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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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    Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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    In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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    It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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    SnapChat
    SnapChat
    SnapChat was originally intended to be an app for sending nude pictures and was called 'Picaboo'.
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