A handy bit of knowledge to have when dealing with swollen fingers and rings that won't come off. An alternative to cutting the ring off.
http://www.survivallife.com/2013/08/26/sneaky-medical-trick-that-helps-remove-a-stuck-ring/
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://peakprosperity.com/trick-to-remove-a-stuck-ring/