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From Bacon-Infused Drinks to Saving Money -- What *Can't* You Learn on YouTube?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Ninety days ago, we started Tweeting a how-to video each day, to showcase the near-infinite amount of knowledge that exists on YouTube. From
high
to
low
,
life-saving
to
life-enhancing
, there's likely to be a video about it on YouTube (see the list of tweets so far below).
Starting today, we'll count down 10 of the most popular how-to videos of all time.
Follow us on Twitter
to find out what they are or just to remember some true classics. Hint: one of them employs an onion in a very unusual way.
In addition, we're looking for users with specific areas of expertise -- for example, you make excellent cooking videos or you've fashioned yourself to be the "Dear Abby" of the YouTube generation -- to make tutorial videos, co-host Webinars, and/or guest
blog
in our
Creator's Corner
, a hub for new uploaders. Leave a comment with your channel name below if you're interested in participating.
Otherwise, get clicking and learn something new!
How to print your own T-shirt:
http://bit.ly/159Hpi
How to speed read:
http://bit.ly/2FRRi
How to look like @
ladygaga
:
http://bit.ly/Rb9pv
How to tie a tie:
http://bit.ly/JXHZo
How to make fresh pasta:
http://bit.ly/TeKAS
How to make fire without matches or a lighter:
http://bit.ly/pSyZw
How to open a beer with a pen:
http://bit.ly/2usCi1
How to knit
:
http://bit.ly/16oQBg
How to cut your own bangs:
http://bit.ly/Ib3pq
How to make ice cream in a bag (preschool edition):
http://bit.ly/X8s65
How to do a banana kick:
http://bit.ly/1JJT0f
How to count to 20 in Japanese:
http://bit.ly/4gCv3q
How to peel a melon:
http://bit.ly/BmXlB
How to get better mileage:
http://bit.ly/2zdzm
How to create perfect red lips:
http://bit.ly/15sezH
How to escape from handcuffs:
http://bit.ly/jHQPr
How to flirt like a pro:
http://bit.ly/2Rv5Zm
How to surf:
http://bit.ly/Ga8Dk
How to train your dog to stay:
http://bit.ly/xJWUb
How to make a bacon-infused cocktail:
http://bit.ly/mameg
How to build your self confidence:
http://bit.ly/dwZpZ
How to beat writer's block:
http://bit.ly/3x5kek
How to be funny on a first date:
http://bit.ly/m8Dvx
How to be a DJ:
http://bit.ly/cfEj4
How to make mac & cheese, mmm:
http://bit.ly/Ov8tC
How to use gel liner:
http://bit.ly/TrMRD
How to give a presentation:
http://bit.ly/12ny4U
How to make a how to video:
http://bit.ly/6SKe8
How to do the Windmill:
http://bit.ly/RdWO9
How to get watermelon nails:
http://bit.ly/czp8n
How to shoot penalty kicks:
http://bit.ly/5qREA
How to wrap a gift professionally:
http://bit.ly/LhEpU
How to make your own bicycle crank:
http://bit.ly/10fe45
How to make chicken biryani:
http://bit.ly/4hqV9R
How to make wine:
http://bit.ly/tdafs
How to draw a "realistic" manga face:
http://bit.ly/108hUx
How to understand integrals:
http://bit.ly/Bzc6B
How to look sharp for a job interview:
http://bit.ly/hksI0
How to play violin - lesson one:
http://bit.ly/2DnJDh
How to properly chop vegetables:
http://bit.ly/1dq9I4
How to make a camisole in one minute:
http://bit.ly/rLNCx
How to grow strawberries indoors:
http://bit.ly/Mo5bz
How to shave:
http://bit.ly/3kv7IE
How to crack a coconut:
http://bit.ly/3XTfvw
How to buy a house:
http://bit.ly/RSVng
How to make Rigatoni Carbonara:
http://bit.ly/MsK57
How to make a BristleBot:
http://bit.ly/unPlZ
How to do makeup for small eyes:
http://bit.ly/1McfOw
How to make a custom beer pong table:
http://bit.ly/1D5n2i
How to fuse plastic grocery bags into a reusable shopping bag:
http://bit.ly/1eS6zf
How to fold a fitted sheet:
http://bit.ly/4kxbJI
How to save money:
http://bit.ly/3sd0u6
How to improve your memory:
http://bit.ly/eCILa
How to sew a dress:
http://bit.ly/13xkKx
How to backflip:
http://bit.ly/1Awqto
How to curl hair:
http://bit.ly/WpwdS
How to recycle beer bottles with limes:
http://bit.ly/1z8yM8
How to hem pants:
http://bit.ly/k7sW3
How to make a green screen:
http://bit.ly/pPtJW
How to polish shoes:
http://bit.ly/45dXNu
How to repair a bicycle puncture:
http://bit.ly/ocqzX
How to make kimchi:
http://bit.ly/3kFvLs
How to recycle used computers
http://bit.ly/3SkN6a
How to make veggie sushi:
http://bit.ly/oE6tZ
How to record better webcam videos:
http://bit.ly/2rbn5E
How to speak French - meeting and greeting:
http://bit.ly/OTfiU
How to make a "Where the Wild Things Are" Halloween costume:
http://bit.ly/28qjv1
How to do yoga:
http://bit.ly/1cGeeW
How to cook Cola BBQ pork chops:
http://bit.ly/3eWonX
How to deliver a baby in an emergency:
http://bit.ly/469fc5
How to melt away pounds:
http://bit.ly/2BW8BE
How to wear different types of scarves:
http://bit.ly/2sGH8s
How to Casper:
http://bit.ly/1WwYHI
How to fold origami:
http://bit.ly/1Q9T84
How to do self-defense when confronted with a gun:
http://bit.ly/2l47Fz
How to make a camisole in one minute:
http://bit.ly/rLNCx
How to make ramen noodles:
http://bit.ly/16JKhC
How to care for a pet shark:
http://bit.ly/1is544
How to apply fake eyelashes:
http://bit.ly/2AvRV3
How to make a card:
http://bit.ly/2M8YaO
How to make simple, delicious compound butters:
http://bit.ly/Q2USo
How to dye your clothes:
http://bit.ly/4nkbEZ
How to transform a boring school uniform:
http://bit.ly/49P2I5
How to plant a vegetable garden in 30 minutes:
http://bit.ly/1qdPEn
How to solder copper pipe:
http://bit.ly/3Fsit2
How to make an upholstered headboard:
http://bit.ly/iCh9a
How to dress appropriately (according to Tim Gunn):
http://bit.ly/2Jjiux
How to make sage risotto (as taught by a kid):
http://bit.ly/27jyEd
Sadia Harper, Howto & Style Manager, recently watched
"How to find your bra size."
UPDATE (12/2):
The final stretch:
How to hand-wash your delicates:
http://bit.ly/6D3c9j
How to peel a potato:
http://bit.ly/6cTG2O
via Dawn Wells, aka Mary Ann on Gillian's Island
How to look like @
ladygaga
:
http://bit.ly/Rb9pv
How to create desktop virtual reality displays using the Wii remote:
http://bit.ly/8bKaea
How to charge an iPod using electrolytes and an onion:
http://bit.ly/7aAFEU
How to get six-pack abs:
http://bit.ly/7BJIPH
How to fake abs:
http://bit.ly/65kAQr
How to kiss with passion:
http://bit.ly/7Bs3GS
How to solve a Rubik's Cube:
http://bit.ly/71lB1X
How to moon walk like Michael Jackson:
http://bit.ly/5AhE48
The most popular how-to video of all time? How to Crank That by
@souljaboy
:
http://bit.ly/5D2bb6
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