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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The Pittsburgh Steelers were originally called the Pirates.
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The 'L.L.' in L.L. Bean stands for 'Leon Leonwood'.
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The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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According to an assistant professor of psychology and marketing at NYU, wearing red increases your chances in things like dating and hitchhiking.
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The Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
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A typical lead pencil can draw a line that is 35 miles long.
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You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than a poisonous spider!
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