So you know how to pick a lock with a tension wrench and rake. This is an incredibly useful skill, which will allow you to get in your house if you get locked out without having to call a locksmith, and will also allow you to help others who’ve become locked out. You might even […]| The Art of Manliness
When I tuck my kids in at night, I often find myself making shadow puppets with my hands in the light from their bed lamps. The kids inevitably want to try to make the same shapes with their hands. Sometimes a kind of wall-based puppet show develops in which shadow monkeys and birds fight and […]| The Art of Manliness
In your job, you probably have plenty of administrative work — managerial and secretarial tasks like filing papers and answering emails. Unengaging and tedious, this admin is likely your least favorite part of your job, and yet is necessary to keep the rest of your responsibilities, and the business itself, going. While you may not […]| The Art of Manliness
Giving kids throwing stars isn’t the best idea, but you can make fine substitutes out of a few simple pieces of paper. Ninja star origami is here!| The Art of Manliness
Origami is a perennially effective boredom killer for kids, and arguably the most fun kind of origami is that which results in a creation that has some kind of functionality — a frog you can jump, a box you can put things in, a ring you can wear, a ninja star you can use to […]| The Art of Manliness
Can put your head through a piece of paper? Even with a full-size piece of printer paper, this can seem impossible. Doing it with just a strip a paper seems doubly so. Challenging other people to stick their head through a piece of paper makes for a fun gag, because its achievement initially seems hopeless, […]| The Art of Manliness
Here's my suggestion: play some good old fashioned paper football.It's simple, it's fun, and it's a great time of innocent competition (and it's not a video game!). All you need is a flat surface like a tabletop and a piece of paper. Ready? Let's play.| The Art of Manliness
