🥚 The Egg Test That Never Lies

GM Life Hackers,

Ready to supercharge your day? You've come to the right place! A few times a week, I’ll drop 3 quick and powerful life hacks in your inbox—simple tricks to make your day smoother, smarter, and more fun.

BUT… If you’re only going to read one thing today make it this:

What you’ll learn today: 

1. The Egg Test That Never Lies

2. Who You Should Really Trust with Your Diet

3. The Sneaky Writing Trick That Beats Writer’s Block

4. Pic Of The Day

The Egg Test That Never Lies

Ever cracked open an egg and thought, “Hmm... was that supposed to smell like that?” Here’s a trick straight out of kitchen science. Fill a glass with about 4 inches of cold water and gently place your egg in it:

• Stays at the bottom = farm-fresh!

• Tilts slightly upward = still good, but use it soon.

• Floats to the top = abort mission — that egg’s gone bad.

Why it works: As eggs age, moisture inside evaporates through the porous shell, creating a larger air pocket. That’s what makes it float. So next time you’re unsure, skip the sniff test — let physics do the work.

Who You Should Really Trust with Your Diet

Need help with your nutrition? Go for a Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN), not just anyone calling themselves a "nutritionist."

Here’s the scoop: "Dietitian" is a legally protected title. That means they’ve completed years of schooling, hands-on training, and are licensed to provide personalized, science-backed advice. A “nutritionist”? Anyone can call themselves that — no formal education required.

Think of it like this, would you take driving lessons from a YouTube commenter or a certified instructor?

The Sneaky Writing Trick That Beats Writer’s Block

Next time you’re writing a paper or working on a thesis, don’t finish your session right after completing a section. Instead, write 1–2 sentences into the next paragraph or idea before you stop.

This is because your brain LOVES momentum. If you stop at a “clean” ending, picking it back up later can feel like jumping into a cold pool. But if you leave a thread hanging, it’s way easier to reconnect and roll forward.

This leverages the “Zeigarnik Effect,” where our brains remember unfinished tasks more easily than finished ones. That lingering thought helps you re-enter your flow state faster.

Pic Of The Day

That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

—Keith