Today's Tidbit: Statistics Beat Taste Buds
As discussed in a previous tidbit, people are over-confident in their abilities for many reasons. Here's an example...
As discussed in a previous tidbit, people are over-confident in their abilities for many reasons. Here's an example...
Want to make your own soda or maybe just bring a dull one back to life? Homemade sodas don't always live up to the store bought ones because they can taste flat by comparison. This quick and easy method makes super fizzy drinks with only four ingredients. Because putting dry ice in a sealed bottle would effectively turn it into a bomb, you'll need to make a safety valve for the bottle.
Well, we all know what bungie jumping is, and we all know what kidnaping is, so why the hell not mix them together!! Just pretend to kidnap one of the guys when he's out doing his usual thing, dont let him know its you, then as he is blindfolded and tied up, take him to a brigde (or anything bungie jumpable!). Then as he is still tied up and blindfolded, attach a bungie cord to him, without him knowing, and throw him off! And all the while he thinks he's falling to his death!
Water is not the only lubricant that makes slides slippery. This is a simple prank in that you must trick a guy to fall down the slide.
A simple idea, but I got a few chuckles out of it. A classic water balloon fight but instead of water use horse semen or horse urine as a substitute.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a sweet BBQ sauce. First, heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a pot. Next, add in 2 tbsp of chopped ginger and 1 large chopped onion. Cook until the onions are golden and tender, now add 3 tbsp chili powder and 3 minced cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute. Now, add 8 oz of crushed pineapple, 1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes and 1/3 cup ketchup. Stir this together, then add in 1/4 cup cider vinegar and 3 tbsp dark brown sugar. Mi...
Building a secret spy bookcase is not as difficult as it may sound. Who wouldn't want a secret lair all to themselves? Learn how to make your own.
No exaggeration in today's headline, design student Anna Schwamborn has actually designed a jewelry line made from the hair and cremated ashes of dead loved ones. Human hair sure makes a nice accent to the black bone china (note the word "bone" - human ashes are mixed in).
Is your new puppy keeping you up at night? Stop yelling at that poor whimpering pup. Remove the duct tape from his snout. Loathe as I am to admit it, sometimes love is the answer. Brilliant and simple. We present to you the real dog whisperer. Is your new puppy keeping you up at night? Stop yelling at that poor whimpering pup. Remove the duct tape from his snout. Loathe as I am to admit it, sometimes love is the answer. Brilliant and simple. We present to you the real dog whisperer.
This great video tutorial from Michael LaFosse will show you how to not only make a cool, green jumping frog, but it will also show you how to make a simple traditional origami duck, a puppy dog, a water lily, a phoenix, an advanced butterfly, and a happy good-luck bat. Just make sure you have the right size origami paper for the projects. Origami a frog, duck, dog, bat, lily and more.
This tutorial covers using the gradient mesh to achieve some simple shading in Illustrator. Use the gradient mesh tool in Illustrator for shading.
This is an easy technique that even beginners can master. Start with some basic text, like a logo or a title, and then use a few simple techniques in Adobe After Effects to give it the look of 3-D animated text. Create a 3-D text effect in Adobe After Effects.
As the image above suggests, it takes expertise (and perhaps sleuth) to actually hack into somebody's facebook account. But to steal a friend's password? If you're lucky, a simple mind game will do the trick. Read and learn:
My idea is simple. Buy a ton of fly paper rolls and stick them in someone's room, all over the walls, their things, their clothes, their bed, their TV, etc. Then simply leave the windows open and let nature take it's course.
The idea behind this prank is two of the guys will go head to head trying to get one girls number and one guys number, both just random people on the street. Sounds simple right? No, they must tattoo the number on themselves right there in the street to make it count. The first one to win gets to smash a cake shaped like a penis in the the losers face.
In this tutorial, Dina Prioste shows us how to make homemade scented shea butter. First, grab some all-natural shea butter and place into a glass bowl. Now, add in essential oils (anyone that you prefer) to the shea butter, and mix it in until everything is well combined. Now, add hot water into a tea cup and place the bowl on top of the glass so your butter is softer and won't melt to a liquid. The oil will also combine evenly into the shea butter when you put the bowl over the cup. When fin...
In this video, the instructor shows us how to make a homemade olive oil and avocado facial mask. First, take a half of an avocado and mash it up into a bowl. Make sure the texture is creamy and there are no lumps. Add a few drops of olive oil into your mixture and keep mixing until it is a creamy consistency. Next, take a cotton ball and apply the mask to your clean face. Let this sit for at least 15 minutes then rinse your face with warm water then cold water. After this, pat your skin dry a...
