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How to Identify a Tiger Shark

By Rodney Southern

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The tiger shark, better known as "the wastebasket of the sea," has been known to eat pretty much anything that it comes across. Given this dubious distinction, it is a good idea to observe this predator from a safe place on the boat or pier... more »

How to Identify an Anaconda

By Rodney Southern

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The anaconda of South America is legendary for its size and ferocity and with good reason. A full grown anaconda could actually kill a man with little effort. Would you know what an anaconda would look like if you saw one?.. more »

How to Identify an MD-80

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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More than a thousand McDonnell-Douglas MD-80s roam the world's highways in the sky. This modern successor to the storied Douglas DC-3 is the last of the single-aisle, American-built commercial airliners... more »

How to Identify an Oak Tree

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Going on a hike or taking the kids on a short walk through the park can be an educational experience. There are many varieties of oak trees, but some general knowledge about how to identify them can help you spot one on your next trip into the woods... more »

How to Identify Authentic Lladro

By Stacie Connerty

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Since 1953, Lladro creations have continued to inspire and innovate. Collected worldwide, these luxurious figurines are always in demand. Occasionally, sellers will try to pass of a fake figurine as authentic. Follow these steps to determine the ... more »

How to Identify Collectible Foreign Antiques

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Foreign antiques are hot collectibles, but before plunging into the market, you should learn how to identify the real things. Knockoffs flooded the market during the 1990s, and many of those pieces are still around. To identify foreign ... more »

How to Identify Hedgehog Mushrooms

By DogMan7

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Mushroom lovers classify the Hedgehog mushroom (Hydnum repandum) as a choice edible mushroom in the tooth fungus family, none of which are poisonous. Identify the Hedgehog mushroom, also known as the Sweet Tooth Mushroom, by characteristics of ... more »

How to Identify Hummels

By Tippy

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Adorable figurines, most depicting children with pudgy cheeks and angelic eyes, the ceramic creations manufactured by Franz Goeble in Germany, take their inspiration from the distinct artistry of a Franciscan nun, Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. ... more »

How to Identify Rosemeade Pottery

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Laura Taylor Hughes was a talented student from the University of North Dakota who created what has become known as Rosemeade pottery. This collectible pottery generally features animals and plants common to the state of North Dakota. The company ... more »

How to Identify Southwestern Plants

By Meredith Simonds

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Is it a tree or a bush? Is it a cactus or a succulent? Is it a flower or a weed? Find out by learning how to identify Southwestern plants, from the southeast coast of California through the dry deserts of Arizona to the rural plains of West Texas... more »

How to Identify the Arizona Bark Scorpion

By Rodney Southern

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The Arizona Bark Scorpion was once thought to be extremely dangerous, but now is considered to be fatally dangerous primarily to infants, children, people in poor health, and the elderly. Also, people who are allergic can have very bad reactions ... more »

How to Identify the Concorde

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The Concorde used to soar higher and faster than any other civil air transport. The British-French design first took to the air 30 years ago, but was grounded following the fatal July 25, 2000 crash. It is uncertain if the Concorde will ever fly ... more »

How to Identify the Red Back Spider

By Andrea Okrentowich

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Learn how to identify the Red Back Spider, which is found throughout Australia and is related to the Black Widow of the United States. Red Back spiders tend to hang out in populated areas and thrive in warm areas and where there is plenty of food... more »

How to Identify Trilobites

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Trilobites are fossil arthropods, relatives of spiders and horseshoe crabs. They are some of the most attractive and highly sought after fossils. There are many kinds of trilobite fossils, and most have features that they all share. Here are some ... more »

How to Identify Types of Kiln

By John Albers

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When working with pottery you need a kiln to fire and harden your wares. Without a kiln you've got little more than soggy clay. Over the years many different types of kilns have been invented, each with its own particular use... more »

How to Improve Your Carrom Technique

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Carrom may have a simple premise--sink all of your pieces before your opponent sinks his--but even champion carrom players will admit that mastering the game involves an almost-flawless technique. Improving your carrom technique usually requires ... more »

How to Improve Your Vacation Photos

By acreative

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If you are like most people, you take lots of photos while on vacation, only to discover that most of them didn’t quite turn out as well as you had hoped. But there are some steps you can follow to make your next vacation photos as good as a pro's!.. more »

How to Improvise Some Camping Equipment

By Left-hander

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Campers are a very innovative group. Living outdoors (weather permitting) as comfortably as possible with few conveniences, they are improvisation masters (like “MacGyver”!) getting double and triple duty out of everything they use. Here are a ... more »

How to Install a Servo in an R/C Airplane

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Children, men, and women around the world seem to have a growing fascination building and flying remote control airplanes. These beautiful creations are not only fun to watch in flight, but also great fun (and sometimes frustrating) to build. ... more »

How to Install the Warcraft 3 TFT No CD 1.20E Patch

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Warcraft 3 is an awesome choice for many different gamers. If you are looking to branch out from the single player mode and hit the website for interactive play, downloading patches will become an important part of your routine. Patches are the ... more »

How to Interest Boys in Art

By Michael Motta

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If you can teach your male children to appreciate art, you expand their perspectives while also giving them the gift of sensitivity. You might also awaken their creative impulses... more »

How to Interpret a Poem

By expertelement

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People who write poetry are expressing their feelings or the fantasys. Poetry some times cannot be shared because the author may feel judged by how the poem is interpreted by those who read it. Take for instance this poem about the events of Nine ... more »

How to Interpret the Queen of Wands

By Patricia Resnick

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The tarot deck is very old and rich with symbology. Each card has many facets that add to its meaning. The Queen of Wands is considered by many to be the card of fertility. The Queen of Wands is a generous card. Its presence in a layout ... more »

How to Interpret the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Scale

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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If you have ever heard a hurricane forecast, then you most likely heard the words “according to the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale” uttered some time during it. The Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale is utilized to explain the various ... more »

How to Interpret Your Dreams Online

By dianesteinbach

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Dreams can be clues to your subconscious state. Interpreting your dreams can help you solve personal issues that may be affecting you during your waking hours. Is a horse always a horse? Is an empty house a reflection of the problems you face in ... more »