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4093 Miscellaneous thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
REJECTING OPTIONS
At the dining hall or the grocery store, never take the last of anything. There might be a reason it's still there.
Frank, Biophysicist, Berkeley, CA, USA
(15) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-10-23)
Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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4094 Computers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ACUTAL HARD DRIVE CAPACITY
When you buy a hard drive, expect the actual capacity to be about 93% of the advertised capacity. For example, you'll be able to store about 112 GB of data on a 120 GB hard drive.
Frank, Biophysicist, Berkeley, CA, USA
(15) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-10-23)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 15 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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ATTENTION SPAN
When showing your pictures to someone, show half your pictures if the person was there when the they were taken, if not show them 1 out of 5 and only if they ask to see them.
Frank, Biophysicist, Berkeley, CA, USA
(15) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-10-23)
Current Rating: 6.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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4107 Wine thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WEIGHT OF BOTTLE - QUALITY OF WINE
The heavier the bottle, normally the better the wine. Especially true for new world wines.
The Vino Vixen, Wine Writer, Alexandria, VA, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-05)
Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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4108 Wine thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
STYLE OF WINE - LABEL
If a wine label is modern, has critters on it, or is funky in any non-traditional way then it's likely going to be fruiter, more tannic, and higher in alcohol. In the "New World Style".
The Vino Vixen, Wine Writer, Alexandria, VA, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-05)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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4109 Wine thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
TWISTS TO REMOVE A CHAMPAGNE CORK
The cage (the metal part that holds the cork in place) takes 6 1/2 twists to remove. No more, no less. Bet money on it.
The Vino Vixen, Wine Writer, Alexandria, VA, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-05)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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SERVING RED WINE
Red wines normally need a slight chill. They should be served at room temp - but, that means European CELLAR temp. Not your living room (unless it's 62*)
The Vino Vixen, Wine Writer, Alexandria, VA, USA
(4) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-05)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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CLEARING DRAINS
Pour a half-cup of vinegar and a half-cup of baking soda down your drain once every week to avoid clogs. And it's a lot easier on your pipes (and lungs) than Drano.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.9 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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BATS
A bat can squeeze through a hole big enough for your thumb.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.0 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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NO SHOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT
It doesn't matter how much fun you're having or how clever the name of the drink is, shot are never a good idea after midnight. You will always be sorry in the morning.
Shelly Garrity, Business Analyst, Prior Lake, MN, USA
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-14)
Current Rating: 6.9 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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