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The eHow website pays freelance writers residuals for how-to articles. It contains many helpful articles on how to do almost anything. Some articles cover really strange topics (I've even written some of these myself). They may seem odd, but then so are some of the topics people search on Google. Odd and off-beat articles may fill a need.

Some are just for fun. Here's a sampling of these unusual eHow articles.

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Odd Human Behavior in eHow Articles

How to Throw a Tantrum | eHow.com
You stand in line for 10 hours to get that latest gadet that you just have to have, and the last one is snatched off of the shelf as you are reaching for it, here's what you can do...
How to Avoid Bursting into Flames - SHC | eHow.com
Spontaneous Human Combustion or SHC is a freaky occurrence that is controversial. It is when the body ignites on fire from "within". This is a "wick" fire.
There are...
How to Survive When Zombies Take Over the World | eHow.com
So you wake up one fine Sunday morning, look out the window at a beautiful sunrise, only to pan down and see your neighbors eating each other. Great, it's a zombie outbreak, and on your day off...
How to Live Your Life like a Golden Girls Episode | eHow.com
Has anyone ever accused you of looking like the mother of a Solid Gold dancer? Have you ever felt awkward while trying to buy a box of condoms that were between a Nestle Crunch Bar and...
How to Let the Guests Know the Party is Over | eHow.com
Parties are so much fun and if you plan a really good one it might be difficult to bring it to a close. Depending on the type of party it is fairly easy to get the message across to the guests...
How to Enjoy a Quarantine | eHow.com
Quarantine has been used since the beginning of civilization to separate contagious sick patients and their caregivers from healthy people.
Believe it or not, you can actually enjoy a...
How to Be Lazy For A Day | eHow.com
Some people are naturals, others need practice. For those not experienced in being lazy, this "how-to" is for you. Just follow these quick steps and you are on your way to having a lazy day!
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How to Avoid Stupefication | eHow.com
Just about everyone has been stupefied at one point or another in life. It's called the Stupefying Jones, courtesy of Lil' Abner. The key is to remain aware of the stupefication processes that...
How to Ruin Your Teenager's Life | eHow.com
Every parent knows that the objective of parenting is to ruin the child's life. While it is challenging to truly devastate your offspring's life, it is completely possible. Many parents before...
How to Pick Your Relatives | eHow.com
For decades and decades people have said that you can't pick your relatives. I say this...."What do they know anyway?" In the near future, I predict there will be a store ...
How to Have a Relationship With a Blues Guitarist | eHow.com
The Blues. A music genre with origins in the Deep South and dating back to the 1800's. People such as Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Mance Lipscomb, Son House and Muddy Waters, to name just a...
How to Fail at Working From Home | eHow.com
Telecommuting is becoming more common. Many companies are hiring people to work from home. The customer service industry commonly employs at home workers. The jobs are available! How can...

Extreme Thriftiness

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How to Use Bits of Soap | eHow.com
One hates to throw away that last little bit of bar soap. Here are a number of ways to use up a sliver of soap that still has some good in it.
How to ReUse Dryer Sheets | eHow.com
I was doing laundry the other day and I realized that I was not recycling the dryer sheets! I know, spank me with a wet noodle...so I did some research and here are a few things you can do with...
How to Make a Shiny Dorodango Mud Ball | eHow.com
The art of dorodango -- making highly polished, very shiny handmade spheres out of nothing but mud -- is sweeping Japan, and beginning to attract attention in the US. This Japanese craft is the...
How to Drive a Hoopty | eHow.com
Just in case you don't know what a 'hoopty' is, it's an old car that is barely drivable. If you're too poor or too thrifty to buy a newer car, then you learn to cope with its quirks. Usually a hoopty belongs to a person who definitely can't afford to get better...

Odd Articles about Animals

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How to Keep Rats and Snakes Out of the Toilet | eHow.com
Every since I heard about a rat swimming in the sewer and emerging in someone's toilet, I've been paranoid about this happening. Apparently even snakes and frogs get into toilets this way. My...
How to Remove an Alligator from a House | eHow.com
A Central Florida man discovered a 3-foot alligator in his house and it bit him on the arm when he tried to remove it. Here are guidelines for getting an alligator out of the house.
How to Train your Pet Chicken | eHow.com
Pet chickens are easily trained with positive encouragement and tasty treats. It is easiest to work with hens that were socialized as chicks, but with routine practice and a safe environment even...

