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$7.5 million
ASKING PRICE for an entire village that recently went up for sale in Sala, Sweden. The village, called Sätra Brunn, dates back to 1700 and is a popular spa destination.
Source: Christie’s International real estate
5,500
NUMBER of drumbeats a 6-year-old in India, Devaagyh Dixit, played in three minutes last spring. That’s a new speed drumming world record.
Source: UPI
51,300
NUMBER of pieces in a giant new puzzle by Kodak. The puzzle includes photos of sights from around the world, such as the Great Wall of China, Rome’s Colosseum, and India’s Taj Mahal.
Source: Insider
$2 million
Courtesy of Forrest Fenn
ESTIMATED WORTH of a treasure chest that was recently found in the Rocky Mountains. The chest—which contained gold nuggets, diamonds, and more—was buried for a treasure hunt that began 10 years ago.
Source: The New York Times