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How to Punish Your Kids for Smoking
Everyone is well aware of the health risks associated to smoking, yet teenagers are still eager to try it. Many teens try smoking due to peer pressure, as a way to rebel against authority, or due to exposure to adults who smoke.[1] X Research source...
How to Ask a Person if They're Single
If you have recently met someone who you want to date, then it is important to find out if the person is available. This can be tricky, and you might be worried about coming off as nosy or too eager. However, there are some simple ways to find out if a pe...
How to Upgrade Your Life As a Teenager
You may want to make sure you get the most out of your teenage years. Working hard as a teen can help you develop good habits you can carry into adulthood. There are a variety of ways you can upgrade your life as a teenager. Figure out your goals and pass...
How to Impress a Girl Who's Way out of Your League
Everyone loves her, you love her, and you think you’re just the average person she’ll never give a glance. In other words, you think she’s out of your league. In reality, being “out of your league” is a negative mindset that you trap yourself in, and you...
How to Cope With the Loss of a Loved One
At some point in life, everyone loses someone they love. This is one of the most difficult life events imaginable. You need to be able to cope in a way that's healthy, even if it's painful. In the direct aftermath, allow yourself to work through your emot...
6 Ways to Repair a USB Flash Drive
Is your USB flash drive not working? For software or driver issues, you can scan and repair your flash drive using your PC or Mac's built-in repair utility, which won't harm your files. If your USB drive has corrupt data, you can reformat it—but keep in m...
How to Prepare a Humidor
Owning a humidor is a great way to preserve the flavor of your cigars and prolong their life. Before you can begin using your humidor, you need to do some prep work. You will need to season the humidor and assure the humidity levels are adequate to safely...
How to Make Your Eyes Water
When your eyes water, fluid comes from your tear glands, which are also called lacrimal glands, to help protect your eyes from the elements and irritants.[1] X Research source Your eyes can also tear up as a result of intense emotion or phys...
How to Use Affect and Effect
Do you have trouble deciding when to use affect and when to use effect? This is a common and understandable problem in English because the two words sound remarkably similar (if not identical) and have related - though distinct - meanings. Luckily, it's e...
How to Catch Pike
Pike, or Esox, are a freshwater fish that are known for their elongated bodies and sharp teeth. Native to North America and parts of Eurasia, these fish are predatory by nature and will chase down large bait with relative ease. To reel in pike, you need t...
How to Destroy a Hard Drive
Do you have an inaccessible or otherwise worthless hard drive filled with sensitive data? Do you want to be sure that data never sees the light of day? Once you’ve wiped your hard drive, consider one of these options to further protect your data. This wik...
How to Stop Speeding
Speeding is not only against the law, but also wastes gas and increases the risk of accidents. To solve speeding, it’s important to identify the source of the problem. You may not pay enough attention to the speed limit, feel stressed out, or didn’t give...
How to Clean Your Fingernails
Looking for some creative nail-cleaning tips? Fingernails are like magnets for dirt, grime, and grease. But with a little extra care, you can keep them looking healthy and feeling strong. We're teaching you everything you need to know—so read on and learn...
How to Read Binary
Trying to read a string of binary 1's and 0's can seem a daunting task. However, with a bit of logic we can figure out what they mean. Humans have adapted to use a base ten number system simply because we have ten fingers. Computers, on the other hand (no...
How to Create a Mailing List for Blogger
When you create a new blog entry in Blogger, you may want to alert all your friends and family. Blogger only has the option to send an e-mail to a single address. Using Google Groups you can forward this e-mail to a whole list of people.
How to Remove Ball Point Pen Stains from Cotton
The pen you had in your pocket leaked, or you wiped your sleeve across a page of ink that was not dry yet. Now you have a stain on your favorite cotton shirt or pair of jeans! If you just toss the garment in the wash as usual, the stain will likely become...