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    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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    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 ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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    Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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    Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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    Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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    In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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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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