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EXPLORING A CAVE
You should have at least four people for any caving expedition. If someone is injured, two people can go for help while one stays with the injured spelunker. That way, no one is in the cave alone.
David R. McClurg, speleologist
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ESTIMATING THE COST OF A DOCTOR VISIT
The fee for a routine office visit is the same price as a first-class postage stamp multiplied by 100.
Gerry M. Flick, M.D., Ship's Surgeon, S.S. Constitution off Hawaii
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DRINKING LIQUOR
As far as getting drunk is concerned, 1 jigger of liquor is equal to a 12-ounce beer.
Robert Morley, unemployed
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CHOOSING AN ICE AX
An ice ax, standard equipment for climbing snow or ice, should reach from your wrist to the ground with your arms at your sides.
R. Maynard, Fullerton, California
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RUNNING A CLUB
Don't expect more than one-third of any professional-club members to attend a meeting. Build up a large membership so there are enough members around to make up for those who are away or otherwise engaged.
Dr. Barbara Pletcher, National Association of Professional Saleswomen, Sacramento, California
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HUNTING FOR A JOB
In your first interview, don't ask about vacations, pay, pensions, or working hours. Doing so will give the impression you are looking for an easy job. First get an offer, then tell the employer what you want.
John Munschauer, author, Jobs For English Majors and Other Smart People
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GETTING SOMEWHERE
Go the way you know, it will always be faster.
Anonymous
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1944 Lawyers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PREDICTING THE VERDICT
The sooner a jury returns with a verdict, the more likely it decided for the defense.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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MAKING MAPLE SYRUP
It takes about 100 maple trees to make 25 gallons of syrup.
Stephen Pitkin, maple syrup maker
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BUYING GASOLINE FAST FROM A FULL SERVICE STATION
To get gas as fast as possible, ask for $20 worth, because the attendant won't have time to leave your pump.
Ed, Greshen, Oregon
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CHILDREN AND FOOD
Young children's enjoyment of a home-cooked meal is in inverse proportion to the amount of time spent preparing it.

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