How To
How to Play With Dogs
Most owners are happy to let people play with their dog, especially if you are at a dog park. Ask permission and approach the dog cautiously, and you can usually make a new friend. If you've just brought a new dog into your house, it's especially importan...
How to Talk With a Retainer
If you have just gotten a retainer to help fix a dental issue, you may notice one particularly challenging side effect: you have difficulties talking with the retainer in your mouth. This is a common issue for many individuals who are new to wearing a ret...
How to Protect Your Home and Garden from Elephants
If you live in the same area as elephants that are roaming freely (namely, parts of Africa and Asia), you're at risk of damage to your property, livelihood, and even potential injury from marauding elephants who can consume up to 450kg of food a day. Prot...
How to Play Happy Wheels
Created in 2008 and first released in 2010 by Jim Bonacci, Happy Wheels is a free online ragdoll physics game that has stabbed the hearts of computer gamers across the world for years. This game, subsequent to one turn, will get your arrow keys knackered...
How to Check Website Traffic
Perhaps you want to monitor your own website's traffic, or keep tabs on a competitor's website. Whether you're trying to win new fans or customers, or you're just really curious about how popular your content is, there are many tools available that can he...
Cleanses and Detox Plans: Do They Work?
You’ve probably come across a lot of tricks to cleanse or detox your body and get rid of harmful toxins. Proponents claim that following a cleansing regimen can have all kinds of health benefits like more energy, better sleep, and weight loss. This all so...
How to Identify Vintage Beads
Vintage beads are a collector's item and can also be reused in beaded jewelry projects. Identifying vintage beads from modern beads is a useful skill, especially where the cost difference matters or you're a collector of vintage items. In the case of thi...
How to Write an Associated Press Style Press Release
Want to get news agencies to cover your special event? Sending a press release is a great way to get that coverage, but only if you draft it correctly. Editors will often toss out press releases that don’t adhere to the correct style or that have many err...
How to Be Cold Hearted
You might sometimes be “cold” to people in general when you just feel like being left alone. But if you’re looking to be “cold hearted,” then you’re probably trying to extract yourself from an unhealthy relationship with a romantic partner or family membe...
How to Block Punches in Karate
Long before the rise in popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, traditional forms of combat like karate were prized for their application in self-defense situations. Karate, an ancient Japanese style of unarmed fighting, centers around establishing a solid base...
How to Build a Homemade Hydroponics System
Hydroponic gardening involves growing plants in a water and nutrient solution without using any soil. Hydroponic gardens are easy to start in your own home so you can grow throughout the year. There are many different styles of gardens you can build, the...
How to Test Your IQ
The best way to test your IQ is to take an assessment administered by a professional (like a psychologist or trained administrator). Although IQ tests are usually a measurement of your raw ability, taking practice tests and practicing stress-relief tactic...
How to Approach Women in Bars
Approaching women at the bar can be one of the most anxiety inducing things a person can do. Fear of rejection and the potential for humiliation is an overwhelming thought for many people. However, by following specific steps and techniques, you can build...
How to Show a Girl You Love Her
If you love a girl, it's important to let her know. But if you're too shy or nervous to say those three little words out loud, don't worry. There are many ways you can show a girl how much you care, through your actions, words and behavior, until you work...
How to Get over the Fact Your Friend Left You for the Popular Crowd
Losing a friend is difficult and heartbreaking. When your friend decides to abandon you for the popular crowd, you are most likely left feeling betrayed and not good enough. Not all friendships are meant to last forever. Similar to breaking up with a boyf...