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Make thermite from iron-oxide and aluminum

How to make thermite from iron-oxide and aluminum

Thermite is the big daddy of backyard pyrotechnics. Beware. Playing with this stuff is not kid's play a la Mr. Wizard. It is wholly dangerous chemistry. And in that, amazing!

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Cavitate and explode a beer bottle with your bare hand

How to cavitate and explode a beer bottle with your bare hand

Bottle smashing. The illicit art of breaking bottles. Everyone has seen it or tried it, but do you know how it works? One word. Cavitation. See for yourself.

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Make mothballs jump

How to make mothballs jump

Watch an intimate dance performance in the depths of your own home. With who? Mothballs. You put mothballs in a vinegar and baking powder mixture and sit back and enjoy the show. Jumping, dancing mothballs.

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Make an amazing floating static orb

How to make an amazing floating static orb

Learn how to make this spooky, amazing floating static orb. It uses static electricity to make a tinsel orb levitate above a PVC pipe. We've gotten the orb to float for over 10 minutes. We just discovered you ...

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Zoom into a butterfly

How to zoom into a butterfly

Explore the inner workings of the wing of a butterfly at an atomic level. Understand this visually stunning wonderment!

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How to avoid intimidation by a police officer

Avoid intimidation by a police officer

How to avoid being tricked by police into consenting to a search. First rule, do not consent to any searches. From BUSTED: The Citizen's ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 2
Views 5,641

How to beat a traffic ticket

Beat a traffic ticket

Although there's no guarantee, there are a few ways to minimize your chances of getting and paying for traffic tickets. Always drive safely ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,841

How to build a pseudoscope with mirrors

Build a pseudoscope with mirrors

MAKE and Kipkay brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Make Magazine celebrates your right to tweak, hack ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,200

How to calculate fast with your body parts

Calculate fast with your body parts

Learn to calculate fast with your body parts. Amazing trick to learn easily multiplication table or times tables (in just 2 min.)

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 1
Views 4,450

How to calculate faster than a calculator

Calculate faster than a calculator

This is a magical way of doing super-fast mental math. Learn to calculate faster than the speeding calculator..

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 18
Views 37,077

How to cavitate and explode a beer bottle with your bare hand

Cavitate and explode a beer bottle with your bare hand

The hidden science behind the bottle-smash trick? Cavitation! Check ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 7
Views 17,069

How to come back from a political scandal

Come back from a political scandal

There's no reason a few nights with a hooker or a little restroom footsie should end your political career. You just have to learn the art ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 778

How to compare regular ice with liquid nitrogen-cooled ice

Compare regular ice with liquid nitrogen-cooled ice

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to compare ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by DrLithium | Comments 0
Views 192

How to construct a model windmill and calculate its power

Construct a model windmill and calculate its power

This science video demonstrates how to construct a model windmill and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 5,826

How to construct a vinegar battery and power a calculator

Construct a vinegar battery and power a calculator

Using only vinegar and a few simple materials, it is possible to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 7
Views 7,816

How to convert measurements in pre-algebra

Convert measurements in pre-algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie, give this pre-algebra two-part lesson on conversions. Need to convert ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,103

How to create an explosion with liquid nitrogen and a bottle

Create an explosion with liquid nitrogen and a bottle

Try out this science experiment... demonstrate pressure and volume ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,603

How to create light with Mentos and Mountain Dew

Create light with Mentos and Mountain Dew

Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 9,864

How to dance mathematically

Dance mathematically

Math assistant Charlie, from Saddleback College, shows you some MuchoMath moves. Dance like a mathematician!

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 487

How to dissect a frog and look at its anatomy

Dissect a frog and look at its anatomy

This video tutorial will show you the steps on how to dissect a frog. First, you'll have to get a frog, then you'll have to make sure it's ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,002

How to dissect a human to see into the deep neck

Dissect a human to see into the deep neck

The first step in this human anatomy video tutorial is reflecting the sternal cleidomastoid muscles from the attachment to the sternum and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 552

How to dissect a human to see the axillary fossa (armpit)

Dissect a human to see the axillary fossa (armpit)

The axillary fossa is classically known to most people as the armpit ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 711

How to dissect a human to see the gastrointestinal tract

Dissect a human to see the gastrointestinal tract

To look at the vasculature of the human abdomen, this is the anatomy ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 469

How to dissect a human to see the infratemporal fossa

Dissect a human to see the infratemporal fossa

In this step of dissecting a human, you'll need to reflect the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 561

How to dissect a human to see the nasal cavity and sinuses

Dissect a human to see the nasal cavity and sinuses

In this human anatomy video tutorial, you learn how to dissect a human ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 665

How to dissect a human to see the orbit and its contents

Dissect a human to see the orbit and its contents

The orbit. No, we're not talking about outer space here, were talking ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 363

How to dissect a human to see the shoulder and arm muscles

Dissect a human to see the shoulder and arm muscles

Ever been curious as to what your shoulder and arm looks like from the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 1,196

