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1893 Music thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PLAYING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Music played on a high-quality musical instrument sounds better no matter who's playing.
Mark McMullen, accountant, Alexandria, Virginia
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 26 reviews
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1894 Weapons thumb thumb thumb thumb
SHOOTING AN AUTOMATIC PISTOL
When an automatic pistol malfunctions, try a new brand of ammunition and a new magazine before taking it to a gunsmith.
Gene Wolfe, Barrington, Illinois
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1895 Sleep thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FALLING ASLEEP TO MUSIC
If you want to fall asleep with the stereo on, turn the volume down to a level that would be too quiet when you are awake. In less than five minutes, that level will feel comfortable, but if you're still awake in 15 minutes you may have to turn it down again.
Rusty Cartmill, Athens, Georgia
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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1896 Lawyers thumb thumb thumb thumb
TAKING SOMEONE TO COURT
Pain and suffering awards start at three times the cost of the therapy. Rib injuries--though agonizing--do not offer a good return because tape and pain-killers cost little. Back injuries are better because they cost so much money to treat.
Brad Lowry, freelance producer of international video, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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1897 Mail-order thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ORDERING FROM A CATALOG
If it doesn't say it, it doesn't have it.
Cheryl A. Russell, demographer, mother, editor-in-chief, American Demographics
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Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1898 Money thumb thumb thumb thumb
SELLING PERFUME
When the dollar is weak, perfume sales soar.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 4.1 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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1899 Real Estate thumb thumb thumb thumb
SELLING REAL ESTATE
In a good real estate market, listings should be sold within 30 days.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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Current Rating: 4 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1900 Cooking thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
POPPING CORN
To get popping-corn oil hot enough, place three kernels in the oil as it heats; when all three pop, the oil is hot enough.
Richard L. Holloway, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
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Current Rating: 6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1901 Dieting thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
EATING RIGHT
Fat should account for no more than 30 percent of your daily calories.
Anonymous
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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1902 Farming thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PLANTING BARLEY
How much do you lose per acre by planting your barley late? A bushel a day after the first of May.
Marty Schlabach, co-owner," ""Shelter Goods", Rochester, New York
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1903 Weather thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WATCHING YOUR COWS
Expect a storm when your cows become agitated, start to bawl, and head for the barn.
Anonymous talk-show respondent, Burlington, Iowa
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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