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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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    Iceland Has the Most Books Published per Person per Year in the World
    In Iceland, more books are published and sold per person every year than anywhere else in the world. Ten percent of Icelanders become a published author in their lifetime.
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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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    There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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    Pope Francis has a master’s degree in Chemistry.
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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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    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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    Harvard earns enough money from interest on its endowment that it could offer free tuition to every student and still profit.
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