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How to Chop Onions Without Tears
Why do onions make you cry, and how can you prevent it from happening? They're made up of a tunic of outer leaves (the brown layer), scales (the white firm juicy edible part), and the basal plate (often called the hairy part or the root). When you cut the...
How to Become a Mangaka
"Mangaka" is the term used for someone who is the creator of manga, a Japanese-style comic. They draw the characters and scenes for the comics, and many also create the story line. If you want to be a mangaka, you first must gain experience as an artist....
12 Ways to Be a More Carefree and Energetic Person
Everybody loves spending time with energetic, fun-loving people—so how can you join the club? It's easier than you think. By working to become more bubbly and enthusiastic, you can totally wow everyone you meet. We're going to teach you everything you nee...
How to Write to Someone Who Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
If someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it can very hard to know what to say or how to express yourself. You will want to show concern, as well as expressing your support and encouragement. Writing a letter can be a good way to approach this,...
How to Write a Letter of Appreciation
Whether you're writing to someone who went out of their way for you or acknowledging that sweater grandma gave you for Christmas, people really appreciate thank-you letters. Being able to write polished and sincere letters of appreciation is not only a ba...
How to Make Refrigerator Magnets
Refrigerator magnets can be fun and easy to make. Almost anything can be turned into a refrigerator magnet with a little bit of glue and a magnet. This article will show you how to make a few simple magnets.
How to Administer an Enema
Enemas can be composed of different solutions and be administered for a variety of reasons. There are already prepared enemas that can be bought in any drugstore or you can use an enema bag. Either way, the process of administering an enema is the same a...
How to Create a Language
From the Klingon language in the Star Trek universe to the Na'vi language from James Cameron's Avatar, fictional languages can go a long way towards making a work of fiction feel real. Making a fictional language can be an intense undertaking because the...
How to Be Just Friends with a Member of the Opposite Sex
You don’t have to limit your friendships to people who are the same sex as you. It can be just as fun to have a wide variety of people as your friends! When you make a new friend, just make it clear that you are looking for friendship and nothing more. Co...
How to Be a Sophisticated and Cultured Male
The transition from being a young adult to being a young professional can be daunting. It may be time to grow up and shed your teen or Frat Boy ways. Here are tips on developing the cultured and sophisticated image you'll need to network, move ahead profe...
How to Get Out of Getting Punished by Your Parents
If you're still living with your parents, you probably agree with the assessment that punishments are a pain, and you'd like to get out of them at all costs. The easiest way to not be punished is, of course, not to do something wrong in the first place an...
How to Talk Loudly
Speaking loudly doesn't come naturally to everyone, and that's okay! However, if you feel like your soft voice is holding you back—like if you're struggling with being assertive or giving effective speeches—there are a few tricks you can try to boost your...
How to Stop a Cat from Chewing
Destructive chewing is usually an issue with dogs, but sometimes a cat is a chewer. While usually more of a nuisance, chewing electrical cords, toxic plants and containers with toxic chemicals, medications, and harmful human foods can cause big problems w...
How to Assemble a Saxophone
The saxophone is a fairly easy instrument to put together, especially once you get the hang of attaching the reed. There are delicate pieces on the instrument, so you have to be careful about how much pressure you use while handling it and pushing the par...
How to Start Parkour or Free Running
Parkour is a movement style that involves running, jumping, and climbing over obstacles to quickly get from one point to another, usually in an urban setting. Parkour and free running are different processes with their own unique benefits, but luckily we'...
Create and Upload a Website on a Custom Domain
Do you want to create a website and publish it on a custom domain name? You'll just need to sign up for a web hosting plan, register a domain, and upload or create your web files. If you're new to making websites, you can choose a web hosting provider tha...