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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    Game Boy Inventor
    Game Boy Inventor
    The inventor of the Game Boy, Gunpei Yokoi, was originally Nintendo’s janitor and maintenance man.
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    The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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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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    A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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