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How to Read a Book, According to Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf in 1929.

How to Read a Book, According to Virginia Woolf

Here’s a Simple Way to Mark the 100 Texts You Haven’t Yet Read as ‘Read’ on Your iPhone

Because the messages start coming and they don't stop coming.

Here’s a Simple Way to Mark the 100 Texts You Haven’t Yet Read as ‘Read’ on Your iPhone

6 Products That Can Help Improve Your Home's Air Quality

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6 Products That Can Help Improve Your Home's Air Quality

Can't Find Yeast? Grow Your Own at Home With a Sourdough Starter

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Can't Find Yeast? Grow Your Own at Home With a Sourdough Starter

50 Amazing Skills You Can Learn on YouTube

With a bit of YouTube help, you can teach your pets some handy new tricks.

20 Boredom-Busting Science Experiments You Can Do at Home, Courtesy of YouTube’s Physics Girl

YouTube's Physics Girl snuffs out a candle with carbon dioxide.

How to Clean Your Germy Laptop in 4 Easy Steps

As long as you're careful, cleaning your laptop can be an easy DIY project.

5 Reasons Why You’re Always Late (and How to Fix Them)

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An Ingenious Way to Wrap Holiday Presents in Seconds

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Ingenious Moving Tips, According to Twitter

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The Right Way to Pet a Dog, According to Veterinarians

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Google Is Probably Tracking Your Location Right Now—Here’s How to Stop That

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A Simple Trick to Prevent Your Guacamole from Browning

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Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea

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The 10 Coolest Online Courses You Can Sign Up For in April 2019

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7 Ways to Take Advantage of the Bullet Journal Method

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