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BUYING ANTIQUES
Never buy antique furniture without turning it over first.
Paul Polce, Ponzi's Antiques, Trumansburg, New York
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 7.1 out of 10 based on 45 reviews
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293 Exercise thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
COMPARING SWIMMING TO RUNNING TO CYCLING
Swimming 1 mile is equivalent to running 5 miles or cycling 12 miles.
Ned Frederick, writer, Exeter, New Hampshire
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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549 Emotions thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PREDICTING VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
A patient who suddenly can't sit still is about to become violent.
Gerry M. Flick M.D., Ship's Surgeon, S.S. Constitution off Hawaii
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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805 Computers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PREDICTING A LAYOFF
When the lights are on after six in the personnel department of a Silicon Valley company, look for layoffs within two weeks.
Ben Cota, technology marketing guy, Oakland, California
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 27 reviews
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1061 Health thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
AVOIDING HEART DISEASE
To lower your chances of developing heart disease, have one--and only one--alcoholic drink a day.
Norman Brenner, Fleetwood, New York
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Current Rating: 4.7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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1317 Grooming thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BRUSHING YOUR HAIR
Twenty-five brush strokes per day is considered optimal for best distribution of natural oils. More brushing causes damage.
Dr. Jonathan Zizmor, hair expert
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1573 Durability thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CARING FOR HOSES
A garden hose exposed to the elements will last five years before it leaks.
John Towle, Salinas, California
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1829 Dieting thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SPOTTING DIET RIP-OFFS
A total fast burns off 1/2 to 3/4 pound of body fat a day. No diet can cause a more rapid weight loss than this.
Norman Brenner, Fleetwood, New York
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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2085 Running thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PROTECTING YOUR FEET
The foot hits three times harder when running than when walking.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
About 5 to 15 percent of the voters in a local race will cast a vote with no information at all (more if they are nearing the end of a long ballot). You can plan on getting a random half of these votes.
Tom Wilbur, county commissioner, East Lansing, Michigan
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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2597 Beaches thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
LIFEGUARDING THE OCEAN
If bathers are chest high, you have a safe beach.
Joseph Liberkowski, ex-ocean lifeguard, Medford Lakes, New Jersey
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 27 reviews
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