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What’s the Difference Between Gas Octanes?
I've been driving for 25 years. I've likely filled up a car's gas tank some 1,300 times during that ...
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Skill of the Week: How to Emergency Rappel
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Dig a Cathole
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Survive Inside a Plummeting Elevator
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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When Rodents Invade: How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House
It’s estimated that more than a third of Americans have found a mouse in their house in the last ...
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Skill of the Week: Make a Bed
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Remove a Leech
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Measure Remaining Sunlight With Your Hands
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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The Pre-Inspection: What to Look for in a House Before Making an Offer
When Kate and I were shopping for a home more than a decade back, I remember feeling clueless about what I ...
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How to Jump Start a Car – The Complete Guide
You turn on your car, but it doesn't start. The battery is dead. No big deal. We'll show you exactly how ...
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Skill of the Week: Escape a Rip Current
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Smoke A Cigar: An Illustrated Guide
Many a man will occasionally smoke a cigar, be it during a round of golf, a wedding, or celebrating the ...
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Podcast #907: How to Read a Tree
When you're walking in the woods, you're often surrounded by trees. But you probably don't notice them ...
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Skill of the Week: Make a Torch
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Catch a Souvenir Baseball
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Survive a Mountain Lion Encounter
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Podcast #902: How to Survive Any Worst Case Scenario
When people think about survival and preparedness, they tend to think of dealing with an ...
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Skill of the Week: Recognize What Drowning Really Looks Like
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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My New Favorite Knot
I recently discovered my new favorite knot. It’s known as the lineman's loop or the alpine butterfly ...
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Skill of the Week: Gird Up Your Loins
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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