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Tie a monkey's fist knot

How to tie a monkey's fist knot

This video will show you how to tie a monkey's fist (the knot, not the primate- you would have to find another video for that).

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Make a fishing spear survival weapon

How to make a fishing spear survival weapon

Catching your own fish today is nothing more than a mere hobby, thanks to commercial fishermen and aquafarming. But one day, you might actually have to do it. Think "Lost"… think deserted island… ...

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Make a soda can stove

How to make a soda can stove

When you're in need of a quick stove in the wilderness… Coca-Cola to the rescue. It's a simple backpacking stove made with a knife, alcohol, and Coke (you don't really need Coke, any old aluminum soda can will ...

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Build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

How to build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

Here are eyewitness Eskimo secrets to building your very own igloo. The key is very cold blocks of snow/ice. Snow/ice is not the powder that falls in your yard. It needs to be brick like. Firm, hard and sturdy ...

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Make a survival fire from a battery and staple

How to make a survival fire from a battery and staple

Staple. Battery. Fire. That is it. There's not much else beyond that. What took cavemen centuries is as simple as touching two basic items together. Then bam. Spark.

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How To Survive a Fall Through Ice

Survive a Fall Through Ice

Yes, the weather outside is frightful, but what could be more delightful on a cold winter morning than getting out of the house, breathing ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How to survive a flood

Survive a flood

James A. Donnelly has lived through floods since he was a child in Pennsylvania, each one giving him more insight into effective flood ...more

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How To Survive a Hurricane

Survive a Hurricane

A hurricane is classified as any tropical or subtropical storm with winds above 74 MPH. Those of us who live on the gulf coast have seen our ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Survive a Kidnapping

Survive a Kidnapping

Anyone may be kidnapped or have a member of their family kidnapped. Unfortunately, most people don't know how to deal with kidnappers or how ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Survive a Long Fall

Survive a Long Fall

" If at first you don't succeed, skydiving isn't for you " - Arthur McAuliff What can you do if you slip off the scaffolding 10 stories ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Survive a School or Workplace Shooting

Survive a School or Workplace Shooting

What would you do if a shooting happened in your own school or workplace? It is a scary thought, but it is something that could happen to ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Survive a Shark Attack

Survive a Shark Attack

Few animals evoke sheer terror in the way a shark does. Fortunately, sharks attack people only very rarely, and most species of shark are ...more

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How To Survive a Super Comet Hitting Earth

Survive a Super Comet Hitting Earth

A large comet could come from the outer reaches of the solar system at very short notice. See how you could survive a comet impact like the ...more

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How To Survive a Tornado

Survive a Tornado

It is often said that tornadoes are nature's most violent storms, and for good reason. Not only do tornadoes carry winds up to 320 ...more

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How To Survive a Tsunami

Survive a Tsunami

A tsunami is a series of destructive and very dangerous waves that result from earthquake activity or some other type of underwater ...more

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Views 446

How To Survive a Tsunami (for Kids)

Survive a Tsunami (for Kids)

A tsunami is a series of huge waves that come from something happening under the sea that disturbs the water, such as an earthquake or an ...more

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How To Survive an Earthquake

Survive an Earthquake

Earthquakes can be among the most destructive natural disasters. Earthquakes cannot be predicted, but your chances of survival are much ...more

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How To Survive an Encounter with a Crocodile or Alligator

Survive an Encounter with a Crocodile or Alligator

Crocodilians--alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and their kin--kill ...more

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How To Survive in Dangerous Times

Survive in Dangerous Times

These days we find ourselves looking over our shoulders, into our surroundings that may seem threatening and ominous. Here are a few things ...more

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How To Survive in the Wild

Survive in the Wild

If you ever find yourself stranded in the wild,certain things can mean the difference between life and death, and a piece of string can do ...more

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How To Survive on a Desert Island

Survive on a Desert Island

A desert island may sound inhospitable, but with the proper knowledge, anyone can survive on one. Solar Stills A solar still is a device ...more

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How To Survive the Wilderness With Just a Knife

Survive the Wilderness With Just a Knife

Believe it or not, survival in a temperate environment is easy. In the woods one can die from a number of different things. However, by ...more

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How to survive hiking in the Appalachian mountains

Survive hiking in the Appalachian mountains

In this survival video series, learn how to survive hiking in the Appalachian Mountains from hiking expert David Jackel. David will teach ...more

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How To Tell if a Mirror Is Two Way or Not

