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Build a Self-Resetting Mouse Trap [DIY]

Posted by Ry on May 19 2012 | Uncategorized

We've covered many mouse traps over the years, but they all need to be reset once you've caught a mouse. This means if you have lots of furry intruders you'll need to have several traps or just build this version using a 5-gallon bucket, an aluminum beverage can, a small piece of wood, and a wooden dowel. More »


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Building a color sensor using luminosity

Posted by Ry on May 19 2012 | Uncategorized

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Reminder: SpaceX launch tomorrow. Watch it live!

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

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Conductive ink circuit experiments

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

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Learn the Built-in Superpowers of Your Body and Brain This Weekend [Weekendhacker]

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

The human body and its brain are pretty incredible. They're also fragile and dumb. Realizing this can make your life miserable, or you can look at it as an opportunity and take control. This weekend, learn a few built-in superpowers you may not have known you had. All they take is a little practice. More »


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Scavenging from consumer electronics to make a flame-powered phone charger

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

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Remains of the Day: Verizon Will Grandfather Unlimited Data, Won’t Subsidize Your Phone [For What It’s Worth]

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

Verizon relents a little on unlimited data, Congress considers fighting for some "hearts and minds" at home, and Mac folks can relax about lost hotkeys. More »


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Use a Banana Peel to Relieve Itching from Poison Ivy, Mosquito Bites, and More [Clever Uses]

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

As we inch closer to summer, you're more likely to run into poison ivy, bug bites, and the other itchy ailments that come with being outside. Redditor xume points out that banana peels are a great homemade remedy for itchy skin. More »


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Adding kilometers to a radio meant only for meters

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

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AniExplorer Adds Customizable Animations to Windows Explorer [Video]

Posted by Ry on May 18 2012 | Uncategorized

Windows: AniExplorer enables hidden animations in the Windows Explorer interface, letting you customize your file manager and give it a little pizazz. More »


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