The easiest way to get out a difficult cork
What do you do when you have a glass jar that is difficult to open? You probably bang it on the kitchen counter and/or put the neck of the jar under hot water.

The latter approach is the answer when it comes to getting out a stubborn cork in a wine bottle. Just put the neck of the wine bottle under hot water for 10 seconds which makes the glass expand temporarily so you can easily remove the cork with a corkscrew.

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