Son of "Post a Helpful Hint" thread

[Robb]

Once again, post your helpful hint to the younger, or simply less wise, DUers.

Mine in this edition come from the back of "Through the Years with Mason, Texas Cooks", 1958 Centennial Edition.

* To remove rust stains, sprinkle with salt and moisten with lemon juice thoroughly. Expose to sun.

* To remove ink from colored linens, soak in buttermilk. Expose to sun.

* To freshen used shortening, fry a sliced Irish Potato.

* To remove stubborn rust, boil fabric in solution containing one pint of water and 4 teaspoons cream of tartar.


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[corksean]

1. For a whole list of useful tips go to www.viz.co.uk....

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DON'T waste money on expensive ipods. Simply think of your favourite tune and hum it. If you want to "switch tracks", simply think of another song you like and hum that instead.

MEN When listening to your favourite CD, simply turn up the sound to the volume you desire; then turn it down three notches. This will save your wife from having to do it.

MOTHERS Don't use poisonous shampoos on your children's hair to get rid of headlice. Scare them away using a dinner plate and an anglepoise lamp to cast a terrifying 'Independence Day' shadow over your child's head.

DEAF PEOPLE Wearing oven gloves outdoors is an ideal way to stop strangers from eavesdropping on your conversation.