The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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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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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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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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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