[Q]: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal:
Can you pop your thumb out of place?

[A]: Thumb Dislocation. A thumb dislocation occurs when the tissues, or ligaments, that hold the joint together are torn. The bones then move, or are dislocated, out of their normal position. ... They should generally not be left in place longer than 3 weeks to avoid stiffness and loss of joint function.

[Q]: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal:
To make sure the nails and plugs are the same height for a coin bank.

[A]: Once the nails are hammered in the appropriate places, pull them out, and cut the tips of the nails off. Once all the tips are cut, hammer the nails back in.

[Q]: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal:
how to keep cheese from burning in the oven

[A]: add the cheese five minutes before the dish is to be removed.

[Q]: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal:
How to thin a soup that is too thick?

[A]:
Remove some of the soup mixture and add equal parts water or stock to that mixture, let it mix and then pour it back into the soup on a low temperature