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How to Make Oobleck
Oobleck (also called magic mud) is an easy-to-make substance that has some interesting physical properties. Oobleck is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid. Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant viscosity. But Oobleck can be liquid w...
Why Does My Car Stall When I Come to a Stop?
There may be lots of reasons a car stalls at intersections, including low automatic transmission fluid levels, moisture in your gas, broken sensors, or issues with the EGR valve.
How to Stop on Ice Skates
There are two main ways to stop on ice skates. The "snowplow stop" is a beginner technique that will get the job done, even if it isn't always graceful. The more advanced "hockey stop" requires balance and finesse, but it is much quicker and smoother than...
How to Make a Shirt Pillow
Turning a shirt into a pillow is a unique way to preserve a favorite shirt, upcycle a shirt from a thrift store, or just get crafty with a shirt that you no longer wear! You can use a t-shirt or a button-down shirt to create your pillow. Sew a pillow if y...
How to Grow Watermelons
Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) grow on vines with large crinkled leaves. They love heat, and will grow rampantly once established without too much attention. This article provides instructions for planting and caring for watermelons.
How to Make Carrot Juice
Carrot juice is a delicious and nutritious drink rich in beta carotene, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, and minerals like calcium, phosphorous, and potassium. Carrots are great for your skin, hair, and nails, as well as your liver function, so making carro...
How to Throw a Keg Party
Throwing a keg party (also known as a “kegger”) is a fun and informal way to celebrate any occasion. While a keg party is pretty easy to put together, there are a few important steps to take that will help make your event a success. All you need is a keg,...
How to Choose a Good Skateboard
Choosing a good skateboard can be tricky, if you're a beginner in the sport. There's a lot that you have to take into account, in addition to the cost. You have to also consider the complete board, the deck, the trucks, and the wheels, whether you're buyi...
How to Drive a Kart in Wet Weather
Karting in wet weather is extremely difficult, but if you master wet weather techniques, you can easily win by miles!
How to Double Dig a Garden
If you have a patch of soil that you'd like to turn into a well-draining garden bed with deep, loose soil, then you'll need to put in some elbow grease and double-dig the bed. What is double-digging? Double digging involves loosening the soil more than 1...
How to Order at Starbucks
Ordering at Starbucks, a popular international chain of upscale coffeehouses can be intimidating to those of us who are not coffee connoisseurs or Starbucks regulars. With some basic understanding of the guidelines of coffee making, placing your next orde...
How to Program an RCA Universal Remote Without a "Code Search" Button
This wikiHow teaches you how to program your RCA universal remote for use with a TV or TV component (e.g., a DVD player) when your remote doesn't have a "Code Search" button. You can use the official RCA website to find your remote's programming code for...
How to Play Big Booty
"Big Booty" is a traditional clapping and chanting game that challenges people not to break rhythm or get tongue-tied. By not making any mistakes, you can accomplish the goal of this game and become the leader, who is referred to as "Big Booty." Set up to...
How to Order at Starbucks
Ordering at Starbucks, a popular international chain of upscale coffeehouses can be intimidating to those of us who are not coffee connoisseurs or Starbucks regulars. With some basic understanding of the guidelines of coffee making, placing your next orde...
How to Write an Article
There are a multitude of different types of articles, including news stories, features, profiles, instructional articles, and so on. While each has specific qualities that are unique to its type, all articles share some common characteristics. From formin...
How to Ski: The Complete Guide for Beginners
Skiing is the perfect activity to do during the winter if you want to stay active and enjoy beautiful snowy scenery. Whether you’re skiing on smaller hillsides or down a steep mountain, learning the basic techniques is important for staying safe while you...