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To calculate the volume of a pyramid, use the formula V = 1 3 l w h {\displaystyle V={\frac {1}{3}}lwh} , where l an...

As a young person, it takes a lot of courage to write a letter to your principal. It also requires careful planning and writing several drafts. It may seem like an intimidating task when you first begin working on your letter, but the result can be the en...

If you find that your current grade level (in elementary through high school) is not providing you with much of an academic challenge, skipping a grade may be the solution. Although skipping a grade is not a common practice, school administrators may be w...

Vomiting is not a pleasant experience for any individual. Although many people haven’t heard of emetophobia, or fear of vomiting, it is an extremely common anxiety disorder — it is the fifth most common phobia, affecting millions around the world[1] X...

This wikiHow teaches you how to make an animated GIF in Adobe Photoshop by creating one from scratch, or by converting a video. You will need Adobe Photoshop CS6 or later.

Dishes made with curry can be so delicious, but drop some from your plate, and you have a pretty stubborn stain to deal with. Luckily removing curry stains is relatively easy if caught before they dry.

It can be frustrating to get the darning pile together just to discover that your needle's point is blunt or any part of your needle's surface is microscopically or visibly rough for any reason. A blunt point or rough surface on a needle can damage fabric...

In professional wrestling, the figure four leg lock is a popular move to "force" an opponent into submission. However, with pro-wrestling moves, remember that you and your opponent must move in sync with each other in order to do them safely. Bear in mind...

To sauté a dish means to cook it in a small amount of fat over high heat, making sure that the food doesn't stick to the pan by making it "jump" in and out of the heat. The term comes originally from the French word for jump, "sauter." Sautéing is ideal f...

Popcorn (acoustical) ceilings are a quick and cheap way to finish sheetrock ceilings and were all the rage in the '60s and '70s. Now, they have fallen out of favor somewhat, consigned to the fate of mullets, feathered hair and Angel's Flight jackets. Get...

In the heat of the moment, it is easy to accidentally hurt someone. In order to be a gentle person, you must be careful and thoughtful. You must learn to channel your strength and control your impulses. Think before you act, rein in your anger, and always...

There are so many museums in the world that cover all sorts of subject matters, so you’d be hard pressed not to find one that interests you. But museum visits can be exhausting, overwhelming, or even boring if you don’t plan appropriately. If you research...

As winter bids farewell and the days start warming and brightening, it's possible to start feeling your mood improve, as you're less weighed down by the cold and dreary days of winter. Tolstoy wrote “Spring is the time of plans and projects,”[1] X Rese...

There are three main types of stapler: the standard, mini and staple gun. In addition, many printers and copiers also contain stapler cartridges. To refill your stapler, you’ll want to start by making sure you’re matching the new staples to your stapler....

Protect yourself from losses in the market by setting up a "stop-loss." A stop-loss is an order that will automatically sell your position in a particular stock when it reaches a certain price. A stop-loss order becomes a market order as soon as the stop-...

No matter what line of work you're in, if you deal with clients you need to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times. This includes not just what you say, but how you say things and how you conduct yourself. Talking to a client without t...