The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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