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How to Deal With Annoying Relatives
Annoying relatives are part of life, though they can be annoying in different ways.[1] X Research source Dealing with annoying relatives means first understanding that you don't have to believe them, react to them, or agree with them at all,...
How to Be a Well Rounded Teenager
Being a well-rounded teenager is a balancing act. Imagine you're in a circus and riding a unicycle. The ringmaster throws you one ball, and then two, then three and four, which you're expected to juggle all at once — while riding a unicycle. It's tough st...
How to Make A New Folder on Your Windows, Mac, & Linux Computer
Do you want to create a new folder on your computer? Folders are a simple, elegant way to organize your files, and you can create folders anywhere on your computer. This wikiHow guide will show you the fastest and easiest ways to make a new folder on a Wi...
How to Say Some Common Phrases and Words in Tagalog
If you plan on going to the Philippines, here are some common phrases and words you might need to know. Plus, IPA pronunciation! These can really help you.
How to Play the Pocky Game
The Pocky game is a party game played with Pocky, a Japanese chocolate- or candy-coated biscuit snack. Two participants place the Pocky between them “Lady and the Tramp” style, and try to be the last to hold onto the biscuit, often resulting in a kiss. By...
How to Catch a Firefly
Catching fireflies is a classic way to spend a summer night. Fireflies are beautiful, and it can be tempting to have one of your own. If you're patient, gentle, and persistent, you'll be a professional firefly catcher in no time.
How to Make a Superhero Costume
Why buy a superhero costume when you can have fun making your own at home? Replicate your favorite character's costume or invent your very own superhero complete with personalized powers using simple arts and crafts materials that you probably already ha...
How to Avoid Making Your Microwave Catch on Fire
Microwaves are a quick, convenient way to heat up your food or make quick meals. However, if not careful, microwaves can pose a fire hazard. While avoiding microwave fires is often as simple as not putting certain materials in your microwave, you should a...
How to Grow Carrots
Carrots had their literal roots in the foothills of Afghanistan. When the carrot appeared in Europe sometime around the 12th century, they were likely grown in vibrant colors like red, yellow, orange, purple, and white. Belonging to the family Umbellifera...
How to Look Like Serena Van Der Woodsen
Serena Van Der Woodsen is a very well off and high profiled character in Gossip Girl. Serena comes across as being flawless and perfect. She appears to be full of confidence and very much her own character. This article explains how to be more like Serena...
How to Get What You Want for Christmas
Christmas is a time to spread love and joy. Some people do this by giving gifts to the people they care for. Sometimes, the people that care about you don’t know what to get you for Christmas. If you want to get exactly what you’ve been wishing for, you n...
How to Stop a Car from Knocking
A "knocking" sound from a car's engine while it's running is serious cause for alarm. This noise may be the symptom of inefficient combustion. There are several reasons that your car could be experiencing combustion problems. Some such as overheating, are...
How to Cope With a Crush on Your Teacher
Crushes are completely natural, not too easy to handle and – most of the time – completely harmless. It can be fun lusting after a person, even if you know pursuing a relationship with them is pointless. Sometimes, however, those feelings of lust become o...
How to Improve Your Concentration
There are fairly easy ways to improve your concentration quickly and effectively. Improving your concentration in the long term, though, requires a great amount of effort and time. Even if you practice it for one week or a month, the result won't be produ...
How to Get Good Grades in Math
Math can be a very difficult subject. Unlike English or history, a math test will require you to carefully work through every single aspect of a problem or equation. If you get any part of a problem or equation wrong, you may not get the right answer. Som...
How to Be More Mentally Aware
Many people long to be more mentally aware of themselves and the world around them. Cultivating mental awareness takes time and practice. Reevaluate yourself and your values, avoid negative thought patterns, and take steps to find balance in day-to-day li...