The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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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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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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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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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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