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If an employee of Google dies, their spouse will receive half their pay for 10 years as well as stock benefits, and any children will receive $1000 a month until they turn 19.
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Candle Clocks
Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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Free Wi-Fi
Taiwan became the first country in the world to offer free Wi-Fi connectivity to its citizens and all its foreign tourists.
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Coffee comes from an edible fruit. The coffee cherry is sweet and tastes like watermelon, rosewater, and hibiscus all at once.
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Sidney Myer Gave's Charity
During the 1930’s depression, Australian businessman Sidney Myer provided Christmas dinner for 10,000 unemployed people, including a gift for every child.
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Most Peaceful Country
Iceland has no army and is also recognized as the world’s most peaceful country.
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There's a company in China that allows you to hire someone to stand in line for you for $3-$5 an hour.
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Hello Kitty Hospital
There's a Hello Kitty-themed hospital in Taiwan.
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