INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the slime back into the bowl or container, and gently tilt it over the sink. Pour out as much excess liquid as possible. Drain the water slowly, and wait until there is no more excess liquid.  Hold the slime back with your hand, or press a plate over the bowl or container as you are draining it to prevent the slime from falling out. Leave a tiny gap so that the liquid can get through. You can remove the excess liquid from any type of slime, and this should help to make it slightly less watery. It’s a good idea to remove the excess liquid before you begin trying to thicken the slime. Place the slime on a clean work surface. See if it becomes less watery as you knead it. Also try working the slime in your hands to remove some excess moisture. Many types of slime, such as Borax, liquid starch, and saline solution, all contain either clear or white glue. These types of slime change in consistency as you knead them, and normally become less runny and thicker as you knead. Place the slime into an airtight container. Keep the slime in the freezer for approximately 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened sufficiently. Alternatively, store the slime in a Ziplock bag rather than an airtight container.

SUMMARY: Pour out any excess liquid from the container. Knead the slime for approximately 5 minutes if it contains glue. Freeze the slime for up to 10 minutes if it contains shampoo or soap.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Solid hardwoods have been the traditionally used material in flooring for some time now. They will give a room an elegant, old-world look and for good reason: solid hardwood floors last a long time. They can be sanded and refinished many times, giving them a much longer lifespan than other types of wood flooring. However, considerations must be made as hardwoods are very susceptible to changes in moisture level.  Solid hardwood floors can only be placed in specific areas, because of their reactions to moisture. They cannot be used in bathrooms or in basements. Prepare accordingly. Floors like these will also need installation considerations. Solid hardwoods will need to be nailed into place, which means that a wood subfloor is required. If you do not or cannot provide this, you will need to consider other options. If solid hardwoods are not an option but you would like to have a similar look, consider engineered wood. This wood is similar to what is used to construct many types of modern furniture, and can be used anywhere in your home as it is not affected by moisture as much. It will provide a sleeker, more modern feel and appearance to a room. It is also possible to glue boards such as this. However, the surface they are applied to must be absolutely flat and perfectly clean, so it is not necessarily recommended.

SUMMARY: Consider solid hardwood. Consider engineered wood.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will increase your chances of success with a knife. Put it above the knife blade, while keeping the knife blade in the key hole.  Apply twisting pressure to the lock with the knife blade at the same time. If using a paper clip, hammer the end of the paper clip to flatten it before trying to put it in the door. You want to rake the pick across the keyhole pins. You want to be careful not to break the lock or the knife so you may need to carefully wriggle the knife for a while until you hear a click. Insert the tension wrench into the lock opening’s bottom and turn the lock to the side as if you were unlocking the door with a key. Keep holding the tension wrench and apply pressure. Insert the flattened paperclip above the tension wrench, pushing until you meet resistance. Push up on the pin with the paperclip. The most common tool used to pick a lock is a tension wrench. If you don’t have a tension wrench, you could use a very small hex key. A flat head screwdriver could also work.   You could also try a credit card if you’re trying to get through a lever-type doorknob. Just slide the card into the crack in the door, where the lock is, similar to the process with a knife. Be aware you might ruin the card, though.  At the same time, put pressure on the door with your free arm so the latch doesn’t spring back out.  You may need to make this motion several times before you can get in the door.

SUMMARY: Take an unfolded paper clip or hair clip and use it with the knife. Try another tool like a credit card or lock picking kit.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Snap open each fava bean pod and pop the individual beans out of the shell.  Locate the string/stem side of the pod. Snap the tip, peeling the string away in the process. Continue peeling away the string down the length of the pod until you reach the very end, then use your fingers to pry open the pod along the newly exposed seam. Pluck the individual beans out of the pod using your fingers. Most mature pods will contain four to eight beans. Bring 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water to a boil in a small saucepan, then place a steamer basket over the top of the pan.  Ideally, the steamer basket should be wide enough to fit the beans in a single layer. Make sure that the boiling water does not touch the bottom of the steamer basket. Only the steam should be allowed to reach the basket. Toss the beans into the basket. Cover the steamer and gently cook the beans for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the outer coating of each bean starts to shrivel. Once the coating shrivels, you should remove the basket of beans from the steamer and allow them to cool for several minutes, just until they are cool enough to handle with your bare hands. Peel away the shriveled skin from each fava bean.  Carefully pinch the end of each bean, grabbing the skin without grabbing the bean itself. The inner bean should pop out when you do this. Keep the inner beans and discard the waxy coatings. Return the beans to the steamer basket, and return the steamer basket to your saucepan of boiling water. Cover and continue steaming until the beans are tender. The exact amount of time will depend on how large the individual beans are. Check the beans for doneness every 5 minutes or so. Even with large beans, the process should not take longer than 15 minutes. Transfer the cooked beans to a serving bowl. Toss with melted butter (or olive oil), salt, and black pepper. Enjoy the beans while they're still hot.

SUMMARY:
Remove the outer shell. Set up the steamer. Steam the beans for 30 to 60 seconds. Remove the outer coating. Steam the beans for another 10 to 15 minutes. Season and serve.