Think you know everything? Well, think again! Experts have given wisdom into the jobs they do for a living, demonstrating that we are not all that. We take a look at the things that are common knowledge among specialists but only a few people know about them.
You Need to Read Instructions
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One person who worked in writing instructions wishes more people would pay attention to the items they buy, saying, “Most people will try anything but reading the instructions.” We must hold our hands up and say that we have been guilty of discarding the instructions and heading straight in, sorry Mr. Writer.
Many People Die in Hotels
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On a darker note, one former hotel worker revealed that more people than we think die in hotels, many of natural causes but too many due to drug and alcohol overdose. Tragic but true, it seems.
You Can Over-Lubricate
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If you grease things, such as bikes and car parts, too much, then it can cause many issues, with one expert saying, “Some bearings are sealed, and pumping grease into it won’t even get into the bearings.”
The Lighter the Roast Is on Coffee, the More Coffee It Has
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This one took us by surprise, “Woah!” Indeed!
Most Plants You Buy In Stores Are Not Grown From Seeds.
The majority of plants that you buy from gardening stores are grown from cuttings rather than from seed.
Insurance Adjusters Do Not Have to Meet a Quota
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Despite the myth that adjusters have to decline a certain amount of claims, one person in the industry took to an online forum to refute this fact. They said, “There is no quota of claims to decline, and we do not get bonuses for declining claims. It is way easier on our end to accept most claims.”
‘Fresh’ Food Is Often Reheated
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One fast food worker confessed, “A long time ago, we figured out when people ordered fresh, what they meant was they wanted it hot, so we would just dump it back on the grill or in the fryer for a few seconds.”
Drowning Is Typically Quick and Silent
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A lifeguard gave some vital advice when they stressed that drowning only sometimes looks like people struggle in the water. Something to look out for when you are next at the pool.
$25 T-Shirts Cost the Retailer $0.02 Each
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We knew we were getting ripped off by T-shirt sellers, but the truth is eye-watering!
You Shouldn’t Rinse After Brushing Your Teeth
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One dental expert says, “You get more benefit from the fluoride sitting on your teeth than just rinsing it off.”
Carbs Are Not Bad
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One nutritionist had made the day of millions of people who were desperate for a bowl of pasta when they said,
“Carbs are vital to our body, and our brain loves them.” Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Most Off-The-Rack Suits Are Made of a Shorter Hair Wool
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It seems that the quality of long-hair wool is saved for custom suits, which kind of makes sense but also makes us feel a little cheated.
The Fashion Industry Is the Second Biggest Polluter
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Aside from the oil industry, one fashion insider revealed that the production and distribution of clothes are hugely problematic. One to make us think of our spending behavior.
Children Should Be Able to Tie Their Shoes
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You guessed it, this nugget of information is from a harassed teacher!
Old Trains Have Heaters Under Their Seats
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If you are feeling cold, take a peek under the seat, and if you see a heater ask the guard to switch it on! We are sure some new trains have heating systems too, but this information is good to know.
Fire Engines Don’t Have Keys to Start Them
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With the flick of a few switches, a fire engine is ready to go! We can see why when the vehicle needs to hit the road as quickly as possible, but we wonder how easy it is for somebody to steal one.
Your Lawyer Often Googles the Answers to Your Questions
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The same goes for doctors and IT consultants!
You Should Not Use Q-Tips to Clean Your Ears
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Many people know this, but according to one doctor, more people need to know this. When you push the Q-tip in your ear, it simply clogs them up with wax even more.
We hope you heed this advice and that your life is much easier than it has been!
STUCK IN THE 60S: 10 THINGS BABY BOOMERS REFUSE TO LET GO OF
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Memories of the “good old days” keep us trapped in the past. Baby boomers love to retell tales of how it was “in my day.” At the same time, millennials will tell them to get with the times. Being stuck in a time warp from which they don’t want to snap out of, here are things that baby boomers still think are fantastic.
STUCK IN THE 60S: 10 THINGS BABY BOOMERS REFUSE TO LET GO OF
16 ANNOYING PHRASES THAT MAKE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY HATE YOU!
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We wanted to know the most irksome things someone can say that turn you off! These online forum users didn’t hold back!
16 ANNOYING PHRASES THAT MAKE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY HATE YOU!
OBSOLETE MILLENNIALS: 14 SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN THE 90S THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN TODAY’S WORLD
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A lot has changed since the turn of the century – just ask this nostalgic lot!
OBSOLETE MILLENNIALS: 14 SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN THE 90S THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN TODAY’S WORLD
THE FALL FROM GRACE: 12 PROFESSIONS THAT WERE ONCE REVERED, NOW A TOTAL JOKE
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These 12 professions that are now obsolete show how much the times have changed.
THE FALL FROM GRACE: 12 PROFESSIONS THAT WERE ONCE REVERED, NOW A TOTAL JOKE
FROM ‘OKAY BOOMER’ TO ‘UGH BOOMER’: 10 HABITS THAT IRRITATE MILLENNIALS
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Each generation has its quirks. Most label it as an “old person thing” when asked why grandpa or grandma does something unusual. The defense from the other side is that “it was the way things were back in our day.”
FROM ‘OKAY BOOMER’ TO ‘UGH BOOMER’: 10 HABITS THAT IRRITATE MILLENNIALS
