They introduce new characters and fill in a lot of the gaps from the movies. If you ever find yourself wondering about the backstory of a certain character from the movies or wanting to know more about the history of the galaxy, the Star Wars novels and comics are a great place to start. Look online or in your local game store for Star-Wars related video games and board games. Star Wars games will better acquaint you with the characters of the franchise and you’ll have a new medium to enjoy the series with. Attend the next comic book convention or cosplay event near you dressed up as your favorite Star Wars character. You can buy Star Wars costumes online or in-store, or you can get creative and make your own. If any of your friends are Star Wars fans, ask them to come along so you can do a group costume. Shop for Star Wars-themed T-shirts, sweaters, hats, and other clothing online. Order something that features your favorite character or line from one of the films. Wear your new Star Wars clothing whenever you watch the films or hangout with your Star Wars-loving friends. The Star Wars franchise has been around for nearly four decades, so there’s a lot of memorabilia to be collected. Search at auctions, garage sales, and online shops to find items to add to your collection. Learn as much as you can about the items you find - what film they’re from, what characters they feature, what year they were made - so you can become knowledgeable in Star Wars history.

Summary: Read the Star Wars novels and comic books. Play Star Wars games. Cosplay as characters from the Star Wars franchise. Wear Star Wars clothing. Start a Star Wars collection.


A male plant, compared to a female plant of the same strain, generally has a thicker stalk. That is because it gets taller than female plants and needs to be able to support the weight. They also have fewer leaves than female plants. If male plants are allowed to pollinate, they will severely lower the potential crop of your female plants. That's because, once fertilized, female plants spend energy producing seeds instead of THC, leading to a smaller harvest. If you are growing indoors you will likely be visiting your plants regularly, so the following checks should be easy to do.  You need to check every plant to determine if it is male or female, as one rogue male can wreck your harvest. In general, male plants show their sex 7-10 days (indoor) or 3 weeks (outdoor) before female plants. The little balls that grow on the joints of the stalk (where the other branches meet the main stalk) are the main indicators of male plants. These flowers release pollen and need to be removed for a better crop.  If you're trying to create new plants or reproduce, you need to leave these balls undisturbed. Female plants will have these bulbs too, but will also have long, translucent hairs on them. If you only see 1-2 on a plant, wait and see if more develop before cutting them. Marijuana plants can grow both sex organs. If you see any of the tell-tale male buds, you should trim them like you would a normal male plant. They will still release pollen that can ruin your crop. "Hermies" are generally undesirable plants, and they can ruin a small crop with their pollen if you're not careful. Once you've determined a plan is male, you need to get rid of it or it will ruin your crop. Do not try and remove the buds by hand, as missing even a few will significantly decrease your crop. While most growers simply throw the plants out, a few keep them around for breeding purposes. If you do, put them in a separate room from the females, and make sure you don't track pollen in from the male room to the female room on your clothes or hands.

Summary: Look thicker, sturdier stalks with fewer leaves on male plants. Check your plants regularly from July to September to sex them. Check the joints on the stalk for male flowers. Know that hermaphroditic (both sexes) plants exist, and should be treated as males. Throw out or remove male plants unless you specifically want seeds.


The packaging on your hot dogs likely isn’t microwave safe, so it can melt and damage your hot dogs. Additionally, the hot dog water inside the packaging can carry bacteria that only dies at high temperatures, not on the defrost setting. It’s safer to transfer the hot dogs to a dish.  Discard the packaging after you remove it, and use soap and water to clean up any hot dog water that spills. This method works best if you're thawing no more than 1 pack of hot dogs. Put the hot dogs in a single layer on the dish. Then, drape a paper towel over the dish to cover the hot dogs and soak up liquids. You may prefer to wrap the hot dogs in paper towels to soak up the liquids that come out of them. However, this isn’t necessary. Check the controls on your microwave and hit the button that says “Defrost.” If your microwave doesn’t have this button, find the “power setting” button and set your microwave to 30% power. If you’re having trouble, check the manual for your microwave or do a quick Internet search to learn how this works on your microwave. Every microwave is different. Put the dish of hot dogs into your microwave, then set the timer for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, remove the hot dogs from the microwave and check to see if they’re thawed. You’ll likely need to thaw your hot dogs for longer than 30 seconds. In fact, an entire package could take as long as 8-12 minutes, depending on your microwave. However, you need to check them often so that they don’t start cooking, as this can trigger bacterial growth. You can skip this step if your microwave rotates the food for you. If your microwave doesn’t have a rotating plate, turn the dish 180 degrees every 30 seconds. Otherwise, your hot dogs likely won’t heat evenly and the difference in temperatures may trigger bacteria growth. You can also roll the hot dogs over to help ensure even heating. Place the frozen hot dogs back into the microwave. Push the defrost button or set the power to 30%, then set the timer for 30 seconds. Check the hot dogs every 30 seconds until they feel thaw. Make sure to set the microwave on defrost or 30% power each time you heat the hot dogs. immediately after thawing them in a microwave. When you defrost hot dogs in the microwave, it starts the cooking process. This means parts of your hot dogs will be in the temperature “danger zone” for triggering bacterial growth. To keep your food safe, cook it right away, which will kill the bacteria. It’s safe to cook your defrosted hot dogs in the microwave, in the oven, in a pot of boiling water, or on a grill.
Summary: Take your hot dogs out of the package. Arrange the hot dogs on a microwave safe dish and cover them. Choose the defrost microwave setting or 30% power. Heat your hot dogs for 30 seconds, then check them. Rotate the hot dogs every 30 seconds if the microwave doesn't. Defrost the hot dogs for 30 seconds at a time until they're thawed. Cook the hot dogs