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2425 Joker thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
RUNNING A GROCERY
If you're even thinking about smelling it to determine whether it's fresh, throw it out.
Anonymous
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2681 Military thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
RIDING A HORSE IN BATTLE
A trooper should march on foot, leading his horse, every third hour.
The Very Rev. Emmet C. Smith, Largo, Florida
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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IS IT SILVERPLATE OR SILVER?
Silver plate usually has the initials EPNS or SP, sterling is usually stamped STERLING. Alpca Silver and German Silver are actually Nickle.
Elle Greene, AustinModern.com MidCentury Vintage dealer, Austin Texas, Austin, TX, USA
(6) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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3193 College thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CHOOSING A SEAT IN CLASS
If possible, when choosing a seat, one should try to sit in a seat that leaves either one or three (not two) seats between him/her and the next person. This will allow another to sit in between without being in too close proximity to either person.
Jared Davidson
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-16)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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3449 Astronomy thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
MAGNIFYING POWER OF A TELESCOPE
The "usable" magnifying power of a telescope is about 50x the width of the tube. A 4" Newtonian scope will be able to magnify 200x. A $100 telescope promising 675x magnification is going to be junk
Chris Rodrigues
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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3961 Dogs thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ASSESSING A DOG ATTACK
If a dog is charging you and barking, it is merely defending territory and will not bite. A dog that is charging and not barking is attacking you.
Franklin Crawford, man of good report, Ithaca, NY, USA
(21) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-08-27)
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4985 Miscellaneous thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
HMM
If someone offers you a breath mint, take it.
Ann, CA
(29) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-12-16)
Current Rating: 7.8 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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5241 Speaking thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
LOOK FOR THE EXIT SIGN
When giving a speech in a public setting, speak directly to the red glowing exit sign. It's generally at the back of the auditorium/conference room. It's up high and easy to find. Plus you won't be distracted by looking in to the face of an audience member.
Peter DuCharme
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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378 Flying thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING A USED JETLINER
Never expect to pay less for a used jet than it cost new.
Walter Pitkin, literary agent, Weston, Connecticut
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634 Conversations thumb thumb thumb thumb
REMEMBERING NAMES
If a person whose name you should know but can't remember is approaching you, relax. When the person has come within three feet of you, you will remember the name.
Eleanor Benelisha, library and information services, Richmond, California
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890 Business thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
MARKETING A FAD
You have 90 days to make and ship a novelty item and 90 days to sell it out. After that, inventory costs swallow up the profits.
Ellis E. Conklin, UPI feature writer, quoting Fred Reinstein, fad merchant
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