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How to Apply a Triangle Choke from Open Guard in Mixed Martial Arts
The triangle choke is one of the most common and most effective choke holds in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts today. It is a move often done in the sport of Jiu Jitsu to earn points or to win matches. This instructional demonstration will explain how to...
How to Clean a Down Jacket
A down jacket is one that’s filled with the down feathers of birds, usually ducks and geese. It’s often used to fill thermal clothing, bedding, and sleeping bags, because down-filled materials are warm and lightweight. Cleaning a down jacket can be a chal...
How to Stop Being a Doormat
Do you have a tendency to give in to everyone? Do you feel like you're being treated like a doormat, and people just walk all over you because you're kind and generous. Learn to speak up for yourself, and say "no" more often. Focus on building your con...
How to Tune a Bass Guitar
Bass strings are tuned to E, A, D, G, with E as the lowest, thickest string. Over time, the strings of your bass guitar will fall out of tune with each other. These slightly off strings can make even perfect performances sound awful. To prevent your bass...
How to Roll in Parkour/Free Running
Have you wanted to land from a high fall, or just wanted to safely land from a jump? Well, this is a how to on doing a correct roll. Be sure to read the Tips and Warnings before attempting this!
Crushing on Your Roommate? Here’s How to Deal
You finally found someone you can live with! Everything is going along great, and suddenly, you find yourself thinking of your roommate more and more, talking about them every chance you get. It’s not uncommon to develop a crush on a roommate, but how do...
How to Teach Yourself a Language Using Flashcards
Flashcards are a simple and common way to study for school and memorize facts, but they are also very useful at home for learning a new language. Instead of reading lists of vocabulary from a book, it is beneficial to work step by step, writing out senten...
How to Calculate Total Resistance in Circuits
There are two ways to hook together electrical components. Series circuits use components connected one after the other, while parallel circuits connect components along parallel branches. The way resistors are hooked up determines how they contribute to...
How to Be a Perfect Couple
A “perfect couple” is a happy couple who enjoy time together, value each other, and maintain a strong bond. No couple is truly “perfect,” but you and your partner can become your own version of a perfect couple. Start by building trust with your partner a...
How to Set Up a Hookah
Hookahs, or water pipes, are traditional Middle Eastern smoking devices that have become popular across the globe. Taking a casual drag of hookah is one thing, but what if you want to set up your own hookah? If you're lost and looking for a little bit of...
How to Know if a Guy Doesn't Like You Back
There’s a guy that you’ve been interested in for a while, but you’re not sure if he’s interested in you or not. His body language, eye contact, and consistency with attention are three great ways to tell if he’s interested. Of course, you can just ask him...
How to Clean a Fountain Pen
Writing with a fountain pen feels elegant and effortless until dirt, dust, or dried-up ink interrupts the smooth flow of the nib. Fountain pens need cleaning every 4 to 8 weeks to stay in tip-top shape, but the process is simple and straightforward. In th...
How to Stop Fighting With Your Sibling
Fights between siblings are inevitable, even if they can be frustrating. If you and your sibling want to stop fighting, there are a few strategies you can try before, during, and after a fight. You may be family, but with a little effort, you can get alon...
How to Unblock Facebook at School
When you're in school, you should be paying attention to your teacher and not browsing social media. However, if you really can't wait to check Facebook while at school, there are a few methods you can try to get around some types of school network restri...
How to Make Better Decisions
Life is full of decisions, some small (what do you want in your coffee today?) and some big (what career path should you pursue?). But even though decision-making is something we all do every day, making good decisions isn't always easy. The good news is...
How to Replace Car Keys
You never realize how valuable your car keys really are until you lose them or they stop working. They’re your ticket to mobility and if they aren’t around, you’re stuck. Luckily if you find yourself in a bind there are plenty of ways to replace a misplac...