Technology Facts

    Technology Facts

    Fun facts about all things to do with technology, such as technological advancements and humanity's application of science in the field of technology.

    More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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    An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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    In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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    A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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    A small airplane can fly backwards.
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    About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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    Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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    Attics were invented in Attica.
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    Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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