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We Tried These 30 Life Hacks So You Wouldn't Have To

Updated 6/19/2020
We Tried These 30 Life Hacks So You Wouldn't Have To
What happens when life hacks don't actually help you, well, hack through life?

Does putting your phone in a plastic soda bottle amplify sound? Can you avoid the messiness of Cheetos by eating them with chopsticks?

We’ve talked about crazy life hacks and whether they actually work before, and we’re here to see if we can debunk some more. If you’ve ever wondered if those tips and tricks you hear about on the internet save you time—or create a gigantic mess—author and pop culture icon John Green is back to help figure it out.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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