Cork tunnel

When rinsing out a wine bottle, use a thumb if you're going to shake water inside the container, as opposed to the cork (especially the plastic-rubber variety); the hole left by the corkscrew can act like a small tunnel through which the agitated water can travel, which could in turn coat you with a wine-water mixture.

Tepid water

Tepid water is a mixture of two parts cold water to one part boiling water and is frequently used in breadmaking.

Salt water, pasta

Salt prevents pasta from sticking while cooking. Salt water has a lower boiling point and will reach a boil faster. Therefore, add the salt to the water in order to expediate the cooking process.

Salt water

Adding salt to water lowers its boiling point, so you'll reach a boil faster.

Post shower

After showering, towel yourself off while standing in the shower stall before you step out. This way, you'll prevent the floor/bathroom mat from being soaked in water.

Flushing cravings

A good way to keep your appetite in check is to swill water to get the previously-eaten food's taste out of your mouth. By removing the leftover taste you will be less inclined to have a second helping if you're not hungry.