Extraordinary uses for ordinary items....Asprin you say?

Some ordinary, unassuming household objects have super powers. And most of these items cost less than a couple of bucks. So the next time you stain a shirt, smell something funky or think about tossing a banana peel, check these 100-plus uses first. Not only will you be going green, you'll be saving some green. --By Aisha Sultan

Aspirin
(JOE KOHEN, BLOOMBERG NEWS)
• Remove perspiration stains from white fabric by dissolving two aspirin in half a cup of warm water and applying to the fabric for a couple hours before washing.

• Eliminate chlorine discoloration from hair by dissolving eight tablets in a glass of water and rubbing into your hair. Leave for about 10 minutes and rinse. Shampoo.

• Reduce pimples by making a paste of water and crushed aspirin. Cover the pimple and rinse after a few minutes.

• Recharge a car battery by dropping two tablets into the battery. The aspirin's acetylsalicylic acid will combine with the battery's sulfuric acid to produce one charge. Drive to the nearest service station.