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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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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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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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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