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How to help your boyfriend out the door with a hug

Hugs. Pain. Huggy pain. If you want to make an effort to let your boyfriend or girlfriend go in a decent way, give them a hug. A hug that will show them the way out of your life, for good.

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How to shock an intruder away with a jolting mousetrap

Scare away wrongful home intruders with this cool mousetrap alarm. This snapping device reminds me of that Data character from 'The Goonies' and his booby traps. This will "scare the hell out of any ...

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How to make an easy homemade knife from an old saw blade

What can you do with an old rusty saw blade besides junk it? You can turn it into a shiny homemade knife! It will take a little work, but after your done, you'll have a sharp blade with a nylon cord handle.

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How to reload and fire a flint musket

Have you ever been to a Civil War reenactment? Or perhaps one of those colonial village theme parks? As a kid, they were always fascinating, until I realized that it was a bunch of grown-ups role-playing some ...

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How to do a "basic twirl to thumb over" balisong knife trick

The balisong knife, commonly referred to as the butterfly knife, has been portrayed negatively by the media and as a result has been outlawed in many areas throughout the United States. If you can get your ...

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How To Disarm a Criminal with a Handgun

Being attacked with a handgun is a frightening and dangerous experience. Unless you are fully and professionally trained you should not ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1

How To Make a Smoke Bomb

Do you enjoy the sight of heavy smoke? Smoke bombs are fun, right? But it's even more fun when you make your own smoke bombs and use them ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1

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 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 2

How to assemble & disassemble a Springfield XD-40

Check out this animated gun tutorial video that demonstrates how to assemble and disassemble a Springfield XD-40 semi-automatic pistol ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

How to be a bouncer

Learn from a seasoned bouncer some tips on fighting unruly guests as a bouncer. Some of the techniques taught are how to escape when a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 20

How to bring someone to the ground from a handshake

Do you hate handshakes? Do people squeeze your hand to tight? Do you just hate introducing yourself with one? Well, see how to throw that ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 19

How to build a Burrito Blaster spud gun with MAKE magazine

Need to launch hot dogs, brats, and other stadium snacks into the ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to build a homemade can shell for aerial fireworks

This two-parter will show you how to make a simple homemade can shell ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 9

How to build a huge trebuchet that flings water balloons

What’s it like to have a five-foot long throwing arm? Just watch as ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 6

How to build a professional-quality blowgun

Learn how to build a professional-quality blowgun capable of shooting through half an inch of wood.

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 13

How to build a stripped AR-15 rifle lower assembly

Check out this video tutorial from Life Liberty Etc. on how to build a stripped AR-15 rifle lower assembly. You will be able to assemble a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 4

How to build a tabletop trebuchet with balsa wood

Have you ever wanted to hurl large stones (or any other kind of missile) at your neighbor's yard or "insert your answer here"? Well, this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 2

How to build orange smoke bombs

This video tutorial will show you how to make a smoke bomb with simple household items.You can use this smoke grenade for cover and ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 67

How to calculate front and rear sight heights on your rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through ...more

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How to calculate iron sight heights on your rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through simple procedures for customizing, repairing, and maintaining your ...more

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How to change a barrel on an AR-15 rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through simple procedures for customizing, repairing, and maintaining your ...more

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How to change a spring and follower in an AR-15 magazine

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through ...more

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How to change out a gas block on an AR-15 rifle barrel

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through ...more

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How to change to a collapsible buttstock on an AR-15 rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through ...more

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How to choose, hold, and accurately throw a knife

These four videos will get you on your way to confidently and accurately throw a knife, so people don't laugh at you, if that's what they're ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4

How to clean a Ruger 10/22 rifle rotary magazine

In this video tutorial, you'll see a walkthrough on how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Ruger 10/22 rotary magazine. The standard ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1

How to clean and maintain your SIG Sauer pistol

This video tutorial can be used alone or in conjunction with the Preventive Maintenance Guide to assist you in the professional care of your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to clean your rifle

Watch and learn from this Step by step guide to creating a trigger sub assembly and Ruger 10-22 cleaning tips. This video is very helpful ...more

