One time on Usenet, "nancree" > said:

> There have been lots of posts here about peeling egg shells, but this
> one has a new tip.
> "After draining hot water from the pan, shake the pan back and forth to
> crack the shells.
> Add enough ice water to cover and let cool. The water seeps under the
> broken shells, allowing them to be slipped off without a struggle."
> Sounds like a good idea.

I've never heard this one before, sounds worth a try...

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