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Bruises, also known as contusions, are caused by broken blood vessels under the surface of your skin. Typically, bruises are caused by falling, bumping into things, or getting hit with an object like a ball. While bruises fade over time, there are a few t...

When you are planting a garden around your tree, protect your tree by following some simple guidelines about outlining the area for your bed, applying topsoil, and avoiding the tree roots when planting. Then select plants that are compatible with your geo...

Asperger Syndrome is a nebulously-defined category of autism. People who live with Asperger's may be called "Aspies" or "Aspergians" and they are sometimes labeled as geeks, dorks, or nerds. Autistic people often experience problems with social interactio...

If you get carsick, you most likely dread every single extended road trip. It can negatively affect your commute or fun activities with friends. Car sickness is just one kind of motion sickness (or kinetosis) that some experience when they're riding in an...

Whether you are making a birdhouse for your backyard or giving it to someone as a gift, nesting boxes are a great way to provide sanctuary and shelter to the birds that inhabit your area. Creating a solid, impenetrable birdhouse means using untreated wood...

Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is one of the most rewarding things about dancing! Pointe is fun and can be beautiful, if done correctly. So, getting shoes that fit your feet correctly is a vital step in your dance education. Remember to always get...

Grade point average (GPA) is a raw score average based on the letter grades you make each semester. Each letter grade is assigned a numerical value from 0-4 or 5 points, depending on your institution's scale. Schools also look at cumulative GPAs, which sh...

Instead of tossing out your old bras, save them to make cute, handy purses. Bra purses make great, funky gag gifts and white elephant gifts. They can also be used to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. All you need is a bra you don't mind cutting up, some...

A stall (Canada), loose-box (UK) or stable is indoor housing for a horse or pony. They can be from 10 feet (3.0 m) square for a small pony to more than 12ftx14ft for a large horse. Mucking out means removing soiled bedding and is a very important part of...

Are you running a bit low on drawing stamina? If you get bored of drawing easily, then it's best for you to draw a "simple" picture that is finished quickly. We've put together some tips and tricks to help you finish your sketches before your attention sp...

Crystals are beautiful, eye-catching structures that are fun to look at and even more fun to grow at home. If you want to make your own, try making simple crystal structures with common household ingredients like Borax, alum, Epsom salt, sugar, or regular...

The term “dizziness” means different things to different people. Because the symptom is vague and can be caused by a wide range of factors, finding a way to stop dizziness can be a process of trial and error. Fortunately, it’s not usually caused by anythi...

Razor bumps are an unsightly by-product of hair removal that can become irritated and cause you pain and skin problems. The bikini area can be particularly problematic because the skin is so sensitive. Follow along after the jump to learn how to treat the...

Medical physical exams are part of the daily routine for a doctor, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. If you’re learning how to perform a medical physical exam, it can be overwhelming since you have so many different things to check for in a ve...

Increasing your alcohol tolerance is best done by gradually drinking more servings over time, but there are also things you can do before drinking that will help, too. Since drinking is a common aspect of many social occasions, like cocktail parties, work...

The rims on your car can see a good deal of abuse in regular driving. Dirt, debris and brake dust often gets caked onto the wheels, and the longer you go before cleaning them, the more difficult it can be to remove. Clean your rims quickly and easily by...