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Hamsters are small quick creatures. Unfortunately, their squirming can cause them to be dropped. If they fall from a height, it is all too easy for a bone to snap, most commonly a back leg. A broken bone, also known as a fracture, is a serious problem, an...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a hardy perennial (in zones 5 to 9) that tastes aromatic and slightly bitter. It is easy to grow, only having three major requirements - plenty of sunshine, good drainage and good air circulation. Sage grows well in a variety...

Acinetobacter represents a group of bacteria which are commonly found in the soil and water of most countries. While all Acinetobacter bacteria can cause disease in people, the baumannii strain is the most dangerous and accounts for about 80% of Acinetoba...

The way you hold your microphone can have a large effect on both how you sound and feel on stage. Singing with a microphone can take a bit of getting used to. With a little time spent getting to know how the microphone feels and sounds, and practicing wit...

This wikiHow teaches you how to bypass the trial version of Windows XP, either by using a stock product key or by using software to display your own product key. Note that you should only use the following information if you are unable to activate even th...

The 80s was by far one of the most memorable decades when it came to fashion -- who could forget the crazy leg warmers, bulky shoulder pads and tight, acid-wash jeans and neon clothes? If you're a fan of 80s fashion and want to reconnect with the days of...

A bow tie is an easy project that you can make with or without sewing. You can make a no-sew bow tie in a hurry for a costume, a traditional fabric bow tie to wear with a suit, or a cute little bow tie for a baby to wear. Choose your fabric and the option...

Rag dolls are old-time favorites of children. They’re super easy to make from spare pieces of fabric or unwanted older fabric that would otherwise be thrown out. You can make them as simple or as complex as you like. You can even adjust certain details to...

Speed is a game played with a standard fifty-two card deck that relies on quick thinking and reflexes. The goal of the game is to get rid of all your cards first as quickly as possible — this makes it part of the "shedding" family of card games. If you re...

Relationships can be tough, and breakups even tougher. After a breakup there may be a number of reasons why you’d consider talking to your ex. You may want to continue a friendship with them even if the relationship didn’t work out. You may want to ask fo...

One of the minor annoyances of life on the internet is that as you spend more and more time in cyberspace, eventually you are likely to run into someone who wants to have a nice big flaming war of words against you. Here is how to sidestep the fighting, a...

If you want to drum, you need drumsticks. But which kind? There are a variety of factors that go into choosing a good set of drumsticks. Consider the following when you're shopping.

Do you have a class project to conduct a survey? Are you working for a company and looking to refine a new product? Surveys can serve a variety of purposes but is important that you follow a clear and transparent methodology to get the best data. Start by...

It can feel frustrating and isolating when your mother tries to control your life. Does she offer you unsolicited advice, criticize you, or even go over your head to make decisions for you? Those are all telltale signs of a controlling mother, but the goo...

If you've been playing piano for a while and you're ready to take your playing to the next level, try memorizing pieces that you love. With the piece in your head, you'll have something ready if someone puts you on the spot and asks you to play something...

Depersonalization is a dissociative symptom that causes a person to feel as if they are observing themselves from outside of their body. Similar to derealization, a person experiencing depersonalization may feel mentally detached from their physical body...