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Amharic is the national language of Ethiopia, where the majority of the language's 25 million speakers live. Amharic is written using a version of the Ge'ez script. This script is syllabic, with each of the characters symbolizing a consonant and vowel sou...

A series circuit is the simplest type of circuit: a single loop with no branching paths. The electrical charge leaves the positive terminal of the power supply, passes through each resistor or other components in turn, then returns to the negative termina...

Fiddler crabs are crustaceans common in sandy, marshy, and muddy places of the United States. Fiddler crabs can be colorful and the males have a large claw, which is called a carapace and can resemble a fiddle. Female fiddler crabs have smaller claws. Alt...

Math problems will often ask you to reduce proper fractions (a fraction with a larger denominator than numerator) to their simplest form. Sometimes you may waste time trying to simplify fractions that cannot be further reduced. Using certain shortcuts, yo...

If you've ever had a dog cut the tip of its ear, you know how difficult it can be to stop the ear from bleeding. Even with pressure and towels to slow down the bleeding, once you remove the towel from his ear and he feels the tingling sense, he will shake...

Whether you want to pretend to be possessed as part of a Halloween costume or you simply want to pull a disturbing prank on your friends and family, you can learn to act the part fairly easily by following a few behavior and personality guidelines. Pair y...

Your friend is dating a guy who flirts with you, hits on you, or says inappropriate things to you. You feel uncomfortable around him, but don't know if you should confront him and don’t want to hurt your friend. If you can confront the behavior with both...

A sousaphone is no doubt one of the most important instruments in marching band. As the marching version of the tuba, it's really the backbone of the sound of the band. However, sousaphones are different than tubas, and before you put it on, you'll need t...

Aged wood is a beautiful way to add character to your home or garden. Don’t have time for that rustic patina to develop naturally? Then try one of these methods to create the appearance of aged wood without waiting.

Are you tired of constantly coughing and ready to put an end to it as quickly as possible? Coughs can be caused by anything from illness (like a cold or flu) to allergies, airborne irritants, and dry air, but thankfully, plenty of remedies can stop a coug...

You might have seen Snoop Dogg or ASAP Rocky pull off an impressive French inhale or two in a music video. The French Inhale, also known as the Irish Waterfall, is a basic smoking trick where a dense cloud of smoke leaves your mouth and rises up into your...

Being an “alpha male,” means being a dominant, self-confident, and strong man. It means knowing, and getting, what you want. Alpha men seem to always get what they want, and that is why they’re often admired and emulated. If you respect the alpha male men...

Let's say you are taking that once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon when suddenly a Red Flocked Booby smashes through the windshield, incapacitating your pilot. If you, the non-pilot, find yourself in the unenviable position of being in a...

Finger and toe injuries are common, and can include everything from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious wounds that damage bones, ligaments, and tendons. Sometimes medical attention is needed, but in many cases, finger and toe injuries can be cared for...

If you have an oversized shirt that you wish were smaller, don't throw it away! One way to salvage the t-shirt into a fun, flattering item of clothing is to turn it into a flirty mini-dress. The most popular way to do this is to cut the shirt up and sew...

Pressure cookers are the cheetahs of the cooking world--they're just so darn fast. Pressure cookers are great for cooking food quickly while also retaining the vitamins and minerals that can be lost when food is cooked using other methods. There's still a...