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You Should Know How to Make a Butter Candle

Emerald Catron — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:58:44 +0000

Why should you know how to make a butter candle? You can set the mood the next time you make enormous lobsters for all your friends. You can light the room with dairy. You can have light if the power goes out and you don't feel like opening that 15-pound sack of tea lights from Ikea you bought because it was such a bargain

Everything You Need to Know About the Harlem Shake

Emerald Catron — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:41:43 +0000

If you look at the internet at all, you've probably noticed a sudden proliferation of Harlem Shake videos. Why, you might be asking, are all these people wearing horse head masks and throwing themselves around shabby dorm rooms? It's a fair question, and one we'd like to answer for you. This is your essential guide to the Harlem Shake.

World's Most Depressing Chef Teaches Us How to Make Nachos

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:15:46 +0000

Being a TV chef has to be an extremely tough job. Think about it-- that person has to cook and talk at the same time. Sheesh, that's rough. While there are extremely engaging cooks on camera-- like Mama June whipping up her famous "sketti" -- that talent is rare. That's why we understand this guy's struggles. Well, sort of.

10 Hilarious Examples of 'Kid Logic'

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:19:42 +0000

There are tons of things we don't know, like why Evil Baby is so terrifying or how Honey Boo Boo landed a hit TV show. Sure, we could use the old Google Machine or Siri, but sometimes we like hearing answers from an actual person.

But did you know there's an even better, adorably entertaining way to get answers to life's toughest questions?

Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Lucid Dreaming

Emerald Catron — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:05:41 +0000

We know — the first thing we thought when we saw this was “who draws that well on white board” too! Once we got over that, we realized we should actually be paying attention to what this guy’s saying. It’s a step by step guide from asapScience to achieving lucid dreams — dreams you are [...]

Turns Out You've Been Chopping a Banana Wrong

Emerald Catron — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:35:14 +0000

If you’d like to know how to chop a banana like a “bawse,” look no further. We should probably note that the YouTuber who made this video gives props to his “big @$$ knife,’ so you might need one of those. Other than that, this is really all you need to know.

McDonald's Executive Chef Demonstrates How to Make A Big Mac At Home

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:25:13 +0000

While McDonald's tastes good, it doesn't always seem like it is made from the kind of natural ingredients you could buy in a grocery store. As part of McDonald's Canada's ongoing campaign to demystify their fare, executive chef Dan Coudreaut demonstrates in this video how you can actually make a Big Mac in your own kitchen using simple, readily available ingredients.

10 Helpful 'Life Hacks' to Make Your Life Easier [Advertorial]

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:04:08 +0000

“Life Hacks” are tips and tricks to make your life easier. They’re easy fixes for common problems, such as brain freeze or keeping electronic cords organized. Life Hacks cleverly increase productivity and efficiency. Check out these 10 life hacks to make your everyday life easier. Cure Brain Freeze While eating cold foods too quickly, sometimes [...]

10 Amazing Tips and Tricks to Make You a Grill Master

Carl Pettit — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:59:07 +0000

The sun is out, your friends are over and the kids are splashing around in the pool. Ah yes, it’s summertime, and you’re just dying to break out your grill or smoker and throw an amazing barbeque party in your backyard, at the beach, or wherever you happen to be. Once you’ve invited all your [...]

Get a 'Crash Course' in Applying Make-Up

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:54:50 +0000

Popular make-up artist, Nikkie, comes at us with another fantastic tutorial. However, this one is accompanied by an intense spin that frankly we never imagined. Her videos on YouTube gather over 25 million views, therefore, it seems perfect that she was the one approached for this ad.

Science May Have Finally Found a Cure for the Hangover

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:39:59 +0000

Thanks to some of the best minds of our time, we’re finally being given concrete tips that will help us get over those horrid headaches we experience after a night of partying. Hangover cures have been thrown around for decades. But now, thanks to good old-fashioned science, we finally have one we can trust. It’s [...]

This Is the Proper Way to Eat a Hot Dog This July 4th

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:37:21 +0000

Part of what's so great about hot dogs is their simplicity. Take them out of their package, put them on a grill and, boom, everybody's favorite summer comfort food.

But using just a skewer and knife, the food wizards at Chow have demonstrated a way to get a lot more out your wiener. See how to make a spiral-cut hot dog below.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse: A Beginners Guide

Carl Pettit — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:54:37 +0000

Zombies, zombies and more zombies. Everywhere you look these days, you’re bound to run into a bunch of bloody zombies. We’ve got books about zombies ('World War Z,' 'Tooth and Nail'), television shows about zombies ('The Walking Dead') and tons of zombie movies, like the classic ‘The Night of the Living Dead,’ and the more recent ‘28 Days Later.’ Not to mention the real life flesh-munchers like Rudy Eugene and others who are making us all believe that some sort of virus has been released on the masses that will no doubt bring about the zombie apocalypse.

Bring Your Instagram Photos to Life With These Amazing Sites

Kathy Landin — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:38:06 +0000

Even if you don’t realize it, you are already familiar with the latest hotness in social sharing apps. Instagram is the photo sharing app that allows users to take, filter, post, share, like and follow photos and photo collections. It makes even the worst photographer seem like a shutterbug. But what else can it do?

