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How to Survive the First Day of School
The first day of school marks the end of summer, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your fun for the year! You can use the school year as a time to start fresh with new classes, new friendships, and new knowledge. To survive the first day of school, you...
How to Come Out As a Gay or Lesbian Teen
Your sexual orientation is an important part of who you are. If you're ready to share that with others, that's great! Coming out can feel scary and really emotional, but that's normal. It can also make you feel more confident and help strengthen your rela...
How to Realize Your True Potential
Every human being, regardless of race, sex, or any other characteristic, has the incredible capacity to realize their potential: to feel confident, joyful, and fulfilled. Though it will be no easy task, there are several concrete steps and changes you can...
How to Get Close to a Girl
Getting close to people is sometimes difficult. It is especially difficult when you want to get close to a girl for romantic reasons. As a result, you need to be very careful, move slowly, act naturally, and respect the girl you’re trying to get close to....
How to Make New Friends at School
If you’re new to a school or you have a tendency to be shy and introverted or tend to not get out of your comfort zone, making new friends at school might seem like a challenge. Luckily, you can overcome that challenge by looking for people with the same...
How to Play the Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo, also known as a “didj,” is a woodwind instrument from Australia that was originally made out of trees hollowed out by termites. Now, you can purchase a variety of styles of didj that can produce a deep, calming tone when played. To learn t...
How to Make a Homemade Bubble Mixture (With and Without Glycerin)
It's really easy to whip up your own bubble solution using ingredients you probably have on hand. We'll give you a few quick bubble solution recipes—one for simple bubbles using just a few ingredients and one for bubbles that last longer before they pop....
How to Collect Chicken Eggs
If you live in an area where raising chickens is permitted, you may have considered having your own backyard chicken pen. Raising chickens can provide you with fresh eggs every day, which you can either eat at home or sell for a small profit. Learning how...
How to Draw a Stick Figure
There are many times that you would like to illustrate a page or tell a story without using too many words. Stick figures can be modified depending on how you want to use them. Start with the basic figure, then make changes as you go along. Learning the a...
5 Simple Ways to Take a Full-Page Screenshot
Are you trying to capture a screenshot of your entire screen? Whether you're using a PC or Mac, you'll be able to save your screen's contents with a few clicks. You can even take a Scrolling Screenshot on Android or a Full Page screenshot on iOS. This wik...
How to Calm Down
Anger, stress, and anxiety are enough to get anyone worked up. While it might seem impossible to control your emotions, you can teach yourself to calm down. This valuable skill can help you cope with unexpected situations and emotions. Learn physical and...
How to Snap Your Fingers
Whether you're trying to get the attention of your butler or just jamming along to your favorite song, there's nothing like knowing how to give a sharp, loud snap of your fingers. Snapping comes easier for some people than for others, but with a little pr...
How to Play Backgammon
The fact that people have been playing Backgammon for over 5,000 years is proof enough that it’s really fun. It's actually one of the oldest board games! The game looks complicated at first, but it’s surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. Read on...
How to Stop Repetitive Bad Memories
Some bad experiences seem impossible to forget. Bad memories can become all-consuming, affecting daily life, relationships and even hope for the future. Using mindfulness or exposure therapy may help alleviate the anxiety bad memories can cause. Ultimatel...
How to Calculate the Distance from Lightning
A thunderstorm is approaching, and suddenly you see lightning followed by a deafening clap of thunder. It sounded close -- really close. Calculating the distance from lightning can just give you peace of mind if you're in a safe location, or it can help y...
How to Survive a Long Fall
What can you do if you slip off a scaffolding 10 stories above the ground, or find yourself free falling when your parachute fails? It can happen any time, but it’s not always easy to fall.The odds are not on your side, but survival is possible. If you ca...