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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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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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In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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