Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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If a car is travelling at 55 miles per hour it will travel 56 feet before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.
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