A Collection of Old-Timey Life Hacks That Prove Creativity Has Always Been a Thing

We like to think "life hacks" are some modern invention, a gift brought to us by the almighty powers of social media. But here's the thing—people have been hacking their way through life for centuries. They just didn't call it a hack back then; they called it ingenuity, or in some cases, desperation.

These old-timey tips and tricks are proof that human beings have always found creative solutions to everyday problems. Whether it's using bread to clean wallpaper or storing a razor blade in a matchbox (yes, really), a lot of these hacks come as an answer to a question non of us modern folks ever thought of asking but It turns out, life hacks are timeless—they're just a little quirkier when they're wrapped in vintage charm.