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How to Normalize a Vector
A vector is a geometric object that has direction and magnitude. It may be represented as a line segment with an initial point (starting point) on one end and an arrow on the other end, such that the length of the line segment is the magnitude of the vect...
How to Change Your Child's Attitude
Children test boundaries as they grow and develop. This boundary-testing can manifest itself as a bossy, sassy, disruptive, or disobedient attitude. Recognize that these outbursts of poor behavior are a normal part of human development. Happily, by und...
How to Find a Dog Halloween Costume Online
Halloween costumes for dogs have seen a rise in popularity over the last few years. Regardless of their size and breed, finding a costume online or in stores for your furry friend is a cinch. All you need is a bit of time, for both you and your dog, to ma...
How to Play the Palace Card Game
Palace is a super fun card game that you can play with 2-5 players. The goal of the game is simple: play your cards on the discard pile in ascending order and be the first player to run out of cards. The catch? If you can’t play a card, you have to pick u...
How to Know if You Are in the Friend Zone
Ah, the Friend Zone. The place where you think you might be when your crush starts talking about how hot the guy in her math class is. The place where that guy you're crushing on puts you when he starts belching loudly and scratching himself in front of y...
How to Be a Good Band Girlfriend
Dating a musician is not always easy. In fact, the life of a musician can make relationships hard. Nonetheless, you can work to make your relationship better and be the best partner you can be to them, though don't forget to expect the same in return.
How to Say I Miss You in Russian
There are several ways to say "I miss you" in Russian. The most direct translation from English is relatively easy for English speakers to say, even if they haven't studied Russian. If you do know some Russian, or if you're feeling ambitious, there are a...
How to Do a Bottle Drive
A bottle/can drive is one of the easiest things to do as a fundraiser. Follow these steps, and the money will roll in!
How to Determine Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and longitude can be used to determine the exact location of any point on the globe. There are several ways to find your latitude and longitude - some of which require many more resources than others. Find your coordinates with a map and protrac...
How to Deal With an Emotionally Distant Parent
Your relationship with a parent will always be an important part of your life. At any age, having an emotionally distant parent can hurt. If your relationship with your parents is strained, work on acknowledging and coping with your own feelings. Manage t...
How to Save a Screenshot
Most devices allow you to take a photo of everything that appears on the screen by entering a quick shortcut. Screenshots can be used for troubleshooting, instruction, reference, or showing off. The process for taking screenshots varies depending on the d...
How to Graph a Rational Function
A rational function is an equation that takes the form y = N(x)/D(x) where N and D are polynomials. Attempting to sketch an accurate graph of one by hand can be a comprehensive review of many of the most important high school math topics from basic algebr...
How to Remain Upbeat About Menopause
More than 40 million North American postmenopausal women can expect to live a third of their lives (up to 35 to 40 years) after the onset of menopause.[1] X Research source However, centuries of negativity about the "change of life" pervade...
How to Play Slap Jack
Slap Jack is a fun, simple card game played with 2-8 people. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck. To play, deal out all of the cards to all of the players, and take turns placing in the center of the table. As you do this, keep an eye for a Ja...
How to Eat a Pineapple
Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit that you can eat raw, grill, bake into tasty desserts, or turn into yummy drinks and smoothies. But if you’ve never eaten a pineapple before, it can be somewhat intimidating. Pineapples are covered in a thick and so...
How to Ask a Girl out in High School if You Are Shy and She Does Not Know You
Asking a girl out can be nerve-wracking experience. It can be even scarier if you're shy. It can be truly terrifying if she doesn't know you exist! If you're interested in a girl from afar, don't assume she'll reject you. Instead, approach her in a friend...