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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Tsunamis ( tidal waves ) travel as fast as jet planes.
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In the White House, there are 13,092 knives, forks and spoons!
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The "Cobra Effect" is where a solution for a problem actually makes the problem worse.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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A million dollars weighs about a metric ton. Hence the expression "a ton of money."
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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When Heinz ketchup leaves the bottle, it travels at a rate of 25 miles per year.
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