Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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A New Mental Status Exam Well, you see. I went to one of those progressive medical schools with no formal classes or credits and the students plan their own course of study — so I never learned anything about the lungs and breathing and all that.” KIDS OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF - RIVERS As a writing exercise, teachers at Alexander Elementary School in Ducanville. Tex., gave their first-grade students the first half of some cliches and asked them to complete the sentences. Here are some of the results: Don’t count your chickens - before you cook them. Don't put all your eggs - in the microwave. All's fair in - hockey. People who live in glass houses - better not take off their clothes. If at first you don't succeed - go play. All work and no play — is disgusting. Eat, drink and — go to the bathroom. He who laughs last - didn't understand the joke. Did you ever wake up in the morning and feel like you weren't all there?” When your young, it comes naturally, but when you get a little older, you have to rely on mnemonics.” 15