Have you ever reached for a bottle of Elmer’s glue, craft glue, or another adhesive that has been up on a shelf for a few months (or a few years), only to discover that it has completely dried out?

Q: Some time ago, I heard an unusual home remedy: using Elmer's glue to prevent blistering on a burned hand. I burned myself last night and initially iced my hand. Since I've never had much luck with ...