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How To Cheat a Polygraph Test (Lie Detector)

Cheat a Polygraph Test (Lie Detector)

There are a variety of instances in which you may be subjected to a polygraph, or lie detector examination. These tests can be a source of ...more

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How to easily pick a lock using a bobby pin and paperclip

Easily pick a lock using a bobby pin and paperclip

Did you know that you can pick a padlock using simply a paperclip and ...more

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How to hack a combination lock with a shim

Hack a combination lock with a shim

Using a piece of aluminum from a soda cam, you can create a shim used to break into a comination lock at ease. Simply cut the shape of a ...more

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How to lock pick a magnum lock

Lock pick a magnum lock

When it comes to picking basic locks, all you need are small household items. Check out this video to see how to pick a magnum lock using a ...more

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How to make lock picking tools with household items

Make lock picking tools with household items

Most videos show you the process of lock picking, but if you want to learn how to make the tools used to do it, check out this video. With ...more

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How to open a master padlock with a beer can

Open a master padlock with a beer can

Check out this video to learn how to open a master padlock using simply a beer can. All you need is a 1" tall piece of aluminum from an ...more

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How to pick a basic door lock using a bobby pin

Pick a basic door lock using a bobby pin

The locks in most houses are fairly basic, making this lock picking technique fairly easy. If your door lock has a hole in it, and ...more

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How to pick a deadbolt door lock with bobby pins

Pick a deadbolt door lock with bobby pins

Picking a deadbolt door lock might seem difficult to some, but not to this guy. No skill, no experience, no professional pick tools needed ...more

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How to pick a door lock with a bobby pin

Pick a door lock with a bobby pin

Check out this video for some techniques on how to open a door lock using a bobby pin. Apply minimum torque to the tension wrench, insert ...more

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How to pick a lock using household items

Pick a lock using household items

If you are into lockpicking but don't have a ton of supplies, check out this video to learn how to lockpick with merely a bobby pin and a ...more

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How to pick a lock using pliers and a bobby pin

Pick a lock using pliers and a bobby pin

Check out this video to learn how to pick a lock using a bobby pin and pliers. With enough force most locks can be undone pretty easily ...more

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How to pick a lock with a safety pin

Pick a lock with a safety pin

In this step by step video, you will learn how to pick a lock with a home made tension wrench and a modified safety pin or bobby pin. This ...more

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How to pick a lock with two bobby pins

Pick a lock with two bobby pins

Using simply 2 bobby pins and a tension wrench, you should be able to open up a padlock without needing the key. When properly wiggling the ...more

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How to pick a master lock using a bobby pin

Pick a master lock using a bobby pin

This video shows you how to pick a lock using a bobby pin and a shirt clip from a uni ball pen. Obviously this is for educational ...more

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How to pick a padlock with a bobby pin

Pick a padlock with a bobby pin

Check out this video to learn how to pick a padlock. No skill, experience, or professional pick tools required -- just 2 bobby pins. Use ...more

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How to pick your way out of handcuffs

Pick your way out of handcuffs

If you find yourself in a tricky situation, such as your hands being bound together by handcuffs, you might be wondering how to get out of ...more

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How to properly shape a bobby pin

Properly shape a bobby pin

If you've got a bobby pin and pair of handcuffs lying around, check out this video to learn how to modify your bobby pin to break into most ...more

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