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Pull off the Egg in the microwave prank

How to pull off the Egg in the microwave prank

Prank someone and ruin their meal by rigging the microwave with a surprise egg. All you need is a microwave, tape, an egg, and an unsuspecting victim.

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Make a Jell-O cell phone prank

How to make a Jell-O cell phone prank

I'm not one for pranks... but this is awesome, and it doesn't even damage the phone! Just make sure the battery is fully charged before you start! Not only is this cell phone jello prank fun, but it's edible ...

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Beat a dropping claw arcade machine

How to beat a dropping claw arcade machine

Go into an arcade or video game and you'll see one of those tricky claw or crane machine. Have you ever seen anyone win on one of those? Probably not. The video demonstrator owns his own claw machine, so he ...

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Hijack a fast food drive-thru with a CB radio

How to hijack a fast food drive-thru with a CB radio

This is naughty. With a couple of Radio Shack purchases you can be on your way to a hysterical, yet illegal prank on the local Taco Bell. I'd do this is my friend worked at the choice drive thru, but it's too ...

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Blow your job interview

How to blow your job interview

Are you trying to get a job, but really "not trying" to get a job? Well, don't worry, you'll be back to couch potato land in no time. You just have to completely ruin your job interview. These tips ...

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How To Do the iPod Cord Cut Magic Trick

Do the iPod Cord Cut Magic Trick

Here's a cool trick you can do to a friend's iPod. You will interrupt someone listening to their iPod, then "cut" their ear bud cord. While ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 6,140

How To Fake Fingerprints

Fake Fingerprints

In order to fake a fingerprint, one needs an original first. Latent fingerprints are nothing but fat and sweat on touched items. Thus to ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 3,997

How to always win in napkin chess

Always win in napkin chess

This week: a rigged game of skill & a simple sucker bet! Check out this video if you want to learn how to beat anyone in a simple game that ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 546

How to beat a polygraph or lie detector test

Beat a polygraph or lie detector test

AntiPolygraph.org's George Maschke speaks with Nick Frost about how to fool a polygraph (lie detector) test in episode 5 of the ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 4
Views 21,632

How to build a Diet Coke and Mentos booby trap with Gianny L

Build a Diet Coke and Mentos booby trap with Gianny L

We've all seen how Diet Coke explodes when you put Mentos in it, but ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by giannyl | Comments 13
Views 17,775

How to build a Mentos booby trap

Build a Mentos booby trap

John Cornwell gives us great instructions on how to make a booby trapped diet coke bottle that could be unleashed on friends, roommates, or ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 8
Views 12,287

How to cheat on a test or exam, like a professional

Cheat on a test or exam, like a professional

Learn how to make the coolest and most professional cheat sheet ever! Warning -- this video is for educational purposes only. We are not ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 14
Views 26,867

How to cheat on a test with an eraser

Cheat on a test with an eraser

In this video we show you how to take a normal eraser and turn it into a cheating device. As usual, we will do this by taking a common ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 9
Views 17,809

How to cheat on an exam with a modified pen

Cheat on an exam with a modified pen

Check out this instructional video and learn how to make a special pen that will help you cheat on your next exam. Just make sure you don't ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 30
Views 39,593

How to cheat on tests with a hacked pen

Cheat on tests with a hacked pen

In this how to video we show you how to utilize a pen and paper to conceal a small cheat sheet right under your nose but out of view from ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 9
Views 17,208

How to crack a combination lock

Crack a combination lock

This video won't show you how to crack a safe but it will show you the next best thing: cracking a combination lock or master lock! We do ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 19
Views 97,924

How to crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Without Tools, Crack a Combination lock! Meant to break into your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 11
Views 31,964

How to create a breach of security at a superstore

Create a breach of security at a superstore

Kipkay has developed a shoplifting prank. You need little electromagnetic strips to play a prank at WalMart and you also need to bring a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 35
Views 104,985

