Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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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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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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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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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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