-When bound and gagged, you can still tap out HELP in Morse code to attract attention.
-Don't overlook the tried and true. If caught in a housefire, don't hesitate to tie sheets and blankets together to swing to safety
-Loophole in moral code: It's ok to steal a car if it belongs to your kidnappers.
-Cover your face immediately when confronted by an explosion. Obviously it is good to avoid explosions in general.
-"Don't let a stranger's lame attempt to appear ill lull you into letting down your defenses if you are alone. Keep your car door locked!"
-If acid finds it's way onto your skin, dip the burning area in mineral oil for quick relief."
-"When pinned down by a large canine, instruct friends, family, even random passersby to direct a hose on the beast."
-"Always lock your car doors. Even if there is nothing in the vehicle to take, a devilish person can always put something harmful into the car."
-"Clumsy, fat men who are looking at middle age through a rear-view mirror should not attempt to keep pace with lithe young women."
-"A young lady with some judo skills can take care of unwanted advances in short order."
-"Make sure renezvous notes were actually sent by the cutie you had your eye on. Otherwise, you might find yourself treading water while your ship sails on without you."
-"Boys like girls who doggedly pursue their goals (or prey, as the case may be."
-"A forceful and skilled dance partner will make you forget everything on your mind."
-"Keep your boyfriend guessing. Letting him know you're spending time with another man (even if you don't happen to mention he's a suspect or a key part of your case) -can keep an admirer working hard to win your affections."
-"The Best way to lose a boy is to chase after him."
-"If a guy's hunch results in a dead-end, don't flaunt your better judgement and intuition in front of him. Smirk secretly to yourself."
-"Come up with a clever code with your beau in case one of you is ever kidnapped."
-"Male fireflies turn their lights on and off in unison, while the females flicker whenever they please. Perhaps there's a correlation to be made?"
-"When choosing between two men, take into consideration the different paths your life would take should you go with either of them
-"after receiving an electrical shock to the system, find as many men as possible to vigorously massage you."
-"Making thugs turn against each other is always a delicious thing to watch."
-If you suspect an important message or map will be pilfered, make a copy and alter the facts to throw creeps off the trail. Or make a copy and send the original to a close friend for safekeeping."
-"When forging a letter to nab a perp, be sure to use grammar and spelling appropriate to the education level of the person you're impersonating."
"When confused, sit back and try to arrange the facts into some kind of order."
-Train your friends in the art of investigation. You could save their lives if they remember your teachings."
-"When you want to know if and where a location exists in a state, simply call the state capitol."
-"Being able to throw your voice can get your unskilled assistants out of tight jams."
-"Bluffing about questionable information can often lead to people revealin juicy secrets."
-"If you suspect a gang is using a password, you can try to gain access into the inner circle by mentioning the name of their currant hangout."
-"When investigating a building with a fellow sleuth, look ahead and to the right while your companion looks behind you and to the left. Clever!"
"When trying to crack a numerical code, don't rule out latitude and longitude coordinates.:
-"When searching for important clues, anything labeled 'Top Secret' might be a good place to start."
-"A soft kindly approach to questioning prisoners can make the squeal."
-"Spend time at the gym to build upper body strenth. Detective work may require fending off a vicious hair pulling.
-"Don't let your troubles get in the way of enjoying a leisurely and delightful lunch."
-"Even with an active lifestyle, being prompt is important."
-Don't say 'well' all the time. It's far from well."
-"Beware the stranger on the plane who grills you for personal information."
-"Call before driving a considerable distance to talk with someone."
-"Dressing well will open any doors, even those connected to a top-secret factory."
-"A sincere demeanor will get most anyone to open up and volunteer information. It doesn't hurt to ba an attractive young woman, either."
-"Learning a new craft will make you chatter on incessantly about the art form. Be careful not to bore your less artsy friends."
-"No one is so jaded that they don't appreciate praise for mysteries solved or jobs well done, no matter how small."
-"An air of superiority can ruin a first impression."
-"Never interupt a voodoo doctor."
-"Aggresiveness will not earn you an invitation to sit at the popular table."
-"It's important to take time out to have fun with your friends, particulaly if they spend considerable time doing your bidding."
-"It's a bit gratuitous to quote passages from Shakespeare on a daily basis."
-"Don't let a friend strong-arm you into forgoing your agenda for her own pursuit of fun."
-To defuse a situation involving your friend and her two jealous suitors, try regailing the group with stories of your harrowing adventures."
-If girlling a salesperson or shop owner for information, it's only poper to buy a few articles from the establishment."
-"The best way to clear one's mind is to commune with nature."
