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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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    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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    The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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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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    Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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