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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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 first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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