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Needy drunkard reveals uncorking technique sans corkscrew [video]
You know you’ve been there: on the street, desperate for another bottle, being filmed by your friends and without a corkscrew. Okay, maybe not on the street or desperate as with this guy in the video, but definitely without a corkscrew! Here’s a technique that Khrushchev would likely endorse the next time that situation arises! My only question: do you decant before serving? (Thanks, Richard!)
Related: “Forget the saber: try opening champagne with champagne! [video]“
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