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PERCENTAGE of Earth’s species that live in the soil, according to new research. That makes soil the most species-rich habitat on the planet.
Source: The Guardian
$1.2 million
AMOUNT a group of 11 female sanitation laborers in India won from a $3 lottery ticket in July. The women had pooled their money to buy the ticket because they couldn’t afford the cost individually.
Source: The New York Times
$13,000
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APPROXIMATE PRICE a first edition of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien sold for on eBay this summer. A thrift store manager in Scotland found the book while going through donations.
Source: The Independent