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BUYING CLOTHES
If you have to convince yourself that you want a particular article of clothing, don't buy it - you'll be adding another dust collector to your closet.
Andrea Frankel, computer scientist, engineer, holistic health practitioner, San Diego, California
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Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 27 reviews
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ESTIMATING THE LIFE OF AN APPLIANCE
Dehumidifiers have the longest life expectancy of any home appliance, about 15 years. Humidifiers have the shortest life expectancy, just half that of dehumidifiers. Humidifiers burn out because they often are left running after the water has evaporated.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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WINNING AT CHESS
Your primary goal is to be equally proficient in the opening, the middle-game, and the endgame.
Stephen Unsino, poet, Eastchester, New York
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Current Rating: 4.7 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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MEASURING AN INFANT
The circumference of a normal infant's head should equal the distance from the crown of the head to the rump.
Thomas O. Marsh, writer and coroner's investigator, Fairfield, Ohio
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Current Rating: 4.4 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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GOING INTO DERMATOLOGY
You need one dermatologist for every 40,000 people.
Dr. Robert Horn, dermatologist
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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WRITING AN ADVERTISEMENT
When writing an ad, use sentences of less than 12 words.
David Ogilvy, advertising expert, The Ogilvy and Mather Agency
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Current Rating: 6.5 out of 10 based on 28 reviews
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SELLING A BUSINESS
A retail business will sell for 0.75 to 1.5 times its net, plus equipment and inventory.
Terri Thompson, New York, New York
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Current Rating: 4.4 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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CHOOSING YOUR GAME
Never make a bet when the house advantage is more than 1.5 percent. In U.S. casinos, this means you can play blackjack, baccarat, and craps, but nothing else.
Marvin Karlins Ph.D, author and gambling authority, Psyching Out Vegas
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Current Rating: 4.6 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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CARPETING A FLOOR
You need 10 percent less pad than carpet.
Anonymous carpet layer, Decatur, Georgia
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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RESTING AFTER EXERCISE
Allow 24 hours of recovery for every hour of highly stressful workout.
Ned Frederick, writer, Exeter, New Hampshire
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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RUNNING A DAIRY
A dairy operation uses a lot of water. You should plan on using 50 gallons of water per day for every cow in your herd.
Gary Pfaff, dairy farmer
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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