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October 26, 2026 · Crossbows
How Far Does a Mini Crossbow Shoot? Range, Loading and Aim
Three questions come up with every mini crossbow: how far does it shoot, how do I load it, and why do I keep missing. Here are the answers, with t...
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October 26, 2026 · Pens
How an Inkless Pen Works (and Why It Never Runs Out)
An inkless pen has no ink, no cartridge and nothing to refill. The tip is a small piece of metal alloy, and when you drag it across paper it leave...
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October 26, 2026 · Electronics
RGB Tube Clock vs Nixie Tube Clock: What the Difference Is
If you have been looking at nixie tube clocks and winced at the price, you have probably run into RGB tube clocks as the alternative. They look si...
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October 26, 2026 · Lighters
Can You Fly With a Gun Lighter? TSA Rules Explained
Short answer: no, not in a carry-on. A gun lighter breaks two TSA rules at once. It is a torch lighter, and it is shaped like a gun. Here is what ...
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October 26, 2026 · Lighters
Revolver Lighters Compared: Python 357, .357 MAG and Revolv'r Flash
Revolver lighters are the ones people stop and ask about. The cylinder, the hammer, the long barrel with a torch flame coming out of it. We carry ...
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October 26, 2026 · Lighters
Gun Lighter Instructions: How to Fill, Light and Fix a Pistol Torch Lighter
Gun lighters are butane torch lighters in a pistol or revolver shell. They arrive empty, which surprises people, and they have a couple of quirks ...
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October 26, 2026 · Crossbows
Mini Crossbows: Which One to Buy (Toothpicks, Steel Balls and Laser Sights)
A mini crossbow is a palm-size crossbow, usually stainless steel, that fires toothpicks or small steel balls 15 to 25 meters. They started as a de...
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