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How to Deal With a Crush
Having a crush on someone is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. If you've got it bad for someone, first let yourself feel all the feelings. Then, if you don't want them to know you have a crush, try to act normal around them. Otherwise, turn y...
How to Draw a Shark
Are you looking to draw a shark that is a little beyond your artistic abilities? Follow these quick, easy steps and learn how to draw a simple shark, a cartoon shark, a bull shark or even a sand tiger shark. Watch our step by step video here!
How to Remove a Lingering Curry Odor
Curry is a flavorful Indian-style dish that is made with many strong spices, such as turmeric and cumin. The strong odor can be extremely difficult to remove from an apartment or a residence because the spices release odorous vapors as they are cooked. Ev...
How to Remove a Stuck Mouthpiece from a Brass Instrument
Trumpets, trombones, tubas and other brass instruments have a mouthpiece that is inserted in one end. This small part of the instrument can easily become bent, dented or otherwise damaged. If the mouthpiece is forced in, it might not come out. There are s...
How to Become a Pixel Artist
Pixel art is all the rage in modern independent video games. It allows the artist to impart a lot of character for a game without having to spend countless hours modeling 3D objects or hand-drawing complex subjects. If you want to become a pixel artist, t...
How to Stay Awake on a Long Car Ride
When driving long distances, especially at night, it is common to feel tired. If you need to stay awake while driving, make sure to get energy before a long drive by having a short nap. On the road, drink caffeine and have small, healthy snacks. You can a...
How to Build a Vertical Garden
If your horizontal garden space is limited, or you're interested in adding a new level of texture and beauty to your yard, consider building a vertical garden. Many plants naturally grow, vine-like, up trees and walls, and these can easily be trained to g...
How to Sleep Better when You Have a Long Illness
The constant tossing and turning, the persistent discomfort, the unremitting aches and pains — sound familiar? There is nothing more frustrating than trying to sleep while suffering from a long illness. A long illness could mean a chronic condition that...
How to Behave In Class
Some students find themselves constantly in trouble at school. There are so many ways to become distracted, and you are hardly alone! If you have trouble paying attention, sitting still, and are getting constantly called out by your teacher, you can still...
How to Make OpenCola
OpenCola is a non-copyrighted variation of cola. This delicious recipe is quick and easy to make and has a similar taste to Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Drink this sweet and refreshing beverage by itself or with ice. Enjoy!
How to Grow Up and Get a Life
Do you feel yourself growing older and yet falling behind on the path you thought you were on? Maybe you feel like you don’t have a path at all, but are just floating through life? Instead of beating yourself up for not acting as you think you should, loo...
How to Prepare Absinthe
Absinthe is a high-alcohol spirit that's distilled from fennel, anise, and wormwood, and flavored with other herbs. The dominant flavor of the spirit is black licorice, thanks to the anise and fennel used to make it. Preparing absinthe involves pouring a...
13 Easy Ways to Stay Organized in School (for All Ages)
Staying organized is a great way to succeed in school. By organizing your assignments, school supplies, and study schedule, you’ll almost certainly find that it’s easier to keep up with your schoolwork, and you might even see an improvement in your grades...
How to Make Money Fast
It’s stressful when you need to make money fast to pay a bill or buy something you need, but you do have options. You can sell goods and services, recycle or scrap items, do some odd jobs, or borrow money. These methods may or may not be reliable long-te...
How to Enjoy Nature
Spending some time in nature can feel like a relief after staring at a screen or being stuck inside all day. There are plenty of ways to enjoy nature: you can exercise outside, document what you see, and even just commit yourself to really experiencing wh...
How to Show a Girl You Like Her
Having a crush on a girl can be really fun but it can also cause some nerves. Trying to let her know you like her can be a challenge, but there are lots of fun ways to do it. If you are looking to build a romantic friendship with a girl but you don't know...