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  • Question
    Is Lifehack.org a credible source?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    Lifehack.org is a self-help website that offers classes, articles, and other resources to help you improve various aspects of your life (such as overcoming procrastination, dealing with relationship issues, and eating healthy). While many of the writers on lifehack are professionals in a variety of fields, it’s still a good idea to read the information critically and look at other sources—for example, talk to your doctor or use a website like Pubmed to research any claims about health and medicine.
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    Who created life hacks?
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    The term “life hack” was first popularized by a technology journalist named Danny O’Brien in 2004. However, this term simply refers to practical solutions to common problems, and no one person can take credit for inventing these kinds of “hacks.”
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    What is the meaning of “hack”?
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    The term “hack” has been used in computer programming contexts for many years to refer to using unorthodox solutions or workarounds to deal with computer problems. Today, people use it to refer to inventive solutions to all kinds of everyday problems, not just those related to computers.
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    Can I clean a camera lens with toothpaste?
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    No, because it will make the camera lens blurry. You can try to use a microfiber cloth to wipe the lens of your camera, and that should do a pretty good job cleaning it!
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    I already know most of these life hacks. Where can I get new ones from?
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    The Internet and YouTube are full of such hacks. Try searching "easy life hacks". Think up some of your own or ask around friends, family and neighbors for their suggestions. You could even add some new ones here to keep the knowledge growing.
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    Does the toothpaste headlight hack work for eyeglasses?
    Community Answer
    No. It will make glasses much more blurry. For eyeglasses, carry some alcohol wipes in your pocket.
  • Question
    What if the life hacks do not work?
    Kawaiihappycandy
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    If these life hacks don't work, then you can always try something else. However, these are all tried and true methods.
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    Is not discarding items on Animal Jam considered a life-hack?
    LittleMissBudgie
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    If it helps, then, of course. Most life hacks are considered life hacks because they are ideas that help make certain activities easier.
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    What if the teacher finds out that I am watching YouTube?
    Community Answer
    Try exiting out of YouTube before the teacher sees. If they find out, just apologize and deal with the consequences.
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    How do I know that the life hack works?
    Ellie Homewood
    Community Answer
    All these life hacks have been tested with different variables. They work well if done properly.
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    What if I'm alergic to bee stings and the bee stings me?
    Community Answer
    If you are stung by a bee and you are allergic, use your EpiPen if you have one. If not, go to the emergency room.
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    Can I try and make my own hack, and if so, how can I do it?
    Wikihow_user100
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    First, think of a problem or inconvenience. Then try testing some ideas of how to solve the problem and then figure out which is the easiest and most effective.
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    How do I make a bottle lave lamp with water, food coloring, oil and Alka-Seltzer?
    Dana
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    Add the preferred color to the water. Next, pour the water in the plastic water bottle then add the oil. Lastly, to activate the lava lamp, add the Alka-Seltzer to the bottle. Close the lid.
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