Andy Warycka

Funny money? How to tell if a $100 bill is real or fake

Is there an easy way for a regular person to find out if $100 bills (and $50s and $20s) are legit, without one of those special pen things? Real or fake? Now, there are numerous ways to tell if a bill is fake... Read more...

What’s the difference between ice cream and frozen yogurt?

Frozen yogurt is everywhere, often marketed like ice cream - but what is the difference between ice cream and frozen yogurt?

What is geocaching? Try a modern-day treasure hunt

Ever wish you could find buried treasure? Enjoy a nice walk on a beautiful day? Tech geek? Welcome to the world of geocaching.

How can you figure out what gave you food poisoning?

Was it something you ate? If you feel sick - really sick - how can you track down the cause of food poisoning?

Is it illegal for a 10-year-old to see PG-13 movies?

Kids are flocking to theaters to see movies with PG-13 ratings, but it it against the law for a younger child to see a film rated PG-13?

Pros & cons of point-and-shoot digital cameras

Every year, point-and-shoot digital cameras get a bit smaller, a bit better, and a bit cheaper. While they're not DSLRs, they do have their advantages.

How is glass recycled?

After you toss your empties into the recycling bin, where do your bottles and jars go? The glass recycling journey is simpler than you may think.

Photography fun & fundamentals: What is bokeh?

What is the photographic effect bokeh exactly - and how can you do it with your camera?

How do you remove bumper stickers from your car?

Here are a few ways to remove those bumper stickers and other decals gone so you can make that new-to-you car all your own.

What’s the difference between crocodiles & alligators?

Are there any differences between crocodiles and alligators, or are they just different names for the same thing?

How do you sharpen scissors?

Are there some easy ways to sharpen scissors? Here are a few different ways to get your snippers sharp.

Do your brakes need to be replaced? How to tell

You may not think much about what happens when you hit the brake pedal. But since it's so important, here's how to tell if your brakes need to be replaced.

Why you may not want to use that camera flash

It's front and center on most cameras -- so shouldn't you try to use your camera flash? Find out the better ways to light your subject here.

What are the signs of heat exhaustion & heat stroke?

When it comes to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, what signs or symptoms should you look for, and how do you prevent them?

Is it dangerous to swallow gum?

Is swallowing gum bad for you? Does gum stay in your stomach for seven years?

How can you convert vinyl records to digital?

Is there some way to convert your vintage vinyl records to MP3s or other digital audio files? Indeed there is.

How do you teach a cockatiel to sing and whistle?

How can you teach a cockatiel to sing songs and do things like wolf whistles? Here are some tips to help you train your pet bird.

How do air conditioners work?

Air conditioning is one of those modern conveniences we much about - until we don’t have one or it breaks. How do air conditioners work?

Is there any way to actually go to space?

Assuming NASA doesn't hire you to be an astronaut, is there any way you can one day go to space? There might be!

Why does helium make your voice sound higher?

You probably remember messing around with helium balloons to make your voice really high - but did you ever wonder why it works?

How does dry cleaning work?

Dry cleaning is easy: bring your sweaters into a shop, and pick them up a couple days later. But how does dry cleaning work?

How do Shrinky-Dinks work?

If you grew up in the 1970s or 1980s, chances are you remember having fun with magical little bits of plastic. So how do Shrinky-Dinks work?

Call it off: How to get your number off telemarketing lists

If you might just snap if there's one more interruption from a telemarketer, this will help you to get your number off telemarketing lists.

What if you ate the little packet that says Do Not Eat?

What would happen if you actually did eat one of those little packets you find everywhere that says 'DO NOT EAT' all over it?

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