Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
56
There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
12
The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
13
The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
41
The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
120
A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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