From bandannas to jock straps, people are coming up with all kinds of clever ways to make homemade face masks. Hell knows, they have the time. And so here's another really simple mask project that uses any scrap of fabric you have lying around. No jock strap required.
Try this quick DIY face mask tutorial before your next run to the market
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Magnets and metal make this fun and cool scientific desk toy utterly fascinating
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