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Random rules of thumb
Merlin Mann | Feb 15 2005
A bunch of “rules of thumb,” via Google, natch.
The best rule of thumb I always remember is from a book of the same name that’s probably out of print. I think of it every time I skulk around the house acting like a dissatisfied crank:
Got a good, (non-dirty) rule of thumb to share? Update 2005-02-16T11:11: Sharp-eyed GH noticed the wonderful Rules of Thumb books are available used on Amazon. Awesome. Check out the comments for interesting background from the books' editor. 27 Comments
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 My dad had those books....Submitted by ME-L (not verified) on February 16, 2005 - 6:57am.
My dad had those books. Loved 'em. Gotta wishlist them now! I still remember two, one practical, one (hopefully) not: 1) Your fist held at arm's length will cover 15 degrees of sky, or one hour of daylight. So to figure the number of hours until sunset, sight the bottom of your fist on the horizon. That's one hour. Put your other fist on top of that for the next hour, your other other fist (if you don't have three arms, just use your first one) on top of that one for the third hour, etc., until you get to the sun. Instant clock, Mark Trail style. 2) If a helicopter is bigger than your thumb held at arm's length, you can bring it down with ground fire. » POSTED IN:
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