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Video: How pros wrap extension cords, cables & hoses

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If you’re like me, you probably find it extremely difficult and frustrating to try and wrap an extension cord in a way that makes it easy to use it again the next time you need it.

I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. That neatly coiled cord quickly turns into a snarled mess when you start unwinding it and stretching it out.

Well, the fellow featured in today’s video is going to show you how to wrap extension cords, cables and even hoses in ways that prevent all those problems from arising when you go to unroll them next time.  [Read more…]

Timelapse video: Southern Lights over New Zealand

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The auroras that paint the night skies above our planet’s extreme northern and extreme southern regions are among the most magnificent sights in all of nature.

I’ve featured several videos of the Northern Lights (aka aurora borealis) on this site but today’s timelapse video features the Southern Lights (aurora australis) as witnessed from Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.  [Read more…]

Guess what? Earth isn’t the only planet that has Auroras.

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I’m sure you’ve probably seen awesome images of colorful auroras dancing in the air above our planet’s North and South Poles.

The northern auroras are called Aurora Borealis (aka Northern Lights).

The ones over the South Pole are called Aurora Australis (aka Southern Lights).

We earthlings have been marveling at the beauty of our planet’s dancing auroras for millennia, but did you know that some of the other planets in our solar system have them as well?

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Video: Watch these fascinating car shredders and crushers at work

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I’m sure you’ve heard folks say something like “My poor old car is destined for the crusher (or shredder)!”

Truth be told, countless vehicles are destroyed and recycled every day of the year, but have you ever actually seen a car crusher or shredder in action?

These things are nothing short of amazing. In a matter of minutes a car will will be transformed from a completely intact vehicle into a literal heap of bits of metal, rubber, plastic and glass.

If you’ve never witnessed an automobile being crushed or shredded, the short video below will be a real eye-opener.  [Read more…]

Warning: Some coupons will actually cause you to pay more

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If you’re like most shoppers you probably love saving a few bucks whenever you can, and there’s no easier way to save than to use a coupon!

In fact, some people I know routinely come home with a car load of groceries and other items they literally purchased for pennies on the dollar thanks to the awesome power of “couponing”.

Unfortunately, there are times and situations in which using a coupon can actually cost you money instead of help you save it.

Here are just a few examples:  [Read more…]