Most of us were taught to crack eggs against the edge of our countertop, but after you've fished out shell fragments from your eggs, you realize there must be a better way.

This method causes tiny fractures in the shell, which are pushed into the egg and pierce the yolk. This is a problem if you need to separate the yolk and white for a recipe.

According to the CDC, salmonella can be found on egg shells, and tiny fragments in the egg can lead to food-borne illnesses if the eggs aren't cooked until firm or are used raw.

A single whack on a flat surface is the best method to crack eggs. Reduce shell fragments by cracking the egg on the countertop with one smack to the egg's equator.