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Bathroom time is a sacred part of the day. If you're like most people, there are few things better than a long, hot shower at the end of the day or answering the call of nature. But since you probably haven't brushed up on your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-bathroom-habits/elise" target="_blank">bathroom habits</a> since you were a small child, you might not know the myriad things&nbsp;you may actually be doing wrong in there.It's no biggie, but some of the things you may be accustomed to doing&nbsp;- using a hard bristle toothbrush, sharing your roommate's hairbrush and nail clippers, shaving with a multi-blade razor - can actually be dangerous.&nbsp;The bathroom mistakes on this list are super common, so don't feel bad if you're making any of these hygiene or shower mistakes, but do think about changing your habits.Use this list to help you take the perfect shower or bath and to make sure you never have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-covered-in-poop/lauren-slocum" target="_blank">poop particles on your toothbrush</a> ever again.

Bathroom Habits You've Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

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18 Bathroom Habits You've Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

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Hacks

Life doesn't come with an instruction book, and yet some people seem to have it all figured it out. Luckily, they're willing to share their expertise with the rest of us. This collection of life pro tips and tricks covers everything from boiling water to helping your parents program the dadgum DVR. Do you know how to use marjoram? How about how to remove Sharpie from a dry erase board? Some of these great life hacks seem intuitive, but they're not always the first solutions to come to mind when problems arise. Others are so simple and obvious that, well gosh, why didn't I think of that? Vote up the most useful LPTs, and be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/top/">LifeProTips</a> subreddit for more genius ideas to make your life run more smoothly.

99 Life Pro Tips That Will Change How You Do Everything

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Best Life Pro Tips | List of Helpful Life Hacks

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Life hacks are yes, at this point kind of hack-y, but why comb through a stupid amount of Tumblr pages just to find the best ones when you can add to this list? Vote on these awesome life hacks and even weigh in on what you think are the best, newest, funniest, and most useful life hacks on the Internet. Life hacks, in case you&#39;ve never heard the term, are useful pieces of everyday advice, often in the form of ways to make your day-to-day life easier using household items or common sense. Defining a life hack is often as easy as knowing whether or not something has simply made your life easier.

Enjoy the&nbsp;greatest of Internet life hacks.

36 Life Hacks That Will Change Your World

Life Hacks | List of 30+ Tips That Will Change Your World

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Tips

Admit it: you occasionally relish <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lazy-life-hacks/machk" target="_blank">cheating the system</a>. It makes you feel vindicated. Sure, government agencies or nosy&nbsp;employers might&nbsp;get&nbsp;you down, but at least these slightly illegal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wal-mart-facts-and-hacks/donn-saylor" target="_blank">life hacks</a>&nbsp;are there to lift your spirits. In fact, thrifty people on Reddit have tons of&nbsp;shortcuts to make daily activities easier. If you can handle the ethical gray area, these legally dubious tips are for you.

15 People Share Their Slightly Illegal Life Hacks

Lowe Saddler

Have you ever wondered how to win carnival games? With these helpful tips, you can win at carnival games and trump ancient carny tricks. Every summer, colorful lights and the smell of fried dough lure you to a state fair or local carnival, where you just might be tempted to play a carnival game, especially if your heart&#39;s set on a giant stuffed SpongeBob.

Before you plunk down your hard-earned cash to test your strength or match wits with carnies in the ring toss, know that the odds are never in your favor. It&#39;s like The Hunger Games that way. You&#39;ll have a better chance at some games than others, and some (like the one with the bowling pin you have to knock over) are just physically impossible.

Did you know that the game where you use a ring on a fishing line to stand up a beer bottle is probably the easiest to win? Or how about the secret to knocking down the cats in the cat rack? We collected pro tips to help you knock down milk jugs, sink baskets, flip coins onto a plate, and many more.

Step right up and read all about it, then vote for your favorite tip that you can use to win big at your next carnival!

The Best Ways To Beat Carnival Games

How to Beat Carnival Games | The Best Tricks to Win County Fair Games

Robert DeSalvo

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These are the best psychological tricks to use when you want to mess with people, courtesy of <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/bwccj2/what_is_the_best_psychological_trick_you_know_to/" target="_blank">AskReddit</a>. Use them wisely my friends.

30 Evil Psychology Hacks That Seriously Mess With People's Heads

Joshua Rhee

Tips, tricks, and hacks to saving dollars and cents at your favorite stores and restaurants.

