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If you are a pipe smoker you have dealt with stale tobacco at one time or another. Often you buy it from a store where it just doesn't seal well and sits on the shelf too long. Some smokers actually like crispier tobacco. Here are a few ways to rehydrate...

Drinking alcohol is a common and popular practice at parties: it can ease people’s social inhibitions, contribute to a festive atmosphere, and add to a decorative theme. While drinking at a party has its pros, though, there’s no reason attending alcohol-...

At some point, everyone wants to start choosing what clothes they have to wear everyday for themselves. Unfortunately, you and Mom may disagree about your fashion choices. And if she's the one paying for your clothes, she usually gets the last word. Thank...

The flu is a viral infection that primarily affects your respiratory system, but it usually runs its course in about a week and does not require serious interventions. Symptoms of the flu include: a fever of 100°F (37.8°C) or higher, chills, cough, sore t...

Having a cup of coffee in the morning is how people all around the world start their days. The way to make the freshest coffee possible is to grind your own beans every day, and the easiest way to do this is with a proper coffee grinder. But if your grind...

Knowing the sex of your chickens can help you to create the best living situation for them moving forward. However, sexing chicks is not a straightforward process and requires examining a number of clues. After your chicks hatch, take a look at their feat...

A submarine sandwich, also known as a sub, is a very popular meal found all over the place. Although commonly ordered at a pizza or sub shop all it takes is the right ingredients to make one right at home!

Whether your upset stomach is caused by exercise, overeating, or even a medical condition, nausea can make you feel awful. If you're already feeling nauseous, try tips and tricks to relieve queasiness. If nausea and vomiting are ongoing problems, adjustin...

If you are running a fever (or if your child is), you naturally you want to reduce it as quickly as possible. Fevers do serve a purpose, though: higher body temperature is believed to stimulate the immune system and kill off infectious agents.[1] X Res...

Frogs and toads may seem similar, but they are quite different. There are many physical differences, such as differences in skin, color, and body type. There are also differences in behavior. A frog will need to be in close proximity to a body of water, f...

An egg race is when you walk from one point to another while balancing an egg on a spoon without dropping it—whoever gets to the finish line first wins! While the classic egg race is fun and challenging, there are lots of ways you can make the game even m...

Stuck in a cubicle all day with that panoramic view of a flickering screen and a fabric-covered half-wall? Feeling like your youth has slipped away? Or just ready for something, anything different? Have an adventure! You don’t have to climb Mt. Everes...

Do you want to take a shower that wastes less water and takes very little time? A normal shower can waste up to 37 gallons (140 L) of water (or more!), where a navy shower can use as little as 3 gallons (11.4 L) over the course of only 2–3 minutes. Develo...

A leg-break in cricket is a difficult technique which involves turning a right-handed pitch from the leg side of a right-handed batsman. A leg break can be incredibly successful if bowled correctly.

Ever heard of the 11th card trick? If not you're in the right place!

Ginger and garlic are mainstays of many cuisines, especially in South Asia. Instead of chopping them for every dish, blend them into a paste that you can spoon directly into the pan. Treat the paste as you would the original ingredients, heating it to rel...