Place a large pot of water on the stove, add a pinch of salt, and wait a few minutes for the water to boil. Run the Brussels sprouts under cold running water, and peel off any yellow leaves. Cut them in half from the top to the stem, and make a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) incision in the stem. They should just begin to go soft. Then, drain them. Add 2 tbsp. of butter, 1 tsp. of salt, and 1 minced clove of garlic to a pan. Wait 1-2 minutes for the ingredients to heat up and for the garlic to become fragrant. Gently stir the Brussels sprouts to mix them with the other ingredients. If the pan gets too dry, add another tablespoon of butter.
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One-sentence summary -- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Wash the Brussels sprouts. Cut the Brussels sprouts. Boil the Brussels sprouts for 5-10 minutes. Add butter, salt, and garlic to a pan and heat the ingredients. Cook the Brussels sprouts for 3-5 minutes, or until they're brown.

Q: Look for clean facilities with healthy-looking animals and readily available documentation regarding the breeds of turtles offered.  Well-established pet stores are usually safe choices, although the selection of species they offer may be limited. Private sellers and breeders are another option, but should be dealt with more cautiously.   The illegal sale of wild turtles is surprisingly common. Sellers who are reluctant to provide information about their turtles' breeding should be avoided. The sale and purchase of some species of wild turtles is illegal. Furthermore, wild-caught turtles are more likely to be unhealthy in captivity, and removing turtles from their natural habitat can harm wild turtle populations. If you are purchasing a turtle from a private breeder, be sure to ask for verification that the turtle has been bred in captivity. If they can't provide you with verification, assume that the turtle is not suitable for purchase as a pet. While it may be tempting to select a turtle based on their appearance, you should pay much more attention to the care requirements (especially the temperature and food requirements) of each species.  For instance, if a turtle is native to a climate much hotter or cooler than the one in which you live, you may have a hard time maintaining the proper temperature for it to thrive.   Another important consideration is the adult size of each turtle species. Some species grow to a larger size than others, and you may end up with a turtle who eventually outgrows the habitat you prepare for it. Ask the seller for assistance and recommendations, but be sure to verify the information with credible independent sources. Misconceptions are common, even among pet dealers. When choosing a turtle, ensure that it has clear eyes and is responsive and reasonably active.  A turtle that has swollen or cloudy eyes, or shows signs of a runny nose is probably sick. Unless it is of a soft-shell species, it should have a firm shell (though cracks and pits are not necessarily a sign that anything is wrong).  A turtle that appears to be gasping through its mouth, or makes a wheezing sound when it breathes, is probably sick. Especially if you are considering owning multiple turtles some day, it is important to be able to identify your turtle's sex. Otherwise, you may end up with unexpected babies. Here are some clues to look for:  A male turtle typically has a slightly concave underside, while a female turtle's underside is usually flat or slightly bulging. In many species, an adult female will be larger than a male. In some species, such as red-eared or painted turtles, males will have slightly longer fingernails than females. The sex of a turtle can be hard to identify. The seller may be able to help you. If you purchase more than one turtle at first, you may find yourself overwhelmed and unable to properly care for all of them. Once you are comfortable caring for your turtle, you can consider purchasing more.   Multiple turtles kept in the same tank may not get along. They may become aggressive to each other, requiring them to be separated.  Keep in mind also that two turtles will require double the space and water filtration. If you do decide to keep multiple turtles in the same tank, ensure that they are roughly the same size.  A larger turtle can hurt a smaller one if it becomes aggressive.
A: Purchase from a reputable seller. Buy only captive-bred turtles. Choose a species carefully. Choose a healthy turtle. Identify the turtle's sex. Start with just one turtle.

Article: If you are located near a river, lake, or other body of water, you can gather mud from its banks. Otherwise, you may need to make your own mud by digging up clay-rich soil and adding water to it. The clay should be a thin consistency so that it will mix well with dry grass. A clay-rich mud or soil will result in a strong, durable cement. Walk to a nearby field or riverbank and pull up a large armload of old, dead grass. You’ll use this to mix with the mud. Green grass will not work. The grass needs to be dry and hard in order to make suitable survival cement. The grass that you’ve harvested will probably be very long, which will prevent it from mixing well with the cement. Solve this problem by using a field knife to cut the grass down into a suitable length. It will be most convenient if you do this on top of a large tarp. For most projects, the grass will work best when cut into sections between 6 inches (15 cm) and 12 inches (30 cm). Do this near the location where you’ve set the cut grass stalks. Once the mud is on the tarp, set about half of the grass on top of the mud. Either wearing shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy, or barefoot, step up and down on top of the mud and grass mixture until the two elements have been fully smashed together. If you don’t want to get your shoes or feet dirty, fold a corner of the tarp on top of the mud and grass and stomp on top of that. At this point, the mud and grass will be smashed into a flat layer. Pick up one edge of the tarp, and lift until the mud/grass mixture folds back over itself. Do this a couple of times, until the mixture is roughly in a round shape. Place the remaining half of the dry grass stalks on top of the mud and grass mixture. Walk in place on top of the mixture, using the same technique as before. This will force all of the newly-added grass to fully blend with the mud/grass mixture, leaving you with well-blended survival cement.  At this point, your survival cement is finished. Begin shaping and working with it immediately, as the mud will dry quickly. You can form your batch of survival cement into a series of bricks, which can be built into a small hut in adverse survival conditions. In non-survival situations, you could use these cement bricks to build a retaining wall or fire pit.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gather thick, clay-rich mud. Gather an armload of dry grass. Cut the grass to a usable length. Pour the mud out on the tarp. Stomp the mud and grass together. Roll the mud and grass back on itself. Add the rest of the grass and stomp again.