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How to Sell Your Items on Craigslist
Ready to make some extra cash and get rid of that imported beer can collection? This article will show you the best way to position your formerly priceless possessions to sell on Craigslist. Read on!
How to Deal With Being in Trouble
Being in trouble usually means managing feelings of guilt about wrongdoing and anger or anxiety about the consequences. These feelings are normal, but it's important not to let them consume you.[1] X Research source If you find yourself in t...
How to Play the Fife
The fife is a wind instrument similar to a flute or piccolo, but without keys and with a higher, shriller sound. Originating in medieval Europe and used traditionally in the military, fifes are still played today in fife and drum corps and for individual...
2 Easy Ways to Type a Symbol on a Laptop Keyboard
Do you want to type "☺" on your laptop that's missing a keypad? There are a number of symbols included with standard character sets on your computer, but they do not show on your laptop keyboard. These symbols are more easily accessed on the number pad, b...
How to Deal With a Long Vacation Car Ride (Teens)
A family vacation can often be the highlight of the summer, but getting there is a different story and there is usually a long car ride ahead of you. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to keep yourself occupied during a long, boring car...
How to Ride BART
BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, is a train system that serves San Francisco and the East Bay. BART can be a great way to avoid driving and spend less time sitting in traffic. It can also be a good alternative to finding and paying for parking in San Fran...
How to Understand Scottish Slang
Many visitors to Scotland are confused and intimidated by the unique Scottish slang words — not to be confused with regular Scots; which is legally a language in its own right. To make things even more confusing, each region has their own variations of co...
How to Spray Paint Art
Spray paint is a fun, flexible medium that can create beautiful and expressive works of art. If you’d like to try making your own piece of art, first choose a safe, well-ventilated area to work. Try making a planetary mural with different spray paint colo...
How to Graduate Early from High School
Graduating from high school early can be both an exciting and challenging process. There are many options available to high school students hoping to graduate ahead of time. With a little research and careful planning, you can choose the best program to h...
How to Succeed in Medical School
Surviving the MCAT and gaining acceptance into a medical school is a battle all in itself, but once you’ve gotten in, you might find that the process of getting there was much easier than actually being there. Medical school is a very intense and difficul...
How to Burn Dreamcast Games
If you have an old Dreamcast, you may be able to play burned backup discs on it. This will help keep your original discs in pristine shape, and you can even load homemade games by burning them. In order to burn games, you'll need a few pieces of software...
How to Take Care of Moss Roses
Moss roses, also known as Portulaca, have succulent leaves. This means they are excellent flowers for a dry climate, since they store water well. They also are very easy to take care of after you get started. Most pleasingly, they come in many beautiful c...
How to Solve the Water Jug Riddle from Die Hard 3
You've got to defuse a bomb by placing exactly 4 gallons (15 L) of water on a sensor. The problem is, you only have a 5 gallon (18.9 L) jug and a 3 gallons (11 L) jug on hand! This classic riddle, made famous in Die Hard 3, may seem impossible without a m...
How to Connect a Rubber Band to Your Braces
If you have braces on your teeth, you may also be prescribed elastic rubber bands to help with the straightening of your teeth. Rubber bands are fairly easy to put in with a little patience, but adjusting to them can take time. Always follow your orthodon...
How to Untie a Balloon
There are a few ways of untying your favorite balloons. For those who plan ahead, there are easier ways of preparing your balloon to be untied. Both amateur and professional balloon handlers pop balloons in this process. It'll take time to successfully...
How to Use "Too" and "To" Correctly
Though it is a common mistake, the words "to" and "too" are very easy to differentiate. Once you know how to tell, you can teach others how to get it right too!