Wrap a bag of frozen peas in a small cloth, and hold it against your black eye. Alternatively, stick a metal spoon in the refrigerator until it’s cold, and then press it lightly against your black eye.  Frozen peas are a better cold compress than ice cubes because they easily mould around your face. A cold compress will help to limit the amount of swelling by constricting the blood vessels. Reapply the cold compress approximately every 4 hours over the next 24 hours. Visit your local pharmacy, and pick an analgesic that will help you to cope with the pain over the next few days. Avoid taking aspirin, as this is a blood thinner and can make your black eye look worse. Ask the pharmacist for advice about the best painkiller to take. Blurred vision, bleeding from your eye, a fever, or nausea are all signs that you need to seek immediate medical attention. While a black eye is not normally serious and will often resolve itself within a few weeks, contact your doctor if you have any concerns. These symptoms can suggest a broken bone, increased orbital pressure, or damage to your eyeball. Also see your doctor if your black eye hasn’t healed completely within 3 weeks.

Summary: Apply a cold compress for 15-20 minutes immediately after the injury. Take an over-the-counter pain medication if your black eye is painful. Visit your doctor immediately if you have any concerns.


Talk to people you trust or go online to find a good dentist. Referrals from friends or families will ensure you can trust your experience. Because you are not likely to be qualified to determine if you indeed have a cavity, you will need a dentist to do this. Make sure you get it checked out so as to avoid more damage to your teeth. This will help them to focus on those spots. If the cause of your worry or discomfort is not a cavity, the dentist may still be able to help. Try to be as specific as you can be and explain when and how you feel the pain. Let your dentist know if your feel sharp pain while they are examining your teeth. This physical probing of your teeth will enable the dentist to tell if you have a cavity. They will poke and prod in different locations to test the strength and damage at any spot. Make sure your dentist does a thorough examination on any tooth that gives you problems. This may reveal cavities or other issues. When cavities form between your teeth, it is not always easy to tell they are there. In these situations, a dentist cannot probe with a dental tool. They will not fit between your teeth. In this case, a dentist can take an x-ray to reveal the presence of any cavities. If you feel that you have a cavity, you may wish to have your dentist take an x-ray to find out the extent of the damage.

Summary: Find a dentist. Tell your dentist about the problem area. Get your teeth probed. Have an x-ray taken.


Put the beans in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and cover them with at least 2 quarts (2 l) of cool tap water.  The water level should be high enough to cover the beans completely. If you suspect that more water is needed, you can add up to an additional 2 quarts To cut the cooking time down by 15 to 30 minutes, add 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of baking soda to the cooking water. Stir gently to dissolve it Cook the beans on medium-high heat long enough for the water to begin boiling. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low so that the water just barely simmers. Cover and cook for 30 minutes Give the ingredients a slight mix to incorporate them into the beans. Then, cover and simmer the beans for another 45 to 60 minutes  You could also use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of bacon grease instead of the margarine. If you were to add bacon or salt pork, you would add it now and do so in place of the margarine. The red pepper is only optional, but it does add a hint of kick and flavor to otherwise plain beans. For best results, add the salt during this second round of cooking rather than during the first round. Adding the salt too early could toughen the beans. Use a fork to test one bean, checking to see if it is tender and cooked through. If so, they are ready to serve.  Cooked beans are also quite fragrant. If the beans are not finished cooking, you can continue letting them simmer for up to 30 more minutes, checking after each period of 10 minutes to determine if the beans are tender yet.

Summary: Fill the pot of beans with 2 quarts (2 l) of water. Bring the water to boil before reducing the heat. Add the margarine, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Test the beans for tenderness.


Open the app in which you want to enter the question mark, then tap the text field in which you want to post the question mark to bring up the keyboard. It's in the lower-left corner of the keyboard. This will change the keyboard's text to numbers and basic symbols. You'll find this icon in the bottom row of keys. A pop-up menu with an upside-down question mark in it will appear after a brief moment. Do this lightly, as pressing and holding too hard will activate 3D Touch, not the alternative keys menu. Without removing your finger from the screen, slide your finger over to the upside-down question mark to select it. You should see the inverted question mark appear in the selected text field.
Summary: Go to where you want to post the question mark. Tap 123. Find the question mark icon. Tap and hold ?. Swipe up and over to select ¿. Remove your finger.