How To
How to Do Cat’s Cradle and Similar String Designs
Want something fun to do with friends or by yourself to pass the time? Well, we’ve got the perfect game for you! Cat’s Cradle is a traditional string game that is played with 2 or more people and involves making a series of shapes. Creating these string f...
How to Make a Balloon Car
Making a balloon car is a fun craft project and educational science experiment that can be done with kids. This activity can be used to help teach kids how wind energy can be used to propel an object, as well as other principles in physics like momentum,...
How to Keep Mirrors from Fogging up With Steam
One of the most annoying things about taking a shower is coming out to find that your bathroom mirror is completely covered in fog. Fog forming on your mirror is completely normal and expected, but there are easy ways to prevent it, some of which can be c...
How to Propose to Your Girlfriend: What to Say and Do for the Perfect Marriage Proposal
So you've found the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with. How do you ask her to be yours forever? You don't have to do anything over-the-top or crazy to propose—unless you think that's what she wants. The most important thing is that you spe...
How to Play Paintball
Paintball is an exciting and fast-paced combat sport. Using compressed-air paintball guns, players compete in teams or solo to eliminate other players from the field. It's a lot of fun. If you're interested in learning to play, you can learn the basic equ...
How to Look Pretty in Glasses
Prescription or reading glasses are helpful for being able to see, but they can also be a fun and original addition to your everyday wardrobe. Choosing unique glasses that are your own style will help you feel confident in your appearance as well as help...
A Beginner’s Guide to Playing “Chopsticks” on the Piano
“Chopsticks” is a classic piano tune that’s easy to learn and fun to play. You certainly don’t need to be a classically trained pianist to master this simple and catchy song. Follow along as we take you through the very basics of playing “Chopsticks.” We’...
How to Take Care of a Lost Pigeon
Taking care of a lost pigeon requires providing food, water, and shelter. If you have found a racing pigeon, try to find the owner. If you have found a wild pigeon, help the pigeon get healthy and then release him back to the wild.
How to Become a Surgeon
Many people dream of saving or improving lives as a surgeon. To achieve this dream, you must attend school for a number of years progressing through your initial education and into more specialized training. You should also seek out mentors in other surge...
How to Stop Saying the Word "Like"
If you can’t stop saying the word “like,” you’re not alone. Unfortunately, overusing that word can cause your friends and coworkers to make unfair assumptions about your education or intelligence levels. Thankfully, there are some solid ways you can stop...
How to Juggle Four Balls
Have you learned how to juggle three balls and need more of a challenge? Are you ready to move up to four-ball juggling? There are some basic techniques as well as some tricks you can learn to become a master of four ball juggling.
How to Develop a British Accent if You Are American
Whether you’re auditioning to play a British character or just looking to wow your friends with your accent skills, you may be wondering how to pull off a convincing British accent as an American. Fortunately, you don’t need to work with a professional di...
How to Memorize Math and Physics Formulas
One of the hardest things about learning math and physics is keeping all the formulas you need straight in your head. Don't worry! There are a few ways that you can memorize the formulas you need. Using a mnemonic device can help you recall the formulas....
How to Play Spades with 2 or 4 Players
Spades is a pulse-pounding, cooperative card game, where players bet on and try to win individual rounds, or “tricks.” It’s best played with 4 people (but can be played with only 2), so gather a few friends and grab a standard deck of 52 cards. We’ll show...
How to Block Shots in Basketball Like a Pro
Because basketball is a high-speed sport with a lot of scoring, a skilled shotblocker can mean the difference between a team's defeat or victory. Blocking your opponents' shots constantly will have a negative psychological effect on their morale. Even if...
How to Solve Mixture Word Problems
Mixture word problems involve creating a mixture from two ingredients. A common type of problem is creating a solution of a certain strength, such as a 20% saline solution, from two solutions of varying strengths. Since these are multi-step problems invol...