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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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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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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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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