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Basic Hand Tools, Like a Pro

Updated March 13, 2018
By James Stevens

How To Light A Bulb With A Potato

By: Susana Turcios Amaya, Journalist
The science behind the fact a potato can light up a bulb is that the potato has electrolytes (water and salt) and when connected to zinc or copper it makes a chemical reaction. It then produces electricity.
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"Toothbrush with Toothpaste" by wwarby is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

How Toothbrushes Were Invented

By: Kian Abris, Journalist
One of the most famous items for fantastic hygiene is the toothbrush.
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"Bow and Arrow" by jcubic is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Engineering On How Bows Were Built

By: Kian Abris, Journalist
Bows and arrow's are a very popular weapon. Its been featured in Hollywood movies, Tv shows, Anime etc.
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The Engineering of Katanas

The Engineering of Katanas

By: Kian Abris, Journalist
Katanas are one of the most famous weapons in the world.
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Primitive Tools

By: Nathan Britton, Journalist
Lomekwian tools were made by striking a rock on another rock set on a flat surface (or the flat surface itself if the surface was hard enough) to create a sharp edge.
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"Scissors" by James Bowe is licensed under CC BY 2.0

How the Scissors Were Invented

By: Trevor Nothdurft, Reporter
Every wonder about the scissors? Something people almost daily. What about when they got invented? And how they became popular.
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"Woman watches as men change a tire on a Model T" by simpleinsomnia is licensed under CC BY 2.0

How to change a Tire

By: Teddy Dehn, Journalist
Changing the tires to your car is a thing many people have to learn.
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"90-46-A USN Boarding Axe" by Naval History & Heritage Command is licensed under CC BY 2.0

The Axe

By: Trevor Nothdurft, Reporter
Ever wonder where the axe came from and its uses other then just cutting wood?
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"2015/365/95 The Versatile Pickaxe" by cogdogblog is licensed under CC BY 2.0

The Pickaxe

By: Trevor Nothdurft, Reporter
Ever wanted to know more about the pickaxe? Find out more about it in this article.
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