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17 Ways to Be More Proactive in Your Everyday Life
Do you always feel as though you're reacting to things that happen to you rather than taking the reins in your life? People who are proactive take active control of their lives and the direction they're headed in. If you want to be more proactive, you've...
How to Win at SimCity 3000
Sim City 3000 is a fun game where you get to act as Mayor for a town. This article will give you some strategies and tips, but no cheat codes. Also, there is no "winning"at this game.
How to Make a Paintbrush
Making your own paintbrushes allows you to create customized brushes that provide a wide range of different textures and qualities to your brushstrokes. Paintbrushes can be made from a wide variety of different materials, many of which you probably alread...
How to Transfer Images from Computer to Mobile Phone
This wikiHow teaches you how to copy or move photos from your computer onto your phone. You can do this with iTunes for an iPhone, or you can connect your phone via a USB charging cable if you have an Android, though you'll need a program to open the Andr...
How to Write Electron Configurations for Atoms of Any Element
An atom's electron configuration is a numeric representation of its electron orbitals. Electron orbitals are differently-shaped regions around an atom's nucleus where electrons are mathematically likely to be located. An electron configuration can quickly...
How to Make Time Pass Quickly when Looking Forward to Something
Have you ever been so excited that you couldn’t sleep, like on the night before your birthday or a big holiday? Sometimes, if you’re really looking forward to something, the time can seem to just drag on and on. 5 minutes can feel like 5 years. But there’...
How to Play Pass the Parcel
A favourite kids' party game that can also be a great game for adults just by making slight variations. The idea is to pass around a parcel wrapped in many layers that has a gift in the middle. In the musical variety, the parcel can only be passed when mu...
How to Light a Chanukah Menorah
Chanukah (also spelled Hanukah or Hannukah) is the Jewish festival of lights and feast of dedication, a joyous holiday that celebrates the miracle of one day's quantity of oil burning for eight days in the menorah in the Temple of Jerusalem. The central f...
How to Choose an Electric Guitar
Is there anything better than plugging in? If you want to strap on an electric guitar and start wailing away like your personal guitar heroes, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you want to get started playing guitar for the first time, or jus...
How to Make Potions (for Small Kids)
Glitter, galaxies, fizz, and fun! Make potions with your kids and help them discover the joy of science! You can mix together different ingredients that you most likely already have at home to make fizzing potions, or combine paint, glitter, and cotton ba...
How to Cure a Child's Stomach Ache
When your child doesn’t feel well, you want to do everything in your power to help them feel better. Stomach aches are common and they may be caused by any number of reasons. By ruling out emergencies, comforting your child, and providing natural relief y...
How to Make a Comic Book
Making a comic book entirely from scratch can be a time-consuming process, but it’s also incredibly rewarding and creatively fulfilling. To make a comic from scratch, start by creating some characters and a plot for your story. Then, compose a script and...
How to Hold Your Breath Underwater
Whether you want to hold your breath to impress your friends or be a faster swimmer, you'll need to practice holding your breath for long periods of time. Proper breathing techniques will help you be able to stay underwater longer without needing air. Thi...
How to Shoot a Rubber Band With One Hand
Ever had a rubber band that you wanted to shoot at someone? This guide will show you how to shoot a rubber band effectively.
How to Flintknap
A flint knapper is an individual who shapes stone through the process of knapping or striking with another object (lithic reduction). A common skill until the discovery of smelting, the human race relied on this technique to create tools and weapons for m...
How to Photograph the Night Sky
If you have a cell phone in your pocket or have access to a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR), you can easily take gorgeous photos of the night sky. To improve your astrophotography, avoid shooting in the automatic setting. If you're using a DSLR, program...