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A bohemian person is someone who lives and acts by a different set of conventional rules and practices than the average person. If this sounds appealing and you're hoping to become more of an artistic free spirit, there are things you can do to make it ha...

Battery acid spills can seem scary, but with the right tools, you can get it cleaned up in no time. It’s important to wear gloves, safety goggles, and a face mask and identify the type of battery before cleaning up battery acid. Double-bag the battery and...

It can be extremely nerve-racking knowing you have to ballroom dance when you don’t know how. If you don’t know how to ballroom dance, you can fake it until you make it. Maybe you’ll end up learning a few things about it in the process.

People often misuse the words than and then. It’s a common mistake, in part because the words are pronounced similarly or in some cases because you simply don't know the difference. However, it is important to know in which situations you would use each...

Sautéing is way to pan-fry vegetables using a small amount of fat. It cooks the vegetables in such a way that they remain firm and retain their integrity and nutritional content, while still being cooked all the way through. Sautéed vegetables are a quick...

A Wiffle ball is a plastic ball featuring 8 holes on 1 side and no holes on the other side. The way you angle these holes will impact how the ball flies and curves on its way to the batter. Each pitcher does things a little differently, so try practicing...

You may have heard that Polish is a difficult language. However, it is quite possible to speak it with a little bit of work. Start by learning how to pronounce the Polish alphabet. Once you've mastered these sounds, you will be able to pronounce any word...

Driving a go kart can be really fun, but it’s also a skill that you have to develop. When you first start go-karting, work on mastering the basics of driving the kart. Then, you can use advanced techniques to increase your speed. If you want to improve yo...

The object of this game is for an audience to figure out how two people are communicating "telepathically." The name is both a joke about fake "black magic" psychic powers and a hint for the audience to help them guess how the game works. Even once the au...

“Just do your best!” How many times have you heard that piece of advice? As simple as it sounds, many of us don’t consistently put all our effort into the things we do. But although it’s possible to scrape by at school and work doing the bare minimum, rea...

Have you ever tried to catch someone stealthily by surprise, only to have them turn around and ask why you're making so much noise? Have you ever attempted to sneak out of your house and been caught before you made it out your front door? Being stealthy t...

Don't you just hate it when you sleep just an hour too long and now you're late to work again, for the third day this month? Setting the alarm clock on your Motorola Razr phone can help stop this problem!

If you're applying to grad school, you'll probably have to write a statement of purpose. Usually two or three pages in length, your statement of purpose can make or break your application. If you focus on conveying your interests and experiences using spe...

Most Giant African Millipedes live either in the wild or in a zoo. They are often a featured attraction in bug exhibits at zoos, because they are large and interesting to observe. It is possible for you to purchase and raise your own Giant African Millipe...

Your relationship is getting kind of serious and now your girlfriend wants you to meet her mom. How do you make a good impression and win her mom over so she likes you? Don't worry—we've put together the best tips for impressing your girlfriend's mom, inc...

Choosing a safe screen name in applications such as instant messengers can mean the difference between, in extreme cases, life or death, or, in more regular cases, the difference between getting stalked and cyber-bullied and not having these things happen...