Marilyn vos Savant

Know the difference between principles based on right or wrong vs. principles based on personal gain, and consider the basis of your own principles.

Marilyn vos Savant

Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.

Marilyn vos Savant

Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.

Marilyn vos Savant

Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.

Marilyn vos Savant

Know what to do if you feel faint or dizzy, especially if you might fall and hit your head.

Marilyn vos Savant

Know where to find the sunrise and sunset times and note how the sky looks at those times, at least once.

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Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom.

Marilyn vos Savant

Know why certain foods, such as truffles, are expensive. It’s not because they taste best.

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People who work crossword puzzles know that if they stop making progress, they should put the puzzle down for a while.

Marilyn vos Savant

The chess player who develops the ability to play two dozen boards at a time will benefit from learning to compress his or her analysis into less time.

Marilyn vos Savant