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What are some good uses for Vaseline? (reddthat.com)

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[–] stolig@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Home made matches. Cut a strip of cardboard and dip the end in vasoline …light it. It’s flammable

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[–] Nastybutler@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 child)

Light it with what? Sounds like you don't know how matches work

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[–] 404found@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago

Fun fact: lighters were made before matches

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