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How to Accept Loneliness
You may be surprised to hear that 40% of the Americans report feeling lonely.[1] X Research source Loneliness can affect our mental, emotional, and physical health by suppressing the immune system, increasing the risk for depression and anxi...
How to Learn Latin on Your Own
Despite what you may have heard, Latin is hardly a "dead language." Many Latin words have made their way into our everyday speech, with even more being used on a regular basis by doctors, lawyers, and scientists. Many words in English, Spanish, French, Po...
How to Sell Bracelets
If you are an ace at making bracelets, you might consider moving on to making a little money from them as well. However, it might seem a little daunting to launch into a bracelet sales business to begin with, especially with so many sellers of such object...
How to Breed Cats
Breeding cats is a serious, time intensive, expensive undertaking. But can also be a very rewarding experience incorporating a lot of very cute kittens! These are the basic requirements for safely breeding healthy, happy cats.
How to Accept Being Disliked
It's hard to please everybody all the time. Whatever you do, and no matter how hard you try, there will always be certain people who dislike you. Sometimes there are steps you can take to get people to like you more, but other times there is nothing you c...
How to Make a Lace Front Wig
A lace front wig offers a more natural looking hairline than most types of wigs. Lace front wigs can be part of full wig caps, or they can be stand alone pieces. In either case, the construction of the lace front is the same. Strands of hair are attached...
How to Identify Finrot
Fin rot is a common affliction in aquarium fish.[1] X Research source Although easily treatable, fin rot is a disease that could make your fish very sick and unable to move if not treated promptly.[2] X Research source Being ab...
How to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks in Your Home
Fleas and ticks tend to become active when the weather warms up in the spring, and it can be difficult to keep them out of your home. The best way to rid your house of fleas and ticks is to use a multi-pronged approach: do a deep cleaning, treat your pets...
How to Make a Card Disappear
Prestidigitation, or sleight of hand, is a type of magic trick or illusion using quick hand movements and various objects. One of the most common subsets of these tricks is to make objects seem to "disappear." Playing cards are a popular object to target...
How to Make a Money Box
You can use a money box to serve various purposes, like storing savings, accepting donations for special occasions or fundraising, for keeping spare change in the house, etc. Making a money box is a relatively simple and quick project that can also make a...
How to Grieve and Move On
Grief is an emotion that most people will have to cope with during their lives. Everyone experiences grief differently, and it can be caused by a wide array of experiences. Maybe you are grieving the death of a loved one. Or maybe you are coping with the...
How to Extract an Image in GIMP
Extracting is the process of cutting out an object from its background. This is an important skill to learn for those who wish to enter any career using an image editing program such as GIMP. While most people use Photoshop, GIMP is a great open source al...
Yahtzee Rules: A Game Tutorial for Beginners
Yahtzee is a beloved dice-rolling game where players roll 5 dice and try to create unique, high-scoring combinations for 13 rounds. Whether you’re playing by yourself or with a friend, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this simple g...
How to Get a Child to Stop Sucking Fingers
Many babies and children suck on their fingers during the first few years of their lives. Finger sucking provides them a sense of security and happiness. It is a completely natural instinct and generally harmless for a child to suck their thumbs, but it c...
How to Stay Awake at Night
If you’re on the night shift or find yourself swamped with important tasks, you might need to stay up late to get your work done. Staying alert and diligent during the dark hours can be difficult, since it goes against your body’s natural circadian rhythm...
How to Write a Speech if You're Third Speaker
There are three key roles on a debate team: first speaker, second speaker and third speaker. While the first and second speakers concentrate on building a substantive case, the third speaker has a unique job in that he or she must use their time to attack...