🧠 How To Remember If You Locked The Door

ALSO: The Coffee Ground Warning, A Mosquito-Free Summer, And More.

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Keith Bradford
March 24, 2025

GM Life Hackers,

Ready to supercharge your day? You've come to the right place! Every weekday, 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 Coffee Ground Warning

  2. How To Remember If You Locked The Door

  3. A Mosquito-Free Summer

  4. Pic Of The Day

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The Coffee Ground Warning: A Sign You Can’t Ignore

Ever thrown up and noticed it looks like coffee grounds? That’s a major red flag! What you’re seeing isn’t undigested coffee—it’s partially digested blood.

This happens when internal bleeding from somewhere like your stomach or esophagus makes its way into your digestive system. The stomach acid then breaks it down, giving it that dark, grainy look.

Causes can range from ulcers to serious conditions like liver disease, so if this ever happens, don’t Google it—just get to the hospital. Fast!

The Lock Trick That Ends “Did I Lock the Door?” Anxiety

There’s nothing worse than hitting the highway only to be haunted by that nagging doubt: Did I actually lock the door?

Your brain loves routines, which means it often auto-pilots right through everyday actions—like locking up.

The trick? Interrupt the routine.

Do something unusual when locking your door—spin around, sing a ridiculous song, or tap the doorknob three times like a wizard casting a spell. Your brain will register the weirdness, making it much easier to recall later.

The Simple Fan Trick for a Mosquito-Free Summer

Forget the bug sprays and citronella candles—one of the easiest ways to keep mosquitos off you is… a fan.

These tiny vampires are terrible fliers, struggling against even a light breeze of 3 mph. A strategically placed fan doesn’t just cool you down; it literally blows them away.

For extra protection, aim one at your ankles—mosquitos love to bite low where you won’t notice them sneaking in for a snack.

Pic Of The Day

That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

—Keith

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