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Maybe you already know that "merci" (mair-see) means "thank you" in French. But apart from thanking others, you should also know how to respond when someone says "merci" to you. In most informal situations, you can simply say "de rien" (duh ree-ehn). Howe...

Second-degree burns, also known as partial-thickness burns, are burns that affect the top 2 layers of your skin. They are normally caused when your skin is directly exposed to heat or flames, harsh chemicals, the sun, or damaged electrical cords or outlet...

Fly stitch is a holding stitch that can also be used for embroidery where you need to make a V or a Y shape to form part of the design. The stitching process pulls the thread down, making a slightly curved appearance. It is called the fly stitch because i...

Diarrhea is no fun for you or your toddler. In most cases, diarrhea will go away on its own after a few days, but there are some things that you can do to support your child’s recovery. Ensuring that your child stays hydrated is the highest priority, sinc...

In the U.S., if you are charged with a crime and cannot afford to pay for a private defense lawyer, the court will appoint a public defender (or, depending on the jurisdiction’s practice, a panel attorney) to represent you. The right to defense counsel is...

Gender dysphoria is when someone identifies as a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth – whether that gender is male, female, non-binary, genderfluid, or any other manifestation of gender. Dysphoria can present itself in many different way...

Identity theft can have devastating effects on your life. Your credit score might tank and you could be falsely accused of crimes. To recover from identity theft, you need to quickly put fraud alerts in place and report the theft to the authorities. Once...

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient (which used to be called the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient) was established by Karl Pearson in the early 1900s. It tells us how strongly things are related to each other, and what direction the relation...

Generally, you cannot move to another state if you are on probation until your probation ends. However, if you want to move for a good reason – such as to be closer to family or to accept a job offer – you may be able to have your probation transferred un...

Keeping your rabbit’s messes off the floor can be a pain. Litterbox training can reduce your trouble dramatically, but rabbits require a special type of litterbox setup. Making a comfortable litterbox encourages your rabbit to use it. Since rabbits love t...

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a subject of controversy in the autistic and autism communities. Some people say they or their children were abused. Others say it worked wonders. As someone who wants the best for your loved one, how can you tell the di...

Someone convicted of a crime may seek a pardon to restore his or her legal rights, such as the right to vote or serve on a jury. Pardons for federal crimes are issued by the President of the United States, while pardons for state crimes are issued by the...

When hiring a new employee, getting proof of past employment may be one of the most important things you can do to help ensure you're hiring someone who has the knowledge and experience necessary to do the job. At the same time, it's one of the easiest th...

If you receive a summons for jury duty, you typically must appear in court. If you disobey this order, you may be subject to stiff fines or even jail time. However, the federal government and each state recognize legitimate reasons why you may be excused...

Whether you are an avid backpacker or a car camper, you will probably experience wear and tear on your outdoor equipment at some point. Between rocks, trees, fire, and wildlife you are bound to get a hole in your tent but instead of replacing the entire t...

Ringworm is a fungal skin condition that commonly affects many species, including horses. The fungus is generally either Trichophyton mentagrophytes or Microsporum species. Unfortunately, this fungus and its spores are very hardy and can survive for weeks...