19 Surprising Uses for Cola (Other Than Drinking It !

Coca-Cola is the most popular drink in the world and has been around for over a century. It's enjoyed by millions around the world, but some enjoy it not by drinking it, but rather for a variety of other reasons. Here are 19 things you never thought you could do with Coke.

 

One of it's many fascinating uses can be used to clean the toilet. Pour a big bottle of cola all around the toilet , let it sit for some time, flush, voila, you getting a clean sparkling toilet !

 

1. Stain Remover Don’t know how to get rid of a greasy stain? Soak it in Cola, scrub a little and immediately put it in the washing machine. The stain will be gone as if it was never there.

2. Remove Rust
Want to repaint metallic surfaces but don’t have a rust-removing spray? Dip a rag in Coke and scrub the rust away.

3. Eliminate Oil Spills
If oil has leaked from your car, messing your garage floor or driveway, you can pour Coke over the spill, scrub with a broom and let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash the stain away.

4. Loosen a Rusty Screw
Coke is effective at removing rust. So if you’re stuck with a rusty screw that won’t budge, just pour some Coke over it and try unscrewing it. Within seconds, the screw will come loose.

5. Exterminate Snails and Slugs
We all know that these creatures hate salt, but instead of chasing around the slimy pests, you can use Coke get rid of them. Just pour some Coke into a bowl and leave it in your garden – the sugar will draw them in, and the acidity will kill them.

6. Relieve an Asthma Attack
Studies have found that caffeine can prevent asthma attacks as much as four hours after being ingested. If you can’t get to your inhaler in time, a cup of Coke will do the trick. This is not, however, a recommended replacement for proper asthma medication!

7. Cleaning Burnt Pots
No one wants to use a burnt pot. If you happen to burn something in a pot, you can pour Coke inside and let it soak overnight. In the morning, the burnt stains will be gone.

8. Relieve Jellyfish Stings

Vinegar is effective in relieving jellyfish stings, but most of us don’t take a bottle of it to the beach. Surprisingly, Coke is just as effective as vinegar.

9. Nausea / Diarrhea Relief If you’re suffering from nausea or diarrhea, you can use Coke to relieve the symptoms. Pour some into a cup and let it sit until it is no longer carbonated. Drink a spoonful every hour.

10. Get Rid of the Hiccups Got a persistent hiccup that just won’t go away, no matter what? Gargle some Coke several times until the hiccups are gone. The fizz may feel weird in your throat, but it’s a small price to pay for hiccup relief.

11. Decongestion
If you’ve got a cold and your nose is congested, you can take a cup of Cola, warm it up (do not boil it!) and drink it. The congestion will be gone in a jiffy.

12. Cleaning Dirty and Old Coins
Got a coin collection? You can use Coke to clean the old coins by soaking them in it for an hour. After you rinse off the Coke, the coins will sparkle.

13. Hair Curling
If you’d like to add some curl to your hair, soak it in Coke for a few minutes, then wash it like you normally would. Your hair will gain a bit of a curl.

14. Better Compost
The acidity and sugars in Coke are perfect for the compost heap. Simply add some to it and you'll see how your compost's quality will increase.

15. Remove Gum from Hair
Getting gum in your hair is an unpleasant experience (to say the least), especially because you’d usually have to cut the hair off. However, if you or your children get gum stuck in your hair, don’t reach for the scissors – reach for a Coke bottle instead. Soak the gum in the Coke for a few minutes and it’ll come right off.

16. Treat Dry Skin
If your skin is dry and regular moisturizer isn’t cutting it, add a tablespoon of Coke to your moisturizer and apply to your skin.

17. Keep Bees & Wasps at Bay
If you’re having a picnic, pour some Coke in a container and place it far from your food. The sugar will be more appealing to the bugs, and you’ll enjoy an insect-free time.

18. Remove Hair Dye
Want to remove your hair dye? No need to go to the hairdresser or wait for nature to take its course, just wash your hair with Diet Coke.

19. Window Cleaner
Need to clean your windows but have run out of cleaner? Grab a piece of paper, dab it in some Coke and use it to clean the window for sparkling results.

