For this project, you will need a pair of shorts, rubber gloves, water, bleach, some soap, and rubber bands. You will also need a plastic bucket or tub large enough to comfortably fit the shorts. If you do not own a pair of denim shorts, you can make your own by cutting the legs off of a pair of jeans. Outside is the best location because there is plenty of fresh air and you are less likely to feel light-headed. If it is not possible to work outside, then make sure that you have a window open; turning a fan on in your work space will give you additional ventilation. Although you will be working with diluted bleach, you still want to protect your skin. Bleach can irritate or burn your skin. You will need one part liquid bleach and one part cool water. How much bleach and water you use will depend on the size of your tub and the shorts. You want the water-bleach solution to be deep enough so that the shorts end up completely submerged. Take a few rubber bands and start tying off small parts of your shorts. You can tie the bands randomly around your shorts in little nibs for a starburst effect. You can also scrunch the shorts into a rope, and wrap rubber bands around the "rope" in 3 to 4 inch (7.62 to 10.16 centimeters) intervals. Press down on them so that they are completely submerged in the bleach and water solution. If they keep floating to the top, you can weigh them down by putting a heavy object, such as a glass vase or a few rocks, on top of them. The longer you leave them in the bleach and water solution, the lighter they will become. In general, you will start seeing some results after about 20 minutes. Do not leave the shorts in the bleach solution for too long, however, or you will risk damaging the fabric. Once the shorts have reached the level of lightness you want, pull them out of the tub. Squeeze them to get the excess moisture out. Using a pair of scissors, snip the rubber bands off. Be careful not to cut the fabric of the shorts. Gently work some soap into the shorts and rinse them using cool water until you can no longer smell the bleach. The soap will help prevent the bleach from staining the fabric yellow. You can either hang them to dry in the sun, or you can toss them into the dryer for a few minutes.

Summary: Gather your supplies. Move the plastic tub to a well-ventilated area. Put on the rubber gloves. Fill the tub with bleach and water. Tie rubber bands around your shorts. Put the shorts in the tub. Leave the shorts in the tub until they have achieved the desired lightness. Take the shorts out of the tub. Cut the rubber bands off. Rinse the shorts using soap and cool water. Dry the shorts.


In order to attract ducks, you must have an environment that is like their natural habitat. Your backyard, for example, is poorly suited to attracting ducks. However, if you have a lake or large pond on your property, then you will likely be able to attract ducks to it. Ducks are notoriously difficult to attract. It’s definitely possible to attract them, but It’s also important to remember that they are migratory birds at heart. These decoys will attract migrating ducks to come take a closer look at the surrounding area. Be sure to invest in realistic-looking duck decoys. There are different types of duck decoys, including mallard duck, black duck, and goose decoys. Geese make excellent decoys, as ducks and geese frequently live together in similar habitats, so ducks are naturally drawn to them. This way, the ducks will be attracted by the decoy and stay for the food. It's important to position the decoys in a realistic manner that mimics how real ducks might gather. Avoid placing lots of decoys in a neat group on your pond. Instead, spread them out, placing two or three on your pond and a couple nearby on land. The key is to make the decoys seems as believable as possible to the ducks you're hoping to attract. Ducks are skittish and will not want to nest if there are other animals in close proximity. They may also become defensive. Ducks are attracted to places with long grasses where they will blend in and be protected from predators. Avoid trimming the grasses and brush surrounding your pond.

Summary: Be sure to have a pond nearby. Buy duck decoys to place around their habitat. Position decoy ducks near the water's edge next to your food plot. Refrain from housing other animals near the pond. Allow grasses around your pond to grow tall.


The more acidic and sugary your saliva becomes, the more difficult it is for drugs to be detected in it. So, if you only have 5–10 minutes before you'll be given a mandatory drug swab test, pop in 2 or 3 sour citrus candies. Suck them (rather than chewing) to get as much of the acidic citrus flavoring out of the candies as you can! Chewing on a piece of gum stimulates your saliva production, which will dilute the concentration of any drugs in your saliva. Chewing gum will also change the chemical makeup of your oral fluids, which can make the mouth swab test less effective. If you have a choice between different flavors, opt for a cinnamon or strong citrus flavors. It wouldn't be a bad idea to carry a pack of gum with you to work on a daily basis if you're concerned about surprise swab tests. Peroxide is what's known as an “adulterant”: a chemical that interferes with the swab test's ability to accurately detect drugs in your saliva. Take a gulp of peroxide just before your test, and swish it around inside your mouth for 30 seconds. Then spit it out into the sink. Be careful not to accidentally swallow any of the peroxide. It's can cause internal harm if ingested.  Avoid using alcohol-based mouthwashes, though, as they can lead to a false positive result for alcohol abuse.
Summary: Suck sour candies to make your saliva more acidic. Chew a couple of pieces of gum to increase your saliva production. Rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide 5 minutes before the test.