For any artists who would like to know how to create paper mache paste for a project, this video is great to watch. For this project, you will need some Elmer's glue and water. After emptying an entire bottle of Elmer's glue into a bowl, add about 1/4 the amount of water to the mixture. You will then need to mix the paste and water mixture thoroughly in order to get an even consistency. You will then be able to stick your newspaper onto your mold using this paste mixture. Create paper mache p...
Mustaches happen to the best of us, even women. This how-to video shows a way to remove hair safely and easily in the comfort of your own bathroom. Follow along with the simple steps to get rid of any unwanted hair, without unnecessary pain. Watch this video hair removal tutorial and learn how to wax your lip. Wax your lip at home.
The End Loop is a loop knot for tying a loop in monofilament. The end loop is simple an quick to tie and very strong. These benefits makes the end loop a great choice for many situations. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie an end loop knot. Tie an end loop fishing knot.
It's enough to drive you crazy, that little squeak every time you open the door or the cupboard but it's so simple to fix in really no time at all. Watch this video tutorial for help with fixing noisy or squeaky doors and window hinges. Repair squeaky door hinges.
From simple bartender etiquette to advanced skills like making your own flaming orange peel garnish, we’ve got cocktail tips for you.
Beatboxing made simple with this cool tutorial. Great if you are a beginner. Beatbox for beginners.
This is a very simple guide on how to increase your torrent download speed in uTorrent. Speed up your torrent downloads in uTorrent.
Malai kulfi is a delicious Indian ice cream that is really simple and takes just minutes to make. Made with lashings of double cream, it's definitely not for those who are watching their waistline! Make malai kulfi Indian ice cream.
Ever wondered why French women are so chic and stylish and fashionable? Here's why- some simple fashion and style rules that will bring out the femme in you. Be French chic.
How to add volume to lifeless hair in simple steps. Give your hair the lift it needs to avoid the bad hair day. Add volume to flat hair.
The best way to store a bandsaw blade is to fold it. Here is a simple technique that gets the job done quickly and safely. Wearing gloves if the blade is wider than 1 in. is strongly recommended. Fold a bandsaw blade.
A simple, sweet cocktail, perfect to enjoy on a hot summer's day. As the name suggests, this cocktail has a pleasurable bite to it. This version is Southern Comfort based. Make a Snakebite cocktail with Southern Comfort.
Ace Hardware shows you how to build a picnic table using simple tools and lumber. Build a picnic table.
A simple magic trick in which you appear to be able to make pepper sprinkled into a bowl of water move across the surface of the water. Separate pepper from water.
Rich in antioxidant, raspberries are a true super food that could even help prevent cancer, so why not try this simple smoothie. It is perfect for the summer and all you need are raspberries, plain or vanilla yogurt, and skimmed milk. Make a raspberry smoothie.
A Sixty-Nine - a layered shooter, stunningly simple and easy to make. Just gin and sambuca needed for this drink. Make a Sixty-Nine cocktail.
A simple but scrumptious, fruity dessert. This classic French dessert combines two favorite summer fruits: peaches and raspberry. Savor this Peach Melba Recipe. Make peach melba.
This simple recipe for lemon mousse will definitely impress those special friends that you invite over for supper. It does take some time to set in the refrigerator but other than that, it is very quick and easy to make! Sample this Lemon Mousse recipe. Make lemon mousse.
In this tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to create simple and complex multicolored gradient ramps in After Effects. No need to open Photoshop just to do your ramps ever again! Create multi-color gradient ramps in After Effects.
In this video we will look at a quick and simple cloning technique in Photoshop. You will learn to use the Clone Stamp and Polygonal Lasso Tools to make cloning out pixels much easier. Remember to apply the cool trick to improve your next cloning task! Improve your cloning technique in Photoshop.
Ever wondered how much your car weighs? This video will teach you a simple calculation using tire measurements to find out how much your car weighs. Weigh your car.
Modern Indian cuisine expert Manju Malhi shows here how to make her delicious Lamb Kebabs. These melt in the mouth kebabs are made with finely ground mince, and a perfect blend of spices. These are great on the grill at home, or on a barbecue. You will need lemon, minced lamb, vegetable or olive oil. garlic cloves, root ginger, green chilies, fresh coriander leaves, ground coriande, ground cumin, black peppercorns, turmeric, garam masala, salt, a large tub, skewers, a chopping board, sharp kn...
Video show how to prune wisteria in the winter. Wisteria is a climbing plant that needs to be trimmed so that it is kept at a manageable size. Simple steps are explained well in this video. Prune wisteria in the winter.