Will the predicted apocalyptic date — December 21st, 2012 — really be the end of the world? In this ongoing five-part series, we examine what would happen if zombies, nuclear weapons, cyberwars, earthquakes, or aliens actually destroyed our planet — and how you might survive.
Glaswegian barber Paul Brogan shows the traditional way to get the closest shave with a straight razor in this how-to video. Don't be scared off by Sweeney Tood, this is a smooth shave. Watch this video hair removal tutorial and learn how to shave without razor burn or straggly whiskers. Shave properly with a straight razor.
If you're an avid camper or hiker, you've probably been in a situation where you've needed a backpack and not had one. Maybe you brought one and it got broken or lost, or maybe your day trip turned into an overnighter. Whatever the reason, if you're in a pinch and have an extra pair of pants, you can turn them into a super lightweight emergency backpack. This trick was thought up by Instructables user Ludvicka and only requires some thick string or cord (besides the pants, of course).
What Is a Square Root and a Radicand? A square root is a number that when multiplied by itself, results in its original number. For example, the square root of 16 is 4 because 4 • 4 = 16.
Do you want to create your own underwater adventure? Then let the A-TV science squad show you how to make the coolest underwater vessle around. You'll be the captain of your own submarine in no time!
Last night was the so called "Supermoon," where the moon was at perigee, which is the closest orbital point to the Earth while the moon was in full phase. This makes the moon appear larger by up to about 14% and brighter by up to around 30%. I went out and used my 5-inch refracting telescope to take several pictures.
Following in the footsteps of great historical figures is a great way to learn about them. Michael Wood famously did so in the 1980's for his PBS documentary and book In The Footsteps of Alexander The Great. This March, UK-based marketing director Chris Worth completed a similar endeavor—not by tracing the path of a real-life emperor or explorer, but a humble video game character. One known simply as "The Courier".
I'm really glad someone finally wrote this article. Todd Miro @ Into The Abyss details the teal and orange look that's pervading mainstream and independent films. In essence, because orange is the color that is the closest to skin tone, DI colorists are forcing its complementary color - teal - into the image. It's a simple trick that, when used subtly, can create color contrast and really pop an image. Unfortunately, more often than not, actors look like Snooki's cousin and trees and shadows ...
Play Kinect at the four Microsoft stores around the US right now! You can even play Dance Central!From 1up:If you're itching to play Kinect, you don't have to wait until it launches this fall. The official Microsoft Store Twitter account tweeted today: "Can't wait to play #Kinect? Try it at #MicrosoftStores nationwide!" The company is using the word "nationwide" a bit loosely, though, since physical Microsoft stores are only in four locations, on or near the west coast. But if you happen to l...
Gameday! Bring on the best and most evil pranks. Humiliate those closest to you. This devastatingly simple office prank requires nothing out of the ordinary to perform. In fact, you could probably execute this right now, without getting up from your chair.
Soup might sound simple, but when you're making lobster bisque, making the soup is quite a chore, but the taste is worth every second! Any shellfish lover will lover this lobster bisque!
How much money do you think you're worth? Hundreds? Thousands? Millions? Think again. In the world of shopping centers and barcodes, you may only be worth a few bucks.
Hi All, These little flowers took ages to make, but was well worth it
Actually its just a parody video, but quite silly and worth a look.
This guy uses gaff tape to measure out a sleek two inch wide strip on top of his head. He's very engaging and the end product is worth the wait. Shave your head into a mohawk.
It may not be the most epic of quests in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but it's one that's worth taking up. Getting married not only gets you 20G on Xbox 360 or a bronze trophy on PlayStation 3, but you also get some cool in-game bonuses. Your wife (or husband, depending on gender or sexual orientation) will cook you a hot meal every day that restores your health fully, and she or he will even give you gifts sometimes!
A picture is worth a thousand words. Watch this video to learn how to fold a napkin into a heart. Fold a napkin into a heart.
If you find yourself alone and bored with a spoon and fork then this is worth taking a look at. Learn how to float utensils above a glass using only fire and your imagination. This trick would work great for parties and bars alike. Float cutlery items and become a local magical legend. Perform the floating cutlery trick.
Samsung has announced that their latest flagship device, the Galaxy S5, will ship with over $500 worth of exclusive, pre-paid, and discounted subscriptions from leading mobile content and service providers.
Want to learn how to make a dollar bill magically flip upside down? Ryan Oakes will show you how! You will need a crisp dollar bill. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks.
To make customizing a template as easy as possible, it is important that you pick a template that is closest to what you’re after, this includes the layout, the images and the color schemes. Keep this in mind.
Watch this video with This Old House to learn how to build a composite deck. Steps:
No longer do you need special glasses to experience 3D. At least, that's what Nintendo claims when it comes to their upcoming Nintendo 3DS, which uses a process called autostereoscopy.
A nice little series of videos where you witness live social engineering and listen to others share their funny little stories where they were able to use their skills. Definitely worth a watch if you're into this sort of thing!
I think most of these are iPad apps, which I don't have, but I'd love to see some reviews of some of these apps to find out whether they're worth downloading or not.
Great Steve Jobs' speach
I entered the 2009 Crash the Superbowl Contest with this entry. It was a tremendous amount of fun to make. The fractal dorito was made from about 75 lbs worth of tortilla chips (about 12000 chips total) and was 64 ft on a side.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I guess a video just comes out and says it. Dancing in front of a Flash firework on the 4th of July.
Always falling asleep behind the wheel? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that there are over 56,000 sleep-related accidents each year, resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths annually in the United States. Don't want to be a statistic? Then you may want to try out ASP Technology's mobile application which aims to keep you awake when you're fatigued on the road.
YourBalloonMan has a huge series of free online balloon videos on YouTube that are totally worth checking out. There over 50 different free videos at the time of this writing and possibly even more at the time you read this. Please be sure to check it out and let him know you heard about him from Make Balloon Animals World. ;-)
First batch of cinematography reels are up! Watch with headphones, no distractions, and go fullscreen HD.
Not only was Nigel Richards crowned victor in the 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship, but the New Zealander's won first place at the 2010 World Players Championship, bringing his grands total over the last two weeks to $13,000. That's $10,000 for the NSC and $3,000 for the WPC. Well worth the trip from his home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
An interesting game that borrows from the most popular sport in the world. Developed by Asger John in 1964, not as popular as Joel Silver's Ultimate Frisbee. Worth watching.
Located about 40 minutes from Quebec City, this enchanting crystalline palace is something out of a dream. It's worth spending a night at least once in a lifetime.
Here is a hilarious prank, you need a lot of people for it but its worth it. It kind of reminds me of that Improve Everywhere group.
This is a sweet little shop in my neck of the woods. It's a little bit on the pricy side, but it's worth the money for intimate occasions and big celebrations.
A whole fish is just as easy to prepare as a fillet, and it makes a stunning presentation. Enjoying it will take just a little more navigation on the part of your guests to avoid the bones, but the flavor imparted by a fish cooked on the bone is worth every extra effort. Eat a whole fish.
This can be a fun and a really cool trick. Show off your dog at the park or to your friends with a dance. This is a bit harder but when you get it, it is worth it. Teach your dog to dance.
So I was searching up on AV evasion and found some really informative links that I thought was worth sharing.The links originally came from this Rapid7 forum thread.
A cool show aired in the UK on Channel 4 last night where a number of ordinary subjects (note: we are not citizens!) had to disappear for 28 days whilst being pursued by professional hunters using the powers available to the State. Well worth a watch. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hunted/on-demand/60136-001