Woman Turns Into Rapper Drake in Amazing Make-Up Tutorial

Mithun Divakaran — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:04:44 +0000

Make-up tutorials are a dime-a-dozen on YouTube, with many girls offering tips on how get your make-up right, or even imitate a celebrity look. But how many take it so far as to look completely like a celebrity? Here’s a video of a woman turning into a rather famous man. Watch as aspiring make-up artist [...]

Make Your Own Marshmallow Peeps, Whether It's Easter or Not

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:25:12 +0000

Easter features some of the tastiest treats of all times like Cadbury Creme Eggs and Heavenly Hash. (But not Mini Eggs. Whoever invented those chalky chocolate tablets clearly didn't get Easter candy as a kid and is trying to punish the rest of us.)

Marshmallow Peeps may also be a traditional Easter candy, but they are still good on every other day on the calendar.

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

Google's Privacy Changes Mean You Need to Clear Your Web History

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:00:02 +0000

If you use any of Google's many products (the ubiquitous search engine, Gmail, Google Plus, YouTube, etc.) you've probably seen all the notices about upcoming changes to the company's privacy policy. So what does it mean to you, and how can you put up a few necessary roadblocks?

10 Super Secure Password Tips for 'Change Your Password Day'

Kathy Landin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:13:28 +0000

The tech bloggers over at Gizmodo have officially declared February 1st to be Change Your Password Day. We all know it’s something we should do and they think this is the best way to get us to succumb to positive peer pressure and change our passwords together for better security.

Facebook Timeline Becomes Mandatory — Here's How You Can Make Yours Awesome

Kathy Landin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:31:26 +0000

We hope you aren’t afraid of change, or the things you've posted on the internet in your past, because your Facebook page is about to be all kinds of different. And, you have to go with it or get out. Yep, the Facebook Timeline, that layout design you've seen that makes your friends' pages look like a photo scrapbook, will soon become mandatory for all users.

Planking — Everything You Need to Know [PHOTOS]

Meghan O'Keefe — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:27:28 +0000

Planking, or as it's also called "The Lying Down on Stuff Game," is a very special activity in which people lie face down with their hands at their sides so as to resemble a plank of wood. Also, an important part of the game is to lie down in a place one normally wouldn't lie down. So, you can't plank in, say, a bed. Beer container? Totally fine.

Want to Change Twitter Back to Its Original Left Position? Here's How [IMAGE]

Dylan Schenker — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:02:51 +0000

Twitter recently overhauled its design, and as par for the course for any major website implementing changes, some people are pretty miffed. This time, the thing that seems to be driving people the most nuts is the inversion of the Tweet stream from the left to the right.

Fortunately, if you're a Chrome or Firefox user, there is now a simple solution to reverting the stream back to its left justification.

5 Tips For Conducting a Successful Black Friday Operation

Matthew Roulette — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:25:19 +0000

Black Friday is not a casual shopping day, but rather it is the closet thing civilians will ever get to tasting real combat. As such, one should treat it like a military mission, with objectives, casualties and above all, strategies. For all the brave souls who are enticed by great “deals” like 5% off a [...]

Five Easy Thanksgiving Crafts to Replace the Hand-Traced Turkey [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:31:26 +0000

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but while you may be mulling dinner preparations and seating charts and such, don't forget about the kids. They'll need something to do, especially since children who are normally in school will be home for the holiday. Keep those little hands busy without reducing yourself to that hand-traced turkey. This collection [...]

How to Make a Glitter Bomb [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:27:52 +0000

Glitter bombs became a popular, harmless weapon of choice for gay rights activists after protestor Nick Espinosa beaned Newt Gingrich with one earlier in the year and even made an appearance on a recent episode of 'Glee.' If you have a condom, dry ice and a handful of glitter, you can make one of your very own.

Learn how to construct the most fabulous bomb ever in the instructional video below:

Clever Homeowner Constructs Wasp-Sucking Death Machine [Video]

Paul Ciampanelli — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:37:34 +0000

How would you deal with a giant wasp infestation? If you’re like us, your strategy would consist mostly of running away at top speed shouting, “NOPE NOPE NOPE!” But not this guy. He created a sweet wasp-capturing machine. Wasps check in, but they don’t check out. With little more than a wooden box, a three-stage blower, a [...]

Where to Watch New Fall TV Shows For Free

Nick Nadel — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:18:25 +0000

The new fall TV season is in full swing. With so many shows to choose from, there's no way you could catch them all when they air. Luckily, most new shows have episodes available to watch online for free. But where do you find them? That's where we come in. Use our guide for where to watch the best new fall TV shows for free, and you'll never miss another episode.

How to Peel Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:31:23 +0000

If you’ve ever struggled with a head of garlic this video will blow your mind. Not only is Savuer magazine’s executive food editor Todd Coleman’s technique for peeling garlic in less than ten seconds effective, but it looks sort of fun. The dazzling simple solution is below. [via The Daily What]