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Voting in the US: Follow These Simple Steps to Make Your Voice Heard
Ready to make your voice heard? Whether you're a first-time voter, a long-timer voter, military personnel, or living abroad, this is the guide for you. In order to cast your vote, first we'll help you register (which will just take a few minutes). Then, y...
16 Clear Signs It’s Time to Break Up
It’s nothing short of devastating when your relationship starts to sour and head in a negative direction. Maybe you feel like your needs aren’t being properly met, or that your relationship is becoming one-sided. We’ll help you navigate all the warning si...
How to Make an Espresso (Espresso Machine Coffee)
Fresh espresso is a treat when it's made correctly. If you can't get to the local coffee shop for your daily shot, you can make a delicious handcrafted espresso right at home using an espresso machine. You'll just need your favorite coffee beans, somethin...
How to Order In a Japanese Restaurant
Japanese food is delicious, but for those who aren’t familiar with Japanese culture, the experience of ordering at a Japanese restaurant can be intimidating. The experience, however, doesn’t have to be nerve-racking. First, keep in mind that you aren’t ex...
How to Organise a Successful Event
Organising an event can seem like an incredibly overwhelming task. There are speakers to hire, venues to rent, guests to invite, and food to supply. While getting all of this done can seem impossible, if you start organising yourself right away and delega...
How to Speak Thai
Thai (also called Siamese) is a tonal language and the native tongue of Thailand. There are several dialects of Thai, including Isan, and Thai is related to the languages Lao and Shan. However, Standard Thai is used throughout the government and schools o...
How to Safely Swim with Piranhas
Piranhas, the "wolves of the water," are known for their ability to strip an animal to the bone in mere seconds. They aren't actually as dangerous to humans as you'd think, especially if you swim with them during the wet season, when they have plenty of f...
How to Get Into Great Wrestling Shape, Physical and Mental
Endurance is what can separate a good wrestler and an awesome wrestler. Even if your opponent is stronger, faster, and more skilled, having the attitude and endurance that wrestling at the next level necessitates will allow you to beat such an opponent.
How to Say "I Love You"
Commonly, the scariest part of a new relationship is saying “I love you.” If you truly love your partner, confess your feelings when the time feels right. Do this even if you feel intimidated or scared that your partner doesn't feel the same. Chances are,...
How to Decorate a Teen Girl's Bedroom on a Budget
Decorating a teen girl's bedroom doesn't have to mean spending a ton of money on new furniture and accessories. All you need to do is choose a theme and colors, buy or modify furniture, rearrange a bit, and tidy up. Be creative, and a great room can be yo...
How to Rediscover Yourself
Modern life often lends itself to inauthenticity--it’s easier to be inauthentic than to be vulnerable or feel judged--but spending too much time “faking it” or neglecting who you really are can leave you feeling lost and unappreciated. You might feel like...
How to Understand Offside in Soccer (Football)
Despite being one of the shortest of the seventeen Laws of football, the offside rule, Law 11, is probably the most misunderstood of all. The law dates back to secondary schools in the 19th century, which created it to stop players "sneaking" near the opp...
How to Change the Default Web Browser on a Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to make a web browser other than Safari your default web browser on a Mac computer. Common third-party browsers include Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge, but you can set any browser that's installed on your Ma...
How to Be Hygienic
Managing your personal hygiene is important not only to look and smell your best on a daily basis, but also to prevent the onset and spread of infectious diseases. Taking the proper precautions can help you avoid getting sick and passing illnesses on to t...
Volcanic Eruption Survival Guide: Being Prepared, Surviving the Blast & More
The loudest sound ever recorded came from the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. While not all volcanic eruptions are so dramatic, they can all be terrifying! Most are carefully monitored, but if you live near a volcano or get an opportunity to visit...
How to Write Electron Configurations for Atoms of Any Element
An atom's electron configuration is a numeric representation of its electron orbitals. Electron orbitals are differently-shaped regions around an atom's nucleus where electrons are mathematically likely to be located. An electron configuration can quickly...