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ORDERING
If you are in a Chinese restaurant, don't order the Weinerschnitzel. When in an Italian restaurant, ordering sushi is a no-no.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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TASK COMPLETION
Never ask someone to do something without including a specific time limit within which to complete the task.
steve, retired, glendale, utah, usa
(81) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-21)
Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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POACHING EGGS
When poaching eggs, add one tablespoon of vinegar (any kind is fine) to the simmering water to keep your egg from falling apart.
Abby, psychologist, Raleigh, NC, USA
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-23)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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PACK FRAGILE ITEMS IN OFF-SEASON CLOTHES
If you're moving house, instead of buying a lot of packing material, use your off-season clothes to pack fragile items. You'll need to move these anyway, and this saves tons of space.
Abby, psychologist, Raleigh, NC, USA
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-23)
Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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LEAD CONTENT OF CRYSTAL
The lower the lead content on a crystal bowl or goblet, the clearer the "ping" will be when tapped.
Wendy Ksiow, Senior Legal Processing Bank Clerk, Photographer and Seamstress, Garden Grove, CA, USA
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Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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BURGER KING RULE
All Burger Kings are located near a McDonald's but not all McDonald's are located near a Burger King.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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TALKING WITH COPS
Most of the time when talking to a cop their eyes will be looking all around instead of at you, the speaker. They are not being rude, they just scan their surroundings a lot. This is also a good tip off for talking to an undercover cop.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 6.5 out of 10 based on 26 reviews
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MEAT FROM THE OVEN
When removd from an over, the internal temperature of beef wil increase by approximately 5 degrees (F), pork will increase by 3-5 degrees (F) and chicken will increase by 3-5 degrees as well. Fish will DECREASE by 5 degrees almost immediately unless sauced or coated.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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IRISHMAN OR SCOT?
Most Irish surnames start with "Mc" and most Scottish sunames begin with "Mac."
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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SKIING
For each minute of skiing down hill, plan on 7 minutes riding back up the hill.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 6.8 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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CHOICES
Always give a child their choice between two options which are both acceptable to you.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 23 reviews
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