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How to Make the First Move As a Girl
Whether you’ve liked someone for a long time, found them on an online dating site, or just caught their eye across the room, it’s can be intimidating to make the first move as a woman—but it could just be worth the risk. You never know if this person coul...
How to Be an All Around Good Student
To be a good student, you may be willing to resort to the age-old trick of bringing your teacher an apple. While it may not hurt (who doesn’t like apples?), it may not be the best way to boost your grades. The good news is that there are effective strateg...
How to Replace Disc Brakes
Front brakes on all modern cars are disc brakes. The front brakes generally provide 80% of the stopping power, and so tend to wear faster than the rear. Replacing them — pads, rotors and calipers — is quite simple once you understand the process, and ca...
How to Change Planes for a Connecting Flight
Direct flights are wonderful, but sometimes there isn’t a direct flight to your destination available (or there is but it’s more expensive). If you need to change planes for a connecting flight, you’re probably wondering about the logistics of checking yo...
How to Respond When Asked on a Date
Knowing what to say or how to act when asked on a date can be difficult. Whether you say yes or no, it can be hard to feel confident about how you’re handling the situation. You can become more self-assured when making your response by being direct, self-...
How to Tell if Your Friends Are Getting Tired of You
Friendships sometimes grow and sometimes fizzle out. If you think a friendship or friend group might be on the way out, look for some signs to know whether something’s up. You might be able to fix it or it might be time to say goodbye. If your friends are...
How to Solve a Cryptogram
Have you ever wanted to crack a secret code to uncover a hidden message? If you want to try a fun brain-teaser that makes you feel like an amateur codebreaker, cryptograms might be the right puzzle for you! Cryptograms are usually jokes or famous quotes,...
How to Write Rap Song Lyrics: Structure, Techniques, & Tips
We all know one rap that gives us the chills, but what exactly sets it apart from others? Lyrics! While it can be daunting to start from scratch, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to draft your own rap. From brainstorming to writing the bridge,...
An Expert-Backed Guide to Starting a Band
I love rock and roll! And if you’re here, you probably do too! Or maybe you prefer pop, indie, heavy metal, country, rap…the list goes on. But whatever genre you prefer to jam out to, you’re in the right place if you’re looking to make your own jams and s...
How to Forget Your Ex Girlfriend
As painful as breaking up can be, it's the emotional fallout after the fact that can really ruin a person's year. Read these steps to learn how to forget your ex-girlfriend and put your life back together.
How to Write a Persuasive Essay
A persuasive essay is an essay used to convince a reader about a particular idea or focus, usually one that you believe in. Your persuasive essay could be based on anything about which you have an opinion or that you can make a clear argument about. Wheth...
How to Blow a Bubble with Bubblegum
Do you watch gum chewers from afar and envy their bubble-blowing skills? Not anymore! This article is here to share the secret to blowing bubbles with gum, and it's way easier than you might think. Keep reading to learn exactly how to blow the biggest, be...
How to Refill a Tape Dispenser
Running out of tape at the wrong moment can leave you "stuck" in the middle of a project, with limited options. Try to keep a couple of spare rolls of tape on hand, so they will be ready when you need to refill the dispenser.
How to Write a Demonstrative Speech
Demonstrative speeches are intended to teach an audience how to do a specific thing. They can be long and detailed, or short and simple. Even if you're an expert at your topic, the process of writing your speech can seem difficult. However, once you sit d...
How to Date a Hopelessly Romantic Person When You Are Not Hopelessly Romantic
People have different styles of loving. Some, for example, focus on pleasing others, some are self-centered game players, some focus on love as a deep friendship, and some, those often called "hopeless romantics," look for love that focuses on passion, gr...
How to Make Digital Pictures Print on 3x5 or 4x6 Photo Paper
So you’ve purchased a top-of-the-line digital camera, good photo editing software and a dynamite color printer. This article will teach you to make digital pictures print on 3x5 or 4x6 photo paper so that you can preserve your memories forever. At the end...