Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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