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    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 first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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    Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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    Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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    Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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