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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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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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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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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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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