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How to Deal With a Mean Friend
Mean friends (sometimes called frenemies) can pose serious problems in your daily life. The challenges of dealing with mean friends can also wreak havoc on your emotions. If you have a mean friend who you either can’t avoid or want to remain friends with...
How to Run a .Jar Java File
This wikiHow teaches you how to open and run executable JAR files on a Windows or Mac computer. JAR (Java Archive) files contain data to be used with the Java program. Most JAR files are simply containers for data that another program needs to run with Ja...
How to Adjust Your Bike Seat
Having your bike seat adjusted to the right height is essential for a comfortable ride, efficient pedaling, and avoiding injury. Luckily, adjusting your seat is easy on almost all bikes, and you can make simple adjustments to get everything just right.
How to Prevent a Suicide
It can be difficult to handle when someone you know is considering suicide. You may feel that you don’t know how to help them or prevent them from acting on their suicidal thoughts. However, if you recognize the risk factors and warning signs, take action...
How to Choose Between Buying or Building a Computer
Building a computer can be a rewarding and fun experience, however, it may not be for everyone. This article will attempt to help you decide if you would like to build your next computer or if you are better off simply buying one off the shelf.
How to Make People Think You Can Read Minds
By appearing to read minds, you can raise your cool factor among your friends. With a convincing enough act, even your enemies might hesitate to think a bad thought about you! But reading the signs and signals necessary to convince others of your mind-rea...
How to Grow a Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica)
Have you ever seen a plant that moves when you tickle it? Mimosa pudica, also known as a sensitive plant, TickleMe Plant, touch-me-not, or shy plant, folds its leaves together when you touch it. Unlike most other fast-moving plants, this plant is not carn...
How to Play Cribbage for Beginners
Are you looking to try out a classic card game that’s tons of fun for all ages? Cribbage is the perfect choice when you want a quick game to play with a friend. It’s simple: just race your pegs around the board by playing cards and earning points, and cro...
How to Cure Stomach Cramps
Stomach cramps are extremely painful, but it's possible to relieve them by treating the underlying cause, which you may even be able to do at home. Possible causes of stomach cramps can come from your digestive organs, aorta, appendix, kidneys, gallbladde...
How to Look Like a Wizard
Wizards are those who practice magic and are wise in the ways of doing so. If you want to dress up like a wizard for a costume, or just adopt a wizard-like style, there are many ways to do so. Long, flowing robes and capes can give you the wizard look. Yo...
How to Learn Muay Thai
Muay Thai is an ancient martial arts style that dates back to the 15th century in Thailand. While Muay Thai matches in previous centuries were often brutal fights, the Muay Thai of today is governed by a referee who keeps track of points, and opponents we...
How to Make Wine out of Grape Juice
Making your own wine at home is a fun and interesting project. You can also make wine from juice instead of grapes, and using grape juice will produce something very similar to traditional wine. The key to making wine at home is using clean and sanitized...
How to Pack For a Sleepover
Sleepovers can be a great way to have fun with your friends and to make new memories. You’ll need to bring some necessities with you. Make sure you pack all of the right clothing and bathroom items you’ll need for that night and the next morning. You migh...
How to Write Science Fiction
Science fiction became popular when Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818 and has become a diverse genre in books and film. It may seem challenging to write, but if you have a good story in your head you can easily work through it. Once you have ins...
How to Change a Law Through the Democratic Process
To change a law, start by doing some research, finding the right level of government to approach, and looking into pending legislation. You might be able to write a draft of the law yourself, or you might need the support of your state or national legisla...
How to Eat a Lychee
Once stuck in the tropics, lychee have freed themselves to travel to most of the world. Most canned lychee fruits can be eaten right out of the container. A fresh lychee fruit easily beats its canned cousins in flavor, and only requires a few seconds of w...