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Most people associate “temper tantrums” with toddlers, who are often incapable of controlling or appropriately expressing their emotions. However, adults can have anger outbursts that have the same qualities as a toddler's tantrum. Fortunately, most adul...

Sit ups are an excellent core muscle exercise that target your abdominal muscles, hip flexors, and lower back. When done slowly and carefully, sit ups will not cause back pain, and instead can aid digestion, build muscle, and improve posture over time. Re...

Mold grows on wood floors when it has appropriate moisture, warmth, and food. It can not only stain wood floors, but also move below the surface to discolor, rot, or warp the wood. To keep the mold from spreading, first cut off the source of the moisture....

A stripped screw hole is the result of the grooves, or threads, within the hole wearing down, making the hole unable to hold a screw. Luckily, there are a number of quick fixes. We'll show you how to repair wooden surfaces with toothpicks, wall plugs, and...

"Bullshit" (also known as "Cheat", "I Doubt It", "Bluff", "BS" & "Liar") is a multiplayer card game that involves a lot of courage, deception, and trying to get rid of all the cards in your hand. It's also a lot of fun--just don't get caught in a lie! If...

Want to make repairs or add parts to your PC without worrying that you'll short out a vital component? Grounding yourself is an easy way to avoid damaging your computer's delicate internal parts with electrostatic discharge (static electricity). This wiki...

Hibernation for cold-blooded animals is called "brumation." Many species of temperate-climate turtles and tortoises brumate, or hibernate, in the winter.[1] X Research source Captive tortoises and turtles don't need to hibernate to survive,...

No matter what our existing health, financial, mental, economic, or social situation is, there are things we can each do to take (better) control of our own health. No one is too young or too old to learn good, healthy habits.

Drilling a hole in concrete is a useful and handy technique. You can put up shelves, hang paintings, install lights, and do much more quickly and safely. The process itself is simple, but selecting the right tools and understanding how to use them will sa...

Many people suffer from dry, cracked skin surrounding their nails due to things like cold, dry weather and biting their nails. Along with biting their nails, sometimes people even bite the skin surrounding their nail. This can lead to painful rips and ble...

A fight is a confrontation in which two or more people compete for dominance and respect. Though backing away from a fight is usually your best option, if you have to fight, then you need to know how to defend yourself and how to attack your opponent at t...

We all know breaking up is hard to do. But unless you're in one of the few teen romances turned happily-ever-after, breaking up is an unavoidable part of life. And while it's up to you to decide what your individual break up style is, if you want to avoid...

The martini cocktail is a drink associated with power, class, and of course, James Bond. A classic martini features a combination of gin and vermouth, though many people also enjoy vodka martinis. For an even more flavorful option, you can try a dirty mar...

Pruning helps trees grow strong and look neat and attractive. One prunes a tree to remove damaged branches, allow for new growth or create a distinctive shape. It's important to do it correctly, so you don't end up damaging the tree. Read on to learn the...

Although ants can be beneficial to the ecosystem, they can also be pests. If you have ants plaguing your home or yard, you’ll be happy to know that it’s possible to get rid of them. You can remove ants from your home by killing them, but you’ll also need...

With so many options available at every coffee shop these days, choosing what to drink can seem a little intimidating. As long as you understand coffee vocabulary, however, you can order exactly what you want. Start by deciding if you want a milk-based or...