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If you've been fishing for a while, you know how frustrating it is to lose a big fish to a broken line. This usually happens when the drag, the device which sets how much resistance a fish feels when it pulls on the line, isn't set properly. Fortunately,...

Research suggests that a detached retina may cause grey or black floaters in your vision, flashes of light in one or both eyes, or a dark curtain in your field of vision.[1] X Research source These symptoms can be very scary, so you're proba...

The very first Chinese phrase that an English speaker learns is often "你好" ("nǐ hǎo"), or "hello." However, just like in English, there's more than one way to say "Hi" to someone in Chinese. Depending on the time, place, and your relationship to the per...

For many people around the world, taking a “Disney vacation” means heading to Walt Disney World in Florida. And, while it can be the vacation of a lifetime, the sheer number of things to do there can turn planning the trip into a stressful ordeal. To ease...

Air purification is a top priority for many because air quality can have a significant effect on a person’s health and well-being. Since the 1940s, air purifiers have been used to clear indoor environments of air pollutants such as dust, pollen, mold and...

An intranet is similar to the Internet in that it is a collection of documents that are connected via hyperlinks. However, the documents on an intranet are private and often only accessible by a computer on a local area network (LAN) or via the Internet w...

Fiber helps your dog regulate their digestive system, gut health, and body weight. Adding fiber to your dog’s diet can help relieve diarrhea, constipation, or even promote weight loss.[1] X Research source We’ll fill you in on the best food...

Musical instruments can be expensive and require a large time commitment. But with just 2 spoons, you can tap out complex rhythms. To play the spoons, hold 2 spoons with the curved backs facing each other and rest them on your leg. Position your other han...

Biostatisticians apply statistical methods to analyze issues and trends within the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. Biostatisticians perform clinical research, concentrating on the design of surveys, selection of the sampling groups, form...

Guppies are a colorful tropical freshwater fish that make for easy and inexpensive pets. However, if you want to find some new tank mates for your guppies, you need to make sure that every fish in the tank can live comfortably. By understanding the needs...

Around the ages of 10-16 is when boys and girls usually go through puberty, and want to change something about themselves. Piercings allow a person to express themselves, add a new dimension to their outfit, and change up their individual style. However...

Nothing can be more frustrating than back pain. It can make it difficult to move, get up out of bed, or fall asleep at night. In most cases, back pain will dissipate on its own after a few weeks of home care. if you’re dealing with chronic back pain, you...

This wikiHow teaches you how to find and remove malware from your Windows or Mac computer. Typically speaking, an antivirus scan will be enough to remove most major threats to your computer. If you're having trouble with your malware removal, however, the...

The Pacific Crest Trail is a national park that runs parallel to the West Coast of North America. It goes north and south through California, Oregon, Washington, and ends in British Columbia, Canada. All together, it is roughly 2,653 miles (4,270 km) of s...

There's nothing better than the delicious, refreshing taste of fruit plucked from your very own backyard orchard. Once your fruit trees are established, they'll be relatively easy to care for and maintain. But first things first! Before you get to plantin...

Corrosion can be a huge problem for anyone who works with metals, from small projects to large-scale constructions like buildings, bridges, and aircraft. All metals will corrode eventually, but fortunately, we have a few tips you can use to help slow down...