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Rocks look really cool when smoothed to a bright shine, but you won't find many if you don't live near a river or beach. You can tumble rocks smooth, but shaking a jar for weeks is long and boring and a strain on the arms, and commercial rock tumblers ar...

Teen pregnancy rates have been falling over the last couple of years, in large part because parents and schools have been better than ever before about giving teens as many tools as possible to make smart choices. Evidence of effective ways to prevent tee...

If you’re finding it difficult out there in the dating world, or you’re going through a lot emotionally, romantically, or spiritually, you feel like you need a break from girls—at least for a while. Relationships are good for you, but that doesn’t mean th...

You're at a school dance, and you see your crush. There are butterflies in your stomach, and you want to approach them. If you didn't come with your crush, you might feel intimidated about talking to them or asking them to dance. This is completely normal...

Horror movies have long captivated our attention. Something about being scared silly draws people into theaters year after year, and horror classics like Night of the Living Dead and the recent It Follows are considered some of the best, socially relevant...

Do you need to have a tie-dyed shirt by the end of the day? Or does your child want a tie-dying activity for his or her birthday, but you only have a few hours to do it in? Tie-dyeing usually takes a lot of time, because you have to prepare the dyes and l...

Few things are as serious a violation of our personal sanctity as a home invasion. With a little planning and home security, you'll never be confronted with a stranger in your house. If you are, call the police and follow their instructions.

Beginning a paper, short story, or novel can be challenging and frustrating. Sometimes finding a topic or idea is the main challenge, and other times it's knowing where and how to start writing. But whether you’re a professional putting out magazine artic...

It can be very hard to decide upon a college major, whether you're drawn to several options or you have absolutely no idea. You usually don't need to declare right away. Remember, however, that the best way to understand your options is to explore them. L...

Disasters are rare, so you likely don’t need to worry about them. However, being prepared for a possible disaster will help you survive. No matter what kind of disaster happens, having an emergency kit will guarantee you have the supplies you need. Additi...

Did you know that some land hermit crabs have been known to live up to 30 years or more? Even marine hermit crabs can live 2-4 years, which is pretty long in crab years! But if you want your crustacean friend to live a long, happy life, there are some imp...

Have you ever wondered how herbal shampoos are made? Read on to make your own! This traditional Indian recipe reduces hair fall, removes lice, acts as an anti-dandruff shampoo, conditions your hair and helps grow your hair long and strong.

Street dancing has been around for many years. It is a style of dance developed in nightclubs and schoolyards. Most street dancers dance to hip-hop or rap music due to its strong rhythmic influence. This type of dancing is mostly freestyle, with the dance...

Whether you’re asking your parents for a little extra cash or discussing a raise with your boss, saying “please” isn’t always enough to get what you want from others. Mind control definitely isn’t an option, so what can you do to influence people without...

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a form in a Microsoft Excel document. A spreadsheet form allows you to enter quickly large amounts of data into a table or list of cells. If you want to create a form with which other people can interact, you can use...

Stalling for time can be a necessity for innumerable reasons. Sorting through the circumstance you are in, reason you need to stall, and result you wish to accomplish may determine how exactly you proceed. Delay tactics, another name for stalling for time...