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How to rig a bathroom prank by running the toilet water tube to the sink

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:19:57 GMT

Toilets are some of the best prank aides, and this video will teach you a novel way to use them. All you do is connect the hose that fills the tank with water to another longer hose, then run it to under the sink and attach it in a position to spray outward. Then wait for your victim to flush.

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How to use blue food coloring and martini mix to pull a blue mouth martini prank

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:16:16 GMT

Blue martini mix can make any party more festive and ravey, but can also be used for this great prank. Watch the video for a guide to using food coloring and blue martini mix to dye the mouths of martini drinkers blue for hours. Great fun.

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How to pull a chocolate soap prank

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:14:37 GMT

Many modern American women are fixated on cutely-shaped and fun-smelling soaps. Take advantage of that fixation by watching this video and then using a make-your-own-soap kit to make soaps that look exactly like chocolates. Then trick someone into taking a bite. Hilarious.

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How to make prank Wasabi Guacamole

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:12:17 GMT

Wasabi and Guacamole are two of the best condiments on Earth, and could even be great combined. But not in these proportions. This video will show you how to pull an awesome prank on someone with only three tubes of Wasabi and some Guacamole.

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How to pull an Icy-Hot body wash shower prank

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:09:06 GMT

Icy-Hot has relieved and caused intense pain for decades, and this is one of the best Icy-Hot pranks we've ever seen. All you need is a victim who uses body wash regularly, some Icy-Hot, and a desire to cause someone intense but not long-term harmful pain.

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How to use an Easter egg-dying kit to make a bloody shower prank

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:06:44 GMT

The idea of blood pouring from a shower is terrifying, which makes it a great premise for a prank. This video will teach you how only an Easter egg-dying kit and a showerhead can turn into an awesome bloody shower prank.

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How to pull a bleach blonde shampoo prank

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:04:33 GMT

Girls around the world bemoan their boyfriends constantly stealing their shampoo when they run out, and now it's time for payback. This video demonstrates a hair bleach and shampoo prank that will devastate dark-haired shampoo-stealers.

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How to pull a cream cheese arm pits deodorant prank

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:02:29 GMT

For some reason most women favor white creamy deodorants. This is a disadvantage for women with prank-happy roommates and significant others who have seen this video. It will teach you how to pull the cream cheese pits prank by replacing someone's deodorant with cream cheese.

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How to use hot knives to smoke small amounts of tobacco efficiently

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:10:24 GMT

Do you have too little tobacco left to roll a whole cigarette, but want to smoke it efficiently? Then, Wonderhowto user, welcome to the world of hot knives. This video will teach you how knives and a stove can be turned into a wonderfully efficient smoking implement.

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How to set up a booby trap in a plain office stapler

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:41:14 GMT

For this tutorial, you will need the stapler you intend to booby trap and then a few paper party snaps. Open the stapler and put one or two party snaps inside. Then just sit back and wait for someone to come by and use the stapler!

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How to win a claw machine game in any arcade and become a skilled clawer

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:13:43 GMT

Every time you see one, you just have to put a quarter in an try your hands at the CLAW! But WTF? You never win anything from those darned claw machines! You can waste ten bucks in quarters and still come out empty handed.

But wait— instead of cursing at the claw and kicking in the machine, watch this video tutorial instead, because it will show you how to beat the claw machine at its own game!

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How to play the ultimate Christmas prank on an unsuspecting friend

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:56:15 GMT

Not sure what to get your friends for Christmas? Don't worry. Just play this practical joke on them, and they'll completely forget about wanting presents from you ever again. Watch this video to learn how to play the ultimate Christmas prank on your friends.

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How to make a timed Mentos and Diet Coke bomb with minty strips

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:53:41 GMT

It's been done before, but this Mentos and Diet Coke prank never gets old! Really— who knew those Mentos fresh mints and some acidic Diet Coke could create such an explosion? Astonishing.

So, Nextraker shows you his version of this classic, messy prank, which he refers to as the "Diet Coke and Mentos Time Bomb". And besides the usually ingredients, this version also

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How to rig up a TV remote that will turn off the TV when someone sits on the couch

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:05:51 GMT

Now here's a prank for the more sophisticated and technologically knowledgeable among you. This video will teach you how to rig up a TV remote and a simple DIY pressure sensor to a couch in such a way that whenever someone sits on it, it will turn the TV on or off depending on what it was before. It's really not that hard, hilarious, and a great way to learn about electronics while you prank you f

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How To Make A Yes/No Question Error Message

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:06:55 GMT

This article will teach you how to make an error similar to this one (also by me). This error message though, is a yes or no question. Clicking yes and no will give different results. Like the previous error message, this is 100% harmless.

Works only on windows.
Notepad is needed.

