Are you looking for a life-altering hack that might just revolutionise your daily routine?
The internet is a treasure trove of tips and tricks for just about anything. Recently, online users were left astounded by advice on preventing boiling pans from spilling over, but now there’s a fresh kitchen tip gaining attention, this time focusing on cereal storage.
Over on X, once known as Twitter, the influential Today Years Old account, which has an impressive 1.1 million followers, shared a nifty method for keeping cereal fresh in its box.
The post, which hit 1.6 million views, 1,600 retweets, and 14,000 likes, features a man revealing how to seal cereal boxes effectively, a tactic he admits to discovering at 27 years of age.
He explains in the viral video: “Okay so cereal boxes you can’t really shut them can you? They always open up again. So you take the two sidings then fold them in and tuck this part inside. Now look at that, a bit of useful information for you.”
Not only was he intrigued, but countless others are also buzzing about the technique. Among the numerous comments, one user expressed surprise: “No way, didn’t know this. Wow.”
Someone else confessed: “I just went and closed all my boxes like that.” Another was incredulous, stating: “I don’t believe that. I can’t believe that.”
In terms of praise, another commenter even exclaimed: “This man needs a Nobel prize. He has changed cereal forever.” Then a fifth person added: “It’s fascinating how we can still discover simple yet effective tricks well into adulthood.
“The idea of folding the box inside a cereal box to keep it fresh is both practical and amusing!”
This trick is particularly useful for those who enjoy cereal for breakfast, as it helps maintain the box’s freshness for a longer period. Additionally, it eliminates the need to search for a clip to close the box or a dispenser to store it.
Will you be giving this cereal trick a try? Let us know in the comments section below…