A fever is a classic illness to fake, since they often imply that you are contagious and the best treatment is usually bed rest. People with fevers have faces and foreheads that are usually hot, though they themselves feel cold. There are a number of ways to give yourself the appearance of a feverish face.  Take a hot shower without getting your hair wet. Blow on your face with a blow dryer. Rub water on your face to make it seem sweaty. Heat your face for a few minutes with a heating pad or hot water bottle when no one is looking. Rub your face vigorously with your hands. Lay down on your back with your head hanging off the edge of your bed so that all the blood flows to it. They will make you sweat, but people will think you are cold too. Pretend to shiver, no matter how much you bundle yourself up. A cold sweat is one important symptom of a cold or fever. If a parent or nurse leaves you alone with a thermometer in your mouth, there are a few things you can do to give yourself an artificially high temperature. Just make sure you don't get it too high—it will either be obvious that you faked the results or they will take you to the doctor or hospital to treat your dangerously high temperature.  Drink hot water before putting the thermometer in your mouth. Touch the thermometer to a hot light bulb for a second. Shake the thermometer vigorously by the metal tip. This will push the mercury out towards the high end of the thermometer. Of course, this doesn't work with digital thermometers.
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One-sentence summary -- Make your face hot and sweaty. Cover yourself with many layers of clothes and blankets. Tamper with your thermometer.

Q: Way before you tell the story (like the day before, or that morning), find a way to casually mention a few details that are relevant to the story. If you drive by the pecan factory, for example, ask your friends if they've ever been there. If you come across anything mysterious or unusual while your future listeners are around, try to think of a way you can tie it into your story and improvise! Let's say you find a squirrel skeleton and your story is about a serial killer. Perhaps that serial killer had an appetite for squirrels...? If you want to be really proactive, set things up. Draw a strange symbol on a rock with red chalk, or cut claw marks into fabrics. Tweak the setting in the story to match the one you're in. If you noticed a huge tree next to a river, for instance, you can have one of the victims in your story cling to (coincidentally) a large tree next to a river as she flees from a ghost. Ideally, some of your listeners will remember having seen this tree, and will shudder when you mention it in the story. If it's a foggy night, make it a foggy night in your story.
A: Plant seeds of terror.

Article: The first paragraph of any obituary includes these details. You may also choose to include information about your loved one’s current residence. It is not necessary to go into detail about the cause of death, but only to share what feels appropriate. For example, you could say that your loved one died after a long illness or died suddenly. Include her date of birth and the names of her parents. If there was a significant move in your loved one’s early life, mention it here. For example, you might want to state that he was born in Greece but immigrated to the United States as a young child. Include details about schools attended and degrees earned. This paragraph can also be the place to introduce important themes in your loved one’s life story. Did she first discover her love of literature while an English major in college, for example? The personal details you include will make this section meaningful to those who attend your loved one’s funeral.  You might proceed by writing a paragraph on each significant aspect of your loved one’s life: work, hobbies, and family, for example. Alternatively, you might choose to develop a narrative about your loved one. For example, if her crowning achievement was a position in national government, you might want to write several paragraphs describing how she earned the knowledge and experience necessary to get there. Use anecdotes and other personal details. Weave these elements into the larger life story. They should help to convey the overall tone of your loved one’s life.  For example, if your loved one adored jokes, you might include one or two of his most famous humorous quotes. The obituary of a beloved teacher might include a story from a former student about what it was like to be in her classroom. You should include relatives who predeceased your loved one as well as your loved one’s survivors. Begin this paragraph by saying that your loved one was “preceded in death by” the close relatives who have already died. Then, say that your loved one “is survived by” the close relatives who are still living. It is customary to list the cities or towns where the living relatives currently reside. State where your loved one will be buried or interred. While the newspaper version of the obituary should include details about the funeral service and visiting hours, the program obituary should be more general and simply record information about your loved one’s final resting place. You may wish to offer thanks to those who made your loved one’s last days or weeks easier, for example at a hospital or hospice facility. You may also wish to thank the staff at the funeral home. Include the names of caregivers here.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
State your loved one’s name, birth and death years, and cause of death. Write a paragraph about where your loved one was born. Write a paragraph about your loved one’s education. Describe your loved one’s adult life, taking as many paragraphs as you need. Illustrate important aspects of your loved one’s life. List the names of close relatives. Write a final paragraph that includes details about funeral arrangements. End the obituary with a sentence of thanks.