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Vintage life hacks for old school improvement; technology makes everyday life easier, but some useful instructions never go out of style.

A neglected protein-rich 'superfood'
As we head towards the end of another extraordinary year, BBC Future is taking a look back at some of our favourite stories for our "Best of 2021" collection. Discover more of our picks here.
By Lonetoft3 years ago in Lifehack
The fastest way aviation could cut its carbon emissions
Aircraft use an incredible amount of fuel. A Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet carries 63,000 gallons (240,000 litres) of jet fuel, equal to about a 10th of an Olympic sized swimming pool, and burns through it at a rate of 4 litres (0.9 gallons) per second.
By Lonetoft3 years ago in Lifehack
How flooded coal mines could heat homes
Coal mines were the beating heart of Britain's industrial revolution. Their sooty, energy-dense output gave life to new-fangled factories and shipyards, fuelling the nation's march towards modernity. They helped shape a carbon-intensive economy, one that took little notice of the natural world around it. The mines paved the way for a global dependence on fossil fuels, and in doing so, fired the starting pistol on the climate crisis that today confronts us all.
By Lonetoft3 years ago in Lifehack
How to save energy at home
n a quiet corner of rural Northern Ireland, not far from the Mourne Mountains, the Golemboski-Byrne family lives off-grid in an energy efficient cottage. Husband and wife Steve and Claire renovated Lackan Cottage Farm themselves 10 years ago, adding solar panels, a small wind turbine, double glazing and heaps of insulation.
By Udley3 years ago in Lifehack
How Hong Kong protects people from dangerous landslides
"It happened as quick as lightning, but it only took seconds to create so much destruction." Michael Lau, now 63, speaks with a slight tremor as he describes how he witnessed one of the most deadly landslides to occur in Hong Kong in the past 50 years.
By Fra Tusha3 years ago in Lifehack
How ending mining would change the world
"If you can't grow it, you have to mine it" goes the miner's credo. The extraction of minerals, metals and fuels from the ground is one of humankind's oldest industries. And our appetite for it is growing.
By Holy horse3 years ago in Lifehack
Life/Work Balance
Researchers in the United States and Western Europe have discovered a "Happiness U-Curve," in which the happiness we enjoy in the early and later decades of our life plummets (to the bottom of the curve) in our mid-40s. But we don't have to suffer through this statistical low point if we take control of our time, stress levels and life/work balance.
By Karpenaru3 years ago in Lifehack
Tips for Starting Your Coin Collection
A coin collection is a hobby where people collect, study, and trade coins. It is a fun and rewarding hobby and a great way to learn about history. There are many different ways to collect coins to tailor your collection to your interests.
By James Deutsch3 years ago in Lifehack
Learn these "French" ways to dress in your own style at the workplace.
Many fashionable people have joined the "war", and women in the workplace certainly can not admit defeat. For women in the workplace, clothing is their "face" and is a "weapon" to add to their temperament.
By Kuranda3 years ago in Lifehack
Communication taboos that everyone should know about the office
Talking in the office is not as casual as at home or in society, some of the things you should not say will cause you a lot of trouble and even affect your future.
By Kuranda3 years ago in Lifehack
Dehumidifier Buying Guide
What Is a Dehumidifier? Dehumidifiers pull excess moisture from the air inside your home. Some moisture is preferred in interior environments (which is why you might run a humidifier during the winter), but too much humidity can cause a variety of problems. High humidity levels make spaces feel muggy, sticky, and uncomfortable, especially as temperatures rise. It also aggravates health issues like allergies and asthma. Plus, excessive levels of humidity can also lead to mildew and mold growth. A portable dehumidifier lets you maintain an ideal level of humidity in your home.
By Miley3 years ago in Lifehack
Brands, What They Mean
A recent restrictiveness in travel along with Covid- related supply shortages have increased my awareness about the place that brands hold in our world. These ubiquitous products, such a part of our daily lives are taken for granted until we are, by happenstance, without them. Most of our ancestors throughout history had no such luxury; having to depend upon themselves or their neighbors for the procurement of staples and sundries. Even now if you’re poor or one of the 1.1 billion people in the world who most nights go hungry, you must settle for what you can get; products whose packaging can look vaguely similar to a top brand, but in no way scale the heights of quality; lacking the flavor, freshness, color, smell, texture, or some combination thereof, they fall short. These “off brands” can be found gracing the shelves at discount malls, thrift stores, no-frills grocery stores, and your local convenience store ( at a significantly marked-up price of course ). But for the rest of us brands are the standard of trustworthiness in a society short on trust.
By Rachel Caspari3 years ago in Lifehack