You know... everyone thinks the thought of a life hack is just some new thing created by folks on the internet. But as this Reddit post is showing, people have been thinking of clever ways to create easy solutions for over a hundred years[1] .


User MakeMeASteak uploaded these photos of life hacks from Gallaher Cigarette cards. Take for example, how to stop a mad dog... or how to rescue someone from electric shock. Pretty interesting stuff, right? Of course, the chances of you needing to do these things are slim, but so is the possibility of having to iron your ribbons on a light bulb and there's a hack for that[2] .


Scroll down to see some more hacks, and be sure to head over to Reddit for more information[3] .



More life hacks!



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  • No More Runaway Beers


    It's amazing what a little piece of plastic can do! (Via <a href="http://www.wonderhowto.com/news/wonderment/shortcut-quick-easy-beer-storage-hack-0122066/" target="_hplink">Wonder How To</a>)




  • Shopping Hack


    Never carry your groceries around like a chump again. (Via <a href="http://likecool.com/DIY_shopping_cart_bike_by_zieak--DIY--Gear.html" target="_hplink">Likecool</a>)




  • Janitorial Ingenuity


    Fills in just 45 minutes!

    (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/k51i6/this_changes_everything/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • Easy Pick-Up


    Take that, exercise. (Via <a href="http://9gag.com/gag/1938255?" target="_hplink">9gag</a>)




  • Treadmill Productivity


    You'll never have to choose between work, exercise, and injury again. (Via <a href="http://chrisshattuck.com/blog/treadmill-desk-single-most-effective-productivity-hack-my-last-year" target="_hplink">Chris Shattuck</a>)




  • Seatbelt Chair


    Safety first. (Via <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-your-office-chair./" target="_hplink">Instructables</a>)




  • Magnet Mop


    Want to find that staple or screw that you dropped before you accidentally step on it? Just hack your mop. (Via <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-Retriever/" target="_hplink">Instructables</a>)




  • Crutch Pockets


    Bring your stuff with your while that broken metatarsal heals up. (Via <a href="http://www.hackabilityblog.com/" target="_hplink">Hack Ability</a>)




  • Toothpaste Hack


    No more setting the tube on the counter and smashing it with your fist to get the last bit out. (Via <a href="http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/06/eight-great-uses-for-binder-clips/" target="_hplink">Lifehacker</a>)




  • The Mac-rowave


    Come on, this is the oldest trick in the book!

    (<a href="http://failblog.org/2011/08/15/epic-fail-photos-there-i-fixed-it-the-words-most-expensive-microwave/" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It)</a>




  • Cuff Link Hack


    Look like a million bucks without anyone ever suspecting a thing. (Via <a href="http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2009/06/eight-great-uses-for-binder-clips/" target="_hplink">Lifehacker</a>)




  • Alternative A/C


    Roll the windows up! (<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/craigm6/only-in-arkansas-2ikv" target="_hplink">via Buzzfeed</a>)




  • Hot Sauce Squirter


    No more asking to "Pass the sauce." Just have some emergency eye wash ready. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/k0oh9/cant_believe_this_works/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • We'll Take The Basic Model


    Here's hoping she doesn't kick the back of your seat... (<a href="http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2011/09/01/white-trash-repairs-frustration-drives-innovation/" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It</a>)




  • Plastic Storage Bin-Lovers Rejoice!


    Few of the advantages of conventional shopping carts with ten times the hassle! (<a href="http://fixedgeargallery.com/contest/grocerygetter/DavidMahan.htm" target="_hplink">via Fixed Gear Gallery</a>)




  • It Takes An Army


    For those who can't afford the five-lane mower. (<a href="http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2011/08/22/white-trash-repairs-lawnmowers-on-parade/" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It</a>)




  • Cold Brew On A Budget


    Get in line! (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/jb30w/necessity_is_the_mother_of_invention/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • Ground Control To Carpool Lane Surveillance ...


    A suave way to cheat the carpool lane. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/jryks/ground_control_to_major_tom_or_how_to_cheat_the/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • Fight For The Right


    Insurance covers it if you can prove you're in a frat. (<a href="http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2010/07/19/white-trash-repairs-deemed-pretty-useless/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThereIFixedIt+%28There%2C+I+Fixed+It.%29" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It</a>)




  • No Car Jack Needed


    Do your repairs before it bursts! (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/hmouz/looks_so_goddamn_much_easier_than_using_a/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • Solar Vehicle.0


    And it's still prettier than a Prius! (<a href="http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2011/08/09/white-trash-repairs-al-gores-daily-driver/" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It</a>)




  • Stationary Type


    Because buff legs totally outweigh the carpel-tunnel you'll develop with this invention. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/e2ti4/best_invention_ever/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • Patent Pending


    Finally, a proven way of getting hammocks not to flip. (<a href="http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2011/09/01/white-trash-repairs-in-the-post-irene-world/" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It</a>)




  • It Takes Two


    In heavy rain, switch your pulling-hand often so you don't get tired. (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/gj8dr/necessity_breeds_invention/" target="_hplink">via Reddit</a>)




  • Sink Simplicity


    Passive-aggressive way of preventing roommates from leaving dishes in the sink. (<a href="http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2011/08/18/white-trash-repairs-sink-fail/" target="_hplink">via There I Fixed It</a>)




  • Cable Hack


    Never deal with tangled wires again. (Via <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5499838/binder-clips-as-cable-catchers-redux" target="_hplink">Lifehacker</a>)





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