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Green, a former advertising copywriter, began investigating alternative product uses when he worked on a promotion for Nestea.

"One guy said he used to get bad sunburns sailing and he'd soothe himself by soaking in a tub of instant tea," Green says. "Now that's taking a whole new meaning to a Nestea plunge."

But his advertising team soon found that the tannic acid in tea does have some benefits for sunburn sufferers. After consulting hundreds of companies, here are a few of his findings:

Jell-O Hair Mousse: Smear a little Jell-O on your comb and watch what happens. Styling gel and gelatin aren't all that different. So when that big interview comes along, open the fridge. Whipped cream is optional.

Adolph's Bee Sting Tenderizer: When a bee or wasp attacks, use Adolph's Meat Tenderizer. The enzymes in Adolph's meat tenderizer break down the proteins in the venom.

Aunt Jemima's Sore Throat Remedy: Two teaspoons of Aunt Jemima's syrup supposedly soothes an irritated throat.

Campbell's Tomato Skunk Cure: When you're menaced by a skunk, dump two 1-quart tomato juice cans into a bucket and sponge yourself vigorously. The acids from the tomatoes neutralizes the skunk smell. Kraft Mayonnaise Lice Killer: Smear a little mayo on those critters in your scalp. Wrap your hair in Saran Wrap, and wait two hours. If the lice don't leave you, at least you're ready for lunch.

Buck Wolf is entertainment producer at ABCNEWS.com. The Wolf Files is published Tuesdays. If you want to receive weekly notice when a new column is published, join the e-mail list.