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Bearded dragons are popular pets that typically live 7-10 years in captivity. It can often be quite difficult to determine the age of your bearded dragon, especially once it has reached its adult size. In the first year of life, you can measure the length...

A thyroidectomy can leave a pale scar on your neck. Fortunately, these scars will usually fade after a couple of years. In the meantime, you can cover up the scar with clothing or makeup. While the scar should fade on its own, you can quicken the process...

Kahlua is a delicious liqueur that adds dash of sweetness to anything you add it to. You can try this drink in a variety of classic cocktails, including a White Russian, Black Russian, or an indulgent Mudslide. Kahlua is also a key ingredient in many popu...

You may find yourself in a pickle when you don’t have an ironing board and the garment you need is full of wrinkles. Don’t worry, there are several things you can do to get that item looking great quickly. The easiest solution is to cover a flat surface w...

When goldfish are preparing to lay eggs (otherwise known as “spawning”) the goldfish is said to be pregnant. If you believe your goldfish may be preparing to spawn, there are several ways to find out. First, try to figure out whether or not the conditions...

Plum wine, known as “umeshu” in Japanese, is a popular East Asian drink. Unlike plum wine from other regions of the world, umeshu is made by infusing vodka or a similar liquor with ume plums and sugar. Plum wine is a very versatile beverage and can be ser...

When carrying out any type of plumbing project, it's important to choose the right sealant. Many plumbers swear by pipe joint compound (also known in the industry as “pipe dope”), a gooey adhesive that expands inside the pipe to prevent leaks. Not only ar...

Maybe you are raising duck eggs in an incubator so they can develop into baby ducklings, but you are not sure if your eggs are dead or alive. Or perhaps you stumbled upon duck eggs in the wild and are wondering whether they are worth saving. You can deter...

Pointing a brick wall is the process of applying mortar in the cracks between individual bricks. Pointing is a necessary and important part of finishing construction on a brick wall. The mortar that you point between bricks will protect the wall from snow...

Sandy - the preppy, sweet Australian in Grease - has some of the most iconic movie hairdos ever. You can copy her high ponytail when she first arrives at Rydell High, and you can also get her stick straight hair from her sleepover with the Pink Ladies. Bu...

While a T-BEAR paragraph may sound confusing, it's actually simple. T-BEAR stands for Thesis or Topic, Brief explanation, Examples, Analyze, and Review/Reflect/Revise. This structure helps you organize your ideas in a paragraph. To write a solid T-BEAR pa...

Believe it or not, you don't have to let other people affect how you feel! We can show you how to create some emotional distance so you can keep your peace no matter what's happening around you.

Scent gland problems are pretty common in gerbils, and usually aren't much to worry about. Checking for small, bald patches on your gerbil's belly regularly will help you spot potential tumors, as will giving your gerbil's belly a quick rub to check for b...

Briquettes are small, compact blocks of organic waste you can use for burning in the stove or fire. While some briquettes require expensive machinery to make, anyone can easily make their own with simple waste materials. To make briquettes on your own, us...

Want to give your Converse shoes a personal touch? Converse are already super stylish, but you can add your own unique flair to them with some glitter, paint, fabric, thread, and more! If you’re feeling crafty, keep reading because we’ve got the hottest w...

Sweet, juicy oranges are a healthy and delicious treat, but the bitter pith may keep you from eating them. Learn two simple ways to remove all of the pith from oranges. Slice the peel and pith off with a sharp knife, or boil the orange briefly to loosen t...