Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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Future biotechnology could be used to trick a prisoner's mind into thinking they have served a 1,000 year sentence in only eight hours, a group of scientists have claimed.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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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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