In the well-known fable Androcles and the Lion, a tiny splinter brought the mighty lion to his knees. And if you’ve ever had a spiky splinter puncture your tender skin, you can relate. Getting a ...

This isn't exactly new information, but many of you will be shocked to learn - as I was this morning - that a bit of raw garlic is an effective splinter-removal tool. Yes, The Old Farmer's Almanac ...

A hair splinter, sometimes called a hair sliver, happens when a strand of hair pierces through the top layer of your skin. This may sound like a minor injury, but hair splinters can be very painful, ...