25 Life Hacks You Need to Survive Your 20s

Life is tough when you're young and broke. Here's how to make it easier.

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After you graduate college (or, uh, not) you're unceremoniously shoved into "the real world:" a terrifying jungle of suits, landlords, and public transportation. No one blames you forgetting a little scared sometimes. It is, in fact, hard out here for a pimp.

We've all been knee-deep in struggle city so to help you through this incredible adventure called life, we collected 25 essential life hacks. Ever wanted to sneak a beer into a concert? Does your phone screen looks like Flavor Flav's forehead? We got your back with tips and tricks to make life easier. Say goodbye the to troubles that hamper your standard of living and click through to make the struggle a little less real.

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Clearing your internet history will get you cheaper flights.

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Use the Fake-A-Call App to get out of an awkward situation.

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Drink children's medicine to get over a hangover.

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Use Chapstick to stop the bleeding when you cut yourself shaving.

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Keep your trifling co-workers from stealing your lunch.

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Get the perfect toasted sandwich with the 2 slices 1 slot method.

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Use spaghetti sticks to light candles and avoid getting burned.

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Eat an apple to stay awake.

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If you don't have an iron, use your girlfriend's hair straightener.

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Use the coils from pens on your phone's charger to make it last longer.

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Get a fake email for 10 minutes to sign up for things.

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Change the URL to get free WiFi at the airport.

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Put your phone in a plastic cup for an instant speaker.

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Freeze grapes to chill wine.

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Put a bottle opener on your keys or in your wallet.

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Boomerang all your emails so your boss/professor doesn't know you finished this assignment 10 minutes before it was due.

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Ask for discounts on expired groceries to score food on the cheap.

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Cool your beer quickly with a paper towel.

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Bring a flask when you go out.

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Fix your smart phone's cracked screen for cheap with a screen kit and a little DIY.

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Sleep next to an onion and wake up cold-free.

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Un-shrink your clothes by soaking them in hair conditioner.

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Use a dryer sheet to keep your room smelling fresh.

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Hold on to your college I.D to get student discounts.

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Get cheaper pizza by asking about orders that haven't been picked up.

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