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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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    Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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    Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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    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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    Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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    To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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