Everyone, or almost everyone, who studied at a school or university, had instinctively encountered spars. Some, or rather many, even used them. You don't mean I didn't use it?

  No!!! Really? Well, let's say we believe it. So, today's topic is about 10 of the most unique spars.

   Tiny bundles of paper, 'harmoshka's', handwriting with a pen in the classical style - all these are variations of spurgals, which are successfully exposed not only to the students, but also to the teachers. Even superficial acquaintance with the experience of using spark plugs shows that the real original, completely unobservable, was invented with extreme cunning, and therefore there were not many very high-performance spark plugs.

   However, such spars in history have become not only a simple exhibit in the museums of many educational centers, but also a cause for pride. As everywhere else, there are classics in the field of cunning copying. Although history has not preserved their names, their work still lives.

   The criteria for selecting the rating of these spark plugs are not only their inventiveness, but also their effectiveness, accessibility, and ease of use.

10. Inscriptions

   At first glance, it may seem that nothing is easier than the simplest handwriting. Many have done so, and there is nothing surprising about it. But this seems to be the case only at first glance, for acquaintance with such kinds of spark plugs is a further confirmation of the old observation that everything is very simple. For example, have you ever thought of writing "spore" between your fingers or writing the necessary equations on cushions at the tips of your fingers in ultra-thin fonts?

  Girls have much more opportunities in this type of sparkling. Why, you say? Taking into account their wardrobe, it is possible to write on the knee under the skirt. Many girls took advantage of this opportunity without wasting it. However, this method is outdated today and has lost its effectiveness. Because there is no rule anywhere that teachers with "big eyes" must be from among men!

  If a woman teacher who supervises the exam invites a girl who is using such a "spargalka" to a separate room and conducts an examination, she will not only be disqualified from the exam, but even worse - her good name will be stained forever. Currently, a more modern version has appeared, one of the latest "innovations" is "know-how" - manicure with a splint. In short, there is a space for creativity, it is only necessary to master it.

  The plus is that it is very easy to take with you, hide immediately, and have a high chance of being copied.

   Disadvantages: it can damage the skin, the "material" for writing is limited, it is less suitable for boys.

9. Hidden "bomb"

   "Bomb" refers to a spark plug that is pre-prepared for questions and handed over as its own work during examination or control work.

  There are several methods for preparing such "spores." For example, the text is written beforehand with a pen that does not write, and in the exam, it is kept with a pen that writes on the trail of this writing. Another option is to put two white papers on top of each other and write the answers on the paper on top. At the time of writing, the pen is pressed and written with intense pressure. The paper on it is discarded, and the "white" paper is drawn along the traces on it during the examination with a pen that writes well.

   Plus: high efficiency.

  Disadvantages: it can only be used when there are clear answers to the questions of all tickets; it is very difficult to use if the work must be written on sheets with a heraldic seal.

8. Hidden

   Sometimes it is much more difficult to take a spigot inside than to take it out of it: it is required to leave personal belongings in one place, the phones are turned off and collected in the first compartment, or it is forbidden to bring them in at all, etc. In this case, the method of hiding the sparring on the heel of the shoe comes to the rescue. This, of course, does not mean that it will eventually be possible to copy. However, the fact that you have your own resources and a slightly optimistic attitude towards your inventiveness. At the same time, it is necessary to mention the spigot inscribed on the sole of the shoe, if the material and color allow it.

   The plus side: the possibility of bringing the spark plug inside is 100%.

   Disadvantages: If you can't do it, you'll have to say goodbye to your favorite shoes, which can be uncomfortable to use.

7. Enthusiasm for espionage

  In this thematic blog, we've combined several techniques for moving with the help of technical devices that were only available in popular spy fiction films 15-20 years ago. Today, it is impossible to surprise anyone with the tools listed below.

  In recent times, very simple and very cheap invisible ink pens have become very popular. The text written with it disappears after a minute. The inscription on it can only be seen by illuminating a special flashlight located at the other end of this pen.

   With the help of Bluetooth technology, along with the mic and phone, one can mention another useful gadget - a GPS pen. It has a built-in microphone (which allows the outside person to read the question and then record the answers with microphones). Most modern organizers, in appearance, do not differ from ordinary calculators (in many places, the use of calculators during examinations is not prohibited). By storing enough information in their memory, it can be used "legally."

   Advantages: avoidance, high efficiency, and the ability to work with a large database.

   Disadvantages: high cost, technical failure, and the inability to use it everywhere.

6. Miniature spatula

   In interviews with teachers on the transfer in exams, they often talked about so many tiny spars, hidden in unimaginable places, that one can't help but be surprised. One of the most common cases is the manufacture of a splint concealed in the form of a women's ring. For this purpose, a cover is used from above and appears as an eye decoration for this ring. Not everyone can make such a ring with their own hands, so it is much more profitable to buy a ready-made version.

