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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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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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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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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | 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
Views 561

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
Views 653

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 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 494

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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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 815

How to make a homemade fire extinguisher

Make a homemade fire extinguisher

The majority of preventable residential fires start on the kitchen stove. OodleboxTV fire expert Captain Mike Baker demos how to make a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
Views 2,702

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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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 646

How to prevent getting mugged

Prevent getting mugged

Learn a few basic steps to lower your chances of getting mugged.

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Curated 1 year ago by Rube McGee | Comments 1
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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
Views 147

How to purify water

Purify water

Thoreau said, “Water is the only drink for a wise man.” Here’s how to purify yours when you’re out in the wild. To purify water, you will ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,420

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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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,291

How to repel ticks naturally

Repel ticks naturally

Protect yourself from Lyme disease without exposing yourself to a lot of pesticides. This how-to video will show you how you can get rid of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 1,612

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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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 214

How To Survive a Dust Storm or Sandstorm

Survive a Dust Storm or Sandstorm

Dust storms are among nature 's most violent and unpredictable phenomena. High winds lift dirt particles or, in the case of sandstorms, sand ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 371

How To Survive a Fall Through Ice

Survive a Fall Through Ice

Yes, the weather outside is frightful, but what could be more delightful on a cold winter morning than getting out of the house, breathing ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 94

How to survive a fire

Survive a fire

Whether a house fire or a forest fire, when a blaze catches you off guard, you have precious little time to react. HOW TO SURVIVE outlines ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 667

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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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 315

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
Views 658

How to survive a weather storm

Survive a weather storm

With deadly storms on the rise, HOW TO SURVIVE keeps you in the know, advising what to do to get ready for a big storm, how and where to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 487

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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