There’s nothing like the pride of knowing that you can safely and effectively build dazzling explosives to entertain friends and relatives on Independence Day. But this guy wouldn’t know the first thing about that… Using nothing but a little aluminum foil, sulphur, potassium, magnesium, banjo music, and a lighter, he manages to create quite a spectacle of himself. Enjoy!
As the summer temperatures start to spike, so do those electric bills… unless you’re living in a tent of course. Get this: Whether you’re spending your time in a tent or a modern family home, this little DIY project could make your home base a whole lot cooler, both literally and figuratively. That’s because this little homemade air-conditioner can pump out some seriously cold air… and of course it’s built inside an actual cooler (pun intended). And unlike running a compressor, this design is WAY cheaper than running a typical air-conditioner. In fact, you can design this to run entirely […]
You can never be too careful with your personal information these days. With so many hackers and cyber crooks out there trying to steal your data, sometimes you have to go to extremes to ensure that your identity is safe. When the delete button simply isn’t enough, you may find the need to render your hard drive useless by physically damaging it. RELATED: How to Fry Bacon on Your Shotgun Barrel [VIDEO] Some folks at the IRS may simply send their hard drive through the shredder… but what those pencil pushers don’t know is that they’re missing a golden opportunity to learn […]
Rattlesnakes come in a wide variety of sizes and colors (there are 32 known species and 79 subspecies), but hot pink… that’s a new one. Hot pink rattlesnakes weren’t thought to exist until only recently, when a Salt Lake City man noticed one slithering near the University of Utah campus. Only after capturing the snake for further inspection did researchers discover that it was not a new species or an albino specimen… RELATED: This is What 5,000 Pounds of Rattlesnakes Looks Like [VIDEO] It had simply been spray painted as a prank. Waaah wah. As you can see in the […]
Chiggers are commonly found in tall grasses, and their bite can lead to the most intense itching experience of your entire life! These pests are most active during the afternoon, and the temperature needs to be above 60 degrees Fahrenheit for them to remain active. Unlike ticks, chiggers are way too small for most people to see them without the assistance of a magnifying glass. However, just like ticks, chiggers can stay attached to your skin for an extended period of time. Chiggers are most attracted to wrists, armpits, ankles, behind the knees and the groin region. You can minimize […]
If you ever wondered how difficult it really is to spot a cougar in the wild, you need to watch this video. Although we don’t think of the mountain lion’s coat as being “camouflaged,” the light color does a pretty good job concealing their hiding spots in a wide variety of climates. But as you can see, it’s even effective in the snow. RELATED: Amazing Things Happen When You Throw a Cardboard Box into a Cougar’s Enclosure Equally impressive is this particular cougar’s ability to sense that it’s being watched. This animal clearly knows that the cameraman is hiding in […]
It’s summertime, and this means that you are most likely going to spend a lot more time in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, this will leave you exposed to the possibility of getting bitten by ticks and chiggers. Not only will a bite cause you discomfort but it could also make you sick. Ticks: Removing These Dangerous Pests There are several tick-borne diseases in the U.S., including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Tularemia. Lyme disease is a medical condition that impacts the muscle and joints. Other symptoms include fatigue, fevers, headaches and a stiff neck. If the condition goes […]
Whether you are an avid hiker, are planning a backpacking trip through a foreign country or simply want to be prepared for any emergency situation, it is a wise idea to have a quality backpack on hand at all times. Backpacks are often designed differently from bugout bags, but they can be just as worthwhile for anything that life throws your way. There are hundreds of good options available. To make it easier to select the right one for your lifestyle, we have gathered a list of five of the most notable recent offerings from top backpack manufacturers. Flickr user […]
As the summer season cranks up the heat outdoors, many Americans are starting to crank up the air conditioning to its highest settings to cool offer. While we look forward to fun activities such as 4th of July celebrations and parties by the pool, many of us fret over the oppressive heat and higher power bills. That being said, there are several ways you can “beat the heat” this summer that don’t require racking up a huge A/C bill. And these methods go beyond simple money-savings. They could help you cope with the heat in emergency situations where you may not have access to air-conditioning or […]
If you have severe snake-o-phobia, then you probably don’t want to watch this video… because it features the greatest concentration of snakes found anywhere on the planet. And that concentration, believe it or not, ISN’T located in a lush tropical region. Instead, it’s located in a place that reaches -50 degrees in the winter. In fact, that’s exactly why they tend to cluster up so amazingly — to escape the frigid temperatures in subterranean limestone of Manitoba’s Interlake Region. While it may seem apocalyptic to those with a deep fear of reptiles, these garter snakes are relatively harmless and even fairly […]
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