While the whole world adores superheroes who save the world without messing up a hair, we suggest you take a look at ordinary people who are even cooler. They know how to save you from an unexpected sneeze in the middle of a family dinner, and they are able to fix a broken zipper and thread a needle faster than you can blink. These are the superpowers we really need, so watch and learn.

10. If you need to zip up a broken zipper:

Keep in mind that you need to put a stopper at the bottom so it won’t come apart again. You can use a drip of hot glue or thread to do this.

9. If you need tweezers:

8. If you’re choking, and no one is around:

Get on all fours and let yourself fall onto your chest and belly, while moving your arms up. This method can help push the air inside out and remove the object that is blocking the airway.

7. If butter from the fridge is too hard to spread on bread:

Just put a rubber band around the inside of your pockets.

4. If you need to get rid of the hiccups:

Please note: This article was updated in March 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.1