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An Easy Guide to the Coin Toss
Flipping a coin is a great way to settle a simple dispute or make a quick decision between two closely matched choices. It is a simple trick to do requiring only a tiny bit of coordination. Even more fun, there are several things you can learn to better p...
How to Avoid Insect Bites While Sleeping
If you've woken up with bug bites or will be sleeping in an area with a considerable insect population, there are a few things you can do to prevent bites while asleep. To avoid insect bites while sleeping at home, you'll need to deep clean and change you...
How to Fake Your Identity Online
Using a fake identity, or "webonym," can help you stay safe online. Consider using a fake identity if you're young, LGBTQ, disabled, or just concerned about online safety. This can let you be open about personal things without it being traced back to your...
How to Get Spray Paint off Your Hands
Spray paint can be really useful, but it can also be really messy. It almost seems like it’s impossible not to get a little on your hands whenever you use it. Not to worry. Spray paint doesn’t have to be a huge pain to get off of your skin. Here's a list...
How to Grow Black Roses
Has the Gothic gardener in you always longed for a deep, dark rose? Pure black is almost never attainable, especially in a living rose, but that doesn't mean you should give up. With the right approach – whether growing dark roses or darkening and dyeing...
How to Sum the Integers from 1 to N (What Formula to Use)
Learning to add the integers from 1 to n {\displaystyle n} can be a helpful skill, whether you’re working on math homework or preparing for a standardized test. Since integers are whole numbers, there’s no need...
How to Make a Blend in Microsoft Paint
Although Microsoft Paint is a relatively basic program, it has a surprising amount of functionality, especially when it comes to creating blends of color. If you're trying to create a stunning gradient or a variety of custom colors to give your artwork a...
How to Tell a Friend You're Gay and You Love Them
Perhaps you have realized you are gay and that you have fallen in love with your friend. You have also probably realized that this is a lot to deal with! You may want to be honest with your friend about your sexuality as well as your romantic feelings. Ke...
How to Look Like a Pop Star
Maybe you're in a band or just want to dress up for a costume party. While there's no simple formula for emulating your favorite pop star, so create a bold look for yourself. Don't forget to style your hair, makeup, and choose a unique wardrobe. Wear your...
How to Make Fluffy Pancakes
Anybody can whip up a batch of pancakes in a pinch, and they’ll be tasty and great for any breakfast or brunch. There are even hundreds of recipes and methods you can use for pancakes, but if you want the fluffiest ones possible, you need a recipe that em...
How to Do the Scissors Soccer Move
One of the most common but effective moves in soccer is the scissor. Used in games from junior varsity to the World Cup, this fluid move uses the outside of your feet to fake going one way before cutting to the other. What's more, variations and additions...
How to Make a Capo with Office Materials
Capos are useful tools for the guitarist to switch keys without learning funky chord shapes. So, if you're jamming with fellow work mates while work should be done, you can make your own capo for less than half the price of a retail capo using supplies fo...
How to Use Perler Beads
Perler beads are small, heat activated beads that you can lay on a mat to create interesting patterns. Then, after you apply heat, the beads will fuse together creating your design into a single work of art! These beads are relatively inexpensive and can...
How to Make a Water Gun with a Water Bottle
As the warmer weather approaches, water fights are the perfect solution to cooling off and having fun. If you don’t have a water gun handy, there are a few ways you can construct your own, ranging from the simplistic to the heavy duty. Gather up your wate...
How to Be a Less Boring Person
Some people may want to break out of their shell and become more exciting to themselves and to others. People who are not boring are often outgoing and adventurous. In order to be a less boring person, it’s important to be open to others, have a sense of...
How to Kiss in a Variety of Ways
The “perfect” kiss might be different for everyone, but there are a few tricks to make your next makeout session even hotter. Use your tongue the right way to leave your partner wanting more and don’t be afraid to mix it up with a creative kiss like Spide...