Step 1 Typing The Code

Open a new notepad document and type in the following:

a=msgbox("Yes or No question goes here" , 4+16 , "Box/Window name")

if a = vbyes then

b=msgbox("If yes is clicked" , 0+16 , "Box/Window name")

else

c=msgbox("If no is clicked" , 0+16 , "Box/Window name")

end if

Double spacing is not needed, but it helps make it easier to read.
Double spacing does not affect the outcome.

Step 2 Adding in the Question and Responses

This step might be a bit confusing, so be patient.

Simply fill in the spaces with what they say they are for.
For Example, where it says "Yes or No question goes here," you put in the question.
For "If yes is clicked," you put what it would say if the person clicks yes.
For "If no is clicked," you put what it would say if it the person clicks no.

Step 3 Saving the File

Save this file as:

filename.vbs

You can replace "filename" with whatever you'd like. Just be sure to save it as a .vbs file.

Step 4 Result

Double click the file to open it. This is an example of what it looks like.

I've drawn arrows to show what pops up when yes and no are clicked.
What actually happens is, the first message is replaced by the new one when Yes or No is clicked.

Step 5 How to Prank Someone With This

Here's how you can prank someone with this neat little trick. These steps are the same as my previous article.

1. Put the fake virus file on a flash drive. Then, plug it in to a friend's computer.

2. Go to their desktop and right click anywhere. A list of options will pop up.

3. Select "New" then "Shortcut"

4. It will then prompt you to selct a file to make a shortcut to.

5. Click "Browse" and find your flash drive. It will be under "Computer".

6. Open it and select the fake virus and click OK.

7. Click "next", then "Finish".

8. On the desktop, right click the icon. Select "properties" from the list.

9. Then click on the "Change Icon" button near the bottom. Look for and select the Internet Explorer icon. Click "OK".

10. Now rename the file to "Internet"

11. Delete their other Internet icon and replace it with the error message one. (Which now looks just like the Internet icon.)

When your friend clicks the icon wanting to surf the web, he will receive your fake error message instead.

To get the real Internet icon back, simply restore it from the recycle bin.

If a Real Error Message Pops Up...

If something like this pops up instead of your fake error, try these tips.

Make you sure copied everything correctly.
There is a space before and after both commas.
Make sure you saved the file as .vbs
Do not remove the quotation marks when you type in your question and responses; box/window name.
To edit the file, right click it, and select edit.

Warnings

Do not E-Mail these types of files; they can be mistaken for a real virus.
Only use this on people you know. Do Not E-Mail These!

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How to freeze the lock off a toolbox with compressed air

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:51:22 GMT

Whether it's moles or locks, there are all sorts of unpleasant things that can be removed by freezing them. This video will teach you how to freeze the lock off of a toolbox using plain old compressed air and a hammer.

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How to freeze a bike lock off with compressed air, an oven mit, and a hammer

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:48:51 GMT

If you've ever lost the key to your all-important bike lock and been stuck, you know how frustrating it can be. This video will teach you how to handle the situation by freezing the lock off with simple household materials

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How to be a successful street performer with Brian Brushwood

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:45:53 GMT

Street performers don't get a lot of respect from the establishment, it is a great way to hone your skills at magic and other performing arts. This video will give you tips on working a crowd and other aspects of street performing, as well as teaching you a puzzle you can use in your act.

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How to make someone's computer drive tray open with VB6

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:42:22 GMT

If you're savvy enough with computers that you like to make lightly malicious code and send it to your friends, then you've found a kindred spirit in the maker of this video. He will teach you how to write a piece of VB6 code that will make your victim's disc drive open, billing itself as a cupholder.

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How to prank someone with a falling shoe

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:37:22 GMT

How these kids got to do those for a school project is beyond me. Must be the education system these days. Anyway, this video features some charming youths teaching you how to do a simple prank involving duct tape and falling shoes.

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How to booby trap a chest of drawers

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:35:05 GMT

This video will teach you how to do pull an easy prank on someone whose dresser drawer you have access to. The only caveats are that you have to not mind poking holes in their dresser and breaking whatever they keep on top of it.

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How to trick your friends with two easy puzzles

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:30:35 GMT

If your preferred means of showing that you're smarter than others is to trick them with elaborate and tedious puzzles, then Brian Brushwood is your man. This video will teach you two easy bar tricks with matches and drawing that might get you a free drink with the right crowd.

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How to pull off a simple closet prank on someone with dog food

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:15:12 GMT

This has got to be one of the all-time easiest pranks to set up. All you need is string, some sort of messy material like dog food, and a closet door. As we said, perhaps the easiest prank short of tripping someone.

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How to booby trap a door with party poppers

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:08:02 GMT

There are a lot of ways to booby trap a door, but this one might be one of the least offensive and most terrifying. This video will teach you how party poppers and a napkin will allow you to scare your friends without soaking anything in water or smashing someone's face.

