How to Make an Emergency Lamp with Rice and Cooking Oil

If the power goes out at home,

there's a simple trick that can get you out of

a bind.

Just put rice in a cup and add

water until it's almost full.

Then, add a little cooking oil on

top.

Use a cotton swab as a wick and place

it in the center of the container.

Once lit, you'll have a homemade

light source that can

last up to three days and

three nights. A practical resource to have

ready for any

emergency.

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Original transcript (Spanish)

Si se corta la luz en tu casa, hay un truco simple que puede sacarte de apuros. Solo coloca arroz en una taza y añade agua hasta casi llenarla.

Luego, agrega un poco de aceite de cocina por encima. Usa un hisopo de algodón como mecha y colócalo en el centro del recipiente. Al encenderlo, tendrás una fuente de

luz casera que puede durar hasta tres días y tres noches. Un recurso práctico que conviene tener listo para cualquier emergencia.

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