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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An artist in Iowa named Patrick Acton built a complete model of Hogwarts out of matchsticks.
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In 1943, a Pan Am Airline chef snuck whiskey into passengers' coffee to warm them up on a winter flight. When asked what kind of coffee they were being served, he improvised "Irish Coffee," creating the now-famous cocktail.
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In Japan, watermelons are grown into the shape of a square so they are easier to stack and transport.
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Cuban rescue workers use sniffer rabbits to find people in collapsed buildings.
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The largest hotel suite in the world is located 22 stories under the surface in the Grand Canyon Caverns. One night for two people in this 65 million year old cave is $700.
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