If you ever find yourself in an emergency and you need a light source, it turns out that these two household staples can work together as a makeshift candle!

All you need is a stick of butter and toilet paper. Cut your stick of butter in half so you can make two candles. Roll your toilet paper into a wick and using a paperclip or skewer, shove your toilet paper wick into the middle of your stick of butter. Light your butter candle and you’re good to go! Each tablespoon should burn for about an hour.

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