Discover a fascinating DIY project with our detailed guide on using a tool that cuts plastic bottles into rope-like material!
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A look at the intriguing history of rope

The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tim Queeney, who recently published a book that looks into the history and ...
On the social media account for a cat named Murgel (@cat.murgel), the pet's owner shared a hack for kitty enrichment that ...
Rope and cordage are essential skills in primitive survival, necessary for building shelters, making traps, nets, mats, sandals, clothing, fishing lines, and tools. This video demonstrates the process ...
Building your own toolbox isn’t just about collecting tools but it prepares you to handle unexpected fixes and empowers you ...
In a study published in October 2025 in the Astrophysical Journal, we modeled one of the sources of these geomagnetic storms: small, tornado-like vortices spun off of an ejection from the Sun. These ...
Gaza residents return to homes destroyed by the Israeli military during the war with Hamas. "I remember my window was there," ...
It’s a good time to get ahead on holiday shopping for kids gifts and games. The items we recommend here — and the deals ...
These anthologies are specifically created to teach reading, and generally feature excerpts from fiction and nonfiction books ...
In April, Nebraska's auditor flagged the state's $129.27 million balance in unpaid individual income taxes. Last week, the ...
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One of the signature experiences of First Ascent is taking a turn at the archery range. "If I miss, don't laugh," one first-year says to another. "I'm trying my best! I'm aiming everywhere but where I ...