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How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
There are many reasons to cover up bad breath (halitosis), but if you're tired of quick fixes and want to get rid of halitosis once and for all, take these instructions to heart... or should we say, mouth?
How to Make a Fake Fireplace
Whether you’d like to add that cozy feel to your home or are simply doing a project with the kids, making a fake fireplace is probably simpler than you think. Read on for instructions on how to make several different kinds of fake fireplace.
How to Headspin
A headspin is a breakdancing move where a person spins on the floor in a headstand position. This breakdancing move is fun to watch and a great trick for breakdancers to perform. Learning to do a headspin takes developing lots of balance and understanding...
How to Shoot a Three Pointer
You don’t have to be Stephen Curry to shoot three-pointers. In fact, you can get better at shooting three-pointers quickly just by making simple adjustments to your form and practicing some basic techniques. We’ll walk you through everything you need to d...
How to Train for a Triathlon
With modest and regular effort, you can accomplish things you may never have dreamed of. The triathlon community is filled with a wide range of people, all of whom just get out there and do it. You can build tremendous camaraderie and support with other...
Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing to Strengthen Your Lungs & Relax
Feel stressed or overwhelmed lately? Well, abdominal breathing may be just what you need! Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing can help you strengthen your diaphragm muscles and breathe more efficiently. Not only is this breath work great for growing stro...
How to Sharpen Scissors
Over time and with consistent use, all scissors will eventually dull and loose the sharp edges they once possessed when you first bought them. If you are having trouble cutting with dull scissors, you might consider going out and buying another pair, sinc...
How to Juke in Football
American football often gets a bad rep as being a game that values brutish, unfocused physicality above all else. In fact, even the bulkiest linemen have to play with speed, precision, and mental agility to be great assets to their team. One part of the g...
How to Kick (in Martial Arts)
Kicking is one of the most important features in several martial arts, but many people can't throw good kicks because they have trouble balancing and coordinating their bodies. Luckily, getting better is just a matter of practice. There are many exercises...
How to Make a Padlock Shim
Have you lost the key to a padlock? You could call a locksmith or cut the shackle, but you may be able to quickly and easily open it with a shim, a thin piece of metal that you slide into the locking mechanism. You can buy shims for anywhere from $2-20, o...
How to Avoid Being Scared at Night
The feeling of being scared is a natural response in certain situations, such as being in the dark at night. Being scared stems from fear, which is part of our body's "fight or flight" response that helps us know if we are in danger.[1] X Research sour...
How to Excel in High School
High school is all about endurance and management – no longer can you coast by. With competition for high-demand courses and tuition fees in colleges rising, and consequently scholarships becoming more and more of a necessity, it's time to face the facts:...
Medically Approved Ways to Lower Your Heart Rate Fast
You’re going about your day when suddenly your heart starts beating faster and faster and faster. How can you slow it down? Is this normal? On average, the resting human heart rate is anywhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute.[1] X Trustworthy Sourc...
How to Play Scholar’s Mate (Or Defend Against It)
Scholar's Mate (also known as “Mate-in-Four”) is a famous chess play that lets you win the game as white in just 4 moves. To pull off this play, open by moving a pawn to e4 and then a bishop to c5. After that, move your queen to h8 and then use it to capt...
How to Make a Mini Flyable Hot Air Balloon with Candles
Have you ever wanted to make your own hot air balloon and watch it gracefully float away into the night sky? It's easier and cheaper than you might think! This article will show you how to make a mini hot air balloon that really flies using a plastic bag,...
How to Overlay Pictures
This wikiHow teaches you how to place one image on top of another using free software on your Windows or Mac computer. Overlaying pictures can involve anything from placing one picture on top of another picture to creating a collage of several different i...