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.

Experts say you can't concentrate on more than one task at a time.

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

Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that communication is totally disorganized.

[When asked if the voice is an instrument:] Yes, of course. Some are violins, some are fountain pens and some are stethoscopes. And others are just washboards.

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