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8 False Biology Factoids Everyone Believes

In a world of overwhelming amounts of information, where everyone has an honorary doctor’s degree courtesy of search engines and symptom-finding websites, it is often hard to sift between what’s real and what’s myth. Here are eight of the most commonly-held beliefs about health and the body that are actually baseless myths:

1. Brown Sugar Is Healthier than White Sugar

Brown sugar is often mistakenly thought of as more natural or healthier than white sugar because of its color and somewhat more textured flavor. In truth, there is absolutely no difference between the two except for the use of molasses in brown sugar production.

2. Everyone Needs 8 Hours of Sleep

The amount of rest the body needs varies greatly between different people. For children, eight hours might not be enough, while for some adults, eight hours are too much. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the recommended amount of sleep for preschoolers is 10-13 hours a day, for children of elementary school age it's 9-11 hours, teenagers should aim for 8-10 and adults are advised to sleep 7-9 hours a day. Even those ranges aren't set in stone and allow for 1-2 hours more or less than the recommended average.

3. The Appendix Is Useless

Because the function of the appendix is unclear and appendicitis being rather sudden and possibly deadly, there used to be a trend of preventative surgeries to remove appendices. Recently, however, researchers have found out that the appendix may serve as an important reservoir of gut bacteria.

4. The Blood in the Veins Is Blue

This is kind of the fault of biology teachers, as many blood vessel charts distinguish arteries and veins by color-coding them red and blue. Consequently, some people have come to think that oxygen makes blood red, and that without it, it turns blue. In truth, deoxygenated blood is dark red.

5. Pee Is the Best Remedy for Jellyfish Sting

DO NOT PEE ON YOURSELF IN PUBLIC. Most home remedies for jellyfish stings will probably make matters worse. Apply vinegar to the wound and the tentacles and then gently pry them off using tweezers (do not use your hands and do not squeeze them). Douse in hot but not scalding water and you should be good. Or, just use an anti-jellyfish sting spray.

6. Alcohol Kills Brain Cells

Overindulging in drinks may cause an oxygen deficit that can in turn damage the synapses, the connections between our nerve-endings and brain-cells. The cells themselves are unharmed in the process. Of course, that doesn't mean drinking isn't hazardous to your cognitive functions, as the synapses are crucial for the operation of our brains.

7. Chocolate Causes Acne and Blackheads

There is absolutely no evidence to support the common wisdom that wonderful, wonderful chocolate is the cause of your skin problems. This was actually disproved as early as 1969, when a team of medical experts put it to the test by giving participants bars of enriched chocolate or a bar that seemed like chocolate but contained no chocolate at all. The results showed no difference in acne between the participants. 

8. One Hemisphere of the Brain Is More Developed and Determines if You’re Creative or Analytic

This is an incredibly pervasive one. People seem to think that if your left hemisphere is more developed, you’re prone to be an artist and if it’s the right one, you’ll be good at solving math problems. It’s true that the two hemispheres serve different functions, but in all people, both hemispheres are equally developed, and things such as creativity cannot be traced to a single point in the brain and span both hemispheres.

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How to protect yourself from bug, snake, spider & other skin problems

JeJellyfish Stings

A jellyfish sting may cause intense pain, rash and welts, and may progress to vomiting and muscle spasms. Severe reactions can cause difficulty breathing, coma, and death. Box jellyfish stings require immediate medical care. Flood the area with vinegar and keep still until help arrives. For other jellyfish stings, soak the area in vinegar.

Stingray Sting

Sting symptoms can include sharp pain, bleeding from the wound, vomiting, chills, and paralysis. Death may even occur. Most stingray injuries require immediate medical care. If help isn’t readily available, immerse the injured area in hot water, remove the stingers, and scrub the wound with soap and fresh water. Apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying; scratching a bite can cause a skin infection, too. Mosquitoes can also carry West Nile virus, dengue fever, and other diseases. To protect yourself from mosquitoes, apply insect repellent and cover up when you go outdoors, use door and window screens, and get rid of standing water in your yard, which is where mosquitoes lay their eggs.

Ticks

If you enjoy the outdoors, be careful of ticks -- they can attach to you as you brush past grass and plants. Ticks don't always carry diseases, and most bites aren’t serious. But they can carry diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. A bite can also trigger an allergic reaction. Be sure to remove a tick properly. To prevent tick bites, keep arms, legs, and head covered in grassy areas and use tick repellant.

