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    In 2014, a college in upstate New York started offering classes on the sociology of Miley Cyrus.
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    Eminem repeated the 9th grade three times.
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    Science of Batman
    Science of Batman
    The University of Victoria offers a course in the science of Batman.
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    Before making Finding Nemo, the animation gurus at Pixar Studios had to take a graduate class in fish biology and oceanography.
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    2.8 Million One Pennies
    2.8 Million One Pennies
    In 1987, an 18-year-old freshman named Mike Hayes funded his education by asking 2.8 million people for one penny.
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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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    The founder of McDonald's has a Bachelor degree in Hamburgerology.
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    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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