可口可樂十大鮮爲人知的妙用

Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886 – making it a rather true and tested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries (at least according to the company). This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.

可樂是可口可樂公司於1886年推出的產品——並且它也成爲了能真正經得住200多個國家好幾代人考驗的最受歡迎的產品（至少公司是這樣對外宣稱的）。以下內容將會爲您揭開可樂非凡妙用的面紗：

10 Rust Buster鐵鏽剋星

Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster. If you have a bunch of small objects that need de-rusting, soak them in coke overnight and give them a good scrub in the morning. The properties of coke help to break down the rust particles, making cleaning much easier. You can also apply coke to a chrome finish which is rust spotted – pour some on a rough textured cloth and rub it in a circular motion. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.

可口可樂是鐵鏽的“天敵”。如果您有一堆小零件需要除鏽，把它們在可樂裏泡一夜，早晨起來給它們“洗個澡”就OK了。由於可樂的化學特性有助於分解鐵鏽顆粒，從而清洗起來更加容易。您也可以在有鏽斑的鍍鉻物表面塗上一層可樂——砂布上也來些，然後轉圈打磨，即可除鏽。辛苦地除完鏽之後，您一定要記得把這些用過的可樂給丟掉喲，不然您可能得受累去找醫生了。

9 Clean a Window潔窗助手

Like the previous item, the citric acid in Coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows which can get tough buildups of gunk. Pour over the can of coke and rub the window – then wipe it off with a damp cloth (to ensure the removal of any sticky residue from the sugars in the drink). Think of this like a cheap alternative to the many citrus fruit based cleaners that are sold on TV.

如同上一項的作用機理，可樂中的檸檬酸是清洗窗戶的好助手。這對經常受頑固油膩物積累影響的車窗特別有用。在窗子上倒一罐可樂，然後擦拭——最後用溼布擦去窗子上的可樂（以確保來自飲料的黏性糖類殘留物清除乾淨）。仔細一想，這還真有點像是對電視上銷售的許多柑橘類清潔劑的廉價替代。

8 Eat It烹飪搭檔

Coke can be used for a variety of cooking techniques. You can mix it half and half with BBQ sauce for an excellent marinade, and you can even casserole an entire chicken in it. Here is a tasty recipe for chicken pieces cooked on the stove top with coke – try it, you will be pleasantly surprised. The sugars give a deep glossy coating and caramelized flavor, while the citric acid (found in lemons) gives a nice tang. Coke also makes a great glaze for baked ham.

可樂可以被用在各種烹飪技巧中。您可以用它和燒烤醬汁1:1搭配調製出可口的醃泡汁，您甚至可以用它來煲整隻雞。在此爲您奉上一份用爐火烹製的美味可樂雞塊食譜——試一下，您會有意想不到的驚喜。糖類會給雞塊塗上深深的光澤，並且賦予焦糖風味；同樣，檸檬酸（發現於檸檬）使味道酸甜可口。可樂也可使烤腸滑潤可口。【譯者注：食譜附後】

7 De-Skunk除臭威士2

For those of you who live in areas where skunk smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to a bucket of water with detergent really helps to break the odor down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke – wait for a few minutes, then rinse off. The added bonus is that coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!

對於那些居住在時常會被臭鼬氣味困擾地方的人們，一罐可樂外加一桶含有清潔劑的水可以完全幫您除去異味。如果您不幸被它“擊中”，不要在意，站在噴頭下面，從頭到腳都淋上可樂——過幾分鐘，然後沖洗乾淨。就這麼簡單！最後再送您一份祕訣，讓您花一份錢得兩份實惠：可樂是極佳的頭髮護理品。

6 Pain Killer止痛高手

The chemicals in coca cola can be very effective to help neutralize the pain of jellyfish stings. The best thing about this is that while most people at the beach are unlikely to be carrying anti-sting lotions, they are likely to be carrying a bottle of coke. Just pour the coke over the area in which you have been stung and feel the relief. If you don’t happen to have any coke, the other alternative treatment is to pee on the stung part of your body – or to have someone else pee on it for you.

可口可樂的化學成分對水母蜇傷有很強的止痛效果。這個辦法的好處是，大部分人去海邊玩時不大可能特意帶上防蜇液，然而他們很可能要帶一瓶可樂。只用將可樂倒在被蜇的區域，然後就會感覺到疼痛的減輕。如果您實在找不到可樂，另一個可供選擇的療法就是對刺痛部分撒尿——當然，別人的尿也同樣有效。

5 De-blacken Pots鍋底除黑

Pots can sometimes get a black film on the bottom which is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by over-cooking or just natural discoloration due to highly acidic foods. To remove the black and restore your pot to new, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.

