Clever Tricks with Coins
Test tire treadLet old Abe Lincoln's head tell you if it's time to replace the tires on your car. Insert an American penny into the tread. If you can't cover the top of Honest Abe's head inside the tread, it's time to head for the tire store. Check tires regularly and you will avoid the danger and inconvenience of a flat tire on a busy road.
Give carpet a liftWhen you move a chair, sofa, table, or bed, you will notice the deep indentations in your carpet made by the legs. To fluff it up again, simply hold a coin on its edge and scrape it against the flattened pile. If it still doesn't pop back up, hold a steam iron a couple of inches (5 centimeters) above the affected spot. When the area is damp, try fluffing again with the coin.
Keep cut flowers freshYour posies and other cut flowers will stay fresh longer if you add a copper penny and a cube of sugar to the vase water.
Instant measureIf you need to measure something but you don't have a ruler, just reach into your pocket and pull out a quarter. It measures exactly 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) in diameter. Just line up quarters to measure the length of a small object.


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