Theoretically, greasing your answers with Chapstick will confuse the machine and cause it to fail marking anything on the test form. Reportedly, this works up to 25% of the time, though some test administrators report that it's an unsuccessful method of fooling the machine.  Use only the lightest dab of Chapstick, and only on the answers you think are wrong. If you turn in a form smeared within an inch of its life with grease, you're going to get in trouble. Some cheaters think that this is a dated method, once successful but more recently eradicated by more sophisticated machines. In fact, it might cause questions answered correctly to be marked as incorrect. Some cheaters think blurring the pencil mark somewhere between fully-marked and blank will confuse the machine. To try this, draw a small dot in the middle of an answer, and then shade lightly around in the other answer bubbles. Smear everything with your fingers. The idea is to shade the circle dark enough the teacher will not question it, but light enough that the machine will be confused. Supposedly, this can work around 20% of the time, though you've still got to make it look authentic. Some cheaters think that, rather than filling in the answer bubbles fully, lines will confuse the machine, causing it to fail to register incorrect answers. Horizontal or diagonal lines might confuse the sensor, causing it to fail in scanning correctly. This is perhaps the most unreliable method of all. On almost every Scantron instruction sheet, there's an obvious step instruction you explicitly to fill in the answers "full and dark." Teachers and state graders still look at the forms and will toss out forms filled out incorrectly completed. If you do this, you risk a complete failure and disciplinary action.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply Chapstick over the answers you've marked. Smear the mark. Draw lines in the answer bubbles.


Various species of small aquatic worms make up the core diet of betta fish in the wild. The most common worm for betta fish is the bloodworm, which comes live, freeze-dried, frozen, or in a gel, but these aren't very nutritious and are better used as treats. Brine shrimp is a good option or glassworms (tubifex worms), but specially made betta pellets and gels are best.  Live tubifex often carry parasites or bacteria, so they should be avoided. The best live worms to use are white worms, grindal worms, and black worms. These worms are available at most major pet stores. You can use either live or frozen insects. The best options are Daphnia, also known as a water flea, and fruit flies. These insects will be available at most pet stores. Flightless fruit flies are often sold live in jars for reptile use but are also useful for feeding fish. To serve the flies, shake some into a plastic bag and place in the freezer for a few minutes. This will slow down the insects. Then, quickly pour the flies into the tank. Scoop out any that are not eaten. There are various frozen meats that betta fish can also eat. You can use brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or frozen beef heart. These options will be available at most major pet stores. Beef heart and rich meats can dirty the tank with oils and proteins, so this should be a rarer treat.
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One-sentence summary -- Feed it worms. Feed it insects. Feed it other options.


It's recommended that all women take folic acid both before they begin trying to get pregnant and during their pregnancies. Some studies have also found that taking folic acid before you've conceived can increase your chances of having twins. When taking a folic acid supplement, don't take more than the recommended daily amount (usually one pill per day). If you want to add more folic acid from natural sources, eat foods like spinach, asparagus, fortified grains and cereals, broccoli, and citrus fruits. Drinking milk and eating other dairy products that contain hormones may increase your body's production of insulin-like growth factor (IGF). This can, in turn, up your body's production of the hormones behind ovulation. This means skipping the organic products!   Be aware that some medical researchers are looking into a possible connection between the hormones in dairy products and other health problems (including cancer).  Having higher levels of these reproductive hormones may encourage your body to release more than 1 egg during ovulation. Researchers have found that women in Nigeria have a higher chance of having twins than women in other parts of the world. One possible explanation for this variation is the prevalence of yams in these women's diets, although there's no solid medical evidence backing this up. As a result, you should be aware that you could eat yams every day and still not have twins. Regardless, you can incorporate this sweet potato-like food into your diet with lots of fun recipes, including ones for:   Baked or mashed yams  Yam cookies or brownies Yam fries Candied yams Yam and kale or spinach salads
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One-sentence summary -- Up your intake of folic acid before you conceive. Eat and drink hormone-enriched dairy products. Add yams to your meal plans.


It is a common practice to think that wearing oversized clothing hides your figure. In reality, though, it only accentuates the features you are trying to hide. Wearing clothes that are too big just draws attention to the fact that you are trying to hide behind your clothes and makes your silhouette less distinct. This will make you look bigger in the long run. It is easy to think that wearing pants that are too big are more flattering than pants that are too small (we all want to avoid the dreaded muffin top!). But the fact of the matter is that both options are equally unflattering. Pants that are too big hide your shape and make you seem bulky. Get a pair of nice fitting jeans – or if you can’t find one, have a tailor create a pair just for you from some you already own. A perfectly fitting pair of pants will go a long way. Additionally, aim for boot-cut pants. This style is slightly wider at the bottom and will make your hips and thighs look more proportionate. Pencil skirts are great for curvier girls because they go with the natural curvature of your body. They hug you in all the right places and help your hips/thighs look more balanced, much like boot-cut jeans. These styles will accentuate your curves, while still camouflaging your tummy, thighs, or butt. The flowy lower half of the dress is much more flattering than a fitted type that will show every bulge or imperfection. A universally flattering style for most body types is the wrap dress. No matter what size you are, it is better to show your figure than to not. Choose clothes that emphasize your waist. Even larger ladies have hourglass figures and it is important to show them off. This means wearing clothes that fit properly and accentuate your features, rather than trying to simply hide them or cover them up. Use colors and patterns to your advantage to draw attention to your waistline with vertical stripes or an interesting belt.
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Avoid big fabrics and tent dresses. Choose pants that fit. Select a skirt. Wear an A-line or Empire style dress. Emphasize your waist.