Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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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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