6.      ¹Have you ever heard the expression "Life is a paradox"? ²A paradox is a statement that seems to be contradictory but also reveals a truth. ³An example is "Less is more." ⁴Another example is "You have to have money to make money." ⁵While they seem to present opposing views, they also seem to present truthful ideas.

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7.      ¹In an attempt to find ways to make us mentally more alert, some researchers who study the brain and its functions have recently presented some interesting findings. ²For one thing, hydrating the brain, they say, can increase efficiency in thinking. ³Drink more water to conduct electrical charges to the brain. ⁴Another thing that helps is eating foods high in antioxidants such as cucumbers, blueberries, and raspberries. ⁵These same cognitive theorists are also promoting the scent of peppermint as something to jump-start memory.

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8.      ¹"Baseball is 90 percent mental, and the other half is physical," he is rumored to have said. ²And "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." ³These odd expressions are among the many attributed to baseball great Yogi Berra. ⁴In the 1940s and 1950s, Berra was famous as a catcher and outfielder for the New York Yankees. ⁵Later, he became a manager for the New York Mets, and it was during that time that his off-the-wall comments were frequently quoted. ⁶Berra is probably now more famous for his unusual sayings, which some people even call "berraisms."

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9.      ¹Some of the best movies in film history have the theme of personal sacrifice and end with a tender, heartrending scene. ²One example is the classic movie Imitation of Life. ³It is the story of a mother's love and sacrifice. ⁴The mother's daughter, unfortunately, rejects that maternal love throughout the film. ⁵When her mother dies, however, the daughter finally acknowledges the steadfast faith and love she has received as she weeps over her mother's casket. ⁶Another example is Saving Private Ryan, in which American World War II soldiers sacrifice their lives to save the remaining son of a woman whose other sons died in the war. ⁷The film ends with a tender scene years later at the cemetery, when Private Ryan contemplates whether he has lived a life worthy of the loss of others.

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10.      ¹Market researchers carefully examine the shopping habits of consumers and have found three characteristics that attract customers. ²One thing people want in a fast-food chain is the kind of variety that Wendy's and Taco Bell provide. ³Another trait that lures shoppers is convenience. ⁴That is why you often find Wal-Mart at a location near an interstate exit. ⁵A third characteristic that is popular with consumers is reasonable prices. ⁶Target offers merchandise at affordable prices. ⁷In fact, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Wal-Mart, and Target are all examples of successful chains that offer consumers variety and convenience at reasonable prices.

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