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In today's society it is hard to be accepted as an obese or even overweight "attractive" female, but there are certain steps you can take to make yourself feel more attractive and consequently for other people to be attracted to you.

A titration is a technique used in chemistry to help determine the concentration of a reactant mixed within an unknown solution. The process involves adding a known solution to the unknown solution until a reaction occurs. Most often, this reaction is a c...

If you forgot to wear sunscreen after a long, sunny day outside, you’ve probably developed a farmer's tan on your arms, face and neck. These tan lines are unwanted and are known to stick around for the rest of the summer, leaving it hard to wear certain c...

Cricket bats are prone to cracking, especially if they aren’t strengthened properly before use. To harden your cricket bat, you’ll need to apply linseed oil to the bat first. Then, you can harden, or knock the bat in, by flattening out the wood fibers in...

You can get shocked if the dryer is plugged in. It's simple to change, all you need is a screwdriver and/or a 6.5mm socket.

A sugar rocket is a simple home project that uses potassium nitrate or KNO3 and powdered sugar as fuel. While it’s easy to make a sugar rocket, it’s also very dangerous, so use caution throughout your project. To build your rocket, you’ll need to make a r...

Puberty can be an exciting and terrifying time for anyone! Your body is developing, you're starting your period, and your mood is probably swinging all over the place. You may not be sure if you've really started puberty, especially because it usually beg...

Back in the day, the idea of putting your hands on a vinyl record was practically sacrilegious. But thanks to a few early disc jockeys’ courage and musical skill, DJing is now a valid art form and a profitable career path. If you’re interested in becoming...

The drum set is one of the coolest parts of any band, but there sure are a lot of pieces to put together before you can start jamming! When it comes to drum kits, the perfect setup is whatever makes playing feel easy and natural for you. Most kits are set...

The processor, or "CPU", is the central nervous system for your computer. Like all computer components, processors quickly become outdated and obsolete, with powerful new versions available on a regular basis. Upgrading your processor is one of the more e...

Journaling is a great way to process what you've read and develop your understanding of the text. Many teachers give response journal assignments to help students clarify what's read, solidify their reactions to and opinions on the text, and organize thei...

With today's mobile workforce, and telecommuting on the rise, conference calling—when three or more people in different locations talk on the phone at the same time—is becoming a common way of doing business. We'll show you how you do it.

If you got a bad grade on a test, quiz, or report card, your parents may be upset with you. It can be stressful to deal with your parents' anger, but remain calm and talk things out. If you promise to do better, and offer ways to bring your grades up, you...

Getting a fresh new haircut might improve your look, but dealing with itchiness and irritation afterwards isn’t fun. Itchiness might be caused by small hairs stuck to your clothes or skin, but if that itchiness doesn’t go away, it might also be caused by...

It’s fun watching your children frolic and play in the grass until you find dreadful grass stains. Grass stains are like a dye stain, which means they are difficult to remove. This is due to the complex proteins and coloring of the grass pigments. While d...

Sarcasm is when someone makes an observation that isn’t intended to be mistaken for truth in order to draw attention to a ridiculous situation. It’s often a rather aggressive verbal tool, though it can be used or disguised as humor. Sarcasm can be a way o...