Jar Opening Hack

This occurred to me a long time ago.

I couldn't open a jar whose lid was not cooperating.

I wasn't near a hot water tap and I didn't have something to bang on the top.

What I did have was a bunch of rubber bands in a drawer.

I grabbed a handful and voilà: a ready–made, quick 'n dirty rubber jar opener.

I crushed the handful of rubber bands tightly around the lid and twisted and friction did what friction does and darned if the top didn't instantly loosen.

One more thing: Don't forget to scream at the top of your lungs at the instant you apply maximum force — this enhances your power.

There's a reason shotputters and discus throwers and their ilk bellow at the moment of truth.