Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

Bumps on the F and J Keys

Those bumps on the F and J keys aren't just there for vanity. They're meant to help a user easily reorient themselves on the keyboard if they're typing without looking at their hands. 

Cedar Clothing Hangers

Cedar clothing hangers are the way to go instead of plastic or wire. But why? Cedar smells great and repels bugs and moths. Protect your clothes at all costs with this cheap and easy hack.

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The More You Know

  • Christian Bale studied Tom Cruise's mannerisms to prepare for his role as a psychotic killer in American Psycho.
  • Once you use a clothespin to hold a nail while hammering, you'll wonder why you ever risked hitting your fingers before.
  • To make it easy to stow and reuse plastic bags, make a dispenser from a discarded 2-liter soda bottle. Cut off the top and bottom with a razor knife. Then screw the dispenser to a cabinet door or closet wall (or attach with hook-and-loop tape).
  • Don't risk slicing your fingers by cleaning a blender with a sponge—pour in soap and water, turn it on, and rinse it out
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.