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How to clean your Ruger 10/22 Rimfire Rifle

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned everything there is to know about it. If you have a Ruger rifle, you might ...more

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How to clean your Ruger double-action revolver

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned everything there is to know about it. If you have a Ruger handgun, you might ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2

How to clean your Ruger Mark III Rimfire Autoloading pistol

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to clean your Ruger Mini-14 Target Rifle

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned everything there is to know about it. If you have a Ruger rifle, you might ...more

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How to clean your Ruger Mini-14 Target Rifle magazine

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to clean your SIG Sauer pistol from top to bottom

This video tutorial can be used alone or in conjunction with the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to clear a malfunction in a semi-automatic handgun

All you handgun enthusiasts, check out this video tutorial on how to ...more

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How to defend against a head stomp

A full lesson on how to defend against a street thug trying to stomp your skull.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 3

How to defend yourself from punches

This sequence shows many scenarios and techniques of how to defend yourself from a punch.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 8

How to defend yourself from those darn high fives

We don't like the high five. When someone throws one up, there's that moment where you wonder if you should actually do it and then they ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1

How to defend yourself with a cane

Self defense for senior citizens and the elderly. Sensei Greg Park teaches you how to defend yourself with a cane.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 2

How to determine scope ring heights on your rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through simple procedures for customizing, repairing, and maintaining your ...more

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How to disassemble and reassemble a Makarov pistol

How to disassemble a Makarov pistol (everything but the barrel). Video 2 covers how to reassemble the pistol.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 1

How to disassemble your Ruger 10/22 Rimfire Rifle

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned everything there is to know about it. If you have a Ruger rifle, you might ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1

How to disassemble your Ruger double-action revolver

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to disassemble your Ruger M77 Mark II or Hawkeye Rifle

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to disassemble your Ruger Mark III Rimfire pistol

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to disassemble your Ruger Mini-14 Target Rifle

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned everything there is to know about it. If you have a Ruger rifle, you might ...more

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How to disassemble your Ruger No. 1 Single Shot Rifle

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to disassemble your Ruger single-action revolver

If you own a Ruger firearm, maybe it's about time you learned ...more

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How to dismantle and reassemble a Glock 26 pistol

If you don't think females know anything about guns, then you're wrong. Watch the terrific woman instructor in this video tutorial on how ...more

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How to dissassemble a FAL

This is how you take apart a FAL automatic rifle. A basic field strip along with the upper receiver is covered as well as how to ...more

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How to do a "basic twirl to thumb over" balisong knife trick

Watch this video tutorial to see how to do a "basic twirl to thumb ...more

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Curated 12 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to do a "ferris wheel" balisong knife trick

Watch this video tutorial to see how to do a "ferris wheel" balisong knife trick. The balisong knife, commonly referred to as the ...more

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How to do a "pinball" balisong knife trick

Watch this video tutorial to see how to do a "pinball" balisong knife trick. The balisong knife, commonly referred to as the butterfly ...more

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How to do a "pinwheel" balisong knife trick

Watch this video tutorial to see how to do a "pinwheel" balisong knife trick. The balisong knife, commonly referred to as the butterfly ...more

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How to do a "rewind" balisong knife trick

Watch this video tutorial to see how to do a "rewind" balisong knife trick. The balisong knife, commonly referred to as the butterfly ...more

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Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

Beautiful Animated Boxes Conducted by Drummer

You don't want to miss this animation. The overall concept -particularly the color, movement and sound- is beautiful. The piece is entitled "Box Animation, performed by Mike Edel, and created by ...

Real Life Plastic Green Army Man

Whether you're into cosplay or not, this life sized army "figurine" is awesome. The photo realistic plastic toy soldier was a contestant in a cosplay competition at Italy's Lucca Comics ...

I Want a Robo-Chef in My Kitchen

This year's FOOMA International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition had a few robots I wouldn't mind hanging around my kitchen. The sushi-bot's hand is amazing... if only it could make the sushi ...

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