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How to Cure Exfoliative Cheilitis
Exfoliative cheilitis is a rare—yet benign—medical condition that results in thick, dry, and flaky skin on the upper, lower, or both lips. With exfoliative cheilitis, the skin in continually peeling off, revealing raw, sensitive skin underneath.[1] X T...
How to Spot Counterfeit Products
Counterfeit products are made and sold with the deliberate purpose of tricking consumers into thinking that the fake product is, in fact, genuine. Counterfeiters take pains to make their product look as much like the genuine article (e.g. a Rolex watch or...
How to Play Tetherball
Tetherball is a game where two opposing players strike a ball attached to a rope on a pole in an attempt to wind the rope all the way around the pole. This game was made popular in the movie Napoleon Dynamite, but has been played on many school playground...
How to Identify Your Adopted Mutt
One of the greatest things about owning a mutt is the diversity of characteristics they may exhibit, and this diversity can also decrease their risk of certain health, temperament, and intelligence issues that often afflict purebred dogs. If your dog's ba...
How to Play the Recorder
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument that was popular as early as the 14th century. It produces a soft, flute-like sound. Compared to other instruments, the recorder is relatively easy to play, making it a great first instrument for kids or novic...
How to Roast Marshmallows
Right at this moment, thousands of people around the world are warming themselves at a fire. They are sitting at beach bonfires, tossing pine cones onto a campfire in the woods, or shielding a little fire in their driveway from the wind. And every single...
How to Spy
Have you ever wanted to know something or felt like someone was keeping a secret from you? Spying is a key to gathering information and can be a useful when you want to figure something out, even if it's something silly, like figuring out if your crush li...
How to Keep a Spinning Reel Line Trouble Free
Spinning reels are ideal for making long casts, especially with small lures, but the line can kink up, twist, loop, break, and make the fishing experience one big headache if you don't know what you're doing. This article will show you some tricks to keep...
How to Stop Being Afraid of Being Loved or Falling in Love
Are you afraid to fall in love? Does the thought of being loved by someone scare you? Love scars can lead you to avoid love altogether, for fear of being hurt again. If you have a fear of loving or being loved, there are several ways that you can deal wi...
How to Create a Balanced Pokémon Team
Having a balanced Pokémon team is helpful, so that you will have an easier time battling all types of Pokémon. While this may seem like a difficult task (especially since there are a lot of different Pokémon), creating a balanced Pokémon team is possible,...
How to Figure Out a Song's Meaning
Ever been listening to the radio and wondered, "What is this song about?" Artists write songs as an expression of themselves. Some choose to let the music do the talking, but most artists also use lyrics to convey emotion. Deciphering lyrics is not always...
How to Learn from Your Mistakes and Grow from the Experience
Making a mistake can be embarrassing or even shameful—but it doesn't have to be. The truth is, everyone makes mistakes. By owning up to your mistakes and reflecting on where you went wrong, you can learn from your mistakes so that you don't repeat them in...
How to Deal With Abusive Phone Calls
Abusive phone calls can be frustrating and maybe even quite frightening. You may receive abusive phone calls for a variety of reasons; however, it’s most common to get abusive phone calls from someone you know. In order to deal with abusive phone calls, i...
How to Become a Soprano When You're an Alto (for Females)
Nobody likes getting stuck in a rut, but vocal range is rarely a rut! If you are unhappy with the parts you always get assigned, but you can't sustain the notes well enough to sing a different part. You should be able to teach yourself some easy vocal tec...
How to Make a Model Igloo
Igloos are designed to keep a person warm and comfortable in even the coldest of temperatures. To make a model igloo, you will first want to determine the desired size. After you’ve marked down a foundation circle, you can start building up the layers, mo...
How to Make a Mocha Coffee Drink
What happens when you really, really, want a cafe mocha but really, really, really want to stay home in your pajamas? Make your own, that's what! Whether you just have drip coffee or espresso, you can bring the cafe into your own home quicker than you cou...