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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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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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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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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