The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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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 toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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