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10+ Tricks to Stop Phone Charger Cables from Breaking

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10+ Tricks to Stop Phone Charger Cables from Breaking

How to prevent your phone charger cable from breaking? You buy one, it breaks, you get another. Do you rip the charger out of the phone instead of holding it by the plug and carefully taking it out of the port? And there it goes, all crumbled up into your pocket. And it’s the one you keep your keys in – perfect! They’re just gonna rub up on the cord and wear it down! You're probably thinking: “Just charge wirelessly!” But you know you can’t use that ALL the time. Plus, they can make your phone hot! First of all,...

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25 Things People Throw Away But They Cost a Lot

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25 Things People Throw Away But They Cost a Lot

How to reuse old things. Are you taking this old ice tray to the trash bin? And these old sneakers too? Please, don't - old things can have amazing new uses. Or you can sell this seemingly useless stuff online and earn a fortune! So if you're looking for repurposing ideas, we got something interesting for you. Did you know, for example, that a simple piece of paper you don't usually hesitate to throw away can be sold for thousands of dollars several years later if it's related to some important event, for example, a remarkable baseball match? You can...

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Always Fly with a Tennis Ball in Your Carry-On

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Always Fly with a Tennis Ball in Your Carry-On

Whether you’re getting around by car, train, or plane, traveling can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, even if you love it. Your flight can get delayed by a lot. Sitting in close quarters for a long flight can slow blood circulation and cause the muscles to cramp. Your ears can pop during take-off and landing. So pay attention to some tips that will make your next trip a breeze! For example, make sure you have an empty water bottle in your carry-on. That way, you can get past security with no problem and then just fill the bottle up at the...

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Always Fly with a Tennis Ball in Your Carry-On

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Always Fly with a Tennis Ball in Your Carry-On

Whether you’re getting around by car, train, or plane, traveling can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, even if you love it. Your flight can get delayed by a lot. Sitting in close quarters for a long flight can slow blood circulation and cause the muscles to cramp. Your ears can pop during take-off and landing. So pay attention to some tips that will make your next trip a breeze! For example, make sure you have an empty water bottle in your carry-on. That way, you can get past security with no problem and then just fill the bottle up at the...

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