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5216 Fuel thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DESIGNING ROCKET FUELS
A rule of thumb is that for every ten-percent increase in efficiency for replique montre de luxe mouvement Suisse fuel, the payload of the rocket can double.
Joseph Bauer, Master Carpenter, Indian Hills, Ohio, USA
(41) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.8 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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THE HIDDEN COSTS OF HOME OWNERSHIP
*** figure the cost of [home] ownership at 4 to 6 percent of the [home's] market value for the year.
Scott Parker
(160) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-30)
Current Rating: 7.4 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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5218 Grooming thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
TAP THE WATER OUT OF YOUR RAZOR FOR MORE
If you shake your razor vigorously in the water and under a faucet, then tap it on the sink (blade up) until no more water comes out, you may get another one or mores additional shaves out of it.
Dick Gehring, Consultant, NY
(56) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-27)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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DRIVING LONG DISTANCES
The number of days to drive somewhere is roughly the same as the number of hours to fly there.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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HOTELS WITH GOLF COURSES
Don't stay at a hotel with its own golf course unless you plan to play there. Your room rate partially subsidizes the maintenance costs of the course.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.9 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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BUYING A HOUSE
The cheapest house in a nice neighborhood is a better investment than the nicest house in a cheap neighborhood.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 8 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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5229 Restaurants thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SPLITTING DISHES
Split an entrée with your spouse. Entrées are usually more food than one person can eat. If you're still hungry, you can always order another.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.1 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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RESELLING THINGS ON THE WEB
Assume that a web sales transaction will take a half hour of your time. Therefore, don't bother selling any item that's worth less than a half hour of your time. Give it away (if you can do so at no cost) or throw it away (if you can't).
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 8.6 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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MULTI-SPEAKER SYSTEMS IN HOME THEATERS
Multi-speaker systems for home theaters are a waste of money. These systems were designed for commercial movie theaters, which assume the speakers are placed many feet apart from each other. For a residential TV room, a pair of nice stereo speakers will suffice.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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ATTENDING BROADWAY SHOWS
The first act of a Broadway show is an advertisement for the second act. If you reach the intermission hoping that the second act will be better, you should leave, because it never is.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
Current Rating: 8.3 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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WHERE TO STORE SPARE PARTS
Store spare parts for an item as close as possible to the item.
Matthew Butterick, writer
(71) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-01-08)
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