The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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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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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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