While humans have made countless discoveries since the dawn of man, many of them never would’ve been possible without the discovery of fire. It’s simple enough to build a fire at this point, since we have plenty of lighters and accelerants at our disposal, but what this person pulls off with a lemon and some nails is way more interesting than lighting a fire with the grill lighter you have in your junk drawer. (via Design Taxi) Sure, it isn’t really convenient to toast marshmallows over a lemon, but experiments like this give us new insight into the wonderfully bizarre world of science. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/lemon-fire/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); We keep our most precious valuables under lock and key, but they may not be as safe and secure as you might think… Although we try to keep others out with security measures such as padlocks, sometimes we end up doing a better job than anticipated and lock ourselves out of our own stuff. And of course, when we need our keys, they are nowhere to be found. Never fear, because where there’s a will, there’s a way! Let ViralNova be your locksmith with these five easy tricks to unlock a padlock without a key or combination. I’ll have to start carrying a toolbox with me at all times. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/padlock-hacks/
In school, I hated carrying around a backpack. They were heavy, uncool-looking, and an all-around nuisance. However, if I had known these awesome hacks, I would have looked forward to bringing my bag to school every day. Not only do they make a backpack way more versatile, all the kids would have been so jealous of my tricks. Show these to your kids and help them rule the hallways: That Velcro trick is genius! I always lost my pens at the bottom of my bag and would spend so much time digging through it just to find they had exploded or I lost the caps. Will you help your kids upgrade their backpacks? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/backpack-hacks/
Camping trips are fun, but they also require a great deal of planning. You’ve got to remember the essentials like the tent and food, so it’s understandable that less important things like the grill grate get left behind. If you don’t have anything to cook on over the campfire, you may actually still be in luck if you have a saw. Not only does a Swedish Torch burn long and strong, it also provides the perfect cooking surface for a night in the wild. The best part? You can use the same stump for s’mores later on in the evening. Dinner by a fire topped off with dessert — yes, please! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/swedish-torch-cooking/
Rob Lopez is a huge Star Wars fan. So, naturally, his son Sebastian is, as well. (And he loves Darth Vader.) One of the joys parents get to experience is having fun with their children. That’s why Rob and his wife (but mainly Rob) decided to see how their son would react if Darth Vader woke him up in the morning. Likelihood of traumatizing their son: ~15% YouTube But, I don’t know what’s better…this dad’s costume, or how his son reacted! Thankfully, their son proved that the Force is indeed with him (and Darth Vader is whipped). Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/darth-vader-wakeup/
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To prove that size doesn’t matter, this adorable chihuahua named McFly loves to box. He’s always ready to throw down. After being born with a defect in his right leg, this cutie was surrendered to The Mia Foundation, so he really knows how to roll with the punches. You can even watch him practice with his trainer! You’ll instantly fall in love with this scrappy little guy. McFly is one tough cookie. Make sure he has all the care he’ll ever need by donating to The Mia Foundation today! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/fighting-chihuahua/
I imagine dogs feel the same way about balloons as people do about clowns… Some love them…others are 100 percent terrified of ’em. I mean there’s this guy who loves popping water balloons. And this guy who wants to wipe the smile right off that balloon’s face. When this big husky came across a cat balloon that traipsed around on the ground, at first, he was ready to get into a knock-down, drag-out brawl. YouTube / wavrec As time passed, though, it seems he just wanted to be friends… YouTube / wavrec But when he got no love in return, he became skeptical — and a little frustrated. YouTube / wavrec Watch the whole hilarious exchange here. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-balloon/
If you’re tired of your boring old headboard and you’re also low on cash, check this out. With a few simple tools, you can revamp this old standby for a fraction of what you’d spend on a new one. This light-up headboard is gorgeous, and you can alter the project to make one that’s chic enough for adults or playful enough for kids! Check out the instructions below. People are so creative, aren’t they? I never would’ve thought of that! Home decor can cost a pretty penny, but projects like this can help you cut corners without sacrificing beauty or quality. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/diy-light-up-headboard/
Those of you who have a dog know how excited and hyper they get during playtime. This is especially true if the game in question has anything to do with objects that they can fetch. Whenever I take my dogs to the park and bring a ball, they practically knock me over while jumping up and trying to grab it out of my hand. At least I’m able to keep standing, though — unlike this poor kid. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); While enjoying a nice family game of baseball, this little boy pulled off an awesome hit and began running around the bases as fast as he could. But as he was about to reach home plate, his pup sprinted toward him like a bat out of hell. That’s gotta hurt. Look, buddy — I know you’re having a great time winning and everything, but I have a piece of advice for you: Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/youre-out-dog/
