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How to Make Blowgun Darts
Blowguns are simple and powerful weapons used by tribes in the Amazon forest. They shoot poisonous darts that either paralyze the victim or kill it. Darts and blowguns can be made at home with minimal expense. If used responsibly, they can make a fun and...
How to Get a Teacher to Like You
While you can’t make every teacher love you, you can work to make them like you. If you participate in class by doing your work and paying attention, your teacher will take notice and appreciate it. In addition to classroom participation, some good manner...
How to Face Your Fear of Thunderstorms
The sound of thunder may send a chill down your spine, leaving you trembling and afraid. Fear of thunderstorms is fairly common. Some people just get slightly uncomfortable and others obsess about when the next storm is coming. No matter how severe your p...
How to Make Moonshine
Making moonshine can be a dangerous undertaking, but if done with caution and common sense it can be an interesting small-scale science experiment. Making moonshine requires a permit in the United States, except for Missouri, and drinking the final produc...
How to Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface
If you have ever seen the movie A Christmas Story or the movie Dumb and Dumber, then you’re familiar with the sticky situation of getting your tongue stuck to a frozen flag pole in the winter time. Unfortunately this isn’t just a funny event that happens...
How to Use JavaScript Injections
JavaScript injection is a process by which we can insert and use our own JavaScript code in a page, either by entering the code into the address bar, or by finding an XSS vulnerability in a website. Note that the changes can only be seen by you and are no...
How to Perform Mantra Meditation
Mantra meditation has become increasingly popular in recent years. The practice consists of the two individual components of chanting mantras and meditating and has a different purpose for every person. Mantra meditation requires consistent practice, but...
How to Build an Underground Fort
Forts have been a staple in the lives of children since couch cushions and blankets were created. Making these shelters isn't rocket science, and neither is this underground version. While not all locations are ideal for digging a fort, in the right condi...
How to Grow Catnip
Catnip is an herb famous for its euphoric effect on cats. It also has a sedative effect on humans, and is extracted as an essential oil and used in tea. Its medicinal uses include treating headaches, nausea, and helping with anxiety or sleep disorders. It...
How to Run the Relay in Track
You see your teammate come running around the corner... this is it. You prepare to take off to help your team win the relay and, while you will probably learn how to do it in practice, there are a few more tactics that might help.
How to Make a Fake ID
Want to create a fake ID card? While fake IDs are illegal in most jurisdictions, it isn't hard to make a fake ID for novelty purposes or to flex your graphic design skills. We'll show you easy ways to make a fake ID from an existing ID card and/or a state...
How to Deal With Seeing the Girl You Have a Crush on with Another Guy
Seeing the person you have a crush on with someone else can be really difficult. It’s even harder if you can’t avoid running into them at school. It’s tough to act normal when you see them together. It can make you feel heartbroken and even a little hopel...
How to Eat Ice Cream
Ice cream comes in all sorts of delicious flavors, from chocolate to mint and even cotton candy. Eating ice cream is a very enjoyable experience, but there are a few techniques you can use to make it even better. This article will go over the basics of ea...
How to Win at Arm Wrestling
Most people see arm wrestling as a battle of strength, but champion arm wrestlers know that technique is critical. In fact, winning an arm-wrestling match has less to do with brute strength than with the way in which you place your body and torso in relat...
How to Prepare for a Track Meet
It’s important to prepare your body and mind before a track meet. Practice your events in the days leading up to the meet, and ask your coach any questions you have. Be sure to eat healthy and get enough rest. Arrive at the meet on time, and stay calm. Do...
How to Keep Annoying Family Members out of Your Room
Are you tired of family members barging into your room unannounced and going through your things when you’re out? Most young people deal with this issue at some point and it can be very frustrating. Luckily, there’s a variety of different options you can...