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How to Choose a Computer
Getting a new computer is an exciting experience. The promise of brand new technology is hard to stifle. Unfortunately, that excitement can quickly wane if you find you didn’t get the computer you need. The vast number of choices can be daunting, but this...
How to Gleek
Gleeking is the act of shooting saliva out from under your tongue. Many people have gleeked on accident when yawning or flicking their tongue. You can teach yourself how to gleek on purpose by gathering enough saliva, flicking your tongue along the roof o...
How to Tell if You Talk Too Much
Everyone likes to be heard. There's nothing wrong with wanting people to know your opinions, or how you feel. However, expressing yourself can be problematic when it becomes excessive, when it silences or annoys others, or when it embarrasses you. A larg...
How to Care for a Tokay Gecko
Tokay geckos are large, nocturnal, unique reptiles. They are brightly colored, which makes them fun pets to own. However, Tokay geckos are not easily tamed and usually remain wild during their lifetime, so they don’t like to be held. To care for your Toka...
How to Ride a Llama
Llamas have been used throughout their history as pack animals. Llamas typically aren't used for riding, but some are bred for this purpose. For the most part, it is recommended that only children under 50 lbs should ride llamas. Most llamas cannot withst...
How to Write an Appendix
Like the appendix in a human body, an appendix contains information that is supplementary and not strictly necessary to the main body of the writing. An appendix may include a reference section for the reader, a summary of the raw data or extra details on...
How to Make Turkish Delight
Turkish delight is an old sweet, dating back to the 18th century.[1] X Research source You may be familiar with it through the character Edmund in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. In the story, Edmund betrays his family for ma...
How to Pack for a Plane Ride As a Teen Girl
Packing for a trip can be stressful and take more time than it should. It all starts with choosing the right suitcase, and then packing it correctly. If you break it into steps, you can pack stress-free in very little time. Once you have your suitcase pac...
How to Listen to Music Without Getting Caught
How do you listen to your music when you’re not supposed to? Get sneaky and get away with listening to music in your room or in school, work, or church by listening without other people noticing or hearing your music.
How to Become a Geography Master
Do you feel disappointed in your dismal knowledge of the world around you? Do you want to achieve success in the fascinating field of geography? Knowing how to read maps and place locations around the world will only expand your understanding of our plane...
How and Where to Bury a Dead Bird
Whether your beloved pet bird has died or you found a dead bird outside, you may be wondering how to bury it. Burying a bird is easy to do and it can help you come to terms with its death. You may even wish to hold a funeral service for the bird or memori...
How to Concentrate on Your Homework
Focusing on homework can be tough, especially when you’d rather be doing anything else. Maybe your attention keeps wandering back to your phone, your stomach is growling, or you just want to put your head down and take a nap. The good news is that you can...
How to Tell Someone You Won't Go to Prom with Them
Prom is a big event, and while it can be incredibly fun, it can also be stressful, especially when it comes to who you take as your date. Unfortunately, you don't always get asked by the right person. Rejecting someone is never fun and can cause more stre...
How to Be Mentally Prepared Before a Game
Mental preparation is an important part of an athlete’s performance. Techniques such as visualization and positive self-talk can allow you to turn negative energy into focus and confidence, which will help you play your best during a game. To mentally pre...
How to Do Side Splits
Flexibility provides many health benefits and helps athletic performance. Stretching helps the movement in your joints and allows your muscles to work much more effectively. Besides the health benefits, the side splits stretch is popular in such sports li...
How to Teach Your Dog to Bolt from a Standing Start
If your dog has easily learned basic commands like sit, stay, and heel, you might be eager to move on to more advanced commands. "Bolt from a standing start" is a fancy way of saying that a dog can take off in a full-out run from a standing still position...