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In the United States, both federal and state governments have tightened automobile emissions standards because of increasing smog and air pollution. California, for instance, has its longstanding and rigorous “smog check” program for most vehicles. If you...

Skin tags are growths of skin that hang from a thin piece of tissue. Usually found in areas where your skin rubs against itself, such as your underarms, your eyelids, and your neck, these growths are completely harmless. Even so, you might be bothered or...

Japanese cars are built well and look great, and if you’ve lived in Japan you may want to keep your car to drive in America, or you may be an American wanting to buy a car directly from Japan. Learn the steps necessary to importing a car from Japan so it’...

Most people grind or clench their teeth from time to time. A person with bruxism, which is Latin for the grinding of teeth, may consistently clench their teeth together during the day, or clench or grind them at night. Severe bruxism can lead to jaw disor...

At some point, you will encounter someone who chooses to ignore the facts or refuses to seek them out. You may find this person’s ignorance frustrating. If the behavior is habitual and you spend a lot of time around them, it can be especially difficult to...

Keeping your dog from being exposed to household poisons is a big responsibility, especially if you have a curious dog. Make sure all medications, household products, and pesticides are locked up securely at all times. Note what common foods are poisonou...

If you’re under 18 and already living apart from your parents (or want to live separately from them), you might be considering emancipation. This process gives you the legal right to care for and advocate for yourself without your parents’ permission so y...

Sometimes, we get bored, we get tired, or like we have nothing else to do. Or perhaps, we need to use something to make for a simple gift for a crossing guard. Nonetheless, we can always make a paper stop sign. You can make one following these simple step...

A flu (influenza) pandemic is an outbreak of a new flu virus that spreads around the world from person to person, mostly through coughing and sneezing. The symptoms are similar to that of the familiar seasonal flu, but what makes a pandemic flu virus dang...

You don't need to wait for a new school year to start to become popular at your school—you can become well-liked any time you want! It might seem a little intimidating to navigate the social world of high school, but don't let it get you down. If you lear...

Sleep researchers generally believe that dreams are objectively meaningless—that is, the narrative that a dream follows cannot always be understood to contain some metaphorical significance to our lives. However, there are certain recurring images inheren...

A band's logo is a great way to brand your band. It allows fans to immediately identify your work, but it also acts as something tangible for fans. Bands that are getting their start and bands with some success can benefit from having a well-designed logo...

Worried you're carrying too much weight in your posterior? Targeting the weight in your butt is a common fitness goal for a lot of us. Fortunately, that means there are a lot of exercise and diet tips you can use to slim down, especially in your glutes. K...

You have a right to be respected in a relationship. If you feel like something isn't quite right regarding how your boyfriend treats you, evaluate your relationship. Think about how you feel. Do you feel trapped or controlled? From there, think about how...

Testing your bullet cameras off the bike when you are customizing wiring harnesses is a pain when you need power for them. This is especially true if you start chopping the OEM connectors off and building your own. A "real" lab power supply can run you $1...

Thinking of getting a dog but afraid your cat won't like it? Have a cat and a dog but the two just won't stop fighting? While many cats and dogs don't get along right off the bat, there are ways to help them adjust to living with each other. By taking you...