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Being shy isn’t unusual but it can make it difficult to approach the girl you have a crush on. Instead of allowing your fear of rejection to prevent you from approaching your crush, you can work to overcome your insecurities and make yourself a confident...

The molecular formula is an important piece of information for any chemical compound. The molecular formula tells you which atoms are present in the compound, and how many of each are present. You will need to know the empirical formula to calculate the m...

You’ve talked with this guy a few times, and you feel like sparks are beginning to fly. How do you keep the conversation going without seeming desperate? Don’t panic. We have a lot of tips and suggestions that may help breathe some new life into your day-...

Entertaining people is an art. To truly entertain people, you don't need to juggle, tell knock-knock jokes, or do back-flips. Though these things can work in small doses, the best thing you can do is to be attuned to what the crowd needs and to keep peopl...

Are you stuck with a stiff, slow-turning Rubik's cube? There are several improvements that can make your cube spin like a dream. None of them can replace practice, but every edge counts, especially if you plan to take your cube to competitions.

You’re cruising down the road, enjoying your drive, when all of a sudden that most mysterious of indicators turns on: “Check Engine”. What does it mean? The engine is a pretty vast and intricate machine, so “checking the engine” isn’t going to produce man...

Turning an iPod Classic off is really just putting it into a deep sleep state. Since the iPod Classic doesn't run any power-draining apps in the background like the iPod Touch, sleep mode is still an effective way to shut down your iPod and conserve power...

Automator is a handy application that comes included with Mac OS X, so it should already be on your Mac computer. Here's how to rename a lot of files at once in Mac OS X using Automator.

When most people think of chocolate, they think of fattening, sugary sweets that ruin diets. However, pure cocoa powder may actually be able to help you lose weight, and it may even lower your risk for heart disease and other health conditions. In this ar...

Corns are usually caused by repetitive, constant friction to your toes and feet. These small, thick areas of raised skin can cause pain and discomfort as you go about your daily life. Experts agree that you can remove corns from your toes by softening the...

You know those perfect influencer selfies that pop up in your feed? Sure, there's an art to taking attention-grabbing selfies, but when it comes down to it, all you really need are a couple of easy camera tips and a great pose. We’ve got you covered—wheth...

Oftentimes when we go to local eateries, ordering tea means getting served with a tray that includes a mug of hot water, some milk on the side, and a tea bag. It’s much easier for cafés to do it this way, instead of pouring out real tea that’s stored in a...

OptiFine for Minecraft lets you customize in-game animations and lighting to improve your gameplay on less-powerful computers. It's easy to install OptiFine as a standalone configuration, which means you won't even need Minecraft Forge. If you use Forge a...

Breastfeeding is not only great for your baby, but for most women it also has the advantage of burning some extra calories, which can help to shed extra pounds gained during pregnancy. Losing weight while breastfeeding should be approached with care and c...

Endermen may seem strange but harmless when you first notice them in the vibrant world of Minecraft, yet they can be fearsome foes when provoked! When night falls, Endermen start appearing in the Overworld, so it’s important to know how to prevent their a...

Women are genetically predisposed to storing excess fat in their hips, thighs and buttocks. If you find you have "love handles," fatty deposits on your hips and obliques, then reducing overall body fat is the best way to get rid of them. Exercising and ea...