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BUILDING A HOUSE
It takes four experienced builders about 400 hours to build an average-sized house.
Thomas Peterson, builder
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.9 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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MAKING HOT FUDGE
Your hot fudge is ready when you can write your name in the surface with a spoon without the letters disappearing before you finish writing.
Robin Masson, attorney and law professor, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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RUNNING A RESTAURANT
When they're unhappy at a restaurant, the French call the headwaiter and abuse him in front of everyone. The English call the manager and abuse him quietly and with dignity. The Americans don't say a thing. They just never come back, nor do their friends.
Richard Malone, Vancouver, Washington
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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DESIGNING A POTTERY KILN
For every foot of horizontal flue in a kiln, you need two extra feet of chimney to maintain a proper draft.
Daniel Rhodes, professor of ceramic art, Alfred University
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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THE FAMOUS PINT RULE
A pint's a pound, the world around.
Jeffrey Bald, and countless other people, San Jose, California
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Current Rating: 4.6 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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2964 Eyes thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WATCH THE EYES
If someone is remembering a situation, their eyes tend to go up and left. If they are making up a story, their eyes tend to go down and right.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.1 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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SECRETS OF NUTS
When snacking on whole pistachio nuts, it's best to say adios to a nut that hasn't cracked.
wiseguy
(5) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-18)
Current Rating: 7.8 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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WITHIN RANGE
If the enemy is within range, so are you.
Dick LNU, Corp Exec, Oakton, VA, USA
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 9.0 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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3732 Real Estate thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING PROPERTY THAT WILL APPRECIATE
Avoid buying a house within sight of a traffic light.
Jim Colby, Engineer, Concord, New Hampshire, USA
(7) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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3988 Building thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BASIC PLUMBER'S RULES
1. Hot on the Left 2. Cold on the Right 3. Sh!t don't flow uphill (without a pump) 4. Payday's on Fridays.
Gary Wheeler, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Modesto, CA, US
(21) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-12)
Current Rating: 6.7 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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STORING BAKED BEANS
Always store cans of baked beans upside down. When you open the top and tip out the contents, every single bean will shoot straight out without the need to spoon any out.
Dan Harrison, London, UK
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-05-09)
Current Rating: 6.8 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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