The life boat was patented in 1845!
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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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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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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