有時候鍋底會出現一薄層黑色物質，很難清洗掉；這是由於過度烹煮或高酸性食品所引起的變色。爲了消除頑固黑斑，恢復原鍋新貌，只用向其中倒入一罐可樂（或者只要剛好覆蓋着變黑的地方就行）然後放在小火的火爐上。大約一個小時之後，像平常一樣把鍋清洗乾淨就行了。

4 Clean Clothes清洗衣物

Grease stains are famously difficult to remove from clothing and stain removers can be very expensive. Here is a cheap solution: empty a can of coke into your wash along with the usual detergent and run it through a normal cycle. This is also quite effective for removing blood and it helps to deodorize smelly clothes.

衣物上的油漬是公認最難清洗的，然而去污劑可能又非常貴。這裏給您提供一個省錢的解決辦法：將一罐可樂連同普通的洗滌劑一起倒入洗衣機中，然後轉一個週期就OK了。這種方法對清洗血漬也十分有效，同時還可以去除衣服上的異味。

3 Kill Bugs消滅蟲子

This item also appeared on the beer list – and it works just the same. Pour some cola into a shallow dish and place it in the garden near the problem area. Slugs, snails, and other bugs will go in for a drink and never come out again! This is a very good first line of attack in your garden and it can obviously save you an enormous amount of money by reducing the need for pesticides. You can pour the left over coke (minus the bugs) onto plants that like acidic soil like azaleas and gardenias.

這一項在啤酒妙用中也提到過——它的原理是一樣的。在一張淺碟裏倒些可樂，然後把它放在花園中蟲子經常出沒的地方附近。鼻涕蟲、蝸牛、還有一些其他的蟲子會爬進去“享用”，然後就再也出不來了！在您的花園中這是多麼完美的一線出擊，並且這顯然爲您省下了買殺蟲劑所需的鉅額資金。之後，您可以將用過的可樂（除去蟲子的）澆灌喜歡酸性土壤的植物，像杜鵑和梔子。

2 Heal Yourself治療疾病

Coca cola is useful for a variety of ailments. The most common is for soothing upset stomachs. Just slowly sip a glass of flat coke and it should help to alleviate nausea. It is also good for people suffering from diarrhea or a sore throat. I would say that it can also cure hiccups but, frankly, a glass of water should do the same thing, as the chemicals in coke don’t offer any special “anti-hiccup” magic.

可口可樂對多種疾病都很有效。最常用的是緩解反胃。慢慢呷完一滿杯可樂，對緩解反胃有很大幫助。如果出現腹瀉、喉嚨痛的症狀，可樂也有很好的療效。我還想說的是它其實也可以治療打嗝，但是，老實說來，一杯水應該也可以解決這個問題，因爲可樂的化學成分中沒有能提供特殊“防打嗝”魔力的。

1 Make an Explosion“火山”噴發

Most people who have been around on the Internet for at least a few years will be familiar with the diet-coke-Mentos volcano. The idea is that you drop a Mentos into a bottle of coke and the chemical reaction causes the coke to spurt for miles (not literally of course). The video clip above shows a great example of this fun use for coke. Why not buy a bunch of bottles this weekend and see if you can do better than the efforts shown above?

大部分在網上混了幾年的人對可樂—曼坨珠火山可能並不陌生。它就是將一顆曼坨珠糖丟到一瓶可樂中，所引起的化學反應能使可樂噴出數英里高（當然有點誇張）。【譯者注：網上查得，噴出高度可超過一米！】上面的視頻剪輯展示了可樂這一有趣的玩法。這個週末爲什麼不多買幾瓶，看一下您能否比上面視頻中做的更好？

【附：食譜】

CHICKEN COKE-COLA 可樂雞塊

4 to 6 pieces chicken filets 4至6塊雞塊
1 pkg. scallions 一捆蔥
2 garlic cloves 兩瓣蒜
1/2 tsp. thyme 半茶匙百里香
3 tbsp. oil (olive oil) 3湯匙油（橄欖油）
1 oz. Coke-Cola 一盎司可口可樂

Season the chicken with salt, garlic and scallions. Leave it in refrigerator overnight. Next day, put the oil in the pan and heat it until the oil is hot. Put the chicken in the pan. When it's brownish on one side turn it to the other side. Then throw in the garlic and scallions and sprinkle the thyme over the chicken. When it is brownish on that side then pour the Coke-Cola over the chicken and keep the flame high until the coke is evaporated.

用食鹽、大蒜、蔥給雞塊調味。然後在冰箱裏放一夜。第二天，在平底鍋中倒入油，然後將油加熱。再將雞塊倒入鍋中。待其一面變爲褐色後翻換另一面。然後放入蒜和蔥，並在雞塊上撒上百里香。待這面也變爲褐色後倒入可口可樂，然後用大火燉之，直至可樂蒸發完。

Pierce each piece of chicken with the fork. Press it and move it around the pan in order to absorb the sugar. Cover the pan and leave it covered for 5-8 minutes after you turn off the stove. Larger pieces may need 2 or 3 more minutes of cooking. To be served over pasta or rice.

用叉子將雞塊刺破，按着在鍋中來回移動以吸收糖分。關掉爐火後，蓋上蓋子悶5—8分鐘，大塊的可能多需要兩三分鐘。最後放在意大利麪或米飯上，香甜美味，不可阻擋……