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It's typical of people to wear clothes, whether they're real people or drawn on paper. However, it can be difficult to move past the basics of clothes that lie flat on the person's body - and it's made more difficult when drawing girls, as their bodies te...

Finding diagonals in a polygon is a necessary skill to develop in math. It may seem difficult at first, but is pretty simple once you learn the basic formula. A diagonal is any line segment drawn between vertices of a polygon that doesn’t include the side...

This wikiHow teaches you how to verify the PGP signature of a downloaded file. You should always verify the PGP signature of a signed file to make sure the version you downloaded is official. To verify the signature, you'll need the publisher's public key...

Vacuum packing food is the perfect way to extend its life, and it can even help prevent freezer burn. We'll show you how easy it is, whether you're using a vacuum sealer or a manual pump.

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to your Xbox 360, to a Windows computer, and to a Mac computer.

It can be nice to learn to say “love” in lots of different languages. Latin is at the root of so many languages that this is a good place to start. Determine what form of the word you want to use, the verb or the noun, and then figure out what variation i...

The term “trophy wife” is often used in a derogatory sense to describe any married woman who’s young, attractive, who has expensive taste, and who’s married to a rich (and possibly older) man. However, most of the women labelled “trophy wives” are just as...

Usually bright yellow or dazzling white, daffodils are stunning, unique flowers that are surprisingly easy to grow. With a little effort and a few simple tricks, you can have a garden full of daffodils -- a sure sign of spring!

Common sense is sound, practical judgment that's usually developed through life experience rather than any kind of formal training. Developing common sense can seem like a difficult thing, but you can easily practice using common sense by being more aware...

False eyelashes are a popular accessory that can be quite expensive. Why pay big bucks for cookie-cutter designs when you can make something yourself that's more suitable for you? With a little practice, you'll be making false eyelashes that are both uniq...

Look for worms in cool, moist soil. When the ground is wet on a rainy day, worms will crawl out of the earth in search of dry ground. Check sidewalks, patios, and driveways. Whether you're collecting worms for bait, compost, research, or another purpose,...

Unfortunately, there is no way of putting inches on your frame instantly. Growing taller is mostly about genetics. Between 60% and 80% of your height is determined by the DNA that your parents passed down to you, whereas about 20% to 40% of your growth is...

As one of the most popular grains worldwide, rice is part of almost every great culinary tradition. This can lead to culture clashes when different cooks meet, even over simple matters like whether to rinse your rice. In much of Asia, where rice was first...

A basic French braid is a simple and elegant hairstyle. When you've mastered the single French braid, you can start using two French braids in your hair for even more style variety. Two French braids can expand your options from a ponytail braid, to pigta...

A stereotypical nerd is somewhat socially awkward, doesn't care for mainstream activities or pursuits, and has a few intense, very obscure interests. Dating a nerd is a great idea--nerds can be sweet, witty, passionate, and intelligent! Of course, every n...

Whether you plan to eat them plain or roasted, or use them in your favorite pecan pie recipe, pecans must be shelled and cleaned before use. Start with Step 1 below for detailed instructions on how to extract the nut meats from their tough, woody shells.