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    The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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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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    3D-Printed Cast
    3D-Printed Cast
    There's a 3D-printed cast that uses ultrasound to help heal bones 40% faster.
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    It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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    Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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