Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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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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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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