James Baigrie
New Uses for Old Things
Remove Corn Silk With a Toothbrush
A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.
Original purpose: Polishing your smile.
Aha! use: Removing silk from fresh ears of corn. Before cooking, use the bristles of an unused brush to dig out stray silk threads
stuck between the kernels so they don't get caught in your teeth during dinner. See? Brushing really does keep your teeth
clean!
Reward: A string-free smile.
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