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    Bluetooth Name
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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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    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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    A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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    The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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    There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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    The life boat was patented in 1845!
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