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A follow-up to the great Show Me How guide, Show Me More is filled with hundreds more great skills, ideas, and designs to make your life that much more exotic!TRANSCRIPT
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build a hoverboard
Seal tarp to disc with duct tape.
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 ft (60 cm)
1 ft (30 cm)
6 in (15 cm)
2½ ft (75 cm)
2 in (5 cm)
1 in (2.5 cm)
Tur n over ; screw small disc onto center.
Cut vents in tarp.
Duct-tape the blower onto the hole and go for a ride.
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Lower drop line for landing help.Shoot balloons to descend.Puncture ballast bags to gain altitude.Release chair.
Stake down lawn chair ; add ballast. Tie balloons to chair ar ms and back. Sit with drop line and pellet gun.
Push throttle to land.Steer with left hand.Push bars to go forward.Pull throttle to take off.Strap in securely.
fly away in a lawn chair
travel by jet pack
Inflate balloons with helium.
join the mile-high club
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perform a pig prank
Mark them “1,” “2,” and “4.” Set loose in a public area. Watch the search for “3.”Grease three pigs.
Weight can with sandbags. Make tracks through the snow . . . . . . into a frozen pond. Let the kids piece the story together.
Hang can from a very long pole.Attach to bottom of trash can.Cut.Trace rhino footprint on plywood.
pull a rhino hoax
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abscond in a suitcase
fool a polygraph
Mentally do complex math. Hide tack in shoe; poke toe. Clench your bottom tightly. Give one-word answers. Have your lawyer present.
Cut large notches in ends of suitcases.
Set up with the holes facing each other. Climb up and close yourself in. Stay quiet during the ride.
Cover the holes with stickers. Arrange a distraction; sneak on the train.
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During control questions, use these tricks to raise your vital signs. Your lies will be less obvious.
hop a train
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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 Goldberg–style cat-feeding machine!
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Play with thumbs.Staple screw in place.
Staple down crosswise pin. Slide screw beneath keys.
Tape it in place.Lay one half across top.
Snip large bobby pins in half. Place four halves on block.
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get a mind-blowing ’60s look sport groovy ’70s style
be a swell ’40s bombshellface the world as a flapper
Pluck or pencil a thin, high arch.
Apply false eyelashes
to top and bottom.
Rim eye in dark pencil; smudge.
Pat skin with rice powder. Draw a heart-shaped
pout; fill. Exaggerate top lip;
use bold lipstick.
Lengthen and darken brows with a pencil.
Sweep on subtle eyeshadow.
Start with a dark foundation; apply
light powder.
Use a shimmery eyeshadow, then darken the crease.
Make a crease of dark shadow over
a lighter color.Leave brows thick and dramatic.
Wear a light, creamy color on lips.
Get a natural look with loose powder. Finish with a
clear lip gloss.
Apply tinted moisturizer for a dewy glow.
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Cut into thin slices. Combine fruit and alcohol. Blend until pureed. Strain; reserve liquid. Store in refrigerator.
Pour into container ; cool before using.Melt in a double boiler. Stir in distilled water. Stir until completely blended.
Cool before applying.Stir to blend.Submerge in hot water.Combine in jar ; close lid.Cut up old lipsticks.
whip up facial moisturizer
blend my own toner
customize lip gloss
4 tbsp beeswax
2 tsp distilled water
4 tbsp coconut oil
8 tbsp cocoa butter
½ lemon
½ orange
6 fl oz (175 ml)
rubbing alcohol
petroleum jelly
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
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know my cosmetics’ shelf livesmake custom beauty products
eyeshadoweighteen months face powder
two years
cream blushone year
eau de toilettethree to five years
makeup spongeone month (wash every ten days)
nail polishone year
lipstick and lip glosseighteen months
liquid eyelinersix monthscream foundation
one year
lip linerone year
mascarathree months
eyelinereighteen months
powder foundationeighteen months
deodorantone year
eyedropsone month
sunblock one year
moisturizer one year
toothpastetwo years
lipstick cream foundation cream blush
avocado olive oil deep-conditioning treatment
beer shampoo extra-shine shampoo
sunscreen cream foundation sun-protective foundation
lemon juice conditioner hair lightener
moisturizer mineral foundation sheer foundation
To personalize, add:2 tsp lemon juice (acne-prone skin)2 tsp evening primrose oil (dry skin)1 tsp witch hazel (oily skin)
concealerthree months
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spot harajuku styles
kodona
fancy collar
waistcoat and long topcoat
chunky shoes
striped socks
gothic lolita
ringlets with bangs
bell-shaped petticoat
platfor m shoes
parasol
center gai
manba
deep tan
white or pastel makeup
floral decor
streaked hair
wide belt
Tokyo’s 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.
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get some play at a concert
shop for love at the market
Not looking for a big commitment? Stay out of the baby aisle!
If his cart is full of family or feminine items, steer
clear—he’s taken.
Flirt by the fruit stand. How ripe is that banana?
Mingle with other singles by the frozen-dinner aisle.
Dive into the ar ms of a hottie in the crowd.
Cruise the merchandise table to pick up a memento of the show—or of when you first met.
Pair up for the power ballad by loaning your lighter.
“Bump into” that special someone during a particularly
rowdy number.
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have fun with my partner
Go apple-picking.
Become vampires.
Check out an opera.
Try skydiving.Plant a garden.
Compete at ar m wrestling.
Lear n to fly.
Seek the meaning of life.Pick up a sport.
Volunteer with animals.
Take trapeze classes.
Create a monster.
Play video games at home.
Win prizes at a car nival.Go out dancing.
Tell spooky stories.
ace the balloon darts
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whip up edible undies
Tie together with licorice.
