Helmets are supposed to protect your head. That’s what they’re for, after all. But military helmets are a bit different. While bike helmets, hard hats, and the like are supposed to prevent damage over a wide area, military helmets ensure bullets don’t penetrate through a single point. There have been many types of military helmets over the years, as seen in this video by Crazy Hydraulic Press. To kick off 2022, they pitted a couple of military helmets (a steel one from 1968 and a Kevlar one from 2008) against possibly the strongest industrial machine there is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaTwmVx75xI&ab_channel=CrazyHidraulicPress They first did a controlled experiment using an average worker’s hard hat.…

Though you could easily pull up Google to research facts for yourself, you would be missing out on the awesome animation work done by Jared Owen. He uses 3D animation software to explain things, and what better way to do so than with moving pictures made using a computer? His Statue of Liberty video, for example, gives an in-depth look at the inside of Lady Liberty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkI_2yiIb48&ab_channel=JaredOwen Did you know that the outside of the statue is made out of thin, 2.4mm sheet copper? Or that its original color was, well… copper? Liberty Enlightening The World (the real name for the Statue of Liberty) was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.…

Though people like to say 3D printing is an easy way to make something yourself, the materials required aren’t exactly cheap. A decent 3D printer will already set you back a couple of hundred dollars, not to mention the filament needed to print whatever it is you want to make. While he hasn’t quite found a way to make a cheaper 3D printer (at least not yet), YouTuber The Q takes solace in that he was at least able to make the filaments more affordable. How? By reusing old plastic bottles, that’s how! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEvjR8nSFbc&ab_channel=TheQ Breaking down old plastic bottles into filaments requires two gadgets: a plastic stripper and a plastic…

Washing dishes with a sponge is often a nightmare for those who can’t afford a dishwasher. Most soaps aren’t skin-friendly, while the sponge can be rough at times. Worse, the latter can turn into a breeding ground of bacteria if not replaced over time. That’s where Spongik comes in. This 3-in-one sponge set is made from natural materials, making the dishwashing task safer for you and the environment. The 3 Sponges The waterdrop shape is more than just for show. It is ergonomically designed so you can clean every single nook and cranny of those dirty dishes, such as the bottom of a wine glass or the spaces between a fork’s teeth.…

Action figures are always better when they have moving parts. This wooden Chevrolet Silverado carving by YouTuber Woodworking Art is no exception.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrqoobB47FY&ab_channel=WoodworkingArt While the artist could have made a static carving and called it a day, he added a few extra pieces to give the wooden pickup some much-appreciated articulation. A Comfy Interior With Adjustable Seats Hollowing out the massive piece of Fujian cypress provided space for Woodworking Art to stretch his creative muscles. He installed rear seats in the back while front seats with working recliners were placed in the middle. Way up in the front, you can find a well-sculpted dashboard with all the knobs, buttons, and even…

The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start leveling your gift wrapping skills for this year! You could improve your hand wrapping by watching a 5-minute video tutorial, or you could splurge on LEGO Technic pieces and make your own gift wrapping machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW0lTxCEEcI&ab_channel=TheBrickWall The Brick Wall YouTube channel created this massive LEGO wrapping factory using almost every LEGO piece in their collection. Measuring 183 cm (72 inches) long, 51 cm (20 inches) tall, and 71 cm (28 inches) wide, this plastic project can pack presents for you, provided they’re of a specific size. After loading the gifts onto a conveyor belt, rollers on the opposite end…