How to Become an Astronaut

How to Become an Astronaut

So you want NASA to fly you to the moon and let you play among the stars. Maybe let you see what spring is like on a-Jupiter and Mars? Well, you’re going to need more than a solid Sinatra impression to get NASA to accept you into its spacefaring ranks—a whole lot more.

Those looking to command a spacecraft must meet the following requirements:

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How To Pass a Urine Test (Or At Least Stand a Fighting Chance)

How To Pass a Urine Test (Or At Least Stand a Fighting Chance)

You’ve got enough to worry about for that upcoming job interview without stressing over whether or not you’ll be judged by what you pee into a cup. And sometimes it’s just too late to go all the way straight-and-narrow. Fortunately there are ways of maximizing the chance that your future employment won’t be sidetracked by Friday night’s doobie. Here’s what you need to know to have your best chance at passing a urinalysis test.

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The Cheapest and Easiest Ways to File Your Taxes Online

The Cheapest and Easiest Ways to File Your Taxes Online

Tax Day is already fast approaching and whether you’re eagerly anticipating a sizable refund or are dreading a hefty bill, there’s nothing to gain by putting off your tax filing any longer. Here’s a guide to filing your taxes online—including the best services for your buck.

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Make the Switch from Windows XP

Make the Switch from Windows XP

As of Tuesday, the venerable Windows XP operating system is going kaput. Microsoft is pulling update support for the OS, leaving it vulnerable to rapidly mutating cyber threats. There’s precious little time to make sure your computer isn’t left to the wilds of the Internet. Here’s how to make the jump to the modern era of personal computing.

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How to Make Your Very Own Supercut

Along with memes and animated GIFs, the video supercut constitutes one of the three most fundamental formats of Internet cultural reference. But with a bit of dedication and imagination, you could create the next Christopher Walken Dancing.

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How to Catch a Cheater Using Satellites and Cell Phones

How to Catch a Cheater Using Satellites and Cell Phones

Waiting around for your lover’s cheating heart to tell on them won’t get you anywhere. But with these sneaky tracking apps and GPS tokens, you’ll know exactly whose bed their boots have been under.

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Train Your Brain to Get Smarter, Faster

Train Your Brain to Get Smarter, Faster

Though we can’t all hope to match Sherlock Holmes’ preternatural deduction abilities and knack for witty repartee, with a little practice you can build a Mind Palace just as lavish as the famed detective’s. Here’s how you can improve your memory and reasoning skills in your free time.

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How to Tell Real Diamonds From Fake

How to Tell Real Diamonds From Fake

The jewelry market has been flooded with synthetic stones over the last several years; not just lab-grown gems but flat-out fakes. Here’s how to tell if your rock is the real McCoy and not just a shiny bauble.

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Become a Master of the Secret Menu

Become a Master of the Secret Menu

You may already be familiar with In-N-Out’s fabled secret menu, but it’s just one of several popular food chains whose order options aren’t limited to what’s on display. In fact, there’s a menagerie of exotic items and flavor combinations just waiting to be uncovered, if you know what to ask for. Here are five of America’s most popular hidden menus.

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How to Cut the Cord and Ditch Cable Once and For All

How to Cut the Cord and Ditch Cable Once and For All

The imminent merger between Time Warner Cable and Comcast heralds the start of a new era: one of even more expensive channel bundles, and even longer waits for service. It’s time to make like a rat and get the heck off this sinking ship of cable television. Here’s how you can keep watching your favorite shows without a cable box. It’s time to cut the cord.

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