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    Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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    3D-Printed Cast
    3D-Printed Cast
    There's a 3D-printed cast that uses ultrasound to help heal bones 40% faster.
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    About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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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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