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    In 2012, Swedish artist Fredrik Saker created a super-detailed self portrait and successfully submitted it as his driver’s license picture.
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    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker was in a jewellery store one day when he noticed a young U.S. military veteran with his fiancée shopping for a wedding ring. Paul went to the manager and said “Put that girl’s ring on my tab.”
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    London's King's Cross railway station has a platform 9 3/4 in dedication to Harry Potter.
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    When the 2013 government shutdown threatened the closing down of a national program giving medical attention and meals to children, John D. Arnold donated $10 million of his own money to keep it afloat.
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    The longest Monopoly game in history lasted 70 straight days.
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    Norway: Electric Car Owners Get Free Parking, Ferry Trips, and Can Drive in Bus Lanes
    In Norway, owners of electric cars enjoy free public parking, free ferry trips, and the right to drive in bus lanes.
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    WWOOF
    WWOOF
    WWOOF is an international program that allows you to travel the world, with food/accommodations covered, in exchange for volunteer work.
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    MDIF, a New York based non-profit organisation, is planning to beam free Wi-Fi to the entire world from space.
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