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How to Win at Boggle
Boggle is a word search game that uses lettered dice to create words on a 4 by 4 grid board. The object of the game is to find as many connected words as you possibly can in just three minutes and get the highest score. Longer words earn higher scores tha...
How to Treat Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain, is the pain you can have around or behind your kneecap (patella). This pain is sometimes called "runner's knee" as it's common in athletes. Patellofemoral pain can get worse when you run, walk, sit for long periods, or squat.[1] X...
How to Choose Guitar Strings
There are so many variations of guitar strings that finding new ones can sometimes feel overwhelming. The type of guitar strings that you use will alter the tone and the feeling of your guitar. If you narrow down your choices and experiment with different...
How to Write a Letter to the Mayor of Your City
Don't let a local issue or concern you have go unheard. Writing a letter to your mayor is a straightforward way to make your voice heard when it comes to policy issues and problems you've encountered within your city. Identify what issue you'd like to add...
How to Find Peace
The modern world has become a place of unending information, entertainment, and noise, causing elevated stress levels. New technology allows us to check information constantly throughout the day. In a world consumed by physical and digital clutter, it is...
How to Become Famous
So you've decided - you want to become famous! Fame certainly has its perks, and you'll find there are many paths to get to fame. One of the best ones is to develop talent. Then, you can market yourself and that talent to the world, building your base and...
How to Play Checkers
Checkers, also known as draughts, is a fun and easy game that dates back to the 12th century. To win a game of checkers, your goal is to capture or block your opponent's pieces so that they can no longer make a move. You can move faster by jumping your op...
How to Balance a Soccer Ball on Your Foot
Even if you don’t have much experience juggling a soccer ball, you can still impress others with your ball balancing skills. With the proper foot positioning, balancing a soccer ball is a simple skill to learn. Improve your technique with frequent practic...
How to Make People Believe You're British
Even Britons themselves would agree on an excellent reason to fake a British identity: to fool the Americans and the French. Jokes aside, a sincere attempt to learn about British culture will earn you more respect than juggling pots of tea and sonic screw...
How to Get Out of a Fight Unharmed
There are many ways to get out of a fight unharmed. Most of them involve talking your way out of it. Appeal to your aggressor’s sense of sympathy or pride, and don’t antagonize them. If other people are nearby, call for help. If your aggressor won’t b...
How to Tell If a Guy Likes You (Guys)
Got your eye on another guy, but not sure if he feels the same way about you? Finding out if a guy likes you can be tricky and even a bit scary. However, there are a number of signs you can look for to see if a guy is worth pursuing.
How to Clean/Gut a Fish
Cleaning and gutting are essential skills if you want to prepare a whole fish for a meal. Since you can’t eat the bones or guts, you’ll have to carefully remove them with a knife. To do this, you’ll need a clean work station, a sink or faucet, and a sharp...
How to Get a Learner's Permit in Massachusetts
Many kids dream of driving since the time they learned the word "car." In Massachusetts, you have to wait until you are sixteen until you can drive. Even then, to make your dream come true, you have to get a learner's permit first.
How to Do a Lower Back Stretch Safely
Lower back disorders are painfully common. In the United States, back pain is the single most common cause of job-related disability. Stretches can help keep your lower back healthy. However, because the area is sensitive and prone to injury, stretching p...
How to Conserve Water when Doing Dishes
Saving water is important for the environment and for your water bills! Doing the dishes uses up a lot of water, but you can save up to 20 gallons per wash by keeping the sink off as much as possible, using the most efficient dishwasher settings, and avoi...
How to Make Sugar Glass
Sugar glass (also known as glass candy) looks just like glass, except that you can eat it. Not only is it tasty to munch on—you can also use it to decorate cakes and cupcakes, too! This article will show you how to make three different sugar glass recipes...