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How to Get Happy when You're Sad
Everyone feels sad sometimes. In many cases, sadness is a normal human reaction to different life changes and events. The good news is that everyone also has the capacity to feel happiness and that there are things you can do to unlock that capacity and f...
How to Become a Beta Tester
Do you have favorite games or computer software that you'd like to use and want to be involved in the development of? It can be fun, you'll have early access to new releases, and you may even get yourself a free copy. Many people want to participate in de...
How to Break Into Your House
The door clicks shut behind you only for you to realize it's locked. Don't panic! When you're locked out, you’re not powerless. You can get back inside through an open window, by prying a window open, by forcing a spring lock with a plastic card, or by re...
How to Make Your Own Wooden Shield
Making a wooden shield is a fun way to add detail to a costume for cosplay, costume parties, or theatrical performances. Wooden shields are durable and relatively easy to make if you have any woodworking experience at all. Add fun details and designs to m...
How to Make a Homemade Book
A homemade book can make an excellent gift for a birthday, wedding, or anniversary. Why? Because it can be on any topic. It's also a great way to make something very ordinary unique and personal. With basic supplies and some time, you'll expand the mind o...
How to Treat a Bullet Wound
Gunshot wounds are one of the most traumatic injuries you can suffer. It's difficult to assess the extent of damage done by a gunshot wound, and it typically far exceeds what you can reasonably treat with first aid. For this reason, the best option is to...
How to Determine if a Painting Is an Original or Reproduction
If you are buying a painting for your own enjoyment, buy what you like and what feels reasonable. But buying a work of art as an investment is very different. It is not so much the art as who painted it, and the provenance: the proof of the artist's actua...
How to Lighten Your Hair With Cinnamon
Lightening your hair with bleach leaves your hair dry, brittle, and damaged. Instead, use cinnamon to naturally lighten your hair. This at-home concoction will leave your hair hydrated and smelling great.
How to Come Up with Good Conversation Topics
Even if you're good with people, there are likely times when you're stuck for something more to say and start wondering what topic to bring up next. To come up with good conversation topics, you should prepare a mental list of ideas beforehand so that you...
How to Determine if Your Spouse is Cheating
Every couple goes through hard times at some point. But even when things seem good, it’s possible your partner is being unfaithful.[1] X Research source Paying careful attention to your spouse's habits and doing a little investigation will...
How to Use There, Their and They're
The English language has many words much like there, their and they're. Most native English speakers pronounce each the same way (they're homophones, or words that make the same sounds); therefore, it can be tricky to determine which spelling fits the way...
How to Tell a Joke
Nothing feels better than laughing over a good joke with your friends. There are so many ways to get a laugh, but sometimes, it can be hard to pick the right joke for the setting and audience. Luckily, there are plenty of formulas and archetypes you can p...
How to Fix Full Screen in Command Prompt (CMD)
In Windows XP, you can quickly set the Command Prompt to full-screen mode with the press of a key. With Windows Vista, 7, and 8, the full-screen option has been removed. This is due to the changes Microsoft made to the display drivers in these newer versi...
How to Become a US Citizen
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many, and there are different methods to achieve that. Most people will first apply to become a legal permanent resident and then become a naturalized citizen. However, you can also gain citizenship through marriage,...
How to Pretend You Are Talking on the Phone
Faking a phone call (or "phaking") is a growing social phenomenon. Studies indicate at least 13% of cellphone users have faked a conversation at some point.[1] X Research source Knowing how to properly fake a phone call may come in handy in...
How to Make Orange Juice
There is nothing as satisfying as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. It may take a couple minutes longer than you expect. However, the taste is worth the effort and the wait. Try it out: Make some and see if you want to go back to drinking bottled...