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Acne is an embarrassing problem. If you've chosen to fight acne with Isotretinoin (commonly referred to by the brand name product Accutane), you may be in for a rough ride. The benefits are wonderful, but the side effects can be discouraging. Keep your sk...

Reading to a child is a great way to spend time together. Reading has been shown to increase a child's vocabulary and build an emotional attachment between caregiver and child. You can start reading bedtime stories to your child as an infant, and keep rea...

For many countries in the world dialing 911, 999, or 112 from a mobile phone will connect you with emergency services. If that fails, this page lists mobile and landline emergency numbers for most countries on earth. Use the table of contents links to ski...

Guinea pigs can make great pets. They don't require a lot of space, they won't bark at company and they won't scratch up your furniture. However, taking care of guinea pigs does require a fair amount of knowledge and responsibility. Convincing your par...

This wikiHow teaches you how to make a simple, text-based game in Command Prompt on a Windows computer.

Bluejacking is a fun way to send messages to other people using bluetooth, and without their pairing. So good for a small but funny prank.

Full-service gas stations are increasingly scarce. Self-service can be quite a bit faster, and knowing how to fill your tank up properly can also help you save a bit of money, making it the most informed and speedy choice. You can learn to operate the pum...

This wikiHow teaches you how to use FFmpeg to convert video and audio from your computer's Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac, Linux).

In our day-to-day lives, we must interact with a wide variety of people. Some of them are easy to get along with, but others can be more challenging. It's impossible to like everyone, but sometimes we have to get along with people whether we like them or...

Reading aloud for long periods of time can be difficult, but not impossible. It is easy to overwork your vocal chords, leading to vocal fatigue or even losing your voice. There are many instances in which reading out loud for a long period is necessary –...

Have you always wanted to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on the piano? This song is so easy to learn, no sheet music is required. Once you find the basic notes on your piano, you can learn the simple pattern you need to play to hear "Twinkle Twinkle...

Dirt, wear and tear, and exposure to light can cause carpets and rugs to lose color and begin to look dull and dirty. You could buy new ones, but purchasing carpets and rugs can be expensive. The good news is, you don't need to get rid of your favorite fl...

The moment your bullet or arrow hits a deer, venison care begins. Once your deer is on the ground, breaking down the carcass and getting it ready to eat is another challenge. This article will teach you how to successfully field dress a deer and keep you...

If you feel pressured by people to do things you're uncomfortable doing, there are lots of ways to respond. Be prepared to deal with peer pressure by having a response ready. Avoid places where people do illegal activities or other things you feel uncomfo...

Pastafarianism is the world's fastest growing carbohydrate-based religion. Pastafarians worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), an omnipotent deity that the church does not necessarily believe to actually exist. Outsiders call the church's members sat...

Experts say panic attacks typically come on suddenly and may make you feel like you're having a heart attack, dying, or losing control. During a panic attack, you may feel intense fear even though there's no apparent cause, and you'll likely experience ph...