Build a bridge that can hold rocks with your child. One at a time, place rocks in the center of the paper and observe how many rocks the paper can hold before it falls. Ask your child what he thinks ...

Web site Associated Content lists several clever uses for paper clips, like clipping bags shut, resetting electronics, unlocking doors, replacing zipper pulls, and one we've never heard of: pitting ...

Let's suppose you need to measure the mass of some water, and you want to construct a scale to do it. But you are in a normal house filled with normal stuff. There’s no fancy scientific equipment. Can ...

How do you turn a paper clip into a house? Not a tiny wire house suitable for an ant, but a real one made of bricks? Tricky, but Kyle MacDonald is halfway there. MacDonald, a 26-year-old Canadian, has ...

Chinese barbecue pork, or "char siu" in Cantonese, is a standard item found in every Chinese deli and restaurant. Not so traditional is my family’s rather unique way of making it. With paper clips.

When it comes to building good habits, there’s no magic bullet. Consistency is key. If you’re trying to build a new habit, or just stick with an old one, try the paper clip strategy. As productivity ...

Easter is a wonderful time of year, even though it’s another having to be celebrated in some form of lockdown for the second year running. But parents and families have plenty more to look forward to: ...