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Start a campfire with jumper cables and a car battery

How to start a campfire with jumper cables and a car battery

I never thought I'd use another No. 2 pencil again until I saw this ingenious idea... making fire with pencil lead, jumper cables ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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How to fight off a shark attack

Fight off a shark attack

Don't play dead and don't splash. Strike back. Hit its eyes and gills. This is National Geographic's excellent tutorial on how to survive a ...more

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How to assess snow stability using a compression test

Assess snow stability using a compression test

Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche ...more

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How to assess snow stability using a Rutschblock test

Assess snow stability using a Rutschblock test

Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche ...more

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How to be safe when there's lightning

Be safe when there's lightning

Great public service announcement for kids and lightning do's and don'ts. Leon the lion explains to kids what to do if outdoors and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
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How to recognize and avoid poison ivy

Recognize and avoid poison ivy

Life is not always a walk in the woods, but when it is, make sure you don’t step in the poison ivy. Leaves of three, don't touch me or ...more

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How to survive a hiking trip in the woods

Survive a hiking trip in the woods

Out for a leisurely hike in the woods? Well, don't leave home without a few simple supplies or you could be facing a survival situation ...more

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How to survive against large predators in the wild

Survive against large predators in the wild

Big predators pose a big threat unless you know what to do under attack. HOW TO SURVIVE advises making lots of noise, freezing when ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to survive an emergency with your phone

Survive an emergency with your phone

Your mobile phone could be a life saver. In an emergency situation, knowing what services your mobile provides is crucial. From emergency ...more

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How to survive falling through ice

Survive falling through ice

Use caution on seemingly solid ice, because if you fall through, it'll be difficult to get yourself out. HOW TO SURVIVE instructs you how ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to tell directions without a compass

Tell directions without a compass

No compass or map? No problem. Figure your way out of the wilderness just by looking around you. You will need a stick, two rocks, and the ...more

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How to choose an inflatable PFD personal flotation device

Choose an inflatable PFD personal flotation device

The best flotation device is the one you wear. There are many choices ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to measure snow slope incline for avalanche safety

Measure snow slope incline for avalanche safety

Bill Atkinson demonstrating how to measure slope incline in the Otago ...more

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How to prevent rock fall injuries in mines

Prevent rock fall injuries in mines

This how-to video teaches the importance of proper roof scaling in underground mining to avoid injury and improve work conditions. Rock ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to stay safe in mines with underground supports

Stay safe in mines with underground supports

Winner of the NIOSH 2001 Alice Hamilton Award for Excellence in Educational Materials, Miner Mike Saves The Day exudes both humor and wisdom ...more

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How to survive a rattlesnake bite

Survive a rattlesnake bite

Survive a rattlesnake bite. Keep your wounded area still and below the heart. The venom is extremely poisonous. Most people survive, but ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to use mobile equipment in underground mines

Use mobile equipment in underground mines

Hazards In Motion teaches mobile equipment safety for underground miners. The how-to video follows the misadventures of Ben, a new miner ...more

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How to avoid insect bites while hiking

Avoid insect bites while hiking

Insects can be a big nuisance while you are hiking. Different parts of the country and different parts of the world have different kinds of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to avoid mosquito bites

Avoid mosquito bites

The female mosquito feeds on blood so she can develop eggs, but in the process she can transmit disease. This video gives tips on how to ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by ttassinari | Comments 0
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How to defend against deadly mosquitoes

Defend against deadly mosquitoes

Ow! Mosquitoes! They spread Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue Fever and now West Nile Virus. Joe Sherinski shares four means of attack that he ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by nsanderson | Comments 0
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How to drive off road and get un-stuck

Drive off road and get un-stuck

Learn how to stay in one piece while driving off the road. Ray Mears from the BBC shares his top tips on driving on the sand. With ...more

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No Lightsaber Required: DIY Jar Jar Binks Salad

Yum, geekdom fun. A Jar Jar salad. Wonderfully silly How-To from Only Knives: "A side dish from the Dark Side: Sculpt Jar Jar Binks out of a root vegetable." You'll need some serious ...

Sculpt Melted Cassette Tape Puddles Into Skulls

Cool cassette tape art by Atlanta based artist Brian Dettmer. From Design Boom: "...Dettmer was walking down the street he spotted a dead bird and an idea hit him. ‘here was this thing that used ...

This Dude Builds Glaciers. Here's How.

Most DIY freaks do-it-themselves because they love it. Because they're curious, creative, and like to take the long road (or figure out an ingenious short cut). In the case of Chewang Norphel (aka the ...

DIY Contortionist-Cycle

Finally, a well designed solution to studio-style living. The Contortionist bicycle. London-native Dominic Hargreaves, unhappy with the available options, designed this folding bike himself (true DIY ...

Flickr Photos Reveal Harvard's True Colors

Cartograms are usually pretty mundane, but throw in Flickr, Photoshop, and a well-known public place and you have an artistic representation of popular colors. Much more eye-grabbing than your common ...

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