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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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