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How to make a powerful, historically accurate cherry bomb

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:06:26 GMT

The cherry bomb has been favored by adventurous youth for decades as a means of destroying school toilets and causing other minor explosive mischief. If you're tired of storebought or weak homemade models, watch this video for instructions on making a powerful cherry bomb that is faithful to the size and power of the original cherry bombs while being much easier to make. Bonus points given for the

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How to prank a stick of deodorant with Flavor Aid drink mix

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:32:20 GMT

After you've tried out Nextraker's pillow prank, move onto the medicine cabinet with this deodorant stick prank. All you need is your victim's stick of deodorant (white) and some Kool-Aid (or in this case Flavor Aid).

Simply open the Flavor Aid packet and spread the drink powder onto the top of the deodo

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How to make a pillow barf up shaving cream for a really messy prank

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:24:59 GMT

Nextraker has another great prank for you to pull at home— the pillow prank. You'll need the plastic bag from a loaf of bread and some shaving cream.

Just fill the plastic sandwich bag up with shaving cream, as much as you can, and twist the end to close the bag. Then, tuck it inside your victim's

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How to blow up Christmas fruitcake with rockets

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:07:27 GMT

Everyone always hands out fruitcake at Christmas, but no one ever knows what to do with it - certainly not eat it! This video shows you the perfect method for dealing with unwanted fruitcake through the strategic application of hobby rockets.

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How to figure out constructive and entertaining ways to deal with Christmas fruitcake

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:07:17 GMT

The regifting stops here! Find ways to deal with (or get rid) of your feared fruitcake without having to resort to eating it! Fire it off on rockets, throw it in an incinerator, turn them into a functional doorstop or incorporate them into stained glass.

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How to destroy Christmas fruitcake in a variety of creative ways

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:02:09 GMT

Have too much fruitcake? Looking for ways to get rid of it that doesn't involve eating it? This video presents twelve unique and historically-insipired ideas (such as the Fruitcake of Arc pyre or Fruitcake Boleyn chopping block) to utterly destroying fruitcake.

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How to spot counterfeit toonies (the two-dollar Canadian coin)

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:07:44 GMT

Most of us are well familiar with toons, after sitting in front of the boob tube most of our childhood life, watching cartoons like Mickey Mouse, SpongeBob and even The Simpsons. But for Canadians, as of 1996, "toon" means something entirely different.

Actually, it's shortened

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How to make a lock picking practice set to work on different kinds of locks

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:00:26 GMT

Practicing your lockpicking skills without ruining the doors around your home might seem impossible. With a little DIY knowhow, not so. Watch this video to learn how to easily make a lock picking practice set that will allow you to work on different types of locks easily without having to worry about your home locks.

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How to use printouts and elastic wristbands to cleverly cheat on a test

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:06:18 GMT

Ace every test with this clever cheat. It's an unpredictable way to cheat on a test… unless… you have never worn elastic wristbands in your entire life. Maybe, before you try out this test-cheating method, you should don some fancy wristbands to get people warmed up to the idea of you wearing them, so when it comes time to cheat on your exam, no one will be wise to it.

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How to pass (um… cheat) on any exam using a custom-made T-shirt

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:53:44 GMT

Depending on how well your T-shirt design is, you may never get caught cheating on your exams! The more words you throw on your shirt, the less likely any one would notice they're not just any ol' words! Learn the clever way to cheat on your test with a custom-made tee!

Purchase the program for about 7 dollars (or find something similar). Install the software. Open the program and start to add de

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How to pull a super easy upside-down Gatorade prank

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:06:58 GMT

Think Nextraker's pranks are too hard? Then he's got the perfect prank for you— the Gatorade prank. He calls it the "upside-down Gatorade prank". This is by far one of the easiest gags ever. All you do is turn the bottle upside down, on its top, and slowly and carefully twist the cap until it seems to be loosened all the way. Then, just sit back and wait for you vict

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How to perform a funny styrofoam cup and water prank

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:56:54 GMT

With this prank, you will leave your victims wet and mad while you laugh your pants off. This prank video tutorial will show you exactly how to do this styrofoam cup and water prank. You only need a cup, tape and some grease. This prank is simple, but effective. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!

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How to do a scary Halloween "message on a mirror" prank

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:04:06 GMT

Halloween inspires all of us to scare the willies out of friends and family. Nothing gets people more in the Halloween mood than being spooked, right?

Check out this video to learn how to pull off a scary Halloween "message on a mirror" prank. You'll need a mirror that's next to a shower.

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How to do a funny ketchup splattering Halloween prank

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:21:01 GMT

Halloween is a time that embraces blood, gore, and using blood and gore to scare innocent civilians. So if you're in the pranking mood this Halloween, check out this video to learn how to do a funny ketchup splattering prank that'll leave fake blood all over your victim's clothes and on the floor.

