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What's the most elegant way to eat a well-filled jelly doughnut (donut)?

in which the jelly does not escape from where it's supposed to be? Even when someone is holding it with the bite marks pointed straight up, that doesn't seem to stop jelly inside from overflowing the space that it had just seconds ago occupied…
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How can I increase durability of my headphones?

I would love some tips on how to make headphones connected to my phone last longer while listening to music. The basic issue is that every time I purchase headphones (tried both cheap and expensive ones), within 3-4 months, the sound from either…
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Is there a way to avoid condensation of water on the inside of window panes?

I live in a house with older double glazed wooden windows and when the outside temperature falls below 10 or 15 degrees Celsius, the window panes start dripping with water in the mornings (inside temp. i.e. 15 degrees and air moisture between 65 and…
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Remove Drops of Wood Varnish on LED TV

I noticed that my LED TV have drops of wood varnish on my LED TV's screen. It is annoying especially when I'm playing video games (I keep falling victim, thought it was an island on a horizon of sea). My father loves to coat varnish on our wood…
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How to keep bed dry while lactating

Situation: mother produces more milk than the baby drinks from breastfeeding, the skin is too sensitive to cover it with nursing pads Problem: Without nursing pads, milk will gradually dribble out at night, causing uncomfortably wet…
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How to effectively and regularly clean 1200sqft of carpet?

I live in a ~1200 square feet (~110 square meters) apartment which has carpet (cable style, very plush) on the floors (except bathroom / kitchen). I have a bag-less Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner which has a rotating brush. Unfortunately, due to the…
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How can I repair these glasses?

Here's a pic of my broken glasses: The glasses have broken on the top corners and hence the sticks have separated as seen in the pic. Is there any way I can stick/fix the glasses? Any glue? Any hack?
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How can I dim the 20+ LEDs that are in my room to help with sleep?

I'm aware that as little as 200 lumens of light is enough to disrupt sleep in sensitive individuals. Blue light in 460-480nm wavelength is especially powerful for disrupting sleep via reducing melatonin secretion. This brings me to the question - I…
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How to keep colour in clothes?

I've noticed that in jeans, especially new ones, the colour tends to leak from them. Are there any ways to mitigate this? I've heard of washing them in cold water, turning them inside out, and adding a cup of white vinegar. Should these be done each…
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How to get combat boots shined to mirror finish?

I have a pair of combat boots that I use regularly. I need to get them shined to a mirror finish, so that they look like patent leather. I've tried several methods, most of which did no good. I would rather not buy anything big and expensive here,…
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Sweat and touch screen issues

I am recently working on a project. I had to visit site day before yesterday. I will be staying there for next 6 days. The problem here is that the temperature is warm and due to working in sun body is generating sweat. The sweat in pants and near…
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Remove super glue stain from windshield

I have a super glue stain on the front windshield of my car, what is the best way to remove it without scratching the windshield?
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I have a regular analog clock. I want the hands to glow. Stickers? Paint?

I know there is some super hi tech luminescent stuff. That's what I'd like to use. Barring that, what other stuff could I use? I don't want some cheap glow in the dark paint.
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Makeshift stand for large tablet

I'm on a small holiday in a camping trailer, and amongst loads of other stuff I brought my iPad and a keyboard. But I didn't bring a stand for my iPad. Do you have a suggestion for a makeshift stand which would allow to me to easily watch the…
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Organising ties in closet

For years I have had my ties hanging on an ordinary clothes hanger. However from time to time they either fall down, or is collated on the end and it's a mess. And they are hard to separate, get an overview and pick one. Therefore I ask you for a…
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