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There are many conventional ways to clean a keyboard, such as blowing or shaking out the dust and wiping with a damp cloth. This way is a bit more radical. It's the sort of thing you should try if an entire large drink spilled on a beloved keyboard. Befor...

Hamsters love to scurry about, especially after being cooped up, so it's no wonder that they try to escape from the friendly confines of their cage every once in a while. If you come home to an empty cage and a missing hamster, don't fret. The great hamst...

In the vast majority of cases, scratching is used to sate itching around the body. While this often leads to a pleasant sensation of relief, overdoing it can lead to rashes and even scarring. Knowing when and how to scratch can help forego a lot of undue...

Even if your relationship is already strong, you might want new ways to say "I love you" without speaking a word. You might want to create a sudden jolt of excitement when your girlfriend sees that you're calling her or make her feel at home when she sees...

You want to kiss a girl. If the mood is right, and you're picking up strong signs that she wants you to kiss her, then you don't necessarily need to ask. Just lean in and kiss her. If you aren't sure, though, then it may be best to ask first.

Online learning is proliferating. Web-based classes are increasingly offered by universities, other accredited educational institutions, and informal communities that advocate the spread of specific skills. Many online courses are free, and the quality...

Woolly bears, the caterpillar form of the Tiger Moth, are a well-known sign of spring in North America. These charmingly fluffy caterpillars can be raised to adults at home as an educational project for children, or simply for aesthetic pleasure. You will...

The Borzoi (or Russian wolfhound) is a breed of sight-hound. Because of their eccentricities, they often need special care. This is a wonderful breed that is gentle and sweet. Beware that this is not a breed for everyone, and it is recommended that you le...

Pork is the culinary name for meat from the pig. Although the word pork can also refer to cured, smoked, or processed meat, this article will focus on fresh meat. Pork can be eaten and prepared in various forms: cured, smoked, roasted, broiled, grilled, s...

Saturnalia is the Roman festival celebrated on the 17th of December honoring Saturnus, who introduced agriculture and the arts of civilized life. It was the season when agricultural work was completed; a sort of joyous Thanksgiving-type holiday of relaxat...

You have likely seen #hashtags everywhere. X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and many other social networking apps encourage the use of hashtags to create instant connections with other users. When another searches for a hashtag,...

The more and more we get addicted to social media and the more and more life seems to be about expensive handbags and shiny cars and pretty faces, sometimes it seems downright impossible to love ourselves. We become insecure in who we are and what we have...

The lararium (plural form: lararia) is a shrine to the spirits that protect the Roman household. In some ways it is similar to a Shinto kamidana. A daily ritual is performed at the lararium to ensure that the domestic spirits, especially the Lares, contin...

When playing a saxophone, whether in a small ensemble, full band, or even solo, tuning is very important. Good tuning makes for a clear, beautiful sound, and it is essential for every player to know how to tune and adjust their instrument. With saxophones...

There are perhaps a few things more magical than a perfectly executed kiss. Conversely, there are perhaps few things less appealing than a slobbery, sticky, choppy kiss. While mastering the make out takes a lot of practice with the right person, there are...

Wakeboarding is a fun, exhilarating water sport that doesn’t take long to learn. That's good news if you're a beginner -- it means you can get up on your board and start gliding across the wake in no time. You just need to get the right gear and nail down...