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The Day of Silence is held every year on to protest anti-LGBTQ bullying in schools. Each year, the Day of Silence is held on a different day in April. It's usually held on the second Friday of April each year. This event is meant to echo the silence of th...

Tornadoes can be devastating acts of nature. These storms can reach winds of 300 mph (480 km/h), and can be destructive to neighborhoods and towns in mere minutes. In order to protect yourself and your family from this natural disaster, come up with a pla...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When writing a story, a convincing character is a must. Nobody likes reading a story where the characters are boring! Make sure you know your characters before you start your story.

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.

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...

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...

School uniforms can feel unstylish and frumpy, but they don’t have to be. It’s easy to make your uniform more exciting and fashion forward with just a few alterations. You can pick stylish items to go with your required wardrobe and amp up your outfit wit...

A panic attack can strike suddenly and without warning, sending your heart and mind racing and filling you with dread. It may be a single event or a recurrent pattern; in certain people, it might part of a chronic psychiatric problem called panic disorder...

You're confident that you've read the signs correctly and you're pretty sure that he's interested. So why hasn't he asked you out yet? Here are some helpful ideas to give him a push in the right direction. Don't overdo it though.

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...

A noseslide is a skateboarding trick in which you slide on a rail (or curb) on the nose edge (the front end) of your skateboard. You'll need to know a few other fundamental tricks before you're able to master a noseslide, including an ollie, kickturn, and...