Useful right away in daily life! Surprising trivia and handy tips
We’re introducing handy general trivia and life hacks that will make your everyday life easier and more enjoyable just by knowing them! Do you ever run into small inconveniences in daily life or find yourself thinking, “I wish this were a little better”? This article will help solve those little hassles you feel! It’s packed with clever, useful tips that are great to know.
They’re all things you can try right away, so if something catches your eye, give it a go immediately!
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Fun Trivia & Tidbits (21–30)
Crows remember the faces of people who have harmed them.
We tend to think of crows as being everywhere—from the mountains to the middle of town—and because they’re so commonplace, we don’t often interact with them directly.
It’s said that crows are highly intelligent, even able to remember human faces.
They have excellent memories; if they’re harmed, they remember it and are believed to share that danger with their companions.
Knowing that, if you truly earn their dislike, you might be met with caution and intimidation from the whole group.
With that in mind, it seems wise to reconsider how we deal with them—perhaps think of ways to drive them away that won’t make them more wary.
What are the bumps on the “F” and “J” keys on a computer keyboard?
I think many of us often use computers for work or hobbies.
The small bumps on the F and J keys of a keyboard are called home position marks.
These bumps let you instantly find where to place your fingers without looking at the keyboard.
By typing from the correct home position, your hands strike from the right posture and unnecessary finger movement is reduced.
This also shortens input time and makes your work more efficient.
It becomes a very important keyboard feature that supports your work from behind the scenes.
Time-Saving Tips for Cleaning, Laundry, and Cooking (1–10)
Burnt-on residue on a frying pan comes off more easily if you dry it in the sun.
Burnt residue stuck to a frying pan can be a stubborn stain that’s hard to remove even after washing, and the tools you can use differ depending on the material.
In such cases, sun-drying can make even persistent burnt-on grime easier to remove.
Choose a stretch of sunny weather and expose the pan to direct sunlight for several days.
Once the residue has hardened and become easier to scrape off, use a wooden spatula or chopsticks to rub and remove the char.
Because this method acts on the burnt areas by advancing carbonization, it doesn’t depend on the pan’s material.
It takes time, but it’s convenient because it requires no special tools.
Juice cools down quickly when you put it into ice water with salt.
There’s a way to chill juice ice-cold even without a refrigerator.
All you need is water, ice, and salt.
First, fill a basin with water and add ice and salt.
Then put the juice in and wait for a few dozen minutes—that’s it.
Salt makes the ice melt faster, which rapidly cools the water.
If you leave it in for about an hour, the juice should turn slushy.
The container will also get very cold, so be careful when you pick it up.
Tough meat becomes tender with carbonated drinks.
When it comes to making tough meat as tender and easy to eat as possible, using a carbonated beverage is a go-to method.
Place the meat at room temperature in a zip-top bag or a bowl, pour in sparkling water, and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
The sodium bicarbonate in carbonated drinks breaks down proteins, making the meat tender.
If you soak the meat in a carbonated beverage before cooking it as-is—like for yakiniku or steak—you’ll get a pleasantly chewy, delicious result.
You can use plain sparkling water, which won’t affect the flavor, or opt for a sweet soda like cola if you prefer.
