Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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