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).
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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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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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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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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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