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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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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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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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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