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How to Get Rid of Hornets
If you've noticed hornets buzzing around your yard and want to get rid of them, track them back to their nest. Spray the nest at night with an aerosol insecticide labeled for wasps and hornets. Be sure to wear thick protective clothing when you approach t...
How to Do Something New
Maybe you feel stuck in your life. Maybe you feel frustrated or bored. Maybe you suspect that there is something more to life. Now is the time to try something new, to reinvigorate your zest for life, and to feel the sense of adventure you long for. By br...
How to Roll Your Tongue (Upside Down)
Though many have been taught that the ability to roll your tongue is reliant on genetic factors, studies have shown that this trait can be learned.[1] X Research source Genetics might have actually little to do with your ability to do this![...
How to Solve Equations with Any TI Graphing Calculator
Sick and tired of punching in all 5 or 6 steps to a complicated algebraic problem? Well, with programming, just program the calculator so the only thing left to do is put in the variables! Read on if typing in every single part of an equation is boring!
How to Get an Old NES Game to Work Again
Have you just found a giant box of old Nintendo Entertainment System (NES for short) games in your attic? Have you tried hooking up your NES just to find out that your games no longer work? Well they're not dead... yet. Here's a method on how to perform "...
How to Get a Scholarship
The cost of college tuition has increased 1,120% (no, that's not a typo) in the past 30 years.[1] X Research source With the cost of college continuing to skyrocket, many students will no longer be able to pay for school out of pocket. While...
Rules for Wearing a Short Skirt without Exposing Too Much
Short skirts are fashionable, versatile, and extremely fun to wear, but how do you avoid discomfort when baring so much skin? We interviewed professional stylist Tannya Bernadette to discover the best ways to wear a mini skirt modestly. From choosing the...
How to Be Confident when Someone Insults You
Insults can be hurtful, especially when you do not know how to deal with them. Building and showing your confidence after someone insults you is not always easy, but when you can manage to do so it shows that you are in control of your thoughts and feelin...
How to Find Federal or Local Criminal Records
A criminal record (a.k.a., a rap sheet) is a record of someone's criminal history.[1] X Research source Someone's criminal record is usually a culmination of local, state, and federal information.[2] X Research source Criminal...
How to Get Better Triceps
The triceps are the muscles located on the back of your upper arms, directly opposite the biceps. They are the largest muscles in the arms and while most people tend to focus on biceps, the triceps are responsible for most of the muscle definition in your...
How to Be a Lady
As manners, attitudes, and styles of dress change over time, so has the conventional understanding of what it means to be a “lady.” Though the term may seem outdated, there are certain aspects of ladylike behavior that are undying: elegance, courteousness...
How to Play Mind Games
Since the beginning of time, people have been using manipulative tactics to get others to say or do certain things. To play mind games, you must be able to deceive people without making your intentions obvious. By practicing certain methods, and fine-tuni...
How to Tell Your Parents You Got a Ticket
If you’ve gotten a ticket for a driving violation, you’ll have to talk to your parents. Prepare yourself for the conversation by planning when and how you’ll talk with them. Tell them the facts in a mature way and show them you can be as serious about tak...
How to Cook a Crab
Crabs make a simple and elegant dinner. Since crab can be expensive if you're eating in a restaurant, try cooking crab at home. If you're pressed for time, you can ask the person at the seafood counter or market to kill the crabs before you take them home...
How to Play Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Pin the Tail on the Donkey is a classic children's game, often associated with birthday parties. Easy to play and fun for all ages, Pin the Tail on the Donkey costs next to nothing to play. As an inexpensive entertainment option, this game is an excelle...
How to Keep a Bamboo Shark
The bamboo shark (also sometimes called a cat shark) is a beautiful animal that is a common pet for aquarium hobbyists due to its comparatively small size of about 40 inches. They are relatively easy to keep, once an aquarium has been prepared for them.[1...