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build a hoverboard

1 ft (30 cm)

2 ft (75 cm)

2 ft (60 cm) 6 in (15 cm)

1 Cut two discs

from plywood.

Cut a hole the size of a leaf-blower nozzle.

Cut a circle from a plastic tarp.

Center large disc on tarp; fold tarp over and staple down.

2 in (5 cm)

1 in (2.5 cm)

5 Seal tarp to disc

with duct tape.

6 Turn over; screw small

disc onto center.

7 Cut vents in tarp.

Duct-tape the blower onto the hole and go for a ride.

travel by jet pack

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Strap in securely.

Pull throttle to take off.

Push bars to go forward.

Steer with left hand.

Push throttle to land.

fly away in a lawn chair

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Inflate balloons with helium. Stake down lawn chair ; add ballast. Tie balloons to chair ar ms and back.
join the mile-high club

Sit with drop line and pellet gun.

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Release chair.

Puncture ballast bags to gain altitude.

Shoot balloons to descend.

Lower drop line for landing help.

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perform a pig prank

3?

Grease three pigs.

Mark them 1, 2, and 4.

Set loose in a public area.

Watch the search for 3.

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pull a rhino hoax

Trace rhino footprint on plywood.

Cut.

Attach to bottom of trash can.

Hang can from a very long pole.

Weight can with sandbags.

Make tracks through the snow . . .

. . . into a frozen pond.

Let the kids piece the story together.

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hop a train

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Cut large notches in ends of suitcases.

Cover the holes with stickers.

Arrange a distraction; sneak on the train.

Set up with the holes facing each other.

Climb up and close yourself in.

Stay quiet during the ride.

During control questions, use these tricks to raise your vital signs. Your lies will be less obvious.

fool a polygraph

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No.

Mentally do complex math.

Hide tack in shoe; poke toe.

Clench your bottom tightly.

Give one-word answers.

Have your lawyer present.

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rig a cat-feeding device

Why feed kitty the boring old way? A few short hours and some household odds and ends is all it takes to make a fantastical Rube Goldbergstyle cat-feeding machine!

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construct a thumb piano

1
Snip large bobby pins in half. Place four halves on block.

3
Lay one half across top. Tape it in place.

5
Staple down crosswise pin.

6
Slide screw beneath keys.

Staple screw in place.

Play with thumbs.

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face the world as a flapper

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be a swell 40s bombshell

Lengthen and darken brows with a pencil.

Sweep on subtle eyeshadow.

Pluck or pencil a thin, high arch. Start with a dark foundation; apply light powder. Rim eye in dark pencil; smudge. Pat skin with rice powder.

Draw a heart-shaped pout; fill.

Exaggerate top lip; use bold lipstick.

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get a mind-blowing 60s look

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sport groovy 70s style

Use a shimmery eyeshadow, then darken the crease.

Make a crease of dark shadow over a lighter color. Leave brows thick and dramatic.

Apply false eyelashes to top and bottom.

Apply tinted moisturizer for a dewy glow.

Get a natural look with loose powder.

Wear a light, creamy color on lips.

Finish with a clear lip gloss.

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customize lip gloss

petroleum jelly

Cut up old lipsticks.

Combine in jar ; close lid.

Submerge in hot water.

Stir to blend.

Cool before applying.

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blend my own toner

6 fl oz (175 ml) rubbing alcohol orange

lemon

Cut into thin slices.

Combine fruit and alcohol.

Blend until pureed.

Strain; reserve liquid.

Store in refrigerator.

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whip up facial moisturizer

To personalize, add: 2 tsp lemon juice (acne-prone skin) 2 tsp evening primrose oil (dry skin) 1 tsp witch hazel (oily skin)

lift wax from a carpet 4 tbsp coconut oil

2 tsp distilled water

4 tbsp beeswax

8 tbsp cocoa butter

Melt in a double boiler.

Stir in distilled water.

Stir until completely blended.

Pour into container ; cool before using.

