Problem: Article: Small pieces of paper, about 1" x 3" Tape Toothpicks Scissors Straw A sharpened pencil Start in the corner so it forms a cone shape. Get it nice and tight, lining up with the very tip of the lead. Once you have the cone tip formed, tape it together. Don't worry -- it won't be a perfect cone. You should still have the edge of the paper sticking out at the top. You want it the size of your toothpick. To do this: Insert the tip of your toothpick through your cone. If you cannot, make a snip ever so small at the tip of the cone. Reinsert the tip of your toothpick. If it fits snugly, you're good to go. Most of it will still jut out. Place it in snugly so a crease or indentation forms lightly where the edge of the straw hits the paper. At the top of the straw, where this indentation is, cut off the rest of the cone. This will leave you with a tiny cone that'll fit the tip of your toothpick, giving it direction, speed and and the ability to fly. You want the end of the toothpick sticking out just slightly. Make sure the tape is securely attached to both the toothpick and the paper cone. That's it. Take a big breath, blow in, and shoot whatever target you're aiming for. Try a piece of fruit or some balloons. Definitely not your brother or sister. If you want to get fancy, you can create a makeshift dart holster on your straw. This way, you can reload and fire with swiftness and ease. Here's how: Cut pieces of straw about half the length of the dart. Place some double-sided tape toward the end of the straw. Place the pieces of straw in a circle on the tape. Put more tape on top of the straw pieces, securing them in place. Insert your darts. They should stay right in place!
Summary: Gather your materials. Wrap the paper around the end of the pencil. Cut the tip of the cone. Place your cone into your straw. Tape the small cone onto the end of the toothpick. Slide the dart into the straw and fire away! Carry extra darts on your straw.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're away from home when you get stuck in hail, you can place your floor mats over your car windows. They probably won't cover your entire windshield or back window, but they can offer some coverage. Place the floor mats on your windows with the fabric side facing up. This way the feet or grippers on the bottom of the mat will be on the window, and the mats won't slide around as much in high winds. You can find car covers at most auto supply stores and some grocery stores with automotive sections. You'll need to know the make, model, and year of your car, because most car covers are specific to those classifications. Blankets or tarps can shield the car and absorb the impact of the hail, which can help prevent cracked class, dented metal, or chipped paint. Drape the blankets over the top of your car, from the back window all the way over the windshield. If you can, you should also hang blankets down the side to protect your smaller side windows, too. The more blankets you can use, the better. You should have at least one layer of blankets covering your whole car, but if you can double or triple up the blankets, it will give your car more protection. If you're short on blankets, cover your windows first. Duct tape the blankets at the bottom of your car. It shouldn't damage your paint, but you might have a sticky residue after you remove the tape.

SUMMARY: Throw your floor mats over your windshields if you don't have a cover or blankets. Use a car cover. Cover your car with blankets or tarps if you don't have a car cover.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Dogs need plenty of time outside. Exercise is important, and they will need to poop and pee. Dogs are very difficult to hide for this reason; do not think that you can just keep the dog inside. Wait until your parents are out of the house to walk them. You can also wake up early before they are awake to take your dog outside. They may see your dog as you bring him in or out of the house, so be careful. Use a backdoor if possible. Frequent accidents in the house can be a major hint for your parents, especially if they smell or find the evidence. At first, you will have to walk your dog every two hours. Encourage them to go in the same spot every time. Give them a treat when they have gone. This will encourage them to only go outside. If the dog leaves a mess in the house, you should be sure to pick it up right away. Use scented disinfectants to mask the smell. Noisy dogs will soon alert your parents to their presence. When your dog starts barking, give them a treat, and use a word like "quiet." The treat will get them to momentarily stop barking. Soon, they should stop barking whenever they hear the command "quiet." Dogs will bark. They bark to protect their territory, because they afraid or sick, or because they are bored. There is no proven method to stop barking completely, so make sure their room is soundproofed. Don't just toss furry blankets into the laundry hamper. You will have to wash all of your dog's bedding yourself in the washing machine. Save up dirty blankets and beds until you have a full load. It may be tempting to wash the dog in a bathtub, but this can leave a big mess that your parents can find. If you can, take your dog outside for a bath. Use a garden hose, or fill up a tub of water and bring it outside. Comb your dog's hair before washing, and use dog shampoo. Make sure the dog is dry before you bring him back inside. You should probably try this while your parents are not home.
Summary: Walk the dog when your parents aren't home. Housetrain the dog. Train the dog not to bark. Wash the dog's bedding in a separate load. Wash the dog outside of the house.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Add as much as you wish. Large quantities will do no harm to the plants. Plants will grow healthier and even flower more abundantly. The absorbent nature of the loose tea will also help retain the moisture content in the plant pot or plant holder.
Summary:
Add the mixture to the soil of potted plants and flowers, before watering them. Watch the plants flourish.