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 symbol on the 'pound' key (#) is called an octothorpe.
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New York's Central Park is nearly twice the size of the entire country of Monaco.
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Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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It is impossible to hum if your nose is plugged.
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When withdrawing money from an ATM, the 'whirring' sound before your money pops out is actually a recording. The actual mechanism is so far back that you can't hear it.
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