Carmine Shannon
wikiHow Staff Writer
Education
- BA in Japanese, Wellesley College
Professional Achievements
- Has been cited in the Modern Language Association journal
Expertise
- Literature
- Japanese
- Lucid dreaming
- Singing
- Piano
Why
Secret Talents
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Co-authored Articles (152)
Dreaming About Cockroaches: 24 Interpretations
Decipher what’s been crawling through your mind with our dream guideSeeing roaches in your dreams can be totally unnerving, but they’re not always a bad sign. Roach dreams can be interpreted in a variety of ways base...
How to Interpret Dreams About Rain: 11 Dream Scenarios
Learn how your subconscious communicates through rain dreams Rain is usually a good sign, including in your dreams. It can cleanse you, allow you to bring unregistered emotions to the surface, and even be a tiding of ble...
How to
Know when You Need a Tetanus Shot
Many people are familiar with the tetanus shot, but do you know when you should get the vaccine? Cases of tetanus in the U. S. and the rest of the industrialized world are rare due to high rates of vaccination. Vaccinati...
How to Apply Whitening Strips
Whiten your teeth safely with teeth whitening stripsAs we age, our teeth may not look as white and vibrant as they once did. Teeth can yellow for a number of reasons, ranging from a lack of dental hygiene to drinking cer...
What Does it Mean to Dream Within a Dream?
Wake up to hidden messages the universe is sending youHave you ever woken up, brushed your teeth, and made coffee only to wake up again in your bed? Or maybe you’ve fallen asleep in one dream and entered another. Dream...
How to Refill a Zippo, Replace a Wick, and Change a Flint
Make sure your Zippo is primed for a brilliant flame, every time Like all lighters, Zippos eventually run low on lighter fluid. Luckily, they’re easily refillable—just take the lighter out of its casing, pop open the...
What Does it Mean to Dream About a Dead Person Talking to You? Meaning, Warnings, and Advice
Learn how to interpret your dreams and what messages you may be receivingDreams about speaking to a person who has died are very common, whether you’ve lost someone recently or not. The grieving process is a holistic e...
How to Make a Reusable Gravity Bong From a Socket
Make a geeb piece that lasts Crafting a gravity bong can be a fun exercise in stoner-engineering, but having to remake it every time feels a little wasteful, right? For most gravity bongs the geeb piece, or the metal pie...
How to
Apply Testosterone Cream
Testosterone topical cream (which is actually more gel-like) is used to treat people whose bodies don't make enough natural testosterone—a condition called hypogonadism—and as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for tr...
How to Interpret the Spiritual Meanings & Causes of Hair Loss Dreams
Identify and resolve the roots of your hair loss dreamsHair is a symbol of vitality, status, and beauty—and it’s one of our most impactful physical traits. Dreams about losing your hair can be off-putting and frigh...
How to
Apply Steri Strips
Steri strips are adhesive strips that are used to keep small or shallow wounds closed so they can heal. Before you apply Steri strips to your wound, you’ll have to make sure the skin around it is clean and dry, as cove...
What You Need to Know About Fixing and Preventing a Burnt Alto Pod
Get your puffs back to normal in no timeYou just cracked open a new Alto pod, snapped that bad boy in, and took a couple of hits. Everything’s going swimmingly, until a puff hits your throat and BLEH! It tastes terribl...
18 Hairstyles to Hide Thinning Hair on Crown + Hair Growth Tips
Feel confident in these stunning hairstyles Losing your hair can be a hard experience, but it’s also an opportunity to try new things and experiment with new styles. Even if your hair is very sparse on top, you can roc...
How to Effectively and Safely Wash, Dry, and Maintain a Cast
Expert tips for keeping your cast clean and dryKeeping your cast clean and dry is an important part of your healing process. Water can dissolve plaster casts and cause plaster casts to irritate your skin, so only spot-cl...
4 Methods for Getting Blood Stains Out of Wood for Good
Clean blood out of wood with common household itemsJust because you got blood on your wood floor, deck, or cutting board doesn’t mean your DNA has to be trapped in there forever. By using common household products like...
How to Sleep on a Couch: Expert Tips for a Restful Night
Expert tips on how to sleep soundly just about anywhere Crashing on the couch isn’t exactly ideal, but there are ways to make a lumpy sofa into a significantly more comfortable “bed.” By removing the back cushions,...
How to Tell if Your Elf Bar is Real or Fake
Learn how to officially verify your vape and suss out fake packagingElf Bars are some of the most popular vapes on the market today, which unfortunately means they’re some of the most popular vapes to counterfeit. The ...
How to
Clean an Infected Ear Piercing
Infected ear piercings are common, especially in new piercings. Most go away after one to two weeks, as long as you clean them twice a day. Use a cotton ball or swab soaked in a saline solution or antimicrobial soap to c...
What is Premeditatio Malorum? The Power of Negative Thinking
Use this ancient technique to become more resilient If you’ve ever thought about how your plans could be foiled, you were practicing premeditatio malorum, or in English: premeditation of evil. Premeditatio malorum has ...
The Grabovoi Numbers Trend, Explained
Grabovoi codes to attract health, love, luck, and abundanceGrabovoi codes, created by Grigori Grabovoi, have recently gained popularity on TikTok as tools to help manifest anything. Originally, Grabovoi made up the codes...