Save Your Money

It&rsquo;s happened to the best of us:&nbsp;you head to the grocery store on the way home from work to buy a carton of milk and come home 90 bucks later, loaded with everything from lunch meat to fresh fish. Try as you might to explain yourself, the whole thing just happened so fast, you can&rsquo;t exactly pinpoint what came over you. Keep yourself from falling prey to the lure of those florescent lights with this list of supermarket tricks and ways to save money at the grocery store.

These supermarket shopping tips and tricks will have you saving on your favorite noms in no time. We&rsquo;ll show you how to avoid grocery store fails like the impulse buy and the sneaky marketing maneuver. These supermarket secrets will reveal some of the most common tactics grocery stores use to get you to buy more, so you can be armed and ready the next time they strike. We&rsquo;ll also explore some of the most common things that shoppers do to unknowingly set an ill-fated food run into motion.

So grab that shopping cart with the bum wheel and dive on in for a grocery shopping makeover. You&rsquo;ll learn to give yourself all the right advantages by exploring tips and tricks for food stores like when to shop and how to make your food last longer. We&rsquo;ll even give you a few ideas on how to replenish your own grocery supply without ever setting foot inside a grocery store.

Whether you&rsquo;re a coupon clipper or a life hack lover, this grocery shopping advice will stretch your dollar. Upvote the most helpful grocery store hacks and let the supermarket savings begin.

34 Genius Grocery Shopping Hacks

Grocery Shopping Hacks | Supermarket Tips and Tricks

Ashley Reign

Ranking the best board games and card games for fun interactive competition with family,  friends, and future frenemies.

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Board/Card Games

There's nothing better than getting together with a group of friends you love and utterly ruining them in a game. Conversely, losing sucks, so it'd be great if there were some easy board game <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/video-games-that-troll-cheaters/leo-reyna" target="_blank">cheats</a>, or at least&nbsp;tricks for playing games that would ensure victory every time. Fret not. Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-board-games-of-all-time" target="_blank">classic board games</a> have just that.Stop buying hotels in Monopoly, stop trying to play big words that are well beyond your vocabulary in Scrabble, and keep careful tabs on your Clue rivals. Every game leaves something to be exploited and it's time to start taking advantage.Here are tips and tricks to win a bunch of classic games, and they're all (pretty much) legal. You won't lose ever again... unless your friends have read this, too.

How To Win At Every Board Game (And Likely Alienate All Your Friends)

Board/Card Game

How To Win At Every Board Game (And Alienate All Your Friends In The Process)

Zack Howe

Lifestyle

With scientists warning of warming temperatures and coming climate change, it&#39;s a great time to think about what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and help save the planet. This list is a great resource for anyone who&#39;s looking for a few suggestions of simple things they can do to make a difference.&nbsp;

Once you start building habits, it&#39;s easy to turn off your computer, use reusable bags, and shut off the water while brushing your teeth.&nbsp;Don&#39;t be afraid to reach out to members of your community or city council to find out what other events and initiatives are happening near you every day that you can get involved in to better the environment.&nbsp;

Easy Things You Can Do Today To Help Your Environment

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From popping the question to saying "I do!" and all the fun, funny stuff that happens in between.

Everything Wedding

Weddings aren't always the formal, traditional events that they used to be. With a new generation of marriages, people are adding more fun, color, and whimsy to their weddings than ever. With some simple, unique do-it-yourself suggestions, your wedding can be fun and memorable for both you and your guests.&nbsp;Use these ideas and put your own personal spin on them to make a fun wedding that reflects you and your true love's personalities. Nowadays you don't have to follow any rules of convention to celebrate your special day, and that's exactly what this list is all about.&nbsp;Vote up your favorite ideas, and happy planning.

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Dani Porter

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We rarely pause to think about how we interact with everyday objects, but when we do, it can be shocking to discover the number of things we've been doing wrong for years. What's more,&nbsp;the answers to many of life’s little frustrations are actually already built into these common items.&nbsp;Have you ever wished, for instance, that there was a simple way to keep the entire roll of aluminum foil from leaping out like a jack-in-the-box every time you tried to rip off a sheet? The simple solution you’ll find here may surprise you. Ever been so sick that the thought of launching into a Spartan-style battle with your prescription medication’s child-proof cap is enough to exhaust you? Never again!Here you’ll find a handy list of hidden features, ignored innovations, and simple instructions that will have you using everyday objects like a boss in no time. So let the reprogramming begin.

