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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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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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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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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