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No matter who you are or where you're from, there's one thing we can all agree on: rockets are cool. Most of us don't have the brain capacity to become rocket scientists, but the next best thing is available to everyone: model rockets (or awesome paper airplanes). At the top of the model rocket hierarchy is Estes, a globally known company with the best model rockets around. While building model rockets is fun, the best bit is launching them into the sky and seeing them reach the heavens. We captured ten of the best Estes model rocket launches in GIFs, so you can experience the awesomeness of a rocket launch minus the effort of making a model rocket yourself. You are welcome. 

If you want to see a real rocket being launched, check out SpaceX's Starship rocket's test flight.

There are many reasons why reusable face masks are better than disposable face masks, and they're something that can be made at home. However, many DIY face masks require a sewing machine or basic sewing skills, but not all of us are endowed with these skills. If you have no idea how to sew but still want to make a face mask, this article is for you. All you need is a t-shirt and scissors, and about five minutes. Ready to get started? If you prefer a different style of no-sew face mask, check out our other tutorial (style two). 

If you do have some sewing skills, check style one and style two of face masks you can make with a sewing machine. Or have a look our guide for all four face mask tutorials we have.

Most of us don't think twice about re-using a leftover cardboard Amazon box, and usually chuck it straight in the recycling bin. But not this guy. He makes insanely cool cardboard weapons from cardboard Amazon boxes that are inspired from video games, with a hot glue gun and some scissors. And he is inspiring us. The fact that he's making these weapons - let alone out of cardboard - is mind blowing. If you're a bit of a nerd or just like clever things, check out his amazing creations below. 

These days, we are spending more time in our houses/apartments than ever before (probably). If you've watched every show on Netflix, played every board game you have, and gone through every hobby you have, we have just the activity for you: making paper airplanes! And no, making paper airplanes is not just a fun thing you did in your childhood. It takes expertise and skill to make a decent paper airplane, and there are many different styles depending on which style of flying you're aiming for. We made eight different tutorials for eight styles of paper airplanes, and they're all in this list. So, go get some paper and start folding! 

If you want to see other things fly, check out these Estes model rocket launches. Or see the real thing when SpaceX's Starship had a test flight. 

For many people, coffee is an essential part of their day. But let's face it, instant coffee isn't the most exciting drink on the menu. If you're ready to mix it up and try a new way of drinking your instant coffee in the morning, try making this whipped coffee (also known as Dalgona coffee). You don't need any special ingredients (and it can be vegan too if you want), and it only takes a few minutes to make.  

Tie dyeing is a fashion trend that keep on coming back, and right now it's back strong (some would argue it never went out of fashion). Whether you're a die-hard tie dyer or have never done it before, tie dyeing is an awesome way to make your clothes unique and funky. It's also something you can do at home, with only a few materials. If you're interested in funking up some bland clothes, check out our tie dyeing tutorial below, or see our tutorial for the crumpled style.

Halloween is just around the corner, and although 2020 has been one disappointment after another, nothing can take Halloween away from us. To get you in a spooky festive mood, we made some easy to follow tutorials for how to carve some seriously awesome (and creepy) pumpkins. Get out the pumpkin carving tools, because it's that time of year again. If you're after something easier, check out the tutorial for making a simple Jack-o'-lantern.

Paper airplanes are a cheap and easy way to have some innocent fun, but it can be hard to make one following a video. Here are some super simple GIFs to follow along if you want to make the most basic paper airplane. You won't need anything more than a flat surface and a piece of paper to make this paper airplane. 

After a less basic paper airplane tutorial? Try our moderate difficulty glider paper airplane, or see our comprehensive guide for all paper airplane styles. To see more flying objects, check out SpaceX's Starship having a test flight, or these Estes model rockets launching.

If you're in need of more crafty activities to do at home, welcome to the club. Today's activity is tie dyeing: it's super simple, only requires a few materials, and makes plain old clothes unique and fabulous. Check out our tutorial below for the crumpled style, or see the spiral style. Happy tie dyeing.

With Halloween only a few weeks away, it's time to get out the ol' carving knife and start making some Jack-o'-lanterns. If you're new to pumpkin carving, this is a tutorial for how to make a basic Jack-o'-lantern. If you're looking for something more complicated, check out this Jack-o'-lantern with spooky eyes.

YouTuber Pupsi has made a following for himself creating musical instruments and making musical covers of popular songs, all out of vegetables and fruit. The best part about it is, it works, and he is extremely talented. In this, he takes several melons to create a mashup melody of All Star by Smash Mouth.