What other commonly known stuff should I know, but don’t?

[Lolabear38]

I found out maybe 6 months ago that you should clean out the filter in your tumble dryer on a regular basis, as it gets full of fluff and lint and is a fire hazard. I had no idea. I’m an educated woman, generally reasonably intelligent and practical, I just had no idea you were supposed to do this. I don’t know how. My friend mentioned it in relation to something and I immediately told my husband who looked at me like some kind of moron - turns out he’s been doing it for years!

I’ve been thinking about it recently and I’m starting to wonder what other commonly known stuff you’re supposed to be doing in day to day life that I’m just not. Any ideas? Can be household related or just general life stuff really. I’m starting to wonder what I might be missing out on/ putting us in danger of.

Haha oops 🤭

I've got one, but I'd call it more of a mole. It's raised up.

How to unblock your toilet:

boiling water
soda crystals
vinegar (it will fizz)

Leave for 20 min and flush. Sometimes you need a couple of flushes

Very good point
Tesco sell similar purple bag (not see through) for sanitary disposal … or worst case wrap into couple of nappy bags 😋

The tampons should be disposed of as any other sanitary product ( in the bin)
either wrapped in loo roll or sanitary bags (cheap from Asda or Tesco) NOT flushed

Please don't buy non biodegradable sanitary bags!

Let’s see the proof please 😉😆

I’ve read in recent years that melamine ware gives off some horrible chemical gasses that can taint foods if used in a microwave oven.
After reading that I threw away all my melamine “suitable for microwave use” dishes that I’d had for many, many years. They were obviously marketed/sold before anyone (scientists) knew of the dangers.

I don’t remember the food being cold when I used the melamine though, and yes the plate/dish was hot but ceramic and glass containers get scorching hot too, just have to use oven gloves.

Precisely

(nappy bags -couple kept along with pads or tampons; sanitary bags or even dog poop bags-black ones work well)

Ooo! I’ll check that out later when I pick up my Tesco click and collect order, with lots of fruit and veg.🙂

The rule of ' I before E except after C' is nonsense. Only 44 words actually follow the rule, whilst 923 words break it!

No it's for when you used to be able to apply ahead.

Example

Issue date 15 June 2016
Expiry date 15 NOvemebr 2026

The actual expiry won't be 15 November 2026 but would be 14 June 2026 because it is issue date plus 10 years.

I’m older than you and hasn’t realised that!

Me too.

Is it generally thought that the clocks change every 6 months?

Interestingly this post has made me realize that I've never heard anyone say that, if I've had a conversation about it people would know it's the around the end of March and October but not that it's a rigid 6 monthly change

That's not the full rule, though. It's "I before e, except after c, when the sound is ee'. There are still exceptions to the full rule, but only 8 or so.

There must have been something wrong with your car then because that is literally the only purpose of the arrow.

I think that often the petrol cap is the same side as the driver. Some cars manufacture primarily for the European market and aren't going to make a separate dashboard insert for a limited UK market.

So on some cars the arrow points the way of the petrol cap on the EU left hand drive cars but doesn't work for UK market.

I’ve just checked, and I do 🤯

If you are attacked by a dog while riding, and this is more common than you may think, especially in a rural area, and it definitely looks dangerous for you, a good plan is to get hold firmly of a stout stick, or your bike pump, and as the dog attacks you, thrust it as far as you can down its throat, and, if possible, work it around vigorously.

Also, once it's in there you can pump the dog up and then pull the pump out and the dog will be catapulted away like an emptying balloon.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I think the i before e rule is

I before E
Except after C
When the sound is ee
(But only mostly)

Any food prep stuff( chopping board, knives, pestle and mortar etc) that has been in contact with raw garlic or onion should be washed with cold water first, to easily get rid of the odour. Washing with hot water just sets it in. Any otherwise stinky boards can be rubbed with a paste of bicarb and water, left to sit for a bit before washing (again, cold wash first)
Vegetable stains left on chopping boards magically disappear when exposed to bright sunshine for a while - even just propped up against a closed window in direct sunlight.
Store broccoli standing in a cup of cold water in the fridge (cutting a slice off the base first) It's a flower, after all and will keep longer if treated this way.
For a final streak-free clean of stainless steel in the kitchen use a rag, moistened with meths.

@BinturongsSmellOfPopcorn
That's not the full rule, though. It's "I before e, except after c, when the sound is ee'. There are still exceptions to the full rule, but only 8 or so.

The 'rule' was originally as I stated, it was only modified when people realised how ridiculous it was.☺️

My mother told me that when she was a kid in pre-war South London, and the Salvation Army marched past on a Sunday, kids used to shout 'Salvation Army free from sin, all going to Heaven in a corned beef tin'. Also 'Salvation Army, all gone barmy'.

I was taught that rhyme (but sardine tin) when I was a child, and my parents grew up during ww2, so that has just shown me how old it was!