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    What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House: And 72 Other Things You Ought to Know By Now
    What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House: And 72 Other Things You Ought to Know By Now
    What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House: And 72 Other Things You Ought to Know By Now
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    What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House: And 72 Other Things You Ought to Know By Now

    By Elizabeth Nix and Elizabeth Hurchalla

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    What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House is a girls' guide to solving life's most vexing problems

    Everything You Thought You'd Know By Now (But Don't)

    Don't be daunted by the daily dilemmas modern life throws at you! It may seem as though every able-bodied person you know can change a tire, eat a lobster and give a massage, but--believe it or not--it's not uncommon to reach adulthood with glaring holes in one's skill set. This sleek little book is the perfect manual to plug those holes, giving you everything you need on a subject in two or three efficient pages. Why not learn to:

    --help someone who's fainted?
    --prevent jetlag?
    --look great in photos?
    --avoid getting a speeding ticket?
    --choose the right wine?
    --find a bra that fits?
    --parallel park?
    --plus 66 other essential skills

    All the information you need for a quick fix to a more fabulous life is right in these pages.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateApr 7, 2003
    ISBN9781429978880
    What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House: And 72 Other Things You Ought to Know By Now
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    Elizabeth Nix

    Elizabeth Nix has written for a variety of publications, including Cosmopolitan and Mademoiselle. Together, Hurchalla and Nix are the authors of Why Don’t You....701 Ways To Jump-Start Your Life.

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      What to Do If a Bird Flies in the House - Elizabeth Nix

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      HOW TO GET A STUCK RING OFF

      Rings on your fingers, bells on your toes … . Although bells on your toes may cause you more problems in the long run (you’re a real killjoy at surprise parties, aren’t you?), that ring on your finger can be tricky too. Oh, it’s swell when it’s on—it’s just when you try to take it off that things can get sticky. Here’s how to get a ring unstuck:

      1. Don’t try to force the ring off, since this may just make your finger swell more. Instead, raise your hand to eye level. Then wrap some ice in a washcloth or a couple of paper towels and hold it around the finger the ring’s on. This should reduce the swelling and help you get the thing off.

      2. If the ring still won’t budge, run your hands under cold water, soap them up, and rub above and below the ring. Then twist the ring like you’re unscrewing it instead of just pulling it straight off.

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      WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A BEAR IN THE WOODS

      The bad news about bears is that they can run faster than you can. The good news is that they’re solitary creatures who would much rather spend the day foraging for nuts and berries than bumping into you amidst the birches. Fortunately, you need never meet in the first place, provided you take a few precautions when hiking in bear country: travel in groups of at least three people; clap, talk, sing loudly, or hang a bell from your pack to avoid surprising bears; make sure any food and other scented stuff (like deodorant, toothpaste, and trash) is stored in Ziploc bags inside your pack; and hightail it the other way if you see any fresh tracks, droppings, or animal carcasses lying around. If, despite your best efforts, you still run into a bear, here’s what to do:

      1. Remain calm. Most bears don’t want to attack you; they just want to make sure you’re not a threat.

      Even if a bear charges at you, stand your ground and try not to panic: chances are, the bear is bluffing and will turn away at the last second.

      2. Don’t run! Running can result in an attack—instead, back away slowly. If it’s impossible to back away or if your actions appear to be pissing off the bear, wait until it moves away. Always leave the bear an escape route.

      3. Avoid eye contact, sudden movements, yelling, and anything else that the bear might interpret as a sign of aggression. If the bear thinks you’re challenging it, it might try to fight.

      4. If the bear does attack—don’t worry, this is very rare—defend yourself aggressively with your hands, a stick, a rock, or anything else lying around that you think might help. Do whatever it takes to let the bear know you aren’t easy prey and make it give up. (If you’ve heard that you’re supposed to lie down and play dead, you’re right—but only if you’re dealing with grizzly bears, which are much less common than the black bear found all over the United States. Grizzlies tend to be larger and more powerful; however, they’re also quite rare and found in only a few northwestern states.)

      5. Once the bear backs down and starts to leave the area, stay where you are until it’s gone; if the bear sees you move, it might attack again.

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      HOW TO GET TICKETS TO A SOLD-OUT CONCERT

      So your all-time favorite band/opera singer/mime troupe is coming to town and you absolutely have to be there. Trouble is, the tickets sold out in ten minutes—and you didn’t get one. But sold out doesn’t necessarily mean all tickets are taken. Here’s how to improve your chances of seeing the show (without succumbing to scalpers):

      1. Check with the box office or ticket seller every day for at least a week or two after the tickets are sold out. Most likely, some credit cards won’t get approved and some orders will be canceled, so those tickets will go back on

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