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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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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