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Contrary to what you may have heard on TV commercials, you can't actually patent an idea. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues patents for new machines or processes, not the mere idea of a machine or process. Before you can get something pate...

If multiple people have called you a drama queen and you always find yourself getting upset, emotional, or frustrated by the people around you, then it may be time for an attitude adjustment. Though you may think that being a drama queen brings excitement...

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If your guitar strings buzz, sound blunt, or can no longer hold their tune, this may be a sign that it's time to change out the old strings. Many people who own classical guitars avoid string changes for a very long time because they don't want to mess up...

Rosemary is a popular herb that originated in the Mediterranean, and that’s often used in Italian and French cuisine. The herb is spicy and warm, and is often paired with rich meats like lamb, with sour lemons, and even with sweet dishes. The key to using...

This wikiHow teaches you how to leave a comment with a time stamp that links to a spot in a YouTube video.

Growing houseplants can be an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but unfortunately there are a few risks involved. Pots filled with wet potting mix can cause a potential mess if overturned by a pet or curious child. In addition, the water draining through the...

Some furniture looks like it’s made out of solid wood, but it's actually covered in a thin, wood-patterned paper called laminate. Even though it's not solid wood, you can still update your laminate furniture with a few coats of fresh paint. You'll just ne...

Is your cute little puppy growling at you when you pick him up? Is this growling concerning enough that you fear he’s going to become an aggressive dog when he’s an adult? Almost every puppy goes through a growling stage. Just because a puppy growls at yo...

Trapdoor spiders (family Ctenizidae) build silk-lined burrows in the ground with trapdoor covers made of soil and vegetation.[1] X Research source When the spiders feel vibrations caused by passing prey, they will leap out, capture the prey...

At some point, you may feel that your boyfriend just isn’t making the time for you that he should. Perhaps you feel like he’s not putting enough effort into trying to see you or talk with you, or maybe he’s become bad at making and keeping plans. No mat...

If you don't have brown food coloring on hand or don't want to go with the store-bought variety, there are ways to mix it up yourself at home. Read on to learn how to blend colors for that perfect brown and how to use common edibles like cocoa and coffee...

Is the wallpaper on your iPad boring? There are many different ways to customize your iPad including changing the Home Screen background. The default wallpapers are attractive, but you can pick an alternate option or use your own pictures to make things a...

In Pokémon, HM's (or, hidden moves) are special attacks that have applications in the real world as well. The HM move Waterfall, for example, allows you to travel up waterfalls while you are walking, and it is also a decent attack move for your Pokémon. U...

Your Windows 7 registry contains the entire "blueprint" of your Windows installation. If your registry gets corrupted, either through a bad driver, a failed uninstallation, or a variety of other reasons, you can usually quickly fix it by performing a syst...

Lots of products claim to safely lighten your skin a few shades, but most contain harsh chemicals that can actually damage or darken your skin over time—are there any gentle, natural solutions? As it turns out, you probably have a ton of items in your kit...