How to do a Diet Coke and Mentos bomb explosion prank

Do a Diet Coke and Mentos bomb explosion prank

The Diet Coke and Mentos Explosion prank is one of those classic ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 16,633

How to embed floss into your neck with this prank

Embed floss into your neck with this prank

You can scare the hell out of your friends with the neat trick, or you can use it in your next horror-filled independent movie, to scare the ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 4
Views 7,486

How to face smash a sleeping roommate

Face smash a sleeping roommate

Face, meet table. Another great practical joke video by PrankVote where they attack Ernie in his sleep. Find your sleeping friend, place a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 10
Views 44,716

How to fill a printer cartridge with invisible ink

Fill a printer cartridge with invisible ink

This is an easy video tutorial about making invisible ink for inkjet printer.Cool for making your important document more safe. Use this as ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 6
Views 11,886

How to freeze a lock off

Freeze a lock off

Freeze a lock off with compressed air cans used for computer dusting. Watch the lock crack in half.Watch the video for an overview.

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 27
Views 38,261

How to grow grass in someone’s keyboard

Grow grass in someone’s keyboard

Planting a little lawn in a coworker’s keyboard is a nice way to welcome him back from vacation.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 6
Views 15,326

How to hack a lock with a soda can shim

Hack a lock with a soda can shim

Don't know the combination to your lock securing all of your important gym socks? Maybe you just want to impress all of your friends by ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 44
Views 114,081

How to hijack a fast food drive-thru with a CB radio

Hijack a fast food drive-thru with a CB radio

This video demonstrates a very simple way to broadcast your voice on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 18
Views 23,930

How to make a Jell-O cell phone prank

Make a Jell-O cell phone prank

This prank is hilarious, and easy to perform. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a Jell-O cell phone prank. The jello prank ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by greeenpro | Comments 7
Views 12,421

How to make a Mentos Coke rocket

Make a Mentos Coke rocket

Erik and Andy demonstrate how to make a Mentos Coke rocket. You put five Mentos on a piece of tape and then put it in a bottle of Diet Coke ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 7
Views 9,254

How to make a secret disguised safe out of an aerosol can

Make a secret disguised safe out of an aerosol can

In this how-to video from Household Hacker, we show you how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 5
Views 15,393

How to make a spray can booby trap

Make a spray can booby trap

Want to know if someone had entered your room? The smell will tell! Also a spray to make people leave your room. Use this as inspiration for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 3
Views 14,404

How to make and use a bump key for lock picking

Make and use a bump key for lock picking

Learn how to make a bump key. A bump key, if properly used, will open any lock. Bad guys have been using bump keys for a long time. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 13
Views 29,927

How to make bloody prank bubblegum

Make bloody prank bubblegum

Prank your friends by hacking some ordinary bubble gum to ooze fake blood when someone chews it. It can take 3-4 days for the "blood" to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 16
Views 13,370

How to make fake poop for pranks

Make fake poop for pranks

Have you ever wanted to make fake poop? Well, here's your chance. Fool your friends, gross out your girlfriend, prank your family members ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by signalred | Comments 2
Views 3,418

How to make your roommate feel unwelcome

Make your roommate feel unwelcome

Check out this how-to video to learn everything you need to know to make your new roommate feel unwelcome. You wont regret watching this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 8,384

How to open a padlock with a soda can shim

Open a padlock with a soda can shim

Watch this video and learn to hack a padlock with a soda can. Make a lockpick for a padlock using just a soda can. A few cuts and folds and ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by God | Comments 24
Views 121,720

How to pick a tumble lock & understand lock security pins

Pick a tumble lock & understand lock security pins

This is a lock picking video which demonstrates how to pick a tumbler ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 36,632

How to pick a warded lock

Pick a warded lock

In this lock picking tutorial video series, I explain and demonstrate how to pick warded locks. Warded locks can be identified by the unique ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 15,233

