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How to Tell if Someone Is Dead
If someone collapses or becomes unresponsive, it can sometimes be difficult to tell if they are still alive. Although witnessing a possible death is frightening and distressing, try not to panic. If you feel like you can approach the person safely, try to...
How to Dispose of Fireworks
Spent fireworks and "duds" remain hot after use. If you don't handle them carefully, they can spark fires and cause serious injury. Always keep water on hand, and be prepared to extinguish any fires that start. Soak fireworks in water after use. Then, wra...
How to Check if Your Computer Is 64 Bit
This article explains how to determine whether your computer/server is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of a MS Windows Operating System.
How to Be Macho
A macho person can take care of themselves and their family. They are intelligent, respectful, and confident, but also knows how to lose, how to ask for help, and how to do what's necessary. Being a strong person takes work. If you want to learn to cultiv...
How to Tune a Snare Drum
No matter how good of a drummer you are, you won't sound like a pro unless you tune your drums. Drums don't have a key like a guitar or piano, but as the heads (the skins that you hit) stretch out they become uneven, loosing tension and the "pop" you want...
How to Overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a serious psychiatric disorder that involves uncontrollable and reoccurring thoughts called obsessions in addition to unusual, repetitive behaviors known as compulsions. People with this disorder may experience pr...
How to Confront Someone
When you decide to address something or someone directly and proactively, you are engaging in confrontation.[1] X Research source Confrontation can be incredibly difficult, and many people try to avoid it at all costs; however, sometimes you...
How to Be Secretive
We have all seen them, the people who are so secretive and good at it, they could be hiding the world's most guarded secrets. Now admit it, you envy them, just a little. Well, fear not, this article has a few tricks which will make everyone be guessing if...
How to Learn to Speak Italian
Italian is a Romance language spoken by 60 million people in Italy and other areas of the world. There are many regional dialects in Italy, but the Tuscan version of the Italian language is the one most commonly spoken. To learn how to speak Italian, star...
How to Delete Cookies on a Mac Desktop & MacBook
This wikiHow article teaches you how to delete your Mac's Safari, Chrome, and Firefox cookies. Cookies are temporary files related to sites that you've visited. Keep in mind that while clearing cookies from your browser may speed it up, doing so will also...
How to Date a Millionaire
Dating a millionaire sounds like a fairy tale for a lot of women and men. However, finding a wealthy, successful person date can often seem like mission impossible, especially because they seem to have so many dating options. If you have your heart set on...
How to Get the Justin Bieber Haircut
Justin Bieber's hair through the years has always been iconic. Wanna try out one of his famous styles yourself? Whether you're going for the classic Bieber bowl cut or one of his newer, shorter styles, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how you...
How to Learn Without Forgetting
A common fear among students is to enter the exam room and immediately experience your brain emptying itself of every fact you’ve studied. To overcome this fear and really help yourself remember what you’ve learned, it is useful to use a wide range of stu...
How to Write a Job Application Letter (with Examples)
So, you’ve found your dream job and want to make sure you nail the job application process. You double- and triple-check the criteria—they’re asking for a cover letter. What does that mean, and how do you write it? A cover letter or letter of application...
How to Naturally Dye Your Hair
Dying your hair is a quick and relatively easy way to drastically change your appearance, although many people worry about the abundance of chemicals in salon products. If you want to dye your hair using more natural methods, there are a variety of ways y...
How to Calculate the Area of a Hexagon
A hexagon is a polygon that has six sides and angles. Regular hexagons have six equal sides and angles and are composed of six equilateral triangles. There are a variety of ways to calculate the area of a hexagon, whether you're working with an irregular...