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How to Stand up for Yourself when Your Best Friend Is Being a Jerk
Are you being bullied, put down or competed against by your own best friend? It isn't much fun to discover your best friend has turned into a sparring partner. Decide whether there is something worth salvaging here, then proceed to stop your friend from b...
How to Ride a Washington State Ferry
Washington State Ferries is the nation's largest ferry network and the world's 3rd largest. A lot of people in the Seattle Metro area rely on them to get to work, while others rely on them to reach their day trip/vacation spot. Riding one of these can be...
How to Change
Change is inevitable in life, but that does not need to be a bad thing. A great man once said that "In order to change anything, you must first change yourself." Changing yourself takes time and dedication, but you have the power to make yourself differen...
How to Choose a Middle Name
You've got the first and last name settled, but what about the middle? A good middle name is the glue in a great handle for your child, and gives you the opportunity to get a little creative in your choosing. You can learn to pick the right name that matc...
How to Do a 1960s Beehive Hairdo
The iconic beehive is the mod offspring of the popular British pageboy (think the Beatles’ bowl-cut bangs circa 1962) and Jackie O’s eternally elegant bouffant. This va-va-voom hairstyle, made famous by classic stars such as Dusty Springfield and Audrey H...
How to Treat Cataracts
A cataract is a condition that causes a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye(s). Cataracts can make it difficult to see, and also to read, drive a car, or even discern expressions on the faces of others. Cataracts usually develop slowly and won...
How to Apply 1950s Makeup
In the 1950s, stars like Jane Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe popularized the pinup look, with matte foundation, false lashes and full, red lips. The classic glamorous makeup worn by Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren focused on thick, defined eyebrows, neutr...
How to Be Emotionally Detached
Sometimes it is healthy to detach from emotional pain if it is too intense or overwhelming in that moment, if it could be dangerous (could lead to harming yourself, or using a dangerous drug), if the timing is not right (if you are at work or school or in...
How to Fake Confidence
Many people want to surround themselves with people who have self-confidence. But what if you're not one of those people? What's more, even if you do have that confidence sometimes, other times you just don't feel it in you. That's totally natural – most...
How to Do Hairstyles for Curly Hair
No matter whether you love or love-hate your curly hair, one indisputable advantage is that it holds styles much better than fine, slippery hair. The key to working with curly hair is to find hairstyles that take advantage of your natural volume and textu...
How to Be Successful in College
College is one of the most exhilarating and enjoyable experiences you'll have in life. But that doesn't mean it is easy. Success varies from person to person, but a great college career is a chance to learn what you want to learn, meet new people, and pre...
How to Change a Gu10 Halogen Light Bulb
Changing a light bulb is supposed to be one of the easiest tasks that exists. It's even the subject of jokes based on how easy it is - "how many plumbers does it take to screw in a light bulb", etc. However, if you've ever tried to change a GU10 halogen l...
How to Deal With Girls Calling You a Slut
Girls can be cruel to one another. Girl-on-girl bullying often begins in elementary school and, in some cases, lasts into the adult years. One way mean girls sometimes put another girl down is by spreading rumors or using language that implies that their...
How to Kick Someone out of a Group of Friends
Not all friendships are made to last. A toxic friend can drag down a whole group, creating stress and problems for everyone. Before taking action to end the relationship, make sure everyone is on the same page. You all need to agree this person needs to g...
How to Wrap a Sandwich in Wax Paper
How to use wax paper to wrap a sandwich for your lunch. This method may not be the way Grandma or the deli does it but it holds together well enough to toss the whole sandwich in your backpack and is cheaper and way greener than plastic bags!
How to Text Bomb People
Want to prank someone from afar? A surefire way to annoy someone is to text bomb them, which will fill their inbox with tons of fake spam messages. We'll show you how to choose the perfect target for your prank, and give you funny and creative ideas for s...