The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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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 IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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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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Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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