More books are written, published and sold per person per year in Iceland than anywhere else on the planet. One in ten Icelanders will become a published author in their lifetime.
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There is a fruit called The Miracle Berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods to taste sweet, and has been used to treat diabetes, among other things.
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In 2012, Swedish artist Fredrik Saker created a super-detailed self portrait and successfully submitted it as his driver’s license picture.
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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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In China, teachers allow children to sleep in class for around 20 minutes to help improve their learning.
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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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The Prince Charle Cinema in London has volunteer "ninjas" that hush obnoxious moviegoers.
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