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A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.
Marilyn vos Savant
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Marilyn vos Savant
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 11
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St. Louis
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Understand why casinos and racetracks stay in business - the gambler always loses over the long term.
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Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion.
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Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.
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Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.
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