I miss the electric coil stoves. I used to prop a screwdriver in them to heat the tip to melt holes in plastic. Using a drill works better really...but what broke college kid has a drill right?
Gas stoves were great for making quick incubators too. Set a coffee can over the pilot light and add a thermometer and adjust the padding til the temps just right. Worked well for emergencies if you didn't have an incubator or a heating pad. I haven't found any use for our glass top stove except cooking. Probably for the best eh?
