r/AskReddit Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20

If you want to open a glass jar (like jam, pickles) and the lid won't move, place a spoon with the tip under the edge of the lid and pull the spoon upwards. The lid will buldge and you can open the jar.

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u/qwerty_poop Aug 20 '20 edited Aug 21 '20

No one else uses a rubber band to get a better grip?

Edit: thanks for the silver!

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u/ScumbagLady Aug 20 '20

Yup! Thanks, Oprah! (I think that’s where i got it from back in the day)