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How to Shave Under Your Arms for the First Time
Shaving your underarms for the first time can be nerve-wracking. Especially if you’ve never shaved before, shaving such a sensitive area can be intimidating. However, after you learn the correct technique and try it a couple times, shaving your underarms...
How to Make a Toga
A toga can be as quick and easy as folding and a sheet or as difficult as cutting a long piece of fabric and hemming it. Either way, to wear it, you simply drape it around your body and pin it as needed. If you need a quick costume, a toga is a historical...
4 Braiding Tutorials for Beautiful Bangs
One of the swiftest changes we can make to our hair is to add bangs. Reversing the process, however, is not a quick process. As your bangs grow out, you may tire of the look or grow increasingly annoyed with the errant strands that fall into your eyes. Wh...
How to Overcome a Lack of Academic Confidence
Academic confidence is something that can rapidly decrease with a single bad grade, negative feedback, or the influence of competitive friends or colleagues. If you are lacking in academic confidence, it’s likely hindering your overall scholarly performan...
How to Delete Your Zoosk Account (& Remove It from Facebook)
Zoosk is a popular dating site, but what if you don't want to use it anymore? Zoosk makes it a little difficult to delete your account, and you can only deactivate it from the site. Once you've deactivated your account, you'll need to remove Zoosk's acces...
How to Survive Being Grounded
Getting grounded is a punishment that almost all kids experience. You might have sneaked out of the house, or got caught smoking, or got into a fight at school. If you have been grounded, there are some ways you can survive it. Take the time to develop ma...
How to Write the Date in Spanish
When you write the date in Spanish, you use a slightly different form than you may have learned in English, especially if you are American. One of the first things you might notice is that in Spanish, the day is listed first, followed by the month and the...
How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Clothes
Acrylic paint is a great tool for doing crafts and making art—but not when you get it on your clothes! Fortunately, there are a handful of household cleaners you can use to clean your garments and remove acrylic paint. Keep reading to learn how to remove...
How to Find Atomic Number
An element's atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of a single atom of that element. The atomic number of an element or isotope cannot change, so you can use the atomic number to help figure out other characteristics, such as the number of...
How to Check for Breast Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the leading cause of death for American women. Breast cancer is easier to treat when detected early, which makes breast awareness key to ensuring breast health. There are...
How to Get Rid of Flies
Flies are common household nuisances that spread illness by contaminating food and various other surfaces. Some flies, like deer and horse flies, even bite! Show them whose home it is by using a variety of traps, repellants, and chemical sprays. As you el...
How to Attain Nirvana
The Four Noble Truths are the essence of Buddhism and provide a plan to deal with all of the suffering that humans face. These truths state that life is filled with different types of suffering; suffering has a cause and an end; and you reach Nirvana when...
How to Write a Eulogy For Mother
Writing a eulogy for your mother can be emotional and difficult, but it also gives you the opportunity to celebrate her life. Everyone at the funeral or memorial service will most likely be gracious and interested in hearing your stories and reflections....
How to Update Java
This wikiHow teaches you how to update Java on your computer. Although Java will usually update itself when possible, you can use Java's update feature to force an available update on Windows and Mac computers.
How to Braid Your Hair: The Easiest Braids for Beginners
Tired of having the same hair style every day? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve put together a guide on the best and most versatile braids! Whether you’re running errands, heading to the office, or going to the gym, braids are a fun way to spice up your...
How to Be Comfortable While on Your Period (Teens)
Having a period is a part of growing up. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Are you having a bad day on your period? Finding ways to be comfortable, while staying healthy, is the key to dealing with a monthly part of mother nature that will be with...