h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

1. to dry your face.

to catch the alcohol that you spill after a large number of s appear at the table you're drinking...

3. As a weapon to attack your opponent in combat.

4. to wrap round oneself on leaving the shower.

4) Write "Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians" on it in thick felt-tip to wave at a Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians concert.

6. Use it to sleep under whilst on a tour of the galaxy.

7. Insulation under oneself when doing floor excercises.

8.In a backpack to cushion those sharp edges that always seem to reach through the padding.

9. Use a towel to create a 101 uses list on H2G2.

10. To strain boiled vegetables.

11. Use it to flag down a car whilst hitching a ride...

12. Form a sling for a broken arm.

13. Eat it.

14. To trade for food in local markets in Africa and South America. I am told the going rate is one towel = 2 kg rice.

15. To hide from Ravenous Bugblatter Beasts

16. Soak in petrol and use as a wick for a petrol bomb.

17. Mopping up unsightly spillages.

Impress your gran by telling her you knitted it yourself.

19. (obvious one) laying on the sand while sunbathing.

You can use them for various stretching exercises.