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What to Do When You’re Grounded: 14 Fun Activities
Getting grounded by your parents is not fun. However, if you're stuck at home for the course of your punishment, there are lots of ways you can make the most of your time. Even if your parents have confiscated your devices and electronics, there are still...
How to Steam Vegetables
Steamed vegetables are a nutritious and quick choice for any dinner table. There are several methods to choose from, and you don't need any fancy kitchen equipment to get the job done. To get going on tonight's delicious, nutritious, colorful dinner, you'...
How to Make a Hologram
If you want to make a homemade 3D hologram, it's easier than you think. Every year, thousands of hobbyists, students, and teachers make holograms at home, work, or school. To make a hologram, you'll need some basic holography supplies and household items,...
How to Clear a Building with a Firearm
Clearing or searching a building when someone may be in it (who also may have a weapon) is a very dangerous task, and should not be taken lightly. Police and military have training for such circumstances, but the normal citizen is usually less than knowle...
How to Write a Thank You Note to a Teacher
Thank You Notes have always been a thoughtful way to express your gratitude and appreciation for a teacher. The best way to thank someone who has made a difference in your life is to state your feelings clearly and with sincerity.[1] X Trustworthy Sour...
How to Predict the Weather Without a Forecast
Generally, most of us rely on forecasts to tell us what kind of weather to expect. However, it is possible to predict the weather using your skills of observation and knowledge of weather patterns. Not only can predicting the weather be a fun hobby, it c...
How to Put Your Legs over Your Head
Putting your legs above or even over your head can help with increasing your flexibility, a key aspect in mastering yoga, gymnastics and other sports.
How to Retwist Dreads
Dreadlocks form shaped ropes of hair into a natural style that requires little upkeep or maintenance. However, as your hair grows and you go about your daily life, you may need to retwist your dreads to add new hair growth to locks or to firm locks up. It...
How to Make a Recurve Bow
A recurve bow gives a traditional bow the ability to propel arrows further and with more power than a traditional bow. While it takes skill and years practice to make a perfect recurve bow, these steps will help get you started.
How to Calculate the Mean: Step-By-Step Guide
In mathematics, the "mean" is a kind of average found by dividing the sum of a set of numbers by the count of numbers in the set.[1] X Research source While it isn't the only kind of average, the mean is the one most people think of when spe...
How to Wrap a Hockey Stick
Taping your stick up before a game can sometimes be a precise and sacred ritual practiced by ice hockey players. Though each player may have an individual method, learning the basics of wrapping the grip and the blade properly can help ensure that you get...
How to Use Any Two Handed Sword
Long back, swords were vital tools of survival, and today that knowledge can still be used. Consider this, one day you are walking through a park when someone tries mugging you with a baseball bat, or you are otherwise attacked by armed opponents. Unless...
How to Make Atholl Brose
Atholl brose is a traditional Scottish drink with a great taste that you can serve at holidays and parties. While it requires advanced preparation, it's worth it for the delicious taste. To make atholl brose, you'll have to soak oats and whiskey and then...
How to Woo an Older Woman: 18 Tips for Winning Her Over
Whether you’re crushing on a woman only somewhat older than you or you’re in your Harold & Maude era (respect!), the prospect of trying to attract an older woman might seem intimidating, but it’s really pretty simple. Older women tend to know what they wa...
How to Apply Powder Blush
A little bit of powder blush can instantly give you a beautiful, glowing, healthy complexion. There are a few application tricks you’ll want to know to ensure you’re getting the most out of your blush, but don’t worry—this article will walk you through ev...
How to Know if You Still Love Someone
In relationships, there often comes a time when, for whatever reason, you’re forced to reexamine your feelings. Perhaps you’re in a long-term relationship and you think your feelings may have changed, or faded away. Maybe you’ve already parted ways with a...