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When Mr. Rogers learned that his limo driver would be waiting outside during his meeting, he invited the driver inside.

When Mr. Rogers learned that his limo driver would be waiting outside during his meeting, he invited the driver inside. Later, on their way back, they passed the driver’s home, and Mr. Rogers requested a stop to meet his family. He maintained contact with the driver for the rest of his life.

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Steve Jobs’ 1983 letter declining autograph sells for nearly $500k.

A letter from Steve Jobs, dated May 11, 1983, typed in response to a fan’s autograph request and humorously declining, later sold for nearly $500,000 at auction.

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Hedy Lamarr, actress and inventor, pioneered technology behind WiFi, Bluetooth.

Actress Hedy Lamarr co-invented frequency hopping spread spectrum technology during WWII, a precursor to today’s Bluetooth and WiFi technologies.

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Finland pretty much got rid of homelessness by giving out apartments and mental health support with no strings attached.

Finland has largely eradicated homelessness across the country with an innovative strategy. The approach involves offering individuals a small apartment and mental health support without any initial conditions. As a result, 80% of participants in this program successfully reintegrate into society, gaining employment, stable housing, sobriety, and peace.

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Florida girl escapes alligator by blocking its nostrils, learned at Gatorland.

In 2017, 10-year-old Juliana Ossa from Florida bravely fought off an alligator attack by using a survival trick learned at Gatorland. She stuck her fingers up the alligator’s nostrils, making it impossible for the alligator to keep its mouth closed. Her quick response allowed her to escape from the alligator’s grip and likely saved her life.

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Craigslist’s revenue hits $660 million; operates with just 50 employees.

Craigslist made $660 million in 2021 with 50 employees, rebounding with increased job and gig listings despite lower site traffic.

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SR-71 Blackbird’s final flight LA to DC in 64 minutes.

On March 6, 1990, an SR-71 Blackbird flew from LA to DC in 64 minutes at an average speed of 2,124 MPH, setting a record.

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José Mujica, Uruguay’s president from 2010 to 2015, donated 90% of his salary to charity.

As President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, Mujica donated about 90% of his monthly salary of $12,000 to charities that supported small businesses and those living in poverty. This gesture contributed to his reputation for humility and solidarity with the less fortunate. His lifestyle and philosophy, favoring simple living and the well-being of all over material wealth, has made his tenure as president notable​.

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Lincoln was an elite wrestler; famously unbeaten in New Salem.

Before his presidency, Abraham Lincoln excelled as a wrestler, boasting nearly 300 wins with just one loss. He famously declared to onlookers, “I’m the big buck of this lick. If any of you want to try it, come on and whet your horns,” highlighting his confidence and prowess. His wrestling feats are commemorated in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

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Hummer H1 “X3” is three times larger, features four diesel engines.

The Hummer H1 ‘X3’ stands as a colossal version of the standard Hummer H1, being three times its size. This gigantic vehicle is powered by four diesel engines—one for each wheel—and features amenities like a toilet and a sink inside.