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Determining the sex of an angelfish isn’t as simple as looking between its fins. In fact, telling the sex of an angelfish can be near impossible without experience and a careful eye. Before they are mature, it is even more difficult to tell the sex of an...

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the double boiler and bain marie are two separate tools for gentle heating. The double boiler provides heat through steam alone, and is often used to cook delicate sauces or melt chocolate. A bain marie o...

Though breaking up a couple is a dangerous endeavor, if you think you really belong with a person who is in a relationship with someone else, then it's worth giving it a shot. To break up a couple, you have to proceed with caution by first planting the se...

The drawn-out drawl of a Texan accent is one of the best known accents in America, through its unique sound and popularization through western TV and movies. The varieties of Texas accents are similar to other country mid-west accents, and also shares sim...

We all catch the love bug every now and then, but some of us catch it more often than others. We see “true love” potential in almost everyone we meet, and it starts to distract us from our own responsibilities. We chatted with clinical psychologist Dr. Li...

MSN/Windows Live Messenger was discontinued by Microsoft in 2013 to be replaced by Skype as their instant message communication platform. Luckily, if you are still using the same hard drive, your old chat histories should be safe and sound, even if you up...

Your résumé may have gotten you an interview, but once in the interview, you want to make sure you really stand out. A career portfolio provides you an opportunity to showcase your achievements and samples of your work product to give potential employers...

Your 14th birthday party is somewhat unique. It is a transitional party from early teenage years to mid teenage years. Thus, your party should reflect your life at this important moment. Ultimately, though, there are many ways you can choose to celebrate...

Sometimes conditions at your school are bad enough that it's making your ability to learn suffer. It may be time to flex those democratic muscles and have a good old-fashioned protest. Knowing your rights in these situations is incredibly important as you...

Doll hair can become dirty or tangled from storage or play. For most dolls, fabric softener or baby shampoo are safe to clean your doll's hair. These products soften the hair and help work out tangles. After detangling and softening doll hair, make the ef...

Underarm shields, also known as dress pads or garment guards, are used to prevent underarm sweat. The shields prevent your sweat from soaking into clothing and controls your body odor. They are disposable, and commercially available for about $2 or more....

Your vagina is a delicate part of the body that needs proper care to stay clean and healthy. The vagina itself (the internal opening that leads to your cervix) is self-cleaning and doesn’t need to be washed. However, it’s important to wash your vulva (the...

Holding a dog’s leash may seem straight-forward, but there are several things to consider. The way you hold the leash not only helps you stay safe, it helps you control your dog. Teaching your dog to walk on a leash will also ensure you both have a plea...

Hook-and-loop fasteners, such as the Velcro® brand fasteners, are a breeze to use but can be difficult to keep clean. Clothing fuzz, pet hair and other lint can get embedded in the hook side of the closure, diminishing its ability to close. By removing su...

Reuse your old newspaper in a way that gives you some free fire fuel. Turning old newspaper into logs for burning is a great way to repurpose the paper and keep warm. There are various ways to make these logs, either free form or using newspaper brick mak...

Are you 18 and older, but feel like a child? Do you have a hard time acting like an adult towards others, even though legally you are one? Being an adult can be a difficult thing to do, especially if you aren’t sure what being an adult is all about. Makin...