In 1996, an Iraqi man named Sam Eisho moved to Australia and used the welfare system as income. Some years later, he became successful and wrote a cheque for more than $18,000 to the Australian Government (every cent they gave him).
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Elephants are among the most emotional creatures in the world - they have even been known to rescue other animals, such as trapped dogs.
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Pope Francis was once a nightclub bouncer.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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