13 Problems That Need Immediate Solution In 2013

First of all, congratulations because we are actually able to see the year 2013. If the Mayans had their way, we all would have been dead by 22 December 2012. Now that we finally have a new lease of life on this planet, lets take a look at our problems that need immediate solving. What are the biggest problems of 2013?

The problems that need solving urgently are not serious issues like the political meltdown in Pakistan, the melting of the Polar ice, possibility of Third World War or racism. It is the day to day problems that need our attention. In 2013 lets pick problems that have always been there but we never thought of solving them because they were too small.

Lets not forget that these problems affect us all and solving them will make our lives just a tad bit more comfortable. Here are 13 day to day problems of 2013, that we must pledge to solve. If you have any way of solving these problems then do share it with us.

Champagne Corks That Don't Pop

Champagne Corks That Don't Pop

Have you ever tried to open a champagne bottle without a cork screw? Well its a pain. Champagne is expensive and bathing people with the priceless liquor is not my idea of 'fun'.

Uneven Pencil Sharpening

Uneven Pencil Sharpening

Some pencils are as stubborn as corrupt politicians. They just refuse to be sharpened evenly. No matter how carefully you sharpen them, the refuse to comply.

Soap Dispensers That Are Never Really Empty

Soap Dispensers That Are Never Really Empty

The whole idea of having a soap or shampoo dispenser is that you do not waste the soap. But eventually you end up wasting more than you save because some liquid soap is always left at the bottom.

PDA On Facebook

PDA On Facebook

There was a time when public display of affection (PDA) was criticised by moralists. Why don't those social do-gooders now log on to Facebook and see how people are sharing 'pokes' and 'hugs' publicly?

Technology That We Can't Keep Up With

Technology That We Can't Keep Up With

I saved for 6 months and bought the latest smartphone And the next week, another version of that phone was launched. So now my phone is outdated! Will we ever have enough of technology because frankly, we can't keep up.

Failed Can Opening Attempts

Failed Can Opening Attempts

Cans should have a warning message saying 'return if the hook cracks'. Can you imagine how hard it is to open a can if you unwittingly break the hook?

Sandwiches That Have Too Little Meat

Sandwiches That Have Too Little Meat

When people say 'chicken' sandwich on the label, you expect to taste chicken in the sandwich. But most of the time, you can only smell chicken and taste an excess of bread!

Writing British English On Microsoft Word

Writing British English On Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word must be the most stubborn software in the world. No matter how many times you set the language option as UK English, every time you restart your computer, it goes back to the default US English.

Celebrities Who Tweet About Everything

Celebrities Who Tweet About Everything

Twitter was a great way to connect with friends until all the celebrities decided to sabotage it. Now celebrities tweet about everything and crowd our walls!

Enough Of Vampire Fiction

Enough Of Vampire Fiction

The success of the Twilight series has spawned amateur vampire fiction that is crowding the book stores. This is to all vampire writers, our kids have had enough of blood suckers and wolves, so please move on to some other beasts!

Separate Gym Timings For Women

Separate Gym Timings For Women

Most guys go to the gym to check our girls and vice versa. So why bother with separate timings for women that last almost throughout the day.

Touch Screen Phones That Are Too Touchy

Touch Screen Phones That Are Too Touchy

Only if you have traveled on the pot-holed roads of India do you come to know that using a touch screen phone can sometimes be a real pain. You can end up messaging your boss instead of your wife because of one of those nasty bumps!

Watermarks That Ruin Pictures

Watermarks That Ruin Pictures

Watermarks these days have started resembling brands with which the Nazis tattoo the Jewish prisoners. Its alright to declare your ownership but do the watermarks have to be so ugly?

Read more about: bizarre urban life