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 Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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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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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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