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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More Americans have died in car accidents than have died in all the wars ever fought by the United States.
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In the U.S., more than 10% of lottery prizes go unclaimed!
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The first household refrigerators cost about $16,000, in today's money!
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The full moon causes a tidal wave to roll up the Amazon river once in day and once in night for a period of only three weeks in a year. This results in continuous 4m high wave that can be surfed for up to 13km.
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The largest hotel suite in the world is located 22 stories under the surface in the Grand Canyon Caverns. One night for two people in this 65 million year old cave is $700.
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Linen can absorb up to 20 times its weight in moisture before it feels damp!
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