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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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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 are only 14 blimps in the world.
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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