Here
is an article from Comcast Entertainment: 6 uses for
pennies!
1.
Curtain Straightener
Make
an opening in the bottom hem, slide in a penny or two,
and sew the hem back up to keep curtains hanging level
and stick-straight.
2.
Tread Checker
Insert
a penny into a groove of a tire with Lincoln’s
head pointing into the tire. If the groove covers part
of his head, you’re safe to drive; if the head
is in full view, it’s time for new tires.
The
distance between the rim of a penny and Lincoln’s
head is 1/16 of an inch, the minimum suggested tread
depth.
3.
Table Anchor
If
you dine out and the table is unsteady, put a coin under
the leg to restore balance.
4.
Game Token
Misplaced
the thimble? No problem. Sub in a cent.
5.
Ice Breaker
Hand out
pennies at your next gathering and ask each guest to share
a story that happened during the year his or her penny
was minted. If the coin predates a friend, let the person
improvise.
6.
Birdbath Cleaner
To
ward off algae, toss in a few pre-1982 coins; the high
copper content retards growth.
