Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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