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THE CHEAPEST TIME TO BOOK A FLIGHT
The cheapest time to book a flight Is eight weeks before you're traveling.
Scott Parker
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DRINKING WATER
If you're thirsty, you've waited too long. To avoid dehydration, drink water ahead of time. Put another way: If you're thirsty, drink water. If you're not thirsty, drink water anyway.
Dean Sheridan, electronics technician and deaf actor, Torrance, California
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USING A MICROWAVE
To determine whether cookware can be used in a microwave, put it in the microwave empty and turn on the high setting for 15 seconds. If the cookware is cool to the touch, it's safe to use in the microwave.
Dean Sheridan, electronics technician and deaf actor, Torrance, California
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DESIGNING SOFTWARE
If an expert pauses while testing a new program, that's where a beginner will fail.
Norman Brenner, Fleetwood, New York
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COMPARING SHRIMP TO EGGS
It takes two dozen jumbo shrimp to match the cholesterol contained in one egg yoke.
Dr. Stephen S. Scheidt, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York
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THE OLD RULE FOR PROGRAMMING A COMPUTER
A computer program in a good high-level language can be written about five to ten times as fast as the same program in assembly language, but it will be longer and run slower.
Clifton Royston, programmer/analyst, Nukualofa, Tonga
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CARING FOR AN INSECT STING
Ammonia for a bee sting; vinegar for a wasp sting.
Dr. Bill Grierson, professor emeritus, University of Florida
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ADDING AN ECHO
When adding echo to a vocal track, add half-again as much as you think you should.
Dick Brenton, record producer
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MEASURING SOCIAL STABILITY
To measure the social stability of a country, compare the income of the top tenth of the population with that of the bottom tenth. If the top tenth is getting more than 15 times the income of the bottom tenth, you've got a problem.
Daniel Shively, quoting futurist Marvin Cetron, Indiana, Pennsylvania
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CALORIES AND RESTING
The average person, resting comfortably for 24 hours, will burn about 1,700 calories.
Steve Hinshaw, Farmland, Indiana
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WALKING ON ICE
On snow-covered ice, stay away from areas without snow. This could be a sign of thin ice that has only recently frozen.
Jim Keneely, professional guide
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