life hack.

Banana Pancakes

Pancakes are the staple breakfast of many cultures around the world. They are easy to make and can be customized to fit any taste. This recipe uses two ingredients that you may not have thought of using in pancakes before: bananas and eggs. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast, then this is the meal to go for.

Just mix one mashed banana, one egg, and some flour. Then cook it like a normal pancake. The banana and egg will make the pancake moist and delicious. So, next time you are looking for a healthy breakfast, just make some banana and egg pancakes. 

An Underarm Whitener

Did you know that vegetables and fruits provide a natural way to improve and heal your body? Potato is one such vegetable, and it can do wonders for your skin. If you have dark underarms, then this hack is perfect for you. 

Just use a potato slice as an underarm whitener. The potato will help lighten your skin tone and make your underarms whiter. So, next time you want to lighten your skin tone and get rid of the dark underarms, just use a potato slice. It is really that simple.

Two Sponges, Not One

Kitchen accessories are usually a must-have for every home, but what about when your sponge starts to wear out, and you can’t use it anymore? Rather than buying a new one, cut your long sponge in half to create two smaller sponges. This way, you can have one for dishes and one for the bathroom!

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Just cut it in half, and now you have two sponges. You can do this right after you buy a sponge. You can store one and use the other. This will help save space in your kitchen and also make the sponge last longer. So, next time you need to cut your sponge in half, just use this life hack. It is really that simple.

Make Your Wine Cold

Wine is one of the most popular drinks in the world. But, sometimes, it can be hard to keep it cold, especially during the summer months. That’s why this life hack is so great! It is simple yet effective, so you should definitely try it the next time you want to cool your bottle of wine.

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If you want to quickly cool your wine bottle without the use of ice, then this granny hack will help you do just that. Wrap it in a tea towel and run it under cold water. The cold water will help cool the wine bottle down quickly. So, next time you want to cool your wine bottle down quickly, just use this life hack. It is really that simple.

Get Gum Out Of Your Hair

Gum in hair can be really frustrating, and in some cases, you might have to cut your hair so that the gum doesn’t spread to other parts of your hair. Luckily there is a quick and easy way to get it out. All you need is some peanut butter!

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If you have gum in your hair, then you don’t need to cut your hair; all you need to do is apply peanut butter. Yes, that’s right; just use peanut butter. The peanut butter will help get the gum out of your hair. So, next Time you have gum in your hair, just use this life hack. It is really that simple. It is really that simple.

They Will Shine Again

If you think ketchup is only for food, then you are wrong! This life hack will show you how you can use ketchup to make your copper accessories and other products shine again. If you have copper accessories that are starting to look dull. Just use ketchup. 

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The ketchup will help restore the shine to your copper accessories and make them look better. So, next time you want to make your copper accessories shine again, you don’t have to get it done from the market; just use this life hack with a common ingredient like ketchup.

Separate Them

Here is something you might only come across a few times in your life. However, there might come an instance in your life when you are doing chores, and you see that two glasses are stuck together. They may even have the same size and design, but someone accidentally put them one over the other, and now the glasses are stuck.

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So what do you do when you are the one doing the chores that day? You can just leave it for your partner to separate them, or you can follow this hack. Pour cold water into the top glass and put the lower glass in warm water. The change in temperature will cause the glasses to expand and contract at different rates, causing them to separate. 

Sand And Glass

If you have glass ornaments that keep falling over due to children running around the house or because of careless pets, Just add some sand to the bottom of the ornament. The sand will help keep the ornament grounded, and it will not fall over. 

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So, next Time you have glass ornaments that are falling over, just add some sand to the bottom of them, and they will stay in place. Not only will the sand hold the ornaments in place, but it will also add to the aesthetic value of the ornament. So, it is a win-win situation.

Burnt Pans

If you have a burnt pan that is hard to clean, then this is the ideal hack for you. Just add some salt to boiling water and pour it into the pan. Let it sit for about an hour, and then scrub the pan with a sponge. The salt will help loosen the burnt food and make it easier to clean. 

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So, next time you have a burnt pan, just add some salt to boiling water, and it will be clean in no time. Who knew cleaning a burnt pan would be so easy; it is usually thought that these things are more stubborn to get rid of. However, this is an easy and convenient hack that will help you save time and energy. 

Clean Your Silver

If you have silver jewelry that is starting to look dull, then we have got the perfect solution for you and your jewelry. Just take a pot of boiling water and add some baking soda and aluminum foil to it. Then put your silver jewelry in this mixture and let it sit for a few seconds. 

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The baking soda will help clean the jewelry, and the aluminum foil will help polish it. After 15 minutes, just take it out, and you will see a noticeable difference in your jewelry. It will be shinier and look like new.

No Grease Fire

If you have a grease fire in your kitchen, then don’t panic. Just take some baking soda and sprinkle it on the fire. The baking soda will help put out the fire. The baking soda will help extinguish the fire quickly and safely. 

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So, next time you have a grease fire, don’t panic, just put some baking soda on it, and it will be gone in no time. You can also put the metal lid on the pot. Do these if the fire is still manageable. If it starts to spread out, then bring out your fire extinguisher.

Don’t Cook Layers Separately

If you love baking, then you will enjoy this hack. This is a really simple but genius life hack that your granny would have surely known about. Just take an oven-safe dish and bake your cake batter in it. Once it’s done, let it cool down and then cut it into layers using a sharp knife. 

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You will be surprised at how easily the cake comes apart in layers, and it will save you a lot of time in the kitchen. Stick toothpicks at special points on the cake so you know where you can cut the cake to break it down into different layers.

Clean Your Exhaust Filters

If you have an exhaust filter in your kitchen, then you know that it can get really dirty and greasy over time. And the worst part is that it’s really hard to clean. So what do you do? Well, granny has a life hack for this as well.

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Just take some dish soap and baking soda and mix it in boiling water. Then take the exhaust filter and dip it in the boiling mixture. The grease and dirt will come off easily with this life hack. You can easily scrub off the remaining grease with a piece of clean cloth.

Can You Forecast the Weather?

Have you ever wanted to be a weather forecaster? Well, believe it or not, but you can be your own weather forecaster. If you want to know what the weather is going to be like, then this granny hack will be an ideal solution for you. Just observe the size of the clouds. 

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The size of the clouds can help you predict the weather. So, next time you want to know what the weather is going to be like, just observe the size of the clouds. This may not be that accurate, but it can surely help you impress your friends, especially if your weather forecast comes out to be true.

Telling Time By placing Your Fingers In front Of the Sun

These days you might not come across a situation where you can’t see the Time; however, if you are on an off-the-grid adventure and you don’t have any watch or mobile phone, then you can use this method to tell the Time. If you don’t have a watch and need to know what Time it is, then this is the hack you should know.

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Just place your fingers in front of the sun and count the number of spaces between your fingers. Each space represents 15 minutes, so by counting the spaces, you will be able to tell what time it is. It is a simple and genius solution. So, next time you need to know what time it is, just use this life hack.

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