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Be able to live alone, even if you don't want to and think you will never find it necessary.

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Marilyn vos Savant
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 11
Columnist
Journalist
Playwright
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St. Louis
Missouri
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Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.
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Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.
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