Want to Know how to Unmask Liars? As suggested by Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a forensic psychologist at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley - our instincts to spot lies are actually quite strong but our conscious minds at times fail us. Fortunately, there are important signs that can help… Read More
Wicking Garden: “A wicking bed is a garden bed with a waterproof lining that holds a reservoir of water at the bottom from which water is draw upwards like a wick to the surface of the bed via natural soil osmosis or through the roots of plants in the bed. Basically it works like large… Read More
If you’re headed to Brazil or know anyone that is, keep in mind the desperation of the local populace. Of course, not everyone there is desperate, but those that are may have no qualms about robbing you. These video clips were mashed together and follow some of the thieves as they case and snatch bags… Read More
If you’ve been following the Primitive Technology channel on YouTube, you know that it follows a man around the Far North of Queensland, Australia. The man never identifies himself, but he is constantly building and creating things with nothing more than his hands and the elements around him. In a recent video, the man, often called… Read More
Many people think that “Doomsday preppers” are pretty big oddballs. They are people who are preparing for end of the world scenarios now instead of later. Although they may be getting ready a bit early, who can really know for sure? All we can really know is that they have some pretty ingenious ideas up their sleeves. They are… Read More
Archery. It’s one of those things you try at sleepaway camp and decide is way too hard, so you learn how to make lanyards instead. The exception to this rule is Danish marksman Lars Andersen, who, over a decade of research and practice, has perfected the lost art of the bow. Hollywood and target shooting… Read More
As a 33-year law enforcement veteran and former training commander with the Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department, I know how easy it is to intimidate citizens into answering incriminating questions or letting me search through their belongings. This reality might make things easier for police looking to make an easy arrest, but it… Read More
Whether we are on a camping trip or stuck in the middle of the forest because our GPS took us the wrong way, this handy survival tip might just come in handy when we need it the most. Here is how to make a portable stove with a popcan: Materials needed: pop can scissors/knife sand… Read More
There are many emergency and survival scenarios where you may need to get past a locked padlock, but you don’t have the key. There are obvious ways around smaller padlocks – smashing/shooting them but these strategies can attract unwanted attention and might not be successful anyway. There is a sneakier and quieter way… Here is an excellent way… Read More
Whether you’re a fan of apocalypse themed movies or not you are surely worried about natural disasters that can occur at any time. A natural disaster, such as hurricanes or earthquakes, are more likely to happen, than a zombie apocalypse, but still it is essential to be prepared for either of these. This means, you… Read More