UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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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).
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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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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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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