From the page: "To take the tears out of chopping onions: Plug in a portable fan and turn it to high. It'll help blow away the fumes from your eyes - no more tears! "
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From the page: "Before you chop chili peppers, rub a little vegetable oil into your hands and your skin wont absorb the spicy chili oil."
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