As a south Louisiana native who lived through Hurricane Katrina, I have every right to be aggravated with the national …
Gun smart lock prevents unauthorized use. Could you use it?
This smart phone connected weapon safety mechanism claims it’s releasable in two seconds. It looks complicated to me and I’m not …
Brain-eating amoeba is back
Remember this story from last year? How to stop brain-eating amoeba from killing you? Well, it’s back. An 11-year-old South Carolina …
Kick-the-Can ice cream. Best. Game. Ever.
Ice cream is one of the essentials of summer, so here are three different methods to make your own. Homemade …
Crazy rules “Down Under” – Can you match them?
One ‘Fine’ Day is video #1 of the ‘Lifestyle Regulation Madness’ series from our Australian social commentator, Topher Field. …
It’s 100ºF outside so naturally it’s time to think about a wood stove
I know, I know. You’re thinking swimming pools and ice machines right now. But seriously, it’s a great time to …
Patriotism – the Penn & Teller way. Did they burn the flag?
Famous performers Penn & Teller “burned” the American flag as part of their stage act. Don’t be outraged, they use the …
Using bacteria to make self-healing concrete
Concrete is the most commonly used construction material on earth, found in everything from roads and buildings to bridges and …
John Oliver hammers the retirement industry for ripping off seniors
John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” slays the retirement industry in this fact-filled video from his recent show. …
John Oliver on debt-collection (and a TV record!)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a popular late-night TV show. He’s funny, satirical Brit who likes to deflate pomposity, …
How to escape a sinking car
This video raises as many questions as it answers. Like what do you do if you’re alone with two small …
I know how much you like tiny homes – check out a Hobbit house!
Ever wanted to live in the Middle-earth? Just look at these new takes on tiny houses. As they’re covered with …
So cool! Transforming Mobile Homes
Most of us love the idea of being able to get out of Dodge. Well this method looks like a …
Balloon Sinuplasty for chronically blocked sinuses
I hadn’t heard of Balloon Sinuplasty until this week but it seems lots of people need it. Symptoms of chronic sinus …
Beautiful and efficient alternative to traditional window A/C units
Crowd sourcing website Kickstarter has launched another great idea. This 3X target goal idea was designed to address all the …
Tiny Homes: Binishell Dome Homes since 1964
Using air as their form work, Binishells are inherently green because they provide highly efficient building envelopes. They are also …
Six-pack beer rings that marine creatures can eat – Fantastic idea!
Most of the plastic six-pack rings end up in our oceans and pose a serious threat to wildlife. Saltwater Brewery, …
VIDEO: Best penetrating fluids and how to make your own
Learn how to make your own homemade penetrating fluid that works better than WD40, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, Kroil, and …
Oh yeah, I’m going to watch this movie!
Chuck Norris’ filmmaker son, Mike, has put together a movie that looks at all our fears as self-reliant preppers. It …
The Swiss Army Knife Camping Trailer
This is an Australia trailer (UEV-440) made to very high standards to withstand the continent’s tough terrain. Although some bits …
If the World were 100 people
Just for fun. If the population of the world was only 100 people, what would society look like?
Live report on what to do – and not to do – during a flood
Last year one of our team had a terrifying viewpoint as torrential rains flooded the street outside his apartment block in seconds and …
Build your cardboard house in a day
The dutch designed Wikkelhouse is 3 times more eco-friendly than a traditionally built house. Four years of research and development has led …
One nasty and one nice remedy for that horrible cough
The worst part of a common cold is the persistent cough. The coughs that come with colds are extremely tough …
Cleaning oil with magnets
Oil spills are an unavoidable part of our future on this planet. Until we no longer have to rely on …
Probiotics — do they work? And how about prebiotics?
They’re everywhere. Probiotics. But did you know most of them aren’t going to fix anything? The word probiotic means literally …
Savvy travelers know to use these in foreign countries and basic hostels
If you like to rough it in foreign countries, or use very basic hostels then you might like the DreamSack™. …