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    Some farmers in Kenya are using elephants' natural fear of bees and building "beehive fences" that keep wild elephants from trampling the crops. It keeps the farms safe, and prevents farmers from having to kill elephants to defend their livelihood!
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    The iconic roar made by Godzilla was produced by rubbing a leather glove across the strings of a double bass.
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    In 2002, Kenyan Maasai tribespeople donated 14 cows to the US to help with the aftermath of 9/11.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    Google's Mower Goats
    Google's Mower Goats
    Rather than using mechanical mowers, Google regularly employs a flock of 200 goats to naturally mow and fertilise the lawns.
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    Some nursing homes in Germany have fake bus stops to keep Alzheimer's patients from wandering away.
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    There's a café in France which charges €7 for a coffee to rude customers and €1.40 to people who talk politely to staff.
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    In Mexico, artists can pay their taxes using artwork that they create.
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