Question: How can I easily extract a splinter?
Option 0: fill a container that has a top slightly larger than the area where the splinter is with very cold ice  water(80 % full), press against the area by centering where the splinter is, hold for a few min., the pressure will help dislodge the splinter and you can pull it out easily.
Option 1: fill a container that has a top slightly larger than the area where the splinter is with very hot water(80 % full), press against the area by centering where the splinter is, hold for a few min., the pressure will help dislodge the splinter and you can pull it out easily.
Answer: 1