Once applied, lipstick will never rub off— even while scuba diving.

 

The ventilation system of any building is the perfect hiding place. No one will ever think of looking for you in there, and you can travel to any other part of the building you want without difficulty.

 

You’re very likely to survive any battle in any war unless you make the mistake of showing someone a picture of your sweetheart back home.

 

Should you wish to pass yourself off as a German officer, it will not be necessary to speak the language. Even a bad German accent will do.

 

If your town is threatened by an imminent natural disaster or killer beast, the mayor’s first concern will be the tourist trade or his forthcoming art exhibition.

 

The Eiffel Tower can be seen from any window in Paris.

 

A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating but will wince uncontrollably when a woman tries to clean his wounds.

 

If a large pane of glass is visible, someone will be thrown through it before long.

 

When paying for a taxi, don’t look at your wallet as you take out a bill. Just grab one at random and hand it over. It will always be the exact fare.