All you'll need are two ketchup packets and a toilet.

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How to cheat on an exam without getting caught

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:30:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on an exam without getting caught. You can use your left hand if you are in a bind and need to cheat quickly. Also, you can use your shoe, causally changing your seating position so you can see the answers taped to the bottom of your shoe easily. Be careful in certain leg cross situations, you won't be able to see the bottom of your shoe. For non-scantron te

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How to perform a simple mind trick with cups

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:42:00 GMT

This is a video tutorial in the Pranks and Cons category where you are going to learn how to perform a simple mind trick with cups. For this you will need three cups or any similar articles under which another object can be hidden. You then ask one of your spectators to hide an object under one of the cups while your back is turned towards the cups. Then you turn around and point out the cup under

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How to build a homemade high powered red laser

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:18:00 GMT

This is a video tutorial in the Pranks & Cons category where you are going to learn how to build a homemade high powered red laser. You will need a soldering gun, twisters, a 100 ohm pot, a diode, a screwdriver, triple A holder and some AAA cells and a switch. Start off by soldering the leads from the AAA holder to a switch. Next you solder the leads of the 100 ohm pot to the diode. While solderin

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How to make a fake computer virus

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:09:00 GMT

In this video from g0tst1ngs we learn how to make a fake virus. Go to right click and go to New and then shortcut. in the pop up menu type shutdown -s -t 900 -c Then you can put a message in quotations that will appear. Name this shortcut Fake virus and click finish. Now right click the icon and change properties and you can change the icon this way. To make it become the Windows logo, click Br

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How to perform the coin through a handkerchief trick

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:12:00 GMT

In this video from ViralVideoJunkies we learn the magic trick where you pass a coin through a handkerchief. Take the coin and place it underneath the scarf. Hold it by the coin and pinch it so you have a bit of material in between the coin and your other finger. When you make the move to put the coin back in the scarf you are actually not just covering the quarter back up, but you are taking both

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How to undo a door's chain lock from outside with string, yarn or shoelaces

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:40:05 GMT

One day, you may find yourself in an emergency situation where you need to undo the chain lock of your home's front door, or somebody else's front door. Maybe someone forgot the unlock it when exiting the back door. Maybe you're grandfather is having a heart attack. Maybe your wife is cheating on you. Whatever the reason, it's fairly simple to break in by undoing the chain lock.

Important note: Y

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How to pull two fun and bloody pranks with fake blood

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:03:30 GMT

If you've got some fake blood leftover from Halloween, there's no better use than some really great (and BLOODY!) pranks. Nextraker shows you a couple good ones in this video!

For the first fun prank, you'll need your victim's deodorant, some plastic wrap and some fake blood. Take the top off the deodorant and wrap some plastic wrap over the deo

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How to crack the number combination to a Master Lock

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:30:55 GMT

Lock picking is a great skill that takes lots of practice to master, but what if you're not interested in picking locks? What if you have a combination lock and want to go the old-fashioned route— cracking combinations? Well, you're in luck, because that's exactly what this video tutorial will show you, using a Master Lock as an example.

If you were to

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How to make beer can padlock shims with a professional

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:50:51 GMT

The beer can shim is an oft-discussed online topic, and has cast the entire padlock industry into doubt. If you still don't know how a simple aluminum can can be used to open any padlock quickly and easily, watch this video. It features an expert locksmith explaining in copious detail how to make a shim and use it on a lock.

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How to use a bump key attack on a Shlage Primus lock and prevent bump attacks

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:47:03 GMT

The bump attack is one of the most effective means that professionals use to open locked doors, but the Schalge Primus lock has been long thought to be immune to these attacks. No longer. Watch this video to find out how to bump attack a Primus and also prevent a bump attack on your own locks using anti-bump pins.

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How to prank / make a fake shutdown virus and fake frozen screen on a Windows PC

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:38:30 GMT

Perhaps the two oldest and most-used computer pranks in the book are presented is clear, easy-to-understand language in this video: the printscreen frozen desktop trick and the fake shutdown virus icon trick. If you don't know how to do either of these easy and devestatingly effective pranks, watch on.

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How to play four computer pranks on people: anonymous email, crank calls, and more

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:36:08 GMT

The computer represents a whole new frontier in prank technology, and if you've aren't computer pranking people you need to get with the times. Watch this video to learn how to send anonymous emails, make crank calls online, even send people a message saying they're about to be murdered!

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How to find cheap ways to get shop tools, workspace, and good picks for lockpicking

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:19:32 GMT

Lockpicking might not be the most well-respected discipline in the world, but it's very useful for crime, survival, and all sorts of other disciplines. This video is of a presentation from a lockpicking conference that focuses on economical lockpicking. Topics include getting cheap tools and space as well as using heat treating to turn cheap lockpicks into more durable effective ones.

