The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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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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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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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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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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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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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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