The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
120
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).
1
Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have expressed their desire to see the search engine become artificial intelligence itself. To achieve that goal, they created the highly-protected “X lab.”
-7
Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
7
A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
33
A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
16
The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
41
An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
12