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According to folklore, pretzels were given to children who knew their prayers. The pretzel shape was supposed to signify arms folded across the chest in prayer.
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Old crochet or embroidered tea cosies make attractive patches for cushion covers.
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| To clean varnished woodwork, polish with a soft lint-free duster that has been dipped in a little cold tea. The tannin in the tea helps to enhance the colour of the wood. |
| To remvoe bubblegum from clothes, rub a little ice on it. When it becomes hard, scrape it with a blunt butter knife. |
| To get rid of food smells in the fridge, pour 2-3 drops of rosewater/rose essence on a cotton ball and place it in the fridge in a saucer. |
| To check whether pearls are real or not, put them in a glass of water. if they sink, they are real. Plastic pearls remain floating on the water. |
| Polish copper with ketchup for a great shine. Rinse with hot water and dry off. |
| Clean pewter with cabbage leaves or the pith of an orange. |
| Use olive oil to polish brass. Rinse with water and dishwashing detergent. Dry with clean cloth. |
| Rub squeezed lemon slices on faucet fixtures to make the chrome glisten. Rinse and dry after rubbing. |
| To remove glue splashes or stains from clothes, soak the stained parts in warm vinegar. |
| If silver articles turn black, put them in a saucepan of boiling water and potato pieces. See silver shine in no time. |
| Rub candle wax over stubborn zips to loosen them up. |
| To keep your driveway weed-free, sprinkle some salt between the stones and slabs. |
| Rub a little perfume on the bottom of your iron with a piece of cotton before using it. Your clothes will smell gorgeous after being ironed. |
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