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How to Swim in Cold Water
Swimming in cold water can be an exhilarating and exciting activity. It can also be dangerous, so it’s important to do it right. As a note, you’ll need to wear the proper gear if you’re swimming in water under 70℉ (21℃), which is the temperature where bre...
How to Convince a Teacher to Let You Retake a Test
Tests are stressful enough on their own, not to mention if there are other factors involved, such as illness, personal problems, or simply lack of preparation. If you've done poorly on a test for whatever reason, consider asking your teacher to let you re...
How to Sleep with an Eyemask on
An eye mask can be a useful tool for those having difficulty sleeping due to sensitivity to light. Darkness is crucial for deep sleep, triggering the release of chemicals in the brain, such as melatonin, which help you get to sleep, and remain asleep. To...
How to Revive & Freshen Stale Bread
Before you throw out hard, stale bread products, try restoring its texture with heat and moisture. This is most effective if the bread was kept wrapped and still has a little give, but it can even improve rock-hard loaves to some extent.
How to Clean NES Games
If you’re a retro gamer or you’re feeling nostalgic, you may find yourself needing to clean out an old NES cartridge now and then. While you may be tempted to simply blow into the cartridge like you did back in the day, we’ll show you the right way to do...
How to Write Lyrics to a Rap or Hip Hop Song
Rap is a modern form of poetry, and lyrics are what distinguish good rappers from great ones. Great rap lyrics are personal and flow like water, blending into the song while making a point or theme like a great essay or story might. Writing great lyrics t...
How to Reduce the Pain of Gnat Bites
Gnats, also known as biting midges, are small flying insects that are related to mosquitos. They are present on every continent on earth including Antarctica, and can live anywhere with a body of water or damp soil. Some varieties bite, while others are s...
How to Hug a Cat
Express your human-feline bond in a caring and sharing way with a hug. Provided your cat is used to being handled by you and doesn't mind getting close, hugging your cat can be a great way to show affection.
How to Care for an Axolotl
An axolotl is an aquatic salamander related to tiger salamanders. They are easy to care for and make enjoyable pets. They have a lifespan of 10-15 years in aquariums if provided the right environment and care.
How to Pray the Chaplet of St. Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel appeared to Antonia d'Astonac, a most devout Servant of God, and told her that he wished to be honoured by nine salutations corresponding to the nine Choirs of Angels, which should consist of one Our Father and three Hail Marys...
How to Start a Volunteer Organization
Creating a volunteer organization can be a deeply fulfilling and fun process, but it requires a lot of hard work and dedication. Anyone can start a volunteer group with a positive attitude and patient mindset. To create a successful organization, you’ll w...
How to Make an Easy Paper Box
Paper boxes are easy, environmental friendly crafts that make good gifts, trays, and storage containers. You can make them by folding any size paper into a variety of shapes. They are a useful, fun way to use up flyers and discarded paper.
How to Write a Ghazal
Want to try your hand at writing a ghazal? Pronounced roughly like English guzzle, this centuries-old form of poetry and song hails from Persia (Iran), Pakistan, and India. [1] X Research source This fun and interesting poem is easy to writ...
How to Organize a Class Reunion
People like to plan class reunions because it celebrates life's successes of your fellow graduates and reconnects you with old classmates. Here are some things you can do to plan a reunion that can create memories to last a lifetime.
How to Wash Pillows
Over time, pillows accumulate dust, sweat, and oil that can turn them yellow and make them less comfortable. Cleaning your pillows will prevent that from happening, but how are you supposed to clean them, and can they go in the washing machine? The best w...
How to Play American Football
If you've ever wondered about the basics of how to play (or at least follow) American-style football, you're not alone. American football can seem like a bunch of guys repeatedly crashing into each other until you understand some of the basics and start t...