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We are all puzzled by the bugs and insects we get to see around ourselves. And why won’t we? After all there are so many species and subspecies present on this earth, that it is but common to feel nauseated or scared upon seeing a few of them at least. But these creatures here are not to scare you but to get some knowledge and to get to know them little things.

1. Giant Long-Legged Katydid (Malaysia)

It has the honor of being one of the largest katydids of the world and is an inhabitant of Malaysian mountainous regions. It is a species of carnivorous giant katydid and survives by eating small insects and other bugs mostly.

2. Puss Moth Caterpillar

The effect is quite awesome. But it is mostly for horrifying purposes literally. You touch it and it will turn and face you with that weird look. These bugs are bright green in color and often have a row of white spots lining their bodies.

3. Hickory Horned Devil (North America)

4. Antlion (Worldwide)

5. Little Barrier Island Giant Weta

Some of these buggers may reach the size of rats but you won’t like them particularly if you do not like locusts in general or are squeamish towards the insect world. They are quite harmless and generally do no create much trouble. There are more than a hundred different kinds of these bugs.

In today’s world where we have cheat codes for games and shortcuts for just about anything, one main aspect of our life that we really need all the hacks that we can get is ‘cooking’.

With our household responsibilities and careers and social life, it’s getting more and more difficult. So, here’s a list of 6 ideas that will definitely make things easier for you.

1. Customize your ChopStick

Not all of us can eat with chopsticks like a pro and if you want to avoid looking clumsy and stupid, here’s a great tip for you.

Take a clothespin, remove the coil and place it in your chopsticks so that they are attached at the top and the lower part moves about easily. This way, you don’t have to deal with holding the sticks together and can eat your Chinese food with ease.

2. Itchy Skin? Bananas To The Rescue

Banana peels are popular ingredients while making face packs at home. They are known to make skin better and heal the skin. Banana skins are also useful to deal with itching skin. Rubbing a peel of banana against your skin can make the itching stop and also heal wounds.

3. Shakers With Mason Jars

If you’re someone who has trouble with pouring food out in limited quantities from jars with big lids, then this is something that can help you. Restaurant equipment toronto presents this amazing trick to the readers who need some home made shakers.

Cut out the pour spout of a container. We get these containers everyday when we purchase different cartons. Instead of throwing them away, cut the pour spouts out in the size a little less than the lid of your Mason Jar, attach it on the inside of the lid and close it.

Your snack shaker is now ready and you can give it to your kids or use it when you’re travelling.

4. Soften Your Brown Sugar

When your brown sugar hardens due to air entering the containers, the easiest way to soften them is to keep them in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. If the sugar is extremely hard, then covering it with a moist paper towel before heating can help. Once it is back to its powdery form, it can be stored again in air tight containers.

5. DIY Disposable Funnel

Cut out a corner of a normal envelope and cut out the point, making a small hole in the center, making it look like a funnel.

Make the hole bigger or smaller according to your needs and use the funnel to pour salt into containers without spilling.

6. Stop Onions From Making You Cry

By sprinkling a little bit of vinegar on the surface where you cut your onions, you can stop onions from burning your eyes and tearing you up. This is because vinegar acts against the chemical reactions that causes onions to burn your eyes. If you also want to know how to cut an onion in a simple way, watch the last hack in the video.

To see how to use all the above tricks, watch the following video:

Note: Images used in this article are taken from the video embedded above.

Have you been planning on moving to your new home? Is the moving procedure scaring the bejeezus out of you? If the entire moving process has been giving you sleepless nights lately, this post goes for you.

Moving can be a total nuisance considering the complications that come associated with it. People often make the mistake of ignoring the risks involved and suffer a lot when things don’t go as they had planned. The problems generally are way beyond your control and that is why it is advised to rely on professional movers such as best movers Calgary to get the difficult job done for you.

Still not convinced? Here are some reasons why you should always hire professional packers and movers rather than taking on the gigantic task yourself:

1. They Know How To Pack:
Packing your stuff is one of the most important things which is guaranteed to make you go nuts. If you try packing your entire belongings yourself, you will not only end up breaking a gazillion things but will also lose track of your things.

Movers are gods of packing. They know exactly where to put which stuff so that they could utilize the maximum space of the boxes. Also, better packaging means your stuff will be shielded from the damages in a better way.

2. They Know How To Move:
Packers and movers certainly justify their name. Moving the stuff inside the boxes can be a tricky affair especially if you have decided to make an interstate move. Movers always are ready to face the challenges associated with transportation so that your moving can be finished within the deadline.

3. They Have The Tools:
Professional movers and packers have all the necessary tools required to pack and move your precious belongings. Use of specialized tools ensures that your stuff reaches its destination without suffering any unnecessary damage. You wouldn’t want to open the boxes and find all your stuff wrecked, would you?

4. They Have The Manpower:
Manpower plays a vital role when it comes to the whole moving process. An understaffed moving agency puts you at a greater risk of delays in the moving process, leave alone making the entire move by yourself. Professional packers and movers always have adequate staff to ensure a fluid moving experience for their customers.

5. They Know How To Keep You Calm:
To be honest, a lot could go wrong once you have hired the movers to do the moving for you. The fault need not necessarily be yours or the movers. Weather conditions can be a nuisance and hinder the entire moving process. The point is –Professional movers are trained to handle the stress and ensure that you experience the minimum of it if things go wrong due to the external factors.

The point of the entire article is –Why do something the hard way if there is an easier choice available for us? That would make us doubt our intelligence that we’ve spent centuries to bring up to this level, won’t it? That’s why you should call the best in the business movers such as best movers Calgary and just sit back and relax!