Michael Dell, founder of Dell Inc., once had a high school summer job selling newspaper subscriptions for the Houston Post. By targeting the demographics of newlyweds and recent home buyers, Dell made $18,000 in one summer, exceeding the yearly payroll of two of his teachers. 10
The average child in the UK spends…
The average child in the UK spends less time outdoors than prison inmates. 10
In Tallinn, the capital of Estonia….
In Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, public transportation is free for its residents. Here’s a list of 26 cities that provide free public transportation in the US. 10
People who drink whole milk are considerably…
People who drink whole milk are considerably less likely to be over-weight than those who drink low-fat milk. 20
Japan has a museum devoted entirely to rocks…
Japan has a museum devoted entirely to rocks that look like faces. There are over 1,700 rocks on display, and they include rocks that look like E.T. and Elvis Presley. 20
In Japan, death by overwork is so common…
In Japan, death by overwork is so common that they have a word for it, “Karoshi”. Some examples of karoshi are: working 110 hours a week, working 3000 hours a year with no days off in 15 years, working 4320 hours a year, and working 34 hour shifts five times a month. 20
Uniquely, the Norwegian special territory of Svalbard…
Uniquely, the Norwegian special territory of Svalbard is an entirely visa-free zone. No person is required visa or residence permit, and anyone may live and work in Svalbard indefinitely, regardless of citizenship. 20
It cost $20 million to evict the last four tenants….
It cost $20 million to evict the last four tenants of a Manhattan apartment building to renovate it. The last tenant was so stubborn and savvy that he received $17 million of the money, plus use of a $2 million condo for life. 10
It cost $20 million to evict the last four tenants….
It cost $20 million to evict the last four tenants of a Manhattan apartment building to renovate it. The last tenant was so stubborn and savvy that he received $17 million of the money, plus use of a $2 million condo for life. 10
It cost $20 million to evict the last four tenants….
It cost $20 million to evict the last four tenants of a Manhattan apartment building to renovate it. The last tenant was so stubborn and savvy that he received $17 million of the money, plus use of a $2 million condo for life. 10