Write the note on a piece of paper small enough to fit inside the cap of a pen. Roll the paper and place it inside of the pen. Pass it to the receiver. After that, just wait for them to pass the pen back! They can replace your note with another note and pass it back. Just remember to watch the teacher! Take tiny post-it notes and stick them inside the textbook. Write different notes to direct the receiver like, turn to page 3, turn to page 66, until they find the note. It will look like you or the receiver is studying instead of reading the note.
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One-sentence summary -- Ahead of time, get a friend to ask you to borrow a pen. Put your note in a certain page in a textbook.

Not only can the magical stuff fight cancer, but it can give your metabolism a boost, too. In a recent study by the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, participants who took green-tea extract three times each day saw a 4% rise in their metabolisms. What does that 4% mean to you? An extra 60 calories a day, that's what. Do you know what that means long-term? 6 pounds! Just by taking a little pill. And if you're of the scientific variety, it's believed to up your levels of norepinephrine. And you thought miracles didn't happen: A recent study has shown that if you drink 17 ounces of cold water, within 10 minutes your metabolism shoots up 30-40% for the next half hour or so. That means you could burn an extra 17,400 calories a year just by consuming an extra 1.5 liters (0.4USgal) a day or so. That's five pounds! In addition to upping your metabolism, water fills you up, keeping you from eating more. Before you go about snacking, grab a glass. And, of course, always have a bottle with you at the gym. A study published in the Journal on Obesity Research found that women who ate only low-fat dairy products -- like nonfat yogurt, for example -- at least three times a day lost 70% more fat than their female counterparts who just ate low amounts of dairy. In short, dairy doers have less fat on their bodies, not the other way around. In fact, calcium tells your body to amp up the fat burning. Unfortunately, calcium-fortified goods don't fall under the same umbrella -- to feel the calcium power, you have to go for the dairy products in the raw. Try to get at least 1,200 mg a day. With your diet, at least. Turns out those who eat fish on the regular have lower leptin levels -- this blessing keeps up the metabolism, preventing obesity. Try to get a serving of fish every other day; salmon, tuna, and mackerel, your fattier fish, are best. Replace foods that expand your waistline with healthy foods, like fish. Fish is a food that is full of satisfying flavor, low in calories, and stocked with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 acids are essential fats that your body can't make. They help keep the blood from clotting too easily and add to a better cholesterol ratio. Low-carb, high-fiber foods take more time to digest than other foods, leaving you feeling fuller longer and less likely to snack needlessly. Spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower are all healthy, high-fiber foods. Beyond the fiber content, crunching and chewing a whole piece of fruit stimulates your senses and takes longer to eat. So psychologically, it may also be more satisfying than beverages or soft foods. Chewing also promotes saliva and the production of stomach juices that help fill the stomach. Not in an extreme, Atkins sort of way, but having a little protein at every meal fires up your metabolism. Your digestive system uses more energy to break it down, so you burn more calories. However, keep protein levels to between 20 and 35 percent of your diet; eating too much of it can cause kidney strain and may cause your body to store too much fat. Not all protein is created equal. Be sure to look for protein sources that are nutrient-rich and lower in fat and calories, such as lean meats, beans, soy, and low-fat dairy.
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One-sentence summary -- Stock up on green tea. Drink lots of water. Do more (low-fat) dairy. Get fishy. Fill up on fiber. Pump up the protein.

You'll have a relatively easy time finding typewriters at antique stores, but when purchasing from antique stores, you should be wary of overpricing. Antique store owners are often aware of the value of their vintage typewriters, so they may overprice their typewriters or try to sell you one that's in bad shape. Always ask to use the typewriter before purchasing. While an everyday flea market probably won't have vintage typewriters, antique flea markets often do. Because of the volume and nature of the wares, these one-day sales can be better deals than most other reliable vintage stores. If you're on a budget and don't have a specific typewriter in mind, this could be the place for you! Donation stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army may have old typewriters that have been donated by someone who does not need or want it anymore. While there is a good chance that these typewriters are partially or completely broken, there's also a chance you'll find that perfect, hidden typewriter in the back of the store, just waiting for you. Finding a typewriter at a garage or estate sale can take a lot of patience, but you can usually get a great deal if you do find one. If you're hunting for vintage typewriters in these types of sales, make sure you arrive early! There will probably be others in your area who have the same idea.
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One-sentence summary -- Shop at antique stores. Find flea markets that specialize in antiques. Check out donation stores. Visit garage and estate sales.

In historical fiction, you are using historical fact to create a fictional world. The world of the story should be well-researched and rooted in a real historical time period, with characters who are somehow based on historical figures. However, you can deviate from historical fact in your fiction and lean on historical fact, as you see fit. Good historical fiction writers will have a love for research and history. You should be curious about learning about past historical times, and be interested in imagining life in past times. Historical fiction can take a lot of time to do well, as you will need to conduct research and read historical texts to ensure you are getting the time period right. Though you may think you need a university degree in history to be a good historical fiction writer, this is often not the case. Many historical fiction writers have backgrounds in journalism and newspaper reporting. The skills required to be a successful journalist, such as good researching skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to write with precision and clarity, can also translate into being an effective historical fiction writer. To get a better idea of this genre, you should read examples of historical fiction. There are several well known and respected historical novels, such as: I, Claudius by Robert Graves. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill. The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell. Once you have read several examples of historical fiction, you should analyze and compare them. You can get a better sense of how you will approach historical fiction by first considering how other authors have approached their historical subject matter. You may find you respond more to certain writing or styles as a reader, and decide to emulate this in your own writing. You may ask yourself several questions about the texts, including: How does the author introduce the historical time period to the reader? Do you believe the historical time period is accurately described, and if so, why? How does the author use physical and emotional characteristics to describe the main characters? What is the central conflict of the story and how is it explored in the novel? Does the author create an ending that is satisfying or unsettling? Does the story feel historically accurate and creatively written? If so, in what ways does the author achieve this?
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Recognize the characteristics of historical fiction. Read examples of historical fiction. Analyze the examples.