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How to cheat someone at a coin toss

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:15:05 GMT

The coin toss is the gold standard of fairness, and used to settle all sorts of important issues. That doesn't mean you can't rig one though. Watch this video to learn how to scam someone on a simple coin toss.

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How to do the "over the wall" prank / scam on your friends and fellow bar patrons

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:11:03 GMT

Straws and bottles of beer don't mix normally, but for this prank they put aside their differences. It's called the "over the wall" trick, and if you're hard up money and high on charisma you should watch this video and learn how to do it for next time you're out at the bar and need a free drink.

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How to open combo locks by turning the the opposite direction using different numbers

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:06:57 GMT

Most combinations locks like the one you have / had on your locker need to be turned right, left, then right again to enter the combination and open the lock. Or so you thought! Watch this video to learn how you can unlock a lock with turns in the opposite direction by using a different combination.

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How to do the card swipe card trick on people

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:02:09 GMT

Card tricks are the best type of tricks. They require little equipment, are easy to understand, and contain nearly limitless potential for trickery. Watch this video to learn how to do a card swipe trick on unsuspecting friends or fellow bar patrons.

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How to play a word play scam / trick on people

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:49:33 GMT

Not all Roman alphabet letters are created equal. Some are used much more than others, as becomes readily apparent in this mind game / brain teaser / scam. It involved compelling people to list words that lack certain letters, without which words all but cannot be made. Watch this video to learn how to play this trick on unsuspecting (and preferably pretentiously wordy) friends or enemies.

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How to play a mind game with / trick on people using hair ties

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:42:12 GMT

Most long-haired men and women in America have a hair tie on them most of the time, sometimes more. All you need are two different-colored ones to do this awesome mind game / bar trick on someone! It involves tying the two ties together surreptitiously, and you'll learn how to do it in this video.

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How to spot a liar by learning to recognize facial signs and vocal cues

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:33:26 GMT

Determining whether someone is lying or whether they lie consistently is one of the most important skills that you can have. This video features two experts on lying: a Hastings University law professor and Scam School host Brian Bushwood, explaining all sorts of signs you can look for to determine whether someone is lying or experiencing a strong emotional response to what you're saying. These in

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How to play a numbers-based mind game with people using matches

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:27:20 GMT

Your mom probably told you not to play with matches, but now that you're a little older it's time to start breaking that rule. Watch this video to learn how to play a fun trick on / mind game with people at a bar or other social occasion using matches.

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How To Set Up Bleeding Blinds Prank!

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:25:29 GMT

What Is Needed?

Marker Caps, about 4 or 5
Fake Blood

How To Set It Up

Remove the caps from your pens or markers because that's pretty much all you'll be needing for this prank besides fake blood.

Fill each cap with fake blood and make sure to fill it to the top

Carefully clip each single cap on the window blinds. Make sure that the blood portion of the caps are hidden in the back, so all that will be barely visible will be the clips of caps. It's also a good idea to spread them apart and try not to clip them all on the same row.

By now, the prank is ready.

How To Scare People

With all the blood filled caps in place, all you do is wait for someone to open the blinds. When that happens the caps will be flipped over cause all the blood inside to come dripping out, making a cool and creepy Halloween Effect.

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How to cheat on a school test ten different ways

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:24:00 GMT

In this video, we learn how to cheat on a school test ten different ways. The first way you can do this is to write on a water bottle. Or, you can write on the bottom of your shoe. You can also write on your arm and wear a long sleeve shirt. You can also stretch and turn and look at other people's tests while you're doing this. Writing on an eraser is also another great way to cheat. Use your note

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How to cheat on any test

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:57:01 GMT

In this video we learn how to cheat on any test by wearing a fake bandage. To do this, you will need a dark belt and a pen. First, you will lay your belt down on a flat surface and then use your pen to write out the information you need onto it. Write the notes out small and use phrases that you will remember when writing down the information. Once finished, wear this with your outfit, just put a

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How to cheat on any test using an eraser

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:39:00 GMT

In this video, we learn how to cheat on any test using an eraser. First, take your eraser, it should be wide and thick, not one that comes on the top of a pencil. After this, you will cut a hole out of the middle of the eraser. You can do this easily using a straight edge blade. Once finished, you will take a small piece of paper and write down the answers or information you need on it. After this

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How To Pull Off The Bloody Deodorant Prank!

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:30:19 GMT

You'll Need:

Your victim's deodorant
Plastic Wrap
Fake Blood
Cutting Tool

Setting Up

Once you have your victim's deodorant, you need to open it. It helps to twist the stick downward in order to have more room.

Get a piece of plastic wrap and cover the top of the deodorant. This way you wont ruin it for your victim and it will be re-usable.

