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How to Kill a Stinkhorn Fungus
The so-called stinkhorn fungus is in fact a type of mushroom. There are various stinkhorns that comprise the Phallaceae and Clathraceae families.[1] X Research source The most common type is a thin, pale mushroom with a bulbous head. If you...
How to Avoid Looking Like an American Tourist
As an American traveling in a foreign country, the last thing you want to do is stand out like a sore thumb. Not only will you have a greater chance of getting sucked into tourist traps, but you'll also be a more obvious target for getting mugged. So, are...
How to Properly Use "S" Video Cables
S-video cables offer enhanced picture-quality on older television sets. They come with a series of pins at the end (either 4, 7, or 9) that plug into a circular slot. To properly use S-video cables, you'll need to choose the correct cable for your televis...
How to Take Care of Goldfish
Goldfish can be rewarding and medium-maintenance pets but aren't perfect for beginners. Although goldfish require as much care and equipment as most aquarium fish, an aquarium that is too small will eventually kill your finny friend. If you're looking to...
How to Eat a Persimmon
Persimmons, also called Sharon fruit, mature late in fall and can stay on trees until winter. This sweet, slightly tangy fruit has two main varieties–“astringent” and “non-astringent”–and the variety affects how ripe the fruit needs to be before you can e...
How to Enjoy a Boring Movie
If a movie is boring you but you've got no choice about watching it, you can find ways to make the experience enjoyable. Try not to prejudge any movie you end up watching, it might just have a boring start; that being said, if it's not grabbing your atten...
How to Become a Matchmaker
Matchmaking is a growing business where money is waiting to be made. If you have a keen eye for people's behavior and interests, you may be able to pair them up with the love of their life, truly helping them become happier. If your idea of a perfect job...
How to Deal With a Manipulative Person
A manipulating person may try to use various methods in order to get what they want from you, from guilting you to preying on your kindness. If you know someone who’s manipulative, you may need to know how to interact with them. Be calm and don’t feel obl...
How to Prepare For a Long Distance Run
A long-distance race will leave you sweaty, sore, and deeply satisfied no matter your result. If you arm yourself with discipline, hard work and dedication, you will find that you're able to push your body past what you thought it was capable of. However,...
How to Get Clear, Smooth Skin
Your skin has a tough job to do—it protects everything inside your body from the germs, dirt, and harsh weather conditions that you encounter on a daily basis. No wonder it can get a little rough or irritated from time to time! To keep your skin as clear...
How to Drive to the Basket
In basketball, there are many shots but the majority of them will be low percentage shots unless you practice them a lot. But, the one shot that you should make 99% of the time is the lay up so in order to get a layup there are a variety of moves that you...
How to Make OpenCola
OpenCola is a non-copyrighted variation of cola. This delicious recipe is quick and easy to make and has a similar taste to Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Drink this sweet and refreshing beverage by itself or with ice. Enjoy!
How to Make a Mini Catapult
Catapults are ancient weapons created to throw projectiles further than a person could by themselves. These weapons work like levers with the base acting as the fulcrum for the arm to pivot off of. You can make a small version of a catapult using many com...
How to Be a Cute Girl in Middle School
When you're in middle school, it's natural for you to want to put your best foot forward. To be cute, it's important to have good personal hygiene, be nice to others, and embrace your own personal style. There are also ways to enhance your cuteness — you...
How to Get Rid of a Long‐Term Nose or Mouth Twitch
Twitching of your mouth, nose, or eyes is usually harmless, but it might seem frustrating or embarrassing if it doesn't go away. Usually, to get your twitch to go away, you'll have to figure out what's causing it. In some cases, this might be as simple as...
How to Make Internet Explorer Your Default Internet Browser
This wikiHow teaches you how to change your default Windows browser to Internet Explorer. Since Internet Explorer is a Windows-exclusive program, you can't use Internet Explorer on a Mac.