Got an upset stomach or a little heartburn? America's favorite pink pill will cure it right up. But did you know that there's actually metal hiding in those chewable Pepto-Bismol tablets? Yes, metal. Technically, it's a poor metal, but metal's metal, right? Well, we do tend to eat a lot of iron in our diets, because it carries oxygen throughout our bodies, so consuming metallic minerals isn't anything abnormal. But you'd never think that Pepto-Bismol is actually made up of metal.
Looking to transmit some super-secret audio communications to your other spy buddies? A laser is the perfect tool for getting your sounds heard from a small distance—without anyone intercepting them— even if it's just a cover of your favorite pop song. A laser audio transmitter uses light rather than radio waves to transmit sound. This is a much more secure way to send audio communications because the laser is a focused beam of light, whereas radio waves are not controlled, so they can be pic...
Who needs to go to bartending school when you've got the Inebriator to mix your favorite drinks for you? Want a cosmopolitan? No problem. Press a button. Want a tequila sunrise? Sure thing. Press a button. As long as you've got a good supply of liquor and mixers, the Inebriator is at your command. So, what exactly is this Inebriator thing? Well, it's a robotic bartender that can automatically pour 15 different pre-programmed cocktails. With 9 different liquors and 7 mixers on board, it's got ...
WonderHowTo has seen its fair share of dragon-related projects, from dragon wings, to dragon kites, to less-complicated origami dragons, but we've yet to see anything quite like this. Radio-control plane builder Richard Hamel built this incredible seven-foot-long, fire-breathing dragon using a JetCat P80 turbine and a 50,000 volt stun gun, with a 2.4-gigahertz touchscreen radio controller to fly it.
Invented by Philadelphia tinsmith John L. Manson in 1858 for canning and preserving perishables, mason jars are experiencing a major resurgence in the DIY community. In addition to being a handy storage device for both food and non-food items, its old-timey, quaintly antiquated look also makes for good drinking glasses, candle holders, flower vases and eye-pleasing decorations.
Want to liven up your game of beer pong? You could always add more cups or play with paddles, or you could make your own custom table with 500 LED lights that flash in sync with your favorite tunes like Redditor did.
Assuming that you are living north of the equator, ‘tis the summer season for brewing your own sun tea. Unlike the conventional method of dunking tea bags in boiling hot water for several minutes, sun tea is brewed over the course of several hours through the natural heat of direct sunlight.
One of the biggest time-consuming nuisances for any barbecue is prepping corn on the cob. If you've got a lot of mouths to feed, shucking corn is just downright painful, thanks to all of those silk strings that hide in the crevices of the kernel rows.
Windows Media Player 12 is ONLY available for Windows 7 (sorry Vista and XP users), but with it's functionality, it may be worth the upgrade (if you haven't already). This video outlines a few of the simple tasks that WMP12 can perform in W7.
Isn't it annoying when you kiss your hubby and lose all your lipstick? I'm sure they aren't thrilled about suddenly wearing your shade either. Check out this video for tips and tricks on how to keep your lipstick on even when you are getting hot and heavy!
Avoid the greasy mess of fried chicken without missing the flavor by grilling. Grilled chicken is delicious and much better for you than fried. Follow along with this video and have a great barbeque.
Entertain your friends by turning your traditional personal headphones into a mini loud speaker with just an old mint tin and a playing card. This might not be the most advanced or prettiest way of listening to music but sure is a fun way to kill some time.
Ever wondered how to make slime? Now you can learn! Make slime just like they use on Nickelodeon for Halloween, pranks, or just to play with! So gather up your ingredients and get cookin'!
Learn how to browse the Internet at work and get away with it. Load Excel (Any version will do). Click on the Data tab. Click 'Import External Data'. Click 'New Web Query'. Once the window has loaded, click through the prompts, selecting Yes. When the window has loaded completely, go to your favorite website in any browser you want. For this example, Twitter is used. Go to the RSS Feed and copy the link that appears at the top. Paste the link into Excel and click the Import button. Accept any...
Miss Jessica Harlow provides a step-by-step tutorial on makeup application to get a perfect smoky eye inspired by rocker Taylor Momsen.
No matter what your shape is, follow this advice to make sure you strut your stuff with style. You Will Need:
Learn how to fold simple origami Kusudama with instruction by Ancella Simoes. Be sure to click on all 3 chapters for full instructions.
