ENCOUNTERS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these encounters tutorials to learn all about encounters with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Survive a silver back gorilla encounter, Prepare Kids for Cougar (Mountain Lion) Encounters, and Survive an Encounter with a Crocodile or Alligator.

You'll also find several great disaster preparation tutorials in the Disaster Preparation category.

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How to survive a silver back gorilla encounter

Gorillas are 400 lbs and 6 feet tall. They are the largest primates and the silver back, the dominant male is known to become aggressive if ...more

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How To Prepare Kids for Cougar (Mountain Lion) Encounters

If you are camping, living or hiking in cougar country, it is ...more

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How To Survive an Encounter with a Crocodile or Alligator

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

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How To Use a Knife in a Combative Situation

Knife combat....it is one of the most scary and brutal things that anyone should ever have to encounter. This "How to" was written in order ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 2

How To Understand US Military Aircraft Designations

United States military aircraft are all given specific designations by the Department of Defense known as MDS designations (Mission Design ...more

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How to care for an anaconda snake bite

Anacondas are one of the most dangerous and the largest snake in the world. National Geographic's survival guide helps you to understand how ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 1

How to avoid the "pass by you" shuffle

Learn how to avoid the awkward "pass by you" shuffle. This scenario, here named the "droitwich," occurs when two people are about to walk ...more

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How to tie world fair knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a world fair ...more

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How to tie centauri knots with animated knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a centauri knot ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to defeat difficult Halo 3 enemies

Halo 3 expert Derek Campbell teaches you how to defeat the most difficult enemies that you will encounter when playing Halo 3 for the XBox ...more

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How to handle the M16A2 rifle safely

This highly effective video was produced by the US Marines as an instructional aid, demonstrating the safe use of the M16A2 rifle. The ...more

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How to be an M9 9mm automatic pistol expert

This highly effective video was produced by the US Army as an instructional aid, demonstrating the workings of the M9 9mm Automatic Pistol ...more

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How to use small arms properly and safely

This highly effective small arms training video for anti-terrorism, law enforcement, and physical security personnel was produced by the US ...more

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How to use the M16A2 rifle with basic marksmanship tips

This highly effective video was produced by the US Marines as an ...more

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How to practice the basics of morals and manners in Islam

Islam is a religion that has started to encounter a lot of hostility ...more

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How to beat part 1 of the final boss fight in Resident Evil 5

Check out our video walk-through of part one of the final boss ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to beat Resident Evil 5 Chapter 1: Ourboros

Check out this walkthrough of RESIDENT EVIL 5 Chapter 1: Ouroboros. Experience the power of Ouroboros in this early boss encounter. ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to beat Resident Evil 5 Chapter 3: Irving

This is a walkthrough for RESIDENT EVIL 5 Chapter 3: Irving. Silence the RE5 bad boy for good in this epic encounter. Resident Evil 5 ...more

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How to tie a centauri fishing knot

Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Centauri Fishing Knot for tying line to terminal tackle. The Centauri ...more

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How to use and not use lashings 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 apply bandages to sprained ankles as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to avoid cyber bullies 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 complete an orienteering course as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to discuss constitutional rights 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 do a line rescue in the water 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 find directions without a compass as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to identify plants in your community as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to pass a swimming test 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 prepare and cook a meal 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 prepare for a safe water trip afloat as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to recognize heart attacks and perform CPR as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to save someone from a burning building as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to tie the timber and clove hitch knots as a Boy Scout

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has ...more

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How to use the M9 9mm automatic pistol correctly

This highly effective video was produced by the US Army as an instructional aid, demonstrating the safe use of the M9 9mm Automatic Pistol ...more

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How to get the No Rest for the Wary achievement in MW2

Modern Warfare 2 is considered to be one of the best FPS games of all ...more

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How to get air whilst skiing

There are many times when skiing in powder, that you'll encounter places that require a small jump. If you don't know how to jump or get ...more

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How to pack an appropriate tool kit for your motorcycle

This is a video of the tools and spares that you should carry w F650GS ...more

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How to deal with police on the street

Do not under any circumstances speak harshly or raise your voice to a police officer. How to manage a police encounter on the street while ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 1

How to find the Fallout 3 'Comedy' clip cheat

From the Fallout 3 SuperGuide on MyCheats. MyCheats staff writer Mike Nelson talks about his favorite exploits and tricks in Fallout 3. ...more

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How to perform text wrap & runaround in InDesign and Quark

Do you want to wrap text around an image but not sure how? Here’s a ...more

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How to beat the final boss on Gears of War

In the end you'll encounter a roadblock on your way to the Locust Horde's catacombs, his name is Raam. G4TV shows you how to beat him.

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How to bleach to lighten wood & remove stains from furniture

Restoring wood furniture takes time and patience, but the results of ...more

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How to protect yourself from the haymaker in a staircase

This video is about how to stop a haymaker (a typical type of punch ...more

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How to bleach water stains from furniture

When restoring older wood furniture you will probably encounter dark rings and black spots, which are caused by water stains. Oxalic acid is ...more

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How to create long cello sounds

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create legato, or long sounds, on the cello. One of the great challenges ...more

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How to detect security pins when picking locks

Lock picking can be difficult with some security features. This instructional video shows you what happens when you encounter them and what ...more

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How to get along with your girlfriend's friends

You have a brand new girlfriend who seem to like you. Hold, who are those people? Dreading the first time encounter with her friends? Don't ...more

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How to tell real boobs from fake boobs with Playboy & Howcast

When it comes to breasts, some prefer natural and homegrown; others ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by Howcast | Comments 1

How to make a fake UFO picture

This how-to video shows how to make your very own realistic UFO encounter. Learn how to make your own fake UFO picture and trick your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2

How to change your IP address from the Windows command line

Need to change your IP address? In this how-to, you'll find ...more

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Cirque Du Soleil look no further, Adam Menzies is your next act. This guy's trampoline skills are insane. My favorite part starts at 0:24. Speechless. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. Here Adam jumps up to the ...

Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

2009's Most Amazing Scientific Images

Popsci has posted 2009's most amazing scientific images, and there's quite a few great ones in there. A few of our favorites below, click through for all 62. In short, Cow Farts. "Scientists ...

DARPA Develops Explosive Blocking Mega-Shield

DARPA has released footage of the Iron Curtain, a pretty impressive shield system that will protect armored vehicles from oncoming explosives. With $8 million in Army approved funds, DARPA will ...

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