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COOKING BEANS
Eight quarts of dried beans will feed 100 people.
The Lansing Methodist Church Women's Society
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TELLING A JOKE
Choosing the right inflection and tone of voice is important when telling a joke. It's also important to eliminate all unnecessary conjunctions. When in doubt, do Tonto.
Esquire magazine, how to tell a joke
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MINIMUM NUMBER OF COCKTAIL PARTY GUESTS
Cocktail parties should have at least 12 guests. With fewer guests, the party becomes one conversation in which only one person speaks at a time. At about 12 persons, the conversation splits into two or more groups with more chance for interplay and movement.
Tom Nelson, Photographer, Boston, MA, USA
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PIZZA FOR A CROWD
Half a typical medium pizza per person for lunch, half a large pizza per person for supper. Use this ratio of toppings: 1/2 veggie, 1/2 plain cheese, 1 all the way, 1 pepperoni, 1 pepperoni and mushroom.
james b, engine er, loveland, colorado, usa
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BRINGING CAKE TO THE OFFICE
Within a group of female office workers, a white or yellow cake brought in to celebrate an occassion will have at least one quarter to one half left over. If, on the other hand, the cake is chocolate, it will be devoured, diets not withstanding.
Wendy Ksiow, Senior Legal Processing Bank Clerk, Photographer and Seamstress, Garden Grove, CA, USA
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WEDDING GUESTS
Plan for one guest to attend for each invitation sent.
Julia West, Nurse, Lincoln, Nebraska
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ESTIMATING DOGS AND BURGERS FOR A CROWD
Buy 1/2 a hot dog and 3/4 of a hamburger for every person attending a group cookout.
Clarke Green
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