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    Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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    The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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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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    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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    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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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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