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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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    Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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    In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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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 ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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    There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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