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    How to Make a Giant Egg, 1660

    To make a great compound Egg as big as twenty Eggs…

    How to Bathe in the Sea, 1880

    To prepare the skin for the cold sea bathing, it would be well, before taking a dip in the sea…

    How to Flirt With a Handkerchief, 1877

    The handkerchief, among lovers, is used in a different manner than its legitimate purpose…

    How to Serve Wine to Your Toddler, c. 1450

    I will speak briefly about care of the child up to the age of seven…

    How to Sing, 1650

    A singer should not sing through his nose. He must not stammer…

    How to Mix Drinks for Ladies, 1892

    The Ladies’ Great Favorite. A large glass, a squirt of Seltzer, a spoonful of fine sugar…

    How to Make Bird Missiles, 13th century

    Another kind of fire for burning enemies wherever they are. Take petroleum…

    How to Save Your Soul at a Dance, 1530

    Never doze during the ball, please, my good companion…

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