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How to Break the "Nice Guy" Stereotype
You've probably heard the phrase "Nice guys finish last" and perhaps you've experienced it as you watch pushy, inconsiderate guys get the job you want or get the romantic attention of someone you've been pining for. It doesn't seem fair, does it? There's...
How to Make a Paper House
Paper houses can be a fun craft project. Whether you are trying to make a tiny neighborhood for your toys to play in, a diorama for a school project, or just for fun, it's easy to make miniature houses out of nothing more than paper and water. Get started...
How to Make a Double Boiler (Bain Marie)
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the double boiler and bain marie are two separate tools for gentle heating. The double boiler provides heat through steam alone, and is often used to cook delicate sauces or melt chocolate. A bain marie o...
How to Increase Mental Strength
Mental toughness, like physical toughness, requires that you exercise. Learning to strengthen your mind, improving your concentration, and staying calm will take some work, but you can get the basic skills you need to stay strong of mind.
How to Kiss a Girl at the Movies
Kissing a girl in a movie theatre is a classic move that most people have gone through. Having the courage to ask someone out is the hardest part, but once you're on the date the pressure is off. Everyone likes to kiss. There is a good chance the girl a...
How to Dress Professionally for Work
Dressing professionally is vital for success in an office or academic environment. Your appearance makes a statement on your professionalism, and showing up in sloppy or inappropriate attire can kill a career! Although what constitutes as 'professional' v...
How to Make a Mask
Masks are fun to make and even more fun to decorate. While you can always buy a plastic mask from the store, it's easy to make your own. Best of all, you can get the exact shape and size you want; you won't be limited to what's available on the shelf. Onc...
How to Make a Flamethrower
Do you want to build a flamethrower to impress your friends? Are you super bored? Flamethrowers are actually incredibly easy to make and require minimal tools (at least for basic, more unsafe versions). Read the steps below for instructions on making 3 di...
How to Tap a Pine Tree
Tapping pine trees to capture the sap for use in paint products and in making pine resin products is almost a lost art.[1] X Research source Here are the basic steps if you would like to try this project for yourself. Because this project...
How to Wash Your Vagina
Your vagina is a delicate part of the body that needs proper care to stay clean and healthy. The vagina itself (the internal opening that leads to your cervix) is self-cleaning and doesn’t need to be washed. However, it’s important to wash your vulva (the...
How to Stop Taking Life Too Seriously
Taking things very seriously can be a great quality, showing that you are earnest, caring, and hardworking. But, taking things too seriously can cause unnecessary stress and worry over things that aren't worth the effort.[1] X Research source...
How to Deal with Black Spot Leaf Disease
Black spot leaf disease shows itself first with black spots appearing on the leaf, then with rings of yellow as the spots grow, until the leaf turns entirely yellow and then falls off. If left untreated, black spot spreads rapidly and weakens plants sever...
How to Make Muesli
As the old saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you want to increase your fiber intake, know what’s going into your morning meal or save money, making your own muesli can be an easy way to do it. By knowing the right ratio...
How to Find the Perpendicular Bisector of Two Points
A perpendicular bisector is a line that cuts a line segment connecting two points exactly in half at a 90 degree angle. To find the perpendicular bisector of two points, all you need to do is find their midpoint and negative reciprocal, and plug these ans...
How to Fingerspell the Alphabet in American Sign Language
American Sign Language uses one-handed signals to form the letters in the alphabet. It’s easy to learn and useful to know. You can use fingerspelling to spell out words that you don’t know the sign for yet. Take it slow and practice one chunk of the alpha...
How to Make a Prize Wheel
A prize wheel, like the one used in the popular game show Wheel of Fortune, is a round wheel that you can spin to determine what you win—or lose! You can use prize wheels at carnivals, festivals, or parties. Making a prize wheel requires some basic knowle...