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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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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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    It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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    Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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