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Making a message in a bottle can be an entertaining craft and a fun experiment. People have been making and sending messages in bottles for thousands of years. In addition to the fun of making it, the idea of a person receiving your message in a different...

Whether you promised someone you would quit smoking and haven’t been able to or you just don’t want to go into work smelling like smoke, sometimes you need to hide the smell of a cigarette. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use to cover up the smell...

You just discovered a charge on your card that you are certain you did not authorize. You may well be—or are about to be—the victim of fraud. If you suspect this is the case, you would be wise to place a fraud alert on your credit report. Placing a fraud...

Stringing your bow is not difficult with the proper equipment. It still requires attention and caution, however, to avoid whacking yourself with a bow limb under stress. You can start shooting as soon as you've strung the bow, but tuning will help a great...

The shovel is a very useful tool for soil preparation, planting, landscaping, and snow removal.

A trademark is a distinctive word, phrase, logo, graphic symbol, or other device that is used to identify the source of a product or service and which serves to distinguish it from competitors. Some famous trademarks include Honda (for cars), Doritos (for...

Bathing cats can be tricky, especially since most cats dislike getting wet. In many cases, however, cats require bathing to promote overall coat health and maintain cleanliness when living in our homes. It is advisable, when possible, to begin bathing c...

Are you actually hungry, or is it something else you're feeling, like boredom? Sometimes, we eat because we’re upset, stressed, or anxious, not because our body actually needs food. It's not always easy to tell the difference between real and psychologica...

PCs are under-clocked for considerably longer hardware lifespan, reduced heat generation (and hence dissipation), reduced electrical power consumption, increased stability and reduced noise from mechanical cooling parts.

We’ve all been nervous at some point—it’s a totally natural feeling that’s part of the human experience! However, if your nervousness causes you to freeze up before performing certain activities or just makes it really hard to go about your day, it’s some...

As the internet has grown and evolved, so has its capacity for danger. Since practically everybody has an email address now, accidentally downloading a virus can be as easy as opening a single message or clicking one wayward link. While you can't plan for...

Whether you're a rock climbing fiend, a boating fanatic, or just someone who would like to know how to attach a rope to something, knowing how to tie a sturdy knot is a must. We’ll walk you step-by-step through how to tie some of the most basic knots, fro...

Birth certificates are often necessary for verifying a person’s identity. You may have lost your original birth certificate, or you might want an extra copy. Each state has its own process for ordering a certified copy of your birth certificate. It’s impo...

Have you lost your birth certificate? Are you afraid you will lose it and want to have a backup (but equally official) copy? If you were born in the state of Hawaii, you can obtain a copy of your birth certificate in several ways.

Soccer is an extremely fun sport, played at many different levels, from professional to recreational. Different levels of play have different dress requirements, but there are a few general rules to follow for playing anywhere, anytime. This article will...

Good note-taking can be very important to academic and professional success. Notes can help you pass tests and finish projects and assignments properly. However, you may not be sure how to take notes. To do so, use note-taking techniques optimal for writ...