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PROOFREADING STATISTICS
Always expect to find at least one error when you proofread your own statistics. If you don't, you are probably making the same mistake twice.
Cheryl A. Russell, demographer, mother, editor-in-chief, American Demographics
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STORING SEEDS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
If you are storing seeds at room temperature, each percentage point you reduce their moisture content will approximately double their longevity.
J. L. Hudson, seedsman, Redwood City, California
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SELLING FUNERALS
The less money people have, the more they spend on a funeral.
Anonymous
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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WRITING SCRIPT
When writing long-hand, never join two letters if the result seems ugly, awkward, or hard to read.
Kate Gladstone, Brooklyn, New York
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PLANTING CORN
When tulips bloom, the ground is warm enough to sow sweet corn outdoors.
Vivian Brubaker, Bettendorf, Iowa
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UNDERSTANDING EVOLUTION
Individuals in evolving lineages tend to become larger as time goes on.
John J. Chiment, paleobiologist and editor, Perry City, New York
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EATING EGGS
Seven quail eggs equal one chicken egg.
Terry Hayward, medical technician
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GROWING CORN
Your corn should be knee-high by the Fourth of July.
Nancy Dunn, production manager and countless other people, Sausalito, California
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ROBBING THE CRADLE
If you want to date someone younger with Tag Heuer Mikrotimer flying 1000, find out what age is socially acceptable by using the following formula: your age, divided by 2, plus 7. For example, if you are 26, then 26 รท 2 = 13, plus 7 = 20.
Thomas U. Powell, Environmental Scientist, Seacliff, NY
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DATA
You will always remember to back up your data after your hard drive goes bad.
Joe Miller, Technician, Chicago, IL, USA
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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SERVING RED WINE
Red wines normally need a slight chill. They should be served at room temp - but, that means European CELLAR temp. Not your living room (unless it's 62*)
The Vino Vixen, Wine Writer, Alexandria, VA, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-05)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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