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Think Volume, Not Temperature When Drinking Water
1:30AM Azadeh Ensha | If you’re not sure whether drinking water is best served cold or at room temperature, the New York Times says it’s more relevant to think in terms of volume levels and not temperature scales. More »
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Build A Head-Mounted Water Cannon
5:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Why not come to your next water fight properly equipped? An off-the-shelf squirt gun is too lightweight and you can’t drag a hose everywhere. Build a head mounted water-cannon and show the water-warfare world who’s the boss. More »
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Mythbusting: Four Myths About Staying Hydrated Debunked
8:00AM Kevin Purdy | Your mum wasn’t completely wrong about the need to stay hydrated in hot weather, but your sweet old mum, and many others, have been needlessly worrying about the wrong things. Here are four hydration myths you can safely discard. More »
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Ask Lifehacker: How Do You Survive Without Running Water?
12:00PM Angus Kidman | Dear Lifehacker, This morning I awoke in my apartment and noticed a distinct lack of running water. I live in a non-English speaking country, and while I’m slowly learning the language – it’s not quite there yet. There’s a good chance that I will have a difficult time getting hold of my landlord, so, my question. Does Lifehacker or the community have any tips for a coddled city-boy who has never been without running water in his life? Washing? Dishes? Coffee? The toilet? Any advice would be awesome. There’s some heavy construction across the road, so I’m assuming they’ve shut off the mains, but knowing this country they could do it again, and again, or for a couple days …and I would rather be prepared. Dry Regards, Paul More »
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Drink Delicious Water with a Reverse Osmosis Filter
2:37AM Lifehacker US Edition | After years of tap water, I’d finally had enough of drinking water that tasted like it had been skimmed from the pool of the local YMCA. Between the chemical taste and concerns over lead and other contaminants, installing an under-sink filter became the most economical option to ensure my family was drinking pure water. It wasn’t until I installed the filter system that I realised just how much stuff was in my local water supply. The photos speak for themselves! More »
Stop Hiccups with Warm Water
2:00AM Kevin Purdy | Seemingly everyone has a home-spun remedy for the hiccups, from fright tactics to breathing exercises and beyond, but few consider where the gasping annoyances actually come from. The Growing Happiness blog points to drinking warm water as a cure, as they claim it actually works on the spasming diaphragm muscles that cause hiccups: … And what do you do when a you get a muscle cramp? You apply heat. Does this method work? You bet. It works like a charm every time. The hiccups will resolve in less than a minute (usually about 15 seconds). If it doesn’t, what you’re drinking isn’t warm enough, try something warmer. I haven’t had the chance to test this out myself (*crosses fingers*) but I’d be interested to hear if any of our commenters have had this work, or have their own never-fail methods. Share your solutions in the comments. Photo by Tom T. The Best Cure for Hiccups [Growing Happniess via TipNut] More »
Add Flavour to Your Water with Natural Add-Ins
11:38PM Kevin Purdy | Water—it helps maintain energy, it can break a sugary soda habit, but glass after glass of the plain stuff can leave you longing for something with more kick. The Wise Bread blog offers up a few not-so-common suggestions for adding a little kick to your H20 without spending or stressing: Ginger – If you like spices, ginger is a great way to add a “zing” to your water. If it is added to boiling water it is also a great way to clear your throat and sinuses during a cold. Citrus – My husband’s family members often freeze a small citrus fruit called kalamansi in ice cube trays and then put the ice cubes in water for flavour. The same can be done with other citrus fruits and the water produced would be infused with vitamin C. Herbs – Mint, lemongrass, and parsley are great for adding aroma and a hint of green to your water. If you want to release the flavour you can crush the plants a little bit before putting them into your water. More »
Save Money by Refilling Brita Filters
11:00PM Kevin Purdy | Whether Brita filters really give you better-tasting or cleaner water is a subject for debate, but most agree on one point—paying $5 or more for each 3-month replacement filter isn’t very fun. But with a bit of time and the right supplies—a sharp utility knife (and/or drill), a cheap polyethylene plug, and an activated carbon mix from an aquarium store—you can refill an old filter over and over again for far less cost. The hardest part seems to be getting just the right size hole in the top of your filter; after that, you treat the refilled filters as if they were new. Thanks, Jamie! How to refill a “disposable” Brita brand water pitcher filter with activated carbon. [Instructables] More »
Swim Like a Pro and Get Fit
1:35AM Kevin Purdy | Olympic gold-medal-winner Ryan Lochte trains a lot harder than you or I do when he’s in the pool, but anyone who uses swimming as part of their fitness routine can pick up a few tips from him, whether on stroke technique or general training suggestions. Among them is a suggestion to create artificial “races” you’re aiming to win, or personal records you have to break. From Locthe’s advice: More »
