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How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight
A 2018 study shows the median lifespan of overweight dogs is about 2.5 years shorter than that of dogs at healthy weights.[1] X Research source Dogs that are overweight are more susceptible to illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, canc...
How to Shift Gears on a Bike
Tired of pushing your "fixie" up the hill? Getting a bike with gears makes riding more comfortable and efficient whether you're climbing mountains or cruising city streets. Understanding the basics of how gears work can completely change the way you ride...
How to Throw a Glow Party
One of the hottest new trends at house parties, fraternity ragers, and birthday bashes around the world is the glow party! At this type of party, guests are encouraged to wear fluorescent clothing and glow-in-the dark accessories which illuminate under th...
How to Train an Adult Dog
It is important to train your dog, whether small or large, young or old. Besides helping it behave better, training a dog will improve its relationship with you. In addition, training a dog what it can and cannot do, and to always respond to your commands...
How to Make an Arctic Brain Freeze Cocktail
Choose to make this drink during the summer or on one of the those pesky, humid days. With a splash of melon, this freeze drink will satisfy a hot body.
How to Change the Language in a Wikipedia
Have you ever wanted to write in a language version of Wikipedia - but you can not speak the language? Maybe you want to take away obvious vandalism, or add an interwiki link? But you can't figure out where you should click "Edit this page"? Then this is...
3 Ways to Make a Homemade Flag
Flags are a fun and easy craft project for kids that can be made using materials in your own home. All you need to for a great flag is some art supplies and a little imagination!
How to Treat a Knee Sprain
A knee sprain is an injury to the ligaments in the knee, which are the tough, elastic-like bands in the knee that connect your bones together and hold your joints in place. A sprain can affect many of the ligaments in your knee by tearing the fibers of th...
How to Take a Detox Bath
Sweating is your body's natural way of detoxifying. Soaking in hot water can assist in pulling harmful toxins from your skin.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source De...
How to Improve Your 1500M Run Time
The 1500m race is one of the longer races in track. Since it is a longer run, having the correct form is very important. Running properly will help you conserve energy and run more efficiently, as well as faster. By increasing your cadence, i.e., your ste...
How to Calm an Upset or Angry Child
When children get upset, it can be hard to calm them down. Consistently upset children are going to stress you out. They can also get themselves into trouble in school and other places. Whether you are the parent of a child or watching after someone else'...
How to Cite Sources
When you paraphrase or quote information from another source in a research paper, essay, or other written work, cite the original source of the information. Otherwise, your readers believe you are trying to pass this information off as your original thoug...
How to Pet a Dolphin
Dolphins are intelligent, social animals, who are rightly admired by people around the world. In controlled environments with trained animals, it is possible to pet a dolphin carefully. In the wild, petting a dolphin can be dangerous for the human and dis...
How to Make a Star with String
Making string figures is a pastime that kids and adults throughout the world have enjoyed for thousands of years. It's also really fun! If you've made the Cup and Saucer you're just a couple steps away from making the Star!
How to Make Movie Credits
Do you want to credit those who were involved in your movie? You'll want to make your credits visually appealing so your audience will want to stay in their seats and watch all the rolling text! Plus, adding beginning and end titles to your movies gives t...
How to Be Carefree (Teens)
Work, school, sports, clubs, family, and friends can make it seem like you’re being pulled in so many different directions that you have little time to yourself. While being busy isn’t necessarily a bad thing, you shouldn’t let such obligations dominate...