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How to Do the Helicopter
The helicopter, also known as the coffee grinder, is one of the most basic breakdancing moves. Once you get this move down, you can use it to transition into more complicated moves, such as the flare, the windmill, or the handstand. To do the helicopter,...
How to Creep People Out
Do you ever get so annoyed with someone that you'd do anything to get them to back off? Well, here's an easy way how to do that exact thing.
How to Remove Paint from Walls
When it comes to home improvement projects, it's great to know that with the right equipment and methods, no paint job is permanent, and removal is often an easy process! Whether you have come to regret a color choice or make a mistake, paint can be strip...
How to Fry Plantains
Fried plantains are a delicious side dish or dessert traditional to many Latin American countries. Fried green plantains - tostones - are crispy and savory, often served in place of fried potatoes. Fried sweet plantains topped with cinnamon and sugar make...
How to Peel Plums
Peeled plums are perfect for pies, jam, cakes, and baby food. If you try to peel a plum by simply pulling back the skin, you'll end up with a sticky mess on your hands. Instead, blanch the plums and then place them in an ice bath or trim the skin off with...
How to Stay Safe on the Internet (for Kids)
If you're a kid who likes to use the Internet, you'll need to know how to stay safe while browsing. The Internet can help kids of any age with academics and social networking with friends, but it can also lead to dangerous situations if you don't follow t...
Simple Steps to Install JavaFX on Linux
JavaFX is a Java platform for creating and delivering rich Internet applications that can run across a wide variety of connected devices. Oracle JavaFX 2.0 has been completely re-written and it's installation methods have changed so now you are required...
How to Choose Flowers for the Bridesmaids' Bouquets
You’re getting married, you’ve already made most of the countless choices that come with planning a wedding, and one of the few things left to decide is which flowers will go into the bridesmaids’ bouquets. This process can be an added stress, but if you...
How to Conduct an Interview Via Email
With the modern era of mobile connectivity, people's accessibility has increased and they have more options to communicate. However, people are as busy as ever and are increasingly hard to catch. Journalists face challenges when attempting to write storie...
How to Make a Candy Bouquet
A candy bouquet is a sweet gift for any occasion, and making a bouquet from candy is almost as much fun as receiving it. Use your imagination and make a colorful, personalized perfect for Valentine's Day or a birthday that your friend/loved one won't ever...
How to Make Cabinet Doors
Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets - and the longevity of the cabinets. The secret lies in the workmanship and quality of materials used to make cabinet doors.
How to Find the Perimeter of a Polygon
A polygon is any two-dimensional shape that has straight lines. There are both regular polygons, which are shapes with equal sides, and irregular polygons, which are shapes with different side lengths. The methods for finding the perimeter of regular and...
How to Act Cool Around Your Crush (for Girls)
Acting natural around your crush can feel like an impossible challenge. How are you supposed to be fun and confident when you’ve got an army of butterflies in your stomach? Start by acknowledging your feelings and realizing that your crush is just another...
How to Stay Out of Trouble
Sometimes it may seem like you’re always getting into trouble with your teachers or your parents and that no matter what you do you just can’t seem to get things right. The best thing to do is to stop trouble before it starts. It’s always possible to star...
How to Copy Files in Linux: A Complete Guide
This wikiHow teaches you how to copy and paste a file on a Linux computer. The command line can be used to copy and paste files, or you can use the keyboard shortcuts or your computer's right-click function if you're using a version of Linux that has a us...
How to Decrease Your Brain Age
You might have heard the phrase "young at heart," but did you know it actually has more to do with your brain? According to an article published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, if you feel younger than you actually are, it's because your brain age is...