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How to Spot a Liar with These 8 Tell-Tale Signs

It's actually really easy to tell if someone is lying to you. Follow this simple 8 part guide and you'll know who's telling porkies.

Hey! Did You Know Soap Has So Many Extra Uses?

Soap is much more than something useful for cleaning your hands and face. Here are 21 stunning uses for a bar of soap that I never even knew.

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There's a Secret Trick to Understanding Chinese...

This brilliant lecture will teach you the basics of Chinese

10 Surprisingly Handy Ways You Can Use Dryer Sheets

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WATCH: 10 Ways Dryer Sheets Make Themselves Indispensable

Dryer sheets have so many surprising uses it's a wonder they don't call them super sheets. Here are 7 great extra benefits of dryer sheets.

You'll Be a Spice Pro in No Time After Seeing These

4 Handy Infographics to Clear Up Spice-Related Confusion

Clear up the confusion you have about herbs and spices with these handy infographics. There's even a printable version for you to stick on your refrigerator!

A Super-Easy Fix for Scratched Furniture

Learn This Amazing Two-Step Fix For Scratched Furniture

You can give your scratched furniture a whole new lease of life by learning this super-easy two-step solution. Take a look.

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10 Simple Gardening Hacks to Maximize Your Harvest

Gardening is a wonderful pastime, but we could all use an extra hand in the garden. With these 10 tips it'll be like there's two of you getting green fingers.

Did You Know These Amazing Uses of Cucumbers?

Cucumbers Are Incredibly Versatile: 7 Ways to Use Them

Cucumbers may be nutritious, but they are incredibly versatile too! Here's how you can use cucumbers outside of your salad.

You Must Know These Secrets Before Booking a Hotel

10 Hotel Secrets You Should Be Aware of Before Booking

There are numerous tricks of the trade that hoteliers employ to maximize profits. Here are 10 hotel secrets that you must know before booking your next trip.

You'll Feel Safe and Secure After Reading This Guide

You Won't Be Old AND Vulnerable After Reading This

Just because you're elderly, it doesn't mean that you're incapable of defending yourself. Read this complete guide to find out exactly what you should do.

Amazing! This Is How to Peel a Hard Boiled Egg

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Smart! This Is How to Peel a Hard Boiled Egg

You can actually peel a boiled egg without even touching it! That's incredible.

15 Unusual Uses For Onions That Won't Make You Cry

Onions are pretty amazing things. Not only do they make cooking taste much better, they also have 15 surprising household uses. You've never seen these before!