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    MDIF, a New York based non-profit organisation, is planning to beam free Wi-Fi to the entire world from space.
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    A full-time cashier at Costco makes about $49,000 annually. The average wage at Costco is nearly 20 dollars an hour and 89% of Costco employees are eligible for benefits.
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    An Australian study found that homework is of little to no academic value to students in elementary and junior high schools.
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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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    World's Tallest Dog
    World's Tallest Dog
    Zeus, a Great Dane, was crowned the world's tallest dog in 2012. Measuring a whopping 1.11 meters (3'8") from shoulder to foot, he stood at an amazing 2.2 meters (7'3") in height on his hind legs.
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    Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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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    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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