23 Guides to Help You Get By

Whether it's an update on world events, or a tip on the proper way to use an onion, if you're feeling misinformed, or just aloof, here are some helpful guides to show you the way.

By Peter Rapine

Published 3 years ago in Ftw

Who doesn't need a little help every now and again? Whether it's an update on world events, or a tip on the proper way to use an onion, if you're feeling misinformed, or just aloof, here are some helpful guides to show you the way.

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This easy-to-remember guide shows how Nestle rebrands its water depending on where in the country it is being sold. Why is that important? Well, Nestle is a terrible company, lead by an even more terrible person.

Nestle CEO, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe once voice his displeasure with labeling water a human right saying, "It’s a question of whether we should privatize the normal water supply for the population. And there are two different opinions on the matter. The one opinion, which I think is extreme, is represented by the NGOs, who bang on about declaring water a public right. That means that as a human being you should have a right to water. That’s an extreme solution.”

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I've never read Dale Carnegie's book, 'How To Win Friends and Influence People, so I can't speak to if it works, though I'd assume people trying to "win" friends are starting at a loss, this SparkNotes styled breakdown covers the books, major tenants. Seems the most important thing is 'smiling', go figure.

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I may not be an economist, but I am an armchair philosopher, and this chart says more than it intended. You can see how consumer products have either decreased in price or remained the same, while personal care items have increased. If it's cheaper to buy a television than it is to see a doctor, that tells you all you need to know about what "society" values.
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This data is from 2016, so it doesn't reflect the current numbers, however, it shows an interesting tale of what yellow journalism looks like today. The leading cause of death among U.S citizens year over year is heart disease, followed by cancer. And of the leading causes listed "terrorism" doesn't even show up. While the media coverage of what it deemed threatening to U.S citizens depicts the chart in the exact opposite order. We get it, cancer is boring, at least by the standards of major newsrooms.

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Did you know possums are a vital part of your community? Well, they are, and this chart aims to remind people that possums are more than just wanderers in the night, they are part of the neighborhood pest control.
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If you talk to people who work in finding dogs new homes, they will likely tell you about the 333 rule. It's a simple way to think about how dogs acclimate to new environments. So if you've adopted a pup recently and you're not sure if they are feeling at home, just give them time, and plenty of belly rubs. It will be fine.
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We haven't tried this one out, so please don't hold us reliable if one day you get eaten by a dog. By my one question is this, depends on what shoes, or boots I'm wearing, I'd rather kick the dog in the teeth, but maybe that would lead to him grabbing my foot, which would be worse? Anyone have experience with wild dogs? Leave a comment and let us know.

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This should clear up any confusion on the matter. Their house is down the road and to get there, they're taking the train. Make sense?
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If you've seen Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, then you can keep on scrolling, but for the uncultured drivers in the crowd, here is the proper wheel movement for pulling off the perfect drift. Just don't try this somewhere you might get a ticket, or smash into a lightpole.
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Laughs in New England accent. Don't worry our west coast pals and southern brethren, once the wildfire rage all year, and the hurricane season refuses to end, you'll have your fair share of environmentally inspired "snowdays".

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Batman has gone through quite a few phases over his life, but the ones that stand out the most are 1943, and 1999. How thought giving Batman fat rolls on the back of his neck and a weak chin was a good idea? And Batman 1999 looks like if Bruce Wayne was born poor and lived his life in the woods being ferral.
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Do you know how to properly use an onion? If you've been doing it wrong, there's no shame, but once you swap out yellow onions for red onions, your guacamole game will never be the same!
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In addition, if you want to know more about the effects of mushrooms and acid, but you're too afraid of taking a full dose, you can work up to it by taking small doses and upping the size each time until you find your sweet spot. Take it from a guy who's been there and done that, you want to take it easy.

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Are you proud to be the parent of an Honor Roll Student? My parents never were. And well, that's because I never made the honor roll. But if I did, putting it on the back of their car wasn't on their lists of desires. Personally, I don't like car stickers, but if you're going to put them on your whip, choose ones that don't tell the neighborhood how many kids you have or what time you get home from work. You never know whose watching.
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Here are some tips for people living with those who have dementia. Always be helpful, and make sure you never shame or make them feel inadequate. A little bit of love and care goes a long way.
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If you haven't seen The Bee Movie, then what the hell is wrong with you? It won't give you that much useful bee knowledge, but there is a storyline where a human woman almost falls in love with a bee and that's gotta be worth some of your time and attention.

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I don't know about you, but when I took driver's ed, I didn't learn "how to drive" I learned what specifically the law allowed me to do while driving. And that's because I already knew from being in cars and watching my parents drive, and drive well for that matter. The best lessons in life are the ones we embody, so don't just tell, show!
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Ah love a good theory that ends in, "well we can't prove it, but we also can't disprove it". You realize that's the same mentality celebrity gossip pages take when speculating on who the hottest celeb is banging and if they're dieting or not. It's cringeworthy and you should be embarrassed.
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What's in a name? Trustworthiness? Quality? Well, according to consumers around the world, the most trustworthy name is Germany. But hey Ameribro, at least we made the list!

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If you're here we bet you already know most of these, but it couldn't hurt to refresh your memory. But beware, by tomorrow those pesky kids will have come up with 25 more acronyms for us olds to memorize.
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"Thanks for all the weapons", and after 20-years of war, the Taliban have established their own government and have seized a huge cache of U.S-supplied weapons and vehicles. And if you're curious about what exactly was left behind, or rather seized, here is a two-part breakdown.
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For a country with very low literacy rates, and growing inter turmoil, it will be the purview of international attention as Afghanistan begins to decide its own fate.

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When it comes to clothes, men have received the short end of the stick. Us guys have two types of sleeves, short sleeves, and long sleeves, okay maybe cut-off sleeves count too, but no way would you see a guy walking around in petal sleeves or a leg of mutton top, and that is something the world has taken from us.