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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...
How to Disassemble, Transport, and Reassemble a PC
Moving in itself can be an overwhelming endeavor...add a home computer to the mix and things can get frustrating. This article guides the reader step by step through how to disassemble, transport and reassemble any PC.
How to Steam Press a Sweater or Other Knit Garment
You can't iron a sweater, and there are some garments that will be ruined if you try to iron them. Here's how to get your sweater looking like new again.
How to Be Positive
When we think of the word “positive,” most of us probably think “happy.” However, happiness isn’t the only type of positivity. There are many ways to be more positive in your life, even when you’re experiencing sadness, anger, or challenges.[1] X Trust...
How to Persuade an Atheist to Become Christian
Talking about Christianity with an atheist can be a difficult experience. Some atheists are deeply opposed to religion, some find it uninteresting, and others respect it as a different lifestyle. If you want to talk about religion with an atheist, it's im...
How to Be Talented
Talent tends to refer to that inborn skill that everyone seems to be born with. It's true that having a talent can help you in life, and that it's good to try to identify and practice that skill. However, try to avoid placing too much importance on findin...
How to Divide Fractions by a Whole Number
Dividing fractions by a whole number isn't as hard as it looks. To divide a fraction by a whole number, all you have to do is to convert the whole number into a fraction, find the reciprocal of that fraction, and multiply the result by the first fraction....