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Ellen Silverman

Original purpose: Drying up after washing up.
Aha! use: Preventing your cutting board from sliding on the countertop. Wet and wring out a towel, then lay it down for a nonskid work surface.
Reward: Not having to throw in the towel while wrestling with your vegetables.

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