Take the top off the deodorant and fill it halfway with fake blood.

Now put the deodorant on top and using a blade remove the excess plastic. At this point the prankis ready to go. All you do is wait for your victim to open it.

How It Works

As you can already guess, when the deodorant is opened it will cause the contents (blood) to splatter all over the place, especially since it take a good amount of force to open a stick of deodorant.

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How To Mess Up a Computer As A Prank

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:19:19 GMT

This is one of the easiest and best computer pranks ever invented. It's simple to do, and works great. This prank causes all of the icons on the desktop to be unclickable, as well as the start bar.

1. At your desktop, close all windows if any are open, and press Print Screen/SysRq on the keyboard.

2. Go to your default picture manager and right click and paste. A small picture of your desktop will appear.

3. Set this picture as your backround, right click then select "set as backround".

4. Take every single one of your icons and place them in a folder in My Documents. This will not work with the Recycle Bin.

5. Right click on the start bar, click properties, check Auto-hide taskbar.

6. Enjoy.

Tips

To fix, find the folder where you put your icons, and put all the icons back on the desktop. Put your cursor at the bottom of the screen, and the taskbar will appear, right click, click properties, and uncheck "auto-hide taskbar". Now change your backround to what it used to be.
You can use this trick to make people think higher of you. "Break" their computer, then fix it, and people will be amazed.
If you REALLY want to tick someone off, change all of their personal settings too. Once they figure out how to fix thier computer, they will have to change their settings back too.

Warnings

THIS PRANK CAN BE REALLY ANNOYING!!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING BAD THAT COULD HAPPEN BECAUSE OF THIS PRANK!!!!
If you play this prank on someone, make sure you can access their computer quickly in case the prank needs to be removed.

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How to cheat on a test using a Band-Aid

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT

In this tutorial we learn how to cheat on a test using a Band-Aid. First, go on your computer and type out the answers and information that you need. After this, you will need to shrink down the size of the font until it's really tiny, but you can still read it. After this, you will print it out and cut it out around the edges. From here you can do one of two things. The first option is to roll th

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How to cheat on a test or exam with a light

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:51:00 GMT

In this video, we learn how to cheat on a test or exam with a light. To do this, you're going to need a small hand held black light and a pen that writes in white. After you have these materials, you will write out the answers and information that you need onto a blank piece of paper with the pen. After you have everything written out, shine the small black light onto the paper. Now you should be

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How to make a cheat sheet for a test

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:12:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a cheat sheet for a test. You will first need to take your shoe and place it on a white sheet of paper. From here, use a pen to trace the shape of the bottom of the shoe. After this, cut the shape out of the paper and then use it to write on! Write all of the information you need for your test on this paper. When finished, you will stick this to the bottom of

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How to cheat on a math test using a calculator

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:48:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a math test using a calculator. The first way to cheat is to go into your calculator where the programming is. After this, you can type in the information that you need to store into the calculator and then save it to look at later. The other way to cheat is to write down the information that you need on a small piece of paper. After this, tape it to the

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How to get a free soft drink from a vending machine

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:51:01 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to get a free soft drink from a vending machine. First, you will need to find one of those old vending machines, not one of the new and high tech ones. From here, you will need to sit down and lift the hatch up from the machine. Then, reach up into the machine and find a soda. Once you get your hands on one, pull the pop from out of the machine. You should have relat

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How to cheat on a test using a rubberband

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:27:01 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test using a rubber band. If you're desperate to pass a test, using a rubber band may just be your answer. First, you will just grab a simple old rubber band and wrap it around a VHS tape to help stretch it out. Then, grab a pen and start to write! Write down the information you need for your test around the rubber band. From here, you will be able to p

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How to make a clear cheat sheet for a test

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:45:00 GMT

In this video we learn how to make a clear cheat sheet for a test. If you're in a time crunch and need to ace a test, this is a great option to cheat. First, you will print out what you need to know on a piece of white paper. From here, take some clear packing tape and tape it over the information on the paper. After this, dip the paper into water and cut it out into sections. Next, you will peel

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How to cheat on a test in a short sleeve shirt

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:48:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test in a short sleeve shirt. First, take a piece of paper and cut out a circle from it. Make sure it's small so it can fit in the palm of your hand. After this, write down all the answers or information that you need onto this piece of paper. Once you're finished, take the paper and stick it into the palm of your hand. Make sure the writing is facing o

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How to cheat on a test wearing a long sleeved shirt

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:30:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test wearing a long sleeved shirt. First, you will need to take a white piece of printer paper and see how large you can cut it so it fits comfortably in your hand without being seen. After this, cut the paper to the size you want it. Then, write out the information that you need onto the piece of paper. From here, you can place the paper inside of your

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How to cheat on any test by wearing a fake bandage

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:54:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on any test by wearing a fake bandage. You will need: a phone, ear buds for your phone, bandages, and transparent tape. First you will need to use your phone to record yourself saying the information you need to hear. Read this off your book or notes so all the information is perfectly correct. Now, plug the ear phone into your phone and then slip it through

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How To Get Free Snapple, Soda and Snacks from Vending Machines

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:33:14 GMT

Have you ever seen one of those Snapple machines with the lever coin return? I will show you how to get free drinks or snacks out of this type of machine.

