A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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