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

Screwdrivers That Work With Wrenches

You can slide the end of your wrench over your screwdriver to get more torque. If you have a particularly difficult screw, this trick is handy. Next time you're stuck building an Ikea piece, try this.

Extra Threading On a Medicine Bottle

If your hands aren't as strong as they used to be, opening those medicine bottles can be quite a pain to open. That's why many bottles have extra threading, and then the cap can be flipped upside down. That turns the extra-tough bottle into a regular one.

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The More You Know

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  • Did you peel a label off a jar only to find paper and residue left behind? Using a cotton pad and some cooking oil, rub the residue and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
  • Honey is essentially bee vomit.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.