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1579 Joker thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FIGURING OUT A MOVIE
In a thriller, you can be certain that any slow-moving camel is crossing the road only to get in the way of a pursuit vehicle.
Paul A. Delaney, meteorologist, Beltsville, Maryland
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1580 Certain Places thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FORECASTING SNOW IN FLORIDA
It snows significantly in north Florida about once every seven winters.
Dennis Palaganas, Gainesville, Florida
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Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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BUYING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
If you're buying a musical instrument for a beginner, spend twice as much as you think you should. The instrument will be better built, easier to play, and it will sound better. And it will have a better resale value.
Jim Willett, musician, Boston, Massachusetts
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Current Rating: 6.7 out of 10 based on 27 reviews
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1582 Weapons thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DESIGNING A SLING
The length of the sling depends on your height. Hold the sling by your side with both cords, as if you're ready to use it. The pouch should reach to the middle of your calf.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1583 Religion thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ADDRESSING THE CLERGY
Always call a Roman Catholic priest "Father" unless he is wearing some purple. Then call him "Bishop" or "Your Excellency."
Rev. Halsey DeW. Howe, Saint Mark's Church, Springfield, Vermont
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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1584 Horses thumb thumb thumb thumb
BETTING ON A HORSE
If you don't have much information before a race, bet on a horse that is swishing his tail straight up and down.
Donald Mycrantz, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1585 Mail thumb thumb thumb thumb
JUNK MAIL
You can figure that three out of four pieces of advertising mail are opened and glanced at. About one in four is opened and read thoroughly.
Carol Williams, Washington, D.C.
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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1586 Management thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CRITICIZING AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE
In a performance review, don't offer more than three criticisms. That's all an employee can digest.
Nancy Humphries, personnel consultant, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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RENTING APARTMENTS
Unless you get a name and phone number, half the people who make appointments to see rental property won't show up.
Vince Mooney, real estate broker, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1588 Cooking thumb thumb thumb thumb
CHOOSING BREAD
Two out of three people order white bread.
Anonymous
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Current Rating: 4.4 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1589 Injuries thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
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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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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