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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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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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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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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