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Swelling is very common and happens for many different reasons, but you can usually treat it successfully at home. If you have localized swelling due to an injury or medical procedure, treatments like rest and ice usually do the job. For chronic fluid ret...

Running bamboo tends to grow and spread quickly, so it's a pretty low-maintenance option as long as you plant it correctly. In fact, it spreads so quickly, you might have to take steps to contain your bamboo growth!

A "jump scare" is when a filmmaker uses a loud noise or sudden cut to surprise you instantly, causing you to jump out of your seat in fear. Most horror filmmakers these days use them sparingly, because it is not very hard to make someone jump by blasting...

American Sign Language is one of the most beautiful yet misunderstood languages in the world. Approach learning it with the same respect and expectations you would if you were learning any foreign spoken language. ASL is used in the United States and Cana...

Creating comic strips is a rewarding task, but can sometimes be difficult to create. Finding the right storyline and making something entertaining in a few boxes is harder than it sounds. If you want to make a comic strip, like the famous Garfield comic...

Professional photography is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to get paid for using their creative talents. It's one of the few fields where age and college degrees aren't as important as a good eye, a quality product, and self-discipline. P...

The knuckleball is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, pitches to throw in baseball. However, it’s also one of the hardest to hit. Knuckleballs will baffle hitters because they move in several directions as they approach the plate. It’s also a safe pi...

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Microsoft Excel's Solver tool, which allows you to alter different variables in a spreadsheet in order to achieve a desired solution. You can use Solver in both Windows and Mac versions of Excel, though you'll have to e...

Dogs eat dirt for a lot of reasons, some very minor and some more severe. If your dog only occasionally eats dirt, it is probably nothing to worry about. He may be trying to eat a bit of buried food, and the dirt is just in his way! If your dog eats dir...

Look out your window and see a beautiful butterfly flutter past you. Amazingly, such beauty originated from an inch long, garden dwelling caterpillar that probably feasted on your prized roses. As you stare longingly at the butterfly, you think to yoursel...

Saint Bernards are loyal dogs that make great pets. They can be stubborn although they’re intelligent, so it’s important that you train your Saint Bernard puppy early to help combat this stubbornness. Work on house training your puppy, teaching them basic...

Squash is a fast-paced game played in an enclosed room, called a squash court. It is a one-on-one game, and is similar to tennis in the sense that you strike a ball with a racquet. To become a squash champion, you’ll need to master the basics of the game...

If you've ever examined an anthill and wondered what's beneath the surface, creating your own ant farm will be a fascinating learning experience. Introducing an ant colony to your own farm will give you a first-rate view of ants building intricate tunnels...

This wikiHow guide will show you how to take a screenshot on a Mac. There are several easy methods for taking screenshots! You can capture the entire screen, a portion of the screen, or an individual window or menu. On macOS Mojave and later, you can use...

When you’re out in nature, knowing when it will get dark can be an important survival skill. Whether you’ve lost your watch or just want to show your friends a cool trick, you can use your hands to measure the distance between the horizon and the sun, and...

It might feel sometimes as if you have to be a bully to get what you want, but in fact, you can be calm and respectful while still having your voice heard and getting your needs met. If you struggle to be assertive, you're in the right place! We've develo...