This Is Why America Is The Fattest Nation On Earth…

According to BMC Public Health data, an average adult in the USA weighs over 80 kilograms. We think this “small” McDonald’s cheeseburger meal might have something to do with it…


Maintain An Easy ‘Holiday Beard’ With Three Quick Steps

Nobody wants to take the time to shave every single morning when they’re on holiday. The easiest way to solve this problem is with light maintenance, and the stylists over at Birchbox put together the above video guide for keeping your beard from getting out of hand without too much work.


Ask LH: Can The Police Book People From My Driveway?

Dear Lifehacker, Are police legally allowed to park in a private driveway with a radar gun in order to catch speeding motorists? I live near a speeding hotspot and while I have no issue with the police catching hoons near my house, they regularly park in the entrance of the mews to the group of apartments where I live, and I can’t drive into the complex until they move! The mews itself is private property managed by a body corporate and not a through road. Can I legally tell them to move on or should I just deal with it? Cheers, Occupied Driveway!


S.H.O.V.E.L. Is An Open Source Multi-Tool

S.H.O.V.E.L. is yet another multitool, but an unusual one. It sports a combined fork/spoon for eating, a serrated edge for cutting things, a bottle opener and a length of paracord. It’s also open source so you can customise it yourself.


Make A DIY Reusable Ice Pack From An Empty Cask Of Wine

Occasionally enjoy wine by the cask? Here’s how to transform a freshly emptied box into a huge ice pack for an esky.


This Cheap DIY Standing Desk Fits In Tiny Spaces

By now, we all know about the benefits of standing desks, but replacing your own desk is a big leap of faith. If you want to practice with a standing desk before you decide to take the leap, this simple IKEA hack is really easy to build, and will barely cost you anything.


Convert Battery-Powered Electronics To Use An AC Adaptor

We’ve reached a point where battery-powered electronics are more often annoyances than not. Charging, or even plug-in power, is so much easier to use. Instructables user DIYHacksAndHowTos shows off how to convert those battery-powered electronics to run on AC.


The Poke Test And Other Steak-Cooking Myths

You’ve probably heard some of these steak cooking tips before: Use the finger test to see if a steak is done. Only flip your steak once. Let it rest at room temperature before cooking. According to The Food Lab’s J Kenji Lopez-Alt, these — among others — are steak cooking myths that need to go away once and for all.


The Best Ways To Keep Opened Wine Fresh

If you’ve started a good bottle of wine, you may have wondered how to keep a half-poured bottle fresh overnight or for a few days. You could re-cork it, but air is an open wine’s worst enemy. Wired tested some alternatives that make the grade.


Avoid Hanger Bumps When Hanging Jumpers

Most people hang jumpers like they would hang a shirt or jacket, but the weight of the material means the hanger can create bumps on the garment’s shoulders. Fortunately, there’s a way to avoid this problem.


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