He said the cap also pushed his lips away from the bottle’s opening, causing him to spill. “I’d have a sticky soda beard,” he said. “You have to basically relearn how to drink.” ...

Everyone calm down; no need to panic. Before the invention of the bottle opener, in 1894, there were spoons. Screw caps also ...

Instead, here's how to open a bottle with something you don't have to be as careful with: your basic disposable lighter. First , get a good grip around the very top of the neck.