Perhaps you overstocked on canned foods during the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020. Perhaps you're camping and discover you've forgotten a key ingredient for dinner. It would be best if you had a can opener for whatever reason, and it's gone missing. There is yet hope: Here are five easy can-opening methods that don't require a can opener.

Before you start learning any tactics, keep in mind that metal cans are quite sharp, even when opened with a can opener. So, if you're going to try a DIY method of opening a can, we implore you to be more cautious!

Acknowledge the following tips to open a can without a cap opener-

Concrete

The rock or concrete technique could be the best option if you're camping or spending time outside. This method requires no tools other than a handy slab of concrete (yep, a curb will suffice) or a giant boulder, as the description says.

To get it to operate, place the can upside down on the concrete or rock so that the lid is on the hard surface. Then, using a large amount of pressure, rub the can's lid back and forth on the concrete to produce friction that will remove the lid. To see if the magic has begun, check the lid, then spin and repeat. You'll eventually find that the lid has loosened enough for you to remove it.