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Fluffy buttermilk pancakes are a staple at any good diner, but they're also easy to whip up at home! To get pancakes that are light and puffy, use baking soda and baking powder that hasn't expired so it reacts properly with the buttermilk. Once you've mad...

Martial law occurs when a military assumes the responsibility of governance. The rights of citizens are usually limited during martial law, and democratic processes are eliminated in favor of authoritarian power. Though it may not be easy, there are ways...

Navigating the depths of love is hard to say the least. This is especially true when you're trying to be a good friend and tasked with investigating the true feelings of a friend's crush. With some intuition and old-fashioned honesty, you can make the com...

Nightmares can be extremely unpleasant, cause fear and anxiety and affect the quality of your sleep. This can lead to physical tiredness, mental stress, and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). However, it's important to understand the cause of your nightm...

Are houseflies driving you nuts? Sick of fruit flies invading your kitchen or vegetable garden? If so, a homemade fly trap can be the perfect solution. A well-designed fly trap draws flies like moths to a nightlight, trapping them one by one until your ho...

Originally known as the Balducci Levitation and popularized by David Blaine, this trick gives your audience the illusion that you're levitating off the ground. This is a simple illusion that you can do with a little bit of practice. By balancing on one fo...

Everybody has gotten into trouble at home at least once in their life. Sometimes you’re guilty of the crime you’re accused of, but sometimes you’re not. Regardless of whether or not you committed the crime, it’s in your best interest to convince your pare...

Shampoo is full of harsh chemicals that strip your hair of its natural oils. If you stop using shampoo, your hair may adjust and possibly become “self-cleaning.” While hair does not truly self-clean in a conventional sense, your scalp may eventually regul...

Cardamom is an intensely aromatic spice widely used in Indian cooking. It comes in two varieties: black and green. The most commonly used of these is green, which has a slightly smoother flavor, and is easily found in most large supermarkets. To use car...

Whether you lost your certified birth certificate or you simply want another copy, if you were born in Illinois you can obtain a copy relatively easily. If you are entitled to receive a copy of your birth certificate, you can do so in person, through the...

The Linux kernel is the heart of any Linux system. It handles user input/output, hardware, and controlling the power in the computer. While the kernel that comes with your Linux distribution is usually sufficient, this allows you to make your own speciali...

Variables are one of the most important concepts in computer programming. They store information such as letters, numbers, words, sentences, true/false, and more. This will give you an introduction into using variables in Java. It is not intended as a com...

At school, there is always that guy you like, but there's a problem; he already has a girlfriend whom he has been dating for a while. There is a gentle and considered approach to telling him your feelings without ruining his relationship.

The C Major chord is one of the most common chords in Western music. Comprised of only 3 notes — C, E, and G — it is one of the first chords most guitarists learn. Once you master the basics of this chord, you can start to learn variants to make your own...

Strawberries are a traditional taste of summer. They can be eaten fresh and used in desserts. To save your strawberries for as long as possible, keep them cool and dry in the fridge, washing and hulling them only when you intend to eat them. Add strawberr...

With these instructions, you can crochet a charming hat for your kitty.