   A still more exaggerated display of dexterity is a scraper from a simple eraser. The author of this spark plug has left only the shell of the eraser and dug a kind of hole in it. A "spore" of several sheets is placed inside the formed cavity, and the upper surface is painted in the color of the eraser.

   The plus side: 2 things are inside 1 thing - both the spark plug and the possibility of hiding it immediately.

  Disadvantages: difficulty in preparation, extremely small size.

5. Office supplies

   There is a lot of room for fantasy and creativity here. There are many ways of making sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling sparkling. For example, you can inscribe equations with a needle on a ruler, or you can hide a paper "spore" inside a piece of stationery, such as an empty marker tube.

   The surprising story, however, is quite different. You've probably heard the story of the Lepacha, who attacked a leopard. Undoubtedly, this is a work done with jewelry elegance. Another unknown author, inspired by such a valuable example, carved out a solution to more than 10 problems with a simple pencil! Eventually, the teacher noticed this, but the work done with this level of persistence, diligence, and incredible patience did not cause the teacher's anger, but rather admiration, and this work was evaluated as "excellent."

   Advantages: it is easy to carry with it, it can be used without hiding, and very strict measures may not be taken if they are detected.

    Disadvantages: the complexity of the preparation process, limited space for the spark plug.

4. Smart Watches

   We would like to provide information about this technical device for a number of reasons. First, to once again express our deep respect for the era of high technology and its impact on every sphere of our lives, including such a simple thing as migration.

Secondly, smartwatches (English - smart watch) are one of the things that most people, including those taking exams, are not yet familiar with. Using such a thing with intelligence increases the likelihood of success in passing the exam.

   This device is designed for the convenience of performing certain tasks of modern smartphones. The most important thing from the point of view of the topic we are interested in is the possibility of using messages and social networks. In this case, copying depends on dexterity. "Spore" is so easy to hide, just one click on the device - the clock's dial will be displayed on its display.

   Cell phones are also available in the form of wristwatches. They have a broader set of tasks. This creates additional opportunities for downloading.

   Plus points: efficiency, all the possibilities of technical spars, the appearance that does not cause excessive questions to the teacher.

   Disadvantages: cost, compatibility with modern mobile devices.

 3. A pen full of answers

    Under this heading is a very interesting and unique phenomenon. Because of its uniqueness, we decided to highlight it as a separate item and thereby reflect our respect for human ingenuity and inventiveness.

   At one of the exams, two young students decided to copy the answer in a very original way.

   They bought sixty identical pencils, and on the lids of each one they engraved the numbers of the tickets, and on the pencils themselves they engraved the answers. After that, what's required is good vision and a clear selection of the right pen from the backpack. At first glance, the idea seems not new, but its practical application and patience are at least highly valued.

   Plus points: efficiency, inconspicuousness.

   Disadvantages: complexity.

2. Bottle of carbonated water

  In its time, such a spark plug occupied a special place in a university museum in Germany. Indeed, the person who first made a spark plug in this way had excellent thinking skills. The idea was that the label on the bottle of Coca-Cola with the formulations and other technical specifications had been replaced by a graphics editor with the label on the spark plug on the right topic. Think of it, the exam-going teacher would have thought of looking for a spigot on the label of a Coca-Cola bottle lying quietly on the desk.

   The plus points are: extreme rarity, effectiveness, the ability to take the exam without hiding it without causing suspicion.

   Disadvantages: very little space to unload the shard.

1. Your own knowledge

Finally, you and I have come to the first place.

    This is the truth, no matter how it is transformed. Let us leave aside all philosophical arguments and moralizations and consider this matter with common sense. Undoubtedly, it can be argued that even the best and rarest and most unique splint cannot replace thorough examination preparation in your long-term perspective. True, it is very difficult, and sometimes it seems impossible. Always remember that the splint can help you prepare for the exam, but it can never replace the preparation itself.

  Studying, preparing for exams is a very difficult process. Therefore, work on yourself, exercise constantly, develop your memory, and do not fill your head with completely unnecessary information. And the best spark plug for you is your own brain. Yes, yes, the bearer of your knowledge is your own brain. Before you take an exam, remember that the teachers who are taking the exam are not your enemies. They are only persons who monitor your level of preparedness for the purpose of checking. Don't deceive yourself or anyone else, because sparkles, like dinosaurs, should only remain in the past.

   Some time, in a few years' time, you will realize that sparklers are the seed of deceit. So, don't waste your time and be prepared!

    We sincerely wish students success in completing the sessions!

Collector Ma'mura Turaeva.