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How to Get Over a Broken Engagement
After the proposal, most couples’ goal is to make it down the aisle and say “I do.” Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. For varying reasons, you and your fiancé (or fiancée) may choose to break off your engagement. If this is happening to you, know...
How to Stop Overeating
Individuals who overeat on a regular basis may gain weight and increase their risk for chronic diseases related to being overweight or obese. Putting an end to any kind of destructive overeating behavior is a difficult task that requires dedication and c...
How to Study for a Test Without Cramming
Studying for an exam can feel super stressful, especially if you’ve left it until the last minute. But there’s a way to avoid all of that anxiety. Get in the habit of going over your materials regularly and creating a study system that works for you. Keep...
How to Fix a Broken Cigarette
All smokers have been there – you go in your pocket or your bag to pull out a cigarette, and it's broken. Breaking a cigarette can be terrible, especially if it's your last one. However, there are a few tricks that you can learn to help save your cigarett...
How to Milk a Cow
If you find yourself face-to-udder with a cow and are having a hard time getting milk, it’s because milking a cow is not as easy as it may look. Before you begin milking, secure the cow’s head so that she can’t wander off. To effectively milk a cow, first...
How to Retrieve Passwords in Windows XP
While Microsoft no longer officially supports the operating system, there are still plenty of computers across the world that still run Windows XP. What happens when a user on one of these systems loses their password? There’s no way to retrieve a passwor...
How to Make Homemade pH Paper Test Strips
The pH scale measures how likely a substance is to give up protons (or H+ ions) and how likely that substance is to accept protons. Many molecules, including dyes, will change their structure by either accepting protons from an acidic environment (one tha...
How to Do Black Magic
Is someone standing in your way, preventing you from fulfilling your dreams or getting what you want? When all other tactics fail, you can use black magic, also called dark magic, to bring about the outcome you desire. Black magic is thought to be fueled...
2 Simple Ways to Print Photos and Documents from an iPhone
Do you have photos or documents you need to print from your iPhone? If you have an AirPrint-enabled printer, you'll just need to connect both to the same Wi-Fi network. You can also download a printing app from HP, Canon, Epson, or another printer. Here's...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Get a Haircut
A haircut can be a routine appointment to take care of yourself or it can be an opportunity to change how you look completely. However, you may have some disagreements with your parents on what kind of hairstyle is acceptable for you. Talk with your paren...
How to Feel Better when You're on a Break from Your Boyfriend
Taking a break in a relationship can be a way to gain perspective on where the two of you are headed as a couple. It may confirm that you're right for one another, or it may convince you that it's better to stay apart for good. Whatever the outcome, takin...
How to Make an Airsoft Grenade
Ever wondered how to make an airsoft grenade? Here are a few different methods to do so.
How to Plan to Write a Good Story
Planning is essential for writing any good story. You'll need to plan details such as the characters, setting and plot. While this task may seem difficult at first, it is actually relatively simple once you get started, and when you're done, you'll be rea...
How to Say What You Mean Without Being Mean
It can be challenging to know how to speak up for yourself without coming off as mean toward another person. It will take time and practice, but you can learn to be clear, direct, and respectful towards others when speaking. You will have to take steps to...
How to Get a Boyfriend If You Are Overweight
Sometimes it can feel like you'll never meet a great guy. Don't worry--you're not alone! This is something that almost everyone goes through at least once in their life. If you don't feel confident about your body, finding a great date might feel even mor...
How to Be Honest
No one likes lies. But, unfortunately, being dishonest with others and ourselves is sometimes easier than telling the truth. It doesn't need to be that way, though. Learning to be honest and eliminating the need for lies can help to clean up your conscien...