[For Seniors] Super Amazing Trivia Quiz! Introducing Practical Tips for Everyday Life

aluminum foil

It’s said that scissors that have lost their sharpness can be honed by stacking several sheets of aluminum foil and cutting them into small pieces. The thin metal of the foil is thought to smooth out the tiny irregularities on the blades and provide a light polishing effect. This method is known as an easy, anyone-can-do-it approach, especially when you don’t have a dedicated sharpener on hand. It won’t restore the scissors to brand-new sharpness, but many people find it effective enough for simple crafts and sewing, so it’s worth a try.

Use a damp paper towel

Sugar clumps when moisture or dryness in the air causes its crystals to grow or its surface to harden. To return it to a free-flowing state, place a sheet of kitchen paper dampened and lightly wrung out over the sugar container and leave it for several hours to overnight; the gentle moisture transfer will loosen the sugar again. Refrigeration can make it harden even more, and heating it in the microwave for a long time can melt the sugar, so neither is recommended.

ice

The correct answer is “ice.” If you put about two or three ice cubes in the dryer with your laundry, the ice will melt from the heat and turn into steam. That steam helps relax wrinkles in the fabric, making clothes less wrinkled and reducing the need for ironing—it's a very handy life hack. While methods like adding dryer sheets or tennis balls to the dryer are also well-known, ice is easy to prepare at home without any special purchases, so it doesn’t cost anything. And because the moisture evaporates as the ice melts, you don’t have to worry about your laundry getting wet again. Give it a try!

vinegar

Adding a small amount of vinegar to the water for cut flowers suppresses the growth of bacteria in the water, making it less likely for the stems’ vascular tissues to become clogged. As a result, the flowers can stay fresh for longer. The antibacterial properties of vinegar help keep the water in the vase clean, but be careful not to add too much—about one teaspoon per cup of water is appropriate. This method is a piece of household wisdom that has been used in many homes for a long time.

daikon radish

Daikon radish juice is effective for removing blood stains. Daikon contains a large amount of protease, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, which helps decompose the protein components in blood. As a result, blood stains on clothing come out more easily. To use it, grate the daikon, squeeze it through gauze to extract the juice, apply the juice to the stained area, and gently rub or hand-wash it. Then rinse thoroughly with water to remove the stain cleanly.

Roadside areas and park lawns where people frequently walk

It’s said that four-leaf clovers are more likely to appear due to genetic mutations or environmental stress, particularly stimuli like being stepped on. For that reason, places where clover gets trodden to a moderate degree—such as along well-traveled paths or in park lawns—are ideal for finding four-leaf clovers. Conversely, in areas where people never enter, ordinary three-leaf clovers tend to grow, making four-leaf clovers harder to find.

Hold it vertically and squeeze

To wring out a rag more efficiently, hold it vertically and twist it firmly with both hands. Compared to twisting it horizontally, switching to a vertical hold distributes force evenly across the entire rag, allowing you to squeeze out more water. Holding it vertically also lets you use gravity, making it easier to apply force without strain regardless of age. If you only grip it or twist it while holding it horizontally, the force concentrates in one area and moisture tends to remain. So if you want to use a drier rag efficiently, the recommended method is to hold it vertically and wring it out.