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Jul 14, 2010

Say what you will, this wave-shaping safety pool's got heart. And, thanks to the principle of wave interference, quite a lot of other shapes besides.Like stars!  Notes!And this big splashy thing!Watch ...

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Jul 14, 2010

We almost forgot about the disposable camera. With every cell phone outfitted with a camera, who needs the emergency 7-Eleven point-n-shoot? Well, until it transformed from photographic instrument to ...

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Jul 13, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to increase your Wi-Fi signal with a coffee can. Materials you will need are : a knife, a coffee can, tape, USB Wi-Fi adapter, and marker. First, measure 1 inch from the ...

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Jul 13, 2010

Here in Los Angeles, weather is perfect as usual. But on the other side of America, summer is in its sweltering peak. I've spent plenty of unconditioned summers on the east coast, so I know firsthand ...

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Jul 10, 2010

Every day of the week, WonderHowTo curators are hard at work, scouring the web for the greatest and most inspiring how-to videos. Every Friday, we'll highlight our favorite finds.Make your own G-spot ...

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Jul 9, 2010

If you're looking for a low cost solution for a portable hamstick antenna pole for your ham radio, then check out this video. In the tutorial, you'll find out how to make this temporary mount that can ...

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Jul 9, 2010

If you're doing a project with a ham radio and want to mess around with the antenna, this video should help.In this tutorial, you'll find out how to use an inexpensive antenna coax switch. This can be ...

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Jul 9, 2010

Love folk art but could do without the folk? Prepare to have your heart stolen by a self-folding origami automaton.Scientific American writes, "Researchers at Harvard University and the Massachusetts ...

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Jul 9, 2010

Kitschy kicks your thing? Try these self-lacing sneakers on for size. Inspired by the iconic Nike Air 2015s worn by Michael J. Fox's character in Back to the Future Part II, these shoes utilize an Ard ...

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Jul 8, 2010

Want to build your own infrared motion detector? It's easier than you think! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial from MAKE can present a complete overview of the build in under five minutes! Fo ...