I saw a news report where some local precincts were given pieces of string measuring 100 feet so they could just whip it out and measure.. THat way there would be no question as to the distance.

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Here's some Cooler Knowledge, The overnight sports guy gives some sports-related tidbits that 'make you look smarter' you meet up with someone at the water cooler....

This one was politics and football related..

Joe Paterno, head of the Penn State football program, has been the coach there for 11 presidential elections.

Don't ya feel really smart now?