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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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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