Goal:
how to clean a cast iron skillet
Answer:
pour some coarse salt into the pan and use half a potato to rub it in until that mess has broken up and can be rinsed away.

Goal:
when calling customer support and getting an automated system
Answer:
press # over and over again. It forces the system to connect you to a human

Goal:
How to flatten dough for pie crust.
Answer:
Flatten dough with rolling pin until it's about 1/8 of an inch thick.

Goal:
How do you cook a potato in the microwave?
Answer:
Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high power for three to four minutes per potato.