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How to Survive Geometry Class
When starting a new geometry class it’s normal to be nervous, especially if you have struggled with math in the past. Fortunately geometry is different than other types of math because it is based in the concrete world. In geometry you will study shapes a...
How to Lower Your Nitrate/Nitrite Levels in Your Fish Tank
Having a problem with high nitrate levels? There are 4 common causes of high nitrate levels. These include infrequent maintenance, overfeeding, a crowded tank, and bad water from the tap. It’s easy to test and adjust the nitrate levels in your tank, and u...
How to Make Up with Someone Whether You're Sorry or Not
The world is full of people who have different opinions and different ways of behaving. These differences often cause conflicts between people, whether they are strangers, friends, family, or lovers. To make and preserve meaningful connections, you must a...
How to Play Castanets
Castanets are percussion instruments resembling two sets of shells made from hard wood and joined at one end by string. The string can be looped onto your thumb and tapped with your fingers to create a rhythmic chattering or clacking sound that is popular...
How to Speak Less
Many people want to learn to talk less and listen more. Listening more can help you gain information, learn more about others, and learn to express yourself concisely.
How to Flatten Crumpled Paper
Have a piece of paper you wish you hadn't sat on, wadded up, folded by mistake, or even turned into a paper airplane? It will usually look presentable and usable after wetting it slightly with distilled water, then pressing it between heavy books, or iron...
How to Do Leg Raises with Proper Form
It’s difficult to work your lower core—it’s a tricky area of your body to target, and the common exercises that do, like crunches or situps, can be hard to perform. But those six-pack abs won’t sculpt themselves, right? Allow us to introduce you to leg li...
How to Eat Balut
Balut is Filipino street food made by hard-boiling a fertilized and incubated duck egg. This snack has become a very common and popular food throughout Southeast Asia, and custom dictates that the cooked embryo is eaten straight from the shell. The dish i...
How to Pierce Your Own Nose
Professional nose piercings can be expensive. You can perform the process at home, but you'll need to do your research beforehand. You'll need to be very conscious of cleanliness, and you'll need to be prepared for a bit of pain. Remember that while it is...
How to Wrap a Box With a Square End
You may already know how to wrap a present, but it gets a little trickier when you're dealing with a larger box. If you've ever tried to wrap a gift only to find that the end flaps don't adequately cover the box underneath, leaving a little peephole to th...
How to Do Simple Chromatography
Mixtures are composed of two or more components that have different properties. There are many methods used to separate mixtures into their basic components. For fluids, these methods are known as chromatography. Chromatography works to separate the mixtu...
How to Make a Ballet Bun
Making a strong, durable ballet bun is very easy, but it may take a little practice if you're unfamiliar with it. Go over these steps and try making a bun at home before you use it for class or a performance. Every ballerina will find this necessary.
How to Draw a Snowman
The snowman is a simple yet cute design. Once you've got the hang of how to draw one (and it really won't take you long to learn), you'll be able to improve on this design by making it more three dimensional, more colorful or simply more innovative. This...
How to Not Get Caught Looking at Porn
Lots of men and women watch porn, but getting caught can still be quite embarrassing. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to prevent yourself from getting caught. You’ll want to hide your browser history on your devices so others can’t see wh...
How to Improve Your English
There are many reasons why people from all over the world might need to improve their English: for business, for pleasure or because they have gone to live in an English speaking country. It's easy to feel like your English skills are at a standstill -- a...
How to Maintain an Online Relationship
Being in an online relationship can be thrilling and deeply personal. However, it can also give you a feeling of uncertainty. You know that your relationship is real, but keeping it going can feel hard sometimes. Fortunately, maintaining your online roman...