All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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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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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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