Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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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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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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