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Life is a journey, and we're always looking to improve. Our advice to you? Throw out those self-help books, and head on over to Twitter for the best advice out there. You're probably thinking: "why would I take advice from random strangers on the Internet instead of professionals?" That's a valid thought, but we've found many gems among the Twitter users of the world. Scroll down for the best life hacks we've seen on Twitter this week. 

As people, we're constantly fretting over the next best move. We don't want to make rash decisions, so we seek out advice that best fits our situation. But that advice sometimes isn't so great. Sometimes, it's bad life pro tips that won't help at all. Be they wildly self-destructive or heinously immoral, some pieces of advice are just hilariously dumb and bad tips to avoid.

Waiters and waitresses rely heavily on tips to supplement their wages; it's just a fact of life. Unfortunately, that's the way the industry is, and we all know it needs to change. But until that happens, if you can afford to eat at a restaurant, you can probably afford to leave a tip for your wait staff, especially if they've done a good job. But some people take it upon themselves to determine whether or not their server needs a tip without really knowing their circumstances. One guy took to Reddit's Am I The A—hole, to ask whether or not he was in the wrong for not tipping his waitress friend who had recently won $20K in the lottery. 

Have you ever had such an awful date that you wished you could have escaped from there and then? We've all been there, but it's just so awkward to bail on a date early, especially if the person you're with is nice, but you're just not into them. Well, now you have some tips and tricks on what to do next time you find yourself in that situation. Enjoy these hilarious tweets on how to escape a date, and then share your advice on how to leave a bad date early in the comment section below.

It is commonly known at this point that celebrities photoshop their bodies, not only for magazine covers but for insignificant Instagram posts. We really shouldn't trust anything we see these days on social media. It is so easy to blur over pimples, pinch in waistlines, and even crop heads onto different bodies.

What a lot of people don't know, however, is that celebrities can also edit their bodies on the videos they post. Yes, live-action body editing is a thing. There is basically an unlimited amount of ways to convince the public that you have a body that looks nothing like yours. If you don't make appearances in public as much, nobody would ever be able to prove you wrong.

If your trust issue senses are tingling, you're not alone.

Having a glow-up can take a lot of work. For some of us, we have to grow into our features. But It's definitely a flex to be able to look back at high school pictures and just know that you have come really far. You definitely don't want to peak in your teens. It's bad to compare ourselves to other people, but there are some universal steps we can all take to make ourselves appear more attractive. Like showering, dressing better, finally finding the foundation shade that matches both your face and neck.

On Reddit, people are sharing how they managed to become significantly more attractive, and it might surprise you how simple these steps are.

Looking for some guidance in life? Stress and existential crises got you down? Try perusing this assortment of very helpful to very weird advice. Some of it is actually insightful, but most of these tidbits are just whimsical and quirky Twitter tidbits and memes. And were okay with that.

Some of us are talkers, and hopefully you know who you are. There comes a time in every conversation's life when it's time for that conversation to end. Maybe it's when the one person starts talking about their favorite cat names. It could be when you find yourself saying "wow, that's crazy" for the fifth time. But being basically polite people, it helps to have strategies that are better than shouting "I hate you I hate you I hate you." Our politeness gets us into some weird situations, like these worst things people ate out of politeness.

Not all advice is created equal, especially in the case of these dumb and bad life pro tips to not do. Whether it's extremely unethical, wildly dangerous or physically impossible, not doing most of these is a great idea. It's good to keep your ears open for tips, but dubious pro tips of questionable origin aren't exactly gonna do you many favors.

You never know when one of these could come in handy. Maybe someone has just drawn a giant wiener on your whiteboard in permanent marker and your boss is coming in. Maybe you're freezing and all you have is a match and a bunch of Fritos and crayons. Life pro tips can come in handy when you least expect. On the other side of things, here are some dumb and bad life pro tips to avoid.

Here's a combination of totally crap life hacks, immoral life pro tips, impossible advice that isn't based on objective facts and a few plain bad ideas. So they're pretty funny. When we're looking for a leg up, it's always a bad idea to check out some dumb and bad life pro tips to not do. They're generally bad tips that aren't worth it, but it's something.

What started out as a relatively mild winter has now become a cold and unforgiving season for millions of Americans who already have the Covid-19 pandemic to worry about. Winter storm Uri has absolutely pummeled middle America (also known as the heartland) leaving at least 17 people dead, and millions without power in Texas.

Among the hardest hit areas were Houston and Galveston - where local governments have had to ask for trucks so they can store the bodies of people who have succumbed to the cold. The lack of power is leaving many Texans coping with freezing temperatures that they're not used to and circumstances that they're just not prepared for. While we realize that some Texans without power won't be able to see it, people on Twitter have been sharing their cold weather wisdom with the poor souls who are battling subzero temperatures. Twitter user @EyesUp_Orion started a wonderfully wholesome thread filled with very valuable advice for everyone hit by Uri. Tons more people with serious winter experience chimed in with their own hot (sorry) tips, creating a super-thread of helpfulness. While a thread might not bring the power back, it can make things a little more comfortable - or less dangerous - for everyone who is shivering. It's also just nice to see people on Twitter helping each other out.

It's kind of weird how a small piece of foam, extra long cord, or little metal clip can make a daily struggle disappear completely. Sure, it makes us feel stupid to realize that we could have solved a problem years ago for three dollars, but where's the fun in that? On the other side of things, here are extremely reckless uses of money people don't regret at all.

We absolutely adore our pets, no matter what crazy shenanigans they may get into or how often they keep us awake at night. The alternative to living a life without a pet just sounds so... lonely. If you're a pet owner, you'd want the absolute best for your best friend because you love them. Well. here are some really helpful tips that may just take you from being a good pet owner to being a great pet owner. 

When it comes to animals, vets have quite a difficult job. To be a vet you must love animals, yet you often sick animals and sometimes, even have to help them cross over the rainbow bridge. It's definitely no easy task and we can't help but admire their strength.

Thanks to Redditor, u/mrktx21, a question to the Reddit community about what veterinarians wish people knew and understood about their pets has gone viral, and within the thread is a lot of valuable and excellent information. 

It's kind of weird how a small piece of foam, extra long cord, or little metal clip can make a daily struggle disappear completely. Sure, it makes us feel stupid to realize that we could have solved a problem years ago for three dollars, but where's the fun in that? On the other side of things, here are extremely reckless uses of money people don't regret at all.

It's kind of weird how a small piece of foam, extra long cord, or little metal clip can make a daily struggle disappear completely. Sure, it makes us feel stupid to realize that we could have solved a problem years ago for three dollars, but where's the fun in that? On the other side of things, here are extremely reckless uses of money people don't regret at all.