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Mine is to to keep chocolate in the fridge. It's a lot crunchier and has more chocolate taste.

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[–] cloudless@feddit.uk 49 points 7 months ago (6 children)

Learn to cook. It makes you happier and probably healthier.

Fried rice is easy to make and delicious.

When a cop ask you questions, only answer what you are required to answer.

If you are still using Chrome/Edge, try Firefox.

Do not skip going to the dentist.

[–] Nosavingthrow@lemmy.world 13 points 7 months ago

If you live in the United States, don't talk to cops. You don't know this person. You don't know that the cop isn't a criminal and is now looking for a patsy. Don't discuss your day, don't discuss your travel plans, don't say where you've been. If a cop asks to search anything, don't say yes, don't say no, don't say sure, no thanks. The only thing you say is 'I do not consent to a search', regardless of how it is asked. If a cop asks you anything, say 'I invoke the fifth and I want to speak to a lawyer'. Burghuis v thompkins effect hobbled you miranda rights. And you must verbalize your right to remain silent. You must also verbally request a lawyer in basically eight grade english. No slang. If you say 'I want a lawyer, dawg' state v demesme makes it reasonable for cops to believe you would like a lawyer who is a dog.

[–] Chai@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 7 months ago

I can't imagine browsing the web without Firefox!

[–] fsxylo@sh.itjust.works 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Don't just learn to cook. Find at least one dish that you want to get down pat and perfect that dish. Having that one dish you do perfectly is great for date nights.

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[–] dingus@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

As someone who hates cooking, it definitely does not make me happier.

[–] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

When a cop ask you questions, only answer what you are required to answer.

Yep. You have to tell them your name and ID yourself, you have to get out of the car if they tell you to, but you don't have to say shit about what did or didn't happen. Even if you haven't been read your rights there are still some circumstances where the bodycam can be played and used against you in court. It only takes 2 seconds for one random thing to come out of your mouth that you can't take back that can perfectly make the case against you, and put you away.

The cops' job is to catch bad people and put them away. That is fine, you don't gotta be hostile or deliberately make everyone's day unpleasant, but if you're in the crosshairs as a potential bad person don't say a goddamned word until you talk to a lawyer. Anything helpful for your side about you talking to them will still be helpful after you talk to a lawyer.

For as much as I don't agree with him stealing, this guy actually shows a great example of how it works (all sides - the manipulation of dude-just-be-honest and his correct response to it; obeying all the lawful orders but telling them to GFY whenever they ask him questions.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q59Fd5ClUc&t=980s

"I'm not admit to a god damned thing. Prove it."

(Honestly I wouldn't even say that much, because they can maybe play that in court and say see he knew he was guilty. Just, I don't want to talk to you about it until I talk to a lawyer first.)

[–] Oneeightnine@feddit.uk 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This.

Me and my partner have spent the last hour looking through recipe books because I need to figure out how to good a more... diabetes friendly selection of foods.

I can cook a roast dinner no problem, but cooking beans and pulses? No idea.

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[–] 48954246@lemmy.world 35 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Don't cheap out on anything that connects you to the ground.

  • shoes
  • tyres
  • chairs
  • bed (mattress specifically)
[–] neidu2@feddit.nl 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

At first I read "chains" and had some questions.

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[–] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 32 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Mine is don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from

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[–] weeeeum@lemmy.world 31 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Wear hearing protection. Often. I work and talk to a lot of handyman type people and almost all of them have somewhat poor hearing. Even some close to my age (20's). The one thing in common? No hearing protection.

Even though hand tool woodwork is much quieter I still always wear earplugs. Even when running the vacuum I wear hearing protection. I also take it easy with the music, with a great pair of headphones you don't need to crank it up.

Also wear respirators often when dealing with almost any particulate. If you are working on something that produces a lot of dust, you probably want to wear a respirator. Doesn't matter if it's natural, even wood dust can mess you up. Especially during grinding or sanding.

A lot of shitty people will give you flak, but NEVER let people dictate your safety, specifically when they tell you to use less.

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[–] WookieMonster@midwest.social 28 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Uh, disagree. Chocolate tastes MUCH better at room temperature.

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 18 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Well, good quality chocolate tastes much better at room temperature. Shit quality 'chocolate' like some of the big brands here in America does taste better cold. But only because it dulls the horrible taste.

