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How to Let a Guy Friend Know You're Not Interested Romantically in a Nice Way
You find yourself in an awkward situation. You've been friends with a guy for a few months, or even a few years, and suddenly, it's become painfully obvious that he has a crush on you. Now you want to let him know that you value his friendship but don't s...
How to Get a Good Sound on the Clarinet
The B flat clarinet can be a tricky instrument to play. While it's easy to get a sound on one, the challenge is in getting a good tonal" sound. While the desired sound varies depending on the style of playing, a good, rich tone is always important.
How to Make Hydrogen (Science Experiment)
Kids and grown ups alike are often fascinated by science and chemistry. One great way to keep an audience entertained in a classroom or at home is to make your own hydrogen. Water and acids both contain hydrogen that you can separate to make pure hydrogen...
How to Count to Ten in Malay
Malay is an Austronesian language that is spoken by millions of people worldwide, mainly in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and Thailand.[1] X Research source If you want to learn to count to ten in Malay, a good place to start would...
How to Creatively Prepare Spam: 20 Exciting Options
Spam is a classic treat made of ground pork that's known around the world for its iconic blue label and endless versatility. Since it’s precooked, it can be enjoyed hot or cold, which makes it a convenient addition to any number of foods. Try cooking up s...
How to Excavate a Trench
For minor ditches or trenches, you can grab a shovel and start digging. Excavating a deep trench for sanitary sewer installations or other projects, however, requires special consideration. Plan the project in advance and learn how to complete each phase...
How to Gain a Dog's Trust
Dogs communicate differently than people, so if you want to gain their trust, you need to speak their language! If you’re not used to being around dogs, don’t worry. Even if you have very little experience with them, learning how to get a dog to trust you...
How to Stop Squinting
Whether you're in a sunny climate or trying to read the fine print on a contract, you may squint because it helps you focus. Light enters your eyes from many different angles and squinting helps you to slightly change the shape of your eyes to help you fo...
How to Make Soap Last Longer
There are many ways to make your soap last longer. Perhaps you want to extend the life of your soap to cut down on costs, or maybe just because buying soap so frequently is a hassle. Either way, you can make the most of your soap with a little effort.
How to Wake Up in the Middle of the Night
Sleep is one of the most important functions our bodies need but if you’ve ever wanted to wake up in the middle of the night to see a rare meteor shower, call your friend across the globe to wish them a happy birthday, change your sleep schedule completel...
How to Read a Vernier Caliper for Super Precise Measurements
If you’re in need of a very precise length measurement, a Vernier caliper is going to be your best friend. This tool is used to measure internal and external dimensions, and it will give you much more specific measurements than a regular ruler. Learning t...
How to Manipulate Ohm's Law and Joule's Law
The purpose of writing this article is to teach people to manipulate ohm’s law and the power dissipation rule. It’s better to know how to manipulate these formulas than trying to memorize them; it will help you better understand the formulas then differen...
How to Define a Problem
You may encounter problems often in your personal life, in your professional life, and in your community. Any sort of problem can be daunting, but taking time to define a problem may help make it easier to find solutions. Start by gathering information ab...
How to Deal With an Obsessive Mental Preoccupation
Is there something you can't stop thinking about? Has it gotten under your skin? Obsessive thoughts can be very troublesome and frustrating and can be recurrent for a number of years. There are, however, a number of ways to deal with and manage an obsessi...
How to Make Your Own Drum Practice Pad
There’s no need to buy an expensive drum kit if you want to learn to play the drums. A beginner can learn from a basic drum practice pad. Drum pads are quiet, and help you focus on technique instead of just making a ton of noise. The best drummers use pra...
How to Get Yourself Into the Christmas Spirit
When you grow older, family pressures, work commitments, loneliness, or other things can make you to lose the wondrous spirit of Christmas. When money is tight and time is as well, you can end up feeling disappointed, sad, or just dreading Christmas altog...