1. A three-dimensional cube-shaped puzzle. Each face of the puzzle consists of eight smaller cubelets of differing colors. The user attempts to solve the puzzle by rotating rows of cubelets around one of several internal axes until a preselected pattern is obtained. |
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2. A technique for counting playing cards that supposedly makes its user an unbeatable blackjack player. |
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3. As the menu at a local restaurant proudly proclaims, “Every dish comes with a wonderful complement, our patented banana hollandaise sauce.” |
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4. A method of lifting heavy
weights through a modified “clean-and-jerk” |
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5. A new perfume, cologne or scent. |
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6. A method of preventing repetitive stress injuries during computer keyboard usage by holding one’s hand, wrists and forearms in a straight and fluid line. |
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7. A character assessment method comprising (1) instructing the person to produce a drawing which includes a pictorial representation of a hand, eye, flower, star, half-circle and other objects; and (2) subjecting the drawing to a psychological interpretation. |
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8. A method of remodeling a building, comprising (1) presenting design ideas to a client; (2) allowing the client to select her favorite design; (3) taking a photograph of the building; and (4) preparing a drawing of the proposed remodeled building employing the photograph and the preferred design. |
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9. The “Human Wave” commonly performed by spectators at sporting events. |