Fizz

The most recognized logo in the world is Coca Cola, with its distinctive script and red-and-white design. And why not? Coke is sold in 200 countries, and, aside from its tendency to rot your teeth, tastes great, particularly with a side of popcorn or pizza.

But you can do a lot of things with Coke besides drink it. As a public service, I offer a list of some of those other uses — which, full disclosure, I have not personally tested:

• Removes rust from bolts and car battery terminals. (I'm particularly fond of this one. I mean, would you buy a bottle of rust remover, pour it over ice, and drink it? And isn't this sort of the same thing?)

• Cleans grout, burnt pans and toilets.

• Treats stains before laundering. (I find this one a little confusing, since I have actually spilled Coke on my shirt and stained it.)

• Removes marker stains from carpet.

• Restores jewelry to its original sparkle.

• Gets gum out of hair.

• Removes tarnish from coins.

• Gets oil stains out of driveway or garage floor.

• Unclogs garbage disposal.

• Strips paint off of metal furniture.

Cup of tea, anyone?

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