The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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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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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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