An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
12
Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
144
Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
70
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).
1
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.
0
Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
184
Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
19
The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
60