While there are more than 40,000 different varieties of rice being grown for consumption on every continent (with the exception of Antarctica), uncooked rice can be useful as well. It can be used to rescue waterlogged cell phones, prevent salt in shakers from getting clumpy, and de-gunk your coffee grinder.

However, when it comes to the shelf-life of your rice, it all depends on what type it is. According to The Pioneer Woman, white rice varieties like "long-grain, sushi, jasmine, and basmati" will remain edible indefinitely if they remain unopened, but you’ll have to keep opened rice in something that is airtight, cool, and dry so it doesn’t spoil.