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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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    Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    SnapChat
    SnapChat
    SnapChat was originally intended to be an app for sending nude pictures and was called 'Picaboo'.
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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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