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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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    Science of Batman
    Science of Batman
    The University of Victoria offers a course in the science of Batman.
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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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    Japanese schools do not have proms.
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    In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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    Pope Francis has a master’s degree in Chemistry.
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    Bad At Maths? You Could Have Math Anxiety
    People with poor mathematical skills aren't necessarily bad at math because they are 'ungifted'. There is a phenomena called 'Math Anxiety' that makes people perform worse, sometimes leading to math avoidance, which leads to lesser knowledge and consequently more math anxiety.
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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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