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If you're interested in learning to read and write—not just speak—in Japanese, make mastering hiragana your top priority. Hiragana is a syllabary, which means that each character represents the sound made by a vowel, or by a consonant in combination with...

Although you pay a premium price for the convenience of ready-made foods and pre-packaged beverages, chances are that you occasionally still buy some of these marked-up products. Fortunately, there are many ways you can reduce your expenditures on conven...

The crunch stitch is a bumpy, textured crochet stitch that is popular for washcloths. However, you can use the crunch stitch to make everything from scarves to sweaters. Learning this stitch is easy as long as you already have some basic knowledge of how...

Bagels are a popular breakfast food, and are commonly served with cream cheese, lox and tomatoes, or fried breakfast foods including sausage, bacon, and egg. However, bagels are often avoided by health-conscious diners, as they are high in carbohydrates a...

A dinosaur birthday party can be great if your child loves dinosaurs. There are many fun ways to involve dinosaurs in party planning. You can decorate with things like footprints and plastic dinosaurs. Make refreshments shaped like dinosaurs for guests. P...

It can be very difficult if you and your spouse's parents do not get along. This can lead to awkward, often frustrating interactions. To cope, set firm boundaries. Let everyone know what behaviors are and are not acceptable. See if there's a way to find a...

Licorice root is most commonly recommended to help ease digestive discomfort, and to boost energy in some patients.[1] X Research source Tea that contains licorice root can also help soothe your throat and reduce the severity of other cold s...

Undergoing a medical procedure is never fun, but can be even more of a hassle as a single adult. Ideally, find a friend or family member to accompany you to the procedure. In addition to companionship, you may need someone to help ensure clear communicati...

This wikiHow teaches how to unlink an email account from your iPhone's Notes app, which will remove any notes stored on the account from your iPhone and prevent new notes from being saved to the account.

When you think of crochet, you may think of antique doilies and vintage sweaters. However, crochet tops have reemerged in a very fresh way. From crochet blouses to tiny crop tops, crochet tops are the perfect summer outfit staple. If you're joining this t...

This wikiHow teaches you to transfer contacts from a SIM card to your iPhone. iPhones themselves do not store contacts on the SIM card, so this method will not work for transferring contacts from one iPhone to another.

Sister Location is one of the latest installments in the popular survival horror series, Five Nights at Freddy's. Unlike the first four main games, in this one you will be performing different tasks on each night, so you can't use the same strategy every...

Mercury is a metal that is poisonous to humans in any form. Poisoning can occur through ingestion, injection and absorption through the skin. People have used mercury for centuries in different medications and consumer products.[1] X Research source...

Scalloped edges add a lovely detail to almost any garment. You can add a scalloped edge to the hem of a skirt, on the closure of a coat, or as the neckline on a top. Scallops can be big and bold or small and delicate. Try sewing a scalloped edge onto your...

Living with a perfectionist can be difficult, especially if that person is your spouse. Finding a balance in your marriage can be difficult, especially because perfectionists tend to like things a certain way. If your spouse’s perfectionism is affecting y...

You're probably familiar with the idea of searing meat, sauteing it briefly at a high heat to lock in flavor. While searing is great for thin steaks and smaller cuts of meat, it may not work as well if you have thick steaks or roasts. For steaks over two-...