A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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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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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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