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Crack an Apple in Half with Your Bare Hands

Crack an Apple in Half with Your Bare Hands
Demonstrate your super-human strength by ripping an apple in half with your bare hands. Learn the simple technique here.

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Step 1Technique

Technique
This trick is all about the technique. As the video explains, humans are not strong enough to simply grab a hold of an apple and rip it apart. The secret is to use your hands in such a way that the harder you grip the more pressure is applied from the stem of the apple outward. Keep this idea in mind as we proceed to the next steps.
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18 comments
Nov 28, 2010. 2:44 PMhappyjo says:
if only i weren't a puny wimp, I would be able to crack an apple in half like this guy!
Sep 3, 2010. 6:15 PMsuper scout says:
so awesome and makes a cool noise, and it isnt that hard
Apr 22, 2009. 7:30 PMReCreate says:
I know got myself an apple,and i am trying to do it,ill report back
Oct 5, 2009. 3:35 PMReCreate says:
i failed...maybe my apple is too small...my hands hurt now...
Oct 4, 2008. 6:11 PMBrowncoat says:
I'd love to watch the vid, but can NEVER get metacafe to work! I've tried to install the adobe flash thingy that it says to install, but it still won't work. :( Why does everyone use Metacafe instead of YouTube on here...?
Aug 4, 2009. 3:37 PMRock Soldier says:
Why does everyone use Metacafe instead of YouTube on here...?
Because the more people that watch your Metacafe videos, the more money you get from them.
Jul 22, 2009. 3:26 AMspiritwolf7984 says:
I just did it. Im so happy =] Thanks
May 23, 2009. 9:12 PMsev17 says:
awesome
Mar 9, 2009. 2:07 PMThelonelysandwitch says:
Are you saying scouts are week, if you are I hope you know that we are prety strong. this is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. my 9 yo brother can do it.
Nov 15, 2008. 11:51 AMGorillazMiko says:
That's awesome!
Oct 22, 2008. 7:07 PMThe Mad Pancake says:
i actually use a different technique where I use my fingers to dig into the top of the apple and split it from there
Oct 2, 2008. 9:44 PMHailDanzig says:
It works! haha, and you've figured out a way to get me to eat more fruits. :-p
Sep 29, 2008. 7:30 PMIan01 says:
Ihave watched the video before and couldn't breakmy apple. Very good instructable. So it's more of a 'squeeze' than a 'pull apart.'
Sep 29, 2008. 7:23 PMdowngrade says:
I so wish I had apples right now...
Sep 29, 2008. 6:49 PMpacific_sunrise07 says:
awesome! totally bookmarked so i can show-off to the kids at the summer camp i staff!!
Sep 29, 2008. 6:03 AMfiresketch says:
Awesome =]
Sep 28, 2008. 9:21 AMtyeo098 says:
Bookmarked for next time i have an apple
Sep 28, 2008. 12:34 AMMasamuneX says:
LOL! That was actually pretty cool. The video made it super easy to understand. Thanks for sharing.

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