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How to Apologize to a Teacher
Sometimes we make mistakes. Nobody's perfect. But if you did something that hurt your teacher, it's important to apologize and make amends for what you did. Apologizing can take a lot of courage, but it will heal your relationship and improve your interac...
How to Be Happy Being Yourself
It’s easy to wish you looked like or acted like someone else, or had the cushy job or great boyfriend that someone else has. No matter who you are, you can learn to be happy and fulfilled with your life. Take time to appreciate your talents and character...
How to Deal With Your Period
Having a period is a natural part of many people's lives. It can be frustrating and stressful at times, and painful or uncomfortable at others. However, when you are prepared physically and mentally for your period, it can be much easier to deal with. By...
How to Dig for Fossils
Finding fossils can be an adventurous and exciting hobby! Each discovery is a window into an ancient world, and you can often take a piece of that mystery home with you. Start by finding fossil sites to visit. Make sure to bring the proper tools for the t...
How to Make a Computer Diary
Do you want to keep a diary but think it's too risky to write on paper? Well, this guide tells you how to make a top-secret diary on your computer!
How to Create and Hide a Geocache
Geocaching is a relatively new, family-friendly hobby where participants use GPS technology to seek geocaches hidden by fellow geocachers. At its heart is creating and hiding geocaches.
How to Get Over a Cheating Boyfriend
Being cheated on can make you feel a range of emotions, such as rejection, sadness, humiliation, and even anger. You may even question yourself and wonder what you did wrong. For starters, if someone cheated on you, it’s their fault—not yours. Take approp...
How to Read a Book If You Don't Enjoy Reading
Although reading is an activity most people do on a daily basis, some people do not enjoy it. If you don't enjoy reading, don't feel bad: you aren't alone. In fact, the number of people who don't read books has tripled since 1978, and about a quarter of A...
How to Draw Chibis for Beginners
If you're new to drawing manga, practice making chibi characters. These short figures are recognizable for their oversized heads, cute faces, and small bodies. Since they're so petite, you can keep their features simple and still end up with effective cha...
How to Get Wider Shoulders
Wide shoulders are a desirable physical trait for many people. However, it can be difficult to get this kind of physique. If you are interested in building up your shoulder muscles with strength training exercises, then there are several great exercises t...
How to Grow Catnip
Catnip is an herb famous for its euphoric effect on cats. It also has a sedative effect on humans, and is extracted as an essential oil and used in tea. Its medicinal uses include treating headaches, nausea, and helping with anxiety or sleep disorders. It...
How to Flick a Zippo Lighter
Got a Zippo lighter and want to get better or more creative with opening and lighting it? There are several cool ways you can flick a Zippo lighter open, from simply opening your lighter with your thumb, to flicking and lighting the Zippo on your pants.
How to Recognize an Online Predator
Technology can be a positive, fun part of life. Many people, especially young adults, enjoy spending a lot of time online. Unfortunately, the digital world can have just as many dangers as the "real" world. Online predators are one of the greatest threats...
How to Find Your Engine's Top Dead Center (TDC)
Top dead center, sometimes referred to as TDC, is the point in which the piston in the number one cylinder position of your engine is at its highest point on the compression stroke. You may need to identify top dead center in order to install a new distr...
How to Build a TARDIS Replica
Wouldn't it be great to hop aboard the TARDIS from the BBC Series Doctor Who and take a trip through time and space? wikiHow tried contacting The Doctor––alas with no luck (yet)–– but we were able to locate plans to build your own. Since we have yet to de...
How to Get Someone to Leave You Alone
Getting unwanted and excessive attention can be very uncomfortable or even scary. It can be difficult to tell the person that you are not interested in reciprocating contact, especially if he is a former friend, co-worker or past romantic partner. The way...