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know my cosmetics shelf lives

102

eyeshadow eighteen months powder foundation eighteen months

face powder two years cream blush one year

eau de toilette three to five years

lipstick

cream foundation

cream blush

avocado

olive oil

deep-conditioning treatment

makeup sponge one month nail polish (wash every ten days) one year cream foundation one year

mascara three months liquid eyeliner six months concealer three months lip liner one year eyeliner eighteen months

lipstick and lip gloss eighteen months

beer

shampoo

extra-shine shampoo

sunscreen

cream foundation

sun-protective foundation

deodorant one year

sunblock one year

moisturizer one year

eyedrops one month

lemon juice

conditioner

hair lightener

toothpaste two years

moisturizer

mineral foundation

sheer foundation

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spot harajuku styles

Tokyos Harajuku neighborhood is a mecca for fashionable youngsters, who flock there on Sundays to hang out, show off, and get inspired. Check out a few of the many styles on display.

kodona center gai

manba
fancy collar

gothic lolita
streaked hair ringlets with bangs

waistcoat and long topcoat white or pastel makeup

parasol bell-shaped petticoat striped socks deep tan floral decor chunky shoes wide belt platfor m shoes

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shop for love at the market

Not looking for a big commitment? Stay out of the baby aisle!

Flirt by the fruit stand. How ripe is that banana?

Mingle with other singles by the frozen-dinner aisle. If his cart is full of family or feminine items, steer clearhes taken.

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get some play at a concert

Dive into the ar ms of a hottie in the crowd.

Cruise the merchandise table to pick up a memento of the showor of when you first met.

Bump into that special someone during a particularly rowdy number.

Pair up for the power ballad by loaning your lighter.

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have fun with my partner

Check out an opera.

Become vampires. Plant a garden. Try skydiving.

Create a monster.

Volunteer with animals. Take trapeze classes. Go apple-picking.

Pick up a sport.

Seek the meaning of life. Lear n to fly.

Compete at ar m wrestling.

ace the balloon darts

Tell spooky stories.

Go out dancing.

Win prizes at a car nival.

Play video games at home.

get my just desserts

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whip up edible undies

162

c (100 g) sugar

c (120 ml) water

min

15

1 c (150 g) raspberries

1
Blend.

Cover pot and simmer.

140F (60C)

parchment paper

812
hr

have a delicious morning after

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Pour onto lined baking pan.

Bake.

Use panties as a template.

Poke holes with a chopstick.

Tie together with licorice.

Serve at once!

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say i do italian-style

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take vows in vegas

Just the two of you in town? Grab a witness off the street.

Guests shower the newlyweds with Jordan almonds.

A lump of iron in the grooms pocket wards off evil spirits.

A rip in the veil brings good luck.

The pieces of a broken glass symbolize the many happy years ahead.

Come as you are or rent a dress or tux at the front desk.

Pay the officiant in cash.

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get married in the philippines

Children bear wedding rings and coins.

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forge a bond in china

Hire lucky lion dancers to entertain guests. An heirloom rosary is part of the brides bouquet. A veil and cord are placed on bride and groom to symbolize their unity.

The couples parents are honored with a tea ceremony.

The couple makes a vow by drinking from wine glasses tied together with string.

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celebrate chinese new years day

construct a cardboard chaise

12 3

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3

1 Cut chair shape from cardboard.

Glue into three sets of four.

Clamp each set individually; let dry.

Mark notches and holes in each set.

5 Cut each set.

6 Line up sets; glue

cardboard tubes.

7 Let dry.

re-cover a kitchen chair

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Remove chairs seat.

Remove fabric from frame.

Trace old fabric; cut.

Staple fabric tautly to frame.

Reattach seat.

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freeze a snack for my octopus

187

paint a mural using a grid

Draw image and trace a grid over it.

Draw a grid on the wall.

Copy each box onto the wall.

Erase the grid.

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organize a den

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tidy a pantry
Add hooks wherever possible. Store lighter items, like cereal and pasta, up high.

Stack vertically and horizontally to accomodate different-size books.

Use racks to maximize vertical space.

Bundle cords into a cord organizer.

Store heavy items at waist height.

Store DVDs and CDs in a binder. Look for fur niture that doubles as storage space.

