Place about 1/4 teaspoon (0.1 g) of the threads into a small skillet. Turn the burner to medium-high and shake the pan every once in a while. Cook the saffron until the strands look dry and dark. Then transfer them to a small bowl. Use your fingers to crumble the saffron and put it aside. If you prefer, you can crush the saffron threads in a mortar with a pestle.

Summary: Cook 1 pinch of saffron threads for 3 to 4 minutes and crumble them.


Once you've found it, cut around the V-shaped wishbone as close as possible Two people hold the wishbone, one holding each end, and make a silent wish. They then pull the bone apart and whoever gets the longer piece will have their wish come true. In some traditions, the person who gets the shorter piece will be the first to marry.

Summary: Poke into the cavity with your finger, feeling around for the wishbone. Allow the wishbone to dry for a few days, and then use it to make a wish.


Rodents, however small, are wild animals. They may bite if threatened. Additionally, they can transmit a variety of diseases. Wear tough gloves and long sleeves if you must touch them, but you should try to avoid this as much as is possible by using a sealable bag to contain the rodent. Live traps are popular among people who don't want to kill rodents as they offer a chance to release the animal into the wild. Also consider removing the cause for the infestation - the presence of rodents can be a symptom of a dirty, food-rich environment for the rodents to live in.  If you use a live trap, you should know that the survival rate for relocated rats is very low, so releasing them to a new location will often result in them dying.  Removing the causes for an infestation is the only way to remain rat-free long-term. If the animal is wounded, releasing it into the wild can cause a more painful, drawn-out death than if it were quickly euthanized. It might be unpleasant, but it can be more humane to kill it, if you can do this. Agitating the rodent can cause it struggle, flee, or fight. Minimize unnecessary stimulation - handle the rodent gently, don't shine bright lights at it, and don't make loud noises.

Summary: Protect yourself. Assess any available non-lethal options. Be conscious of the rodent's condition. Attempt to stress the rodent as little as possible.


Put the turkey into the sink or tub. This method is often necessary if you don't have a container large enough to contain and submerge the turkey. In this case, you will start by putting the turkey breast up, so the water will run into the breast. Make sure that your water is cold! Again, it will need to be under 40 degrees, in order to avoid bacterial growth. Make sure that the water is running over and cascading onto your turkey. You don't want to waste water! Your turkey may develop a small pool of water around it. That is fine. Just make sure that the water can drain as new water runs over the turkey. Every five or so minutes, try to turn or rotate the turkey. Lay it on its breast, turn it sideways, or rotate it. Make sure that it stays under the water. You'll want to ensure that the turkey is under a slow, steady stream of water. You'll need to keep doing this until your turkey thaws. There isn't a specific formula as there are for some other methods, so you'll need to use your judgment. The smaller the turkey and the better the water flow, the faster it will thaw. You can poke the thick, meaty parts of the turkey like the breast and thighs to see if they feel thawed. If your turkey felt soft enough, you will still want to test it further. The easiest way to do this is by examining the chest cavity and removing the giblet bag. If the chest cavity still has ice crystals, or if the giblet bag is still frozen in, you need extra time.
Summary: Place your turkey. Turn on the water. Position the turkey under the water. Move the turkey around. Repeat as necessary. Test the turkey.