Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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