Take your dollar and put it in the machine.
Have a friend reach his hand into the machine, about to the end of his wrist. Reach up a little, and hold the flap against the wall of the machine. The flap, unlike most machines, isn't pushed in to gain access to the beverage, but is rather forced open by the beverage. Make sure that the flap remains closed.
Buy what you want. The drink won't come out because of your friend's hand.
Pull the coin return lever.
Enjoy.

Tips

This works because a laser in the machine senses if the soda comes out. If it doesn't, then the machine thinks that that flavor is out. It will then give your money back because it thinks that you never got the drink... but you did.
Using this method tricks the machine into believing that the beverage you have just stolen is sold out, therefore, you can not steal any more of that beverage, or buy it legally, until the machine is reset.
There are also certain places where you can whack the machine and get free stuff. Experiment, but try not to get caught.

Warnings

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU GET CAUGHT! After all, this IS stealing, and I cannot be held accountable for anything stupid you do with this information.

Don't try this on other kinds of machines, you will just look dumb.

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How to use milk, dish soap and food coloring for a fun effect

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:26:17 GMT

Make your milk come alive using this at home science experiment! Mix a few drops of various colors of food coloring into a shallow dish of milk. Then add some dish soap, and put just a single drop into the middle. Then watch the ensuing cool effects!

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How to make a needle float in midair using magnets

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:24:21 GMT

You can make a needle hover in midair! Get a few magnets, and see how far away you can make the needle float. Thread your needles with just the right length of string to make needles hover around your magnet.

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How to make water freeze on your command

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:21:25 GMT

You can keep water in a liquid state, even if it's below freezing temperature. This tutorial shows you how to take some distilled or purified water, and apply some basic science to make the water freeze on command - or a couple other neat tricks!

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How to make color changing chemicals by soaking a red cabbage in water

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:19:30 GMT

Get a red cabbage from the grocery store, and tear up about two or three leaves and put them in a glass jar. Cover the leaves with water and microwave, then strain out the leaves. You can mix the extract with different household chemicals and watch the color change!

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How to make invisible ink with milk and an iron

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:16:55 GMT

Create a secret message for your friends without anyone knowing what you're up to! You can make some easy invisible ink using just some milk. Write your message in milk-ink using a Q-tip. Then let it dry for at least half an hour. The paper will look normal - only an iron will reveal your writing.

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How to make a paper envelope turn invisible to see what's inside

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:15:02 GMT

Desperately want to see what's inside an envelope without anyone knowing you've snooped? There's an easy trick you can use to make paper turn invisible - just long enough to read through it without leaving any trace behind! You just need to get your hands on some hexanes.

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How to make a stink bomb from things you find around the house

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:12:00 GMT

Here are three different methods you can use to make a stink bomb from things you can find around the house - just a pack of matches, an empty plastic soda bottle and some household ammonia. Mix the tips of the matches with the ammonia and let it sit for three or four days - then stink it up!

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How To Pull a Quick Computer Prank!

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:50:30 GMT

Here's a quick, simple prank to pull on anyone in under 2 minutes. It works especially great for someone who has tons of icons on their desktop! It makes the computer look the same, but nothing on the desktop works!

Here's how it goes...

You're target leaves their desk for a few minutes, and you leap to action...

Step 1 Immediately Press the Print Screen button

This button will make a picture copy of whatever is on the screen, Icons, start menu, running programs, etc. except for the mouse cursor.

Step 2 Open Paint

Quickly open Microsoft's Paint program. Go to START>ALL PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>PAINT.

Step 3 Paste the copied picture and save

Paste the copied picture from step 1 into the Paint area (press CTRL+V), then save the picture (press CTRL+S). Save it somewhere easy to find. Close paint.

Step 4 Set the picture as the background

Minimize everything (press WINDOWS+D), right click on the background and select "Properties." When the Properties box opens, select the "Desktop" tab and change the background to the picture you just saved. Press OK.

Step 5 Remove all the real icons from the desktop

Right click on the desktop and go to the "Arrange Icons By" menu, un-check the option to "Show Desktop Icons"

This hides all of the real icons on the screen and all you are left with is the picture in the background. The user will not know this and assume that nothing on their screen works!

Step 6 Get out of Dodge!

