Morning Life Hackers,

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🍌 Slow Down Banana Chaos
Tired of bananas going from green to mush overnight? Wrap a little plastic wrap around the stems. Bananas release a gas that speeds up ripening, and sealing the top traps it before it spreads. Result: bananas that last days longer and fewer sad, brown surprises on your counter. Small wrap, big win.

💨 Feeling Gassy? Feed the Good Guys
If your stomach feels like a balloon, try eating more potatoes, bananas, legumes, cereals, wheat, artichokes, and asparagus. These foods support healthy gut bacteria, which can actually reduce gas over time. It might seem backward, but a happier gut usually means a quieter one.

🧀 Cheese Timing Matters
When baking, don’t add cheese right away. Toss it on during the last five minutes. This gives you melted, gooey goodness instead of burnt, rubbery regret. Your dish stays moist, flavorful, and way more enjoyable to eat. Perfect cheese is all about patience.

🌍 Foreign Language Tattoos: Double-Check
Thinking of getting a tattoo in another language? Always ask a native speaker what it says—without telling them what you think it means. This avoids awkward mistranslations and lifelong spelling mistakes. A few minutes of checking can save decades of explaining.

🚲 WD-40 Isn’t Chain Lube
Never use WD-40 on a bike chain. It’s a solvent, not a lubricant, and it strips away the good grease your chain needs. Over time, it causes more wear, not less. Use proper bike chain oil instead—your ride will be smoother, quieter, and longer-lasting.

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— Keith Bradford