Use panties as a template.
Pour onto lined baking pan.
Cover pot and simmer.
Serve at once!
Poke holes with a chopstick.
Blend.
Bake.
½ c (120 ml) water
½ c (100 g) sugar
1 c (150 g) raspberries
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parchment paper
get my just desserts
have a delicious morning after
8–12hr
140ºF (60ºC)
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take vows in vegas
get married in the philippines forge a bond in china
say “i do” italian-style
Pay the officiant in cash.
A lump of iron in the groom’s pocket wards off evil spirits.
An heirloom rosary is part of the bride’s bouquet.
Hire lucky lion dancers to entertain guests.
The pieces of a broken glass symbolize the many happy years ahead.
Guests shower the newlyweds with Jordan almonds.
Just the two of you in town? Grab a witness off the street.
Come as you are or rent a dress or tux at the front desk.
A rip in the veil brings good luck.
Children bear wedding rings
and coins.
A veil and cord are placed on bride and groom to symbolize their unity.
The couple makes a vow by drinking
from wine glasses tied together with string.
The couples’ parents are honored with a tea ceremony.
celebrate chinese new year’s day
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re-cover a kitchen chair
construct a cardboard chaise
Remove chair’s seat. Remove fabric from frame. Trace old fabric; cut. Staple fabric tautly to frame. Reattach seat.
Clamp each set individually; let dry. Mark notches and holes in each set.
Cut each set.
Line up sets; glue cardboard tubes.
Let dry.
Glue into three sets of four.Cut chair shape from cardboard.
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paint a mural using a grid
Draw a grid on the wall. Copy each box onto the wall. Erase the grid.Draw image and trace a grid over it.
freeze a snack for my octopus231
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tidy a pantry
store clothes efficientlystraighten a kitchen
organize a den
Bundle cords into a cord organizer.
Store DVDs and CDs in a binder.
Look for fur niture that doubles as storage space.
Stack vertically and horizontally to accomodate
different-size books.
Use racks to maximize vertical space.
Store heavy items at waist height.
Store lighter items, like cereal and pasta, up high.
Add hooks wherever possible.
Store shoes vertically.
Insert plastic drawer dividers.
Group hanging clothes by type.Repurpose a metal rake
as a wine glass holder.
Use hooks everywhere.
Keep a hamper for give-away clothes.
Hang a metal grid to store large kitchen tools.
Keep cleaning supplies in a bucket that you can grab in a hurry.
Install sliding trays to maximize storage space.
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craft a dog bed
feed fido a home-cooked meal
sew a rockin’ quilt
Hem the cut edge. Sew Velcro® dots. Fasten the dots; sew up open sides. Sweet doggy dreams!
Fold over ; cut to height.Set on an old quilt.Cut foam to dog’s measurements.Measure your dog’s length and width.
four parts proteinCook meat in water ; remove
bones and cut into small chunks.
To make a nutritionally balanced feast for your favorite pup, prepare items from the columns below. Mix together with
½ tsp iodized salt and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Bone appétit!
three parts fruits and vegetablesBoil until tender ; purée.
three parts starchCook until tender.
To clean, unfasten the open end, pull out the foam, and throw the cover in the wash.
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help a teen navigate adolescencenavigate 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 you’re 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
treat sweaty palms
nurse a shaving nick
heal a zit
switch lanes
Congratulations!Advance to the next level:
adulthood!
Drink war m water with honey.
Try not to shout.
Give it time.
Look for traffic in the
rearview mirror.
Check for cars in your blind spot.
Signal the impending
lane change.
Execute the lanechange.
Wipe hands with talcum
powder.
Keep a drying cloth
in your pocket.
Call a doctor if the problem
persists.
Apply ice to the nick.
Touch up with a styptic
pencil.
Moisten tissue to remove.
Apply a piece of
toilet tissue.
Grind aspirin.
Add lemon juice.
Dip in a cotton swab.
Apply mixture to zit.
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care for a retainer
pierce ears at home
treat cramps
stop a rip in stockings
make an escape
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.Brush it
twice daily.
Soak it every night in mouthwash.
Don’t throw it away.
Step over thorny
barriers.
Pr y window screens lose.
Look out for bell alarm
systems.
Beware a barking
dog.
Sneak by motion sensors.
Carefully put on ripped stocking.
Slide a piece of paper under the rip.
Apply clear nail polish; remove paper.
Start here!
Chooseyourplayingpiece.
Let daylight in for war mth. Store perishables outside. Stay hydrated. Take tur ns shoveling.
Close shades at night.Sleep together near a fire.Insulate drafty doorways.Bring children and pets indoors.
Visit air-conditioned places.Circulate air through house.Block windows with sheets.Tur n out unnecessary lights.Drink lots and lots of water.
handle a winter power outage
withstand a heat wave
thaw a frozen pipe
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Shelter behind fixed objects.Look for alter nate exits. Slip between people diagonally. Continue on without lost shoes.
Do something unexpected. Make yourself look larger.
Run away.Menace with chair.Throw a beverage.Scream at top volume.
Avoid conflict if possible. If not, try to appear insane.
avoid a bar fight
ride out a nightclub stampede
EXIT EXIT
say “cheers” in any language
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Strike at high point; follow through.Toss ball; keep your eyes on it.Lower ball and draw ar m back.Stand at the end line; aim serve.
Wind up.Step right foot backward.Conceal behind back.Grip with seam upright.
Ball will curve at last second.Pitch down the middle.Run toward batter.Hold with seam vertical.Shine ball on pants.
serve a volleyball
pitch a curveball
bowl an outswinger in cricket
Pitch; snap wrist toward plate.
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