Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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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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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 toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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