Article: If you push your fingers into it and they leave a dent, then the mango is ready to eat. Use the same method as you would to tell if an avocado or pear is ripe. If you touch the mango and it remains firm, then leave it out for a few days until it's ready. If you eat a mango that isn't ripe, it'll taste hard and bitter, and you don't want to waste a good mango, especially because they can get expensive. The mango should be clean even if you plan on peeling the skin. To cube or slice your mango, you'll need a knife, a cutting board, and a bowl for your mango cubes or slices.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make sure the mango is ripe. Wash the mango. Gather materials.
Article: If you try to use the cutting edge to deflect incoming blows, you may damage or chip the katana. Try to block the strike near the center of the katana so it lands along the sides or back of the blade where there’s thicker metal. Avoid blocking the strike with the last 1 foot (30 cm) of the blade’s pointed end since you may lose your balance or grip easier. Try to sidestep away from blows while you’re blocking so you can get out of the way of the attack. When you expect an attack from overhead or at an angle, hold your katana so your hands are about 1 foot (30 cm) above your head. Point the tip of the blade at a 45-degree angle to the ground in front of you so the strike slides off the katana more easily. Make sure the cutting edge faces down so you don’t damage the sword.  Keep the cutting edge perpendicular to the ground so it doesn’t point back at you. Place your nondominant palm against the side of the katana blade to help you support it, but be careful not to touch the cutting edge, or you could hurt yourself. Keep your wrists loose as you rotate the blade around so it’s easier to position correctly. Move your katana to the side where you’re expecting the strike, and turn the blade so the tip points to the ground and the cutting edge faces away from you. Lock your wrists and plant your feet firmly to prepare for the strike so the blade doesn’t move once it’s hit. Practice with a sparring partner so you can learn how to properly deflect hits.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use the side or back of the blade to block incoming hits. Keep the blade at a 45-degree angle in front of you to block overhead strikes. Hold the blade upside-down to protect against low and side attacks.
Article: These hooks have adhesive backings that stick to walls, so you don’t have to put a hole in the wall. Weigh the object first so you can pick a hook that will properly support it.  Adhesive hooks come in various sizes and should say how many pounds they will hold. The largest of these hooks hold 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and the smallest are rated for only 1 pound (0.45 kg) of weight. Use 2 hooks for extra support if your item has a wire or two hooks on the back. Use a clean rag or paper towel and some rubbing alcohol to scrub the area of any debris. This will ensure that the adhesive will stick firmly to the wall. If you don’t have rubbing alcohol, you can use some warm soapy water to clean the wall. Rub the spot dry after cleaning. If the item you’ll be hanging has a wire hanger on the back, be sure to consider the length of the slack. Test this by pulling the center of the wire tight toward the top of your object. Measure from the bottom of the object to where the wire catches.  If you are using 2 hooks for an object with two hangers on the back, make sure to measure the distance between the two hangers to make your marks on the wall. If you are using 2 hooks for a wire hanger, measure the width of the object you are hanging and divide that number by 3. Your marks on the wall should be that distance apart. If your hook’s adhesive strip is not already on the back of the hook, peel the liner off one side of the strip. Line it up to the back of the hook and press down. Some adhesive hooks come with the adhesive already affixed to the back. Skip this step and move on to the next if that’s the case with the adhesive hook you have. Remove the paper lining on the back of the hook, line it up straight, and press the hook firmly onto the wall. Hold for 30 seconds and release. Once the adhesive has dried, hang your items from the hook(s). If your item pulls the adhesive hook off the wall even after you’ve waited, check to make sure you’ve used a hook that is appropriate for the weight of your item.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose adhesive hooks for objects up to 8 pounds (3.6 kg). Clean the wall with rubbing alcohol for a better hold. Make a small pencil mark where you want the center of your hook to be. Remove the liner from the adhesive strip and affix it to the back of the hook. Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive to dry 30-60 minutes.