There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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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 first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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