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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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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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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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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