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How to Execute a Go Around in a Cessna 172
Safety in flight sometime requires you to execute a go-around while on final approach to landing. Several reasons may exist that would necessitate a go-around: Runway incursion, overshooting the touchdown point, or if the tower instructs you to do so.
How to Get Your Parents to Get You a Credit Card
When you have your own credit card, you have more freedom to buy things you want and do fun things with your friends. But first you have to convince your parents. If your parents aren’t so keen on the idea of getting you a credit card of your own, there a...
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 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 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...
How to Get Your Cat to Like You
Cats are popular pets throughout the world. But they can be very mercurial creatures, showing love one moment and avoiding or scratching you in the next. By establishing a positive relationship with your cat and understanding his behavior, you may be able...
How to Dispose of a Christmas Tree
As fun as it is to pick out the Christmas tree, it’s a lot less exciting trying to figure out what to do with it once the holidays are over. Between all the cleanup and exertion to get the tree out of your house, it can be a real hassle to finally be done...
How to Stop Shaking when Making a Speech
Public speaking makes almost everybody anxious. Even seasoned speakers need to calm themselves down (or pump themselves up) before they give a presentation. If you're worried about your hands or other parts of your body shaking while you talk, the first t...
How to Take a Picture with a Digital Camera
A digital camera is a fun investment. You can use a digital camera to take pictures of people, places, and scenery. If you're new to a digital camera, how to best use the device can be confusing. To start, figure out the basics of how your camera works an...
How to Know when Car Tires Need Replacing
Ever wonder if it's time to replace your worn car tires? The performance of your tires is very important for maintaining the safety, performance, and efficiency of your vehicle. But at some point, your tires will start wearing out and lose their traction...
How to Lunge a Horse
Lunging a horse, sometimes called “longeing,” involves leading your horse in a circle around a small enclosure. Not only is this great exercise, but it will also help you and your horse bond through training. Lunging can also help improve your horse’s bal...
How to Plant & Grow a Pineapple at Home
With its sweet, tangy taste and unique shape, there’s not another fruit quite like the pineapple. If you’ve been wishing for a way to grow this delicious fruit, the great news is that it’s super easy to do in your own home! In this article, we’ll teach yo...
How to Celebrate Diwali
Diwali is the Festival of Lights, a 5-day celebration to honor the triumph of good over evil and new beginnings. In 2023, Diwali goes from November 10th to the 15th, with each day carrying its own special meanings and traditions. Celebrating Diwali means...