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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The Prince Charle Cinema in London has volunteer "ninjas" that hush obnoxious moviegoers.
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When the 2013 government shutdown threatened the closing down of a national program giving medical attention and meals to children, John D. Arnold donated $10 million of his own money to keep it afloat.
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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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Self-made millionaire Harris Rosen adopted a Florida neighborhood called Tangelo Park, cut the crime rate in half, and increased the high school graduation rate from 25% to 100% by giving everyone free daycare and all high school graduates scholarships.
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There's a regenerative candle that creates a new candle as it melts.
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