Serioulsly, I didn't get a good enough look to remember just how they were composed, I remember they were white, about the same diameter as a pencil and maybe between 2" & 3" long. they were very very quickly "touched" to just inside the nostrils and ears.
Thinking about it, It does makes sense lowering the temperature by dipping in alcohol.

I would just like to say at this point that I take no responsibility for any result of your actions , but would advise that if you do try it , then to do this in your bathroom next to a full sink of water so as to be able to quickly dip your head & certainly nowhere near curtains\drapes etc. There is something about your Usename that is worrying me .

All the best.

Dunk