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How to Use Cocoa as a Chocolate Substitute
Whether you're missing the right chocolate for your recipe or you need a non-dairy, low-carb substitute, cocoa should be your answer (It's easy to pull off, too). It may not be the taste Julia Child had in mind, but it will curb that chocolate craving and...
How to Drink Two Beers Before Somebody Drinks Two Shots
Looking for an easy way to make money and get a few laughs at the local bar? Try this fun pub routine. You will bet that you can finish two whole beers before your mark can finish two small shots. Sound impossible? Not when you learn the trick!
How to Throw a Keg Party
Throwing a keg party (also known as a “kegger”) is a fun and informal way to celebrate any occasion. While a keg party is pretty easy to put together, there are a few important steps to take that will help make your event a success. All you need is a keg,...
How to Mod an Xbox
This wikiHow teaches you how to modify your classic Xbox console to allow for custom software. Keep in mind that modding a classic Xbox is a different process than modding an Xbox 360.
How to Have a Fun Spring Break
Spring break conjures images of masses of college students partying on tropical beaches. But spring break isn't just for college students, and there's a lot more options than heading to the beach. Whether you're in elementary school, high school, or colle...
How to Get Rid of Water in Your Ears: Chewing, Blow Drying, Ear Drops & More
If you catch yourself asking “What did you say?” after a relaxing afternoon in the pool, you probably have some water in your ear that’s causing some problems. Getting water stuck in your ear canal happens to everyone sometimes, and most of the time it co...
How to Choose a Martial Arts School
Martial arts can be a very healthy and exciting addition to your life but be sure to choose your martial arts school wisely. You’ll want to do your research ahead of time and figure out exactly what you want to get out of your martial arts training. If yo...
How to Get Your Dog to Sleep
Can't get your puppy or grown dog to settle down to sleep at night? Does he whine all night long? If you and your dog are ready to get some sleep, make sure your dog has a routine established and a good sleep environment. Then, consider any adjustments or...
How to Hire a Financial Advisor
A financial advisor is an expert in wealth management, helping you make decisions about the use of your money including investments, insurance, and planning for retirement. If you're considering engaging a financial advisor of any type, including a wealth...
How to Do Concentration Meditation
The practice of concentration meditation is one of the three main types of meditation practice: concentration, open awareness, and guided. The objective of concentration meditation is to develop a single-minded attention directed at some object: an image,...
How to Love Your Puppy
Puppies are adorable and are not hard to love. Loving your puppy involves more than showing him affection — that's usually the easy part! Showing your puppy you love him also involves taking care of his basic needs (food, water, shelter) and helping him d...
How to Diagnose an Overbite
An overbite is a common dental condition that occurs when your teeth do not match up properly. It can develop in early stages of childhood due to habits such as thumb sucking, pushing the tongue against the teeth, or extended use of a pacifier. When the a...
How to Become a Martial Arts Instructor
In martial arts, becoming an instructor represents the final step in your journey as a student and the first towards eventual mastery of a style. Helping new students hone their skills can be a demanding yet rewarding application of years of hard training...
How to Calm Your Imagination Before Sleep
Having an active and creative imagination is a great gift. At night, though, it's not always so great, especially if it's keeping you awake. Don't despair! This article will introduce a few ways to help you fall asleep when your mind is over-active.
How to Buy a New Computer
The choice in PC types and styles has exploded in the early 21st century, and buying a new computer is a different experience than it was even a decade ago. Computers used to be desktops or laptops, period, but the computer world has changed dramatically...
How to Chug a Beer
Chugging a beer can be great fun and friendly competition with friends. To understand how to properly chug a beer, you just need to know a few basic mechanics. Relax your throat to allow the beer to flow directly into your stomach, and if your beer is in...