Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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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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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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