Tell if a Mirror Is Two Way or Not

A two-way mirror is glass which, on one side, provides a reflection, but on the other side, functions as a window. It is used to observe ...more

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How To Tell Time Without a Clock

Tell Time Without a Clock

For many people, knowing the correct time is vital to everyday life. If you're in an unfamiliar environment without any kind of clock ...more

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How To Thwart an Abduction Attempt

Thwart an Abduction Attempt

Kidnappings occur all over the world and for all sorts of reasons. Kidnappings involve family members, sexual predators, and ransom seekers ...more

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How to tie a constrictor knot

Tie a constrictor knot

Learn different knots! In this video, I'll show you how to tie a Constrictor Knot, a binding knot. useful knot in closing neck of sacks

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How to tie a hangman's noose knot

Tie a hangman's noose knot

Probably the most iconic of knots, this knot is easy to make and absorbs movement and shock extremely well.

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How to tie a noose

Tie a noose

Forget boy scouts, you can learn the most important part right here; This video will show you how to properly tie a noose.

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How to use a bow and drill set to make fire

Use a bow and drill set to make fire

Use a bow and drill set to make fire. The spindle is extended using a deer canon bone and the chuck is yucca with a black willow bit on the ...more

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How To Use a Fire Extinguisher

Use a Fire Extinguisher

Chances are you will encounter a fire at least once in your life. Hopefully you will have read this before an emergency occurs. This article ...more

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How to use a Millbank bag water filter

Use a Millbank bag water filter

A Millbank bag is a great way to filter water into drinking water. While bacteria is not removed by a Millbank bag, large debris is ...more

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How to use a portable dry-pack food canner for food storage

Use a portable dry-pack food canner for food storage

Learn how to use a portable dry-pack food canner for food storage ...more

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How To Walk a Compass Bearing

Walk a Compass Bearing

If you're out in the wild and the cloud/mist/fog closes in, you can walk with safety, if you have a map and compass. Who knows? This might ...more

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How To Walk Silently

Walk Silently

Walking silently is an art that most people have not successfully developed. With practice, one can improve and master the art of stealth ...more

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Views 585

How to make an emergency signal with a CD

Make an emergency signal with a CD

If you plan to travel in a remote location, grab a CD before you go it could save your life. Here's how to use a CD to make an emergency ...more

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How To Make Fire Without Matches or a Lighter

Make Fire Without Matches or a Lighter

No matches? No lighter? No problem! Now you can make a fire using some simple household objects: steel wool and batteries. Rub the battery ...more

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How to protect yourself and your home from Radon

Protect yourself and your home from Radon

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from this toxin by watching this how to video.

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How to stay rash free during the summer

Stay rash free during the summer

Learning to recognize and steer clear of poison ivy can keep you itch-free this season. Poison ivy, oak and sumac are a real pain for most ...more

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How To Survive a Knife Threat

Survive a Knife Threat

Dealing with a knife attacker is never going to be easy, and your are more than likely to get cut or get hurt. If you can get out of the ...more

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How to layer when in the snow

Layer when in the snow

Before heading to the snow be sure to properly layer yourself. Incase of being stranded and how to keep warm this video will teach you. He ...more

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How to stay hydrated

Stay hydrated

One of the key tips when stranded in the cold is to stay hydrate. He explains to you all the techniques to use around you. For example you ...more

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How to survive in the jungle

Survive in the jungle

Experts tell you what you need to do when stranded in the jungle. Like how to build a shelter, what kind of ground or trees to look for ...more

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How to survive in the savannah

Survive in the savannah

This video explains on how to survive in the Savannah. He gives you 10 comandments that you should go by to survive. A couple are to keep ...more

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How to recruit friends to your troop as a Boy Scout

Recruit friends to your troop as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can ...more

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How to survive in the snow

Survive in the snow

When trapped in the snow you will need to try and start a fire to stay warm. Here are some good tips on how to build a fire and where. He ...more

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Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

Beautiful Animated Boxes Conducted by Drummer

You don't want to miss this animation. The overall concept -particularly the color, movement and sound- is beautiful. The piece is entitled "Box Animation, performed by Mike Edel, and created by ...

Real Life Plastic Green Army Man

Whether you're into cosplay or not, this life sized army "figurine" is awesome. The photo realistic plastic toy soldier was a contestant in a cosplay competition at Italy's Lucca Comics ...

I Want a Robo-Chef in My Kitchen

This year's FOOMA International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition had a few robots I wouldn't mind hanging around my kitchen. The sushi-bot's hand is amazing... if only it could make the sushi ...

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