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SEX IN THE CLASSROOM
A computer science class will be about one-third female. A math class will be about one-tenth female.
Janet Blumer, math grad student, Denver, Colorado
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Current Rating: 6.0 out of 10 based on 23 reviews
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FISHING WITH A BAROMETER
The lower the barometer, the better the fishing.
Charles Vanderpool, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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UPHOLSTERING A SOFA
It takes between 10 and 12 yards of fabric to reupholster a full-size sofa.
Phil Tomlinson, builder
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Current Rating: 5 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
When you are canvassing door-to-door, you can optimize your "time per voter" by spending no more than 20 to 30 seconds with each person you meet. Most people will decide whether they like you within that time, and most will want to get back to whatever they were doing when you interrupted them. You should, however, take time to discuss issues with the interested persons.
Tom Wilbur, county commissioner, East Lansing, Michigan
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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PAINTING YOUR COOP
If you paint the inside of your chicken coop orange, your chickens will lay more eggs.
Diana Souza, illustrator, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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CONTROLLING AN UNRULY STUDENT
The first thing to check about a disruptive elementary student is his or her eyesight.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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BOILING MAPLE SAP
It takes a cord of wood to boil down 1,000 gallons of maple syrup.
Stephen Pitkin, maple syrup maker
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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MILITARY STRATEGY
Morale is to material as 3 is to 1.
Norman Brenner, Fleetwood, New York
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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GETTING TO THE GREEN
To hit a ball to the green, first decide which club will hit it to the green with your best swing, then swallow your pride and use the next longest club and a more relaxed swing (instead of a 5-iron use a 4-iron). You'll be on the green far more often than you'll be over it. The ball will fly straighter too.
Michael D. Miles, Aloha, Oregon
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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TIMING A SCRIPT
It takes 1 1/2 to 2 minutes to perform the average page of script. A 70-page script is about right for most plays.
Kelly Yeaton, teacher and stage manager, State College, Pennsylvania
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Current Rating: 6 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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EATING AT A VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Don't order anything at a vegetarian restaurant that would have meat in it if served elsewhere.
Steve Carver, illustrator, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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