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Stenciling is a popular way to spruce up a plain T shirt, but it tends to work best on white shirts. If you have a colored T shirt, then you can still make it look interesting using similar techniques. Instead of using paint, however, you'll use bleach in...

Getting on and off an escalator may scare some people because of a previous bad experience, stories they may have heard, warning signs or just because escalators are big and make a lot of noise. With practice and caution, anyone can ride an escalator safe...

Mercury (sometimes called quicksilver) is naturally found in rocks and soils, and is liquid at room temperature. Mercury is a toxic substance that can cause neurological disorders and damage to the nervous system.[1] X Research source To loc...

Moisture or contaminants can cause your powdered food or spices to become clumpy and difficult to use. In the past, you may have even had to throw out lumpy powdered goods like cocoa, sugar, custard powder, dried milk, packet meals, and more. But before y...

The Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦΒΚ) is an invitation-only honors society that focuses on liberal arts and sciences. It is one of the oldest and most widely-respected academic organizations in the United States. Prior members include 17 presidents, 38 Supreme...

Cutting yourself off from society involves being sure about your reasons to do so. You will need to eliminate contact with other people, even loved ones, and stop using the services provided by contemporary society. Cutting yourself off from society is a...

Mastering the lead guitar is an art that, like anything else, takes time and practice. There are an almost infinite number of lead styles, tricks, scales, and techniques, but the following methods are meant to kick-start your lead playing in almost any ge...

Skinning a hunted animal is not easy or hard, but it is a necessary step in getting good quality meat from a wild creature. These instructions offer a basic guideline on how to begin the process as soon as the animal is dead.

Although the spellings are similar, the meanings of the three words have subtle differences. It will be easier to remember which word to use if you memorize some example sentences, or if you compare them to other words spelling in similar ways.

Chopsticks are an incredibly versatile eating utensil, though it usually takes a bit of practice to learn how to use and maneuver them properly. Wooden chopsticks are an especially great choice for beginners since they usually allow you to get a better gr...

Are you flummoxed with your flute tone? Is it too bright or airy for your taste? Never fear: there are some simple, straightforward things you can do to help improve your tone. You'll need to address the quality of your form and your practice sessions, an...

Unwanted hair on your face can be annoying and frustrating. You may have hair on your upper lip, your eyebrows, or your jawline that you’d like to remove. Rather than risk shaving your facial hair or shelling out money at a salon, do facial waxing at home...

Wood lathes can be used to create functional furniture components, beautiful decorative wood projects such as candlesticks and bowls, or even toys such as tops and yo yos. These machines range in size from hobby models that fit on a work bench to large i...

The Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is a very common virus. It can cause infectious mononucleosis (“mono”), especially in young adults and adolescents; however, not everyone gets mono, and some people have no symptoms at all, making the virus tough to spot.[1...

Jabber (XMPP) is an Open Source IM Protocol similar to Whatsapp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger. This wikiHow teaches you how to register a Jabber account.

Saturday nights are great times to relax and unwind after a long week of school or work. But if you live alone, have no weekend plans, or are single as a pringle, hanging solo on a Saturday night can get boring. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way! Ha...