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straighten a kitchen
Use hooks everywhere.

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store clothes efficiently

Hang a metal grid to store large kitchen tools. Repurpose a metal rake as a wine glass holder. Group hanging clothes by type.

Keep cleaning supplies in a bucket that you can grab in a hurry. Install sliding trays to maximize storage space. Store shoes vertically.

Keep a hamper for give-away clothes.

Insert plastic drawer dividers.

To clean, unfasten the open end, pull out the foam, and throw the cover in the wash.

craft a dog bed

sew a rockin quilt

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65

Measure your dogs length and width.

Cut foam to dogs measurements.

Set on an old quilt.

Fold over ; cut to height.

Hem the cut edge.

Sew Velcro dots.

Fasten the dots; sew up open sides.

Sweet doggy dreams!

To make a nutritionally balanced feast for your favorite pup, prepare items from the columns below. Mix together with tsp iodized salt and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Bone apptit!

feed fido a home-cooked meal

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four parts protein Cook meat in water ; remove bones and cut into small chunks.

three parts fruits and vegetables Boil until tender ; pure.

three parts starch Cook until tender.

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navigate adolescence help a teen navigate adolescence

Being a teenager can be like playing a fast-paced game one with common trials and traps, as well as tricks that can make the game easier. Whether youre a jock or a musician, a crafter or a geek, every teen can benefit from this coming-of-age tip sheet, and better enjoy the fun maze of adolescence.

soothe a cracking voice

nurse a shaving nick

Drink war m water with honey.

treat sweaty palms

Try not to shout.

Apply ice to the nick.

Touch up with a styptic pencil.

Moisten tissue to remove.

Apply a piece of toilet tissue.

Give it time.

Wipe hands with talcum powder.

Keep a drying cloth in your pocket.

Call a doctor if the problem persists.

heal a zit

Grind aspirin. Add lemon juice. Dip in a cotton swab. Apply mixture to zit.

switch lanes
Look for traffic in the rearview mirror. Check for cars in your blind spot. Signal the impending lane change. Execute the lane change.

Congratulations! Advance to the next level: adulthood!

Choose your playing piece. Start here! pierce ears at home treat cramps

Numb the earlobe. Sterilize the skin. Sterilize a safety pin. Insert pin; pad with a cork on the back. Fasten; replace with a stud after a few hours.

Lie down and raise your legs.

Apply a hot-water bottle.

Drink ginger tea.

Take it out at mealtime.

care for a retainer

Brush it twice daily. Soak it every night in mouthwash.

stop a rip in stockings

Dont throw it away.

Carefully put on ripped stocking.

make an escape

Slide a piece of paper under the rip.

Apply clear nail polish; remove paper.

Step over thorny barriers. Pr y window screens lose. Look out for bell alarm systems.

Beware a barking dog.

Sneak by motion sensors.

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Drink lots and lots of water.

Tur n out unnecessary lights.

Block windows with sheets.

Circulate air through house.

Visit air-conditioned places.

handle a winter power outage

thaw a frozen pipe

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Bring children and pets indoors.

Insulate drafty doorways.

Sleep together near a fire.

Close shades at night.

Let daylight in for war mth.

Store perishables outside.

Stay hydrated.

Take tur ns shoveling.

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EXIT

EXIT

Look for alter nate exits.

Slip between people diagonally.

Continue on without lost shoes.

Shelter behind fixed objects.

avoid a bar fight

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Avoid conflict if possible.

If not, try to appear insane.

say cheers in any language

Do something unexpected.

Make yourself look larger.

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Scream at top volume.

Throw a beverage.

Menace with chair.

Run away.

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bowl an outswinger in cricket

Shine ball on pants.

Hold with seam vertical.

Run toward batter.

Pitch down the middle.

Ball will curve at last second.

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pitch a curveball

Grip with seam upright.

Conceal behind back.

Step right foot backward.

Wind up.

Pitch; snap wrist toward plate.

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serve a volleyball

Stand at the end line; aim serve.

Lower ball and draw ar m back.

Toss ball; keep your eyes on it.

Strike at high point; follow through.