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    Napping After Learning
    Napping After Learning
    Taking a nap after learning something can help your retention of it.
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    According to a 2011 poll, 32% of Russians believe that the Sun orbits Earth.
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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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    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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    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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    Eminem repeated the 9th grade three times.
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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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