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The Pizza Math Trick
Here’s a slice of wisdom: one 18-inch pizza actually gives you more food than two 12-inch pizzas! The math checks out, pizza area increases by the square of the radius, not the diameter. So when you’re faced with a “two for one” deal, do the math first. Bigger truly is better in this case, and your wallet (and stomach) will thank you.

Motion Sickness Fix
Feeling queasy on a road trip or flight? Try gently massaging your wrist at the base of your thumb. This pressure point, known as P6, can calm nausea and motion sickness naturally. It’s a trick sailors, pilots, and travelers have used for centuries—and best of all, it’s free, fast, and always within reach.

Ice Cream Bread Magic
Turn dessert into bread with just two ingredients: 2 cups of melted ice cream and 1½ cups of self-rising flour. Mix, bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes, and boom, ice cream bread! It’s sweet, soft, and endlessly customizable. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry each scoop bakes into something deliciously unexpected.

Pistachio Power Move
When one stubborn pistachio refuses to open, don’t fight it, outsmart it. Just wedge a used shell into the crack and twist like a tiny key. You’ll pop it open effortlessly without breaking your nails. A little hack that proves even snacks can teach you the power of leverage.

The Business Card Trick
Next time you drop your business card into one of those “free lunch” bowls, give it a small bend before tossing it in. While the rest lay flat, yours stands out, literally. It’s a fun, harmless way to tilt the odds slightly in your favor. Sometimes, success really is about standing out from the crowd.

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— Keith Bradford