Fun fact: This is the post that was the reason I created this sub. And hence also the first post on this sub.

Translation: if you put a wooden spoon on top of a boiling pot, it will prevent spilling in case the boiling water start rising and tries to overflow.

Not sure if it works but I already heard of it somewhere

This doesn't work. I've tried it several times. There's no difference between having a wooden spoon on tge pot or a metal spatula. It just doesn't work.

Also: this only works with old spoons. Many new ones have Coatings on them that prevents this. Or i think that's the reason - correct my If i'm wrong.