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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A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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Sweden is so good at recycling, it has run out of garbage and now must import garbage from Norway to fuel its energy programs.
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Water, electricity, and gas has been free in Turkmenistan since 1991.
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The hole in the soda can tab is actually used to hold a straw in place and stop it from rising.
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By weight, Bone is five times stronger than steel.
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