More steel in the United States is used to make bottle caps than to manufacture automobile bodies.
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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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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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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