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Steampunk is a culture and fictional genre based on an alternative Victorian history. Whether it's in a novel or a costume, steampunk aims to capture a Victorian vibe alongside modern or futuristic ideas. Dressing up in costume is a large part of the cult...

Research essays are extremely common assignments in high school, college, and graduate school, and are not unheard of in middle school. If you are a student, chances are you will sooner or later be faced with the task of researching a topic and writing a...

If you are preparing to bring home a pet hamster for the first time, you may be feeling excited and overwhelmed. Hamsters have special care and habitat needs that require some planning on your part. With a little effort, though, you'll be able to create a...

Siblings spend more time with each other than with either parent alone. You may not think of it this way, but the longest of all personal relationships you have is the one with your sibling. Given the length and importance of this relationship, you should...

Do you want to send a text message to someone? Texting has become a common way of communicating. Technically, it's called SMS (short message service). When you add multimedia, like photos or audio, it's called MMS (multimedia messaging service). It's not...

It is important to train your dog, whether small or large, young or old. Besides helping it behave better, training a dog will improve its relationship with you. In addition, training a dog what it can and cannot do, and to always respond to your commands...

This neat craft will turn a regular cigarette into a simple flower.

Making a natural skin bleach can be easy; however, it will usually take at least a month before you see a visible difference. This is a great way for getting rid of unwanted pigmentation from the sun. Using natural products will not lighten your skin dram...

Do you want to create a Wikipedia account? While you don't need an account to make edits to Wikipedia, this can help if you want to access protected pages, set personal settings, create a page for yourself, and more. You don't need an email address, but i...

Being able to record audio at a moment's notice is a handy, yet often overlooked, feature of modern smartphones. iPhones come with a voice recording app installed, as do many Android phones. There are a variety of free recording apps available that may of...

The 1500m race is one of the longer races in track. Since it is a longer run, having the correct form is very important. Running properly will help you conserve energy and run more efficiently, as well as faster. By increasing your cadence, i.e., your ste...

Jogging using your Wii Fit can be fun and a healthful experience. To increase your burn rate and improve your health with the best results, there are a few steps to follow.

Being hit by a pitch is a natural part of any baseball game. However, many young players may be afraid of getting injured or hurt while being hit by pitch. Here's some tips to help players avoid their fear and play better baseball.

It's not easy lighting a fire with flint and steel, especially if your tinder is scarce or damp. Char cloth makes the task much easier. Making it takes about ten minutes of work, less than an hour of waiting, and uses supplies you probably already have.

The Texas spiny lizard is a fairly common yet beautiful lizard inhabiting the drier regions of southern North America. Though not typically sold commercially, if you live in Texas, it’s possible to find Texas spiny lizards in a pet store or even catch one...

Religious belief is deeply personal and rooted in both how we are raised and our emotions. Many turn to Christianity to make sense of the world, but in some cases, you may think their beliefs are damaging for them, yourself, or society. To have a conversa...