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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 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 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 Collect Stamps
Collecting stamps can be a rewarding hobby at any level of skill or expense. A beginner or child can be perfect with an album of pretty pictures. An advanced collector can be enthralled with a detailed study of a single stamp, or by the challenge of track...
How to Stop Using Racist Comments
You probably wouldn’t say something racist on purpose, but you may not realize you’re being offensive sometimes. Unfortunately, your words can hurt others, whether you’re speaking in-person or posting online.[1] X Research source Admitting t...
How to Make Horchata
Horchata, also known as orxata, is a sweet drink popular in Latin America, Spain, and parts of Africa. The drink is rice-based in Latin America, but in Spain and Africa it is made with tiger nuts (chufa). A traditional recipe always calls for cinnamon and...
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 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 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 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 Make a Webkinz Account
Webkinz is a fun and safe place for kids to play on the internet. If you do not know how to make an account, start at step one to learn how to do just that.
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 Draw a Confederate Flag
Do you want to learn how to draw a Confederate flag? All you’ll need is some white paper, a pencil, and red, black, and blue markers, crayons, or paint. If you want to learn how to draw the Confederate flag, we’ll break it down for you. Keep in mind, the...