The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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