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SPOTTING A CITY SLICKER
Never trust a man who parts his hair in the middle or his name on the side.
John Bailey, Deer Lick Farm, Interlaken, New York
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.0 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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DESIGNING OFFICE SPACE
To determine the number of square feet of office space a company needs, figure on 250 square feet per employee.
Mike Senna, president, Matrix Consultants, Boston, Massachusetts
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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BUYING AN ENGINE
If you are checking out a used engine that doesn't run, ignore the cleanliness of the outside and look into the carburetor throat. If it is stained reddish brown, chances are good that the engine has been well cared for. A black stain below the choke butterfly is an indication of a tired engine.
LeRoi Smith, writer and car builder
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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WRITING A SPEECH
Professional speech writers budget an hour and a half of research, thinking, and writing for every minute of speech.
Canadian Business
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 15 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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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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2583 Tests thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
TAKING A MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST
Don't change your first guess on a multiple choice question when checking over your answers. The first guess is always the best.
William H. Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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2584 Trees thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PLANTING CONIFER SEEDLINGS
Two people equipped with mattocks or dibble bars can plant 800 to 1,000 conifer seedlings in a day, if no beer is served before noon.
Joe Schwartz, editor, Danby, New York
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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BUDGETING SOLDIERS
In ground warfare, one man behind a fortification is equal to five in the open field.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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PLAYING SOCCER
If it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.
Phil Woosnam, commissioner, North American Soccer League
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Current Rating: 3.7 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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SYNDICATING A TV SERIES
A television series needs to have been produced for 3 years or 80 episodes before it is an attractive candidate for daily syndication.
John Efroymson, media analyst
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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CHECKING A PLATE
If a dinner plate looks clean, it probably is.
Mark McMullen, accountant, Alexandria, Virginia
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Current Rating: 4.6 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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