Which brings me to my own little life pro-tip: spend a bit more on decent quality chocolate. It's worth the cost.

[–] WookieMonster@midwest.social 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Agree, I will not eat Hershey's. It tastes like vomit. No thanks.

[–] LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world 10 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Iirc a lot of American chocolate has a preservative in it which was originally used to keep it good during long journeys in transit to stores. Americans got used to the taste of this preservative, so it remains

Said preservative has a similar taste to what gives parmesan and vomit a distinct bite in its taste.

I'm going off memory here so if I'm wrong please correct me.

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[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 23 points 7 months ago

I got all the life advice I needed from the coach in Teen Wolf in 1985:

  • Never get less than 12 hours sleep
  • Never play poker with a guy whose first name is a city
  • Never get involved with a woman whose got a tattoo of a dagger on her body
[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

never get caught up in a land war in southeast asia

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[–] card797@champserver.net 17 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Clean the lent trap on the clothes dryer everytime.

Test your smoke detectors at least once a year.

[–] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] card797@champserver.net 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Our father, who fart in heaven.

[–] Cobrachicken@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I feel there's a story behind this ^^

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I hope not yikes.

Drier lint also can be used as kindling, in a pinch.

[–] towerful@programming.dev 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Thats why i take my drier hiking with me

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

ultralight gang

[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 15 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] weeeeum@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

And wear sunglasses.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 13 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If you have to force it, you're going to break it.

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[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 12 points 7 months ago

Read the entire error message, then look it up, before asking for help.

[–] CosmoNova@lemmy.world 12 points 7 months ago

"Your best" looks different every day.

[–] TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Never buy food when you're hungry. You'll end up wasting money buying more food than you need, and after all is said and done, you'll feel really fat and be ashamed at yourself.

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[–] DaCrazyJamez@sh.itjust.works 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Don't forget to bring a towel.

[–] MadBabs@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

You must be a hoopy frood.

[–] Chai@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

When having a conversation someone, try paying attention to the other person's body language, tone and the way things are said.

You can pick up a lot of things that way, possibly mood and others.

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[–] neidu2@feddit.nl 10 points 7 months ago

A powder-type extinguisher should be turned on its head maybe once a year, just to make sure its contents don't separate and gets stuck to the bottom. Sloshing its contents makes sure it stays mixed and healthy.

[–] Lemvi@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Let ice cream warm up a bit after taking it out the freezer before eating it. Makes it softer and you taste more as your tongue isn't numbed as much.

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[–] paskalivichi@sh.itjust.works 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] kender242@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

i.e. stay away from soda and walk.

[–] bruhbeans@lemmy.ml 8 points 7 months ago

Lift weights. It makes your bones stronger, helps you age better. The younger you start, the better, but it's never too late.

[–] I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Find a chewing gun with xylitol. Chew after meals / snacks sometimes to help keep teeth happy.

[–] mcforest@feddit.de 19 points 7 months ago

Find a chewing gun

Murica

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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 7 points 7 months ago

Always have some napkins.

[–] abbadon420@lemm.ee 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Don't put bananas on top of you other fruit. Bananas give off a lot of ethylene gas during their ripening process which quickens the ripening process of other fruits. So seperating your bananas helps to keep your fruit fresh for longer.

[–] Truffle@lemmy.ml 4 points 7 months ago

Have wet wipes on hand.

[–] Vej@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago
  1. Read your employee handbook. It's boring but let me tell you a story why.

Our handbook stated in bad weather we could use a personal day. No questions asked.

Our team required 24/7 coverage.

I called my boss, asked him if I could work from home due to the bad weather. He said no. I then stated I will be taking a personal day then. He said that I could work from home then. I didn't have to risk my life or vehicle getting into work.

  1. Be aware of maintaining your mental health. You can't get it back. I wish I did things differently years ago. Now I'm a walking ball of crippling nonsensical anxiety issues.
[–] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 4 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Rinse your razor in cold water when you’re shaving

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[–] teryyyg@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

one skill: be a great listener

[–] Jimbabwe@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Use qtips to clean your nose/sinuses.

If you have dandruff, dry skin, or anything that requires special medicated products, buy a few different brands with different active ingredients and rotate your usage between them so your body doesn’t build immunity.

[–] weeeeum@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

My advice is to keep mint chocolates in the freezer. Especially York's.

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