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" Be able to blow out a dinner candle without sending wax flying across the table. "

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" The freedom to be an individual is the essence of America. "

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" 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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" Teens think listening to music helps them concentrate. It doesn't. It relieves them of the boredom that concentration on homework induces. "

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" Be able to suffer wearing a necktie or slightly high heels for an entire evening without complaint or early removal. "

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

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" At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I've been in a generally good mood ever since. "

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