Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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