Milk of magnesia is a saline-based laxative that can treat constipation, as long as there's no indication of a bowel obstruction. The saline in the milk of magnesia works like a sponge when it hits the colon, drawing water into the area to soften the stool and ease its passage.
Floating Eggs. Eggs can float in water when the air cell has enlarged enough to keep it buoyant. This means the egg is old, but it may be perfectly safe to use. Crack the egg into a bowl and check for an off-odor or unusual appearance - a spoiled egg will have an unpleasant odor when you break open the shell, either when raw or cooked.
Over weeks, the inside of the egg loses a bit of mass while gaining a bit of buoyant-providing air, and you are left with an egg that floats. Hereâs the basic rundown for how your eggs should look in cold water: If just one to two days old, the egg will lay almost flat along the bottom of the pan.