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How to Open a Young Coconut

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Make your second cut.

Next, make another cut in the same manner as the first one. Remember to watch those fingers! As shown above, your second cut should be perpendicular to the first one. With a bit of practice, you'll get your aim right, and you'll also be able to tell just how much force you need.

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