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 Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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Un-Stick Stuck Photos

Today, lots of folks are converting favorite photos of cherished moments with family and friends from regular prints to digital photos, where, once scanned into your PC, they can be restored to pristine condition. You can then make them better than new with photo management software. But what if you find some of your old photos are stuck together? How can you separate them without damaging the image? Easy! Just put them in the freezer for 20 minutes and gently break them apart with a butter knife. It may take two or more tries before they loosen. It's worth noting that Marilyn Monroe was born on this day, and one of her hit movies was ?Some Like It Hot,? which is your second choice if freezing doesn't work. For super-stuck prints, try heating photos from the back with a hair dryer to gently soften the reverse side. Use extra care prying warmed photos apart, as the softened surface can be easily damaged. Then scan Marilyn and all your other pictures into photo perpetuity!

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