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How to Tell if You Are in Love
If you're wondering about whether or not you're in love, there are several ways to tell. The biological processes behind love cause physical side effects as well as subtle changes in your behavior. Paying close attention to yourself and how you interact w...
How to Reheat Leftover Pasta Without It Separating or Drying Up
Reheated pasta often ends up mushy, dried out, or sitting in a pool of oil. Luckily, these problems can be avoided with simple alterations to the heating process. Learn how to save your leftovers, whether they are plain noodles or an easily-separated crea...
How to Wash a Backpack
Backpacks are essential for kids, students, and travelers carrying homework and supplies on the go. Over time, food, moisture, and everyday wear and tear can make a backpack filthy and smelly. Luckily, most backpacks are built to endure everyday wear and...
How to Plant Flowers
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The Earth laughs in flowers." Make your home or garden a joyous and bright place to be by planting flowers--nature's own way of showing happiness. Follow these steps to make your favorite locations blissful with the additio...
How to Play With Your Hermit Crab
Hermit crabs are naturally playful creatures, but you cannot play with them in the same way as you might play with a kitten. Instead, make sure that your hermit crab has everything it needs to thrive and encourage it to explore and play on its own. You ca...
How to Jump on a Dirt Bike
Doing jumps is one of the most thrilling aspects of riding a dirt bike, but it's also one of the most challenging. It takes a bit of practice and perseverance to learn to jump on a dirt bike, but with the right equipment, posture, and patience, you'll get...
How to Detect Sarcasm in Writing
Sarcasm is often detected through cues such as tone and facial expression. This can make detecting sarcasm in writing difficult. However, if you spend some time considering a text, you should be able to figure out if the writer is being sarcastic. Watch f...
How to Help Someone with Depression
Depression is debilitating torture for anyone who suffers it. It causes feelings of intense sadness and hopelessness, low self-esteem and in some cases, suicidal thoughts, ideation and even suicide attempts. If you know someone close to you that is suffer...
How to Know if Your Cat Is Sick
One of the joys of caring for cats is their laid-back nature. Cats excel at being relaxed and living the sort of lifestyle we can only dream of: playing, eating, and sleeping. Unfortunately, these habits can be a disadvantage if cats become ill. Instincti...
Performing a DIY Re‐Grip On Every Type of Golf Club
If you are an avid golfer, you are soon enough going to notice some wear and tear on your clubs—especially on the grip. If your grip is becoming loose or frayed, you can re-grip golf clubs at home with basic household items and supplies.
How to Navigate Without a Compass
Knowing how to find your way without a compass can be a useful survival skill when you are out in the wilderness. It can prevent you from getting lost, or going in circles, and will help save you a lot of time. All you have to do is use the items around y...
How to Teach a Dog to Smile
Teaching your dog to smile is similar to teaching him to engage in any behaviors. You need to use a combination of patience, attention, and positive reinforcement. With enough dedication, your dog can learn to smile on cue.
How to Get What You Want from Your Parents
You want something, but first you have to convince your parents. Challenge accepted. In this article, we'll teach you the best, most effective ways to get what you want from your parents, including foolproof persuasion techniques and clever ways to bargai...
How to Burp on Demand
So you want to burp on demand. Perhaps you want to release gas from your digestive tract, or perhaps you just want to get a few laughs or you want to impress your friends. Whatever the reason, the trick is a simple muscular twitch: train yourself to swall...
How to Get into College
If you’re about to graduate from high school, you’re probably very excited about starting a new chapter in your life. However, before you can head off to college and expand your horizons, you need to apply and be accepted! Applying for college can seem li...
How to Make a Beginner Boobie Trap
Beginner booby traps are awesome it can be used to set up some fun pranks or to warn you if an intruder is entering your house. Although you shouldn't count on booby traps as any real form of a defense, they can be a fun and creative form of mischief. Now...