How to dissect a human to see the split pelvis

Dissect a human to see the split pelvis

If you want to know more about the science of the human body, just stop right here at this video tutorial on the dissection of the perineum ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 668

How to dissect an eye from a cow

Dissect an eye from a cow

At the Exploratorium, they dissect cows’ eyes to show people how an eye works. If you can't help but try this at home after watching this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 331

How to do metric conversions in pre-algebra

Do metric conversions in pre-algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie, give this pre-algebra three-part lesson on metric conversions. Why ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,577

How to elect a US President in Plain English

Elect a US President in Plain English

A short guide to understanding the basics of the US election process. Want to know how the electoral college works and what your vote really ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,948

How to estimate the diameter of the Sun

Estimate the diameter of the Sun

This science video shows how to estimate the diameter of the Sun, including step-by-step instructions for constructing the equipment needed ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 724

How to etch an iron meteorite

Etch an iron meteorite

Learn how to etch an iron meteorite to reveal its hidden crystalline structure. This guy is specifically etching a Campo Del Cielo ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 926

How to extract DNA from strawberries at home

Extract DNA from strawberries at home

Have you ever wondered what your DNA looks like? You have probably heard that DNA is a double helix, which is a pair of parallel helices ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,975

How to extract DNA from wheat germ

Extract DNA from wheat germ

This science video tutorial includes step-by-step instructions for extracting DNA from wheat germ, the embryonic plant attached to the wheat ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,293

How to factor numbers by grouping in beginning algebra

Factor numbers by grouping in beginning algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,256

How to factor using the ABC method in beginning algebra

Factor using the ABC method in beginning algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,424

How to fill out criminal expungement papers

Fill out criminal expungement papers

Criminal “Expungement” is the process of going to court to ask a Judge to seal a criminal record. When a record is sealed, it does not show ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 527

How to find chemicals for science experiments

Find chemicals for science experiments

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to find chemicals for science experiments with Dr. Lithium. This is a great ...more

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Curated 3 weeks ago by DrLithium | Comments 0
Views 283

How to find volume using rectangular prisms in pre-algebra

Find volume using rectangular prisms in pre-algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,483

How to find volume using rectangular solids (ASL interpreted)

Find volume using rectangular solids (ASL interpreted)

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 749

How to find volume using rectangular solids in pre-algebra

Find volume using rectangular solids in pre-algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 601

How to freeze water instantly

Freeze water instantly

This is a detailed how-to video showing how to supercool water and get it to freeze instantly. Out of ice cubes? Make some now for your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 15
Views 31,845

How to get into college

Get into college

Douglas Christiansen is Vanderbilt University's associate provost for enrollment and dean of admissions. He's spent the last 20 years in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Mr. S | Comments 0
Views 569

How to go meteorite hunting on a dry lake bed

Go meteorite hunting on a dry lake bed

My name is Ruben Garcia and I'm a meteorite hunter. These videos are of a two day meteorite hunt. Just me and my video camera out in the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 2
Views 853

How to graph linear equations in beginning algebra

Graph linear equations in beginning algebra

Lawrence Perez, from Saddleback College, and his assistant Charlie, give this beginning-algebra two-part lesson on graphing linear equations ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,648

How to grasp and calculate human blood pressure regulation

Grasp and calculate human blood pressure regulation

Check out this science-filled two-part video tutorial on blood ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,921

How to grasp the brachial plexus in humans

Grasp the brachial plexus in humans

The brachial plexus is a collection of nerves that supply the upper limb. It has three functions; motor innervation of skeletal muscles ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 2,267

How to grasp the human cardiac action potential

Grasp the human cardiac action potential

Attentions all science nuts: Check out this video tutorial on human cardiac action potential. If you are interested in anatomy, biology ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 5,143

How to grasp the human physiology of the heart

Grasp the human physiology of the heart

Want to know what a septum is? An aorta? The bicuspid valve? These are all parts of the human heart, and in these educational tutorial ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 5,528

How to ignite different alcohols for a whoosh reaction

Ignite different alcohols for a whoosh reaction

Try out this science experiment... watch this video tutorial to learn ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 976

How to illustrate a reflected image and plot its location

Illustrate a reflected image and plot its location

For both reflection and refraction scenarios, ray diagrams have been a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,630

How to illustrate recrystallization in organic chemistry

Illustrate recrystallization in organic chemistry

A demonstration of the technique of recrystallization used in Organic ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,794

How to illustrate the scientific idea of conservation of mass

Illustrate the scientific idea of conservation of mass

Try out this science experiment... watch this video tutorial to learn ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 530

How to inflate a sealed balloon in a vacuum chamber

Inflate a sealed balloon in a vacuum chamber

A partially filled balloon is placed into a vacuum chamber. When the vacuum is turned on, the pressure exerted on the balloon decreases and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 2,412

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