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How to Remove a Gopher from Swimming Pool | eHow.com
Swimming Pools often have strange things floating around in the skimmer or the pool.
Removing Leaves and other debris is fairly simple. The gopher or mole is more intimidating to remove than...
How to Get Your CAT a Diploma | eHow.com
Cats are now being awarded High School Diplomas by an online school. If you wan want your cat to receive a diploma for his smarts, follow these steps. We have heard of pets receiving credit...
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How to Control Your Boston Terrier's Gas Issues | eHow.com
Boston Terriers are a breed known for their delicate stomachs/intestinal tracts, and are well-known for their flatulence. But they are just so darned cute that many dog lovers just can't help but...
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How to Get A Bug Out of an Ear | eHow.com
There are many different kinds of bugs, flying bugs, crawling bugs, stinging bugs and non-stinging bugs. Bugs are everywhere. There is no getting away from them. You can find bugs in your...
How to Predict Weather with Insects | eHow.com
There are some bugs that can actually help us predict the weather without having to listen to a weatherman. Obviously this won't give you're the 5 day forecast, but it is quite interesting and...

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Odd Recipes on eHow

How to Make Green Beer | eHow.com
Have you ever wondered how they make your beer green on St. Patrick's Day. Here is the very easy way to do it. It only takes about 30 seconds to a minute to do. Its so easy almost anyone can do it.
How to Make Bacon Vodka | eHow.com
Wondering how to use those olives stuffed with bleu cheese? Looking for a different taste for those same tired cocktails? Yes, you read it right--here's how to make Bacon Vodka! You can cook with...
How to Enjoy Marmite On Toast | eHow.com
Do you love or hate Marmite spread? Don't know? Never tried it? Many Americans haven't heard of or tried Marmite. It's a British food that's found in many large grocery stores (like Meijer). It's...
How to Make Easy Red Pepper Taffy | eHow.com
Capsaicin in hot peppers is a known pain reliever. This sweet recipe will give you delicious flavor at the same time it relieves a sore throat. If you have a tender palate, (can't eat anything...
How to Make Lazy Woman Tacos | eHow.com
Hungry, but not feeling up to cooking? Ever have one of those nights when you just don't feel like dragging out the pots and pans to cook? These are quick, super easy and just the ticket. ...
How to Relieve Constipation with Poop Goop | eHow.com
Relieve Constipation with Poop Goop! It is easy! Here's how! Constipation is uncomfortable as well as unhealthy. Chronic constipation can result in a condition known as megacolon, in which...

Strange Articles on eHow

How to make a strange Christmas tree | eHow.com
The same Christmas tree for the same year. It's so boring. Why don't you try to make something special for this year? How about the magic Christmas tree which will bloom like the real tree. Your...
How to Take Care of a Pet Rock | eHow.com
Pet rocks were all the rage in the 1970s but they're still popular today. The pet rock is a great alternative to a household with allergies or someone looking for a bit of nostalgia with this...
How to Report a UFO | eHow.com
Many UFO sightings go unreported because it is difficult to know where to report them. If you have witnessed a UFO or had an extraterrestrial encounter these are some steps you can take to ensure...

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  • gottaloveit Mar 27, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Wow! I perused a bunch of the links you've got here - weird stuff indeed. Nice lens.
  • analana Feb 4, 2010 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Here are some unique Halloween costume ideas:
    How to Dress Up as an Explosion in a Paint Factory for Halloween
    http://www.ehow.com/how_5462218_dress-explosion-paint-factory-halloween.html

    How to Dress Up as a Person Taking a Shower for Halloween
    http://www.ehow.com/how_5431277_dress-person-taking-shower-halloween.html
  • HSSchulte Feb 2, 2010 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Interesting lens. I'm glad you made it. Favorited.
    I've been thinking of doing one to showcase some eHow writers.

    My odd article would be How to Fail at Working from Home
    http://www.ehow.com/how_2247972_fail-working-home.html
  • cdorsey47 Feb 2, 2010 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    How To Have a Relationship With a Blues Guitarist!
    http://www.ehow.com/how_5578451_relationship-blues-guitarist.html
  • nancycarol Feb 2, 2010 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    http://www.ehow.com/how_5491016_make-easy-red-pepper-taffy.html
    For the odd recipes
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