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How to Tell a Horse's Age by Its Teeth
"Long in the tooth" and "never look a gift horse in the mouth" are both expressions arising from the practice of aging a horse by looking at its teeth. This practice uses a number of factors to gauge the animal's age. These include the angle at which the...
How to Get Rid of a Throat Infection
A throat infection (or sore throat) can make it difficult for you to swallow due to swelling and tenderness. Some common causes could include allergies, respiratory infection, strep throat, flu, tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils), or mononucleosis....
How to Groom Your Collie
Collies are herding dogs with thick manes that require regular grooming. Rough Collies have very long, full coats while Smooth Collies have shorter, sleeker fur. Both types have dense double-coats that protect their skin and regulate their body temperatur...
How to Recover Deleted History from Your Browser
To recover Internet history, you need to understand certain important aspects. One of them is where the Internet history get stored. The Internet history gets stored in the Windows Registry. There are also chances that the Internet history may get stored...
How to Stop a Zit from Bleeding
A pimple usually doesn't bleed unless you've picked at or tried to pop it. Although you should refrain from popping zits to avoid scarring, sometimes the urge is irresistible. If you do pop a zit, you need to take steps to stop the bleeding and prevent it...
How to Estimate Fractions
Estimating (or making an educated guess) can be very helpful when it comes to fractions. If you're trying to figure out certain proportions without having the data or time to come to a precise answer, making a proper estimation will set you on the right t...
How to Maintain White Hair
Whether you’re a silver fox or you’ve bleached your hair platinum blond in your quest to look just like Marilyn Monroe, white hair is hard to maintain. It has a tendency to look yellow and dull, and white hair is fragile, especially if your hair is color-...
How to Use a Double Boiler
Double boilers allow you to heat your recipe or project using steam. Not only does it distribute heat more evenly, but it also gives you more control. You can use double boilers to melt chocolate for dipping, drizzling, or candy-making. You can also use d...
How to Solve Multivariable Linear Equations in Algebra
Multivariable linear equations are equations that have two or more unknowns (generally represented by 'x' and 'y'). There are multiple ways that you can solve these equations, including elimination and substitution.
How to Calculate a Discount
Calculating a discount is one of the most useful math skills you can learn. You can apply it to tips at a restaurant, sales in stores, and setting rates for your own services. The basic way to calculate a discount is to multiply the original price by the...
How to Glue Wood Together
Thanks to the strong nature of wood glues, there are several options for any home project. If applied, clamped and dried correctly, the wood is more likely to split than to come apart at the glued joint. Be sure to choose the right glue for your job.
How to Overwinter Lily Bulbs
Although lilies tend may seem like rather exotic plants, they are fairly hardy and will survive winters outdoors in many locations (through zones 5-9). However, gardeners in colder, wetter climates may prefer to lift their lily bulbs for overwintering in...
How to Test Yourself for HPV Genital Warts
HPV, otherwise known as the Human Papillomavirus, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. One of the most notable symptoms of this condition is the appearance of wart-like growths around the genitals. If you are concerned you have contr...
How to Winterize Calla Lily Bulbs
Hardy varieties of Calla lily tend to be white and will survive overwintering outdoors in many climates. More tender varieties are usually colored and may not overwinter as well. For this reason, many gardeners protect Calla bulbs over the winter months....
How to Get a Learner's Driving License in Bangladesh
Learners driving license is one of the prerequisites to get the actual driving license in Bangladesh. This is issued by Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). After getting a learners driving license, you will get 2-3 months for your driving training...
Navigating by the Stars: Find North, South, & More
Before the GPS or the compass, your main means of finding your way was star navigation. Although today’s technology makes finding your way easier, it’s still fun to learn how stars are used for navigation. You can find north, south, east, or west by learn...