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How to Make a Match Rocket
Would you like to make a cheap and easy matchstick rocket? With basic household supplies, you can make one that shoots up to 40 ft (12m)! Unless you work for NASA, assume there'll be a few duds and make several at once. This does involve high temperatures...
How to Read a Book Faster
Do you ever feel like you read too slowly? Is it hard to finish a book because you can't focus? Or maybe you'd like to get the important information out of a book faster while also speed reading. Whatever the case may be, if you want to learn how to read...
Musical Chairs: Rules & Fun Variations for Kids
Musical chairs is a fun and exciting game for kids (and adults) to play. Not only is the game perfect for energetic kiddos, but it can also help larger groups of any age interact and have fun together. In this article, we’ll teach you how to play or host...
How to Celebrate Passover: Rules, Rituals, Foods, & More
Passover (called Pesach in Hebrew) is one of the most important holidays in Judaism. It lasts for 8 consecutive days, commemorates the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt, and is celebrated annually either in March or April, depending on the dates in...
How to Read Faster
Are you keen to become a faster reader? Reading faster isn't about plowing through books or texts without comprehending or enjoyment; it's about learning to pick up the speed and still take in the information in an enjoyable way. See Step 1 below to get s...
How to Reduce Anxiety About Driving if You're a Teenager
Do you want to learn how to overcome your driving anxiety and secure your driver's license? You've come to the right place. Driving anxiety is common, and fortunately, there are plenty of steps you can take to address it. With some practice and a few anxi...
How to Dress Kinderwhore Like Courtney Love
Kinderwhore is a fashion style that was popular in the 1990s thanks to punk and grunge singers like Kat Bjelland from Babes in Toyland and Courtney Love from Hole. The idea behind kinderwhore style is a subversion of traditional notions of femininity, so...
How to Dribble a Basketball
When you see an NBA player juke a defender out with a lightning fast between-the-legs, behind-the-back dribble, you're watching the skill of someone with many years of practice. If you're an absolute beginner at basketball, even a basic dribble can be int...
How to Order a Drink at a Bar
Ordering a drink at a bar can be very intimidating if you aren’t familiar with the process. Fortunately, with a little practice, you can order a drink like a seasoned expert. First, choose what kind of drink you want to have. Next, order the drink from yo...
How to Be Graceful
Being graceful is about more than just not tripping over yourself. It’s not only a way of carrying your body, but of maintaining control over your actions as well as your thoughts. People who are graceful are naturally elegant without being aloof, and the...
How to Carve a Watermelon T Rex Dinosaur
T. Rex (Tyrannosaurus Rex), one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that lived during the late Cretaceous period is still a popular symbol in our culture. This gorgeous watermelon T Rex is ideal for a child's party, a humorous addition to an office or ho...
How to Organise a Gig
Ever been to a local gig and had a good time? Well, here's your chance to run your own gig, make some cash and have fun! All it takes is a little determination and some confidence. Organising a live music event isn't nearly as hard as you would think!
How to Play 7 Minutes in Heaven
The game 7 Minutes in Heaven is a party game played mostly by teenagers. Two people are chosen to spend 7 minutes alone in a dark, enclosed space. During this time, you can do whatever you choose. Many players use this time to talk privately or take part...
Your Complete Guide to Pinochle: Setup, Gameplay, & Scoring
Pinochle is a card game where you make different combinations, or “melds,” of cards as well as win cards during the round to earn points. Even though Pinochle has been around since the early 1900s, it’s still tons of fun to play and has a lot of strategy....
How to Do a Plie in Ballet
A plié is a simple ballet step that is learned while covering the basics. Although it’s often taught to beginners, it’s one of the most important movements that you’ll learn because it’s used in so many different dance steps. By nailing the right form and...
How to Do a 21 Card Card Trick
The 21 card trick doesn’t require any kind of sleight of hand, so it’s the perfect trick for beginners to learn. The trick relies on math to work, and it practically performs itself. As the magician, you’ll have your audience volunteer pick any card from...