A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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