All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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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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