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Many travelers find themselves stuck in hotels for weeks or months on end. The novelty of eating every meal at a restaurant or room service soon wears off, and the traveler craves nothing more than the taste of a home-cooked meal. Use these innovative app...

Although stereotypically guys ask girls out on dates, you shouldn't hesitate to ask someone you're interested in if he hasn't sprung a move already, whether you a girl or a guy. A movie date is a very casual way of getting to know someone, and a good movi...

Do you get to the bottom of a page and realize you've been daydreaming? It happens to everybody at some point or another: you've got too little time or too little interest to spend another minute with Homer or Shakespeare. Fortunately, learning to read sm...

The AK-47 assault rifle is a popular firearm with a rich history. Like any other firearm the AK-47 requires regular maintenance. Follow these steps to safely and efficiently field-strip an AK-47.

Grease stains aren’t water-soluble, so they won’t rinse out in your standard wash. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to pull oily marks out from fabric using products you probably already have around the house. Whether the stain is fresh or set in, grease...

Putting streaks in your hair is a great way to add color to your hair without fully committing to a new color. If you feel confident about dyeing your own hair, go out to your nearest beauty supply shop and buy all of the necessary supplies. Typically, yo...

Writing a song is one thing, but writing a good song? Writing a memorable song? Writing a song that people will want to hear? That's the trick, but it'll take some work and some practice. You won't write a hit on your first try. But if you want to be a hi...

Tablature (usually shortened to "tab" or "tabs") is a type of musical notation that uses common text characters to represent the progression of notes and chords in a song. Because tabs are simple to read and easy to digitally share, they have become a pop...

Being lively is being happy or confident, but being able to express it. If you are lively, people want to be around you, since they are drawn to your happiness and confidence. In order to be lively, it's important to be fun, energetic, and personable. Bei...

Being polite doesn't cost you a penny. It's just common sense, manners and making others feel appreciated. If you're lacking in manners, or struggling to be polite at all times, this guide is for you.

Some people have more explosive muscles than others and therefore can generate faster punches. However, with practice and proper technique, you can increase your punch speed. Remember to warm up correctly and train with purpose in order to generate maximu...

Instead of buying pre-sliced apples, take advantage of whole ones while they are fresh. Whether you're baking apples or slicing one up for a snack, removing the inedible core isn't as hard as it looks. Use a paring knife or an apple corer to keep apples w...

They're the ones you love to hate and hate to love. Yet, some of us can't help but be drawn to them. If you are one of those people, and you are interested in making your own dastardly bad guy, this is the thing for you. Note: The term SUPERvillain means...

The Geordie dialect is heard in north-east England in the communities around the River Tyne (Tyneside), such as Newcastle and Gateshead. Celebrities like Eric Idle (of Monty Python), Sting, Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran), singer Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, si...

A routine is vital for many, but sometimes the redundancy of life can take the excitement out of everyday living and cause feelings of boredom or even mild depression. Often, though, all it takes is a little initiative and open-mindedness to shake ourselv...

Swag hooks are great for supporting plants and light fixtures that hang by a chain, and installing them is a breeze. In this article, we'll walk you through how to install a swag hook step by step, plus give you some tips to ensure your swag hook stays pu...