Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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Oak trees can live 200 or more years.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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Less than 3% of the water produced at a large municipal water treatment plant is used for drinking purposes!
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One in five long-term love relationships began with one or both partners being involved with others.
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One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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The average American uses eight times as much fuel energy as an average person anywhere else in the world.
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