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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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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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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There's a Mumbai-based pizzeria that now delivers pizza by drone.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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