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How to Get over Being Camera Shy
Getting shy in front of the camera is common for many people[1] X Research source . Being photographed is an increasingly standard part of daily life, though, whether it’s candid shots out with friends or professional shoots for occasions suc...
How to Appear Happy When You Feel Sad Inside
Sometimes a little “fake it till you make it” can give you the nudge you need to set you in a positive direction. While you shouldn't feel like you have to put on a smile to please other people, there are times when you need to muster your energy and get...
Mental Hospitals: A Complete Guide to Involuntary & Voluntary Commitment
It can be a devastating and helpless experience to watch a friend, loved one, or acquaintance go through a mental health crisis or serious substance abuse struggle. You aren’t completely out of options, though—if you’re worried about this person’s health...
How to Microwave a CD
What do you do with obsolete CD-ROM's? You can cook them in a microwave oven.
How to Make a Wind Vane
Wind vanes help you determine the direction the wind is blowing. They are often attached to the tops of buildings, where the wind isn't affected by the many objects close to ground. You can make a simple wind vane as a science project to help you measure...
How to Win a Spelling Bee
If you're preparing for a spelling bee, you don't have to read a dictionary cover to cover, but you do need to study! Whether you're competing at your school or at a higher level, improving your vocabulary and learning word patterns can get you closer to...
How to Acrylic Paint
If you're looking for the vibrancy and quality of oil paints without spending nearly as much money or time, then acrylic painting is for you. Picking up acrylic painting is a fulfilling hobby and a great way to produce artwork for your home and friends.
How to Get a Boy in Middle School to Like You
Do you have your eye on that charming boy? Well, lucky you! This wikiHow will show you how to get a boy in middle school to start liking you. Keep in mind that while you cannot make someone like you, you can make it clear that you're worth getting to know...
How to Create a Box and Whisker Plot
A box and whisker plot, or a box plot, is a diagram that shows the distribution of a set of data by plotting its averages. This makes it easy to analyze how the data you collected is spread out along a number line. To draw one yourself, all you need to do...
How to Choose a Good Movie to Watch
Half of the fun of watching a movie is choosing what you are going to watch. But where do you begin? Due to the sheer amount of choices available, it can be quite difficult to pick one movie to watch. Choosing a small group of movies makes it easier to fi...
How to Make a Cell Phone Case
Cell phones come in many shapes and sizes, and finding a case to fit your phone can sometimes be tricky and expensive. Luckily, making a custom cell phone case is easier than you'd think. You can easily make a case at home using a hot glue gun or some sil...
How to Eat a Rambutan
The rambutan is a fruit native to Southeast Asia, and is now grown in tropical climates all over the world. If you've never seen one before, you may be confused on how to eat it. Once you learn it, it's easy, simple, and delicious!
How to Solve Any Physics Problem
Baffled as to where to begin with a physics problem? There is a very simply and logical flow process to solving any physics problem.
How to Ask Your Friend's Sister Out
Experiencing romantic feelings for your best friend's sister can be awkward. Although there is nothing at all wrong with having such feelings, it can be a tricky situation to navigate. The keys to exploring such romance are trust, respect, good communicat...
How to Split Hardwood Firewood
Sometimes, when firewood is cut, it is too large in diameter to season well or fit the firebox or wood stove it is intended for. Splitting the wood can make even large diameter logs usable, as well as allowing them to season more quickly. Someone with scr...