Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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