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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...

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...

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...

Having white teeth makes you look cleaner, younger and healthier. If your teeth are starting to look more yellow than white, it may be time to whiten them. If you have a tight budget, there are several over-the-counter and homemade products that work well...

A surfboard on the roof of a car can act like the wing of an airplane. G-force, lift and drag all come into play. A board flying off a vehicle can become a deadly missile.

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...

You may want to install a new telephone jack in your home if your old one isn’t working, or if your phone lines aren’t accessible where you need them. Instead of calling the phone company to request their services, try installing the new phone jack yourse...

Onegai shimasu. The forward roll is a basic evasive technique of Aikido, once learned, a trainee can it to evade oncoming attacks, escape certain joint locks, and much more. Rolling can be perform with either of the legs forward, but for this HowTo-, we...

Roses are beautiful flowers, but they don’t last forever. Roses made from ribbon, satin, or silk are great for decorating, enhancing clothing on special occasions, and making craft projects. You can make roses on your own by folding it into a square and t...

Everyone experiences fear sometimes. Fear can actually help keep you safe by alerting you to potentially dangerous situations. However, there are times when fear runs amok and disrupts your daily life. Fortunately, there are things you can do to address y...

Hosting a home poker tournament can be a lot of fun, and, in most jurisdictions, is legal so long as the host does not charge extra for hosting the tournament. Organization and proper set up are the keys to success - don't forget to have a poker timer for...

Everyone experiences sadness at some point or other in their lives. Studies have shown that sadness lasts longer than many other emotions because we tend to spend more time thinking about it. Ruminating, or going over our sad thoughts and feelings again a...

A company you want to apply to has asked you to send in a CV and you're thinking, "Wait...what is that?" Don't worry! Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in Latin, and that's a really accurate description. Basically, a CV is a handy and impressiv...

Bass are one of the most popular game fish in North America. The largemouth bass is the most commonly looked for bass, but there are also other varieties such as the smallmouth, Choctaw, Guadalupe, spotted, stripped, and white bass. Whether you are gearin...

It is important to dispose of acids with very low pH (<2) safely. If the acid doesn’t have heavy metals or other toxic substances dissolved in it, neutralizing the pH to a less acidic level (pH 6.6-7.4) allows you to dispose of the substance in the standa...