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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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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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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