Fill a small bottle with hot water, and press the splintered area to its neck. The cooling water will suck in your skin, and soon you’ll be able to extract the splinter easily.
How to treat sprains
Hold the sprained joint up, and wrap it in a cold wet cloth, always keeping it moist as shown in the picture. An application of olive oil or liniment will also help.
How to carry a heavy jug
The correct way to carry a jug is on the right — you won’t let the weight pull it down and spill on the floor.
How to separate stuck glasses
The best way to separate two glasses stuck in each other is to fill the upper one with cold water and plunge the lower one into warm water. They’ll get unstuck at once.
How to light a match in the wind
Make a few nicks on the match, as shown in the picture. When you light the head, the splinters will catch at once.
A hint when boiling potatoes
To make potatoes dry and floury when boiling, add some sugar as well as salt. When it’s ready, pour out the water and put the pan over the heat again, all the while shaking it to make the potatoes equally dry.
How to cut fresh bread
Plunge the knife into scalding hot water for 10-15 seconds, and then cut the bread in a slow motion.
How to preserve valuable vases
Partly fill the vases with sand. This will keep them firmly on their base, acting as a weight. This is especially useful for vases with small bases.
How to keep eggs fresh
To store eggs for a long time, place them into salt and then put the container in a dry place.
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