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WRITING SENTENCES
Professional writers average about 20 words per sentence.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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GROWING A TOWEL
A 20-by-30-foot patch of ground, sown with two pounds of flax seed, should provide enough fiber to weave a small tablecloth or towel.
Jean Heavrin, weaver
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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USING THE TELEPHONE
When ordering something over the phone, ask for the order-taker's full name. Then he or she won't make a mistake with your order.
Jennifer Evans, writer, Austin, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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ESTIMATING SPEED OF A TRAIN
To estimate the speed of a train in miles per hour, count the number of clicks in 29 seconds.
Don Dalley, Buffalo, New York
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MINIMUM NUMBER OF COCKTAIL PARTY GUESTS
Cocktail parties should have at least 12 guests. With fewer guests, the party becomes one conversation in which only one person speaks at a time. At about 12 persons, the conversation splits into two or more groups with more chance for interplay and movement.
Tom Nelson, Photographer, Boston, MA, USA
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Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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DENIALS
The more someone denies something, the more likely the opposite is true. (e.g. drunks will swear they have not been drinking, boyfriends will swear they have not cheated, etc.) Guilty people need to repeat their "lack of guilt" more often to get them to beleive it subconsciously.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 6.5 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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VANILLA: CAPFUL EQUALS A TEASPOON
Most vanilla bottle caps will hold approximately one teaspoon, which is often the amount called for in baking recipes.
Shelly Garrity, Business Analyst, Prior Lake, MN, USA
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-14)
Current Rating: 7.5 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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EMOTIONS DUE TO HUNGER WHILE DIETING
If you get upset at something that normally wouldn't upset you, might want to think about having a little snack.
Randy Lawrie, Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor, MN
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-05-22)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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DECISIONS
Every decision you make - every decision- is not a decision about what to do. It's a decision about WHO YOU ARE. When you see this, when you understand it, everything changes. You begin to see life in a new way. All events, occurances and situations turn into opportunities to do what you came here to do.
Scott Shapland, Corporate Trainer, Missouri City, TX, 77459
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-09-28)
Current Rating: 6 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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DIGNITY VS RESPECT
All people should be treated with dignity. Respect is different. It has to be earned.
C, Trussville, AL
(34) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-03)
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TALKING TO AN AMERICAN
If you are talking with an American whose legs are crossed and he wiggles his foot at what you say, he either disagrees with what you are saying, or he wants to add to it, or he wants to talk about something else.
The Blossoms, Fresno, California
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