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METROCARD ON THE GROUND
The potential value of a Metrocard on the ground is in inverse proportion to the distance it is from the closest subway station.
Lawrence Quigley, Artist / Web developer, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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STOPPING FOR PEDESTRIANS
When stopping at an intersection with a crosswalk, make sure you can just see the far line over the front of your car.
Mike White, Independent IT Consultant, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
(17) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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QUICK PHYSICS TRICK
When solving physics problems, always use 10 m/s^2 for the value of g, the acceleration due to gravity. It's close enough to the actual value of 9.8 m/s^2 and you're much less likely to make a silly math mistake. Don't use this rule if you work for NASA.
Frank, Biophysicist, Berkeley, CA, USA
(15) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-10-23)
Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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DELIVERY SERVICE DROP BOXES.
The time listed on a delivery service's drop box for final pickup is usually the ONLY pick up for the day. Pick ups are almost always once a day.
Frank J. Curran, Philadelphia, PA, USA
(6) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-12-27)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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OPPOTUNITY KNOCKS
When opportunity knocks, don't complain about the noise.
Silvax, Wheel Man, Muskegon, MI, USA
(13) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-05-13)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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POSSIBILITIES
Anything is possible to people who don't know what they're talking about.
C, Trussville, AL
(34) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-03)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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USING A PUBLIC TOILET
In a public restroom, the middle toilet stalls are used the most.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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FORECASTING THE WEATHER
If the day is even slightly windy and the wind suddenly dies, expect a wind shift.
Kim Murphy, columnist, Portland, Maine
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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DIETING
Most overeating happens at night. If you can't diet all the time, diet after dark.
Arthur Phillips, Fort Myers, Florida
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Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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THE MARKETING RULE OF THREE
Any new product should have at least three easily recognizable advantages over its competition.
Lloyd Barringer, sales representative
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Current Rating: 5.9 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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PREDICTING BEHAVIOR
The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.
Dr. Angelo Valenti, consulting psychologist, Nashville, Tennessee
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Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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