According to a 2011 poll, 32% of Russians believe that the Sun orbits Earth.
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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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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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In Brazil, prison inmates can reduce their sentence by 4 days (up to 48 days a year) for every book they read and write a report on.
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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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Eminem repeated the 9th grade three times.
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