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CUTTING A DIAMOND
A cut and polished diamond will weigh half what it did in the rough.
Darryl T. Mix, Phoenix, Arizona
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TAKING A FEDERAL EXAM
On any government multiple-choice test, the longest answer is usually the correct one.
Michael F. Brown, patent attorney
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DOLLAR BILL RULER
A US dollar bill is about six inches long (denomination is unimportant).
Tyson
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.5 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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CAT FOOD FLAVORS
The amount of time within which a cat will develop a dislike for a particular flavor is inversely proportional to the number of cans of that flavor remaining on the shelf.
steve, retired, glendale, utah, usa
(81) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-21)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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RESOURCES
In figuring resources expended for any project. Start with what you'll think you'll need, double it and then add a little more.
RA Meyer, Librarian, Yigo, Guam, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-02-07)
Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
When you're doing estimates, pause to think about how you're feeling. If you're harried and overworked, you'll tend to overestimate effort. If you're calm and not rushed, you may underestimate.
S L Young, Project Manager, Indianapolis, IN, USA
(16) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-02-10)
Current Rating: 6.8 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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COMPOSING A RESUME
If you are short on experience, put your education first. If short on education or you education dates way back, emphasize your experience.
Michael Tarpinian, Printer, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
(12) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-10-11)
Current Rating: 7.7 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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UNSOLICITED ADVICE IS SELDOM WELCOMED
If you really feel it's necessary to make the person aware of your insight, try to put it in the form of a question.
Dick Gehring, Consultant, NY
(56) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-27)
Current Rating: 7.7 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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FINDING A GOOD DOCTOR
To find a good doctor, look for one with a long residency in a hospital affiliated with a medical school. The worst doctors are those with a short residency in a non-AMA approved program.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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SERVING WINE
Red wines should "breathe" two minutes for every year between the vintage and the present date.
Janet Blumer, math grad student, Denver, Colorado
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WALKING
Without a pack, you should be able to walk 25 miles a day without serious strain. With a pack one-fourth your weight or less, 15 miles a day is reasonable on a decent trail.
J. Baldwin, designer and writer
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