Items by Adrienne So
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How to Fold an Origami Millennium Falcon
Posted: December 23rd, 2008, 12:00am EST by Adrienne So
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Origami. Star Wars. What could be more fun than combining the two? (Rhetorical.) Paper-folding artist Philip Schulz showed us how to fold the iconic ship.
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How To Make Cream Cheese
Posted: December 4th, 2008, 12:00am EST by Adrienne So
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Harness the magic of bacteria-induced coagulation to produce a low-cost, healthy snack in your own home. Crafting your own cream cheese is a great way to learn about cheesemaking, and you'll be an expert in no time by following our guide.
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How to Descend a Mountain on a Bike
Posted: October 31st, 2008, 5:45pm EDT by Adrienne So
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There's nothing like whipping down the side of a mountain on two wheels, and it's an especially pleasant reward after the hard-fought climb to the top. But it's a feat as dangerous as it is fun. Here are our tips for keeping the rubber side down — and keeping out of the ER. Got extra advice? Edit our How-To Wiki and share your knowledge.
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Build a Green Roof
Posted: August 26th, 2008, 9:00pm EDT by Adrienne So
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You can't get much greener than photosynthesis, and if you own a house you can take advantage of it. Plant some greens on your roof and you'll have a rich harvest, an insulated (and better looking) roof -- not to mention a cleaner environment. Stop wasting sunlight and green your roof.
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Fall Like a Pro Skater
Posted: April 1st, 2008, 6:15pm EDT by Adrienne So
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The next time you try to bust the sickest air of all time, take this advice from Australian pro skateboarder Jake Brown in Wired'.com's How-To Wiki.
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MindMentor, a Robot Psychologist, Does Psychotherapy on the Cheap
Posted: March 24th, 2008, 4:45pm EDT by Adrienne So
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MindMentor, an automated software "psychologist" based on the 1960s-era program Eliza, offers online counseling sessions for $8 per hour.