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Knowing how to track old insurance policies can mean a windfall of funds for you or your family if you know how to access the information and are the rightful beneficiary. Whether you had a parent or other family member pass away or you have simply mispla...

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engines made from vegetable oil and/or animal fat. Since it is derived from renewable organic materials and has been shown to reduce certain harmful emissions when burned compared to conventional diesel, biodies...

Coming out can be one of the most significant events in your friend's life but also the most terrifying. Showing your support and embracing your friend’s honesty lets them know they came out to the right person—after all, the best thing you can do is be t...

Memorizing dates is useful for history classes, for birthdays, for fun, and many other reasons. Nevertheless, many people find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid associations with the dates, howeve...

With domain names becoming a generic commodity more and more people actually own a domain name. However, more often these people not only own one domain name, they have several domain names registered under their name. What is missing is often the knowled...

On January 1st, New Year’s resolutions sparkle with hope and the promise of a better you. However, by the year’s end, you may find that many of those resolutions have been abandoned halfway or left completely unattempted. If this sounds familiar, don’t wo...

Experts say someone having a petit mal seizure (also called an absence seizure) may appear to be staring blankly into space for a few seconds before returning to normal. Petit mal seizures are typically caused by a short, sudden loss of consciousness.[1]...

The name "Morton's Toe" derives from American Orthopedic Surgeon, Dudley Joy Morton. It is a common problem in the foot. People with this problem often have a second metatarsal (foot bone) that is longer than the first. The difference in length between th...

Getting over the girl of your dreams is painful and difficult, no matter how long your relationship lasted. You don’t have to face this alone, though. We’re here to help you find healthy ways to distance yourself from her. If you’re still having some trou...

It can be difficult to know what clothing will look the best on you, especially if you don’t have a fashion savvy friend to help you out or a clear sense of style. But focusing on dressing around a certain criteria, like your skin tone, your body shape, o...

Cleaning your air conditioner's condenser coils regularly will let it run cooler with less energy and make you feel more comfortable. The best time to clean your air conditioner is in the spring, just before you need to start using it for the first time i...

Artificial Insemination (AI) is the second-most common practice of breeding livestock--well, it's the only alternative to breeding livestock next to natural breeding using a male over females. AI is, however, much more common in dairy production than in...

Knowing how to sign a letter is an important skill for mastering business documents as well as personal, friendly, or even intimate letters. Learn how to place your signature, and what to include before and after it. Tailor your sign-off to each specific...

Sometimes it can be challenging to sit down and write a poem in a short amount of time. You may be on a deadline for school or have a limited amount of free time to be creative on the page. You can write quick poems by choosing a poetic form that is easy...

If you are new to operating a motorcycle, going into a sharp turn can be an intimidating experience. However, even advanced riders agree that cornering is a skill motorcyclists constantly improve for as long as they ride. With a knowledge of the mechanics...

We all know that feeling of sinking into a luxurious hotel bed—with a comfy mattress, silky sheets, and fluffy pillows leading you to dreamland. But most of us don’t get to experience hotel beds all that often, so why not create your own hotel bed at home...