Get out of there and watch as your target tries to click on things and gets frustrated at them not working. They can even restart the computer, and they will still have the same problems...it's hilarious!

Tips

These instructions are based on a Windows XP computer. It's possible on other Windows computers with a similar process. The shortcut keys are the same but the commands may be in different places or named differently.

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How to make a pen shooter for office or classroom warfare, for fun

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:05:01 GMT

Looking for a fun way of making a nice little concealed pocket shooter for spit balls, q-tips, the whole shebang? Well check out this awesome video on how to convert a G2 ball point pen into a small pen shooter that you can load smaller ammunition into and fire from to annoy someone, or to use as a back up weapon in office warfare when you run out of nerf ammo!

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How to booby trap your room to find it someone has been going through your stuff

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:13:58 GMT

Want to protect your things from people you suspect might be snooping? This video shows you how to set up simple systems for your closet, refrigerator, dresser drawer and even find out if someone has been helping themselves to your liquor!

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How To Make A Fake Computer Error Message

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:01:52 GMT

This article will show how to make a simple, fake computer error message. These message boxes are 100% harmless, and make for funny pranks. They will display any text you want them to.

Required:

- Windows XP/Vista/7

- Notepad

Step 1 Typing in the Code

First, open Notepad, and type in the following:

x=msgbox("Your message here" , 0+16 , "Box name here")

Step 2 Writing Your Message

Then, replace "Your message here" with whatever you want it to say, but leave the quotation marks.

Also, replace "Box name here" with what you want the box name to be. Again, leave the quotation marks.

Step 3 Saving the File

Once you have finished step 2, save the file as:

filename.vbs

You can replace "filename" with whatever you want, but remember to save it as a .vbs file.

Step 4 Result

Double click the file and this should pop up. It should look like this, but with your message and box name on it.

Step 5 How to Prank Someone With This

1. Put the fake virus file on a flash drive. Then, plug it in to a friend's computer.

2. Go to their desktop and right click anywhere. A list of options will pop up.

3. Select "New" then "Shortcut"

4. It will then prompt you to selct a file to make a shortcut to.

5. Click "Browse" and find your flash drive. It will be under "Computer".

6. Open it and select the fake virus and click OK.

7. Click "next", then "Finish".

8. On the desktop, right click the icon. Select "properties" from the list.

9. Then click on the "Change Icon" button near the bottom. Look for and select the Internet Explorer icon. Click "OK".

10. Now rename the file to "Internet"

11. Delete their other Internet icon and replace it with the error message one. (Which now looks just like the Internet icon.)

When your friend clicks the icon wanting to surf the web, he will receive your fake error message instead.

To get the real Internet icon back, simply restore it from the recycle bin.

If you don't get the result above, try these tips.

Make you sure copied everything correctly.
There is a space before and after both commas.
Make sure you saved the file as .vbs
Do not remove the quotation marks when you type in your message and box name.

In case you're wondering...

The 0 and 16 have a purpose. The zero sets the OK button, and the 16 sets the red symbol with the X on it.
Try replacing the 0 with any number from 1-5 and the buttons will change. For example, replacing 0 with 4 will change the OK button to Yes and No buttons.
Replacing the 16 with any of the following numbers will change the symbol. These numbers are: 32, 48, and 64.

Warnings

Do not email these types of files; they can be mistaken for a virus.

Only use this on people you know. Do not email these.

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How to pick a door lock with an electric pick gun

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:57:00 GMT

In this video, we learn how to pick a door lock with an electric pick gun. First you will need to have a locked door and an electric pick with you. Once you have these, push the electric pick into the door and turn it on as you twist the knob. Continue to do this for several tries until the door is completely unlocked and you are able to twist the door knob. After you do this, you will be able to

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How to pick a padlock with a single paperclip

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:51:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to pick a padlock with a single paperclip. First, check your lock to make sure it isn't broken, busted, or damaged. After this, take your paperclip and bend it out. Next, use pliers to bend the paper clip into a loop shape. Once you've done this, stick the loop into the lock in the middle and twist it. Play around with the lock for a few seconds and continue to twist

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How to pick a lock using two paperclips

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:33:00 GMT

In this video, we learn how to pick a lock using two paperclips. First, take your lock and make sure it's locked. Then, grab two paperclips and open them up using your fingers. Then, take some pliers and bend the end of the paperclip so there is a small angle at the end. Now, stick the bend clip into the top of the lock. Then, take the other paperclip and make a large loop in it. After this, push

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How to pick a cylinder door lock with a wire

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:57:01 GMT

In this tutorial, we learn how to pick a cylinder door lock with a wire. These types of locks are very easy to get open because they have an easy turn inside to push them. First, take your wire and fashion a loop at the end of it. After you do this, stick it into the door lock and start to play around with it. Move the wire around until you hear and feel where the lock of the door is at. When you

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