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4516 Ages and Stages thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
LIFETIME OF LEARNING
The "young" think they know everything. The "middle-aged" think they've learned everything. The "old" still have a lot to learn. No matter how old you are, there's always something new and interesting to learn.
Rob H., Software Consultant, Loveland, Ohio, United States
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4772 Miscellaneous thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
"MOLDY" CIGARS
If a friend complains that his cigars are moldy and he intends to discard them, ask to see them. If the “mold” turns out to be an even layer of fine crystals instead of spots of soft powder, take the cigars off of your friend’s hands, as this is a desirable condition known as “bloom”; oils exuded from the tobacco as a result of aging.
Wankel, Computer analyst
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HEATING A TRAVEL TRAILER
To estimate the heater size for a travel trailer, figure 1,000 BTUs per foot of length. A 15-foot trailer will need a 15,000-BTU heater.
Ralph Young, camper
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SHOPPING AT GARAGE SALES
Garage sales are good places to shop. As a rule, half the things for sale are underpriced. However, keep in mind that a quarter of the things for sale are probably overpriced.
George Perfect, antique dealer
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677 Health thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DIAGNOSING AN ILLNESS
Bacterial infections are localized - the patient will complain of a sore throat, or a runny nose, or an upset stomach. Viral infections are more generalized - the patient will complain of a sore throat, and a runny nose, and an upset stomach.
Russell T. Johnson, Temple City, California
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933 Energy thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FOLLOWING THE FOOD CHAIN
Different levels in the food chain are called trophic levels. As organisms eat and get eaten, food energy is passed along the food chain. From one trophic level to the next, there is a 90 percent loss of energy.
M. N., Enterprise, Oregon
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1189 Computers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
USING A SUPER-COMPUTER IN THE DAYS OF CRAY
A super-computer operating at the highest frontier speeds will fail every month or so.
Kevin Kelly, quoting Seymour Cray, computer wizard
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1445 Injuries thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SPOTTING A FRACTURED BONE
If it hurts more when you press your injury with a finger at one spot, it may be a fracture.
Alan R. Brown, New York, New York
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1957 Politics thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
JUDGING A POLITICIAN
Never trust a politician who wears military fatigues to breakfast.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT
Your weight should vary to the extent that your wardrobe can handle it.
sunny bat-or, star of Fit, Fat, & Fabulous, Ithaca, New York
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LAUNCHING FIREWORKS
When you're launching fireworks, make sure the audience stands five steps back for every ounce of propellant in the missile.
Alan R. Reno, Watertown, New York
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