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Supernatural & Paranormal

By now, you&#39;ve probably heard everyone from your friends to your boss to your favorite celebs&nbsp;talking about discovering their spirit animals.&nbsp;You&#39;ve probably even seen T-shirts reading &quot;Whiskey is my spirit animal,&quot;&nbsp; or maybe you&#39;ve taken a quiz in hopes of determining what your spirit animal might be. This&nbsp;current trend, stemming from Native American culture and then adopted by various <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wicca-facts/lindsayweglarz" target="_blank">Wiccan&nbsp;groups</a> in the 1990s,&nbsp;has catapulted into something that is often seen as funny or&nbsp;ironic, as a way to let people know who or what&nbsp;we&nbsp;appreciate in this life by declaring it as our own.

In many traditions and cultures, spirit animals - AKA familiars - can be spiritually or physically summoned. These totem animals act as guides, helping individuals navigate their lives. By summoning a spirit animal, you can more effectively harness their &nbsp;- and your own -&nbsp;&nbsp;innate power, strengthening the connection you share and providing insights the nature of the self, the universe, and the great beyond.

How To Summon A Spirit Animal: A Step By Step Guide

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Chelsea Harris

Epic #Fails

Fails

Pinterest fails their users on a daily basis by not providing a warning that says, &quot;WARNING: Most of this stuff is impossible for you to do on your first try, so just look at the pretty pictures, and face the harsh reality of what your skill level is at Martha Stewart stuff.&quot; But, since they don&#39;t do that, this is what we get. We get these DIY disasters or funny Pinterest fails (or, to take away the branding to just general &quot;craft fails&quot;) all around the web every single day.

Pinterest FAILs That'll Ruin Your DIY Dreams

Funny Pinterest FAILS | Pics of Unsuccessful Viral DIY

Lists for hot days, long nights, and streaky globs of sunscreen.

Hot Fun in the Summertime

"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." -Maya Angelou

Gettin' Crafty

From games of "I Spy" to elaborate birthday parties, these are a few simple ways to let your children know how loved they are.

The Things We Do for Our Kids

Crafts

Summer break is all about having a ton of fun and staying cool! But it can also mean finding ways to keep the kids entertained between swim camp and art class. You're going to need to have some crafts on hand to keep the little ones busy. That's just where this list comes in handy.Whether you have a little artist, a builder, an explorer, or a scientist, this list has something for you and them. Don't be afraid to get messy - you know the kids aren't! Making a mess is half the fun, at least when it comes to crafts like the paint-filled eggs, rainbow slime, or the DIY balloon bowls. For those who want a little science over their summer breaks, make the balloon rockets and tin-can telephones, and then discuss the science behind why these things work.Got a mini-crafter on your hands? Help them learn a hand-knitting technique or how sew their own bookmark. Maybe the builder in your house will love constructing a Lego candy dispenser. If your goal is to just keep your kids cool in the heat, make water sponge &quot;bombs&quot; that the kids can throw at each other. These are way easier to clean up than water balloons and don't hurt a bit when the kids throw them at each other.&nbsp;Summer is all about fun and these art projects for kids will definitely put smiles on everyone's faces - even the big kids. So take a look and vote up the summer crafts you think your kids will love the most.&nbsp;

Fun Summer Crafts That'll Keep Your Kids Busy

Summer Crafts for Kids | Summer Art Projects

Jessica Lawshe

Sure, you can fold a crane, or maybe even a pin-wheel, but the items on this list take origami to a new and functional level. It's time to check out these cool origami instructions and fold up some neat stuff you can use in your daily life!Who would have thought that origami could be more than just decorative pieces or fun paper folding tricks? As the paper folding ideas on this list prove, there are tons of helpful and useful origami tricks you can use in every day life. Best of all, these instructions are actually simple to follow. Seriously, even you can handle these!Need a functional water cup? Fold one! Need to keep your chips fresh? Just origami the heck out of that packaging! Is your shirt drawer a mess? Why not get it in order with some fun&nbsp;origami instructions? The ideas on this list prove that origami is more than just paper folding tricks. It can actually make your life a lot easier.&nbsp;Rather than just writing off origami as just something bored people do in class, check out this list, which is full of&nbsp;origami you can use in everyday life. Upvote the most helpful way to use origami and get folding!

Origami You Can Use in Everyday Life

22 Useful Origami Designs You Can Use in Everyday Life

The Travel Bug

Travel

Whether you&#39;re going on vacation or making an obligatory visit to your old Aunt Ida, the traveling to and from places can be stressful enough to ruin the rest of your trip. Between packing nightmares, expensive flights, and anything in between, traveling can turn even the cheeriest person into grouch.

Here are some&nbsp;useful travel hacks that can help you save a ton of money, time, and space and make your travelling experience just a little bit better. Which ones are your favorites? Vote all the travel hacks up that you think are the most helpful for you. &nbsp;

24 Tips and Tricks That'll Change the Way You Travel

Travel Hacks | Tips For Traveling

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