101 Skills Every Man Should Know
90. How To Stop a Fight
How much you should insert yourself into a conflict that doesn’t involve you is open to debate. Putting yourself in harm’s way to physically break up an altercation isn’t always a good idea, but every man should have the ability to verbally diffuse a situation before it escalates. Look for the underlying causes of the conflict, determine the facts, and speak calmly with relaxed body language.
91. How To Escape a Rip Current
Few things are more terrifying than realizing a rip current is carrying you out to sea. First and foremost, stay calm. Even strong, experienced swimmers can exhaust themselves and drown when they try to fight a harsh current. The best thing to do is swim parallel to shore until you’re out of the current and then turn toward land.
92. How To Do One Great Card Trick
Master one awesome card trick, and you’ll have something interesting that you can pull out of your sleeve – figuratively speaking, but maybe also literally speaking – in any situation. It’ll be a hit at parties, and you will be able to keep kids entertained whenever you need to, at least for a couple of minutes.
93. How To Fillet a Fish
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If you’re good enough at catching fish that you need this skill, then I must say, kudos to you good sir! The next step is transforming your catch into a tasty meal. To do that, you need a good knife that’s designed for the task, because accidents are more likely with a dull knife. Lay the fish flat on its side, and cut horizontally along the spine to separate the meat from the bones. For most types of fish, you’ll only need to adjust your cutting angle when you go around the ribs.
94. How To Keep a Houseplant Alive
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Your mission is as follows: get a plant and don’t let it die. Not a cactus. That’s cheating. Seriously though, any man worth his salt should be able to maintain at least one healthy houseplant. Snake plants and pothos are great low-maintenance plants for beginners, but whatever you get, be sure to research its specific needs.