The oven's lowest temperature setting should be enough to dry them in a few hours. Spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment.  Place the baking sheet in the oven and wait a few hours, checking every 30 minutes or so. Consider leaving the door slightly open for better ventilation. If you have a gas oven, you don't even need to turn the oven on. The pilot light will likely be enough to dry the flowers overnight. This method works if you have just a handful of flowers that you want to dry quickly. If you have a larger amount of chamomile, use a different method.  Set the microwave to its lowest heat setting. On many microwaves, this is "defrost" mode.  Spread the flowers in an even layer on a flat surface lined with parchment, newspaper, or a paper towel. Make sure there is space between each flower, with none overlapping. Heat the flowers for 30 seconds at a time. Take them out of the microwave to rest at room temperature for at least a minute between each 30-second interval. Repeat these intervals until the flowers are dry. The whole process should take several minutes. You shouldn't be able to feel any moisture in the flowers. If they don't feel crumbly and brittle, they need to be dried for longer. Once all the moisture is gone, the dry chamomile flowers can be used immediately or kept in an airtight container for use throughout the following months. A sealed jar kept in your kitchen cupboard should work well.

Summary: Dry the chamomile flowers in your oven. Use a microwave if you have just a small amount of chamomile. Touch the flowers to make sure they are done. Store the flowers in a cool, dry place.


. Once you have completed your experiment, you will be able to analyze the data. You will either find trends that are consistent with your hypothesis, inconsistent with your hypothesis, or no trend at all. Inconsistent trends, or no trends, will disprove your hypothesis.  Looking at the receipts from each store would allow you to analyze how money was spent during the experiment. If your hypothesis constantly makes accurate predictions, it may become a theory. The data and trends will allow you to draw conclusions about your hypothesis. Sometimes, this will be easiest to express in words, and other times it is more suitable to use graphs or charts to summarize your conclusions. Either way, it is important to keep in mind that even if your hypothesis gave predictions consistent with this experiment, it is still a falsifiable hypothesis. You could summarize the conclusions of your shopping experiment by entering the totals you spent at each store into a spreadsheet and generating a graph from the data. This would make it easy to see if Store A or Store B saved you money. For an experiment or a result to be scientific in nature, it must be replicable. You, or someone else, must be able to reproduce the same results each time you do the experiment. If your results cannot be replicated, then your hypothesis is not supported. If you go to the Store B and save money one time, but do not save money consistently when going to Store B, your results are not replicable. Additional versions of the experiment can be carried out by yourself or by someone else. The scientific method is designed so that anyone can get the same results when doing any experiment, given that they are knowledgeable about the procedures. The more times your hypothesis is supported, the stronger it becomes. You can replicate the store experiment by going to both stores multiple times and comparing your results. You could also have a friend go to both stores and analyze their data.

Summary: Analyze experimental data Make conclusions based on the data. Replicate the experiment. Share your experiment and results with others.


Give your body a chance to rest or switch to lighter activities. Immobility and/or doing lower-impact activities can help heal your shin splints.  If you do high-impact activities such as running or tennis, switch to lower-impact options. You can try biking, walking, or swimming to stay active while giving your legs a rest.  You may also want to rest your legs completely for a while.  Begin gently moving the affected area if you take a few days of full rest to help prevent stiffness unless it causes too much pain. Use an ice pack on the painful area of your shin. This can help reduce swelling and relieve pain.  You can use an ice pack as often as necessary for 20 minutes at a time.  You can take a slush bath by mixing ice and water in a bathtub. Soak your legs for up to 20 minutes.  You can freeze a plastic foam cup full of water to gently massage the affected area.  If it is too cold or your skin gets numb, remove the pack. Consume pain relievers for severe discomfort and/or as necessary. These medications may help alleviate pain and possible swelling.  Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen.  Ibuprofen and naproxen sodium may also help alleviate some of the swelling.  Aspirin should not be taken by anyone under 18 without a doctor's permission, due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. If home treatment and other options don’t relieve your shin splints, see your doctor. Shin splints are very common and very treatable, and getting a medical diagnosis can help you get proper treatment.  You can see your regular doctor or visit an orthopedist, who specializes in treating disorders such as shin splints.  Your doctor will conduct a physical exam to check for signs of shin splints and will also likely ask for a health history, including factors such as what type of activities you do and what type of shoes you wear.

Summary: Take time to rest. Apply ice to the affected area. Take pain medication. See your doctor.


Fill the bucket with just enough water to cover the head on your golf clubs. Add a few pumps of dish soap, then stir it in. Make sure that the water is warm, not hot; otherwise, you risk ruining the ferrule. Irons are a type of clubhead. If you have a “metal wood head” or a “wood head,” use a different method. If the clubs only have a moderate amount of dirt or mud on them, 5 minutes in sudsy water should be enough. For particularly dirty clubs or vexing stains, 10 or more minutes might be necessary. The ferrules (which are small ring-like pieces that secure the shaft to the club-head) should be just above the water. If they are touching the water, pour some of the water out. Any brush with soft, plastic bristles will work fine. Toothbrushes and vegetable brushes are popular choices. Start cleaning the face first, then the back, then the top and bottom.  Never use a wire-bristle brush, even if the surface is filthy, as this can damage the face of the club and affect its performance. If there is any rust on the clubhead, you can remove it with fine-grade steel wool. Look for #000 or #0000. If there is still dirt on them, you may need to scrub them once more. Remember to try to avoid getting the ferrules wet, although a little moisture won't be the end of the world. Make sure the entire club is clean and dry upon inspection. If there is any moisture left, you could end up with rust. For a nice touch, polish the clubhead with a steel or chrome polish. Follow the instructions that came with the polish.
Summary: Mix warm water and mild dish soap in a bucket. Submerge the club-heads in the water for several minutes. Scrub the grooves with a soft-bristle brush. Rinse the head with clean water. Dry the head with a soft, dry towel.