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This video shows how two basic knots can quickly and effectively solve a simple, real-world problem. Learn when to use each knot, why they work, and how these practical skills can save time in ...

We tie our shoes, we put on neckties, we wrestle with power cords. Yet despite deep familiarity with knots, most people cannot tell a weak knot from a strong one by looking at them, Johns Hopkins ...

Knowing how to tie a knot is an essential set of skills needed in order to stay safe out in the wilderness, and one of the most satisfying capabilites you can have in your arsenal. Knots might seem ...

We tie our shoes, we put on neckties, we wrestle with power cords. Yet despite deep familiarity with knots, most people cannot tell a weak knot from a strong one by looking at them, research finds. We ...

The researchers showed participants four knots that are physically similar but have a hierarchy of strength. People were asked to look at the knots, two at a time, and point to the strongest one. The ...

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We’re all familiar with the macramé rage of the ’70s — plant hangers, owl-shaped wall hangings and even door drapes. But this ancient art form is experiencing a comeback, thanks in part to the ...

The idea of “signature” behavior while committing a crime is that offenders make choices that reveal aspects of their personality. “The killer’s signature is his psychological ‘calling card’ that he ...