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How to Lose Belly Fat
Belly fat is associated with many health issues and diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Specifically, it's the deepest layer of belly fat that poses health risks. That's because these "visceral" fat cells actually produce horm...
How to Set up and Play Backgammon: Your Complete Guide
Have you always wanted to try backgammon but weren’t sure how to set it up and get started? This classic 2-player game is beyond fun to play when you have some spare time, and it’s really simple to learn. Whether you’ve never tried the game before or you...
How to Choose a Therapist
It can be difficult to choose a therapist. The times we feel our best, smartest, and most discerning will usually not be the times we find ourselves wanting to get some counseling. And when we're not feeling our best, it can be frustrating to sift through...
How to Make a Citizen's Arrest
In the United States, a private person can stop or “arrest” an individual engaged in a serious crime. You can also use reasonable force to hold them until law enforcement arrives on the scene.[1] X Research source This is known as a “citizen...
How to Choreograph a Dance
Choreographing a dance is a beautiful and creative experience. There are so many decisions to make, though, so the process can be a bit overwhelming if you've never done it before. Don't worry—we'll walk you through the basic process from start to finish....
How to Sleep Comfortably on a Hot Night
When it's hot outside and you don't have air conditioning, it can be difficult to fall asleep. Fortunately, there are ways to get cool and remain cool long enough for you to doze off and get a good night’s sleep.
How to Get a Man (for Gay Men)
Finding a good man can be a struggle for a lot of guys. You have to figure out where to meet them, how to approach them, and then how to gain and keep their attraction. For people that don't naturally have good social skills, it can be like solving a puzz...
How to Grow Tomatoes from Seeds
Do you want to grow a tomato plant (literally) from the ground up? Using just the healthy, ripe tomatoes you probably already have sitting in your fruit bowl, you can grow several unique tomato plants in your garden. By following some simple instructions,...
How to Throw Darts
Throwing darts is a great sport to play at a bar or at a friend's house. You can also compete in darts against others for fun. Throwing darts successfully requires a good throwing stance and grip on the dart, followed by a smooth, consistent release. You...
How to Feel Pretty
We all have those days where we wake up, look in the mirror, and don't love what we see. Maybe you're having a bad hair day, a pimple decided to show up out of nowhere, or you're just not feeling any of the clothes in your closet. Whatever the reason, it'...
How to Tape Up Stubborn German Shepherd Puppy Ears
The ears of your German shepherd puppy can be curious things to observe. His ears may switch between standing up and flopping over for the first year of his life, seemingly without much rhyme or reason. His ears may eventually stand up all on their own, o...
How to Overcome a Fear of the Hospital
Does the thought of going to the hospital fill you with anxiety? You're not alone. Many people have a very real fear of hospitals. Some are afraid of contracting germs and others are worried about being around death. Whatever your fears, there are steps y...
How to Ice a Cake
Whether it's a chocolate, lemon, or carrot cake, this popular confection just isn't complete until it has been iced. A finished cake will taste good no matter how you ice it, but if you want it to look pretty, there are a few tips you should employ. Read...
How to Do a Butterfly Kick
A butterfly kick is a kick commonly used in Wushu (Kung Fu).[1] X Research source It is called a butterfly kick because at the apex of the kick, all the limbs are extended out from the body similar to the wings of a butterfly stretched out i...
How to Make a Lava Lamp with Household Ingredients
Have you ever caught yourself being hypnotized by a lava lamp? You hold it in your hand, move it slightly, and watch as the liquid quivers and separates into different shapes and colors. Then you look at the price tag - and put it back. To do your wallet...