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1188 Building thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
THE ONE IN FIVE RULE OF BUILDERS
One in 5 building companies survives for 15 years; 1 in 5 fails within 5 years.
Rick Eckstrom, plan review officer, Ithaca, New York
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USING SARAN WRAP
To tear Saran Wrap smoothly, hold your thumb on the W of the box.
Nancy Heffernan Eckstrom, nutritionist, Barton, New York
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JUDGING FIREWORKS
To judge the quality of a fireworks display, watch for color, especially blue. If you see good blues, you are watching a topnotch fireworks display.
Dr. John A. Conkling, Executive Director, American Pyrotechnics Association
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CABINET MAKING
Sanding is 10 percent of any cabinet making job.
Joel Warren, cabinet maker
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POPPING CORN
You should get 34 cups of popcorn from a cup of kernels. Top-quality kernels will give you an extra 10 cups.
John O'Rourke, contributing editor, Let's Live
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LEAVING A TIP
You should always leave at least 25 cents per plate for breakfast, 50 cents per plate for lunch, $1.00 per plate for dinner, or 15 percent of the bill, whichever is higher.
Bernice Duda, grandmother and part-time waitress, Chicago, Illinois
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MOUSE-PROOFING YOUR HOUSE
A mouse can squeeze through a space little bigger than the width of a pencil, or widen it by chewing. If you want to patch such holes, leave the patch smooth or the mouse will be able to pry it out.

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LEADERS CONFIDENCE IN UNDERLINGS
When a leader declares having 'full confidence' in one of their minions (this works for football coaches, prime ministers, executives), that minion has an average remaining time in office of about two weeks.
Nick Sargeant, IT Architect, Hayling Island, UK
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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PREDATORS
Predators eyes are found on the front of the face as they are looking for their prey. Most preys eyes are located on the side of the face as they are looking for the predator which attacks from the rear or side.
Donald, Retired
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 7.2 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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MEASURING WITH A DOLLAR BILL
A US Dollar bill is 6 1/8" long. By folding back part of the margin of the bill or 1/8" you have a 6" long piece of paper. Folding this in half, thirds etc, you can easily measure 2", 3", 4" 6" et cetera very easily, and fairly accurately.
Gary Wheeler, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Modesto, CA, US
(21) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-12)
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SEX RULE
Never have sex with anyone who has more problems than you have.
Ronald, Gold Coast, Q, Australia
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