INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If there is already a crack in the nutshell, then your job will be much easier. First, squeeze the two half-shells to widen the crack until it won't get any bigger. Then, peel the pistachio open from the crack. Wedge your thumbnails into the crack and pull them apart in opposite directions. Use your forefingers to brace the nut so that you can apply more force to the shell. Try using an already-opened shell half to pry open a new pistachio. The shells are sturdy enough that you can use them to open one other. The pistachio is more difficult to open if the crack is very small, or if there is no crack at all. Place the pistachio on a clean, sturdy surface like a plate, a counter-top, or a cutting board. Then, gently tap the nut with a hammer or another heavy object until a crack forms in the shell. Finally, use your thumbnails to pull the shell all the way open. Use a nutcracker, if you have one. The nutcracker is a tool specifically designed to open up thick nutshells. Place the pistachio between the two arms of the nutcracker, then squeeze the two arms shut to crack the nut. You can buy the nuts already opened, if you like, which makes them somewhat easier to eat. However, be aware that pistachios sold in the shell are typically less expensive. They may also be more likely to be organic. Studies have shown that eating pistachios in the shell slows down the eating process and lowers overall consumption. Pistachio nuts contain three to four calories eachfewer than almost any another nutbut it can be easy to eat a lot of them when they come pre-shelled. Consider keeping pistachios a "slow" snack by de-shelling them yourself.

SUMMARY: Open a pistachio from the crack. Crack an un-cracked pistachio. Consider buying pre-shelled pistachios.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's at https://www.facebook.com/. If you're already logged into Facebook, doing so will open your News Feed. If you aren't logged into Facebook, you'll first enter your email address (or phone number) and password in the upper-right side of the page. It's in the top-right side of the Facebook window. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. It's a tab on the left side of the page. ". This section is about halfway down the page. This box is below the "Who can send you friend requests?" heading. It's an option in the box's drop-down menu. Doing so will set your Facebook friend requests setting to "Friends of friends", which will prevent people not in your friend group from friending you.

SUMMARY: Go to Facebook's website. Click . Click Settings. Click Privacy. Click Edit to the right of "Who can contact me? Click Everyone. Click Friends of friends.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To begin making your nasal rinse, make sure you have a container that will be suitable for mixing and storage. This container should be big enough to hold about 2 cups (about .5 liters) of liquid. Glass or BPA-free plastic are both good container materials to consider. Always remember to wash your hands before and after creating your nasal rinse. This will avoid cross-contamination and the introduction of microorganisms or viruses. Take a measuring spoon and put 3 teaspoons (about 15 ml) of non-iodized salt into your container. Then add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda. You need the water to be pure of irritating chemicals and minerals, which can be present in tap water. To avoid this, either buy distilled water or boil your tap water for 3-5 minutes and then let it cool down to lukewarm. Once you have the water ready, add 1 cup (237 ml) of it to your dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until the salt and baking soda have dissolved, or until the water is clear. If you boiled the water, wait until the solution cools to a lukewarm temperature before using it. A homemade nasal rinse can be stored for 3 days at room temperature.

SUMMARY: Get a clean, airtight container. Measure out your dry ingredients. Add boiled or distilled water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To mix the hair protectant spray, add cup (118.5 ml) of distilled water to a spray bottle. Make sure that the bottle can hold at least 10-ounces (296 ml) so there's room to add the rest of the ingredients. Because the hair protectant spray contains essential oils, use a glass spray bottle to hold it. Essential oils can break down more quickly in a plastic container. With half of the water in the spray bottle, mix in 1 teaspoon (4.5 g) of fractionated coconut oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sweet almond oil, and 2 teaspoons (10 g) of hair conditioner. Next, add 5 drops of clary sage essential oil and 5 drops of geranium essential oil. You can use whatever conditioner you usually use on your hair. With all of the other ingredients in the spray bottle, add the remaining cup (118.5 ml) of distilled water. Shake the bottle well to blend all of the ingredients. Shake the hair protectant spray before each use in case the oils have separated from the water. To use the spray, apply one spray to your hair. Use your fingers or a comb to work it through your tresses until all of your hair is coated. Style your hair with your curling iron, flat iron, or blow dryer as usual.

SUMMARY:
Pour half of the water into a spray bottle. Add all of the remaining ingredients. Top the mixture off with remaining water and shake well. Spritz your hair with the spray and work it through.