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

I love having ten times as much stuff to do as I can possibly find time to do. That way, I can pick the one-tenth that I want to do most. But if I only have enough to just occupy all my time, I'm stuck doing all of whatever stuff it happens to be.

Scientists and creationists are always at odds, of course.

Be able to recognize when you're reading or hearing material biased to your own side.

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

Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument.

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