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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In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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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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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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