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How to Beat the Atari at Centipede
If you like Centipede, but you suck at it, keep reading and learn to be the next great player of Centipede to amaze your family.
How to Tell Wool Yarn from Acrylic Yarn
Knowing whether yarn is wool or acrylic is very important. Some people are allergic to wool, while other people find woolen garments more comfortable to wear. In general, wool yarn is softer than acrylic yarn. However, many acrylic yarns can be just as so...
How to Make a Pipe from a Soda Can
If you've got something to smoke and nothing to smoke it out of but some soda cans, you're in luck. It's possible with some effort and MacGyvering. It's easy to make a basic pipe or a more elaborate water-pipe to smoke form. See Step 1 to learn about thes...
How to Celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity
Happy International Biodiversity Day! This special holiday (known as IBD for short) is held every year on May 22, and gives people all over the world a chance to show their support for conserving the Earth's biodiversity. We've put together plenty of ways...
The Best Ways to Find a Song's Name (With or without Lyrics)
Nothing is quite so frustrating as having a song you can't remember the name of stuck in your head. But even if you only know a couple of lyrics or can hum a brief song bar, all is not lost! Utilize search engines or music recognition websites to find you...
How to Make Tracing Paper
Tracing paper is handy for drawing, sewing, and designing projects. If you don’t have any tracing paper readily available, it’s easy to make your own with a regular sheet of paper and simple household materials.
How to Clean Zinc
Items made with zinc can range from jewelry to tabletops and tubs. There are multiple ways to clean these objects effectively without having to buy harsh chemicals. The most common and environmentally friendly methods to clean zinc involve using lemon jui...
How to Plait a Horse's Tail
Plaiting (or braiding) a horse's tail makes the thick, un-pulled hair on the tail look tidy and attractive. For competitions, a good plait provides extra elegance and professionalism to complete your horse's look. A good tail plait can take a lot of pract...
5 Ways to Fix a Broken Door Frame
A door frame goes through a lot of wear and tear as you use the door, so it’s bound to get damaged from time to time. Cosmetic damage is really easy to repair, but structural damage like wood rot and cracks may require you to remove and replace sections o...
How to Treat a Snake Bite
It's every hiker's nightmare: you're trekking down a sunny path, becoming one with nature, when out of nowhere a snake springs and strikes. In this situation you need to know instantly how to treat the bite correctly. If treated the right way, even most v...
How to Become a Michael Jackson Impersonator
Michael Jackson is one of the greatest pop musicians of all time. He started his career when he was just 5 years old in 1963 with his brothers the Jackson 5 (with the inclusion of their other 6th brother Steven Randall Jackson)(not from American idol) and...
How to Hit a Power Fade
The power fade is an advanced golf shot that has been used for years, but recently mastered and brought to the forefront of the golf game by young players such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Ernie Els. For advanced players, the power fade adds a whol...
How to Avoid an Undesired Conversation
There are times when you want to avoid a discussion or conversation that may be awkward or painful. It may be that you just bumped into an ex or just someone who talks for a bit too long. It might be that the conversation is sensitive or will lead to some...
How to Keep Flies Away From You and Your Room
Flies aren't harmful, but they can sure be annoying and unpleasant, especially if they've invaded your home. If you want to keep flies away from you and your room and home, then you have to take some steps to fly-proof your home, take some preventative me...
How to Practise Polyamory
Polyamory is the practice of being intimately involved with more than one person in an open and honest way. People who identify as polyamorous may date or live with multiple partners and be in love with more than one person at a time. To practice polyamor...
How to Do Biathlon
Biathlon is a multi-discipline winter sport of fast skiing and careful target shooting. While this winter sport is hugely popular in Europe, there are also biathletes who compete at World Cup Level from North America, Australia, New Zealand, China and Jap...