Bee Stings

Most reactions to bee stings are mild, causing minor swelling, pain, and itching. Severe allergic reactions occur in some people, with symptoms including hives, swelling of the mouth or throat, and difficulty breathing. If you have a severe anaphylactic reaction, lie down and remove the stinger.  Give yourself an epinephrine injection, if you have access one, and get immediate medical care. If you don't have an allergic reaction, remove the stinger, clean the sting site, apply ice, and take an oral antihistamine for itching.

Chiggers

Chiggers are tiny mites found in tall grass or weeds. They attach to the skin by inserting tiny mouth parts to penetrate and liquefy the skin cells on which they feed. Their bites are painless. But after a few days of being attached to the skin, chiggers fall off – leaving very itchy red welts. Over-the-counter products can help relieve the itch, but see a doctor if your skin appears infected or the welts seem to be spreading.

Flip-Flop Hazards

They may be fun and fashionable, but flip-flops offer little protection against stubbed toes, glass cuts, puncture wounds, or having a heavy object smash your foot. Another danger: insect and snake bites. Emergency room physicians on both sides of the country report seeing adults and children with snake bites to the feet while wearing flip-flops or sandals. Consider wearing close-toed shoes that offer better protection this summer.

Poisonous Snake Bites

Bite symptoms may include severe burning pain at the bite site, swelling that spreads out from the bite, weakness, trouble breathing, and changes in heart rate. Bite severity depends on many factors, including the amount of venom injected, bite location, and a person’s age and health. Seek immediate medical care if you think you’ve been bitten by a poisonous snake.

Nonpoisonous Snake Bites

A bite may leave fang marks or other puncture wounds that can be treated at home to relieve symptoms and prevent infection. However, large nonpoisonous snake bites, such as those from pythons or boa constrictors, can cause injury to skin, joints, bones, and muscles because of the force of the bite. See a doctor for these bites.

Black Widow Spiders

Wood piles and tree stumps -- that's where poisonous female black widows hide. Her bite may cause sharp, shooting pain up the limb, but it may also be painless. Look for one or two red fang marks, redness, tenderness, and a nodule at the bite site. Muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, seizure, and rise in blood pressure may follow soon after a bite. Seek medical care if bitten.

Brown Recluse Spiders

Hiding in attics and closets – in Midwestern and South central states – that's where you'll find these spiders. They range in color from yellowish-tan to dark brown, with darker legs. Their venom is extremely poisonous, and their bite can cause serious wounds and infection. The bite itself is often painless -- then skin reddens, turns white, develops a red "bull's-eye," blisters, and becomes painful. Bites warrant immediate medical care.

Burns from Fireworks

An estimated 9,200 people were treated in emergency rooms in 2006 for injuries related to fireworks. Most injuries involved the hands, eyes, head, face, and ears. Burns were the most common injury. Minor burns smaller than a person's palm can often be treated at home. Run it under cool water, then cover with a clean, dry cloth. Larger burns, and ones to the hands, feet, face, genitals, and major joints usually require emergency care.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers in the U.S. An uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, it results in tumors that are benign or malignant. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Consult a doctor if a mole or spot changes in size, shape, or color, has irregular edges, is more than one color, is asymmetrical, or itches, oozes, or bleeds.

Heat Rash

The result of blocked sweat ducts, heat rash looks like small pinkish pimples and is usually found on body areas covered by clothing. Most common in children, it may also affect adults in hot, humid climates. Most rashes heal on their own. To alleviate symptoms, apply cold compresses or take a cool bath. Air dry and avoid lotions. If baby's skin is irritable to the touch, ask your doctor about using calamine or hydrocortisone cream.

Sunburn

Too much exposure to the sun's UV rays can result in the redness and pain of sunburn. Sunburn usually appears within hours after sun exposure and may take weeks to fade. Pain relievers, cold compresses, aloe, hydrocortisone, or moisturizing creams may ease discomfort. Second-degree sunburn -- characterized by redness, swelling, and blistering – is usually more painful and takes longer to heal. See a doctor if you have a blistered sunburn.ll

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