How to pick pockets with the pinch-push technique

Pick pockets with the pinch-push technique

Here's why you should never keep your wallet in your back pocket. Real Hustle TV shows you a pickpocket technique for removing someone's ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 7
Views 12,308

How to plant a condom

Plant a condom

This how to prank video will teach you how to plant a condom that will grow when watered. Learn how to grow a plant using condoms and create ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by aramirez | Comments 29
Views 123,301

How to play the buried cubicle prank on a coworker

Play the buried cubicle prank on a coworker

There’s one in every office – a worker who spends oanmore time ming about how much he has to do than actually doing it. Here’s a way to add ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 2
Views 3,262

How to prank a roommate three times in a row

Prank a roommate three times in a row

In this April Fool's edition of Household Hacker, we will show you how to prank a roommate, sibling or anyone really.... Follow the video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 4
Views 8,693

How to prank wrap a gift

Prank wrap a gift

The Slighty Mad Scientist teaches you how to prank someone by making their gift extremely difficult to open. All you need is some styrofoam ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 14
Views 5,244

How to prevent airplane seats from reclining

Prevent airplane seats from reclining

There just isn't enough space on airplanes for any one, even those on the shorter end of the spectrum. Top flight nightmares are usually ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 48
Views 31,554

How to properly make a replacement key for a lock

Properly make a replacement key for a lock

Ever wanted to learn how to make a rekey a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,256

How to pull a spilled coffee prank

Pull a spilled coffee prank

How to make prank spilled coffee with Elmers glue. Trick people over and over again! Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by spacepaintings | Comments 5
Views 10,410

How to pull a twitching dead rat prank

Pull a twitching dead rat prank

If you like gags, pranks, tricks, and fun weapons, check out this video from Nextraker. His videos show you how to set up some of the ...more

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Curated last month by Nextraker | Comments 0
Views 699

How to pull off the Murphy Game

Pull off the Murphy Game

Real Hustle TV shows you a classic con known as The Murphy Game. Learn how to con people out of their money with a fake merchandise scam. In ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 7,510

How to pull the deodorant prank

Pull the deodorant prank

Fill your friends spray deodorant with paint and give them a great surprise when they cover their armpits with paint. This is a great dorm ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 6
Views 19,688

How to pull the fire and water pen pranks

Pull the fire and water pen pranks

New to the pranking business? Well, this video tutorial ought to start you off good and proper. Here, you will learn how to perform the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Nextraker | Comments 20
Views 17,367

How to reseal an opened soda can

Reseal an opened soda can

A cool prank to play on a friend lies in your fridge... a soda can. Get out your Coke or Pepsi can, or any other soda can, and open it up ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 36
Views 66,947

How to set up an infinite boot loop with Household Hacker

Set up an infinite boot loop with Household Hacker

Paste this code: shutdown -s -t 10 -c "Your Message Here" One of ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,092

How to spoof your phone number

Spoof your phone number

Have you ever found yourself calling up a company, only to be denied due to not calling from the number listed on your account? Thanks to a ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,606

How to unlock a door with a credit card

Unlock a door with a credit card

Uh, oh. You’re at your front door without a key. If you’ve got a credit card, see if you can get it to open the door before you use it to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 6
Views 41,673

How to write a hidden message on a mirror

Write a hidden message on a mirror

Here's a trick that has the potential to creep anyone out. Watch this practical joke how-to video to learn how to write a hidden message on ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by God | Comments 9
Views 29,742

How to avoid a false set when lock picking

Avoid a false set when lock picking

Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 4,785

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Soba Noodle Champion Slurps 399 Bowls in 10 Minutes

Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

High Fashion Invisible Shoes

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Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

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Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

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I have seen video on how to read a thumb. It is really nice. I have a question. What happen if both the half of a thumb 'logic' and 'will' are almost equally divided?

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u have to leave enough room (a whole plot size) and then place the pong there

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u can't move plots, but u can delete them with the red shovel and then make a new plot

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put your character in a box, trap him with a fence or haystacks. then you can farm faster

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