In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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