Want to impress your friends by whipping out your guitar and strumming some of their favorite tunes the next time you are at a party? This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the Dire Straits song "Romeo & Juliet" using open G tuning(D-G-D-G-B-D) with a capo on the 3rd fret. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able to play "Romeo & Juliet" by Dire Straits on the...
Want to be a fashion illustrator like your favorite clothing designers? Learn to draw fashion sketches in this free video on fashion design and illustration.
Watch this video to learn how to make a very easy recipe for homemade pizza. This homemade dough gives great results.
The great thing about burritos is that you can make them to your personal taste and fill them with whatever you like. Today, we are going to fill the burrito with a few of my favorites. We have a base of black beans, rice, some sautéed green pepper and red onion, grated Monterey jack cheese, a little bit of sour cream and some salsa. But again, the fillings are versatile, it is the assembly of the burrito itself that we are going to concentrate on. he first key to making a great burrito, and ...
It's our favorite gardener Jose Zuniga and in this video series he shows you how to properly plant azaleas and how to care for them.
Looking for ways to hack your favorite games without having to take the risks of Cheat Engine? This video shows you how you can hack the web game Swords and Sandals 2 without having to rely on any program at all.
With Cheat Engine, you can hack nearly browser based or PC game. This tutorial shows you all the nifty things this program can do, like giving yourself infinite health, all the special powers in the game or other easy hacks.
Pomelos are large yellow grapefruit like fruit that are often found in Chinese markets during the winter and early Spring. If you are wondering what these fruits are and when the best time is to buy one, check out this quick advice from Dr. Savant. The good doctor will tell you all about his favorite fruit.
There is no better way to get an Apple Butter recipe than passed through generations. In this two part tutorial, learn how to make family favorite apple butter for use in recipes or on its own!
Love the all time favorite "Final Countdown?" watch this short tutorial and learn how to play final countdown on the piano. This short instructional video will teach you exactly how to play it and in no time you too will be playing it on your piano. So if you want to learn how to play final countdown on your piano watch this short instructional video and follow along and you will be playing it like a pro.
Do you love ordering Thai iced tea at your favorite Thai restaurant. This cooking how to video demonstrates how to make a Thai Tea using CurrySimple Thai Tea concentrate. Preparing Thai Tea at home now takes less than a minute. You could also use your own tea concoction to make a Thai iced tea at home.
In this installment from his video tutorial series (in which he covers everything from improving timekeeping to creativity and orchestrations in patterns and drum fills), Brian Ferguson demonstrates how to play the train beat, a favorite of country music.
Figure 8 method of casting on creates a seamless cast on. Watch this knitting how to video to learn how easy it is to cast on stitches in knitting using the figure 8 method. Once you have mastered this style of casting on you can move on to your favorite knitting project.
The nutty, roasted flavor of kasha, or buckwheat kernels, combined with comfort food favorites like pasta and soup stock make kasha varnishkes a warm and delicious meal. See how to prepare it at home.
Invented in 1896 at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, this is America's most famous fruit salad. One taste of this crunchy, juicy, sweet, and tangy salad, and you'll know why it's such a favorite.
Moo shu pork is a favorite Chinese dish that is stir fried to perfection, then served in a warm pancake. See the steps to making moo shu pork with a delightful homemade marinade.
Watch a modern girl's guide to a healthy, easy, and guilt-free summer meal. Try this popular Japanese yam noodle dish with chicken and all your favorite vegetables. Eat as much as you like because the yam noodles don't have
It's time to work out, but what to wear? Fitness model Kim Strother shows off her favorite threads for working out.
That's right! Take some coffee grounds from the trash, and make a dye for your favorite jeans. This DIY strategy ends with you having less caffeine in your life, and more neat looking pants. Awesome.
The IPython interactive Python shell allows the use of an external editor for editing multiple lines of code. Here Ian Ozsvald shows how to replace the default (Notepad in Windows) with your favorite light-weight editor and how to use it from within IPython.
Creating a soft fade around your favorite photo adds a lovely touch. Learn how to make a vignette effect in Photoshop Elements.
Need to adjust the lighting and color in some of your favorite photos? Try restoring your pictures using Photoshop elements.
These spring rolls are fun to make. You can choose your own ingredients, but you really need to use fresh crisps bean sprouts. Pair these spring rolls with your favorite dipping sauce
