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2973 Marriage thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
HOW TO TALK TO WOMEN
Tell the smart ones they're pretty, and the pretty ones they're smart.
Tom McNamee, Programmer, Tucson, AZ, USA
(5) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 8.0 out of 10 based on 43 reviews
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3485 Driving thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WHAT'S THE BEST SPEED?
The speed limit! Going faster than the speed limit has it's obvious detractions. If you go slower, most people behind you will be less than happy. If you aren't comfortable/able to drive the posted limit pull over and let folks pass. Don't be an obstruction.
Dennis W, Driving Istructor - Retired SCUBA Instructor - School Bus Driver, Bellingham, WA, USA
(6) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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3741 House and Home thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WHEN TO CHECK YOUR POND ICE
It's time to check the thickness of the ice on your skating pond if you have had 3 consecutive nights of about 20F degrees.
Joy Veronneau, Programmer, Ithaca, NY, USA
(40) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-03-30)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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3997 Architecture thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ALL OBJECTS HAVE THICKNESS
All objects have thickness. Always allow for wall thicknesses, corner post thicknesses etc., when working with spaces and 3d objects.
Gary Wheeler, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Modesto, CA, US
(21) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-12)
Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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4253 Jobs thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ALWAYS LIVE EAST OF YOUR OFFICE
Always live east of your office so you never have to drive into the sun going to/from work!
Andrew Everhart, IT Consultant, Fishers, IN, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-08-28)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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4509 Weather thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FORCAST RAIN
When you see cows lying down, expect rain.
Brian Jarrett, Engineer, Erie, PA, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-05-13)
Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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4765 Fuel thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
GAS TRUCK FIRES
If you hold your thumb in front of you and can see any part of a burning fuel truck, you are to close.
Ed, Supervisor
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-07-20)
Current Rating: 8.3 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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5021 Emotions thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DON'T PANIC
There is no situation or scenario for which the best first response is panic.
Brent Butt
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2010-01-10)
Current Rating: 7.0 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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158 Books thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING A GOOD BOOK
If you're considering buying a book, open it at random and read a page. Do this three times. If you haven't stumbled onto a vital part of the story at least once, don't buy the book.
Gene Wolfe, Barrington, Illinois
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 31 reviews
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414 Cattle thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FEEDING A COW
One dairy cow eats one acre's worth of corn silage per year.
Monica Crispin, Cooperative Extension agent
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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670 Crime thumb thumb thumb thumb
SPOTTING A BAD CHECK
Ninety percent of bad checks carry numbers below 150, indicating a new account.
Francine Green, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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