Oh colander, we never knew you! Eclipse-watching and 3 other uses for the humble utensil

Many people took to twitter, this week, to chronicle their rekindled love affair with the colander.

Colander action at the Greenwood's. #eclipse2015 pic.twitter.com/qEp5vMntIC — Emma Greenwood (@emmajgreenwood) March 20, 2015

  Though not everyone got it right.

"Lorraine Kelly said bring a colander" #eclipse2015 @shropshirestar #lilleshall pic.twitter.com/9Qm6bxITMC — Peter Hawkins (@PeterH_Greens) March 20, 2015

This hitherto unknown colander-use made us wonder what other uses this unassuming gadget could be hiding: 1 Lights, colander...action Colourful old colanders provide awesome DIY lighting solutions. Via Eric Herot Flickr 2 Colanders Retirement Centre Where all good colanders retire. These strainers make cute hanging baskets. Via Hometalk.com 3 Sweet Solution This kitchen conundrum has plagued us forever. The question of how to set a chocolate coating on homemade truffles is at last settled.   Via Claire Sutton Flickr