-If you see something resembling a shark in a river, don't fret. It's more likely to be a small submarine operated by thieves."
-"When witnessing a massive fire, take careful note of shifts in the wind's direction."
-A loon's call can often be mistaken for a woman's scream."
-"If you lose sight of a suspect amongst trees and foliage, try putting an ear to the ground to detect the footsteps."
-"When thrust into darkness, close your eyes for several seconds; it hepls you to adjust to the darkness."
-"Simple screaming can scare off snakes."
-To avoid being spotted from overhead by a snoop in an airplane, try curling up, putting your head inside your dark sweater, and blending into the landscape.
-If a bleeding, screaming man runs from shore and starts swimming frnticaly toward your boat, you should porbably help him out. He might be escaping cruel employers."
-"Dive into any available water when attacked by a swarm of mosquitoes."
-A face distorted with anger will only accentuate a person's innate ugliness."
-"When the lights suddenly go out, hold onto your diamonds for dear life."
-"Never lose your girlish glee when your dad buys you a ticket to Hong Kong."
-"Lipstick is not just for looking glamorous; it can be used to signal for help on windows or other surfaces."
-"A mysterious expression will add a lovely sheen to your complexion."
-"Don't let fear mean more to you than your friends."
-If you can at all prevent it, do not chase after thieves when you are clad only in a leotard. It's unseemly."
-"Determination and spunk can elicit admiration from many arenas, even from the criminal elemaent."
-"You can never really be yourself and 'let your hair down' if you're sporting a wig."
-"If you see a downed pigeon, check to see if it's ferrying any messages. It might be a carrier pigeon." ?
-"Young boys who stand tall and with dignity are certainly not the fruit of a cruel, dictorial man's loins. It simply isn't in the genes."
-"Abondoned houses are not completely neglected if the electricity still flows."
-"Don't dicount faint lines or indecipherable blotches on dicarded pieces of paper. A magnifying glass might reveal them to be very small words."
-"Any unusual mounds f dirt could indicate recent digging."
-"If an heir to a fortune isn't even trying to feign grief over a relative's death, he or she just might be trying to steal an inheritance."
-Doodling as a child might be a sign of artistic aptitude and a promising career."
-A strange tattoo might be a means of identifying long lost royalty."
-"Take careful note of distinct odors; they can prove to be valuable clues."
-"Postmarks and return addresses are important clues!"
-"If you are interrogating a suspect thief in his home or trailer, note whether his eyes dart to any possible hiding place in the room."
-"If tied up by a culprit, note whether they used any fancy nautical knots. It might be a valuable clue."
-"Podunk towns just might surprise you with sophistacated night clubs if you canvass the outskirts of town."
-"College undergrads can discern harmless knockout drops from more dangerous poison. Isn't ned dreamy?" WTF
-"Bold vertical handwriting usually belongs to a literary person, and jerky slanted-to-the-right letters are a sign of nervousness." LOL
-"While you can't tell from a footprint whether someone is a crook, you can estimate weight. height, and the speed at which the person was walking or running."
-"When the FBI shows up, make sure they are toting proper identification. Don't put it passes shady cahracters to impersonate G-men."
-"Clothing may provide a clue to someone's name; check for any special lettering or momgrams."
-"When examining tire treads, note any unique markings or insignias from the tire manufacturer."
-"Take matches from restaurants and hotel dining rooms. You just might need them to light a kerosene lamp."
-"Keep an extra flashlight in you glove compartment and take a course in auto mechanics. You never know when you'll need to repair a sabotaged convertible."
-"In a pinch, a vial of perfume can sterilize scissors."
-"If you are afraid of being followed when you leave your house, buy a new car and have it brought around the back of the house for a sneaky escape." ?
-"Good-luck talismans can't hurt."
-"Spike heels come in handy when it is necessary to break glass.
-" Tap dance lessons + Morse code = ingenious combination." *
-"A bottle of phosphorus and oil will produce an eerie green light for spectral shenanigans."
"Tying burlap bags over your shoes will help obscure your footprint."
- "Keep your ice skates sharpened. You just might be called upon to impersonate a figure skater."
- "Always carry your birth certificate with you; you never know when you will need it."
- "Owning your own key-makig machine can be quite handy, and a compact one can be stored out os sight under the sink so as not to clash with your decor."
- "Since it is out of vogue to carry around smelling salts, you can try reviving someone with a small vial of perfume."
- "Carrying paper and colored pencils can allow you to sketch rough portraits of missing persons and suspects."
- "Use protective eyewear when chiseling stone."
