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How to Accelerate and Slow Banana Ripening

I love bananas. They are a nearly perfect fruit. They taste great. They’re fairly inexpensive. They have their own protective skin and they contain many nutrients such as: vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5,...

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Sarcastic Secret: The Left Lane is for Passing

This is another one of those things that shouldn’t be a secret, but every time I go on the highway it seems like nobody knows about it. I assume all my readers are perfectly safe drivers, only driving...

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Shop at Off-Peak Hours for Time Savings

I’ve said it before, I love bananas. But there is one kind of bananas I do not like, busy grocery stores! I went to my local supermarket yesterday to pickup a few things. Being Super Bowl Sunday, it...

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The Meaning of the Numbers Inside the Recycling Symbol

By: Chad Upton | Editor I remember going to the grocery store as a small child. It seemed like we were there for hours before finally packing all of our purchases into large brown paper bags. A few...

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Warm Your Car Up Faster

My friend Todd told me about this secret many years ago. He has rebuilt more cars in his suburban home garage than anyone I know. I met Todd at my first part time job, we used to work early weekend...

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The Ideal Vehicle Speed for Best Fuel Economy

The precise number varies by car and environmental conditions, but the sweet spot is generally between 40-60 mph (65-95 km/h). Most small and medium size cars get the best mileage at about 50 mph (80...

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The Mall of America Does Not Have a Central Heating System

By Chad Upton | Editor In case you’re not familiar with the Mall of America, it’s a 2.5 million sq. ft. shopping center in Bloomington Minnesota, a suburb of the “Twin Cities” (Minneapolis and Saint...

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You Shouldn’t Use Fabric Softener on Towels

I have a love-hate relationship with fabric softener. The hate comes from all of the embarrassing moments they are responsible for. I remember being at work when a co-worker pointed out in front of a...

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Why do Some Cars Have Blue Headlights?

Traditionally, cars have had yellowish headlights. Now, many cars have light blue colored headlights. Some cars come with those headlights from the factory and other times, owners will install similar...

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How to Increase Shower Water Pressure

There is nothing worse than a low pressure shower. Actually, 1000AwesomeThings said it best, “Not much affects your day every day as much as a good shower.” In a lot of cases, there is something you...

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The Space Bar Scrolls Down in Your Browser

This is an awesome week and I mean that figuratively. The Book of Awesome arrives in stores this Wednesday and I wanted to celebrate by sharing some broken secrets from the website...

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The Gas Arrow

Rent, borrow or commandeer an unfamiliar car and you’ll need to gas it up eventually. You know your own car like the back of your TV remote, but you’ve got nothing on this car. The gauge is near empty...

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Extend the Life of Printer Ink Cartridges

If you’ve got an ink jet printer then you’re likely spending a lot of money on ink. Most of these printers use expensive and sophisticated ink cartridges. These cartridges monitor usage and estimate...

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Stop Cords from Falling Behind Your Desk

At some point, everyone with a rechargeable gadget will curse gravity as the cord falls behind their desk. This is extremely annoying, mostly because you never want to go under your desk if you don’t...

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iPhone and iPod Tricks

Apple has sold 50 million iPhones and 35 million iPod touch devices, so there are a lot of people who can benefit from these secrets. This is by no means a complete list, but I wanted to provide some...

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Punctuation is Not Allowed in Mailing Addresses

Whether it’s a personal or business letter, every piece of mail I receive has the address formatted differently. Some even have the return and destination addresses formatted differently. Since the...

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You Can’t Grow Hemp in the US But You Can Import It

Hemp is a plant with a long and interesting history, especially in the United States. Farmers cannot freely grow hemp in the US, but many companies import hemp products for resale, mostly from Canada...

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Exhaust Fans Help Cool Your Home During Summer

The upper floor of your home is likely the warmest place in your home. It’s not usually a big deal in the winter, but it can be very uncomfortable in the summer. It happens because hot air rises. The...

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How to Buy the Right Shoes for Your Feet

Considering how much time you spend wearing shoes, how much time have you spent understanding what’s unique about your feet? Unless you’re an avid runner or maybe work at a shoe store, you probably...

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Diesel Fuel Nozzles Don’t Fit in Standard Fuel Cars

Diesel cars are not popular in North America. But, diesel engines are fairly popular in pickup trucks and are becoming more popular in North American cars. Although they have a limited history in...

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