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    Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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    Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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    The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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    Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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