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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NYC's Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) dumps old subway cars into the ocean to serve as artificial reef.
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If the human eye was a digital camera, it would have 576 megapixels.
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In an average hour, there are over 61,000 Americans airborne over the United States.
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Marlboro cigarettes sold in New York contain more tar and nicotine than those sold in all other states!
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People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove!
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