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How to Play Dominoes
Have you only ever used domino tiles to make cool chain reactions, not to play the actual game they get their name from? Don’t worry! Dominoes is super easy to learn and a ton of fun to play. There are actually different variations of Dominoes, and we’ll...
An Expert Guide to Using the Bathroom Outdoors
You never really know when nature is going to call—especially, when you’re out hiking or camping in the woods. But how do you go to the bathroom when there’s no pit toilet or public bathroom available? Before heading out on an adventure, pack your bag wit...
How to Relax After a Long Day
If you’ve just come home from a long day of work or school, you’re probably looking forward to relaxing. Figuring out the best way to relax can be tough, especially if you’re still amped up from the tough day you had. Fortunately, you have a lot of differ...
How to Flip a Butterfly Knife
Real Butterfly knives are very dangerous. However, messing around with fake knives can be a lot of fun. Flipping the knife open is a fun test of dexterity and skill that can improve your hand eye coordination. Again, make sure you use a fake knife - they...
4 Ways to Turn a Liquid Into a Solid
Matter exists in three basic states: solid, liquid, and gas. Through freezing, crystallization, polymerization, and evaporation you can change the state of a solution or compound from liquid to solid. These experiments are easy to do at home, and some eve...
How to Get Rid of Hangnails
Hangnails are pesky little skin tears that develop when a sliver of skin splits away from a cuticle or fingernail. Hangnails are small in size, but they can cause a great deal of pain if they get caught on your clothes or hair. Apart from that, there is a...
How to Do the Twenty One Eleven Card Trick
This card trick is nice for beginners because it requires no sleight-of-hand to work -- just simple math. Even without an understanding of how the math works you can still perform this "magic" trick to impress all your friends!
How to Catch a Lizard
Lizards are seen all over the world, but often only as a glimpse before it disappears back into a hiding spot! Fortunately, you can use these methods to outsmart and capture a lizard before you approach close enough to startle it. Just like any wild anima...
How to Play With Your Rabbit
Rabbits are social animals and love to play with their people. If you're a new rabbit owner, or simply cannot get your current pet to play, there are plenty of tricks you can use to entertain your rabbit. Pay attention to your pet's personality, as that w...
How to Put in Contact Lenses
Putting in your contact lenses may seem difficult and even a little scary at first, but don’t worry. Once you get a bit of practice, it will be simple and painless. To put a contact in your eye, hold your eyelid open so it's easier to place it onto your e...
How to Be a Good Ventriloquist
When a good ventriloquist performs, it almost looks like magic. How do they do it and make it look so effortless? The good news is that it’s not magic, and anyone can learn the secrets to being a talented ventriloquist! In this article, we’ll walk you thr...
The Best Ways to Compliment a Girl (with Examples)
So, you know this awesome girl. Maybe she’s your friend, coworker, or girlfriend, or perhaps you’ve just met her. No matter who she is to you, you think she’s pretty great. But how can you let her know how amazing you think she is without being creepy? Co...
How to Resolve a Conflict at Work
You might experience conflict in the workplace for a variety of reasons, including promotion opportunities, salary disputes, feeling a lack of appreciation, and personal differences.[1] X Research source When conflict arises, realize that it...
How to Temporarily Fix a Loose Wire on Your Braces
If you have braces, you'll probably have a wire come loose at some point. Braces wires most commonly come loose soon after the braces are placed. Whatever the cause, a loose wire is rarely something to panic about. In most cases, you can fix the wire at h...
How to Restart Windows Explorer Without Rebooting Computer
Windows Explorer renders the file manager, desktop icons, taskbar, task switcher, and a few other elements. When Windows Explorer becomes unresponsive and freezes, it's often necessary to restart it. Luckily, there are ways to do this without turning your...
How to Become Friends With a Guy
Yes, it is possible for a girl and guy to be platonic friends. Whether the pair is naturally not sexually attracted to each other or just have the ability to exercise reasonable self-control, the following tips will help you cultivate true friendships wit...