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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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 United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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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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Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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