Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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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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