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491 Animals thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
LOOKING FOR ELEPHANTS
If you want to see an elephant, look within 300 meters of water.
Thomas W. Neumann, anthropological archaeologist, wildlife ecologist, and field crew crisis manager
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.6 out of 10 based on 26 reviews
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492 Art thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
INKING A RUBBER STAMP
The finer the detail on a rubber stamp, the less ink it takes and the easier it is to get a good impression.
Alan T. Whittemore, YMCA Physical Director, South Deerfield, Massachusetts
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 28 reviews
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493 Computers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
REVIVING A COMPUTER AFTER A FIRE
If a computer's plastic casing has not been deformed by the heat, which begins to happen at 250 degrees F, then the computer will work.
Dean Sheridan, electronics technician and deaf actor, Torrance, California
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Current Rating: 4.9 out of 10 based on 26 reviews
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494 Books thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
REMEMBERING A BOOK
For every worthwhile book you read, there will be one statement or story you'll remember for a decade or longer.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 25 reviews
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495 Children thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
RAISING CHILDREN
If babies thoroughly wet their diapers at least six times a day, they are getting enough milk.
Cheryl A. Russell, demographer, mother, editor-in-chief, American Demographics
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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496 Drinking thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DEALING WITH A DRUNK
The Bouncer's Rule of Six: If you're explaining something to an intoxicated person that a sober person would understand after being told once, expect to repeat yourself five times.
Rick Rosner, bouncer and stripper, New York, New York
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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497 Entertaining thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING CHEESE FOR A PARTY
For a wine and cheese party, count on having one pound of cheese for every five guests.
Maria Martin, art history student and former cheese shop employee, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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498 Flying thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FLYING AN AIRPLANE
On a jet, the fuel flow on approach with gear and flaps extended will be about one-third of the fuel flow when cruising at altitude.
P. Douglas Combs, professional airline pilot, aviator & aircraft mechanic, flight instructor, Tempe, Arizona
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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499 Electricity thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
AVOIDING HIGH VOLTAGES
When you are working in the vicinity of high voltage, keep 1 foot of distance between you and the power source for each 1,000 volts. For instance, stay 13 feet away from a 13,000 volt power source.
Bob Crews, design scientist, Chicago, Illinois
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 46 reviews
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500 Clothing thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING FURS
As a rule, short-haired furs like Persian lamb and mink look best on short people; long-haired furs like skunk and fox look best on tall people.
Frank G. Ashbrook, biologist and fur-trade expert
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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501 Emotions thumb thumb thumb thumb
MANAGING FEAR
In skiing and body-boarding, the Fear Scale (FS) ranges from fun (1) to pure terror (10). If you're approaching a slope or wave and the FS is in the middle, do it. Like the Richter Scale, the Fear Scale is open-ended.
Larry Gassan, Jolly Dino Art Direction, Los Angeles, California
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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