What are some of the most mind-blowing facts about Stanford?

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Attending Stanford University is a very enriching experience as the university is full of richness, in terms of academics, sports, research opportunities, alumni base, and more. Some of the most interesting facts about Stanford are:

ParticularsDetails
HistoryEstablished by Leland Stanford and his wife Jane Stanford, in memory of their son who died due to typhoid at an early age
Location

35 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San Jose

Campus8,180 acre campus in Stanford, California, United States
Remarkable Landmarks

285-foot Hoover Tower

(Constructed to celebrate Stanford's 50th anniversary in 1941)

ResearchHigh scope for opportunities in Computer time-sharing, Stem cell isolation, and DNA synthesis
Entrepreneurial CultureCompanies like Google, Hewlett-Packard, and Nike have been founded by the alumni of Stanford
Award WinnersStanford's alumni includes 19 Nobel Prize winners and 4 Pulitzer Prize winners

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