The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
25
There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
20
Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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