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Quinoa is a seed that originally found in the Andean region of South America, and was used as a diet staple by the Incan peoples for millennia. [1] X Research source Although commonly cooked like a grain, quinoa is incredibly nutrient-rich;...

Removing blood from hardwood floors is easier when the blood stain is dealt with right away. This will prevent the blood from seeping in deeper into the wood. To get rid of the blood from your hardwood floor, choose a method below that is appropriate for...

Getting blood stains out of fabric is a challenge, and it’s always easier to address stains when they're fresh if possible. Fortunately, there are ways to remove dried blood from a couch. The trick is to saturate the stain first and to blot up as much exc...

You're probably familiar with wearing eyeliner and mascara. Many people get into a familiar routine, but don't know how to switch things up or make their eyes bolder. If you'd like to try a simple technique that really makes your eyes pop, try lining your...

It’s never easy to find out that the person you’re crushing on likes somebody else. However, if you suspect that the person you like has eyes for another, you’re better off figuring it out sooner rather than later so you don’t end up with a broken heart....

You're in lying awake in bed, and you want nothing more than to slip off to dreamland—but what do you do when you just can't fall asleep? Everyone experiences trouble sleeping sometimes, but it's still frustrating when it happens to you. Fortunately, ther...

Acorns, the nut from oak trees, are a commonly harvested food that are eaten raw or used in recipes. Acorns usually ripen and fall in September and October. There is often an overabundance of acorns and they can alternatively be used for crafts. Children...

You’re all set to go on your fun vacation when it hits you—how are you supposed to water your plants? Luckily, it’s super quick and easy to make your own water wicks to water your plants while you’re away. In this article, we’ll show you how to make a wat...

Sugar is everywhere. It's loaded into our soft drinks and candy; we add it to our coffee in the morning; it's hidden in frozen foods and soups; and even in health drinks that are supposed to be so good for us. Sugar is fine in moderation. However, too mu...

How do you change those funny numbers and letters to something you or your computer can understand? Converting hexadecimal to binary is very easy, which is why hexadecimal has been adopted in some programming languages. Converting to decimal is a little m...

Wondering how much your desktop or laptop computer is worth? We'll show you how to determine your computer's resale value so you know how to price it when it's time to sell!

Valentine’s Day for new couples may feel as awkward as a 10-ton gorilla doing ballet, given that your feelings for one another are very new and you're not sure where your relationship is headed. Whether you’ve been on only one date or have been seeing eac...

Chances are, you'll have to interact on a variety of levels throughout your life. Whether you're interviewing for a job, starting a new relationship, or communicating as part of a team, interpersonal skills are important. You've probably already noticed t...

Palm trees are so named because many of them feature fan-shaped, or palmate, fronds. There are over 2,600 species of palm trees, including some that can withstand temperate climates with cold winters. The distinguishing characteristics of palm trees are t...

Two of the most important characteristics of a resume are that the resume must be Results (not task) Oriented And Relevant to potential employers. Unfortunately, many resumes present the reader with life histories and/or restated job descriptions (task or...

There are several different ways you can make a birthday card, but that doesn't mean you need to spend a lot of time on something complicated. Making a simple homemade birthday card is quick and easy. Take just a few minutes to let your creative juices fl...