"Be able to identify the most common breeds of dogs and cats on sight."

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

"Be able to read blueprints, diagrams, floorplans, and other diagrams used in the construction process."

"Evolution has long been the target of illogical arguments that use presumption."

"Scientists and creationists are always at odds, of course."

"Be able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike."

"Be able to confide your innermost secrets to your mother and your innermost fears to your father."

"Although spoken English doesn't obey the rules of written language, a person who doesn't know the rules thoroughly is at a great disadvantage."

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

"No one would choose to be jerked randomly off task again and again until you have half a dozen things you're trying to get done, all at the same time."

"Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service."

"Know how weather, especially humidity, can affect the movement of doors and windows."

"Be in the habit of getting up bright and early on the weekends. Why waste such precious time in bed?"

"Attention-deficit disorders seem to abound in modern society, and we don't know the cause."

"Society needs people who can manage projects in addition to handling individual tasks."

"Know how to effectively voice a complaint or make a claim at a retail store."

"Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception."

"Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering."

"I would not encourage children or teens to multitask because we don't know where those efforts may lead."

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

"Be able to keep a secret or promise when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do."

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

"To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe."