1) The utensil that is used for Netilas Yadayim must be intact, not cracked, chipped, broken or have a hole. (See Mishna Berura 159:7)
A pitcher that has a spout through which the water is usually poured out , if the spout is the same height as the rest of the pitcher, it may be used and poured onto the hands via the spout. If the spout is higher than the pitcher, the water should be poured onto the hands via the side of the pitcher and not via the spout. ( See Mishna Berura 159:24. See also Chazon Ish Orach Chaim Siman 21:7 and Shu"t Ohr L'Tzion 46:1 for a more stringent view)
2) The utensil must be able to stand on its own accord. Therefore if the base of the glass broke off it is no longer suitable for Netilas Yadayim.
However, if the utensil was initially manufactured as such that it cannot stand on its own, such as cone shaped cups, it is considered an acceptable utensil and may be used for Netilas Yadayim. (See She'arim Metzuyanim B'Halacha to Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 40:3 )
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Stale Matza, or any Matza[or bread] that can no longer be eaten, may be discarded. The best thing to do with any leftover bread (including Matza) is to feed them to the birds or ducks and the like, so as not to waste Hashem's bread.
However, if it is no longer edible, it may Halachically be disgarded.
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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