Apparently one of my roommates went into our only bathroom and either a) died or b) left the light on and the door locked. In a few minutes I'm kicking it down, but first I'll see if anyone can get me ...

Psychiatrist Mario Gmür used to have a stash of paperclips on his desk at his clinic in Zurich. One day he realise in the course of his sessions patients would always dip into the pot, pick up a ...

Lockpicking has become a trademark skill of hackers all across the world, and is regularly taught at hackerspaces and maker faires. But a lot of the time, the sets have already been made or bought ...

The art of picking locks may seem like a skill more suited for an action-movie hero than the average person. However, with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can ...

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. That’s not to ...

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